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    The reddit post is quite entertaining too.
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    Unfortunately the backplate on those isn't actually "active", notice how EK is very careful in their wording. It's very likely there's just a thermal pad connecting the coldplate of the block to the backplate. AquaComputer has active backplates with their Kryographics NEXT stuff though. I have a 3090 FE with a Bitspower block on it, the maximum GDDR6X junction temp i've seen is 78c with a loop of Metro Exodus on maximum settings. The front-side modules are cooled by the cold plate so I assume they're at 50-60c, but the ones on the back sit around 70-80c due to it just being a passive backplate. The surface temperature of the backplate is around 40-50c under 400w overclocked load. Something also to note is that the backplates that come with FE waterblocks are connected to the back of the core via thermal pads whilst the stock backplate is not. This helps to reduce heat soak in the PCB and does help core temperature by a degree or so whilst reducing the total amount of hotspot around the core. I imagine this isn't included on the stock backplate because the additional heat from the back of the core would push the VRAM to the point of overheating/throttling, which is what we're seeing with mining on 3090 FE's.
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    They've been doing shady garbage like this for a long time, especially regarding laptops. Take a read here if you're interested in similar debacles: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/dont-buy-msi-they-mis-sold-top-spec-gt-series-laptops-with-mxm-graphics.18746748/ TL;DR MSI lied about upgradability of their laptops, removed their UK social medias, hid evidence & charged customers different prices for the same 'exchange'.
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    Apple does have a feature where the phone will only charge to 80% or so for the majority of the night, and then complete the final 20% for the time it predicts you will begin using the phone. It's pretty neat, though I haven't seen it in action with my phone since I charge it at random.
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    This is for the APU's - it's possible that they don't use the IO die which is what enables PCIe 4.0 on Matisse to my knowledge. Regular Ryzen 4000 desktop CPU's will almost 100% have PCIe 4.0.
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    HWmonitor is terrible for modern AMD platforms, get HWinfo64 and use it in sensor mode for accurate readings.
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    Go down to 19.6.X drivers and see if they stop. 19.6.3 was the last one pre-Navi, which is where everything went to hell. I use them on my Radeon VII and it solves the issues that come along with using post-Navi drivers. https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-19-6-3
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    I used to think the same until I got an iPhone, all you have to do is press the power button twice & your card is ready. (Provided FaceID passes, but I haven't had it fail yet). Carrying zero cards is great because i'd definitely end up losing them if I did.
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    Medium article has been taken down, a bit too late for that now ;’)
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    That’s insane, I was considering getting a skin from them but I went with dbrand in the end. Good thing I did!
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    Could’ve at least made a DP one too! But still, why?
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    I've got an 8086k running at 5.3Ghz 1.344v myself with a -1 AVX offset, and from seeing other experiences most 8086k's will be able to run at or above 5Ghz with 1.35v, as recommended above. It is a decent starting point. (A fair chunk of them can also do 5Ghz around 1.25v too, so do keep that in mind.) I'm not sure how LLC works on ASUS boards, but I have it set to maximum on my ASRock Z370 Fatal1ty Professional Gaming i7. I'd recommend doing the same to avoid vdroop. You will likely need a delid for anything above 1.3v to run stress tests, as mine was getting to 86c+ without a delid during realbench at 5Ghz; though it may be fine for things like games.
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    Those numbers sound a lot like what I get at 3440x1440 on my 1080, I don't think there's an issue with your system, 3440x1440 is just difficult to drive even with a 1080.
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    I've been a member (Rather my family) for 3 years now I think? It certainly does pay for itself. I get it for £37/yr due to student discount, really can't complain when you get things like unlimited one day shipping & Mr. Robot
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    I got 32GB of SODIMM for £121 a while back. That same kit is now £345. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/32gb-(2x16gb)-corsair-ddr4-so-dimm-value-select-pc4-17000-(2133)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-15-15-15-36-
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    Played at 2560x1080 on dual R9 290X's for over a year, it was fine with 4GB VRAM.
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    Aren't these from a few months ago? I remember seeing them on /r/AMD, debunked I think.
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    HyperX alloy elite, replaced my (shitty) MX brown strafe with an alloy elite that has MX blues. Loving it so far, it has a smooth metal plate and the build quality feels superior to the strafe I had by miles. Has the same featureset as the K70 for a better price, I can provide personal pictures of mine if needed. https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Mechanical-Keyboard-HX-KB2BR1-US-R1/dp/B0721F3XBK/
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    70c sounds pretty normal to me, (my 1080 gets like that but the fans are quiet) Have you considered adding a fan to the rear of your case? That'd probably help. Unless that case is physically stopping your GPU's fan from spinning.
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    Just ordered a 4266Mhz kit Time to throw them away, they're obsolete! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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    I would definitely go with the ASUS. Better specs, and i've personally had awful experiences with MSI support with laptops.
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    Too small, or too big?
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    Please be soldered
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    I've got this and it's excellent - £10 more though. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/chairs-stools-benches/office-chairs/markus-swivel-chair-vissle-dark-grey-art-30261152/
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    Just putting in my experience with MSI laptops and support.
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