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Specs of my old system: CPU: Intel core-i7 11th generation (locked, no integrated GPU) Motherboard: Gigabyte B560 Aorus ax wifi Memory: Corsair vengeance 2*8 G Storage: Samsung 970 EVO 1T SSD Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: MSI GTX1070Ti...

I recently built a new PC with Thermaltake GF3 1000W PSU. The problem is that during the shutdown process I can hear whine from the PSU. It is not loud, but since the pitch is high, it is very easy to hear. I tried to switch out this PSU with my old one, and the whine disappeared. I also tried...

Thanks! Yes, I reside in China. That's why I tentatively chose deepcool. I see that you replaced my HDD for another SSD. Does it means nowadays it is really unnecessary to buy HDD? Actually I am currently using this 2 TB HDD, so for completeness I put it in the list. For the GPU, I don't think...

Thank you very much! I will edit my post to match the sticky thread. A few questions: 1. What is wrong with the optical drive? I was planning to use it to listen to CDs and burn them. 2. I reside in China, but I don't know any similar site in China. What I typically do is to get recommendations...

Hello guys, here is my build for gaming and light AI work in the future such as Stable Diffusion. The part I am mostly uncertain with is the CPU cooler. If it is not optimal, please recommend some CPU coolers. Thanks! Approximate Purchase Date: in a month Budget Range: $2900 equivalent...

I want to buy Corsair vengeance 16 GB*2, 6400 MT/s, but for some reason, I do not have access to the EXPO version, only the XMP version. If without EXPO enabled, RAM runs at 4800 MT/s; with EXPO enabled, RAM runs at >5600 MT/s, then what is the point of CPU maximal supported frequencies only at...

Thanks! So if I want to achieve 5600 MHz, I have to enable XMP or EXPO, right? But shouldn't XMP or EXPO brings the frequencies even higher?

I am going to get an MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI mobo and an AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU. When choosing RAM (16 G*2), I have some uncertainties. If I am not going to enable EXPO, what frequency will my RAM run at? If I understand correctly, the specifications of 9800x3d say it supports 5600 MHz DDR5...

Thanks! Could I know where I can find game-specific benchmarks online? I tried to search StarCraft 2 benchmarks online and most results were from 2010.

Don't Core 9 285k and 9950x have better single core performance? Or since 9800x3d does not fall behind much in single core performance, its other features compensated for the slightly lower single core performance?

Thanks! In cases where my games rely on single core performance, should I go with 9800x3d or 9950x or Core 9 285k?

I know that for overall gaming the Ryzen 9800X3D is the go-to solution but most reviews do not benchmark RTS games such as StarCraft series, Age of Empires series, etc. If I play those games (not 1v1, usually 4v4 or so), should I still go with a 9800X3D or do I have better options...

Thanks! Since I don't do overclocking, I thought the default CPU fan was enough? 12th generation CPUs are not yet in mass release in my country, so it's a bummer.

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For the sake of money, I decided to build a new PC with my old GTX 1070Ti and Samsung 970 evo 1T. Here is my new build: CPU: Intel Core-i7 11700F Motherboard: Gigabyte B560 Aorus Pro AX GPU: MSI GTX 1070Ti Titanium SSD: Samsung 970 evo 1T RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8G*2, DDR4, 3200 PSU...