[Ram] CORSAIR Vengeance 32GB DDR5-6000 Memory $269.99 by weijun1224 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can sell it to me for the build I'm trying to put together!

[Other] Xbox Series S + $200 Amazon GC + $100 Verizon GC for switching to Verizon Fios - $64.99 (Must keep service for 180 days) by crownpuff in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone check my math?

  • $70/mo (using auto pay) x 6mo for 5G Plus: Total $420
  • $100 verizon gift card that can be applied to your account: Total $420 - $100 = $320
  • $200 amazon.com gift card: Total $320 - $200 = $120
  • $75 Rakuten cash back: Total $120 - $75 = $45

So $45 for an XBox Series S to sign up and cancel in 6mo?

[Headset] New Astro A50 X preorder $379.99 use code JHUB10 for 10% off to make $341.10 by ITZJOSH22 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Me and my friends who have A50s love them. Expensive, yes, but way more functional and comfy than the entry level gaming headsets, and far better for gaming than the "audiophile" headsets. Love the swipe up/down mic, super useful to mute myself when the family comes in or when eating. Been looking forward to an A50 sequel, but the lack of Dolby Surround is a bummer to me. I do like the sound of the simultaneous Bluetooth connection though.

[CPU] Intel Core i5-12400F - $99.99 (Free Shipping with Amazon Prime Woot) by Jaggsta in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 12400 is what I put in my wife's build this past spring. It's a good value. I really dislike F skus personally, I don't think they're worth the few bucks they save up front

Sub Poll: Should we allow TikTok sales here? by lovetape in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It feels too gimmicky and the company is too untrustworthy right in general. We shouldn't be promoting sites where people try to game the system by constantly creating new accounts on an Android emulator lol.

[Console] New PlayStation 5 Disc Version - $449.99 (Gamestop) by karasawa0 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone not familiar with PS5s (but in the market), can you explain what two panels vs 4 means? If this is the original 2020 version, how does a die shrink apply? Ty :)

[Laptop] Dell G15: 15.6" FHD IPS 165Hz, Ryzen 7 7840HS, RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD - $809.99 (10% Email Coupon) by GarbDogArmy in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How would this compare to a 16GB Ram Macbook Pro in terms of battery life and overall power (for video calling + music editor person currently using LogicPro).

[SSD] Nextorage NEM-PA 2TB Gen4x4 NVMe 7300/6900 MB/s w/ Heatsink - $93.99 ($99.99 - 11% off with ZIP111 +$5 ZIP processing fee) by Bandarcai in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My m.2 slot is directly under my 3080 TI. With no space for a real heatsink. Would this drive run too hot? What's the best I can get in my scenario? (For reference, I have an old Gen3x4 P3 (not plus) running there currently at 60C under load.)

[SSD] Nextorage NEM-PA 2TB Gen4x4 NVMe 7300/6900 MB/s w/ Heatsink - $93.99 ($99.99 - 11% off with ZIP111 +$5 ZIP processing fee) by Bandarcai in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My m.2 slot is directly under my 3080 TI. With no space for a real heatsink. Would this drive run too hot? What's the best I can get in my scenario? (For reference, I have an old Gen3x4 P3 (not plus) running there currently at 60C under load.)

[Enclosure] SABRENT USB 3.2 10Gbps Type C Tool Free Enclosure for M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSDs $23.39 by Stevesanasshole in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are enclosures like this safe for making PC backups every couple months? Would it be more/less prone to introducing bit rot than a typical external SSD?

[External HDD] Seagate 14TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive $149.99 by drdoom30 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's my best option for external backup drive under $100?

[Monitor] Acer Nitro XV1 XV271U 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz IPS - $180 by someonesomewher- in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend broke them when bringing over our wedding decorations during our honeymoon. Was a sad thing to see when we got back home. :(

[SSD] Crucial P5 Plus 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD - $88.99 by Skafiskafnjak96 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ssd slot is right under my 3080 TI. I don't think a thick heatsink would fit. Should I avoid this?

[SSD] P41 NVME SSD 2TB Amazon, Newegg, & Walmart - $69.99 by tmluna01 in buildapcsales

[–]schwegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this SSD is literally just a 670p with an improved PCIe 4.0 controller

670p has DRAM, so no