2019 Black Friday Thread

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Piecing together a computer build right now and I'm kicking myself for missing out on the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD they had on sale the other day for like $81. The week before I ordered a 1 TB SATA SSD and they lost it in the mail for $86 just for a reference on how good that NVMe deal was. It was a lightning deal and sold out in 10 minutes.

Maybe you'll find something here jd.

https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/...am-amd-gpu-ssd

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Maybe you'll find something here jd.

https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/...am-amd-gpu-ssd

I've pretty much just crossed off Samsung drives from my list. They are good drives but the premium they slap on them for all of the added marketing just isn't worth it to me.

That 660p deal could be ok but you can get TLC drives for that price.

That HP EX950 looks solid on paper but I have PTSD from past HP experiences and 2 TB is more $$ than I want to spend on something thats going to amount to maybe a couple millisecond differences in what I'll be using it for. Even a SATA drive is more speed than I will ever need.

I'm really just hoping the 500GB ADATA drive drops down below $50 somewhere on a flash sale and pair it with a 1TB Vulcan/MX500/SU800 SATA drive. The Vulcan drive is what Amazon lost in shipping that I bought on sale which I'm kind of salty about.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I've pretty much just crossed off Samsung drives from my list. They are good drives but the premium they slap on them for all of the added marketing just isn't worth it to me.

That 660p deal could be ok but you can get TLC drives for that price.

That HP EX950 looks solid on paper but I have PTSD from past HP experiences and 2 TB is more $$ than I want to spend on something thats going to amount to maybe a couple millisecond differences in what I'll be using it for. Even a SATA drive is more speed than I will ever need.

I'm really just hoping the 500GB ADATA drive drops down below $50 somewhere on a flash sale and pair it with a 1TB Vulcan/MX500/SU800 SATA drive. The Vulcan drive is what Amazon lost in shipping that I bought on sale which I'm kind of salty about.

Well... good luck with it.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Well... good luck with it.

Shouldn't be too hard to find with a little patience. I havent even got the motherboard in the mail yet so still plenty of time. Going to be my first AMD build so hopefully its not a terrible experience.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/s9jrrV

What I'm working with so far. GPU and case are being recycled from my current build. Just need the storage and probably going to upgrade the CPU cooler with something. That motherboard is completely overkill but I'm planning on in a couple years since AM4 is only guaranteed through 2020 that I'm going to upgrade to a top of the line Ryzen 4000 when they are clearing out stock for AM4+ or w/e they will call the next socket.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Shouldn't be too hard to find with a little patience. I havent even got the motherboard in the mail yet so still plenty of time. Going to be my first AMD build so hopefully its not a terrible experience.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/s9jrrV

What I'm working with so far. GPU and case are being recycled from my current build. Just need the storage and probably going to upgrade the CPU cooler with something. That motherboard is completely overkill but I'm planning on in a couple years since AM4 is only guaranteed through 2020 that I'm going to upgrade to a top of the line Ryzen 4000 when they are clearing out stock for AM4+ or w/e they will call the next socket.

Looks good.
I'd like to hear how your build goes. I've done two with AMD GPU's but never used anything but Intel cpu.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Looks good.
I'd like to hear how your build goes. I've done two with AMD GPU's but never used anything but Intel cpu.

Ya I'm a little anxious about it lol.

The last thing I bought that was AMD I wouldn't even be able to tell you what the **** it was. I was real young and bought a graphics card off the shelf at a Circuit City and based my choice on the larger number on the box. I had no clue what the **** I was looking at but I needed something to throw in a Dell premade computer so it could play games other than minesweeper. This was like early 2000's playing Call of Duty 1 and running a paper route.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Looks good.
I'd like to hear how your build goes. I've done two with AMD GPU's but never used anything but Intel cpu.

Built the computer a couple days ago and everything went flawlessly.

This is what I ended up with and I edited the prices to show what I paid for them at the time I bought them. I bought the GPU, Case, and PSU 1.5+ years ago. It's kind of crazy how expensive that PSU is now compared to what I paid for it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LNpshg

The only regret I have is that I ordered the larger ADATA NVMe through Rakuten because it was a good deal and the computer is sitting in a closet right now still waiting for that thing to be shipped so I have yet to do anything with it besides install windows and run a couple benchmark programs to make sure its stable. That is my first, only, and last order through Rakuten.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Built the computer a couple days ago and everything went flawlessly.

This is what I ended up with and I edited the prices to show what I paid for them at the time I bought them. I bought the GPU, Case, and PSU 1.5+ years ago. It's kind of crazy how expensive that PSU is now compared to what I paid for it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LNpshg

The only regret I have is that I ordered the larger ADATA NVMe through Rakuten because it was a good deal and the computer is sitting in a closet right now still waiting for that thing to be shipped so I have yet to do anything with it besides install windows and run a couple benchmark programs to make sure its stable. That is my first, only, and last order through Rakuten.

Good looking build. It's always nice when you get done and flip the switch and the thing actually posts.

$99 for a TB of NVME SSD is so much better than what it was costing when I did my last builds 2+ years ago.

