Gear
Every review, writeup, and post I’ve filed under Gear.
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The Sim Racing Wheel Upgrade Path: From a G29 to Direct Drive
My sim racing upgrade path from a Logitech G29 to Fanatec belt drive to direct drive. What to upgrade first, what each stage actually gets you, and how to avoid wasting money.
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VRS Direct Force Pro Review
Thinking of upgrading to a direct drive wheelbase? In this review, I share my experience moving from the Logitech G29 and Fanatec CSW 1.0 to the VRS Direct Force Pro. From…
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Vaydeer 2-Tier Wireless Charging Monitor Riser Review
A review of the Vaydeer two-tier aluminum monitor riser with built-in wireless charging and a USB 3.0 hub. What it's like to live with, the dimensions, the one design gripe, and…
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Goodbye Triple Monitor: The Ergotron LX and Why I Went Dual
Why I dropped my triple-monitor setup for a cleaner dual-monitor one, and my unboxing and initial impressions of the Ergotron LX single monitor arm. Setup, cable management, and…
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Advanced SimRacing ASR3 Review: Unboxing, Setup, and Why It's My Favorite Sim Rig Upgrade
Looking to upgrade your sim racing setup? In this hands-on review of the Advanced SimRacing ASR3, I cover unboxing, build quality, setup tips, and how it performs with a direct…
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Ergotron HX Monitor Arm Review: Is It Worth It for Ultrawide Setups?
Is the Ergotron HX worth it for ultrawide monitors? Here’s my honest review after months of daily use for sim racing and productivity.
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Alienware AW3821DW Review: The Ultimate 38” Ultrawide for programming, sim racing, gaming
Hands-on review of the Alienware AW3821DW ultrawide monitor for gaming, coding, sim racing, and creative work. Specs, pros, and buying advice.
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Why I Stopped Sim Racing (And Why I Eventually Came Back)
A few years ago, I posted a video about why I quietly stopped sim racing. At the time, I had just gone through a bunch of upgrades after my Logitech G29 setup, fallen deep into…
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Initial D Inspired Keyboard: A $500 Tofu65 + NovelKeys Creams Build
A $500 Initial D themed keyboard build. A fully aluminum Tofu65 by KBDfans with the KBD67v2 PCB, an aluminum plate, and NovelKeys Cream switches, themed around an AE86 keycap set.
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GamaKay K61 Review (and How I Modded It with Lubed Gateron Yellows)
A full review of the budget GamaKay K61 60% hot-swap keyboard, plus a step-by-step guide to modding it: lubing the Gateron Yellows with Krytox 205g0 and taming the stabilizers.
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My AppleCare+ Express Replacement Experience (iPhone XS Max)
My experience using AppleCare+ Express Replacement to fix my iPhone XS Max instead of booking a Genius Bar appointment. How the process works, the one downside, and whether it's…
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White XD87 Build: Gateron Yellows Lubed with Krytox 205g0
A budget TKL build log. A white KPRepublic XD87 with Gateron Yellow switches lubed with Krytox 205g0. My first time lubing switches and my first streamed keyboard build.
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