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    [SOLVED] Anything I should change on my build

    Agree with King's post. You should also note that a single terabyte WD Black drive will probably not carry all your files. You should probably get an SSD (Samsungs are currently the most popular, especially M.2's) to hold the operating system and games, since SSDs are much faster than hard...
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    Question Getting close to ordering parts, how does this list of components look?

    DDR4 - 3200 isn't really necessary for gaming, but looking at the 3000 mhz, it's only a $15 difference, so forget what I said. It's a good deal.
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    Question Getting close to ordering parts, how does this list of components look?

    Looks good, but what are you using it for? Why the sound card and 3200mhz ram?
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    Question Wondering if this parts list looks good

    Eximo's right. You really don't need 32 gigs of ram, depending on what you're doing with the video "stuff". 16 - 3000 mhz would be perfect, and overclockable to 3200. The motherboard's is great. The i7-9700k and the 9900k don't really have a huge leap of a difference, but if threads mean...
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    [SOLVED] Need Help with a Build

    4 Mrach_2 or 5_March? Or both?
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    Question Memory for HP Z800 workstation

    You'd need a 240 pin RAM stick. The closest you can get is this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASZ90Q2/?tag=pcpapi-20 Or if you want more mhz and less pricing. or you can go 32 gb and get this...
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    [SOLVED] Im thinking i have a bad motherboard..

    That Athlon 64 x2 is OLD. I doubt it'll fare well with the 1060. A 2005 CPU with a 2016 card? No. You better upgrade that AM2 Motherboard and that CPU to either Intel or Ryzen, though Ryzen is better on the market. If you go for AMD, a Ryzen 2400g APU, or a Ryzen 5 1400 with a 1030 or 1050. My...
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    Question Best budget m-atx case?

    Versa aren't known to be popular and perfect, but are a pretty good choice sometimes. Carbides aren't a choice for some people. The case with the most quality is Phanteks Eclipse, but you should take a look at their Metal Gear brands. Else, you should go for the Pro 3, Q300L, or H18.
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    [SOLVED] Gaming PC for ~$450

    If you want $450, you're gonna have to go on the cheap side. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RcBR3b You should probably reuse the case, and check if the RAM is compatible then use this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dNBR3b The SSD is cheap though, yet has some good reviews. You must check the...
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    [SOLVED] First time PC build!

    SSD, no hard drive? Where you gonna put all those videos? Almost never use MSI motherboards. They have a bad reputation with Ryzen. Put down the fans to fit a hard drive - Barracuda 2 Terabytes, and switch your motherboard to an a Strix.
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    [SOLVED] PSU upgrade/Suggestions

    You should really get a 650 80+ or a Corsair 550. Gold ones are the best.
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    Compatibility between components

    It is compatible. 220v is no problem, and it is the same in Europe.
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    [SOLVED] First pc build but wont turn on

    I know this will be hard work, but you might have to rebuild the pc. Disassemble everything. Before you do this, look at other solutions. Are you sure you installed windows though?
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    [SOLVED] First pc build but wont turn on

    Then it might be hardware. You hear any beeps? Since the light turned on, we know the psu is working. First of all, are you sure the CPU is in correctly? Did you put down the rod? Check the Graphics card, if it is inserted in the right slot and is in correctly. Also, the cables for it must be...
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    [SOLVED] Is this a good build for $500?

    120 GB drive and nothing else? That's a lack of space. You need at least 1 terabyte hard drive.