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RYAN'S RIGS
Let's Talk About Maintenance!
A long service gap left some interesting buildup in the GPU block. Here is the full teardown, cleaning, and flush - and why keeping an eye on your loop matters.
Brandon Ryan
Aug 245 min read
Why Two Identical PCs Aren't the Same Machine
Two builds with the same parts on paper are not the same machine. Chips vary die to die, "up to" is a ceiling, and where the box sits can cost you more than any of it.
Brandon Ryan
Aug 175 min read
Prebuilt PCs vs. Custom Builds: Understanding Your Options
Short and sweet breakdown explaining Prebuilt vs. Custom built.
Brandon Ryan
Jul 184 min read
Running AI On My Own Rig: The Journey So Far
Everyone online makes running local AI look like a five-minute install. Let's talk about the reality of things.
Brandon Ryan
Jul 66 min read
Computex 2026: RTX Spark, DLSS 4.5, AM5 Forever, and Everything Else That Matters
Computex 2026 Breakdown
Brandon Ryan
Jun 53 min read
Exciting News!
Cooling & Hardware News Post featuring Noctua.
Brandon Ryan
May 270 min read
The AI Squeeze Is Real - Here's Why a Custom PC Is Still the Smartest Build of 2026
Light reading about the affect AI is having on the consumer PC industry.
Brandon Ryan
May 145 min read
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