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Gear we actually trust

Everything on this page is something we've used, tested, or put inside a client's machine. No filler, no sponsored nonsense.

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⚙️ Components & Upgrades

Storage

Samsung 990 Pro NVMe — 2TB

One of the fastest consumer NVMe drives available. We use this in workstation and high-end gaming builds. Massive improvement over old HDDs or SATA SSDs.

"The single best upgrade for most older machines."

~$149 Amazon or Newegg

RAM

Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5 6000MHz

Fast, stable, runs at rated speed out of the box. We stock this for DDR5 builds. Big difference for gaming and multitasking compared to 16GB DDR4.

"The RAM upgrade that actually shows up in benchmarks."

~$89 Amazon or Newegg

Cooling

NZXT Kraken 240 AIO

Clean-looking 240mm AIO. Easy to install, reliable, keeps CPUs like i7/i9 running cool under load. Our go-to for gaming and workstation builds.

"Quiet, effective, and looks great in any build."

~$109 Amazon or Newegg

PSU

Corsair RM850x — 80+ Gold

Fully modular, quiet, 10-year warranty. We use this in builds that need headroom for future upgrades. Don't cheap out on the PSU — this is the right one.

"Never had one fail. The warranty is just reassurance."

~$139 Amazon or Newegg

Case Fans

Phanteks D30 ARGB Fans — 3-Pack

Great airflow, solid ARGB, quiet at normal speeds. We use these in builds where the customer wants RGB that doesn't look cheap.

"The fans that actually look as good as the renders."

~$49 Amazon or Newegg

Thermal Paste

Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut

The benchmark standard for thermal paste. We use this on every CPU we touch — new builds, reapplications, repairs. Drop-in temperatures vs stock paste.

"Never use the paste that came in the box."

~$14 Amazon or Newegg

🔌 Accessories & Setup

USB Hub

Anker 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub

Powered hub with 10 ports. Handles everything — drives, keyboards, mice, chargers — without any of the flakiness of cheap hubs.

"More ports than you think you need, until you need them."

~$45 on Amazon

Cable Management

Velcro One-Wrap Cable Ties — 100 Pack

We use these in every build and repair. Reusable, strong, and the difference between a clean-looking build and a mess. Buy a pack, use them forever.

"The cheapest thing that makes the biggest difference."

~$12 on Amazon

Monitor Arm

Ergotron LX Desk Mount

Best-in-class monitor arm. Smooth adjustment, holds position perfectly, handles monitors up to 34". Once you use this you can't go back to a stand.

"Frees up desk space and actually holds the position you set."

~$109 on Amazon

Surge Protector

APC 12-Outlet Surge Protector

We tell every single client to use a quality surge protector. This one has 12 outlets, solid joule rating, and covers equipment damage. Protect your investment.

"We've seen what happens when people don't use one."

~$39 on Amazon

Cable Extensions

Phanteks Premium Sleeved Extensions

If you want a clean build with matching cables, these are it. Available in lots of colors, proper connectors, premium feel. What we use in showcase builds.

"The finishing touch that makes builds look professional."

~$29 Amazon or Newegg

Compressed Air

Falcon Dust-Off — 4 Pack

Keep your machine clean. Dust is one of the top causes of overheating and premature hardware failure. A can of this every few months goes a long way.

"The $15 maintenance habit that saves hundreds in repairs."

~$19 on Amazon

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