u/ppetrelli0

Probably the same or very similar question has been asked dozens of times, but here I go.

Our ecosystem is:

- Wife has an iPhone, but she always used Googe account and Google Photos. I guess she probably has automatically filled the free-tier iCloud (5GB right)

- I have Android/Pixel, and I had for several years unlimited storage because buying new Pixels until I dont since 3-4 years ago.

Im not sure what is the best way to approach this. From what I see, probably the simpler option is to pay Google One on my account and family-share, I guess 200GB should be enough, so me and my wife can both save all our pictures to the cloud... But then I also believe that paying 2 different providers/accounts should be ¿safer? So my wife uploads all from her phone into either iCloud or her own Google One, and I do the same on my own

Im aware this is not a backup because if I delete the pics or if the account gets hacked, deleted, suspended... All is gone. Im working on that, but not there yet. For now, the first step is to secure current pictures and set the base for an scalabe architecture :P

So this is the build I have right now: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/N9KgtC

For the CPU Cooler I always had a Cosair Liquid AIO that worked flawlessly for several years. The easy choice will be to put the radiator on top, but that will mean I won't achieve possitive pressure. My idea was to put the radiator on front, and then using the Noctua approach of having top-front as intake and top-rear as exhaust. If I'm overcomplicating things, I might just go with an air cooler, I just want it to not be too bulky

For the PSU, I have a +10 years old Seasonic Gold 660W that I'm debating if I should re-use or not. Any advice?

Editing to add the case manual, page 7 and 23 are the ones including fans and AIO options: https://www.fractal-design.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Pop-Mini-Manual-V2.pdf

Thanks!

Totally beginner, so sorry for any missconceptions.

I want a simple audio setup mainly to listen to CDs and streaming music. I live in an apartment and I'll be putting the system in a 28-30m2 living room. In the near future I want to be able to add a turntable.

Other options I checked were Technics SA-C600 (out of my budget), Eversolo Play CD (doesnt have phono amp and also more expensive) or Revo SuperCD (same price but with built-in speaker)

The best things I see for Denon, is that it comes with speakers for a budget-friendly price, the aesthetics are good with a modern-looking and not too big.

Bonus question: Is the Denon with its default speakers suitable also for TV? Im aware I can connect it through eARC but... Will the sound be better than a soundbar? I have an old Sony HT-CT390 with sub.

Open to all kind of feedback!

Thanks!

Im looking a CPU cooler for a Ryzen 9700X. Case is Fractal Pop Mini Air and GPU is XFX 9060XT 16GB (the short version with 2 fans). I'm trying to do a low noise build while keeping the most clean aesthetic possible :)

These are my current options:

• NZXT Kraken Elite 240: 155€. Its the 2024 version with 640x640 screen. Main reason is on the list because its beautiful.
• Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black. 90€. I like it because is somehow small and I believe more than enough for the 9700X. Not sure if I should add a second fan, and mandatory, if I chose it, I'll add the chromax cover thing
• be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5. 80€. I know it have small and bigger brothers. It start to feel too big.

Im aware the PA120 is now everywhere and I got why, is cheap and does the job, but it feels too bulky for the microatx build.

Im also aware i'd be paying premmium on the AIO just for the design and I dont mind that, is definitely the most clean (i come from a +10years Cosair AIO that never gave me an issue). What I would like to know if it's comparable with the other 2 in terms of noise.

Other recommendations are also welcome.

Thanks!!