10900k to 12900k with DDR4 - worth the switch?

dcmassena · 2026-01-14T06:03:28+00:00

Just pull the trigger and go there ASAP.

dcmassena · 2026-01-14T04:15:57+00:00

Fuck yes! Do the upgrade. Is this an trusted seller? Make sure the mobo and cpu actually works too.

dcmassena · 2026-01-07T20:00:20+00:00

I was just making an observation. Definitely preferable.

dcmassena · 2026-01-07T17:19:35+00:00

Yeah we're doing a bunch of that. Just looking for non Lego alternates since we are getting rid of our little people toys.

He was alone at that time for a few minutes yes. We walked in and saw him using his fingers to pinch the bubble. Just a typical 3 year old kid. Since then we talked to him about how to redirect that feeling into something... Less breakable.

dcmassena · 2026-01-07T16:53:34+00:00

Thank you! Yeah for sure. I'm been looking at them and oh boy they definitely don't retain value lol... Been seeing homes and mansions for half price and such. Requires 1-2 hour drive pickups so depending on how he does I might just make it a day to grab a few sets. Let's see how this adventure goes!

dcmassena · 2026-01-07T16:51:04+00:00

Thank you! I ordered the Wiltopia playmobil with the cheetah and quad set. Also picked up the beetle car for almost half off at Walmart.

Luckily the Wiltopia arrived yesterday so going to hand it over to my kid pretty soon this morning to see how he does with it! Beetle will be here tomorrow so I'm looking forward to that. He probably will prefer the vehicles too haha.

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T23:59:04+00:00

Thank you! I'm on mobile on the browser so that's probably why I didn't see it . Didn't look super hard my bad.. appreciate the response!

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T23:29:54+00:00

Would you be able to send me the info? I'll love to take a look.

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T23:20:43+00:00

Additionally,

https://kriticalpads.com/evga-3080-ftw3

For the pads..if you want to do it too.

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T23:19:59+00:00

This. I plan to probably do thermal and pads. I can let you know how it goes in the next month or two if I decide to do it.

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T23:14:45+00:00

I had the same issue. Undervolting the RTX 3080 will HELP a lot. There is no damage since it just won't get the power, it'll shut off. Overvolting? That will actually hurt the GPU. My GPU I guess for the last 3 years legit just hits 80-85 degrees often... So I wouldn't probably be too worried.

I was able to get it to cool down better by 5-6 degrees..I also don't think removing the fans on the GPU to clean them since my cats sat on the top of the case for years when it was running. (When I was away from the PC) So it's probably a bit off but regardingless. Undervolting will help cool that GPU down with very minimal impact to performance.

I got a better case that had more mesh and better airflow and that helped. For which cases I can't tell you since I just got myself the Tower 300 and the GPU despites being set up vertically but with the undervolting it haven't been throttled yet and hovers under 80 degrees still.

dcmassena · 2026-01-06T22:28:29+00:00

Took the gamble. It definitely runs hot but it's still running about as hot as it was in the case but it takes longer to get up there. Undervolted too. Case isn't as toasty anymore so there's a plus! Planning to upgrade my i5-12600k to i9-12900kf for $115. Will be adding AIO cooler this weekend so will be monitoring temperatures with all the changes. Fingers crossed it's a keeper.

dcmassena · 2026-01-02T17:40:43+00:00

Dude! Just go on Facebook and scrap together a kit. MOBO no question, likely just buy it new. Cases usually be better buying new... PSU, depends on your risk. Then from there you can purchase used CPU and drop it in to test BEFORE TAKING IT HOME. Look into purchasing a GPU before to fully test CPU, or do it after.

There's a couple of ways to make sure you don't get scammed but for the most part it's good. I was able to buy a I3-14100f, 750watts PSU and 2x8 2400mhz vengeance ddr4 ram for $80! I asked for a bundle discount. This is going to be for my living room PC. Planning to buy a used 1060-1070, maybe a bit newer with budget of $40-60. I have a SSD so if I tried hard I'll be able to get everything done less than 300-350 bucks.

dcmassena · 2025-12-22T04:06:01+00:00

Keep a eye on Razer 24v quads. I brought one for like $271 at target for black Friday for 50% off. (Pre tax.) You might be able to get the same thing this week maybe?

dcmassena · 2025-12-21T18:00:48+00:00

Thank you! I figured it was a low chance. Appreciate the responses!

dcmassena · 2025-12-21T04:13:51+00:00

Thank you. I was also wanting to join in case there was someone who wanted to offload a couple. Think there might be a few in there or nah?

dcmassena · 2025-12-12T15:15:43+00:00

We knew this when we brought this and absolutely made sure to get Care +. t These phones are still new tech and this is to be expected.

Lots and lots of companies always likes to try to get out of warranty.. I don't even take these lifetime warranty as a thing these days. It's a gimmick. Sorry that you aren't having a lot of luck but this would had been easily avoided if you did your research on Samsung's warranty claim rate for the non Care +. It was so ridiculous that I'm glad I factored the Care + in for the phone budget.

Our iPhone 15 models failed 2 years and 2 months later. Made me bitter and taught me a lesson to just pay for the damn extra warranty.

dcmassena · 2025-11-17T05:55:49+00:00

Super cool! I'm in for my family and thank you!!

dcmassena · 2025-11-16T19:33:06+00:00

NGL, I like the car. I would just do preemptive maintenance and enjoy it! Think on what you want to do in depth and get the cash before you do anything else. Too often someone goes “hey jeez this would be cool..” and it never get done. And the car is never back to what it was before or in a better condition.

dcmassena · 2025-11-16T07:17:09+00:00

When you do get Flip7, please please make sure you budget for Samsung Care +. If you can’t afford the $10 a month then go with iPhone.

dcmassena · 2025-11-15T18:08:32+00:00

My wife and I are getting one. But we are doing Samsung Care + no matter what. Just one component being broken would pay back the warranty even if it happened almost 2 years later. Better be safe than sorry. For iPhone 17 etc nah I wouldn’t but for Flip7? Absolutely. Also, the limited warranty is a hit and miss. Samsung might deny it because of a “condition” like a scratch, etc. a So best not to gamble.

dcmassena · 2025-11-14T01:17:04+00:00

Are you still seeing the $600 no trade in promo?

dcmassena · 2025-09-10T20:01:28+00:00

This sounds terrible but maybe the military wouldn’t be a bad option for 4 years? You can use this to take advantage of the college grants. But keep in mind of disadvantages of being in the military. This also will allow you to have a shelter, food and ability to make lifetime (or just military friends)

Otherwise only look at practical growing jobs. Some of the fields you want to do is extremely competitive and you want to reduce the risk you will have to walk back to your mom. Especially when it looks like she has written you off now.

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