Mokorider
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Here I was thinking that I was building my PC at the wrong time when I got my Aorus 5080 for $1800 back in June. So glad I finished building my PC just in time before this RAM price spike. Yikes.
- Aug 30, 2012
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I saw Crucial was doing preorders for RAM sticks yesterday.
But with console delays…and these companies not wanting to be stuck with dead stock…it’s the bubble bursting, new players entering the game (which ain’t happening) or more capacity.
I got a 5000 series Ryzen, 4090 and 128 GB of RAM in my desktop. I should be alright. I’m just scared of this streaming as a service model taking hold.
Nujavez
formerly gatorad3
- Dec 18, 2008
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What are your thoughts? I picked up an Xbox Ally X and am over the moon about it
Nujavez
formerly gatorad3
- Dec 18, 2008
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Congrats on picking up the Xbox Ally X!
Thoughts so far... cant get over the huge 8.8" OLED screen
. I previously used the old 2024 Ally X and wanted to try out a bigger screen and this definitely doesnt disappoint. But I do feel like i have to be a lot more careful carrying around this device despite the build quality being solid it feels like something more prone to break if it were to drop/fall. Other than that the speakers are solid, battery life is just about as good as my old Ally X, been gaming a lot more ever since I got it.Edit:
Another thing noticed was Lenovo's Legion space software wasnt as snappier/as fast pulling up compared to ROG's Armoury Crate. Maybe when Lenovo brings the Xbox software to the Legion Go 2 that might change..
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rbk93
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I'll post it here, don't think we have a dedicated PC gaming thread.
Can anyone assist me with playing CS2 with a Xbox controller?
I watched like 3 YouTube tutorials but none worked.
I was able to fix it for PUBG on PC, so kind of lost here.
Can anyone assist me with playing CS2 with a Xbox controller?
I watched like 3 YouTube tutorials but none worked.
I was able to fix it for PUBG on PC, so kind of lost here.
RustyShackleford
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- Jul 20, 2009
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Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Steam Year In Review 2025
Our annual platform summary for developers
Ram prices putting the Steam Machines in danger.
Now Valve is hoping to launch this year
- Apr 30, 2010
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The price they would have to charge with current prices would kill it. Sheesh, might have finally got me out of building though, save me money.
- Aug 12, 2012
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Precisely... even if they took an L to launch at a great rate for buyers, it would soon doom it later on if they quickly moved prices back into healthy profitability... at first, was just thinking they need to figure out how to drop them without RAM as as alternative option... but its a way bigger issue now.
Good grief I feel super vindicated for losing my mind and building multiple systems in 2025. Then went on to hoard enough parts to enjoy buidling in 2026 without feeling mamed. SMH...
- Aug 30, 2012
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Greed has made it difficult to be a die hard PC enthusiast the last 6 years.
I bought a laptop a few months ago. Forgot about the RAM crisis…wanted to upgrade to 64 GB and saw the $800 number ( an increase of 100%). I returned the laptop. Things can only get worse or hopefully something changes, it’s affecting Steam console, PS6 and next Xbox.
I bought a laptop a few months ago. Forgot about the RAM crisis…wanted to upgrade to 64 GB and saw the $800 number ( an increase of 100%). I returned the laptop. Things can only get worse or hopefully something changes, it’s affecting Steam console, PS6 and next Xbox.
- Aug 12, 2012
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From a PC gaming and DIY build perspective, the segment is growing like wildfire... its leaving console gaming in the dust (popularity & profitabilty)... So with demand continuing to escalate (the last decade), combined with the AI driven hardware demand, its all being curved as of late... I just try to look at things as if it were my own coffee shop, and what I'd do to maximixe profits for the longevity of my own business... its tough to argue that anyone is to "blame" so to speak... the foundation of it all is organic growth and something PC enthusiats should be proud of... They were right, PC gaming is superior and more and more are realizing it everyday. Still, we all vote with our wallets and things will mend some. Not that "snapback" but more in our favor.
All this crap is starting to sit because its far too overpriced, ultimately we still control the market... it just takes some time to shift and adapt. They are still nothing without us.
All this crap is starting to sit because its far too overpriced, ultimately we still control the market... it just takes some time to shift and adapt. They are still nothing without us.
rbk93
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I think my PC is broken. It powers on but OS doesn't boot up anymore nor do the mouse/keyboard power up when the tower is on.
Nike Jordan
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- Apr 30, 2010
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I wonder if that's to offset some of the cost of the steam deck.
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- Oct 13, 2001
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Left console gaming @ XBOX One and haven't looked back. Me and my folks wish that we would've made the jump sooner.
Really enjoying this life.
- Aug 12, 2012
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Yup yup... I'm so far down the rabbit hole now... well, I'll just leave it at that.
RustyShackleford
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Xbox executives said they believe wholesale RAM prices will double by next year, too. They use GDDR, but DDR5 should also be affected.As predicted it went nuts. Also this hurt looking back on orders
**** is will out there
- Aug 30, 2012
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RAM inflating more than Ox Tails.
I bought a new laptop and definitely paid more than $1K more than what it should actually cost.
Samsung, Micron and Sk-Hynix are the mafia right now. This insanity started about a year ago.
Phones, Tablets, game consoles, PCs, IOT devices…just about everything. Cars, TVs.
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- Feb 2, 2025
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If you’re planning to invest in any type of PC, NOW is the time to do it. Things will skyrocket before the end of this year and will continue to go up for the foreseeable future. It will take an act of god for AI to go away in the scope it’s planning to take over. On top of that, this far right admin is ready and willing to strip regulations down to nothing to help that.
We’re ******
We’re ******
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- Sep 12, 2014
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I’ve caught the urge to build a pc for no reason
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Bad timing...
rbk93
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It's worth it if you have the money.
- Apr 30, 2010
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Not the best time (but also might be the best time before it goes completely bonkers) but if you have a Microcenter near you it might not be so bad.
- Aug 12, 2012
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I'm a compulsive builder, so I listened to the warning signs and stockpiled a bunch of key components in 2025 and constantly keep an eye out for rare steals... but still, if you're gonna do it, mid range GPU's are down a bit as of today.
For the next few years, there will always be no time better than yesterday. Have fun brodi...
Agreed, MC is my second home. Bundle deals are the way...
