1st build

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  1. R

    Question My 1st PC Build Close to the Finish Line - Help Request

    Looking for any advice/criticism for the below build. The build is intended to run photoshop and Lightroom classic for photo editing. I intentionally tried to have the build be a little overkill in the hopes it lasts with some small updates over time. One question i have is should i include a...
  2. deadweight_nero

    [SOLVED] Need help with building first computer for gaming/photoshop/video editing (total noob)

    Can someone help/give advice to help build a pc for gaming, photoshop, and video editing. I want to spend 1500 USD or less (is there a general price range for this like would 1500 make a good machine or can I get away with less). I also want the case big enough where its easy to move parts...
  3. whyruabeach

    [SOLVED] Building my 1st computer for gaming and video editing/photoshop

    So I want to make a full tower build or a build where I can take and replace parts with ease. I want to build a computer that can play games and edit videos and also use Photoshop and do animation. I don't want any fancy lighting or anything. So I was wondering if someone could just make me a...
  4. kansuki

    [SOLVED] My First Build! Feedback?

    Hello! I'm a beginner PC gamer and enthusiast. I recently finished my first rig! And I wanted to share it with some friends in the community! Are there any suggestions/tips/upgrades I should consider? (I don't have any images yet, will take some photos soon!) ヾ(≧▽≦*)o Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5...
  5. PauloCRM

    [SOLVED] My 1st PC Build: any obstacle or opportunity for this system?

    Hi All, Here is the pcpartpicker link https://it.pcpartpicker.com/list/Brg8wh To clarify: the Corsair Vengeance LPX are actually 32 GB (2 X 16 GB), I couldn't find in the website. Here all the system: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 CPU Cooler Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound...
  6. P

    Question 1st build, posted once, will not post again,.

    My setup is: AMD Ryzen 7 2700x Asus Prime x470 pro G.Skill Flare X 2x8 GeForce RTX 2060 super EVGA 80+ gold 550/650 I finished building and hooked it up and powered on, booted and posted fine. Looked through the bios for a few minutes, then it black screened. I CANNOT get it to post again. I...
  7. 0

    [SOLVED] Advice for building new pc

    Hi there, I am wanting to build a new gaming pc, because my other pc Just won’t cut it for playing mods in minecraft and also CAD modelling. I do know the basic assembly of a pc such as installing the cpu, motherboard, ram ect. But I just don’t feel ready yet, so could you please give me some...
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    Question Is Ryzen 1200 3 1st generation or 2nd? and would it work with this motherboard

    im new to building computers, just confused of what generation the ryzen 3 1200 is 1st or 2nd? and would the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad Core AM4 Socket Overclockable Processor me compatible with GA-A320M-S2H ? thanks
  9. S

    [SOLVED] R7 1700 stock cooler temps high?

    Recently I have put together my first build, it is primarily going to be used as a gaming pc but I wanted the extra cores and the 1700 was the same price as the 2600 when I purchased it. Specs: R7 1700 stock cooler H500 case stock config (plan to add 2 fans at the front) b450 tomahawk board...
  10. V

    display image frequently cuts out, possibly GPU?

    Hi everyone, as the title suggests I'm having frequent issues with my display though i suspect it's the graphics card. This started happening after I had been away for a week, absolutely no problems before. The image on my display cuts out at any given time even if no task is being carried out...
  11. K

    Old with new ram

    Sorry if my english is not the best. So im upgrading my pc, i have 2x4gb ddr3 ram and was thinking of getting two sticks more of the exact same ram. However my original set i bought 3 years ago, will this be a problem? The exact ram im buying is hyperx fury ddr3 1600mhz.
  12. O

    WSE12 Disable Remote Web Access

    How can I disable Remote Web Access on Windows Server 2012 Essentials? I created a dynamic DNS through duckdns.org and when I connect, I get a page to connect to my home server. I then remembered doing something similar many moons using noip.com. Anyway, there seems to be some interference...
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    Freezing PC with 100% Disk Usage Spikes **READ ALL**

