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NoxObscuras posted...

You forgot to list the cpu. But otherwise that looks like a great build. Just make sure you know how many fans your case comes with. You might need to buy extra case fans, depending on the case. Like my Phanteks P500a only comes with 3 fans in the front, so I had to buy 1 more for the back.

I knew I was forgetting something lol, edited the post. Thanks for the advice, wouldn't have thought to check that.

Jupiter posted...

First build? Yea, I probably wouldn't dabble in liquid cooling if I were you. Noctua makes some really efficient fans that are both very cooling AND quiet.

Cool, I'll look into those, thanks

PoopPotato posted...

Solid, my man. Did you get a nice monitor?

Still haven't decided on one yet. Got one you'd recommend?

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12 GB - $900
Intel Core i7-12700K - Core i7 12th Gen - $400
2TB Internal Solid State Drive SSD TM8FP6002T0C101 - $132
EVGA SuperNOVA G6 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - $140
Silicon Power Value Gaming DDR4 RAM 32GB (16GBx2) 3200MHz - $80
MSI PRO Z690-A WiFi DDR4 ProSeries Motherboard - $200
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240 - $96
Case - TBD (~$100)

Total ~ $2000

I'm new to all this and basically got this build off reddit, is there anything you guys would change? I've also heard liquid cooling can be complicated so I'm a bit nervous about that, especially since this is my first build. Should I substitute that for something else?

Katamari is epic

My brother got some zojirushi one that costs like $300. Rice seems the same as my cheap one but at least his plays a nice little melody when the rice is ready

pinky0926 posted...

I got memed into buying one and I have one piece of advice. Actually make sure you like mechanical keyboards first, particularly the height and feel of the action/type of keys you're going for.

Spent like $150 on one that had a bunch of features that were nifty and I didn't care about (RGB nonsense), and then had the singularly crap function of 1) keys so high i felt like my hands need to hover and tap in a very specific action, and 2) a big fuck off wire that clutters my desk.

So yeah, maybe actually play with one first and see if you like it.

Yeah I'm not even sure if I'd like it, and it's not like I have any problems with my current keyboard. Gonna be doing a lot of coding remotely soon so I thought it might be nice for that, but idk. Might get an $80 Keychron board and test the waters, or just forget about it entirely.

Naysaspace posted...

avoid reddit. it's one of the most elitist computer-related communities going. They'll abolutely shit all over you unless you spend $500 on a super-custom build that you assemble and solder yourself. Oh, unless you're a girl. But then you gotta show a bit of skin.

Go into a store, test the switches (clicky, semi-clicky, and linear(smooth)). Now you know what types of keys you like. Then, buy a keyboard with the keys you like, that has a design & price that fits.

Yeah I noticed that, I tried asking for advice (giving lots of specifics, not just whats a good keyboard to buy), and the only response I got was basically lol why would you buy a prebuilt if you want something decent.

What store can I test the keys at?

This shit is way too complicated

MedeaLysistrata posted...

being able to work in isolation is a huge privilege, easy coding jobs that match my lifestyle?

Obviously Im not an expert on this but I believe most software development is a collaborative effort so thats a bit tricky. You could maybe do freelance web development or something, but I dont think that would necessarily be easily. And youd still have to work with the client. Hopefully more knowledgeable people can chip in.

5000 years ago? bro we've only been around for 2022 years

I went with Java

Lanzol posted...

Cloud engineer is easy af and can get six figs easy

xue1 posted...

Cloud Engineer is an easier job than Java Developer. However, if you do Java development, that is more impressive on your resume

Is it significantly easier? I've never been super confident in my coding abilities but I'm not sure if that's just imposter syndrome

I've also heard that some cloud engineers have to be on-call at all times which turned me off, not sure how true that is though

NinjaWarrior455 posted...

What is your current skillset that the company is willing to train you in either of these tracks?

Also while Cloud engineering is booming I don't ever see Java Development diminishing in importance. It's about as valuable a job as you can get with career opportunities.

I have a BS in Computer Science but that's about the extent of my skillset or relevant experience. After reading other people's impressions I am definitely leading towards Java, the uncertainty of what exactly I would be doing as a cloud engineer makes me a bit hesitant, and software development seems more interesting.