Never heard of Rakuten and now it isn't likely I'll be looking in to them.

Was there anything different about doing a Ryzen build or is is same shit, different names on the components? Is it just as easy to match up compatible mobo, ram as it is with Intel builds?

[BryanBusby]

BB is doing a lot of BF items now if you're a douche with elite status like me.

Originally Posted by jd1020

Shouldn't be too hard to find with a little patience. I havent even got the motherboard in the mail yet so still plenty of time. Going to be my first AMD build so hopefully its not a terrible experience.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/s9jrrV

What I'm working with so far. GPU and case are being recycled from my current build. Just need the storage and probably going to upgrade the CPU cooler with something. That motherboard is completely overkill but I'm planning on in a couple years since AM4 is only guaranteed through 2020 that I'm going to upgrade to a top of the line Ryzen 4000 when they are clearing out stock for AM4+ or w/e they will call the next socket.

If you have a Microcenter near by, go there instead of Amazon.

[DeepPurple]

I was in Walmart this afternoon. In the electronics aisle they had a 70" Vizio 4K LED TV for $698. Also PS 4 bundled with 3 games for $199. Others are selling the PS but not until Thursday. I got a flyer in the mail from Belks the clothing store, and they were advertising the PS combo available Thur - Saturday.

I've never played videos games since Pacman. I loved that game in the early 80's, got really good at it, would often score over 100,000. Eventually I stopped playing and have never looked at PS or Xbox. I think if I owned one, I would be more interested in something like flying an airplane. Do any of you think a novice pushing 70 years old would be kept amused with a PS, I would probably need games that I can play alone.



Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Only on PlayStation PS4 Console Bundle, Black
Average rating:3.9out of5stars, based on8reviews8 reviews
SonyWalmart # 577762969Teen
$199.00 List WAS $299.99

[Sofa King]

Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I was in Walmart this afternoon. In the electronics aisle they had a 70" Vizio 4K LED TV for $698. Also PS 4 bundled with 3 games for $199. Others are selling the PS but not until Thursday. I got a flyer in the mail from Belks the clothing store, and they were advertising the PS combo available Thur - Saturday.

I've never played videos games since Pacman. I loved that game in the early 80's, got really good at it, would often score over 100,000. Eventually I stopped playing and have never looked at PS or Xbox. I think if I owned one, I would be more interested in something like flying an airplane. Do any of you think a novice pushing 70 years old would be kept amused with a PS, I would probably need games that I can play alone.



Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Only on PlayStation PS4 Console Bundle, Black
Average rating:3.9out of5stars, based on8reviews8 reviews
SonyWalmart # 577762969Teen
$199.00 List WAS $299.99

Never too old to try. Just depends on what kind of games you would like. Watch some gameplay on youtube before you decide what to get. Nintendo switch might have an easier learning curve.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I was in Walmart this afternoon. In the electronics aisle they had a 70" Vizio 4K LED TV for $698. Also PS 4 bundled with 3 games for $199. Others are selling the PS but not until Thursday. I got a flyer in the mail from Belks the clothing store, and they were advertising the PS combo available Thur - Saturday.

I've never played videos games since Pacman. I loved that game in the early 80's, got really good at it, would often score over 100,000. Eventually I stopped playing and have never looked at PS or Xbox. I think if I owned one, I would be more interested in something like flying an airplane. Do any of you think a novice pushing 70 years old would be kept amused with a PS, I would probably need games that I can play alone.



Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Only on PlayStation PS4 Console Bundle, Black
Average rating:3.9out of5stars, based on8reviews8 reviews
SonyWalmart # 577762969Teen
$199.00 List WAS $299.99

Those games are all dope.

[Demonpenz]

Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I was in Walmart this afternoon. In the electronics aisle they had a 70" Vizio 4K LED TV for $698. Also PS 4 bundled with 3 games for $199. Others are selling the PS but not until Thursday. I got a flyer in the mail from Belks the clothing store, and they were advertising the PS combo available Thur - Saturday.

I've never played videos games since Pacman. I loved that game in the early 80's, got really good at it, would often score over 100,000. Eventually I stopped playing and have never looked at PS or Xbox. I think if I owned one, I would be more interested in something like flying an airplane. Do any of you think a novice pushing 70 years old would be kept amused with a PS, I would probably need games that I can play alone.



Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Only on PlayStation PS4 Console Bundle, Black
Average rating:3.9out of5stars, based on8reviews8 reviews
SonyWalmart # 577762969Teen
$199.00 List WAS $299.99

if nothing else play games where you just walk and beat people up or buy a classics package. There are lots of easier to play games you just have to work at it like anything else

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

If you have a Microcenter near by, go there instead of Amazon.

I live about 90 mins away from a Microcenter but most of their deals are being matched right now outside of the bundle deals and the $30 savings isnt worth the 3 hour round trip, plus they charge way more tax than Newegg.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I live about 90 mins away from a Microcenter but most of their deals are being matched right now outside of the bundle deals and the $30 savings isnt worth the 3 hour round trip, plus they charge way more tax than Newegg.

I wouldn't trust Newegg anymore. They've been way too loose with information over the years.