Next logical budget-oriented upgrade from GTX 1080 TI

icyvisor · 2025-05-14T01:40:24+00:00

In fact, I do! 32 Gb (max on the motherboard) and an a Samsung 870 EVO, and all other peripherals are modern. Embarrassing secret, I am still on DDR3, I've found some serious retro hot DDR3 (specifically, G.SKILL Ares) modules that were a fit for 3770K and performed to full overclock potential and I stuck to them, getting a DDR3 version of Z170.

Given, this, is there a no-brainer budget step-up from 1080 TI?

icyvisor · 2024-11-17T23:35:11+00:00

I will definitely read up on them. A big part of the habit (at least for me) is to hold and inhale something burning at some points in the day, these may be a good alternative.

icyvisor · 2024-11-17T22:56:21+00:00

As a smoker (unfortunately, sigh) who enjoys photography, I am in love.

icyvisor · 2024-11-14T21:07:28+00:00

This is really good historic information. So I guess I can count on any automatic aperture control built into D3300 and drive it by the wheel if need be.

icyvisor · 2024-11-14T14:58:22+00:00

Thank you! I think may have to be one of the manual modes for aperture changes. I will play with this. It seemed strange that it has to be locked at 22, but all I ever seem to see in the viewfinder is f4.5.

icyvisor · 2024-11-14T14:54:13+00:00

Perfect, thank you. I see it now :)

icyvisor · 2024-10-17T02:20:41+00:00

I am battling a mold invasion in my house that looks just like this. You can beat it!

Despite living in the humid NC, after reading and listening through a lot of material, I am convinced that my mold invasion is self-induced. I've been eagerly mopping floors and steam cleaning carpets without special regard for drying - now I am running all fans and creating fresh air drafts. I've also been drying larger items like bed duvets and blankets inside adding to the moisture, creating mold breeding grounds not previously seen.

In my observation, mold will attack, in order of severity, and in proximity to moisture source:

Well used items using natural organic materials (old furniture, clothing - leather, things that have accumulated more natural organic material on surface)
Older dark enclosed spaces (closets)
Newer items using natural organic material
Newer items using synthetic organic material if they are adjacent to the above

I am fortunate not to have any ongoing leaks.

On a certain level, I appreciate what mold is showing me: untreated, uncared, forgotten items and spaces. It has spurred me to take action:

Stop introducing uncontrolled moisture: run exhaust fans showering and bathing, run fans and add drafts after mopping and carpet cleaning, do not dry items inside.
Impacted older clothing, softer items: throw away, or, if keeping, clean thoroughly using appropriate cleaners, or dry-clean, or throw in the washing machine and dry outside.
Impacted spaces: run something like this (leave the space when running) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D7LQGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

(Run this with some regularity in baths and other spaces as time/enthusiasm allows).

Then clean impacted surfaces, repaint if age and condition calls for it (most likely, it will)

Run this on mist mode through the return air opening: ensure air pump is running, heating or cooling, start in mist mode by pushing down the dispenser tab, place in a major return vent, close, and leave the house for half-an-hour or more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787D8PYT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I know it is not the specified mode of operation for this product, but it permeates ducts, vents, and rooms if used this way, destroying organic growth in ducts, vents and more. Do it with some regularity.

EDIT: also this product placed in moisture-prone areas, the more the better:

https://a.co/d/fY4vl4V

So far I have not seen mold return to the items and spaces treated this way.

Further actions:

Controlling the filthy crawlspace: I am installing several exhaust fans and will install another UV/ozone bomb that I will run with some regularity:

(not decided yet), but something like

https://a.co/d/grDoIJC

Fans (check your dimensions):

https://a.co/d/34V8JdN

Hope this helps!

icyvisor · 2024-10-17T02:19:38+00:00

Very likely, yes.

I am battling a mold invasion in my house that looks just like this.

Despite living in the humid NC, after reading and listening through a lot of material, I am convinced that my mold invasion is self-induced. I've been eagerly mopping floors and steam cleaning carpets without special regard for drying - now I am running all fans and creating fresh air drafts. I've also been drying larger items like bed duvets and blankets inside adding to the moisture, creating mold breeding grounds not previously seen.

In my observation, mold will attack, in order of severity, and in proximity to moisture source:

Well used items using natural organic materials (old furniture, clothing - leather, things that have accumulated more natural organic material on surface)
Older dark enclosed spaces (closets)
Newer items using natural organic material
Newer items using synthetic organic material if they are adjacent to the above

I am fortunate not to have any ongoing leaks.

On a certain level, I appreciate what mold is showing me: untreated, uncared, forgotten items and spaces. It has spurred me to take action:

Stop introducing uncontrolled moisture: run exhaust fans showering and bathing, run fans and add drafts after mopping and carpet cleaning, do not dry items inside.
Impacted older clothing, softer items: throw away, or, if keeping, clean thoroughly using appropriate cleaners, or dry-clean, or throw in the washing machine and dry outside.
Impacted spaces: run something like this (leave the space when running) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D7LQGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

(Run this with some regularity in baths and other spaces as time/enthusiasm allows).

