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HDMI 2.0, it won't do 165Hz at that res. Use DisplayPort. If you don't have native DisplayPort, the hope the laptop has a Type C port that supports USB Type C DP Alt mode and buy a cheap adapter. Example: https://a.co/d/cSKA6fM 
 
AOC's website is garbage or i'd post the page from the PDF manual that probably has a table showing what resolutions and refresh rates work on each input. 
 
This is infuriating. 

 
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400 is quite the decent price for this. I think you did good 🙂  Get some compressed air ( Can be bought in cans for PC cleaning, quite cheap ) to keep the PC clean and dust free, clean it maybe every 4 months or so to keep it operating good for longer. Don't use a vacuum cleaner.

Run Cinebench for CPU and Unigen Heaven for GPU. ( Both free )  Hard to tell what the scores should be, just make sure the temperatures are good and that the clockspeeds match up for the parts.  Use MSI Afterburner to monitor clockspeed for GPU and CPU.
A 3060 should hit around 1777mhz on the core, dropping down a bit with increased temperature.

The 3080 if you plan on gaming at 1440P and the 4070 if you game at 1080P with a high refresh rate G-Sync compatible monitor.  btw how much are they asking for that 3080?

This is the single most SUS video card I've ever seen, and it's hilarious:
 
https://peladn.com/products/rx-6750-xt-12g-taichi-graphics-card
 
This RTX 6750 XT has CUDA CORES! 😄  (No I didn't typo RX.  It's an RTX 6750, supposedly)
 
This is kinda disappointing?  Cuz the physical look is pretty cool, and I kinda dig it!
 

 

 
And this one is just funny:
 

Sell both the 2060 and 2070 and buy yourself a used 3080(ti), bye bye gpu dilemma

Seems relatively normal for integrated graphics, especially if you're running a game and flipping back between the game and other programs. Often iGPUs can momentarily spike up to 100% just when opening a program, then go straight back down.

So, I was thinking I would slowly buy things for my setup until eventually hopefully this summer, I would be able to have a full setup. First thing I would need obviously is the desk. Are there any other good cheap desks other than the Linnmon from IKEA that you recommend. For the most part thats the desk I see being recommended, but i thought i might as well ask if theres something else.
 
 
PS; Im sorry if this is in the wrong category I just wasnt sure where to put it.

Yeah, The closest Ikea is an hour away, so my plan was to buy and pick it up but I'll consider that.

Heres my list I would aprreciate it if you could give me any feedback on things to change. Btw the 2070 super is the 3070 when it comes out just a subsitute since their both 500. 
PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $170.99 @ Amazon Motherboard ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $89.99 @ Newegg Memory Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory $91.99 @ Amazon Storage Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive $59.99 @ Adorama Storage Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $54.99 @ Newegg Video Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Video Card $499.99 @ Best Buy Case Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case $109.99 @ Amazon Power Supply Cooler Master MasterWatt 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $82.99 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $1160.92   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-08 11:39 EDT-0400    
 

a decently priced build that would allow for good upgradability in the future:
PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor $114.99 @ B&H Motherboard MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $109.99 @ Newegg Memory Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory $71.99 @ Newegg Storage Team GX2 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $44.99 @ Amazon Video Card EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card $309.99 @ Walmart Case Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case $98.98 @ Newegg Power Supply EVGA BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $71.29 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $822.22   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-29 12:02 EDT-0400    
if you were to buy used, id buy like this (prices based on what i see on various online marketplaces, shipping included):
 
r5 3600 for ~150
b450/b550: 100-120
2070 super for 350-400, or get a placeholder card and wait for 3070
buy case new or find a local deal on one, they cost a shit ton to ship. mesh fronted cases preferable, ~50-100
buy psu, ram, and ssd new unless youre comfortable with buying them used, ~200
 
thatd be roughly the same price as above, plus no taxes. you could go ahead and get everything except a card, and pick up a 1660 super/1070 or something for under 200 to use while you wait on a 3070

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Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

If you see a really good deal on Offerup it is probably a scam. The site is notorious in that regard. I would only do local deals and meet in a public, busy place.
 
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Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

Depends on what it is lmao.

Im not sure completely, but mc's performance is heavily dependent on the allocated ram. Some clients even allow you to change the allocated ram to whichever amount you need. So i figure that this number is not very bad considering the intensity of your shaders etc.

It will usually reserve most if not all of the allocated memory.

So a decent chunk of the audio posts are people asking what headphones they should get, or if RAZER headphones are a good choice, so I thought I would make a very basic guide to what you should get, what you should avoid, and why. This will be pretty basic, as I am just aiming to quickly teach people some basics, and where to start looking for real headphones. For more specialised recommendations, or any questions at all, I still recommend making your own thread with questions.
 
Frequently Asked Questions and Repeated Information Dump
What makes a good gaming headphone? - The number one thing you want in headphones that will be used for gaming, is soundstage. Soundstage refers to a headphone’s ability to give a sense of the spacing of instruments/sound sources, in other words, whether a noise can sound like it's 50 metres away (exaggeration), or like everything is flat and in your head. Treble (high frequencies) is another aspect that is good for professional gamers (I'm talking esports), as sounds such as footsteps tend to be towards treble, but this can be accomplished with external device such as the Sennheiser GSX 1000 USB Gaming Amplifier, that has an EQ that'll enhance the treble, but this is only recommended for actual professionals who rely on their sound. As for a mic, just buy an attachable modmic uni, which will most likely be better then any gaming headset mic.
 
