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Watchdogs Legion RTX 3070 Benchmarks: In-Game & Canned Testing
Watchdogs Legion is out and (almost) ready to be tested. At first, there were some severe performance issues. The latest updates have made it so that the GPU is taxed fully and the benchmarks are less finicky. Still, it’s a tough game to run, so I decided to find the best way to play it with a 3070. I tested this at several resolutions until deciding that I’m done for now. Here are the results using the EVGA RTX 3070 XC3: 3070 watchdogs benchmarks Here’s the video on the RTX 3070 from EVGA: Save 25% at bobkeys.com using coupon:…
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How-To
What To Install First on Your New PC Featuring HP Slim
Sponsored by HP. Check out theHP Slimline Desktop S01-pF0145xt – bit.ly/33TaeuJ Browse all HP Slimlines – bit.ly/30UrgH6 In this video we tell you what to do with your new office PC, home PC, or media PC. These are the programs we install first. Also, learn some tips to make windows run better and remove the bloatware. The massive list of programs: Tek Syndicate on Twitter: “I’ll make a list so you can tell me what I’ve missed: Firefox or ice dragon or Vivaldi (not chrome) Ninite (notepad++, filezilla, putty, k-lite, vlc, 7zip, discord) Gig, Steam, & other launchers Malwarebytes Apower…
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Hardware
My Ultimate Streaming Setup: Gear, Mics, Camera, PC, Desk, Monitors, Lights, etc.
Save 25% at bobkeys.com using coupon: TS25 Windows 10 Pro Key ($13.56): bit.ly/3j4R3Dk Windows 10 Home OEM Key($12): bit.ly/2DNE4Wx Office 2019 Pro Key($35): bit.ly/30ejg23 Windows 10 Pro Oem + Office 2019 Pro Pack($47): bit.ly/2WruVcJ Here’s a tour of our ultimate streaming setup. First, we have some Elgato lights, a Stream Deck, Multi Mount, and green screen. Then we have our capture devices from Magewell & ClonerAlliance. The main monitor is an amazing Pixio panel and we have a couple others on the side. The peripherals are all Fenek. The Standard Issue mouse is the same one I’ve been using for…
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PC Build
The Ultimate Streaming Game Dev PC – AMD 3950X, 64GB Ram, 4TB M.2
It was time to upgrade the streaming rig so that it wouldn’t stutter when working in the unreal engine, managing multiple capture devices, playing music, etc. The Streaming Rig Specs: Amazon.com: CORSAIR Crystal 460X RGB Compact Mid-Tower Case, 3 RGB Fans, Tempered Glass – Black: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: ASRock AMD Ryzen 3000 Series CPU (Soket AM4) with X570 Chipset ATX Motherboard X570 Phantom Gaming X: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Asus ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, on-Board WiFi 6 (802.11Ax), 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2, SATA, M.2, Node and Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Computers…
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Hardware
$6000 Custom-Cooling Monster: MAINGEAR VYBE | AMD 3950X, Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti, Hardline Liquid Cooling
Get ExpressVPN + 3 Free Months: expressvpn.com/teksyndicate Maingear Vybe custom PCs: maingear.com/vybe/ Maingear Vybe Case and PCs on Amazon: amzn.to/2A2EwPc MAINGEAR went all out with their VYBE custom gaming PC. The coolest feature is the custom acrylic reservoir with channels machined into it. This stuff was usually kept just for the modders, but you can now get it in your pre-built PC. Check out the video for all the details and let us know what you think. Specs: Aorus X570 Gaming Ultra AMD Ryzen 3950x Nvidia RTX 2080 ti Bitspower Custom Liquid Cooling System 32 GB HyperX Memory Intel P660…
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How-To
How to Install Discourse on an Ubuntu Server + Email | Upcloud Hosting Tutorial 1
Sign up to UpCloud for $25 in free credits and a 7 day trial: bit.ly/3d67L25 In this video we install Discourse on an UpCloud Ubuntu server using the minimum specs… and it works fine. Check out the video for some tips.Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik Fenek on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/keywords=fenek Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate Website: teksyndicate.com/ Forum: forum.teksyndicate.com/
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Cases
Streacom DA2 Chassis | The Best Mini ITX/DTX Case We’ve Seen?
The Streacom DA2 is easily the most ridiculously modular ITX or DTX case that we have seen. You can fit a 280mm radiator, a custom loop, a massive GPU, or even a full-sized ATX power supply into this chassis. Check out the video for all the details. Check prices on Amason: amzn.to/2z0kqUC Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate Website: teksyndicate.com/ Forum: forum.teksyndicate.com/ This is easily the most modular ITX case we have seen. Check out our video on the Streacom DA2 to see everything you can do with it. —————————– Discord: discord.gg/vsCxNSD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TekSyndicate/ Instagram:…
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Monitors
Crazy-Fast 240 Hz Viotek GFT27CXB 1080p Gaming Monitor
I check out another 240 Hz 1080p gaming monitor; this one at 27″. I hadn’t used a Viotek monitor before this and was surprised by the color quality they were getting out of a TN panel. It really is one of the best I’ve seen. As for the rest of the features, check out the video. Price check on Amazon: amzn.com/B086ZYQYKH/?tag=tekksynd20-20 Viotek’s Website: viotek.com/gft27cxb-27-inch-gaming-monitor-240Hz-1ms-1080p-freesync-gsync-ready-vesa/ Specs at a glance: 240 Hz Freesync/G-Sync compatibility 1ms overdrive response rate TN panel with HDR mode 3.5 mm audio out 1080p Let us know what you think.
