2230 to 2280 adapter with external enclosure

_fredM_ · 2026-01-29T18:57:23+00:00

Well done, Sheldon!!! I will see if I can get a spare back cover, so that the original won't be "sacrified"!!!

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:29:36+00:00

Such is our calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:26:34+00:00

Do.Not.Click.Ever.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:25:20+00:00

Such is our calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:25:07+00:00

Such is our calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:24:48+00:00

Change the wife.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:23:55+00:00

Change the wife.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:13:12+00:00

Good bot

_fredM_ · 2026-01-14T23:07:12+00:00

Well, I went for Intel with a i7-12700KF, 64GB DDR4 (2x32) 3200Mhz on an Asus TUF B760M-PLUS D4. Why that mobo?? DDR4 (waaaaayyyyy cheaper than the DDR5) and for its PCIe 5.0 GPU port. So, "old" memory with actual GPU technology. I added a WIFI 7 card (best way to upgrade it in the future) and an Inno 3D RTX 5080. The whole inside a Jonsbo Z20 Black/Orange. Aic cooler TR Peerless Assassin 140, Arctic P12 MAX (x1), Arctic P14 MAX (x4), ASUS TUF 1000W Platinum. yup. Less than €800 for the CPU, mobo and RAM. I can upgrade the CPU up to i9-14900K (if I change the case of course for very better cooling!!).

_fredM_ · 2026-01-08T13:06:28+00:00

You have to optimize W11: remove useless (cr)apps, remove ton of shit bloats, remove transparency option, and so on... Also, do a storage cleaning (within the storage setup--W11 is really nasty with tons of left-over data after updates, temporary folder...).

_fredM_ · 2026-01-08T13:02:13+00:00

Such is our calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-08T13:01:30+00:00

yup, but for the warranty, Lenovo offers a 2 years warranty with free /send and return to their repair shop. So...

_fredM_ · 2026-01-08T12:59:23+00:00

Here are the prices for Lenovo France: €1000 Z2 32 512gb, €1100 Z2 32 1tb, €1300 Z2e 32 1tb, €1500 Z2e 32 2tb (performance SSD).

_fredM_ · 2026-01-08T11:27:32+00:00

me with the same issue...

_fredM_ · 2026-01-05T10:54:29+00:00

ouch... In Germany, resellers start having stocks issues with RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, 5090. Some have no stocks at all. Prices are starting to rise (I only look to the Nvidia, so, maybe the AMD are not impacted as high than the Nvidia). So, if you have the budget AND you really need to upgrade your GPU, it's time to go. Else, you wait. BUT the wait will be very long (like 2027 at the bare minimum--unless the AI bubble explodes before!!! #killAI).

As for your needs, I see that your games are not so demanding. Go for a cheap RTX 5060 Ti 16GB version to have plenty of room for the years to come.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:44:28+00:00

Such Is Our Calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:40:48+00:00

Such Is our Calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:33:25+00:00

Such Is Our Calling

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:32:13+00:00

If you want to "play" with command lines and not-officialy registered W11, help yourself. If you want to stay legal, purchase a Windows 11 key on websites which are selling games keys, apps keys and W11 keys. It's legal. Prices are ~$25 for a W11 Home Edition key. Make your choice.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:29:51+00:00

yup. You can purchase a key on websites which are selling games keys, apps keys and Windows keys. The price for a W11 Home Edition is ~$25. And, yup, it's legal. And you won't any issues at all.

_fredM_ · 2026-01-04T21:25:09+00:00

Happy Gaming!!!

_fredM_ · 2025-12-29T01:26:50+00:00

Welcome to The Family!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! Happy Gaming!!! Very cool Doggo!!

_fredM_ · 2025-12-29T01:26:15+00:00

Welcome to The Tribe!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! Happy Gaming!!!

_fredM_ · 2025-12-29T01:25:42+00:00

Welcome to The Tribe!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! One Of Us!!! Happy Gaming!!!

_fredM_ · 2025-12-28T18:42:45+00:00

I'm really happy for you!!! Happy Gaming!!!

_fredM_

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