Recent content by logainofhades

Unless you want Nvidia specific features, I would go with a 7900xt. They are typically similar in price, and faster.

I would bios update, and do a 5700x3d with that GPU. Would make for a great combo, especially with you doing 1080p.

I can run WoW off my external ssd if I want to. I back up my install on it from time to time, and use it when testing out new systems that I have built for friends and family.

The Predator and Nitros are good. Your walmart and best buy basic specials not so much. Microcenter would not give my laptop a platinum collection moniker if it was junk.

A single 1tb for OS and a separate 2tb for games is always a good idea. Windows borks and needs reinstalled, you don't lose your game installs. I would have done 32gb ram though, as it's quite cheap for ddr4. I also would have chosen a 7600xt, for more vram.

I would choose the Acer for the bigger screen. I am on my second Acer gaming laptop and have had 0 issues with either. Gave my wife my old 7th gen intel equipped one.

Cyberpower and ibuypower put junk PSU's in their budget gaming systems, so absolutely not a good idea. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.29 @ Amazon)...

Assuming you are playing at 1080p here, but cheapest options are 12th gen Intel, or 5700x3d, and reuse your current ram. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor ($209.98 @ GameStop) Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Steel Legend ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($129.99 @...

I have 2 of an older revision of this one, and I have been quite happy with them. PCPartPicker Part List Monitor: Acer Nitro XV1 XV271U M3bmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor ($199.99 @ Amazon) Total: $199.99 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by...

I would avoid 13th and 14th gen Intel. Intel has claimed they fixed the issues with them, but sadly only time will tell. Assuming you are gaming, I would cut back a bit on CPU and board, and dump more into GPU. Also assuming you are wanting to reuse your current ddr4 ram here. Amazon has a great...

I also would say 5700x3d is a great option. It really isn't that far behind the 5800x3d, and games on par with the non x3d Ryzen 7000 chips. 7600x3d bundle kinda sucks, considering Microcenter was selling the 7800x3d for the same price, prior to the 7600x3d release.

I would say the 3070 is overkill. If you want something that can grow with them a bit, I would just go with an 8600g based rig. AM5 will be around a few more years, giving you upgrade options as they get older. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 4.3 GHz 6-Core Processor ($167.99 @...

While not as active as I used to be, I am still playing.

Classic Final Fantasy, I always loved the red mage/red wizard. That carried through when I played FFXI only, years ago. WoW, I main a ret paladin.

I rarely buy games, at full price. WoW expansions are the only thing I play full price for.