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==Monitors==
==Monitors==
Go IPS or VA every time. If you're really rich, you can go OLED.   
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. Otherwise, downclock to the lowest common specs.<br>
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.