PC Components: Difference between revisions
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==Monitors== | ==Monitors== | ||
Go IPS | Go IPS every time. If you're really rich, you can go OLED. | ||
I prefer 4K over 120 Hz but if you can find a good deal on QHD 120 Hz that's good too. | I prefer 4K over 120 Hz but if you can find a good deal on QHD 120 Hz that's good too. | ||
Note that some lower-end GPUS and adapters won't be able to output 4k60. | Note that some lower-end GPUS and adapters won't be able to output 4k60. | ||
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Sometimes, XMP speeds can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller, particularly on earlier Ryzen CPUs. | Sometimes, XMP speeds can be good with a small amount of ram but will fail with more ram due to a week memory controller, particularly on earlier Ryzen CPUs. | ||
For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models | For XMP overclocked ram, it's best not to mix ram models.<br> | ||
For JEDEC stock ram, it's usually okay to mix models as long as both have the same specs. | For JEDEC stock ram, it's usually okay to mix models as long as both have the same specs. | ||
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Things I prefer to buy new: | Things I prefer to buy new: | ||
* Cases | * Cases - to make sure you get all the screws | ||
* Motherboards | * Motherboards - to make sure you get accessories like the IO shield | ||
* SSDs and HDDs | * SSDs and HDDs | ||
If it's part of an entire build, the above used parts are fine to leave in. | If it's part of an entire build, the above used parts are fine to leave in. | ||
Used motherboards are okay if part of a bundle, i.e. with CPU and cooler. Just make sure there are no broken pins. | Used motherboards are okay if part of a bundle, i.e. with CPU and cooler. Just make sure there are no broken pins. | ||