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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Ben17 in Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?   
    hmmm... I do hate to have the freesync go to waste. but what you say is true. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Ben17 in Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?   
    Sorry to bug you so much. there is one more option though. Vega 64 for $75 to go with my freesync monitor. But I am pushing 1440p 144hz and 3440x1440 monitors. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Ben17 in Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?   
    I have. Their step up cards are the standard SC model for the 1080 Ti. anything bells and whistles or premium model are not available. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Ben17 in Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?   
    Its a custom PCB so no  People have modded the GPU by filing down the connectors, but I do not want to do that at all. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Ben17 in Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?   
    As the title states. 
     
    If anyone knows my history, I had a shit experience with Asus support and vowed to never grab an ASUS product, but after saving gift cards and getting a 10% coupon, I can get either a  EVGA 1080 Ti SC2 and ASUS 1080 Ti STRIX edition at Best buy for dirt cheap (out of pocket) 
     
    The prices for each gpu would be roughly $200. 
     
    I know EVGA is a god Send in the watercooling community but EKWB has stated they are not going to make a waterblock for the SC2 thanks to a pin connector that is protruding out blocking a waterblock. There are EKWB blocks for the STRIX edition though. 
     
    Is ASUS against removing the stock cooler and adding a waterblock? I saw on a video they still do the whole "void if removed" sticker on screws. 
     
     
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from King in the North in YouTube news channel digs some stuff about DBrand doing iffy things.   
    The $80k one was run by Dbrand and working with Unbox and MQhd. Majority run by Dbrand just being helped by the other two. Prize given to a fiance of a person who partners and worked with Dbrand. 
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    LaboonTheWhale reacted to Razor Blade in Stupid question about APR on Credit cards for beginners   
    APR or Annual Percentage Rate is calculated on a balance that is carried over to the next month. If you have a 20% APR it isn't 20% per month, it is 20% over a year. This means your monthly calculated interest rate will be 20% divided by 12 months. Minimum payment can vary from issuer to issuer but will generally take into account principle and interest rate.
     
    In your example if you carried over a $500 balance you would be charged 8.33 after the first month. Your new balance would be 508.33 for the next month. You wouldn't have interest for your introductory 0% APR but make sure you read the agreement carefully and understand it (don't be afraid to call them and ask questions) to make sure you don't get caught up in a got-cha.
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    LaboonTheWhale reacted to airdeano in Stupid question about APR on Credit cards for beginners   
    yes, if that is the terms/conditions of the contract.
     
    your $1000 debt now has the conditions of many interpretations.
    each month you will be required to make a monthly payment to pay off the debt. what happens if you miss one payment? two payments?
     
    you've been making the minimum payment ($33.33 for 15 months/cycles) and have a remaining balance of $500 (no missed payments, congratulations!).
    the APR is set to your 20%. your next statement will reflect your remaining debt, plus the 20% or $600 balance to be spread amongst the next calendar year.
    so instead of the $33.33, your new minimum monthly payment will be $50. your balance will increase $ 8.33 per month to reflect the new interest. pay it off early, save that $ 8.33 times months ahead of the year.
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from AntiTrust in Delidding & Binning Service through SiliconLottery.com for $60. Worth it?   
    After testing my dexterity with model kit building, I dont trust myself lol.
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Beef Boss in Delidding & Binning Service through SiliconLottery.com for $60. Worth it?   
    After testing my dexterity with model kit building, I dont trust myself lol.
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from hconverse02 in 8700k, 8600k, or R7 1700. Looking to build gaming + (maybe) productivity itx PC to take overseas   
    that is true. but probably a ~5-10% bump maybe? I didn't look into the official numbers 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from PianoPlayer88Key in Bought open box cpu, How should I stress test it to make sure that theres nothing wrong?   
    I was told numerous times when I had my 4790k that you werent supposed to use prime 95 with Devi's canyon. to use intel's extreme test instead. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Crunchy Dragon in Bought open box cpu, How should I stress test it to make sure that theres nothing wrong?   
    I know i was genuinely surprised at the price. They sell cheaper than market I know that. $220 for a new while others are at 240. openbox strix z370 itx as well for $143. $30 mobo discount down to $113. $288 + tax for 8600k + itx board. love that store. 
     
    I'll DL and run Cinebench then! 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Canada EH in During Cinebench test, 8700k spikes up to 90C while Ryzen stays 66C. can't be normal?   
    hey guys
     
    So i bought myself an 8700k on a deal i couldnt pass up so I side graded from ryzen to coffee lake. (know Ryzen + and whatnot). I did it because i basically purely game. 
     
    I OC'd it to 5Ghz on a Noctua UH14s. the 14s handles gaming load temps perfectly fine but when I ran the cinebench test it spiked straight to 90
     
    Is it potentially a sign that my thermal paste isn't spread evenly? I'm using Arctic MX-4. or is this just normal? 
     
    The Ryzen 1700 I have set up for my gf I do the same test (3.8Ghz using a Dark Rock TF) and that doesn't go above 66C. 
     
    Edit: or is it something to do with Intel using thermal compound below the IHS and ryzen is Soldered? I'm not too familiar that in depth. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Razor01 in Wait for next flagship, or SLI 1080 Ti?   
    knowing how nvidia works, theres probably going to be a Ti after a few months too. hmmm
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Damascus in Looking for 2 360mm rads, any recommendations?   
    the clearance is only for 280/420mm rads as the mounting is offset. The 360 doesnt technically have a limit. but obviously cant use those massive brick ones. 
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    LaboonTheWhale reacted to airdeano in Can you mount a fan to back of the rear heatsink of the NH-D15?   
    yeppers with an image:

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    LaboonTheWhale reacted to ImNotThere in Can you mount a fan to back of the rear heatsink of the NH-D15?   
    yeah just make sure the air is pushed or pulled the same way
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    LaboonTheWhale reacted to WoodenMarker in Can you mount a fan to back of the rear heatsink of the NH-D15?   
    The heatsink is symmetrical so fans fit on either side just the same. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from dcgreen2k in How do I explain to a friend looking to get into PC gaming in easy wording that they do not NEED an i7 for Battlefield 1   
    thats hard to recommend when DDR4 is stupid expensive and a gtx 1060 is going for $600. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from LienusLateTips in How do I explain to a friend looking to get into PC gaming in easy wording that they do not NEED an i7 for Battlefield 1   
    Found a benchmark with the 8600k and 4790k included. 4790k hovering around 130. while the 8600k was at 180. hopefully this is good enough... ~40% difference? 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from SlipperyPete in Stupid basic question about credit cards   
    I could buy outright but I just wanted to make sure thats how it would work. With having good credit being something so important here especially later on if I need to borrow money for a House or something I wanted to make sure to get started on working on that. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from PhantomJaguarr in Stupid basic question about credit cards   
    I could buy outright but I just wanted to make sure thats how it would work. With having good credit being something so important here especially later on if I need to borrow money for a House or something I wanted to make sure to get started on working on that. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from Monkey Dust in Stupid basic question about credit cards   
    I could buy outright but I just wanted to make sure thats how it would work. With having good credit being something so important here especially later on if I need to borrow money for a House or something I wanted to make sure to get started on working on that. 
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    LaboonTheWhale got a reaction from DeadlyTitan in Is there a big difference between 34" gsync models? (Asus, acer, Alienware)   
    Ahhh right. I have a freesync version by LG and yeah the scaling is iffy. 
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