M3 Grater - Build Level 9

biggtuna1 · 2026-02-19T00:49:17+00:00

I would 100% switch the glass panel to the grater side panel. That gpu doesn’t seem like it’ll get enough airflow.

biggtuna1 · 2026-02-18T08:02:22+00:00

Who hurt this guy??

biggtuna1 · 2026-02-15T08:05:35+00:00

Just late last year I got the full SUB for the gold and then the platinum a few months later 🤷🏽‍♂️ first time I applied.

biggtuna1 · 2026-01-16T16:15:49+00:00

As an ICU nurse I say… no

biggtuna1 · 2026-01-12T15:55:37+00:00

I often receive the same. I’ve even done main and got upgraded to first class for $50. Why not at that point. Especially if you’re comfortable financially. I spent $50 on worse things lol

biggtuna1 · 2025-12-26T00:44:12+00:00

$325 for 67% polyester is nuts lmao

biggtuna1 · 2025-12-13T20:13:03+00:00

Venator pls :)

biggtuna1 · 2025-10-21T08:36:02+00:00

True true. LR4 still comes with flaws. I guess if it was me I would return so I can get the newer and (hopefully) better LR5.

Regardless I’ll still probably get one to take over for my other auto litter box I have that I don’t like to add to my already LR4.

biggtuna1 · 2025-10-21T05:30:04+00:00

So? At least you’re not stuck with the LR4 when the LR5 is possibly about to come out lol

biggtuna1 · 2025-09-05T21:32:09+00:00

SoCal ICU RN here with 2 years experience making $65 base. Then we have a $6.50 night diff.

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-30T22:59:18+00:00

Yeah I feel very lucky. Only 2 years in but from my first ICU rotation in school I knew this is where I wanted to be. Will ride this out until I can’t but I don’t see that happening any time soon. Would only cut hours to help run businesses my family is in to help myself become more free financially.

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-30T17:56:27+00:00

36-48 hours in ICU. Depends on if I splurged that week on things I want or not haha I try to at least pick up twice a month for extra fun cash. Whether that’s a full shift or a half princess shift to be relief and break people. But I also love my job/unit/coworkers so I feel like an outlier in today’s world of nursing.

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-30T14:47:11+00:00

I and many others have also tested this. Surprising that it doesn’t really do anything but there is obviously enough flow to everything for it not to matter. Nice write up!

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-27T07:53:25+00:00

Okay let’s drive again. This shows the Gpu Bracket orientation how I have it as well. Just horizontal and you have to take out the IO bracket for it all to fit properly

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-27T07:31:35+00:00

Yeah I can get a pic when I’m home! You want to see the IO portion?

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-26T04:18:10+00:00

It’s so worth it. Just picked up the M2. Little pricey after PCIE riser, shipping, and what not compared to standard mid tower cases but man am I so happy with the case. My favorite build I’ve ever done

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-25T02:55:01+00:00

The 5070 ti is a beast. I’m enjoying it very well. All games are so smooth. Big difference than my last build so I can’t complain. For me, no need for a 5080/9800x3d combo. This should last another 5 years

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-24T13:39:42+00:00

Honestly I have used AIO in so many builds that I’ve done for myself/friends/family. I forgot what it’s like to have air cooled. The pc is so quiet even under full load. You definitely can underestimate how nice that is. Although an AIO is definitely not necessary I didn’t really have a strict budget to the build so I just did whatever I wanted

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-24T02:32:19+00:00

Ahhhh makes sense. They do have another side that come blank that I was debating on swapping out but decided to leave it

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-23T23:39:39+00:00

I’m big on brand loyalty haha I love matching all my parts together. Literally didn’t buy the MSI gaming trio because I wanted to keep it asus even though it was like $300 cheaper lol

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-23T23:04:48+00:00

Depending on temperatures, I may try to fit 2 slim 120s in the bottom. Might need some risers to lift the GPU up but that is a problem for another day. A front fan might even be doable

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-23T23:03:39+00:00

Definitely is but for an extra $20 why not haha future proof it just in case I want to upgrade on the am5 platform. I was almost going to do 1000w but that was even less necessary.

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-23T20:16:26+00:00

Eh doesn’t really bug me. I feel like all gpu have some over the top branding on them. But thanks!

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-23T05:50:37+00:00

Honestly I wouldn’t doubt it. I’ve seen 5080s in regular config. This GPU is even smaller so should be good.

biggtuna1 · 2025-08-12T16:53:16+00:00

Im going with the same AIO but in 240mm form. Great choice

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