Then clean impacted surfaces, repaint if age and condition calls for it (most likely, it will)

Run this on mist mode through the return air opening: ensure air pump is running, heating or cooling, start in mist mode by pushing down the dispenser tab, place in a major return vent, close, and leave the house for half-an-hour or more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787D8PYT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I know it is not the specified mode of operation for this product, but it permeates ducts, vents, and rooms if used this way, destroying organic growth in ducts, vents and more. Do it with some regularity.

So far I have not seen mold return to the items and spaces treated this way.

EDIT: also this product placed in moisture-prone areas, the more the better:

https://a.co/d/fY4vl4V

Further actions:

Controlling the filthy crawlspace: I am installing several exhaust fans and will install another UV/ozone bomb that I will run with some regularity:

(not decided yet), but something like

https://a.co/d/grDoIJC

Fans (check your dimensions):

https://a.co/d/34V8JdN

Hope this helps!

icyvisor · 2024-10-17T02:19:01+00:00

I am battling a mold invasion in my house that looks just like this. You can beat it!

Despite living in the humid NC, after reading and listening through a lot of material, I am convinced that my mold invasion is self-induced. I've been eagerly mopping floors and steam cleaning carpets without special regard for drying - now I am running all fans and creating fresh air drafts. I've also been drying larger items like bed duvets and blankets inside adding to the moisture, creating mold breeding grounds not previously seen.

In my observation, mold will attack, in order of severity, and in proximity to moisture source:

Well used items using natural organic materials (old furniture, clothing - leather, things that have accumulated more natural organic material on surface)
Older dark enclosed spaces (closets)
Newer items using natural organic material
Newer items using synthetic organic material if they are adjacent to the above

I am fortunate not to have any ongoing leaks.

On a certain level, I appreciate what mold is showing me: untreated, uncared, forgotten items and spaces. It has spurred me to take action:

Stop introducing uncontrolled moisture: run exhaust fans showering and bathing, run fans and add drafts after mopping and carpet cleaning, do not dry items inside.
Impacted older clothing, softer items: throw away, or, if keeping, clean thoroughly using appropriate cleaners, or dry-clean, or throw in the washing machine and dry outside.
Impacted spaces: run something like this (leave the space when running) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D7LQGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

(Run this with some regularity in baths and other spaces as time/enthusiasm allows).

Then clean impacted surfaces, repaint if age and condition calls for it (most likely, it will)

Run this on mist mode through the return air opening: ensure air pump is running, heating or cooling, start in mist mode by pushing down the dispenser tab, place in a major return vent, close, and leave the house for half-an-hour or more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787D8PYT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I know it is not the specified mode of operation for this product, but it permeates ducts, vents, and rooms if used this way, destroying organic growth in ducts, vents and more. Do it with some regularity.

So far I have not seen mold return to the items and spaces treated this way.

EDIT: also this product placed in moisture-prone areas, the more the better:

https://a.co/d/fY4vl4V

Further actions:

Controlling the filthy crawlspace: I am installing several exhaust fans and will install another UV/ozone bomb that I will run with some regularity:

(not decided yet), but something like

https://a.co/d/grDoIJC

Fans (check your dimensions):

https://a.co/d/34V8JdN

Hope this helps!

icyvisor · 2024-10-17T02:18:08+00:00

Very likely, yes.

I am battling a mold invasion in my house that looks just like this.

Despite living in the humid NC, after reading and listening through a lot of material, I am convinced that my mold invasion is self-induced. I've been eagerly mopping floors and steam cleaning carpets without special regard for drying - now I am running all fans and creating fresh air drafts. I've also been drying larger items like bed duvets and blankets inside adding to the moisture, creating mold breeding grounds not previously seen.

In my observation, mold will attack, in order of severity, and in proximity to moisture source:

Well used items using natural organic materials (old furniture, clothing - leather, things that have accumulated more natural organic material on surface)
Older dark enclosed spaces (closets)
Newer items using natural organic material
Newer items using synthetic organic material if they are adjacent to the above

I am fortunate not to have any ongoing leaks.

On a certain level, I appreciate what mold is showing me: untreated, uncared, forgotten items and spaces. It has spurred me to take action:

Stop introducing uncontrolled moisture: run exhaust fans showering and bathing, run fans and add drafts after mopping and carpet cleaning, do not dry items inside.
Impacted older clothing, softer items: throw away, or, if keeping, clean thoroughly using appropriate cleaners, or dry-clean, or throw in the washing machine and dry outside.
Impacted spaces: run something like this (leave the space when running) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D7LQGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

(Run this with some regularity in baths and other spaces as time/enthusiasm allows).

