Sir Beregond

Will let you know when I start using mine. Hoping to finish rig this week or early next depending on time this weekend (we may go away). Will say I've heard that the 5800X tends to run hotter as its a higher concentration of heat generation in one spot by nature of 1 full 8-core ccx compared to say the 5600X with one 6-core ccx, or the 5900X with 12 cores, but spread out over two 6-core ccx's, so there's a little more heat distribution into the IHS by nature of that vs the 5800X. That said, I've also heard others say they haven't seen a big difference, so who knows.

Man that takes me back. Antec 300 was one of my first cases and while not mine, we had another PC in the house in a 900. Great cases for what they cost.

My Corsair PSUs have always lasted a very long time, so I keep buying them. Just have to make sure you don't buy the crappy models, example an RM1000 vs a RM1000X. But basically all my old TX and AX PSUs are a decade or older at this point, that said, am phasing them out. I don't know who their OEM is now for the good units, but I know some of the older ones were Seasonic. I also like that they do have sleeved cable packs you can buy separately since I don't trust most cable extensions and such. But that's about all I like from Corsair still these days. EDIT: Also they replaced an AX1200 for me back in the day when I broke the fan on accident with no hassle. So they've done fine by me in the PSU department.

Yeah, I am not suggesting that people don't have lives within some digital spaces, but I think it definitely behooves parents to make it healthy time spent. But as someone without kids myself, this is just me talking. I generally err on the side of less regulation and more personal responsibility in most things in life. Not saying that doesn't result in most of society going down the wrong path sometimes.

I finally played through all 3 Bioshocks (1 and 2 for the first time), in 2020 when we all got sent home. My personal opinions on them are as follows: 1: A masterpiece in world building, atmosphere, fun gameplay, and a great story. Fantastic game. 2: This one was the dud in the series for me and felt like an absolute slog to get through in my opinion. Infinite: I didn't think it was really bad, but it was definitely a slog as well. That said it had a one up over 2 in my opinion as the atmosphere and world building was still fun and a nice contrast to 1. But yeah, it was very repetitive.

100% right.

Thank you both! This has been quite the learning experience, that's for sure. I went ahead and placed an order to PPCs for a couple extensions as well as some cable combs for the Nvidia 12-pin extension as its a bit unwieldy. Shipping from them was basically same cost as the order itself, so just did Ground. So maybe mid to late this upcoming week can finish up. After the tube runs are done, will use the leak tester and if everything looks good, can finally fill it up!

Here's an idea. Maybe parents should be more active in controlling screen time, and what their 14 year old does online.

Well it took me a long time and many failed tubes, but I finally got this piece. That just leaved the return piece from the bottom radiator to the pump. That piece is tricky because it's a very tight fit so I am seeing if I can find another fitting to just do a piece of straight tube there. EDIT: And I don't have an extension fitting, so looks like another order for one as I jut can't get that tight a bend to work.

Cheers, glad I could help. I only use 3/8" ID 5/8" OD for my soft tubing these days precisely because its a thick wall.

If I had to guess, I'd guess what you have is the 3/8" ID 1/2" OD Tygon. Edit: Ah, so its not Tygon either? Yeah. I think if you order the 3/8" ID 5/8" OD Tygon, you'll be much happier.

I don't think that Tygon is 3/8" ID 5/8" OD. A 1/8 of an inch wall would equate to 3.175mm, closer to the Mayhems reading.

Out of the 3 options they have for 3/8" ID tubing if just using barbs and not compressions, that seems to be the thickest wall.

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Precisely. Now, I've never had anything other than a drug test prior to starting employment anywhere, but I'd just rather not tempt fate.

Totally understand E, and we thank you for keeping it ad free for as long as you did. But gotta pay the bills somehow.

LOL! Well I do live in Colorado, but I do not partake. I'm too paranoid about "hey random drug test!" at work, so I'd rather play it safe. May be legal in state, but companies don't like it.

If it's just for gaming, 8-core is plenty. I only opted for the 5900X due to deal and to spread out the heat. Also looked like maybe it had higher boosts?

Very nice job Kyle. I'm still writing mine. I tend to write in spurts in between bouts of writers block I am noticing.

I'm in no rush. Will properly drive my 1440p display for it's first time for a bit and maybe look at that next year come bonus time.

Nope.

Yep, fully agree with this. My point was more around the idea that Zen 4 was not launching with 3d-cache, and frankly that made sense to me seeing how 5800X3D was. Zen 4 is going to 1MB L2 per core, so they are definitely increasing regular cache.

Yeah, I don't think many, including myself, know/knew how many more pixels even just going from 1080p to 1440p translates to. It was an eye opener for sure. I agree that is the goal for now. I am also hoping that in the next year or two they make some smaller 4k OLEDs I can use as a monitor. Really liked the LG C1 I looked at at Best Buy a few weeks ago, but even 48" was just too much in my opinion. At least for my use. But it's definitely where I want to get to!

Eh 3d cache seemed like a one off to me then a feature in all products, at least as it is right now.