Recent content by Aiyok

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm actually able to have my router moved by the ISP and they are going to run the fiber into the room where my PC is. Thanks for your help!

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NZsQTJ CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 3.9 GHz 8-Core Processor ($358.35 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Best Buy) Motherboard: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard...

Hello everyone! I just moved into a new home and the only Ethernet port in the house is in the kitchen which is where the modem/router is plugged in. Now that I can't hardwire my PC, I had to buy a wifi adapter because I didn't install one when building it last year. I bought a cheap USB dongle...

Excellent! Thanks so much for your help! Thanks to all who contributed. Excited on my new build!

Thanks for your response, Hellfire! Based on your feedback as well as some in another forum post, I have put together this alternate build. I changed Power supplies because of seemingly limited availability of the SeaSonic and the Corsair was another recommended that I can purchase through...

Thanks all for your input. I'm looking to probably pull the trigger today. I guess since I'm stuck at home trying to game more my computer is struggling to run WoW and watch Twitch at the same time. I have taken pieces from multiple recommendations received and put together the following build...

Hello everyone! My name is Andrew and I am looking to build a new gaming PC that can run current games. Approximate Purchase Date: Latest would be summer time but considering purchasing in the next week since I am stuck at home. Budget Range: $1600 total after taxes/shipping System Usage from...

Looks like I have a digital activation linked to my Microsoft account.

Awesome! Thanks so much!

Understood. To be honest, I am not sure it's been so many years. I believe I bought it through Microsoft when they had OS discounted for college students but I don't have a way to confirm that.. Scratch that - I did find my receipt. I purchased Windows 8.1 Pro for Students directly from...

That's interesting that the liquid cooling is louder than air cooling now. I like the PC you listed. Couple of questions: I've previously only used Intel processors and heard that AMD was quite as good (but this was when I was researcher my last build years ago). Are they pretty equivalent...

Great point. I definitely want to be more knowledgeable of my system and be able to troubleshoot without fear of voiding a warranty.

Dang, okay. Was hoping to eliminate having to buy OS/reinstall games but if it isn't a good idea I will definitely go all new then.

Thanks! It seems like taking an afternoon and building it myself is the better decision regardless of the close difference in cost.

Thanks! It seems like the consensus is to build it myself.