Kloe_Rinz posted...

What does cloud engineer actually mean

im not a fan of Java so Im biased but its a very popular language and a very desired skill set

My training lists AWS/Azure, Docker/ Kubernetes Jenkin/ CI/CD, and Terraform, but I agree it's kind of a vague description and since Devops seems to be a specialized thing for people with years of experience I'm not sure what my day-to-day stuff would actually entail at an entry level. It'd be for a consultancy (yes, I already know they suck but it's my only option at this point), so I can't necessarily ask what I'd be doing either without knowing the client. I do feel like the full-stack Java is a safer bet.

BuckVanHammer posted...

Well do you want to code or work more on hardware configurations?

Probably code, although honestly I know next to nothing on what working on hardware configurations would entail.

WalkingLobsters posted...

full-stack java dev. Way more product focused roles available where you'll be able to carry your skillset into

edit: What would you be learning for front-end?

My Java training would focus on learning React, Angular, and Spring Boot. Honestly I learned nothing about any of these in any of my CS classes so I'm only familiar with the names. I've heard that Java front end is rather outdated and only used in legacy systems so I am a bit worried about the long-term practicality of what I'll be learning there, whereas cloud technology is only becoming more and more prominent.

Company I'm interviewing with is giving me the option to begin training as either a full-stack Java Developer or Cloud Engineer. The salary would be the same and I have no particular preference at the moment, so I'm just wondering if anyone here has any insight on which would be a better specialization to go into for long-term career prospects and such

how much would an animal crossing edition switch in good condition be worth

MICHALECOLE posted...

So by overrated you mean other people like it more than you

Yeah that's generally how people use the term. But I do think I make valid points. I forgot to mention it's also lacking features like motion control resulting in this monstrosityhttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/6/1/AAfOKkAADkSV.jpg

I probably do have baby hands lmao. The Dualsense is also a bit too big for me so I prefer the DS4.

It's too light, the bulkiest parts of the grip are too low so it feels slightly un-ergonomic to hold, the right analog stick is where the buttons should be so pressing buttons feels bad, glossy finish makes is a fingerprint magnet, buttons are too mushy.

I got one to try after hearing so much praise but I feel the Switch Pro controller is better in every way, other than the d-pad, which you have to go out of your way to fix on a Switch Pro controller. Oh, and the battery life. Credit where credit is due, the battery on this thing is godly, but I've gotten into the habit of charging my controllers after every session anyways.

Sometimes when my migraines get really bad I'll like pinch my arm just because that slight pain helps a little to briefly distract from the pain of the headache. Sometimes I've kind of felt a temptation to do something more severe like that in order to strengthen the diversion. Maybe it's kind of like that but instead to distract yourself from your thoughts. I could understand it to an extent.

KnightofShikari posted...

octopath traveler has a pretty nice soundtrack

I might try this since it's on Gamepass

teep_ posted...

The TWEWY games

Xenoblade Chronicles X

I loved TWEWY's OST but the gameplay never clicked with me. I know Neo has a different battle system though so maybe it's still worth a shot

I actually have a copy of XCX for some reason so maybe I'll give that a shot too

I guessed both Prime 2 and 3 before actually getting it right lol

I havent played many RPGs but I think the music is like 90% of the reason I actually enjoyed Persona 5

I liked how after you attack Aubrey with a knife some people are like oh hey its the weird knife guy

SuperVegitoFAN posted...

Let me guess, he was NOT drinking water...

The real question is probably, did he know what was in the bottle?

It sounds like he started drinking it right after he found out his verdict is guilty, so probably

idk about the lore but I love May xD. Im a May main and shes just so fun!! People get so trolled by the dolphin, and her voice lines are so cute like when she says TOTSUGEKI LOL! Shes super random but also smarter than she looks, just like me xD

A masterpiece

Itachi157 posted...

Playing Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin and understanding it made learning Japanese worth it.

