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====== PC ======

  * [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/|PC Part Picker]] has recipes
  * PC Gamer Builds
    * [[https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-pc-build-guide/|Gaming PC Build Guide]]
    * [[https://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guide-high-end-gaming-pc/|PC Build Guide High End Gaming PC]]
  * [[https://techguided.com/best-gaming-pcs/|TechGuided: Best Gaming PCs]]
  * How To Videos
    * [[https://youtu.be/fOwYdAU-Zso|PC Gamer Build Guide]]
    * [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvWWf-LYjaujE50iYai8WgQ|Paul's Hardware's Beginner's Guide]]
      * AMD 500-series motherboard for future compatibility (PCI-express)
      * [[https://youtu.be/lP-pinlU-Ko?t=840|V550 chipset]]
  * [[https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-cases,4183.html|Tom's Hardware doesn't have builds for 2020 yet]].

====== Notes ======

Probably want M.2 NVMe form factor SSD. (Not one that uses the old SATA bus.)

Consider [[https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html|buying Windows 10 from Kinguin or carrying over a key]].

My older computer is a [[https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-ideacentre-k330/|Lenovo IdeaCentre K330]].

====== The Build ======

Start with [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build|The Magnificent AMD Gaming/Streaming Build]]. Tracking my build at **[[https://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidblume/saved/#view=Nb8JMp|this Customized Magnificent AMD 8-core Build]]**.

  * ✅ **CPU** Upgraded from AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core to AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core
  * ✅ Drop the CPU Cooler, we're not going to be overclocking.
  * ✅ Swap their **Storage** for another 1TB NVMe SSD.
    * ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
  * ✅ **Power Supply** [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build#cx3574146|Permalink]] "Wouldn’t it be better to have a Corsair RM 750 instead of an Evga semi-modular PSU?"
    * "Don't be afraid of semi modular as the "semi-modular" part is a cable you're required to use anyway."
    * Default was out-of stock. [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1KTGG44T0P7E0/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B017HA3RGE|Heard the default was noisy]]. Went with "be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 550W, BN640, Fully Modular, Power Supply"
  * ✅ **Motherboard** [[https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/73G323/magnificent-amd-gamingstreaming-build#cx3562221|Permalink]] "For anyone that's a USB Junkie like me, I'd recommend Gigabytes Aorus Elite MB which is only $30 more. Along with other upgrades, it swaps the 2 PS/2 Slots for 4 USB."
    * Was: Asus PRIME X570-P ATX AM4 Motherboard
    * Is: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
  * ✅ The **Case**
    * Was: [[https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mid-tower/masterbox-td500-mesh-mesh-white/|Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower]] Case.
      * Includes 3x 120mm ARGB fans on the front and a small ARGB Controller.
    * Is: [[https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/meshify-c-tempered-glass/Black-tgd/|Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower]] Case
      * [[https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6Crxr/fractal-design-meshify-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tg|Way more popular]] than [[https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pvdrxr/cooler-master-masterbox-td500-mesh-w-controller-atx-mid-tower-case-mcb-d500d-kgnn-s01|the Cooler Master]].
      * Two pre-installed Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 120 mm fans (one front one back)
      * Could make front be two 140mm
      * Note you can choose Tempered Glass, Dark Tempered or not glass
    * ✅ Adding [[https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/717|be quiet! SilentWings 3 pwm 59.5 CFM 140 mm Fan]]

====== Configuration Notes ======

To get[[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/wsl2-index|WSL 2]] to work, I had to go into Bios (Del key during boot? I forgot) and enable Virtualization. For me, it was Tweaker → SVM Mode.

To configure the fans' rates, run GIGABYTE -> Launch APP Center -> SIV (System Information Viewer)

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I force the CPU fan to remain at one constant rate until it gets too hot.

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All the other fans I have on a curve.

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===== GHub Configuration =====

**G403 Hero or G502 Hero**: 
  * 1600 DPI (with DPI Shift Speed at 1400)
  * Report rate: 250/s
  * LightSync: 
    * Primary: fixed, Teal: 0, 255, 255
    * Logo: fixed, Teal: 0, 128, 128

====== Things To Do ======

Check that the video card supports the resolution of the monitor I have. Check which video connections it has.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
  * Ports: DisplayPort and HDMI
  * Maximum Resolution: 7680x4320

Here's [[https://levelup.gitconnected.com/i-added-an-awesome-programming-monitor-to-my-setup-0e0524325e6a|a random recommendation for a 4x3 BenQ RD280U]].

[[https://www.howtogeek.com/303078/how-to-manage-your-pcs-fans-for-optimal-airflow-and-cooling/|Fan Direction]]