Recent content by craggle58

Currently using F5b ABBA bios version on my X570 Aorus Elite. Seems pretty stable apart from slightly below par benchmark performance and similarly below par NVME SSD speeds. Is it worth updating to F11 bios? Also is there likely to be more bios revisions soon for this board?

Its not going to fry my VRMs or CPU socket then? This build has been a bit chaotic. I have ended up having to RMA my GPU and monitor. Not to mention the trouble of not getting it to post (I think I simply forgot to change the monitor input from DVI to HDMI).

I built the computer myself (first time) but couldn't get it to post so took in to a local pc store (they said it posted first time so couldn't understand it and I missed out on the best part of the build ). They finished everything up including installing Windows and drivers etc for a fee. Is...

HI sorry for delay my specs are : Ryzen 7 3700x Dark Rock 4 CPU cooler Gigabyte Aorous Elite X570 16gb Crucial Ballistix Sport @ 3200 Gigabyte 2070 Super Windforce OC 8GB Adata 1TB NVME SSD + 1TB Samsung 860 Evo Sata SSD Corsair RM750W PSU NZXT H500 case I am using a clean install of windows...

I have just built a new system and I am having poor benchmark results. When my 3700x is under load the PPT and EDC readings in AMD Master Utility are completely maxed out . My cores are all capped at just over 4.0 ghz as well. The CPU temperature seems fine. Is this normal?

Thanks for reply. How do I perform a non-fastboot/power cycle. Do I have disable ultra fast boot in bios? Also where is the low speed setting? Are the benchmark scores fairly typical for this card and setup?

I have recently built a new system and having some teething problems with the Gigabyte 2070 Super Windforce OC. Initially it was fine but then it started revving the fans at idle/low gpu loads. The fans were revving up and down over a 2-3 second cycle really loudly for a couple of days. This...

H, Sorry for delay and thanks for the advice. I thought I had backed up using a thumb drive but when I try and boot from this I get to the select language part and can get no further. I would still like to test the faulty SSD but do not understand the instructions in point 6? I have decided...

I am currently using a tablet pc. I can get to a regular pc on Monday. Will I have to remove the SSD for testing as the rigorous cable management means completely breaking the case down? Do i require a specific usb cable to connect internally? Thanks for your help. This issue is a bit out of my...

I turned on my PC today and it is booting straight to BIOS (UEFI Bios version 1103). My SSD (Samsung Evo 120gb)with Windows 10 installed is not appearing as a boot option. I have tried swapping SSD to Sata 2 but still showing empty. My hdd is recognised on both Sata ports 1 & 2 so do not think...

Thanks. Great advice and ordering the I5 6500 with stock cooler.

That is great advice. I will only have to pay an extra £8.47 for the I5 6500 upgrade with stock cooler as I save £16.86 for no cooler option. Is the I5 6500 a significantly better cpu with a better stock cooler? This is my current quote/configuration from Dino PC: Customizations: CPU:A412 -...

I need to choose a cpu cooler (Cooler Master Hyper TX3i or Cooler Master Hyper 103) as options on a custom build. Which cooler for 15 6400?

Which is the better option and what is the difference. I also have a similar dilemma regards the cpu cooler (Cooler Master Hyper TX3i or Cooler Master Hyper 103). These are strict options on a custom I5 6400 build. Sorry to confuse the thread but could someone also explain the logic of a 1TB...

I know what you mean. I play Arma 2 and 3 mainly single player as internet speed in the backwoods of Yorkshire is chronic. My fps is really eratic and lucky to get 40 fps. No better even in Arma 2. Given the system is ageing I am planning on over clocking the CPU and the GPU which I haven't yet...