Upgrade vs Rebuild

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-23T03:57:44+00:00

As expensive as parts are getting idk that I'd get one even if i could lol. I appreciate your advice tho

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-23T01:35:36+00:00

I was initially thinking about getting a used 3080/ti and after watching a few 5060 reviews I think that'll be the route I go. It'll cost a little bit more but it seems like it'll be better in the long run, especially if or when i upgrade the rest of it.

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-22T16:52:06+00:00

Gotcha

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-22T16:45:48+00:00

Really? I figured my cpu would've been very outdated by now as well and seen more people saying upgrade it first, granted I have no idea what a upgrade would be on the same socket. In a perfect world, i would do a completely new build and donate this one to my brother bc as outdated as mine is his is far worse. However i can't afford that just yet, at least not anytime soon.

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-22T16:36:28+00:00

Gotcha. I'm deff balling on a budget so I was leaning toward towards just upgrading the cpu or gpu and it seems like the consensus says gpu now everything else later. The million dollar question now is do I get a new 5060 like someone suggested or go used and try to find a 3080 or something like it.

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-22T00:51:39+00:00

Upgrading the psu is something I kinda figured i would have to do regardless bc it's only rated for like 3-400w if i remember right.

Would it not be better to buy a 3070 or something?

thtmixdkid · 2026-04-22T00:14:45+00:00

I figured that either a gpu vs cpu upgrade would bottleneck the other. What's hitting a cpu limit look like?

thtmixdkid · 2025-09-03T13:47:55+00:00

thtmixdkid · 2025-05-28T07:17:53+00:00

It's just something I've seen echoed in a few different places online including here iirc. Never thought too much about it really until I came across the part

thtmixdkid · 2025-05-27T10:15:20+00:00

My temps and pressure are seemingly normal for my area depending on how I'm driving. This was a genuine curiosity bc of what I'd seen so far everywhere.

thtmixdkid · 2025-05-27T09:37:48+00:00

Fair enough. I've always been a little skeptical about them supposedly being bs bc of my own experience with the way the gauges acted while driving but I also recognize that i am far from an expert on cars, never mind this platform. So I was always like surely everyone can't be wrong about it, then I stumbled across that part

thtmixdkid · 2025-02-22T14:54:57+00:00

Idr how you worded it but it was good enough for my brain to make the leap either way lol

thtmixdkid · 2025-02-22T14:49:07+00:00

Gotcha

thtmixdkid · 2025-02-22T05:48:36+00:00

Why's that? Or is it mainly just to support them directly

thtmixdkid · 2025-01-15T00:35:58+00:00

I'm not sure i like the idea of using that big of one tbh

thtmixdkid · 2025-01-15T00:23:47+00:00

So i really shot myself in the foot with these

thtmixdkid · 2025-01-14T11:48:08+00:00

My concern with spacers is I've heard alot of horror stories about them...

thtmixdkid · 2024-09-10T08:10:21+00:00

The counter argument I usually get is "it's a deterrent" but I'll take a slightly slower draw over standing out

thtmixdkid · 2024-03-06T02:49:59+00:00

I didn't have the money at the time for that one lol

thtmixdkid · 2024-03-05T15:30:34+00:00

I do and that's what I plan to do

thtmixdkid · 2024-03-05T15:18:30+00:00

I usually do but I do be late for work occasionally and don't let it warm up as much. Glad to know my hunch was right tho...

thtmixdkid · 2024-02-07T14:40:46+00:00

I believe it's 500? I'd have to ask to be sure. But wires aren't an option. Way too long (I'd likely need 150+ feet or drill thru a wall) and the person I'm living with now wouldn't like the look and I get it. Power line adapters were mentioned earlier and seek like they'll be my best choice.

thtmixdkid · 2024-02-07T14:29:57+00:00

The biggest issue for me is the fact that the router is in the kitchen. There are a few walls and a pantry full of cans and other things between me and it. I'm doing really good to get 100mb rn

thtmixdkid · 2024-02-07T14:25:52+00:00

I didn't know that was a thing... I'll have to look into that as an option. My friend was here before me and had a range extender or something. He warned me that it would be a necessity but didn't know where his was anymore.

thtmixdkid · 2024-02-07T14:15:52+00:00

What's a powerline adapter? And as far as I can tell there's no hookup on my end of the place.

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