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Is a 3060 worth it?

Potatoking4765
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Usually I'd say worth is subjective. But. No.

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Not at that price.

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That's almost 2x MSRP. Nope. 

What the horse considers play, the monkey considers business...

But to Tom, it's all foolery. 

 

 

 

 

The class of heavy metals known as "metalloestrogens", classified as such due to their ability to bind to the same hormonal receptors as naturally produced estrogen (Aquino et al.), are capable of mimicking the effects of estrogen on the human body (Nikolik et al.). Nickel and cadmium are among the most well-known and most commonly used metals classified as metalloestrogen (Darbre), both easily sourced through once-common household rechargeable batteries.

Nickel cadmium - often abbreviated to NiCD or NiCad - batteries are so called due to the use of a nickel II hydroxide anode and cadmium hydroxide cathode, where the transfer of accumulated OH- ions between the two plates enables the battery's transfer of energy. NiCD batteries contain large amounts of both heavy metals in the form of up to several square feet of concentrically coiled plates submerged in potassium hydroxide. Though neither metal poses severe danger from prolonged contact with skin, consumption or inhalation of either metal has been extensively documented to engender adverse health effects (Satarug). 

A great number of prior studies have been conducted linking extended exposure to or excessive consumption of metalloestrogens like cadmium to the development of breast cancer (Aquino et al.) - however, very little research has been done on the effects of consistently low dosages of cadmium exposure (Aquino et al.). Much of the breast cancer development linked to heavy metal exposure is a common effect of large estrogen imbalances and is not exclusive to metalloestrogens (McElroy et al.). Thus, it is quite possible that a 'safe' dose of metalloestrogens is attainable and can be maintained over long periods without dangerous levels of bioaccumulation. 

Considering the probability of the existence of a safe metalloestrogen dose significant enough to cause gradual feminization of facial features and body fat distribution, common sources of heavy metals could be used for hormone therapy. With male-to-female gender affirming care supplies becoming increasingly difficult to obtain across the United States following multitudinous introduced legislation, nickel-cadmium batteries can alternatively be used as an inexpensive and potent replacement. 

 

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54 minutes ago, Potatoking4765 said:

is that a good price for it nowadays?

if by "good price" you mean worth your money, that would depend on you

if by "good price" you mean it's selling for less than what other places are selling, then yes, $750 sounds about right for a 3060 nowadays

 

personally, unless i really want it or i can justify the cost thru other means, i wouldnt touch a 3060 at $750

 

I bought a 3060 at $750 at mid of march, on launch week pretty much, only because i can justify the cost thru other means

 

I want to say "wait for prices to drop" but that could be years to come at this point, or never

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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Just now, adarw said:

can you explain on that? lol

for me personally, crypto mining

some other examples i can think of, basically your work requires a GPU like GFX designer and what not

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

for me personally, crypto mining

some other examples i can think of, basically your work requires a GPU like GFX designer and what not

did you make your money back with mining yet?

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3 hours ago, dizmo said:

Usually I'd say worth is subjective. But. No.

I think that depends on the country you are living in, i am sure that there is a simple way to find out what an average 3060 costs in your country, and if it is way below average pricing, it may be a good deal

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50 minutes ago, gumpAUT said:

I think that depends on the country you are living in, i am sure that there is a simple way to find out what an average 3060 costs in your country, and if it is way below average pricing, it may be a good deal

Good deal =/= worth.

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Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

Spoiler

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36 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

No, not at all tbh. How much are other card like a 6600xt as an example? 

This was 600 USD yesterday  😄 

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Radeon-RX-6600-XT/dp/B09BK6NJ9N/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=6600+xt&qid=1632133651&sr=8-5

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