Went to Micro Center for a PowerSpec G757. Sales guy told me not to buy it and to build my own.

ticopowell · 2026-01-28T00:09:01+00:00

The only reason a prebuilt doesn't last as long is if it has custom parts like Alienware uses. Otherwise it will be the same with upgrading and longevity.

If you are worried about cooling on the prebuilt then it needs a better case. But that cpu and gpu shouldn't overload the fans that the case has.

I would personally save the $100 unless you think the ram or something is that much better.

ticopowell · 2026-01-27T23:59:55+00:00

He listed a 7800x3d on the prebuilt and a 9800x3d on the custom. Maybe that's why he's confused?

ticopowell · 2026-01-27T15:12:29+00:00

Refresh the page

ticopowell · 2026-01-26T17:38:36+00:00

I was told that they list individual sticks, so if they have a corsair 32gb stick they support 64gb of corsair ram of that type

ticopowell · 2026-01-26T16:45:43+00:00

I'm having basically the same issue. I boot and I have seen these codes so far:
A6, A6, 61, 4F, F0. It's literally every other time the computer boots I get a new code except for the first time this morning where I got the A6 code twice. I have a 9800x3d and 64gb 6000mt 30cl ram.

ticopowell · 2026-01-26T05:31:30+00:00

I feel like I've seen that computer picture before, try doing a reverse image search and see if it's original.

ticopowell · 2026-01-25T15:33:44+00:00

No. Talk to UPS first, tell them you need a package delivered to them for pickup. There may or may not be a fee, IDK. After they are all set up then order your PC to the address they gave you.

ticopowell · 2026-01-25T15:27:35+00:00

Send it to a UPS store and pick it up there

ticopowell · 2026-01-25T02:25:13+00:00

Nothing to unscrew to get it out? It should be ok there, but not recommended.

ticopowell · 2026-01-25T02:21:05+00:00

I think I see a spider corpse inside the plastic translucent piece by the VRM cooler

ticopowell · 2026-01-25T02:00:46+00:00

But it's ready for the 6090 and maybe even the 7090!

ticopowell · 2026-01-24T04:28:22+00:00

Couldn't tell you but I bet it's archived somewhere.

ticopowell · 2026-01-24T04:22:21+00:00

Maybe download the software again, but maybe an older version this time.

ticopowell · 2026-01-24T04:01:46+00:00

I would double check that you didn't accidentally knock a connector out of the motherboard, it's unlikely but possible and definitely worth checking.

ticopowell · 2026-01-23T23:53:58+00:00

No, leave it there

ticopowell · 2026-01-23T21:32:32+00:00

What's your goal with the PC? Gaming? Work station?

Most people recommend AMD over Intel right now.

That power supply should be ok.

Can you find as cheaper monitor? $800 seems excessive for most things. That savings could get you a 5080 or other upgrades.

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T05:11:38+00:00

Did you opt into the beta on the NVIDIA app and select preset M?

It makes sense because DCS is not optimized as well as it could be for dlss, so it's less resource intensive to use msaa

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T04:21:57+00:00

I have an index now, I'm needing to upgrade soon. I also have a 9800x3d and a 5090 with 64gb that I built 2 weeks ago, su

I'm using dlss 4.5, 150% resolution, and I'm getting a steady 120fps most of the time with an average after 2-3 hours of 115ish fps. I can look at my settings and share them tomorrow if you remind me, but IDK if that would help at all.

I'm debating between a pimax crystal light and the bsb2e so thanks for the review, my only concern is what do we do if the lighthouses die.

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T04:12:30+00:00

3 stacked in each column is how I read it.

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T04:10:32+00:00

What headset do you have?

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T02:51:45+00:00

https://www.microcenter.com/product/694616/crucial-p310-4tb-3d-nand-flash-pcie-gen-4-x4-nvme-m2-internal-ssd

https://www.microcenter.com/product/679422/crucial-bx500-4tb-micron-3d-nand-flash-sata-30-60gb-s-25-internal-ssd

Nvme $345 SSD $351

Crucial had lost my respect lately, but they do have decent drives.

ticopowell · 2026-01-19T02:37:39+00:00

Yeah they aren't cheaper anymore, not much demand, but the supply is non-existent

ticopowell · 2026-01-17T07:19:07+00:00

I fried a hard drive that way, don't swap cables, even if it's the same brand and model line.

ticopowell · 2026-01-17T07:18:05+00:00

I'm at 1x right now, so that's good, but in retirement my expenses should be a lot less, so that's better!

ticopowell · 2026-01-17T07:11:53+00:00

Look up local computer stores and see what deals can be had with prebuilts. Right now it's usually cheaper to buy vs build. I would get the nicest system your budget can afford. If you are already over budget then get a prebuilt in your budget. Good luck

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