Recent content by pabuffon

Started a new build today see here. Can't get the computer to post with no signal coming in at the monitor from DVI cable. DRAM debug lights comes on and stays on when the computer gets turned on. CPU fan and system fan both turn on. CPU was installed in the correct position. I first tried...

My computer fails to post. The PSU, GPU, and case were taken from my last working build. So I don't believe the issue lies with them. See full components here. The LED's turn on, CPU and case fans turn on. With both pieces of RAM first the CPU and VRAM debug LED's turn on momentarily, then...

What resolution are you gaming at? I believe the GTX 1060 3GB or Rx 580 should be able to handle gaming at 1080p, medium or higher quality with a reasonable FPS. These cards will struggle with gaming at 1440p, however.

I'm looking to upgrade my PC and the Ryzen 5 series looks good! The first step I've already taken is to upgrade my GPU to a GTX 1060 6GB. Now i'm looking for a CPU, motherboard, and memory combo to complete the build. I'll be using the same case, PSU, etc. Here is the build I have now. Here...

Sounds good I'll try out the fx 6300, maybe get a watt meter and run some experiments. Any other suggestions for saving power? Motherboard or memory suggestions? I'd most likely get a micro atx case for it.

I'm currently in the process of upgrading my rig. Soon I will have a fx 6300 lying around. I'm currently running a home server with a raspberry pi, which is fine but limited and underpowered. It does have the benefit of low power consumption. I'm considering making the fx 6300 into a...

Right now my router and modem are located in the office where I have a wired connection to my desktop. I'd like to move the router, maybe 15 feet or so down the hallway to improve wireless connection in the living room. Basically move the router to a more centralized location in the house...