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YOU'LL GET CAUGHT UP IN THE....... CROSSFIRE! And Chinese X79, too!

Is Crossfire ever a good idea? Are Chinese X79 boards still a good idea?

No... almost never. But that's not going to stop me.


But first... What am I drinking???

One of ...

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Chinese Import GPUs... 1080p Gaming for only $55.

I purchased this pair of GPUs on TaoBao.com for only $110 combined, after shipping. These RX 470D GPUs were certainly put to good use in the mines (although it looks like they were mining coal, not...

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Best Looking AIO EVER!!! DeepCool GamerStorm Castle 240EX Review

Last year, I took a look at the DeepCool Gamer Storm Castle 240... and it was one of the most talked about coolers ever on this channel. But there was one major problem... you couldn't buy one.

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A different kind of post...

So... there are some changes coming in the next month or so to the channel.


My wife and I are going to be selling our house. It's a bit bitter sweet, as we've lived here since 2010...

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Pro-level WiFi at Home - Ubiquiti Unifi NanoHD Review

There are so many wireless routers on the market for your home... but all of them suffer from similar problems. Limited range, single radio, and limited support for large number of connections. But...

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I'm.... on the side of an LCD!!!!!! iBUYPOWER Snowblind Overview

Meet my new benchmark test bench... the iBUYPOWER Snowblind.  Get one for yourself at https://www.iBUYPOWER.co...

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What is RAID???

What is RAID, what is it used for, and which solution is the right one for you?


But first... What am I drinking???

I started with a Bells Brewing (Comstock, MI) Winter Wheat ...

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Retro-style Pixel Art Screen! Divoom Tivoo Review

It's Friday Flight time... just on a Saturday... And I'm taking a look at the Divoom Tivoo-Max, a pixel art screen, smart speaker, notification screen, and just all around cool looking piece of kit...

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GTX 1650 Revisit - I was accurate, but wrong...

Is it possible to be borth right and wrong at the same time? Yes it is... when the RX 570 price drop turns out to be permanent.


But first... What am I drinking???

Westphalene...

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InWin RS212 Temperature Testing

Part one of this review didn't go so well... mainly because I tried to put 5lb worth of CPU coolers into a 10lb bag.  Let's see if the right coolers make a difference.


But fir...

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InWin Makes Server Chassis? RS212 2U Case Review

Did you know InWin makes server cases? Neither did I, which is why I was very excited for the opportunity to review the InWin IW-RS212-02SN 2U Server Chassis. Does it stand up to high-end OEM cases...

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Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones for $59??? - Friday Flights

Mixcder reached out and asked if I'd be interested in reviewing their E9 Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth/Wired headphones. So what did I think of them?


But first... What am I drin...

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Shhh... be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2 Review

The be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Revision 2 has a name that is nearly as big as the case itself. But should you make it your next chassis?


But first... What am I drinking???

S...

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VPN Everything! OpenVPN Gateway Tutorial

Instructions and example files can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xz6Ek2ZE3Y...

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Great performance, Little Package - Scythe Big Shuriken 3 Review

Looking for a high-performance ITX cooler that won't break the bank? Today I'm taking a look at the Big Shuriken 3, the latest revision of Scythe's killer ITX heatsink.


But first.....

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Value King or nah? GTX 1650 Review

Introducing the all new nVidia GTX 1650, the latest Turing based GPU. Priced at just $149 (or $179), is it the new budget king, or the Duke's spoiled nephew?


But first... What am I...

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Virtualize Everyting! - Proxmox Install Tutorial

Want to know how to setup Proxmox so you can start virtualizing servers? This tutorial is for you.


But first... What am I drinking???

Tutorials mean cocktails! Today, it's a ...

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Server Room Build Part 2!!! Virtualization Server Build!

It all started so well...


But first... What am I drinking???

Today is the Uff-da from New Glarus Brewing Co (Wisconsin).  Claims to be a big bier with a mahogany hue and...

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Noctua NH-U12A - Most Impressive

Introducing the all new NH-U12A from Noctua.  This 120mm dual-fan air cooler boasts some impressive specs, like 100% RAM height compatibility and performance well beyond it's weight class. &nb...

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InWin A1 Plus... It's bigger on the inside

At CES 2019, In Win unveiled an update to their A1 Mini ITX case.  They're calling it the (dramatic pause) A1 Plus.  Find out what's new and whether or not you should pick one up for your...

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Brand New Addressable RGB Fan Kits!

Addressable RGB lighting has been steadily improving, and manufacturers are looking to differentiate their products in other ways. So here we have spinning frame, no frame, and full color fan blade...

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SteamLink vs Raspberry Pi 3 - Which one is better?

Valve announced a few months ago they are discontinuing the Steam Link console.  But, rather than abandoning the home streaming platform, they've also released a Steam Link app for the Raspber...

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Daughter builds her first PC!

Miss builds her first PC!


But first... What are we drinking???

Virgin Cuba Liebre.  Typically made with rum, these are just CocaCola and a lime wedge.  Or in my dau...

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Delidding an i7-7820X... Worth It? - Friday Flights

Two weeks ago, I wanted to overclock my i7-7820X workstation, but was stymied by poor cooling performance.  Was the Intel TIM to blame???


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Small but MIGHTY! Dr Zaber Sentry 2.0 Build and Review!

The ZZ Dr. Zaber Sentry 2.0 is a game-console-sized Mini-ITX PC chassis that packs some BIG hardware.  Namely, room for a full-sized graphics card.  But can it really be that easy to buil...

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Should you upgrade to 4400MHz memory? - Patriot Viper Steel Series Review

Memory speeds... do they actually make a difference when overclocking?  When Patriot asked me to review the Viper Steel Series 4400MHz 16GB memory kit, I figured that was the perfect question ...

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Cooling an i7-7820x...Why is this so hard???

I built an x299 system a couple months ago with an i7-7820X 8-core CPU and an MSI x299 Creation motherboard.  Cooling this combo was a Scythe Fuma Rev. B. dual 120mm tower cooler.  Spec-w...

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PC Rescue! Let's save Rett from himself...

Rett's PC is a hand-me-down upgraded from hand-me-down and discarded parts he's collected over the years.  And while it runs, it's time to bring him into this decade.


But firs...

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Affordable Sim Racing Wheel Stand - Arozzi Velocità Review

Getting into Sim Racing is often an expensive proposition, especially when you start expanding beyond your wheel and pedals.  The Arozzi Velocita promises to be a sturdy and compact wheel stan...

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GeIL Super Luce 3200 RGB Memory - Friday Flights!

The GeIL Super Luce 3200MHz DDR4 memory kit sports something we don't see all that often in RGB memory these days... aggressive timings and performance.  Rather than the standard 16-18-18-36 &...

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