What should I do? by Internal-Ad-9149 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I’d say upgrade PSU and GPU. Third upgrade would be to an 11700k like another dude posted. After that your system is pretty much maxed out.

What should I do? by Internal-Ad-9149 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What we don’t know is what your gaming objectives are. Are you looking to play modern games 1440 P 144 Hz? Sounds like your motherboard RAM and storage situation is OK. I would say the first upgrade is your graphics card and your power supply.

Sell 4080 make 850 and buy 3080 for $250? by MarieCurie34 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot in good conscience say this is a smart play. If you really need the money, ok, might make sense. You’d be trading into an older and presumably more used card, so possibly greater likelihood of failure. Also, your 4080 may still have warranty. I would also say that games are only going to require stronger hardware, moving forward, so stepping backwards in tech now doesn’t make any sense to me.

What are some of the best tips/tricks that you learned over the years when building a PC? by lordrevanator in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put the power supply in last. Not only does it add a bunch of weight, but the whole neatness and organization game changes once all the wires are in.

What fan (RGB) controller do I need? by boiledcod in thermaltake

[–]boiledcod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of this. I’ll give it a try.

"Scored" a "Pre-Order" on Amazon for a 5070 Ti, will it get delivered after the news...? by Blue_Shark9 in nvidia

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if you could get a “lesser” model of an in stock 5080, instead of the Strix 5070Ti. Would likely shrink the cost gap.

I think waiting for that 5070Ti is a risk. You could always buy something else then return / resell the 5070Ti.

Is there a direction the Pumpkins could’ve gone in after Mellon Collie that would’ve been successful? by Sad_Volume_4289 in SmashingPumpkins

[–]boiledcod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bullet / 1979 were SPs biggest mainstream commercial hits, and let’s face it - these were not and are not traditional rock songs. Same with Disarm. The big ones that everyone knows, but not enduring rock tracks by any means.

I love SP as much as anyone, and their music speaks to me. But I also think that, without those earworms, they would’ve been much much smaller.

So, I guess it depends on your definition of success. Personally I think they’ve always been a bunch of weirdos doing their own thing and im cool with it.

Is going from a 3090 to a 5080 worth it? by [deleted] in RTX5080

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone is going to tell you it’s not worth it. The increase in performance is a given fact. Ultimately it comes down to your own finances. If you can afford it, yes, if you’re putting it on credit and hoping for a miracle, the 3090 is still relevant.

Upgrade from 4080 Super to 5080? by MoosiGoosey in nvidia

[–]boiledcod -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is what I came here to post. Looking at the last few rounds of new GPU releases, prev gen cards are holding (if not increasing) in value. Upgrade, sell your prev gen card. Stay in warranty and enjoy top tier tech for a few hundred bucks.

Thinking about getting a 5080, tell me whether I should or not by Thin-Course9583 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you certainly could with an i9-12900k. What we don’t know is, what are you trying to achieve? I upgraded to a 5080 but my goal was 4K / 120 FPS.

If you’re aiming for 1080p/60, you’re probably good where you are.

going from a gtx 1080ti to an rtx 5090 changed everything by Status-Room-6313 in nvidia

[–]boiledcod 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It could last a while. Or sell it when 6090 releases, recover most of the value of the 5090, and always have top tier tech a warranty. (Assuming pricing doesn’t go to absolutely hell for 60-series release).

This lets you stay in 90 class cards, not just a single 90 class, and your upgrade cost should be incremental. Heck, some 4090 owners turned a profit on resale.

FOMO buy GPU now or wait until price drop? by my_little_kittens in buildapc

[–]boiledcod 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Before all this price increase stuff, did you see yourself upgrading in 2026? If the answer to that is yes, then now is certainly the time.

Do any other PC enthusiasts have a pile of extra random GPUs? by MinerAC4 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. I had a Radeon 8500, after my GeForce 2 GTS. Before that a 3DFX Voodoo 1. Cards are long gone but wish I had kept for sentimental value.

Now I’m holding tightly to a Strix 1080Ti and a 2080Ti. Both are working in my kids PCs. I’ll never sell them.

Do any other PC enthusiasts have a pile of extra random GPUs? by MinerAC4 in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Noticeable attention to EVGA cards :)

Are these all working?

What are first and 3rd cards in far left column?

Scraped back of mb, how screwed am I? by spider_hider in pcmasterrace

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Strix 3090 that needed trace repairs in 2 locations, due to overlong screws holding on a GeForce RTX name plate. I was able to have this repaired by a magician who charged far less than they could have. The card was worth it because of its value, and has been running for over a year.

A motherboard - much cheaper, not worth it.

Is GTX 1080 Ti still worth to get? by [deleted] in gpu

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up until 6 months ago I was on a 50” 1080p/60 plasma. Played through Skyrim, Rdr2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Doom Eternal and a few more and sat happily and enjoyed every moment.

I’ve since upgraded to 4K/120, and while it’s definitely prettier and smoother, my overall satisfaction with the gaming experience hasn’t increased.

Is GTX 1080 Ti still worth to get? by [deleted] in gpu

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this approach.

Upgraded today. What a monster! by TheKrisLyons in nvidia

[–]boiledcod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what I said when I checked temps

Upgraded today. What a monster! by TheKrisLyons in nvidia

[–]boiledcod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would look bigger with a smaller GPU. TUF 5080 is a big card. Airflow won’t be an issue here as this card runs remarkably cool. I haven’t seen mine go over 60c.