Recent content by jwright201

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    Noctua 40mm fan PSU Replacement Help

    Hi all, I recently ordered a Noctua 40mm fan to replace the noisy stock 40mm fan on my 1U PSU. However I overlooked that the stock fan is 20mm thick, but this Noctua fan is only 10mm. Will it still be good enough for the power supply or should I return it for a 20mm thick Noctua?
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    Best HTPC software for gaming?

    Hello all, Recently I have been piecing together an HTPC build using a Ryzen 3 2200G, 2x4gb ddr4-3200, etc. I will be using it for watching movies and stuff like that, but hopefully some light gaming since the 2200G has decent integrated graphics. I've seen that Kodi is a well regarded free...
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    1080 ti now or wait for 1170/80?

    I found a 1080 ti for a pretty good price of $535 (used), so at that price should I wait for the rumored 2 1/2 weeks until the new cards release or should I go ahead and pull the trigger on the 1080 ti?
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    Netflix inconsistent fps Windows 10

    I just got a new Windows laptop to replace my 2012 macbook pro. Eveything about it is great except netflix will drop frames. It will be running at the smooth 30 fps but then for a few seconds it will drop down to maybe 15fps and then jump back up to 30fps and keep going back and forth. I know it...
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    Wait for mobile volta/turing or just go for pascal?

    Hello, I'm in the market for a gaming laptop, especially now that the 8th gen 6 core intel mobile chips have come out. I need a laptop that's relatively thin and light and with a large battery so I can use it for school. I've narrowed it down to the new MSI GS65 or the Gigabyte Aero 15x, both of...