How difficult is that one? Is it a bunch of archaic language? I want play it but scared I wouldnt understand shit

When I took antidepressants I would get the most vivid nightmares every night shit was wild

youll pay for this tcus smash fans are not to be trifled withmark my words

Im learning Japanese and I cant even bring myself to finish games in Japanese lol

I enjoyed it for what it was but it felt dragged out and I don't think the show is as deep as it likes to think it is. I've heard it only gets worse so I should probably drop it here?

Im playing Omori

The girls are fine but holy shit all the male voice actors are horrible. There's no inflection whatsoever

Better than Zaxbys

Multiversus

I like chipotle but I couldnt eat it that much. No matter what you get it pretty much always tastes the same

Ermac posted...

Its not really an insult more like an adjective. Man these guys are sweaty is just being aware of the competition youre up against

i like sweats, they actually play oddball lol

Actually that made it click for me, when I'm playing something like Warzone or Fall Guys or whatever with friends we just shoot the shit 90% of the time and only really start to focus on the game somewhat when things get intense, and even then we're just playing for fun and not taking it too seriously. But I could definitely see how you could have a "sweaty" squad that's trying to play optimally, only communicating pertinent information and stuff like that. Sounds boring lol

The only real competitive games I take somewhat seriously are fighting games, which I was thinking of when I made the topic. Because in that case you really have no reason not to be trying, since it's not really a social thing when you're playing a rando in ranked

pegusus123456 posted...

Sweaty can be an accurate insult towards people who take the game far too seriously.

Ironically, people who use the insult are generally the sweaty ones.

Yeah that's how it seems. I'm pretty new to playing competitive games online so it's always weird when I have a close and exciting match that I thought was really fun, win or lose, and then get hate mail afterwards. Sometimes they're good for a laugh though

ToadallyAwesome posted...

It makes perfect sense. Your trying to win so hard His palms are sweatyknees weak, arms are heavy. There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti!

Yeah I get that but like, everyone is trying to win in ranked? It's basically just an excuse to be like "oh I wasn't actually trying". When they obviously were.

Kloe_Rinz posted...

Maybe just take a chill pill and play the game it was meant to be played

I'm either drunk or high half the time which is the other thing lol. I'm not even that competitive, I think if you care enough to message someone this stuff on PS5 then you're probably the one who cares too much about winning

Also I know you guys are just joking and I'm taking this too seriously but i gotta get this shit off my chest lol

Like... you were trying to win too? Was I just supposed to put the controller down and take a swig of mountain dew so you can get a full combo off of me? Dumb insult tbh

I dropped it after a couple hours but want to give it another chance

So whats the gameplay like? Couldnt really tell much from the trailers

ellis123 posted...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/7/7/AAEv3mAADdZ9.png

based

dummy420 posted...

Going from a s8+ to the 22 ultra I gotta say no.

Thats the phone I have right now, but its pretty much dead, so I have to upgrade. Otherwise I wouldnt really see the point tbh, I hardly do anything taxing on it anyways

Puglia77 posted...

Upgraded from an S9 to S22 Ultra this past weekend. It's a heavy phone, I found out about the stylus 2 days ago and it's really cool. I think it's way too extra but if I'm going to be using this for 3+ years I don't mind it.

Yeah it really does seem overkill but Ill probably be using it for 4-5 years, so probably worth the investment. Just hope the battery life doesnt turn to shit after a year or two but thats probably inevitable. But my current phone lasts like 2 hours so anything is an upgrade haha

ZMythos posted...

I have an S21 ultra. It's a pretty solid phone. The cameras are fun to use, I've taken 100x zoom photos of landscapes and the like, and 108MP normal zoom pictures are great for posting online.

The refresh rate on the screen is also really smooth. Great for games and videos, especially on such a big screen.

Yeah the screen is what Im most excited for, sounds fantastic.

A bit more confident in the purchase now, thanks guys

People are monsters

Ordered on Prime day when it was $840 but looking more into it Im kinda concerned about the battery life. I dont think Id take nearly enough pictures to justify the camera and Id never use the stylus. But I am way overdue for an upgrade and I doubt therell be decent sales on other phones until Black Friday.

Anyone here have one? Thoughts?

You can get away with a lot when your entire business strategy is FOMO