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    And expect Memory prices to explode

    I was just going off of my poor memory (there are several more small manufacturers not including China). I know Nanya (SKorean iirc) makes ddr4 and 5. None of those are NA companies but they sell worldwide. They're all tiny in comparison to SKHynix, Micron and Samsung. The best info/articles are...
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    And expect Memory prices to explode

    Nanya, Winbond, Powerchip, are smaller companies. They haven't shut entire foundries down iirc. Only what they need to, I don't know what percentage each is running currently. Yes, for as long as supply and demand has been around tbh. Not off the top of my head. There are estimates out there...
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    And expect Memory prices to explode

    All of the big 3 are playing catch up to fill demand in regards to building fab space etc for HBM3 iirc. Their will almost assuredly be shortages due to the insane demand for it currently. Dram and NAND? It will only be a matter of them bringing back their laid off workers and firing up the...
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    And expect Memory prices to explode

    The big mannies have been cutting production on nand and memory for 6 or 8 months now. Prices have been steadily creeping back up on storage and memory unfortunately for those that missed the train. Either load up when prices bottom out or get shafted when they go through the roof again...
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    3 PSU's - which to choose?

    The fsp is currently the best PSU you can get right now hands down. The other two I haven't seen any reviews for yet.
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    Many full copper radiators aren't full copper- Igor's Lab

    I'm familiar with all of OCFs wcing guides, been a member since forever. 20 years ago that info was already sliding off the edge. Now? To say it's outdated is being kind. I'll leave it at that so as not to disparage the author any further. You would be surprised how many people use AF. And how...
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    Many full copper radiators aren't full copper- Igor's Lab

    Risk? There's zero risk when running antifreeze. We're not talking about vehicle temps. Just wimpy pc temps. It wont clog up CPU or GPU fins or stop up rads. There's no worries of thermal breakdown in a pc loop, period. By eliminating the one factor that destroys AF, heat, we have no reason to...
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    Many full copper radiators aren't full copper- Igor's Lab

    Bandsawing rads to see what the cores are really made of has been going on for what? 25+ years now? Absolutely fun to see the results and is necessary tbh. The OG sites that did all the major brands originally, then did them again 10 years later are long dead unfortunately. They did it to set...
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    Which fan/pump motherboard header should I use?

    Hub to whichever fan header you want. One of the Cha_fan for simplicities sake would be easiest.
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    Get Ready for "Gamerlicious" Nvidia Control Panel

    Meh, I can count on one hand the amount of times I've gone into Nvidia CP to change a setting in the last year or more. Doesn't make a difference to me if it's the old version or the new GFE/CP combined one. I'll set it and forget it(literally) like always. Ye olde 2070 games the same either way.
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    750 or 850W - 7800X3D/2x16GB/1080ti

    The MSI is the only one I can remember reading a review about recently. It was solid and priced really well compared to the other ATX 3.0 units I've read about. The only negative I can remember is the fan is loud. Price to performance it's hard to beat. Bequiet! Usually makes solid units but...
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    750 or 850W - 7800X3D/2x16GB/1080ti

    A quality 850 should put you in a solid position if you choose to go with a high end GPU (4090/7900xtx etc) in the future.
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    7800x3d build failure - *now working

    Enjoy the new rig!
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    Cheap but decent 120mm fans for upside down mounting?

    It was on the homepage when I logged in...and its on the bottom of your post as well. Wtf? Now it's gone from the homepage...weird.
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    Would you buy your video card from AliExpress?

    I've bought wcing gear there. GPU blocks, fittings and tubing. Always came sooner than expected and is well packaged. I'd have no problem buying more from those stores. A GPU? Nah, that's a hard pass. It's one thing to drop a couple bills on simple fittings or a block. It's something...
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    Old School Gamer Style Case Recommendations

    Yep, I highly recommend the Phanteks Enthoo-Pro. It's the best you'll find for both quality and something that embraces the best of new and old. I've used them in several builds, including one of my own x99, e-atx, sli builds. Other than availability of the black, non windowed version, they are...
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    New Metal Alpacool Apex Stealth Fan with some Impressive Numbers

    They're testing recently released fans. Old stuff has been tested over and over again all across the web. You can ask the author to test something specific in that thread. As to whether or not he will do it, who knows.
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    Looking for help with new computer build

    The only suggestion I have is to look into a atx 3.0 PSU so your set up for the future a bit better. Here are a couple of suggestions but absolutely do some research as I haven't looked at 750w units at all tbh. https://www.newegg.com/corsair-rm750e-cp-9020262-na-750-w/p/N82E16817139307...
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    Corsair 5000D Airflow - $93 @ Woot

    They're out there.
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    SSD Degradation - Slower Speeds

    Can't say that I know what the issue is unfortunately but would start the back up process ASAP juuust in case. 25% health after a year and a half is definitely worrisome. Did you happen to register it after you bought it for the 5yr warranty? As Sabrent only has a 1yr warranty if you don't. You...
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    Cheap but decent 120mm fans for upside down mounting?

