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    What cooling fans should i buy.

    I agree with pcgamer, the noctua S-12 redux is hard to beat for a 120mm case fan https://www.pcgamer.com/best-pc-fans/
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    What CPU is better

    I think you mean "GPU" and it's the 1660 6GB https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KYEqBXCZ33vXk2aJ8Wdd2m-650-80.png.webp
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    Introduce yourself here!

    My first PC was the Mattel Aquarius (no need to google it, pcgamer did a short blurb on it) https://www.pcgamer.com/a-look-back-at-the-weird-terrible-keyboards-of-70s-and-80s-pcs/ and my first PC game was One on One: Dr. J vs Larry Bird (a simulation game between the spoke person for Dr. Pepper...
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    Question Is the Cooler Master HAF XB EVO lan box good enough for 2020?

    if the case suits all your needs as you claim then it's good enough if you need a usb 3.1 port (you list as a con) then it's not good enough my personal opinion (which should only matter to me not you), I have a CM HAF 912 for my work PC. The cases are solid enough and recommendable but I've...
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    Question What you think about these duo: Intel Core i7-9700 and MSI MPG Z390?

    yes a lot of sites have moved on from it (it's a shame) but a few still do it including techspot on their expanded reviews https://www.techspot.com/article/1637-how-we-test-cpu-gaming-benchmarks/ and techpowerup forum asked for it it reviews On popular demand from comments over the past...
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    Question What you think about these duo: Intel Core i7-9700 and MSI MPG Z390?

    That only rings true if all you ever do is play those games at those settings and never upgrade your video card. This is why many sites will even test at 720p and many people scream how no one plays at that resolution while also showcasing their lack of knowledge. The faster GPU takes away...
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    Working from home? Show us your setup!

    How does everyone have such clean desks? I have bills, tax papers, family pics, spare hard drives, and all kinds of crap on my desk.
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    Question What you think about these duo: Intel Core i7-9700 and MSI MPG Z390?

    I have a 9700k in a Z370 mobo and runs through every game with ease. I would not consider AMD low quality, in fact I would say they are of equal quality and often give you more for your dollar. That said, as a pure gaming CPU its hard to beat intel especially when the CPU is overclocked. If...
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    Working from home? Show us your setup!

    sitting in my basement office, away from the kids...and cat
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    Question What RPG did you FINALLY find time to play?

    I just replayed the Witcher 2, still holds up great! The first one is ok but definitely the black sheep of the series.
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    Question What RPG did you FINALLY find time to play?

    After 35 years I finally finished Rogue...anything happen while I was gone?