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Banned because latin is still a valid language.

I'd recommend this mechanical keyboard if you don't need the numpad. However, if you do, and you like your clicky switches, then I would recommend the Razer Huntsman when it goes on sale. On the official Razer website the MSRP is $150, however I got the one I'm currently typing on right now for just $80 on a sale on Amazon. Although it looks like it's out of stock right now so you would have to wait until end of January.

+1 this. I'd say that Windows gives you more flexibility with apps, although it can be more taxing on hardware so you'd need to make sure the specs will be able to work well with it. Android is nice because it's fairly lightweight (although bloatware can depend on the company) and the lack of difficulty in setting it up / navigating settings on a mobile device.

Wait a minute, how are you even running Windows 10 then? Minimum requirements state at least a 1Ghz processor. That's clearly below it, unless it's .39ghz per core and it just barely makes it over the mark.

Honestly, the best way to upgrade would probably be your graphics card. I've seen setups that have a CPU similar to yours but with a 3080 inside (with little to no bottlenecking), so I would try to get a used high-end 20 series or maybe increase it a bit more for a 3070. You could also get a better cooler and try overclocking, if you're not against it. Old Intel CPUs like yours get the most out of it.

Because........science!

Do you think that PC building is on the decline, or will it become a "household activity"? Many people today seem less and less interested in getting their hands dirty with the insides of their computers, but as the same time a lot of my friends are converting.

You might be able to get by, but I would be cautious since power spikes on 30 series cards are notoriously bad.

I thought AIOs were louder than decent air coolers due to the pump noise??

I mean that wouldn't be wrong either.

I'd recommend a Noctua or Be Quiet! cooler like the NH-U12S with a modified fan curve rather than the Freezer 34, although I don't know much about that cooler so it may be fine alone. Although a fan curve adjustment would probably help with noise still.

Yeah, I looked at benchmark comparisons and they were both pretty much a couple frames within each other.

So I opened a post on r/hardwareswap asking for either a 3070 or 2080 Ti at 650, but after receiving offers from the best 2080 Ti and the (subjectively) worst 3070 both at 650 I wonder what would be the best deal. They're both local, so shipping is a non-issue. Thanks!