Should I get gaming brand headphones? - 99.5% of the time, no. God no. There are a few reasons why gaming headsets suck. Some of these issues are compounding, some headsets will suffer from more than one of these issues and it all piles up into one big thing of garbage.
- Build quality - There's a lot of stuff inside a gaming headset. All that stuff has to work together and on top of that the headset has to meet a competitive price point and turn a profit for the manufacturer. You've got the speakers, a mic, cabling, connectors, on board audio drivers (if its a USB set), noise cancellation (by way of closed design), the ear pads, headband and internal mountings, speakers, RGB, etc. Basically in order to make a product that meets a competitive price point and still makes a decent profit, one or more of the listed things in here tends to get the cheap and nasty treatment. Usually more than one thing.
- Marketing - Unlike the fairly 'word of mouth' driven world of hi-fi audio gear, gaming gear is heavily driven by advertising and marketing. The marketing budget is included in the cost of making the headset, so at the end of the day, those are dollars being taken away from quality components and assembly.
- Gimmicks - RGB should not be on your head, all it does is create extra heat and cost more money, for something you yourself can't actually see (and to other people in the room, looks stupid). 7.1 Surround Sound is marketing rubbish made up to make the uneducated think that their thing is better then it is, and is in fact less accurate then normal headphones using Dolby Atmos Access (see LTT video in resources). In-line controls that you may accidentally hit (scroll wheels ew), when your PC has all they controls it needs (spend the money you save from headphones on a better keyboard with media controls).
 
Should I/Will I need to, get a DAC/AMP? - Short answer, no. Long answer, probably not. If your headphones are under $150, you're probably better off buying better headphones then a DAC/AMP. But even if you have higher end headphones, the reality is that you don't NEED it. Everything I am recommending below can be driven by your PCs on-board audio. Now whether you should get a DAC/, you will hear improvements over using the on-board audio, even if your headphones are easy to drive, or $50, as what a DAC actually does beyond just producing an analogue audio signal for you to listen to, is to reproduce that signal as close as humanly possible to it's original source sound, without colouring it. I would highly recommend checking out the pinned thread on DAC/AMPs for a guide, even if the recommendations are outdated. 
 
But I want wireless! - Wireless headphones have too many cons to warrant any recommendation, as it still hasn't matured yet. The issue is that you're paying a hefty tax for a pair of headphones that won't sound as good for something half the price, because they are defined by being wireless. Just like gaming headphones, wireless headphones have to cram more stuff in. You've got a DAC built in, battery, Bluetooth receivers, fancy features (wear detect, onboard controls). A more price to performance solution is buying a Bluetooth DAC like the FiiO BTR5, sure there's a cable, but you'll get better audio, and still be able to use your iPhone without a jack. I have heard that Bluetooth delay isn't as bad as it used to be, but I have tested recent releases, and it is still existent. 
 
What is Open Backed/Closed Back? - Open back headphones do not have a sealed cup, allowing ambient sound to leak in. Many consider these headphones to have a more spatially realistic sound. Because they are opened, you are will likely hear noises around you (fighting parents), and will also have significantly more sound leakage, meaning people around you will be able to hear what you're listening too, so it's not recommended using open backed while around others. Closed back are probably what you would be using now, and simply have the cups sealed.
 
Google says Beats by Dre by Apple are good headphones? - Google sucks. Don't believe anything Google or tech and news outlets tell you. Most of these outlets only care for the features, rather then sound, and are written by journalists rather then audiophiles/somebody with knowledge in the area. The only Tech Tuber who I can recommend is Dmetri from Hardware Cannuks, or actual audiophile YouTubers.
 
Headphones Recommendation
Recommendations all take some form of gaming into account. Every ear is different, so I won't be listing 100x pairs of headphones that may be your perfect pair. Please don't purchase blindly, look into these headphones and even try to find somewhere you can demo them. If you can't demo them in a store, find somewhere that offers change of mind, such as Amazon. All prices are USD from Amazon.
 
Open Backed Recommendations
$50 and under
$50 - $150
$150 - $250
 
Closed Back Recommendations
$50 and under
$50 - $150
$150 - $250
 
Special Mentions
 
If you have suggestions about gear and explanations, then please leave a comment, as I have not tested everything under the sun, nor have I read every single HeadFi article and listened to every Audiophile YouTube video there is. Comment the gear you would like to see added and why, I will then look into it when I have time and decide if it should be added. Likewise, if you see anything in the recommendations with a missing comment or not enough said, feel free to say something, as I probably haven't had the time to process thoughts, and help is appreciated.
 
If you want an explanation to something, then comment what you would like explained and I will look into it. Remember there are no stupid questions, I am trying to help you, and your questions help me help everybody.
 
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Wow Nice, Like how You grouped budgets