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    Question Quick question on a new system possibly.

    I built a new system nearly 3 years ago and find myself having to replace a component (motherboard). I accidentally broke off some silver pieces when removing the lian li gallahad ii aio. Is it just better to upgrade AM5 from AM4? Or just get a new mobo? Below first is what I have. Just need...
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    Question Need a second PC!

    Need s second PC the wife wants me to play games in our bedroom with her sometimes (she's mainly a Ps5/switch player). I have a higher end PC already. CPU:5950x GPU:6900xt MOBO: Dark Hero crosshair RAM: 64GB DDR4 PSU: 850W CPU Fan: Lial Li closed waterloop 360mm OS: WIN 11 CASE: Corsair 1000D...
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    [SOLVED] New build in a Corsair 1000D case ?

    Lol I haven't made my choice yet, I just saw it has been done by someone else. I may take that 1100 and get a new keyboard and mouse.
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    [SOLVED] New build in a Corsair 1000D case ?

    I really enjoy the aquarium hobby also. Before moving to where I'm at now, I had a 200 gallon saltwater tank for years and it was beautiful and easy to maintain. I heard that pastel colors can clogg up the system. I will not be using pastel colors if I did do a loop. I also know nor to mix...
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    [SOLVED] New build in a Corsair 1000D case ?

    I can use corsair 6900xt block with 2 simple modifications to the block and remove the metal shroud to work.
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    [SOLVED] New build in a Corsair 1000D case ?

    I enjoy the challenge, but I want a low noise system.
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    [SOLVED] New build in a Corsair 1000D case ?

    I have a build Im going to do and just acquired a Corsair 1000D for 250 bucks used, but in great condition. The owner never did a watercooling pc and just used an AIO. I have a 5950x and a ASRock 6900xt (no waterblock made for it yet) and want to watercool this PC build. I want to know is it...
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    [SOLVED] New Ryzen 5950x Build

    I am looking at the Corsair Vengence 32GB @ 3200mhz. I did get the Dark Hero in the end when i went and got my ASROCK 6900xt Phantom Gaming from Microcenter.
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    [SOLVED] New Ryzen 5950x Build

    I have a build Im working on, but I cannot choose the best MOBO to add to the build. Need some guidance on one. I want one with a lot of USB pots, M.2. bays, and the Diagnostic Code button. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VYrHmk
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    [SOLVED] Planning a new PC Build!

    Hello everyone! I'm planning a new PC Build! My build at its core will compromise of a 5950x and one of the following; 3080 ftw3, 3080tiFE, or 3090 ftw3. I'm not sure which Mobo to select for its features. My budget is infinite, but I don't want buy one if I'm not going to maximize its use. I...
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    [SOLVED] Wanting to Upgrade My System!

    Oh well I guess its time to build a system! Not sure about wanting to upgrade the 1080 though. What are your thoughts? is it worth it for the % of performance increase?
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    [SOLVED] Wanting to Upgrade My System!

    What about a 3900x or 3950x or would i need a new mobo?
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    [SOLVED] Wanting to Upgrade My System!

    Hello everyone! I am looking to upgrade my PC. My Specs are below. CPU: AMD 1700x @ 4.3 MOBO: Asus Prime x370 GPU: Gigabyte 1080 RAM: Corsair 16 GB 2666 PSU: Corsair 750X SSD: Samsung 500G SSD: Kingston 256G HDD: Western 1TB HDD: Western 1TB Cooler: Corsair Hydro H100i v2 Monitor: ACER XG270HU...
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    Upgrade From Radeon 5850 BE to either 7850 or 7870 or 7950!

    I'm looking to upgrade my GPU as long as it won't bottlneck with my current build. The Games I'm playing currently are Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy 14, BF3, and other titles like ME3, The New Hitman, Max Payne, and ect. What I'm looking to spend 250 maybe 300 if the price/performance is worth it...