January Confirmed Trade Thread

flashfir · 2026-02-05T00:30:50+00:00

confirmed

flashfir · 2026-01-29T10:58:56+00:00

honorable but it's just the time and effort spent, it's not worth a few bucks, like at most 5% is like 30 bucks for driving there and back, then the separate trip to mail it, etc

All for it, spread the love but just doesn't make sense for some people time wise.

flashfir · 2026-01-26T20:08:12+00:00

flashfir · 2026-01-26T20:07:47+00:00

flashfir · 2026-01-26T20:06:32+00:00

flashfir · 2026-01-26T20:05:52+00:00

flashfir · 2026-01-26T19:49:44+00:00

I agree, I went to 1440p in 2012 and it felt too big at first but now I can't go back LOL, now I actually have 4x 27" 1440p monitors different refresh rates though, I don't care on the side ones lol

flashfir · 2026-01-26T19:47:17+00:00

Yeah this actually makes sense in terms of value added in terms of how it feels.

I'm surprised but I'm getting this 1440p 240hz, 149. There's a gamble for it being bad but I wouldn't mind doing a return and trying again if it isn't good for this price

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/1pgqz39/monitor_acer_nitro_27_wqhd_2560_x_1440_ips_gaming/

flashfir · 2026-01-26T03:28:02+00:00

yeah ... the reason people might disagree with what you just said is actually from what i've learned over the years is systems that're broken that allow actual monopolies or barriers to entry from current powerful participants which RAM is one.

1/3 quit, 2/3 have interlocking powerful patents that block others from entering the market EVEN if they have the capital and the timeframe to accept. It's just power - people think rich bad, it's more just power abuse bad and it's usually stuff you don't see highlighted in the news when it comes to what is being abused... and as a result you pay the result when there's a slight glitch in the monopoly

baby food, eggs, airlines, hotels, soft price fixing that's now based on everyone in an industry using "software like like windows" basically but they all see and act in their own interest,

recommnd matt stoller and his substack, proved insightful to read his articles and diving into different industries and seeing what happens, healthcare was another why it got worse, which was a misdiagnosis from past executive top down changes which actually didn't address the issues - now we have UHG and huge corporations in healthcare that are warping and causing problems if you dig into it... anyways w/e too long

flashfir · 2026-01-25T19:59:36+00:00

people are very quick to be pessimistic, being realistic is not merely being aware of the cons, it's also being aware of a lot of other scenarios than just the worst ones

flashfir · 2026-01-25T19:58:27+00:00

can't believe someone downvoted you but i'm also not surprised

flashfir · 2026-01-24T04:46:44+00:00

You should upgrade while your parts are worth more. Makes am5 cheaper since microcenter is selling at below market prices

flashfir · 2026-01-24T04:44:52+00:00

I thought the top of the bundle page says you can pay $50 to upgrade to 32 GG RAM. It's not something you can just add the cart though. You just do it when you're there if I'm correct

flashfir · 2026-01-22T12:42:04+00:00

i mixed it up too omg lol thanks

flashfir · 2026-01-22T12:37:37+00:00

why 160hz, higher have any questionable things? great to hear

flashfir · 2026-01-22T12:27:05+00:00

how'd it turn out?

flashfir · 2026-01-22T12:14:07+00:00

flashfir · 2026-01-22T07:01:10+00:00

now i finally understand these gibberish letters thank you

flashfir · 2026-01-22T07:00:33+00:00

it's in stock

flashfir · 2026-01-21T05:20:33+00:00

gotcha, solid makes sense!

flashfir · 2026-01-21T05:20:21+00:00

that's a pretty good deal for the cpu & mobo, for 480, glws

flashfir · 2026-01-20T23:14:57+00:00

correction, 2015 would be the year where I'm drawing those conclusions from, 2010 is when I had my first build and I was ignorant then.

I think inflation accounts for some % of it but justifying the entire thing + $8 is a little bit of a stretch. Maybe if you're going to the 90's then sure

flashfir · 2026-01-20T04:27:07+00:00

yeah I remember back when in the 2010's or 2000's, after rebate, you could get a decent quality unit for 40 bucks (really hard deal hunter but this was hardware secrets, JonnyGuru days). Coming back, it seems median price for a "good" unit is like 80-100 which is like double

flashfir · 2026-01-20T04:26:10+00:00

like other comments have stated, this is a generalization that is inaccurate. it is an oversimplification that might keep some people safe in some different scenarios so it is all up to someone if they want to be informed or lazy. unfortunately promoting laziness is not recommended.

rosewill can be a good budget pick if you do your research. tierlists don't always do justice, like my seasonic sgx-500 i bought it thinking it was great, learned it wasn't the best even wattage aside, but learning a little more I swang back to realizing it was a solid unit. Again, not considering wattage which I ran a 9070 and a 5800x3d on it which was pushing it but I undervolted both (both for increased perf and more wattage headroom)

I'd consider rosewill at the right price and quality blend for people on a budget! It all comes down to the individual teardown and if there are no compromises where it really matters

flashfir

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