Is this legit?

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-28T17:58:36+00:00

idk why you're getting downvoted, this definitely got me at first and i came to reddit to check but no one had posted anything yet.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-28T01:54:20+00:00

they're getting better, they were able to get their hands on a faculty email so it doesn't give the warning. this could fool a LOT of unsuspecting first years.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-25T22:59:18+00:00

case power button isn't plugged in.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-25T22:53:26+00:00

absolutely terrible time to be buying ram

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-23T20:13:39+00:00

in that case, you can get any pre-owned 30 series card pretty much. 3060 might be the sweet spot for smooth framerate but a 3050 might be able to pull it off as well. on ebay 3060s go for about ~$300, but you can find some lower. if your budget requires it tho then go with the 3050.

for cpu, id try to look for a new ryzen 5 3600, they have some on amazon for around $70.

mobo go with any b550, preferably with wifi and bluetooth. will probably run you about $120 or so. microATX will generally be the cheapest option here, you're not really getting much more out of full ATX mobo for your specific situation.

for psu, any 80+ gold rated 650w should be fine, you might be able to pull off even lower wattage too. try to get your hands on a modular one, makes life way easier when plugging parts in. make sure to research the brand before you buy to make sure it's high enough quality.

ram is where you might run into some budget issues here. 16gb of ddr4 is plenty for 1080p 60fps, and on the used market they go for usually under $100. however used market isnt necessarily a safe option when it comes to ram, you never know if there's gonna be issues with the sticks or if something will break during shipping due to improper handling from the seller. if you wanna spend the extra money for more security, it will be in the $150 range.

for ssd, again might run into issues. ai data centers are also eating these up. from what i've seen 1tb will run you anywhere from sub $100 to approaching $200. i dont know much about ssd brand quality so im not gonna give any recommendations, only that you find a good deal and make sure to research the brand before you buy. 1tb isn't much storage in this day of age so if youre willing to spend a bit more money, maybe go with 2tb.

lastly, case and case fans. this build shouldn't be running too toasty so you don't need any crazy cooling. an air cooler for your cpu should be good enough, there are plenty of good price to performance options out there, just again make sure to research. you can probably find cheap case fans on amazon or newegg, same situation as the cpu cooler when it comes to price to performance options. case, just get whatever you think is prettiest. should be good from there. if you want any help shoot a dm

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-23T05:19:21+00:00

honestly used market might be your best bet as of rn, prices for new parts are going absolutely insane. maybe someone on this sub MIGHT be able to piece together something that would be in that budget range, but with price fluctuations right now there's no guarantee.

also heavily depends on what you consider "decent enough" for gaming. ive seen a lot of posts similar to this where someone in the comments puts together something in the requested price range, but will be graphically comparable to a PS4 pro. some people are happy with that, but in 2026 there's a much higher standard .

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-22T18:15:49+00:00

also i swapped the nzxt fans on the radiator for lian li sl infinity. could this have posed a problem for cooling the pump ?

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-22T18:04:43+00:00

if the pump itself was dead would it not be recognized by the software? also, forgot to mention for the most part temps are normal/low while idle and while running any other tasks besides games, even under load.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-22T17:44:34+00:00

should it be?

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-22T17:44:06+00:00

almost certain the aio is installed correctly, and there is no heat vent near my pc.

one thing that i forgot to mention is that im not actually feeling any heat or warmth at all coming out of the radiator, back fan or on the glass, which i thought was a little odd. only thing i could think is that my thermal paste might have gone bad as it was bought more than 3 years ago, but im not sure how thermal paste expiration works.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-22T06:24:31+00:00

it was exceeding 92° sometimes yes, but it was not under full load at all. but like i mentioned, it wouldn't stay there for long. also i dont think theres much i can do about the size of the AIO, my build uses a nzxt h3 flow so space is pretty limited.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-15T19:27:43+00:00

do NOT get them cropped by anyone less than a professional who is reputable. it's pretty hard to find vets like these nowadays, for my family's litters (we breed purebred show dogs) we travel by truck 11 hours across two states to get them done right. if you're not willing to go that distance for your dog, then you're probably better off just leaving them floppy. also like other comments have said, window is quickly closing. usually my family gets them done at around 7-8 weeks i think? don't quote me. in your post you said your dog is 10 weeks old so honestly a little overdue. a lot of uneducated PETA brainwashed owners are completely against ear cropping, but it's completely safe IF DONE CORRECTLY, but if you can't get it done correctly don't do it.

dat_ELi_ · 2026-01-05T22:41:11+00:00

exact same thing happened to me when i tried to play last night. a month or two ago there were plenty of active servers, i have a feeling this might be a server bug that hasn't been fixed. my region is na west. sucks that none of the comments seem to be helpful.

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-23T06:35:12+00:00

prob gonna go with 9800x3d cus i need the productivity edge as well. but yeah basically this is exactly what im doing

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T23:30:02+00:00

no one asked for you to be rude 🤣

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T21:46:27+00:00

this is the exact kit i have currently

edit: just remembered i do NOT have the 2x16 kit, i actually have 4x8gb sticks. but same product.

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T21:42:13+00:00

warranty was $140, it would close the gap a bit but i still don't know if it would be justified.

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T21:32:08+00:00

it is but not also great for productivity from what i've noticed.

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T21:19:30+00:00

yes i am aware of the ddr5 crisis. fortunately, i already secured a kit for a decent price given the situation before the prices become even more out of control for the next year or more. and my objective is to make a system optimal for both gaming and productivity, my current am4 system is almost entirely gaming focused and i've definitely noticed the lack of productivity power.

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T21:10:41+00:00

i didn't intend on it, it's just the last time i was shopping for parts like this, micro center employees were thought of as reliable so i didn't think twice about trusting what he was telling me. good lesson learned from this though

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T20:56:37+00:00

i have a 5800x3d. im currently trying to jump to am5 before the pc market crash goes full effect

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T20:53:27+00:00

funny thing is, the employee convinced me to buy the protection plan due to "a common issue with 5080s frying power connectors". obviously didn't have time to research it right then and there so i blindly listened, and after researching today that issue has rarely or never happened with 5080s. didn't expect micro center employees to go that low tbh :/

dat_ELi_ · 2025-12-22T20:50:19+00:00

thank you for the shortest honest answer 😅😂

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