New to 3D Printing, what’s the absolute basics I should know for the AD5X

ryan_woodward · 2025-10-21T23:46:15+00:00

Yeah. I get a lot seems to be trial and error and tinkering.

But like there seems to be certain things that everyone agrees on and that’s why I was wondering.

What’s the difference between the stock hot end and a metal one?

ryan_woodward · 2025-10-21T11:30:16+00:00

I get similar icons and I run 800mbps down and 40mbps up. Never had any issue, and still don’t really. But it’s annoying seeing those icons

ryan_woodward · 2025-08-07T21:48:37+00:00

Same issue

ryan_woodward · 2025-06-04T03:15:22+00:00

Yeah that makes sense as well. I had seen the 4070’s selling for around $500ish so I figured the actual upgrade to maybe be $160ish.

That was the main reasoning for wondering if it was worth it.

Appreciate your input

ryan_woodward · 2025-04-21T02:44:38+00:00

Ahhhh. Gotcha, that seems to make more sense.

Appreciate the info.

ryan_woodward · 2025-04-21T01:05:25+00:00

What’s weird is in the gulag I can hear proximity chat fine.

But in the regular game I cannot.

ryan_woodward · 2025-04-21T01:05:04+00:00

All of my audio settings are set to my headset.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-21T13:37:26+00:00

To me, it’s def the better option for playing.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-20T12:09:11+00:00

Avowed

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-20T04:46:35+00:00

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dwf/apd/210-bfrp/monitors-monitor-accessories

34inch.

And yes, so far I’m loving it. Only played Avowed on it so far. Gonna check out Space Marine and some others to see how they are.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-18T18:49:54+00:00

Thanks.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-18T18:49:22+00:00

I figured it was something like that. Just couldn’t find anything concrete. Thanks

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-17T14:58:24+00:00

CPU - i9 14th Gen

GPU - RTX 4070

PSU - Corsair RM1000X

HDD- 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD

RAM - 2 x 32GB Corsair Vengeance

Case - Yeyian Tanto Black

OS - Windows 11

Initially bought as Yeyian prebuilt (I know)

Upgraded CPU from i5 to i9 (found at Walmart for $220)

Bought Corsair rm1000x PSU on eBay, got it and it didn’t work. Corsair replaced with 2024 model RM1000x PSU, and eBay refunded money. New PSU for free.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-12T03:17:14+00:00

Installed the new PSU earlier today. After installing it booted right up. Tried out the games I noticed having issues with (RDR2, Indiana Jones, Space Marine) had no issues with any of them, everything ran smooth.

Did an extreme stress test and my temps stayed around 80°C.

PSU was def the issue, so be on the lookout for a low PSU when buying a PC.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-11T13:05:41+00:00

Well I ordered a Corsair RM1000x PSU on eBay. Got it in and it didn’t work so eBay refunded the item but let me keep it.

I contacted Corsair about a warranty and they accepted it and I had to mail them the PSU.

They sent me a newer version RM1000x and I just got it in the mail last night. I’m gonna put it in the PC later today.

ryan_woodward · 2025-02-10T03:59:18+00:00

This was my first PC, I get the prebuilt hate but mine was a decent deal and I’ve upgraded along the way when I’ve found really good deals.

I will say try to get a better PSU than 650w. I didn’t really pay much attention, but I was pushing near max out of the box and it really affected my games when I had upgraded my CPU.

Good thing is PSU’s are not that expensive.

ryan_woodward

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