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    For DDR5 memory at 2000mhz...run FCLK at 2000 or 2067 and higher?

    overclocking FCLK only makes sense for SKU with more than 1CCD (7900x, 7950x) performance-wise. There is very little performance gain with it. If you only have 1 CCD, making the computer potentially unstable for negligible difference in performance is not worth it.
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    For DDR5 memory at 2000mhz...run FCLK at 2000 or 2067 and higher?

    FCLK on Zen 5 runs asynchronous permanently and 1:1 is impossible.
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    i7 is so much more inefficient

    I undervolted it, but it is still too much. I ended up getting a 7800X3D for less than $300, but the chip I have is not very good. I tried PBO undervolt, but it can't even handle a negative 10 and it would throw errors when stress-tested. It can't also do fclk overclock and the max ulck is...
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    i7 is so much more inefficient

    I have a 13600K and recently tried a 13700K and I was shocked at how inefficient the 13700K is. It is pulling 100W more watts than 13600K even though it only has 2 extra P cores. My room also got noticeably warmer.
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    Coil Whine on Nvidia 4090 and 4080 cards

    All graphics card coil whine especially when stressed to the max. If you think your graphics card does not coil whine, try to run furmark or OCCT GPU stress test.
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    Can someone explain to me how NVENC/OBS work with Nvidia GPUs and the GPU load they cause?

    Consumer NVIDIA GPUs have a limit of 3 max concurrent encode and 1 decode video streams until recently (increased to 5 max concurrent endcode and 1 decode). https://developer.nvidia.com/video-encode-and-decode-gpu-support-matrix-new RTX A2000 should be unrestricted. There is a hack to remove...
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    Listening mp3 songs/albums in the car

    You cannot download an mp3 on YouTube without transcoding. You can download aac or opus directly on youtube.
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    Wifi card not initialized on 2 Lenovo Thinkcentre m720s. Dead pci-e slots or something else?

    Amazon sells an NGFF to m.2 adapter for WiFi. I used it to upgrade an old laptop to have WiFi 6 (Intel AX210) https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mini+pcie+to+m.2+adapter&sprefix=mini+pcie+to+m.2+%2Caps%2C241&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_17
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    Z690 or Z790 for photo editing and mild overclock

    I suggest you spend a little more on the SSD and get a WD SN850X. It is the best SSD without any known issues and does not suffer from speed degradation. https://old.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1146b0s/ssd_sequential_write_slowdowns/ For fans, if you want the best value and are willing to...
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    What happened to Graphics Card box art babes?

    Yeston makes these themed types of cards.
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    Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super crashing under load

    Check if you still have warranty coverage, Gigabyte should have 3-year warranty on GPUs.
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    add PCI SSD compatibility P8Z77-V PRO motherboard

    Another alternative instead of modding BIOS is to use CLOVER-EFI bootloader method. https://winraid.level1techs.com/t/guide-nvme-boot-without-modding-your-uefi-bios-clover-efi-bootloader-method/31665#msg107724
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    samsung 990 pro

    The Samsung 990 Pro, 980 Pro abd 970 EVO suffer from sequential write slowdown that persists even after a 10min rest. WD SN850X does not suffer from these issues. https://old.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/1146b0s/ssd_sequential_write_slowdowns/
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    Checking for mistakes in my PC build!

    AMD CPUs has massive performance uplift with a fast RAM with tight timings. Ideally a 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 AMD Expo kit https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb/p/N82E16820374427?Item=N82E16820374427 If you want air cooler, peerless assassin is really good. If you want all-in-one liquid...
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    At my wits end with PC issues. HELP!

    memtest is not very good at testing stability. TM5 w/ Anta777 extreme config is really good at testing memory stability. CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT BSOD is usually due to either RAM or CPU instability.
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    Is it worth having a 2.5 Gbps switch at all ?

    Just beware of Intel 2.5gpbs (I225V, I226V) nic. https://www.anandtech.com/show/18755/intel-shares-stopgap-solution-for-intermittent-connection-drops-on-700series-motherboards
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    PC Malfunctioning after RAM and PSU change

    it could be due to DisplayPort...
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    Listening mp3 songs/albums in the car

    mp3 format is very obsolete. AAC and OPUS is superior audio format. You can use jdownloader 2 on PC to download any Youtube videos into AAC, M4A, OPUS
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    Planar Magnetic worth it?

    I have tried Dan Clark AEON closed X and HiFiMAN Sundara 2020, but disliked them. I am now using a HiFiMAN Edition XS and I really like it. My other headphones are HD6XX, DT880 600, Focal Clear, Meze 99 Noir
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    Need accurate positional surround sound for headphones

    I have Dolby Atmos for Headphones and use Windows 11 and it automatically selects 7.1 speakers or surround sound in games. I am using a HiFiMAN Edition XS and I noticed a very big improvement in CS:GO in imaging. With Dolby Atmos for Headphones enabled, I can tell precisely where the direction...
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    Need to stick some i7-8700's (non-k) into something

    maybe use them to practice modding? You can try to mod a Z170 motherboard to support 8th gen and 9th gen CPU.
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    New to Intel 13th Gen - Anti Bend Bracket

    I have the cheap bracket from Aliexpress (one that gamersnexus tested) and used installed one on my 12700K and my cooler is NZXT X62 and I noticed no difference in temps. I also noticed that the anti-bend bracket does not put clamp-down force on the CPU.
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