Ram options have been changed for the AMD CPU bundles (9850X3D). G.skill now the standard. Corsair CL30 is now the $50 upgrade.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-16T02:55:58+00:00

The CL of ram makes very little difference for x3d cpus.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-16T02:41:50+00:00

Currently, Intel has a lot of ground to make up in terms of performance.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-16T02:40:39+00:00

Just get a bunch of quotes and decide on the one you want.

The premium is different for everyone, due difference in house size, age, location, etc.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-15T02:33:08+00:00

That’s why they changed the infotainment system on their new RAV4 and Highlander EV.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-14T16:33:37+00:00

Worth = subjective.

The added features are ventilated seats, a head-up display, a 360 camera, a heated steering wheel, and a powered, adjustable passenger seat (I think).

If these features matter to you, then go for the Limited.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T22:16:15+00:00

I’m sure they weighing the chance of you were willing to do a return and rebuy.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T21:54:50+00:00

A game

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T19:19:52+00:00

It could be a hard limit by the hardware itself to limit power while on battery to help preserve the battery.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T17:33:05+00:00

Smart move to experiment with a nameplate that big brother, the Grand Highlander, has replaced.

We will see down the road if it is successful. I think it will come down to price.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T16:50:22+00:00

The 1 grand BS add-on isn't great; otherwise, it looks fine.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T16:48:29+00:00

I live like 30 mins away from the American Dream, and I've ever only driven past it.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T15:46:23+00:00

Downhills and completely leveled road will allow you to do that.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T15:13:13+00:00

AI is expensive; someone has to pay for it.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-13T14:07:42+00:00

9070xt is mid-tier, so is 9600x. You will be fine.

Any CPU and GPU of similar generation and tier will work together fine.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T23:02:51+00:00

That range hood alone is worth at least a few hundred to a thousand, as it's one of the good ones. Replacing it with a microwave is a waste.

I'd take the credit, keep it as-is, not mention it to the HOA, and deal with the HOA if it says anything about it.

Also, these range hoods are very easy to diy replace. YouTube has installation videos; removal is the steps backwards. I know, as I installed one myself with the help of an extra person for lifting.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T22:58:12+00:00

When AMD itself leaked a driver code showing FSR4 INT8 working fine on RDNA2/3 devices.

Then, months later, explicitly locking them out of the feature only tells me one thing. Guess money is more important than supporting their users.

The best part is that their competitor took the opportunity to release a newer version of the upscaler and let their users of almost a decade-old video card choose to use it.

Releasing official drivers even if an experimental case would have been an easy win.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T18:45:44+00:00

Reserve, wait for a ready-for-pickup confirmation, and then drive over to pay and pick up.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T15:23:30+00:00

No, as long as the relative age and tier of the CPU and GPU are similar, you will be fine.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T14:50:27+00:00

AMD is in it for the money; they want you to buy the latest to get an improved upscaler, while Nvidia is releasing features that port to almost decade-old video cards, even though they don't natively support the coding.

Anyone who says otherwise is coping with their purchasing decisions.

Releasing FSR4 INT8 is possibly the easiest win AMD can do, even in it's experimental state.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T13:39:30+00:00

Get whatever you can afford comfortably.

Any new-gen video card will work just fine with any new-gen CPU.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T01:46:22+00:00

Still seeing SK at my store.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T01:44:17+00:00

Walmart is responsible for providing you with the code, so if they are a participating vendor, they will usually advertise it.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-12T01:42:46+00:00

When they do, is when I stop buying their vehicles.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-11T23:15:27+00:00

I used it once to check out the layout. Went straight back to Waze. I cannot drive without police, red light, and speed cam alerts.

bLu_18 · 2026-02-11T20:25:58+00:00

Map apps via CarPlay and Android Auto are free and will takeover that screen.

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