    Sorry to hear you're bequiet! fan is dying. That's a real drag. Which version are you running Nazo? Being that your cash strapped, it may be worth reoiling if possible. You may get a few more months/years out of it. Giving you time to save up for a pair of those GTs or Noctua a12x25s, phanteks...
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    Cheap but decent 120mm fans for upside down mounting?

    I would avoid the people and/or places that are giving you that information. It's abjectly false. I've been using bequiet! fans of all styles and sizes for at least the last 8-10 years (easily 50-60 units by now). Mostly in client builds but also in my own rigs. They've been mounted in every...
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    Suggestions on new pump/res combo

    Glad to help! Haha, I hear ya bud. I swear my memory gets worse by the day. I'm sure my wife would agree with that sentiment 🤣 You can never have enough spare DDCs and or D5s lying around. It's always nice to have a pump or two in the parts bin just in case. I caught a sweet deal on several...
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    Suggestions on new pump/res combo

    If it hasn't already been mentioned. You just need a res top for your pump. Your pump is solid. Swiftech d5 pumps are Laing built and virtually bulletproof. Remove (it unscrews from the top) the stock d5 top and install the pump head onto the res of your choice. Bitspower, EK and Alphacool (to...
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    gigabyte GA-H170M-D3H boot loop power issues , and no display

    Roll your bios back to the version that worked prior to this update.
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    New Metal Alpacool Apex Stealth Fan with some Impressive Numbers

    Basically its a sham. Quiet but doesn't match the a12x25 in cooling.
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    Custom watercooling loop kits vs AIO, and some questions

    Yeah, that's typical unfortunately. I haven't seen any other sTRX5 blocks from anyone else but I haven't looked very hard either.
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    Custom watercooling loop kits vs AIO, and some questions

    NP, Glad to help! Which ones specifically are you looking at? If they are EK, your going to be paying what we in the wcing world call the "EK tax". Generally anything EK is marked up 25-50% more than it should be. So definitely spend the time doing your due diligence when shopping for CPU...
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    Custom watercooling loop kits vs AIO, and some questions

    You can run as many rads as you want to but yes, you will need to add a pump at a some point. You don't have to daisy chain them, you can place your rads anywhere in the loop, it won't effect your temps or flow. Usually at the third large rad is where a d5 will start to have a hard time purging...
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    Place to buy fittings and tubes

    Sorry, it's been a long time since I've needed to buy fittings. I generally just go with the shop that has the cheapest overall prices, best shipping options and has been in business the longest.
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    Place to buy fittings and tubes

    There are different fittings for each. If you buy your fittings from AliExpress you can save a lot of money but you'll have to wait 3 to 4 weeks for them.
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    Place to buy fittings and tubes

    Performance-pcs.com, Titanrig.com, modmymods.com, Amazon sells stuff for the above stores as well as a bunch of others. Tubing size is up to you honestly. Check out some finished builds online to get an idea of what sizes you like. For hardline I prefer the 16x10mm petg (avoid acrylic until...
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    Custom watercooling loop kits vs AIO, and some questions

    That's the rule of thumb for NORMAL cpus. Threadrippers are obviously a tad bit different. It's going to depend on the amount of heat your 800-1000w CPU puts out underload. Have you seen any reviews of them? What were they using to cool them? If it truly puts out 1000w your likely going to need...
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    Tesla Unveils Radical Cybertruck.

    90% of the sheep in this world buy cars for their looks and very little more. The people I've talked to that want this, like it for its being different more for the sake of its being different than anything else. Then there's the tiny si-fi crowd that have been jonesin for anything spacey for...
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    current best air coolers

    Id-cooling makes some really solid heatsinks but like everyone else, they just cant compete with Thermalrights price to performance.
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    Need Help In Replacing Our Cable Company!

    Our Internet is 220mb I believe (no idea what up is). It's pretty solid I don't think we've ever had a problem with that. Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to check those out. I just heard about something called vsee pro v2 as well but I've no real idea what it entails tbh. We just signed up...
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    [DEAD] HP 4TB HP FX900 Pro nvme $184 @Amazon. Usually $250

    Strangely, I don't think HP really made much of an effort to market this thing. I don't remember ever seeing any reviews for it personally. With that 5yr warranty and the performance it seems like an excellent option.
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    Need Help In Replacing Our Cable Company!

    Cablecards...I will have to check into that. Thanks for the heads up!
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    Need Help In Replacing Our Cable Company!

    Pfft omg that's funny, picturing the old lady in Carhartt bibs choppin wood and working on stuff in my shop. Hahaha, nope I don't think she would have any of that. Butteye is the only cable company available in our area sadly. There's also the outrageous monopolized price that's killing me...
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