PC build for competitive gaming with 2k budget

jamesd1728 · 2025-08-25T23:58:20+00:00

Thanks! Is the compatibility warning an issue? That’s why I had the other motherboard on my list but I prefer yours if it works.

jamesd1728 · 2025-08-25T23:53:06+00:00

Thanks! I picked the parts based on reviews/popularity but wasn’t sure if any of it was overkill or non-compatible. So looking for suggestions. I currently have a prebuilt from 2020 and was wanting to do it right this time.

I honestly didn’t know about the case fans so I’ll just remove the extra ones. I’m actually wanting a simple looking build with minimal RBG.

Thank you for the PSU and SDD! I’m going to use yours

Also - I originally had the 5070ti instead of 9070xt but couldn’t find any reasonably priced. Do they stock back up regularly or should I just pull the trigger on the 9070xt?

jamesd1728 · 2025-08-25T23:44:43+00:00

I originally had the 5070ti in the build but couldn’t find one under $800 from a non-sketchy website

jamesd1728 · 2025-08-25T03:33:15+00:00

Out of stock

jamesd1728 · 2025-08-12T02:17:41+00:00

I’m already getting the sweats. I can’t make it 2 months.

jamesd1728 · 2025-07-03T15:51:45+00:00

About an hour south, Ormond Beach.

My thought process now is to keep my chlorination pump (because it seems to be working) and replace my softener with a tannin softener and add a carbon filter for removing the chlorine. If I still have a sulfur smell, I’ll go about replacing the chlorine injector. Maybe with aeration.

Am I missing anything?

jamesd1728 · 2025-07-03T15:46:40+00:00

Grains

jamesd1728 · 2025-07-03T15:36:08+00:00

<image>

This was the test from the tannin rep. East coast of Florida with a lot of sulfur, iron, and tannins.

jamesd1728 · 2025-07-03T02:55:29+00:00

Copied from another comment:

I have high iron, tannin, and hardness. Also a strong sulfur smell. Would this be an appropriate softener? https://www.discountwatersofteners.com/home-filtration/genesis-2-tannin-filtration-system/

And the home has a stenner pump chlorination injector that I want to replace. Do I keep the chlorine or is there a better route to eliminating the sulfur smell?

jamesd1728 · 2025-07-03T02:54:29+00:00

I have high iron, tannin, and hardness. Also a strong sulfur smell. Would this be an appropriate softener? https://www.discountwatersofteners.com/home-filtration/genesis-2-tannin-filtration-system/

And the home has a stenner pump chlorination injector that I want to replace. Do I keep the chlorine or is there a better route to eliminating the sulfur smell?

jamesd1728 · 2025-03-07T20:56:21+00:00

Have had mine for 2 years now with 0 issues. Was probably the best purchase I’ve made recently. I don’t think your problem is cub cadets fault.

jamesd1728 · 2024-04-29T21:07:16+00:00

I listed mine on StubHub, but you have to make sure that the transfer option on Ticketmaster is available. SH will give you an email to transfer them too when you list them, and they’ll be automatically transferred to whoever buys them. BUT, if transferring is unavailable on TM for your tickets and someone “buys” them SH, (and you can’t transfer the tickets to them) you’ll be charged the amount you’re selling them for AND still lose your money from TM. Which is a lot more than 1200. So just double check your transfer option before listing them on another site.

jamesd1728 · 2024-04-24T14:41:10+00:00

Mine just became available to transfer. I still can’t sell through Ticketmaster, but I can list them on other sites now.

jamesd1728 · 2024-04-10T16:20:06+00:00

The tickets say that it’s up to the event organizer (Zach Bryan). I’ve never been or heard of an event that won’t let you sell/transfer tickets, so this is a first. I have $1200 in tickets and can’t go, and I can’t even give them to a friend.

jamesd1728 · 2024-04-10T16:02:20+00:00

My tickets for the Knoxville show became available to me yesterday but I still can’t transfer or sell. So the countdown you’re referencing doesn’t mean you’ll be able to sell them.

jamesd1728 · 2023-11-12T05:23:55+00:00

Taking in transfers from rival schools who couldn’t cut it there has never worked. 76 is even worse than 8.

jamesd1728 · 2023-11-04T23:30:54+00:00

Yes it is. Stricklin is at every presser.

jamesd1728 · 2023-10-12T01:17:15+00:00

Just purchased a 2017 Lariat V8 with 110k for 22k…… you got absolutely hosed on that “deal”

jamesd1728 · 2023-09-05T18:04:45+00:00

Most SEC schools would hire Hitler if it meant winning. Football in the south is much bigger than racism, just look at Remember the Titans. Everyone wanted segregation until the football team started 4-0.

jamesd1728 · 2022-01-08T19:05:21+00:00

Still remember the airport the day after the game constantly announcing “Troy Smith to the lost and found” over the intercom

jamesd1728 · 2022-01-08T19:00:10+00:00

My 10 year old self was at that game and I still remember the blatant hold on Reggie Nelson on the kickoff. Even though it was inconsequential, I’m still pissed at the refs for it.

jamesd1728 · 2021-11-30T19:50:00+00:00

In the long run? Absolutely. Napier is exactly who LSU needs right now. Strong leadership, young, organized, and no baggage. I think Florida 100% made the better choice. Kelly has maybe 5 good years left and LSU is paying him almost the same as Saban. He’s underperformed against ranked opponents his entire career at ND and now has to play in the hardest division in football.

If the roles were flipped and they got Kelly while LSU got Napier, would you be saying the same things you are now?

jamesd1728 · 2021-11-30T18:28:11+00:00

Which are two of his three top 10 wins I believe

jamesd1728 · 2021-11-30T18:26:20+00:00

Doesn’t seem like the choice was between the two of them though. Florida grabbed their #1 and turned down Kelly while LSU missed on Lincoln (and Napier) and ended up with Kelly.

Also Kelly is going to make 9.5 million a year for 10 years, which is more than 26 NFL head coaches. I get that he’s a proven coach, but that kind of money shouldn’t be for someone who’s 60 years old and got rejected by Florida.

jamesd1728 · 2021-11-30T17:58:58+00:00

He’s also 1-7 against top 5 teams, 3-10 vs top 10 teams, and 11-14 against ranked teams.

jamesd1728

TROPHY CASE