    Please help and read it all!!! :( I am having an issue with my Asus Aspire 3 2017 laptop, here are the specifications: AMD A-Series Dual-Core Processor A9-9420 3 GHz (Up to 3.6GHz) , 6GB DDR4 Memory, 1TB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, AMD Radeon R5 Graphics. This occurred right after my PC shut off...
  14. T

    ASUS Stuck in Sleep Mode

    Hello all, I have a ASUS R541U stuck in sleep mode unresponsive to any input. There are two indicator lights. The Power light flashes. The Charger light does not come on at all. The stock charger measures 19.5 V No response to keypad, Space, Escape, or Power Button. Holding the power button...
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    HP dvd740e DOWNLOAD

    I NEED "HP dvd740e" LIGHTSCRIBE DEVICE DRIVER DOWNLOAD? Everywhere I went had virus warnings when I downloaded //
  16. J

    Headphones don't work unless I start computer with them plugged in.

    So I have a bit of a weird problem. I have a pair of iphone headphones and when I first plug them into my laptop they don't work. They only work if I restart my laptop and the headphones are plugged in when it restarts. However, if I ever take them out and put them back in, it doesn't work again...
  17. B

    R9 280 RPM Issue

    So I have a Sapphire R9 280, and the fan speed is set at 33 percent (auto) and the rpm for the fan is 1500, sometimes slightly lower. Is this normal? In hardware monitor I see it fluctuate from 33 to 1500 so it looks rather scary. Anyone have answers or suggestions?
  18. S

    Final Build? Is it good?

    Hey. I wanna know if this build is good. If there is anything wrong with it please tell me. Thank you! PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZfhHYJ Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZfhHYJ/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor...
  19. mike1996

    can I do a hardware passthrogh on linux with my system???

    I am planning on moving to Linux because the privacy issues bother me on windows ten but I am a huge gamer and still want to be able to play all my games. finally i found a solution running windows in a V.M. and using hardware pass through for GPU acceleration, i found it in this video...
  20. M

    Two non-SLI GPU power requirements

    Hi, so I'm getting a GPU upgrade as well as a PSU upgrade. I'll be getting an EVGA 500W power supply, and I was planning on upgrading my nVidia GT 630 to the ASUS 750Ti OC edition. I know the new PSU will have enough power to run the 750Ti, but will I be able to use the 630 alongside it for...
  21. Sarfrazio

    APC UPS issue

    I bought a new APC-back UPS 600CI few days ago. It works fine under the normal load. But when I play games like battlefield 4 or start rendering 3D models, as I am a 3D modeller (3DS Max only), my UPS starts blinking RED and GREEN. Blinks and beeps every ~4 seconds. Any suggestion is...
  22. Z

    IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Please help.........

    Hi. I have been getting BSOD for a while. This started to happen after I updated my laptop from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. I have not been installing new software or hardware. According to Windows' Device Manager, my ethernet and graphic drivers are up to date. Here's the minidump...
  23. R

    windows 7 photo viewer bug?

    hello to everyone its my first thread here! Soo, i have this strange issue/bug i dont really know what is it. when i will try to open from this program photos on fullscreen i have this issue. all options down its not visible. its problem from windows? from graphic card drivers?or something...
  24. P

    No bios post, no display on computer, no beeps?

    So I just put together my first build and when I turned the power on, I don't hear any beeps nor do I see anything on my computer display. All the fans on the CPU and the video card are spinning, but I can't seem to pinpoint the exact problem and how to fix it. Edit: I tried breadboarding to...
  25. B

    3way SLI Watercooling help

    Is there something like with for 3way SLI 780ti's? Im using 3/8x5/8 tubing. http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-bridge-triple-parallel.html
  26. N

    WIA Driver needed

    I have windows 7, and a HP Photosmart C7200 printer, All-In-One. I used to be able to scan, and send it to the computer, but now it says I need a WIA driver, to scan and send to the computer. I'm not really all that bright when it comes to computers, but this problem has got me pulling out my...