Recent content by IllustriousTurtle

When ever I launch my pc I get the “CPU Fan Speed Error” but all the fans are spinning and when in bios the cpu is at 35C. I have 1 the CPU Cord plugged into CPU_OPT and AIO RGB Unplugged. I have a cooler master cooler but swapped fans with NZXT Fans and used the NZXT Hub already in my case to...

View: https://imgur.com/a/ZV2QAkT One thing I’m concerned about now is that I’m using one pcie cable for my gpu, should I have plugged 2?

I just built a new pc, plugged power in and all RGB turned in and then pressed power button all started up fine just the CPU light on mobo was red so unplugged it all and then plugged it all back in. Now only the rgb on the back of the mobo are turning on, when I unplugged it all I noticed one...

This my results from BOCW CPU usage is an average of 23% ( Welp think i found the issue, CPU is at an average of 80C idle. and over 100C in game) GPU is 2% with a average temp of 39C Memory is averaging 55% with game and chrome open. but I just noticed power usage is very high. Could this mean...

I have a hunch it could have been because of the massive heat wave over the weekend in Australia, but for some odd reason i just cannot get good FPS. My average FPS on cold war was 120+ and now it struggles for 30 fps in 2 days. Minecraft is at 20 fps or less where it was 300+ before on max. I...

I am getting 3700X and i so far am getting the B450 Tomahawk Max but should i change my order and get a X470, only problem is i cant update bios without a spare CPU can i?

So i was wondering what the big difference between these two SSD's are and why is there just a big price gap? I was recommended the Samsung 970 Evo for my SSD which i thought ok cool seems great, but now ive seen ADATA and the price difference. For reference i am buying it in Australia from a...

There is a exactly 20$ AUD difference between these cards and i was just wondering which one you guys think is the better card? From my under standing the main difference between these cards is the aesthetics, but do you think the Red Devil is better? I like the looks of the Red Devil more due...

I just bought the MSI Evoke 5700XT and i think he will get that but nether the less it is a great build thanks ;D

So i just bought and put together my first custom build and one of my close friends now wants too buy his own. I am not the best although i know things i thought it would be best if i could get some people on my forum too build his PC. As it says in the question his budget is between 1600-1900$...

So i due to my basic knowledge when it comes to computers i was just wondering if when i buy my computer and try to install the 3700X into my MSI B450 Tomahawk Max if it would work or would i have to update the bios before installing, if so how do i do it? i was also wondering if it PCIE 3.0...

one issue i cant find that power supply on the Australian websites i went on

Thanks :D

So after some very helpful people on this forum as well as reddit i think i am finally happy with my pc build. My final build is as follows: CPU- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Cooler- CoolerMaster Masterliquid ML240L GPU- MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT PSU- Corsair CXM 550W Memory- Corsair Vengence LPX 16Gb 3200Mhz...

Don’t want to spend a lot on the case but what power supply do you recommend?