Most years, I log on to work over the Black Friday weekend with the intention of discussing the best deal I've bought. This time I've had my eye on extra storage, with a Lexar 4TB SSD (-19% off at $187) making it all the way through checkout. However, I cancelled once I remembered that the Alienware R10 it was destined for, which I bought a couple of Black Fridays ago (and honestly have regretted due to the hassle it's caused) only has one NVMe slot. I don't have the brainspace to futz around with an adapter or migrating my data on the current drive, particularly as the case is such a pig to deal with that I hast actually drawn blood. So instead, let's talk mini-fridges, and why they're one of the best upgrades you can make to your PC gaming setup.
I had wanted a mini-fridge for years, but my fiancée resisted on the not unreasonable basis that we shared a fairly cramped office that was already full of electronics. As the WFH era wore on, and we moved to a slightly bigger apartment, she folded and bought me one for my birthday.
Danby Designer Mini-Fridge | 4.4 Cu.Ft. | Energy Star compliant | $419.99 $199.99 (save 52%)
The Danby mini-fridge's three main shelves are enough to stock more drinks than even the most degenerate MMO player can expect to get through quickly. The can holsters in the door are great for easy access and you can also slot some taller bottles in there. Temperature is easily controlled via a dial and I've had zero issues with leaks or accidentally freezing items.
Price check: Best Buy is also $199
Readers, it has been everything I dreamed and more. Could I just go upstairs to grab a drink and would it take no more than about 30 seconds? Yes, obviously, but I am a lazy, lazy man. And trust me, you
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