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Audio
Wireless & Quality? Treblab E3 Headphones & xFit Earbuds – Overview & What I Think
I’ve been using wireless bluetooth headphones a LOT for the last few weeks thanks to a move… and a friend’s move that I helped with. So, I think I tested these more than I have tested any other items recently. Check Prices: xFit Earbuds: www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLDF7M7?tag=tekksynd20-20 E3 Wireless Headphones: www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z7VXZMH?tag=tekksynd20-20 Let us know what you think of these bluetooth headphones/earbuds.
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Laptops
Best Price/Performance Gaming Laptop? Acer Nitro 5 | Intel i5 & Nvidia GTX 1650
We check out the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54-51M5) Gaming Laptop. They have put together a very interesting spec list that keeps the price low while making sure almost every game runs at around 60 fps, maxed out at 1080p. Check out the video for benchmark results. Check prices on all Nitro 5 laptops: amzn.to/2Qd3S2b Prices on this model: amzn.to/2sqNySo Specs on this unit: i5-9300H 2.4-4.1 GHz Nvidia GTX 1650 1080p IPS Screen 15.6″ 8GB DDR4 RAM 128 GB M.2 SSD 1TB HDD Laptop provided by Intel & Acer for review.
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Hardware
XIDU 12.5″ 1440p Tour Pro Touchcreen Ultrabook | Premuim Features and Sleek Design
XIDU Tour Pro Prices: amzn.to/388eCpx We check out an interesting ultrabook from China. The Xidu Tour Pro has a very premium list of features… and a Celeron processor. How does it hold up/is it worth the price? Check out the video. Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik Fenek on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/keywords=fenek Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate —————————– Discord: discord.gg/vsCxNSD
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Hardware
A Week in the Life of a Gaming Laptop | Legion Y740 (Intel/Nvidia)
Use coupon code “BFCM3” to take 30% off a participating Legion Y740 between 11/28 and 12/3 – www.lenovo.com/gaming Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik The Legion Y740 laptop has really helped with our creative projects. The combination of an Nvidia RTX 2070 and a 6-core intel i7 really make this a portable gaming PC more than a regular laptop. Check out the video to see how we use it. Fenek on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/keywords=fenek Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate Website: teksyndicate.com/ Forum: forum.teksyndicate.com/ —————————– Discord: discord.gg/vsCxNSD Facebook: www.facebook.com/TekSyndicate/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/teksyndicate/ Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/teksyndicate/ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/MidnightDojo/ Twitter: twitter.com/teksyndicate/ Want to know what we use…
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Uncategorized
TWO Pixio 144 Hz, 1080p Gaming Monitors on a Budget: 144hz, VA, Curved, 27″ & 24″
We took a look at two amazingly well equipped (for the money) gaming monitors from Pixio. These are 144 Hz, curved, gaming, VA panels. Check out the review for all the info. Also, check prices here: Pixio PXC273: amzn.to/2Wwf1MZ Pixio PXC243: amzn.to/2Wvbp Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik Fenek on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/keywords=fenek Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate Website: teksyndicate.com/
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Serious Business
Is Zuckerberg a Actually a Robot? | Serious Business
This week: mass surveillance on school children, lots of insane Mark Zuckerberg news, Starlink updates, and lots of controversial stuff about autism. Oh, and the Bethesda (and AAA) shitshow. Links: Gene editing rids mice of DNA segment linked to autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News AI allows paralyzed person to ‘handwrite’ with his mind | Science | AAAS SpaceX intends to offer Starlink satellite broadband service starting in 2020 | TechCrunch NASA Innovator Experiments with Force Fields for Moving Matter SuperGLUE Benchmark Republicans propose mass student surveillance plan to prevent shootings | World news | The Guardian Mark Zuckerberg…
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Hardware
Air Fryer General Tso’s & Laziji | Bagotte 5QT Air Fryer Cooking Video
We put the Bagotte 5 QT Air Fryer to use with some authentic and not so authentic chinese food. First, I show you how to make awesome, healthier General Tso’s chicken. Then we use the same chicken to make a Sichuan classic, Laziji. Try them out and let us know what you think. Save on this Bagotte Air Fryer USE COUPON 22742PJC on Amazon: amzn.to/2lWRRB6 —– Store: epicpants.com, Music: bit.ly/Trk2ik Fenek on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/keywords=fenek Fanatical Game Deals: www.fanatical.com?ref=teksyndicate Patreon: www.patreon.com/teksyndicate Website: teksyndicate.com/ Forum: forum.teksyndicate.com/
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Serious Business
Blizzard? More Like Sh!t Storm | Serious Business
Thanks to Legion for sponsoring the video. Check out their Legion Products: www.lenovo.com/us/en/legion/ Yes, we talk about Blizzard and their nonsense this week… but it’s not just Blizzard. All these big companies are the same and we look deeper. Links: (11) Logan on Twitter: “CONTEST: Win an Audio-Technica ATH-G1WL Wireless Gaming Headset. Contest & Video here: t.co/23kZND9BUT @USAudioTechnica @teksyndicate” / Twitter Flashforge Adventurer 3: The Best 3D Printer for Beginners? – YouTube Biden campaign wants Facebook and Twitter to remove misleading Trump ads, both refuse – The Verge Donald Trump Is Streaming On Twitch Zuckerberg says brain-reading wearables come before…
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