Recent content by Jonnycat99

I recently got a controller for the first time and found that I really suck at using a controller, so I just use it to play Trackmania. Under kill for OPs build, but it's a good distraction to remind me that I have other things to do.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is just north of LA if you're into that sort of thing, and you can pick up a box of oranges while your there, too!

I got mine in January for a little less, but I had time to play with the system back then so I'm okay with it.

Good, that will mean the price will drop so I can justify buying it.

My only problem with Apple products are the inability to install ad-blocking software like Blockada or DNS66, and their absolute dismal service when it comes to reasonable refund policies on app store purchases (with Google you have a designated time frame for a refund, with Apple you have to...

The 5900x is on sale right now (also at BestBuy) for $399 which is an amazing price if you can swing it. Otherwise yes, AM4 is a great mature platform right now.

I currently use Blockada5; previously used DNS66. No ads anywhere except for youtube (which means I don't use youtube on mobile). I am very allergic to ads.

Damn I forgot about that one, C2D (E8400?) to a Xeon quad core (E5450 I think - I added microcode to the BIOS and used the pin swap sticker). The extra cores extended the life for a few more years.

I never have in the past because of diminishing returns (I did upgrade GPUs though). With my current AMD (AM4) board however, I upgraded my 3600 to a 5800X and noticed a significant gain in performance with my intended application (X-Plane 11).

This is 100% on Google, they need to ship you the correct board (or full phone) and stop blaming the carrier.

They seem to have the card available online as part of a bundle with a mainboard (you can always just sell the board when you get it). It was added to my card and let me start the checkout process.

Kind of cool but it's not UV reactive so it wouldn't work for me. ;->

For me it's the doors opening, really takes me back.

Gonna sit this one out, I'm waiting for the 8900Ti to come out for my 16k setup.

Yep, build it and burn it in for a few days then just leave it running to make sure everything is smooth. After that it's a keeper.