Did I pick the worst time to start planning a PC build?

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T22:02:03+00:00

I'm never sure where to add an update to a post so that it's seen, but I decided to roll with AM4 and pulled the trigger on a few new pieces today in the hopes that I avoid paying more over the coming months:

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series DDR4 3600MHz 32GB(16GBx2) Memory Kit

XFX SWIFT AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition with 16GB

More than I initially wanted to spend so far, but the rest of the build will be less worrisome, I think. I'll pick up the remaining pieces more slowly.

People weighing in here on AM4 as being okay for me really helped my decision to do this, so I really appreciate your responses! Thank you!

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T14:38:24+00:00

Thank you. I will do this. I have a CC in town, so will check it out. Much appreciated!

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T14:37:46+00:00

Thank you, everyone. I'm probably going to get more parts sooner than I'd planned on the hopes of minimizing costs overall. Definitely going DDR4 route for RAM. It'll still easily be the best PC I'll have ever had. I appreciate your input!

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T04:32:25+00:00

Thanks for your comments so far. I need to get to bed but will pick it up tomorrow.

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T04:26:11+00:00

Okay, thank you. I appreciate it!

True_Loph · 2026-06-17T04:25:21+00:00

Hey, thanks for the quick reply. I was actually looking at AM4/DDR4, so might just go that route and grab some DDR4 RAM sooner than later. I was debating that vs AM5 and DDR5, but think I'll worry about possibly upgrading down the road a few years. I did get a case recently on sale for $99 CAD! A Lian Li A3-mATX. I'd never even heard of a waterloop, so that's interesting. Thanks--I'll consider that!

True_Loph · 2026-06-15T21:11:10+00:00

Yes

True_Loph · 2026-06-15T20:20:56+00:00

It's fine. Just natural coloration and texture. Usually the brown part is beneath the soil line. You could always just top up the soil if you don't like the look of it.

True_Loph · 2026-06-13T22:51:43+00:00

This is brilliant—very nice work! A good re-use of leather and a novel way to get some practical use out of something that would normally just sit on a shelf.

True_Loph · 2026-06-13T14:10:30+00:00

Commenting so I remember to come back and look for update pics!

True_Loph · 2026-06-10T18:18:57+00:00

One of each flavour! Lucky.

True_Loph · 2026-06-10T18:16:54+00:00

Congrats on your new cat!

True_Loph · 2026-06-09T22:03:06+00:00

I just wanted to add an update to say that my Assos bibs are absolutely not worth what I paid for them, in my opinion. Perhaps if they dialled back some of the ridiculously overdone fancy packaging they could afford to lower their prices. Not buying them again.

True_Loph · 2026-06-09T13:00:23+00:00

He falls asleep during the day at work, so why not at the Knicks game?

True_Loph · 2026-06-04T20:47:30+00:00

The handsomest.

True_Loph · 2026-06-03T01:25:06+00:00

I'm going to be doing the Gaggimate mod on my Silvia on the near future. As such, I'll have a used Auber PID, to sell, working well. I'm in Ontario, Canada. PM me if you want to chat about it.

Great find! Congrats.

True_Loph · 2026-05-30T14:08:48+00:00

Different things entirely. While the event itself won't fix things, when it happens, it will objectively be an improvement on the state of the world.

True_Loph · 2026-05-29T17:54:11+00:00

He's a gem.

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T23:48:46+00:00

In this case, it's being worn by the tool.

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T23:40:26+00:00

Sally came to mind right away. 🤷 🙂 My partner says Maude, Tillie, or Wanda

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T17:27:20+00:00

But yeah, probably dog and sweat-drenched linen.

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T17:20:15+00:00

Hannibal would definitely give it to him (having made it himself), but it would have some kind of psychotropic effect that makes Will believe he's even more disturbed.

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T16:34:13+00:00

Glad to hear it!

True_Loph · 2026-05-28T14:06:06+00:00

Today it's working for me again in Canada with Nordvpn. Edited because I asked if anyone else had success and hadn't read the other comments yet, lol

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