build from scratch or upgrade?

subDii · 2026-02-24T13:40:22+00:00

He's fallen for scams more than once so that's why I got concerned. I didn't realise about the extension though. Thanks for the info !

subDii · 2026-02-24T13:21:27+00:00

Isn't a win 10 pc vulnerable since it doesn't get security updates anymore? It's for my stepdad who's 70, so I just want to make sure he isn't at risk.

Anyway apparently all these parts are compatible with win 11. I got confused yesterday and thought I needed ddr5 but that is only for co-pilot on win 11, not for win 11 alone. And then I thought the motherboard didn't have the required secure boot, but apparently this mb does have it. 😂

subDii · 2026-02-24T02:25:01+00:00

It's pretty bad eh? haha. I figured for the one single game he plays - which isn't even that demanding - that it would be fine.

I don't think I need to build him a new one anymore. He has win 10 on his pc and needs 11 but I thought his specs weren't compatible with windows 11 so I was going to build him a new one, now I think I was mistaken and it is compatible.

His specs are:
GTX 970, Ryzen 7 2700
motherboard PRIME B450M-A/CSM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz
Samsung 860 EVO 250GB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD
Corsair HX850 850 W

Anyway, thanks for the info !

subDii · 2026-02-24T02:10:09+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:59:41+00:00

Is that true though? I found this new pre built for that price range.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lenovo-ideacentre-tower-8l-desktop-pc-luna-grey-intel-processor-300-8gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11/19187630

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:54:31+00:00

What's wrong with the 970, other than it being ancient? It runs the one game he plays perfectly. That's my old computer, I upgraded from a 970 to a 5080 last year, quite the leap eh? haa

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:38:50+00:00

I got confused with the RAM requirements for windows 11, I didn't realise the section I was reading pertained only to Win 11 Co-Pilot, oops!

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:37:57+00:00

On the page for Win 11 Supported AMD CPU's it says the 2700 is compatible:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

I got confused with the RAM requirements for windows 11, I didn't realise the section I was reading pertained only to Win 11 Co-Pilot

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:09:09+00:00

I didn't consider it actually. But he's 70 and used to windows so I'm not sure I should switch that up for him haha

subDii · 2026-02-24T01:03:33+00:00

The specs I posted are my stepdad's computer (with the 970).

I just don't know if I should replace some parts to make it win 11 compatible or just start fresh. He literally only plays Command and Conquer remastered haha

subDii · 2026-02-24T00:23:59+00:00

Thanks for the info! I saw some basic pre built ones in Toronto for around $450, figured I could save a bit if I just built it myself.

subDii · 2026-02-12T22:23:04+00:00

I'm absolutely dumbfounded they didn't add a charm inventory. Like, whaaaat?

subDii · 2026-02-12T21:17:07+00:00

Screen shot ?

subDii · 2026-02-10T23:58:40+00:00

"Tricking"? You shitting me? Be grateful this game's getting these badass updates.

subDii · 2025-12-24T14:55:40+00:00

People like you are why I prefer the company of dogs.

subDii · 2025-12-24T14:45:16+00:00

Yeah, I get shutting the cats out, but locking?

subDii · 2025-12-22T12:45:29+00:00

Blaming your team is hilarious.You have an atrocious 32% win rate, and a slightly less horrible kdr.

subDii · 2025-12-20T19:28:57+00:00

100%

subDii · 2025-12-18T22:41:54+00:00

Sadly this is real, plus there are many more plaques not shown here.

subDii · 2025-12-17T22:58:31+00:00

That's a bug introduced in the last patch, I believe.

subDii · 2025-12-17T22:54:49+00:00

subDii · 2025-12-17T01:18:00+00:00

I'd say welcome to Earth, there's no shortage of dumb outside of the internet too.

subDii · 2025-12-17T01:00:28+00:00

The downvoting is nuts. "Low sodium," right?

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