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My primary build just got an upgrade a few weeks ago. I ended up with a 13700K, MSI Z790 Tomahawk DDR5, and a Corsair H170i (420mm) Elite LCD AIO with the ML140 fans. I used the factory installed thermal paste that was on the cooler, which Corsair claims is their XTM70. Everything I read about...

So I just built my 3rd PC in a year. First one was absolutely flawless and still working flawless, even after a recent upgrade. Second one (that I just built 2 weeks ago) went flawless except for a proven faulty MOBO that I later confirmed with the MFR that is in the process of being returned &...

Guy said everything works, no issues whatsoever. It seemed like a great deal, so I drove 150 miles round trip to go see it. I was blown away. It was exactly as he said it would be. I will not reveal the price I paid until everyone has a chance to offer some input (a few days, maybe up to 1...

I've changed oil on probably 3 diesels my whole life, so forgive my ignorance, but I am knowledgeable on the gasoline side. I just changed the oil on a friend's 2005 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 6.6L. He already had some filters on hand, and I got some of the Delo XSP (Synthetic) 15W-40 from the recent...

I've been brainstorming an unusual lock box setup for my shop. I have concrete block walls and I have an old unusable swamp cooler that I've been wanting to remove for years now. I recently realized I NEED a bin/box/shed/something to allow the delivery drivers to secure my parts in (mainly...

I have a friend who needs a better headset than the junk her work gave her to work from home with. She complains it's just uncomfortable...hurts the top of her head. She's tried everything to make the supplied one work, even wrapping a sock around the top of it. It must go. I gave her a gaming...

I need to replace an A/C compressor for a 2002 Saturn SL1 1.9L SOHC. Printed clearly on the compressor, the code name is DCV-11J. However I can't find that compressor anywhere out in the wild. All I can find is DKV11S or DCV11G. I don't know what the difference is between them. I even called a...

I am trying to find a monitor cart (NOT a stand/wallmount) for my new monitor, but I can't seem to find what I need. I just want it to have all the basic functions of a monitor stand, but on wheels on the floor. **Requirements: 1. Needs to be able to tilt up and *especially* down like a normal...

Just getting a feel for what the current market sentiment is. The specs of an available HP Omen 30L PC in question: i7-11700K 120mm RGB liquid CPU cooler Z590 MOBO HyperX 8GB 3733 RGB RAM (single stick) GeForce RTX 3090 GPU 256GB WD Black M.2 2280 SSD w/heatsink Cooler Master 800W PSU Windows...

I've spent days scouring the internet and going to local stores to find a stand for my desktop PC. It is NOT a normal PC. I also have a few requirements that eliminate countless options. Obviously cheaper is nice, but I'd prefer to pay for quality and visual appeal...ideally under $80. Here's...

I am asking a dummy question, but know before I ask that I am far more knowledgeable than most regarding electricity. I am one of the psychos that literally has an organized chart/map of every single breaker, circuit, outlet, etc. of the entire house. Also keep in mind my household is only two...

I have never built or modified a PC before, and I'm considering undertaking a pretty large task. No more pre-built garbage! I have done weeks worth of research and have taken every bit of advice about the safety side of things (electricity/cable limitations, PSU limitations, etc.). I'm ready to...

One super annoying trend I have clearly identified with customers about their vehicles is a little comical and irritating. When customers are on a budget, they frequently skimp on vehicle maintenance. What doesn't make sense to me is the choice of things they skimp on. For example, one customer...

I just picked up a Gojo dispenser from NAPA. It's the larger dispenser that is intended to be used with the 2,000mL bag-in-a-box refill. I've honestly never used a dispenser before (other than using someone else's like a restaurant or gas station that I've never refilled myself). I know the...

I have been trying to set this up for two days now and I'm defeated. What I feel should be a somewhat simple setup for an average user is definitely not. That or I'm completely incompetent. Not sure at this point which. The details are super long and complicated, but here's the simple short...

I've been noticing a trend I do not like. If I'm texting someone and lock the screen to put the phone in my pocket to resume the conversation later, it will sometimes vibrate and dial the person I'm texting. If I don't feel the rapid, subtle vibration, my pocket ends up talking to said person...

I've been extensively searching for the answer I need and am just as confused as when I started. I recently bought several pre-built PCs and took a dive head-first into cryptomining (I know pre-builts are almost never worth it, but these were). There's just one major annoyance: lack of airflow...

I recently decided to look into gaming PCs to see what all the "PC Master Race" hype is that I've been hearing about for years. I am 32 and used to know just enough about computers to keep myself out of trouble. I've never opened one up before if that gives you an idea. Two weeks ago I was still...

I ordered a $1000 PC on October 5th. It was scheduled to arrive on the 10th. As I type this, it is STILL in 'delayed' status and has not left their warehouse. I purchased it after finding it on SlickDeals, but it wasn't a super popular item. Not everyone has $1000 to throw around. I've called...

I am about to install this NAPA Gold 7356 filter and while pre-filling the filter, I noticed it bubbling from the (I believe it's called the) baseplate. Here is a picture showing the bubble (the pictured bubble is tiny, while filling they were larger and rapid, like blowing through a straw into...