Recent content by HBabstractions

How much of a difference should there be in 3dMark results? I just did another test today and they are slightly lower than 10 days ago... (I haven't enabled XMP yet.) I noticed my VGA led was on my mobo. I've managed to turn it off by switching off the psu, unplugging from wall, power cycling...

Unless someone can correct me, i've never heard of a "compatibility" issue with any hard-drive brand and a computer. When it comes to memory, i always go samsung or WD. I don't want to take any risk with something as annoying as losing files/having to re-install windows/programs because an...

Thank you, would that raise the performance of my GPU or just the performance of the RAM when running programs/games? Is XMP overclocking and would that require me to adjust other things in bios and adjust power levels?

Hi, I was able to get a card but I'm a little paranoid that it was opened, returned, and wanted to test it to make sure it was fine before the 30 day store warranty runs out. I was hoping people here that know what these results mean could tell me if my GPU is okay? Does it looks perfectly...

Do you have the Mobo manual? Mine listed the "f_usb" sockets on the Mobo as usb 2.0. Check which are listed as USB 2.0 in your manual

Hi, I am installing my first AIO - Corsair h100i. I'm looking for some clarity on confusion I had while reading the instructions. (Attached below) Mainly: Are "headers" any socket on the mobo, or are "headers" only the ones on the edge for the front case usb ports? My mobo has a...

I'll take your advice, from earlier. I ended up buying a m.2 Gen4 pcie 1TB for my boot drive so i'll just install windows and the adobe CC suite on there. Can i ask you some questions about storage and configurations? Do you know how programs work in terms of install location and...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for what is the general recommended specs of a 1440p monitor for Video Production/Gaming, not THE BEST - because "the best" is out of my price range. I'm looking for something thats is on sale for $200-300. I keep finding monitors i think are good deals, only to read...

I ended up getting the Aorus Elite AX as you suggested. Thank you! All I have left on my build is the cpu and case.

I have these two in my cart, but not sure which to buy.. Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE AX ($169) & MSI Z590 PRO WiFi ProSeries ($159) Anyone familiar with either of these, or at least the brand reputation? Or if there are better ones for that price range. I plan on buying an i7-11700k. I bought...

Nothing, but i just checked and its a 250gb ssd. So maybe thats why. Just windows, Adobe Premiere/after effects, photoshop cs5.5, ableton, anti virus. The my documents/photos/videos, etc folders are empty on that drive. All of my files and documents, project files, video files, etc, are all on...

What are the cons to installing all your programs on a separate drive than the boot drive? I only want to do this because I've run out of space on my boot drive on my current PC. After moving all my project files and program file directories to a new SSD, i still only have 5gb free on the boot...

Hi All, I think it is time for a new pc for adobe premiere pro/after effects CC. (Current rig is i7-2600 with adobe cs5.5) I was using the builder at Microcenter's website. I was hoping i could get feedback from people here who know much more than me. I want to keep it around 1,100ish. I'm...

Once again, thank you to everyone that took time to give their advice and part pick builds. This forum is filled with helpful people and is the best. After researching different builds and parts recommended here, as well as looking at used PCs to build off of, it kept getting into the 'new...

Thank you, this is why I posted here. Never even heard of a Ryzen 3000. I'll research these parts. Is updating the BIOS a rather straight forward process? As for the questions on why I don't want a standard black box store bought pc and be done with it... well because it'll just look like I...