Gear We Use
The stuff that's actually on our bench, in our builds and on stream. Chat asks, so here it is.
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On the bench
Polartronix Thermal Putty14.8 W/mK, non-conductive. What we use on GPU VRAM and VRMs instead of pads.›
ATFIXM Rechargeable Pen Lights (2 pack)For reading tiny labels and finding the screw you just dropped.›
Perixx PERIDUO-212 Mini Keyboard + MouseWired, tiny, lives in the on-site kit. No more hunting for a mouse at a customer's desk.›
In our builds
Lian Li Lancool 207 (Black)Compact ATX case with 4 fans included and room for a 360 radiator.›
Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V6 ARGB360mm AIO. Cools way above its price.›
MSI MPG A850G PCIE5850W, 80+ Gold, fully modular, native 12V-2x6 cable, 10 year warranty.›
Arctic P12 Pro PST LN (5 pack)Quiet 120mm fans that daisy-chain, so one header runs the whole set.›
G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 16GB2x8GB. Solid budget pick for an AM4 build.›
Gaming
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired ControllerBack paddles, works on PC, Switch and Steam Deck.›
Stream fuel
Fresh Roasted Octane CoffeeDark roast, whole bean, 5 lb bag. Yes, this counts as gear.›