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    Question First PC build won't boot

    late reply sorry but maybe try plugging ur m.2 into a different slot? idk. hopefully u fixed this by now
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    [SOLVED] What is the best liquid CPU cooler around 100-140$?

    cant beat that corsiar h115i pro.... its one of the cheapest 280mm aios, its a good brand and it performs well with decent fans.
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    Question Help picking cooling option for i7-9700k

    if youre looking to overclock, getting a 360mm aio would be the best becuase youd be able to push the cpu to its max. aios come with fans so idk what youd do with ur 3 stock fans. The cooler master master liquid 360 would match ur cooler master case and has tons of rgb, but its pretty expensive...
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    [SOLVED] Need help building a PC.

    Amd and Intel are both cpu manufacturers. AMD has more budget friendly cpus that work great for most people while intel has the best available for higher end gamers. Amd also has the added benifit of compatibility with motherboards, so if you want to upgrade to a different cpu in the future, you...
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    [SOLVED] Need help building a PC.

    for sure over 60fps on the highest settings at 1080p. My gtx 1060 3gb (around 15-20% slower ) gets 60fps at ultra on Fortnite. you could easily get 144fps if you turn the graphics down to medium ish. if your monitor is 60hz then use ultra settings. however if it is 144hz then go medium.
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    Question First PC build won't boot

    is ur ram plugged in properly? it may seem bad but you have to push it hard. also, make sure ur hdmi or display port cable is plugged into ur GPU.make sure M.2 SSD is seated properly and check to see if any of the little cables on the MOBO are missing.
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    [SOLVED] Need help building a PC.

    AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor Gigabyte - B450 AORUS PRO WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX AM4 Motherboard G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Western Digital - Blue 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video...
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    [SOLVED] Need help building a PC.

    would u like to have wifi or do you use ethernet? Are looks a concerning factor? is the $800 for a pc only or does it include a mouse, keyboard and monitor?
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    Question GTX 1080 Ti Performance Seems To Have Dropped

    check your windows settings power usage config too. go to type to search and type in "edit power plan", then go to "power options" and make sure it isnt set to optimal power. other than that, i have no clue! sorry.
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    Question GTX 1080 Ti Performance Seems To Have Dropped

    Windows 10 Version 1809 (KB4482887) is the update that messed up performance, escpecially in older games supposedly. im not sure why it affects performance but there are many people saying that it does, so try to revert to an older update if you have that ^. try running the game through geforce...
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    [SOLVED] Cases to fit Sapphire Radeon Nitro+ RX 590?

    im assuming you have the sapphire rx 590... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YYsKHx/silverstone-case-sstrl01bwusb30 should fit that as well as having a side window and plenty or external storage
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    Question How/Can i move my os to another ssd without deleting anything?

    i have my os on an old ssd and my boot, while still fast, takes about 25 seconds. i want to use my samsung 970 evo as good as it can be used by booting with it. guess its not possible tho, thanks for the help!
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    Question GPU Major Malfunction

    does ur PSU have enough watts??
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    Question GTX 1080 Ti Performance Seems To Have Dropped

    try updating ur gpu drivers. could also be an issue thru nvidia control panel, it might of set it to optimal power for that game. also, the latest windows 10 update has destroyed gaming performance, so that could be why too. hope this helps
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    Question Need to know if there is a controller, connector or something for motherboard

    look for a white 4 pin connector on the MOBO. there are some aftermarket LED controllers but youd have to have an rgb header for it.... could you send a link to your exact motherboard and maybe i could help more?