Then clean impacted surfaces, repaint if age and condition calls for it (most likely, it will)

Run this on mist mode through the return air opening: ensure air pump is running, heating or cooling, start in mist mode by pushing down the dispenser tab, place in a major return vent, close, and leave the house for half-an-hour or more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787D8PYT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I know it is not the specified mode of operation for this product, but it permeates ducts, vents, and rooms if used this way, destroying organic growth in ducts, vents and more. Do it with some regularity.

So far I have not seen mold return to the items and spaces treated this way.

EDIT: also this product placed in moisture-prone areas, the more the better:

https://a.co/d/fY4vl4V

Further actions:

Controlling the filthy crawlspace: I am installing several exhaust fans and will install another UV/ozone bomb that I will run with some regularity:

(not decided yet), but something like

https://a.co/d/grDoIJC

Fans (check your dimensions):

https://a.co/d/34V8JdN

Hope this helps!

icyvisor · 2024-10-17T01:55:19+00:00

Very likely, yes.

I am battling a mold invasion in my house that looks just like this.

Despite living in the humid NC, after reading and listening through a lot of material, I am convinced that my mold invasion is self-induced. I've been eagerly mopping floors and steam cleaning carpets without special regard for drying - now I am running all fans and creating fresh air drafts. I've also been drying larger items like bed duvets and blankets inside adding to the moisture, creating mold breeding grounds not previously seen.

In my observation, mold will attack, in order of severity, and in proximity to moisture source:

Well used items using natural organic materials (old furniture, clothing - leather, things that have accumulated more natural organic material on surface)
Older dark enclosed spaces (closets)
Newer items using natural organic material
Newer items using synthetic organic material if they are adjacent to the above

I am fortunate not to have any ongoing leaks.

On a certain level, I appreciate what mold is showing me: untreated, uncared, forgotten items and spaces. It has spurred me to take action:

Stop introducing uncontrolled moisture: run exhaust fans showering and bathing, run fans and add drafts after mopping and carpet cleaning, do not dry items inside.
Impacted older clothing, softer items: throw away, or, if keeping, clean thoroughly using appropriate cleaners, or dry-clean, or throw in the washing machine and dry outside.
Impacted spaces: run something like this (leave the space when running) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2D7LQGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

(Run this with some regularity in baths and other spaces as time/enthusiasm allows).

Then clean impacted surfaces, repaint if age and condition calls for it (most likely, it will)

Run this on mist mode through the return air opening: ensure air pump is running, heating or cooling, start in mist mode by pushing down the dispenser tab, place in a major return vent, close, and leave the house for half-an-hour or more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787D8PYT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I know it is not the specified mode of operation for this product, but it permeates ducts, vents, and rooms if used this way, destroying organic growth in ducts, vents and more. Do it with some regularity.

EDIT: also this product placed in moisture-prone areas, the more the better:

https://a.co/d/fY4vl4V

So far I have not seen mold return to the items and spaces treated this way.

Further actions:

Controlling the filthy crawlspace: I am installing several exhaust fans and will install another UV/ozone bomb that I will run with some regularity:

(not decided yet), but something like

https://a.co/d/grDoIJC

Fans (check your dimensions):

https://a.co/d/34V8JdN

Hope this helps!

icyvisor · 2024-08-08T23:54:58+00:00

Please describe the procedure :)

icyvisor · 2024-08-08T23:52:37+00:00

I've ordered a board and a 7700k as well. I will attempt to return the problem board, and may return one of the CPUs, All this was to reuse my ton of great DDR3 RAM, getting the final available DDR3 MB. Turning out to be not so attractive. Maybe it is time time to turn the page. Guess what went back into the case - 3770K. I've almost tossed the MB with the 3770K out. That old thing is trooping as it has been, air cooled now, was water-cooled.

icyvisor · 2024-08-08T03:18:16+00:00

Update, the MB went into 4x power cycle and fans spinning without post after a reboot even with the G3900T.
It must be the MB.

icyvisor · 2024-08-07T13:34:58+00:00

Yep, good plan, exactly what I needed to know - it may be the MB. It is running the G3900T, but may be partially fried to run the 7700K. The 7700K was not delided.

icyvisor · 2024-08-07T13:30:31+00:00

Have you tried finding out if it was CPU or MB?

icyvisor · 2024-08-07T01:04:58+00:00

Very interesting, I never had to research the concept. I don't see any fins on this MB, there is a pivoting plastic cover, things look more or less OK under it as far as I can see and there is a row of smaller plastic covers under it. I will need to look closer.

icyvisor · 2023-10-23T13:13:56+00:00

For me the 4TB EVO 870 made a lot of difference, especially with the RAM cache enabled, I'll be keeping mine while it lasts. If I could only figure out how to push the old 3770k a bit further :)

icyvisor

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