Recent content by m1nty

Build update: All parts have been ordered as anticipated EXCEPT: EVGA PSU Gigabyte X570 Master MOBO I've been leaning towards the Seasonic Prime GX-1000 PSU. I know it's way overkill, but at certain loads, I can expect this thing to be quiet and be more than enough to support add-ons later...

Thanks. Unfortunately the PSU is on backorder, so I've been leaning towards EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3. Reviews look good. Between Newegg and B&H, I think I can get most parts this week.

Ah, yes. They would be the same. Any pros/cons with the other components? I am finding it actually hard to source these parts swiftly and without shipping from multiple places.

A lot of things have happened since my last post, but I have been fortunate enough to consider this rig now again. I have updated my list for a new mobo and switching around my memory storage. Thoughts on compatibility? I'm going to try and get all of my components from either Amazon or Newegg...

Since this thread has been discussing the heat output of nvme, would that form of storage only be ideal for operating system and loading programs, where now SSDs are taking the form of HDDs and would be ideal for processing content/media?

Is the disabling of the SATA ports typically required for all other newer mobos out on the market as well that want to use NVME? I am planning a PC build and saw this feature as a footnote for some mobos I've been looking at.

I've dug more into your recommendations and started comparing components in more detail. I've done some research on the Ryzen 9s vs. the Intel 9th gens as well, so I am slightly more inclined to switch over. That being said, why suggest ASRock motherboard over some other manufacturers? My...

My current setup: View: https://imgur.com/a/3A4jYPr A little messy but functional at the moment. I want to play with the monitors and how they're setup eventually; ideally, they would move with the table if mounted on the wall in some manner. I have an APC surge protector that I plan to...

Thanks. This will span over two months and the holidays. I anticipate the NAS is not needed immediately nor the monitors. I will happily entertain the Ryzen idea; It seems that'll be my trade off to get a higher quality graphics card. Transitioning my old rig to this new one will be a doozy, so...

I expect to update this thread over time, so please treat this as a work in progress. I'll add pictures of my current setup and additional information to provide you all with what I am currently working with. Below is a quick requirement sheet that I drafted. I also quickly created the...

Thanks. The insert image button isn't working for me, so I am just going to try and embed my setup. To explain what is going on... Since my tower is on the floor on the right side of my desk, I have to have 10 ft. cables extending from the left size of my desk to accommodate my external hard...

Hi everyone, I have an adjustable desk and my cord management is okay and could be better. If you own an adjustable desk, whether it is the desk itself or a unit that sits on top of your desk, can you post a picture of your cable management? I currently use a wrapping to group the cords into...

I am on BIOS F5 right now for my Aorus B450 I Pro Wifi board (next is F30, 31, 32, 40, then 41). CPU = AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G. How efficient are the newest updates with "Improve USB Device Compatibility"? Is it worthwhile for me to update my BIOS when I haven't seen any decrease in performance or...

Okay, I finally got my mom's computer in my hands... Used it a little, called her crazy for thinking that it wouldn't turn on, got BSOD - memory_management, I said sorry, system did not turn on any longer (fans ran, power button lit, no beeps or posts), tested another PSU (issue remained)...

So you all already told me what would happen... and it happened... My mom has not been able to power up her tower any longer after a few storms went through her area surging her setup. All other electronics attached to the same power strip are safe, but the tower just does not seem to want to...