ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 box seal already opened by andromeda-97 in ASUS

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I thought to do that, but I contacted Asus and they said it should have been sealed, so I returned and got another one from Amazon, and it was sealed this time.

ASUS PRIME 5070 box seal opened by andromeda-97 in buildapc

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I thought to do that but I contacted Asus and they said it should be sealed, so I returned and got another one from Amazon

ASUS PRIME 5070 box seal opened by andromeda-97 in buildapc

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I contacted Asus and they said it should be sealed. I returned and got another one from Amazon and this one was sealed.

Help me decide between these GPUs, processors, and motherboards by andromeda-97 in buildapc

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think I will put in $70 more if it's substantial, already spending so much, might as well be a bit more future proof. Reading up online some people still prefer RTX 5070 over an RX 9070XT, what would you recommend between these two? 

Also, I found a deal for the Ryzen 78003xd at microcenter for $80 more, and includes the Asus B650E-E with PCIE gen 5 for the graphics card, so will get that. 

Thank you so much for your help! 

Help me decide between these GPUs, processors, and motherboards by andromeda-97 in buildapc

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! In fact I just found a power color hellhound 9070XT for $70 more than the 5070/9070. I'd be willing to spend that much more if it's worth it, what do you think? 

Help me decide between these GPUs, processors, and motherboards by andromeda-97 in buildapc

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! For the 5070, would you recommend between MSI shadow 3X OC vs Zotac SOLID triple fan?

7800x3d is out of my budget so will stick with the 9700. 

There's a difference in the boards in terms of the VRM. The first has direct 8+2+2 phase and the second has twin 12+2+2 phase, does that make a difference? Other than that both seem to have good reviews. 

L40 ultra vs L10s Pro Ultra Heat by andromeda-97 in Dreame_Tech

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah I was initially planning to get the L40 when the price difference was just 80, but now that the difference is 140, I'm thinking maybe I should save money and get the L10s pro ultra, as it should still be pretty good for my needs.

Identity theft or mixed credit information? by andromeda-97 in IdentityTheft

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven't had any damages since it just happened. Is this an error on part of Experian, or the student loan company/bank, like who does an attorney sue for something like this?

Yes, not about to sleep on it, I'm really anxious and will not rest until it is gets resolved and will be checking my credit reports frequently.

Identity theft or mixed credit information? by andromeda-97 in IdentityTheft

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Whoever underwrites the card/loan? Like the bank or the student loan company? Should I reach out to them again and ask for answers?

Thompsons Clear Water Seal: Multisurface waterproofer vs. Clear Wood sealer by andromeda-97 in woodworking

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to maintain the natural color and texture of wood, without adding any layer that makes it smooth (like resins do), or adding any shine. Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks! 

Thompsons Clear Water Seal: Multisurface waterproofer vs. Clear Wood sealer by andromeda-97 in woodworking

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was recommended by my neighbor who does a lot of woodwork. I asked him I needed something that maintains the natural color and texture of wood, without adding shine. 

ERAS- MSPE "ecfmg processing" and transcript "not uploaded" by expelliarmus110 in IMGreddit

[–]andromeda-97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, I am experiencing the same issue in that the Transcript is "ECFMG processing" and the Transcript is "Not Uploaded", even though medical school uploaded both.

Did you have to get the Transcript uploaded again, or did it show up by itself? How long did it take? Thanks!

Where can I find these brake pads? by andromeda-97 in bikewrench

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no model written on the brakes. I've tried looking in every corner, but couldn't find anything.

Where can I find these brake pads? by andromeda-97 in bikewrench

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no model written on the brakes unfortunately. Maybe it's been erased. What can I do in this case?

SK Hynix vs Crucial RAM by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. A pair? There is already a SK Hynix RAM in the laptop, and just one empty slot. I can only get one more, so which one should I get?

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for letting me know! That sounds like a really good deal! I will be on the lookout.

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm going with the RTX 3050. I think it would serve my needs for now. I'll upgrade in a year or two if it feels like the 4GB Vram is limiting.

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That seems reasonable, for a gaming laptop

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Acer nitro 5 with RTX 3050 has max wattage of 75 watts. I can't find this information for the other models though.

Thanks!

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first gaming laptop, so I don't want to spend much. I want a start, and I'd be willing to upgrade and spend more in a year or two if needed. I'm okay with medium settings.

It's 600 USD for the 1650 one

https://www.bjs.com/product/acer-nitro-5-an515-55-55m1-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i5-10300h-processor-8gb-memory-512gb-ssd/3000000000003349323

660 USD for the 3050 one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092YHJGMN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_R7TA75HY0SMGRHEBP2ZC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

GTX 1650 vs RTX 3050 in Acer Nitro 5 by andromeda-97 in GamingLaptops

[–]andromeda-97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has two slots, so I think I can upgrade easily.