I tested Borderlands 4 on an RTX 4070, and sorry Randy, but it runs really badly While it's now far from uncommon for a game to struggle with performance issues at launch, Borderlands 4 finds itself in a unique position. This is because, rather than developer Gearbox committing to just fixing the reported issues, its CEO, Randy Pitchford, is busy making bold claims about gamers and PC...

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While it's now far from uncommon for a game to struggle with performance issues at launch, Borderlands 4 finds itself in a unique position. This is because, rather than developer Gearbox committing to just fixing the reported issues, its CEO, Randy Pitchford, is busy making bold claims about gamers and PC hardware on social media, while also using customer service data to deny that the issue is widespread.Well, I finally had the chance to give Borderlands 4 a go on PC using our RTX 4070 testing rig, which we use to benchmark all the latest releases, and my experience was far from positive. Taking Randy's claims about gamers expecting to run super high graphics on low-spec PCs into consideration, I only ran the game on the medium graphics preset, while presenting my data and general experience. Our rig may not use the best graphics card or CPU, but it's still a very capable gaming PC, often running the latest releases at the high preset with decent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.Read the full story on PCGamesN: I tested Borderlands 4 on an RTX 4070, and sorry Randy, but it runs really badly

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Creamy, cheesy Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes made with layers of tender potatoes, cheddar, and Parmesan. Easy comfort food side dish!A NO FUSS SIDE DISH RECIPEScalloped Potatoes are one of those timeless comfort foods that never go out of style, and making them in the Crock Pot takes a lot of the stress out of the process. The beauty of the slow cooker is you can have your side dish cooking away while you focus on your main dish. There is nothing worse than having to pull yourself in fifty different directions trying to make your main meal, your side dish and all of that other stuff that goes with cooking an entire dinner. Its too much sometimes so I am a huge fan of using the slow cooker to make these side dishes and it still turns out amazing!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I cut this recipe in half? Yes, if you dont need all of these servings, you can certainly cut this recipe in half but you may want to use a smaller slow cooker. What else can I add to these Scalloped Potatoes? You can add yellow sliced onions when layering. You could add mushrooms, spinach, bacon, or any of your favorite cheeses. You can add shredded chicken or ham to make it more of a meal.So many options and very easy to customize. What other cheese options could I try? Use whatever you have on hand and prefer. Some easy ideas are mozzarella, or even Pepper Jack cheese.If you really want to bump up the flavor profile and are okay with a smoked flavoring, try Smoked Gouda. Its so good, I used it in my Baked Scalloped Potatoes recipe. Can I make this in advance? Sure can. You can place everything in the crock pot the day before. Please note it may take longer t cook since youre starting everything from cold. Any tips for serving these potatoes at a party? I made these for a party, and they were still good (kept on the warm setting) for 3 hours after they were done cooking. Do I need a mandolin? No, you do not need a mandolin if you dont have one. You can simply just slice the potato thinly. It may take a little longer but it can be done. Although, if you have a mandolin, Id grab it itll just make it easier on yourself. Should I peel the potatoes first? No, the potatoes dont need to be peeled, but you can peel them if thats what you prefer. Its all whatever you feel like youre up for. Have the time and energy to peel them? Go for it. Need something a little easier, skip the peeling. But, always make sure the potatoes get a good scrubbing with water and are clean before slicing them. I also suggest patting them dry with paper towels. What should I serve these Scalloped Potatoes with? So many things! I like it with Steak Bites, Roasted Chicken, Air Fryer Pork Chops, etc. Whats the best way to store leftovers? You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.Additionally, you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)russet potatoes depending on the size of the potatoes, youll need about 3-4 potatoes. Obviously, when weighing potatoes, you can never get it exactly and thats okay, as long as youre close. In general, one potato can weight about a pound if its on the larger side, so you may only need three potatoes. If you look at my ingredient picture below, youll see I had smaller potatoes, so I used 4 of them. Additionally, you can use Yukon gold potatoes instead of russets.heavy whipping cream Honestly, this really works best with full fat heavy cream. I suppose if you really needed to, half and half could be used but its a bit thinner and would cause this to be a tad more liquid-y and not set up as thick as it would when using the heavy whipping cream. Milk shouldnt be substituted as it is too thin here.low-sodium chicken broth I like to use low sodium versions when we need to check our sodium intake. If you really want to control those ingredients, I suggest using some Homemade Chicken Broth. If you like saltier things, go ahead and use regular chicken broth. If you want this to be richer, you can use Chicken Stock. unsalted butter you can use salted butter if you want to. Honestly, there is so little salt in salted butter that its not going to throw it off at all.garlic cloves I almost always prefer fresh garlic it really is going to give you the best garlic flavor but if youre in a pinch, you can use the jarred stuff.shredded cheddar cheese I shared a few other cheese ideas you could try in the Frequently Asked Question section above.shredded Parmesan cheese no parm, no problem! Try more cheddar or any of the other cheese varieties that I shared in the Frequently Asked Questions section above.HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT SCALLOPED POTATOESCut the potatoes into 1/4 thick slices. Set aside.In a small pot over low heat add the whipping cream, broth, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.Mix until just combined. You will have 1 cups of sauce. To the crock pot add a 1/3 of the potatoes.Pour a 1/2 cup of the sauce on top.Add 1/3 of the cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese on top.Repeat two more times.Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender.Top with dried parsley.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Million Dollar Mashed PotatoesCrock Pot Swamp PotatoesFuneral PotatoesThe Best Scalloped PotatoesMississippi Mud PotatoesTaco PotatoesCowboy Butter PotatoesStove Top Mashed Potatoes PrintCrock Pot Scalloped PotatoesCheesy, saucy potatoes made in teh Slow Cooker.Course Side DishCuisine AmericanPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 3 hours hoursTotal Time 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutesServings 8Calories 432kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients3 pounds russet potatoes (about 3-4 potatoes, depending how large they are)1 cup heavy whipping cream cup low-sodium chicken broth4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (can use salted)5 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)InstructionsCut 3 pounds russet potatoes into 1/4 thick slices. Set aside. You can do this by hand or with a mandolin. In a small pot over low heat add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir occasionally until the butter is fully melted (this can be done in the microwave too just don't let it boil.) Then take off heat. To the crock pot add a 1/3 of the sliced potatoes. Pour a 1/2 cup of the sauce on top. Add 1/3 shredded cheddar cheese and shredded parmesan cheese on top. Repeat two more times. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender. Optional: top with 1 teaspoon dried parsley then serve! NotesRefer to my Frequently Asked Questions above in the post for answers to popular questions and ingredient substitutions.NutritionCalories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

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