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  1. Y

    Question ROG STRIX X470-I PBO2 Undervolting?

    I am currently running an ITX rig with a Ryzen 5 5600x in a Gigabyte A520i motherboard. IIRC the board does not seem to support PBO2 or any way to undervolt my cpu. I found a good deal for a Strix X470-I mobo, will I be able to utilize the PBO2 curve optimizer with this board given it has the...
  2. bagatani38

    Question Upgrading from ryzen 5 3600 to ryzen 5 5600x

    Hello, i was about to make some upgrade on my pc until i found on pcpartpicker.com that the new cpu needs some bios update to work. My question is, should i update my bios first or put in the new cpu then update the bios? and should i update my bios to the latest or just use the one that...
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    Question Trying to diagnose a BSOD that only happens when a Windows 11 Update occurs

    System specs: CPU: AMD AMD RYZEN 5 5600X WRAITHS MOBO: MSI B550-A PRO ATX GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G 8GB SSD: SAMSUNG 980 PRO SERIES 1TB HDD: Seagate BarraCuda ST3000DM008 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive RAM: (2 sets of) G.SKILL...
  4. V

    [SOLVED] Sudden drop In performance on 2-year old build ?

    Specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X PSU: Corsair RM750 Mobo: MSI B550 Mortar WiFi GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra Gaming RAM: Crucial Ballistix 32 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 2 SSDs and 1 HDD 1440p 165Hz Monitor As the title suggests, I have a build that hasn't been changed in the last 2 years. I used to...
  5. V

    Question Red VGA and Boot lights when booting but otherwise normal performance???

    Hey everyone, Pretty new to the PC building world and just had a question about a potential issue I have recently found. For reference my current build is below: Mobo: Asrock x570 Phantom gaming 4 CPU: (was AMD 3600x) is now AMD 5600x GPU: RTX 3070 Memory: Corsair vengeance LPX 16gb 3600MHz...
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    Question Do i upgrade or not?

    I am currently running AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and GTX 1660. I wish to upgrade to rtx 2060s. Will i get bottlenecked and am i currently bottlenecked, and is the PCI for the rtx 2060s 3.0 or 4.0, since some websites say its 3.0 while other say 4.0. Thanks in advance, resolution is 1920x1080
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    Question Want 5600x, will I need to upgrade PSU or cooling?

    Thanks in advance. I want to upgrade my CPU, though my current one runs hot (up to 80+ in intense gaming), so I think i might need a better than stock cooler and some more powerful fans to shift the air through. But main ask is: will I need to upgrade my PSU too? I don't think so, judging by...
  8. marcodien

    Question 30-40% GPU CPU USAGE NO BOTTLENECK

    Hello guys i have 1 problem. At most time my gpu and cpu use is around 30-40% and fps drops and there is stuttering. this is happening since i swaped my 1650super for 3070.My fur score is ok I did DDU and clean install driver changed power settings And did almost all steps in most of yt...
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    Question AMD Ryzen 5 5600X not posting on Gigabyte X570 Gaming X (Possibly BIOS problem)

    Hello, I hope you can help me solve this issue since I can't understand why is this happening. Context: I have an R5 2600X with a Gigabyte X570 Gaming X motherboard I have used this combo for a little over a year now and I upgraded to a 5600X. I updated the BIOS to the latest version possible...
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    Question Cpu buying guide

    I have Ryzen 5600X and i bought it for a good price 2 years ago I am using it with 4700Mhz OC settings I have RTX 3080 and i play Warzone2 very much I bought my cpu 120$ Does 5800X3D worth to upgrade my cpu for 320$ price ???? ( near 3X price )
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    Question B550 / d0 Error Code; Possible causes and solutions ?

    Hi. I'm new so pardon my candor, I wasn't sure what category to put this under? I figured 'systems' since that what I'm discussing here. First, let me amuse You by saying that you're not going to believe how this happened, but it did. I've been working on updating my new system all day, but I...
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    Question Is the 5600x a good pairing with the new 7800xt?

    I am on the verge of ordering a new gaming pc and this time i am looking into the AMD platform. I was going to get the 6800 non xt, but then i started looking into the reviews of the new 7800xt card. My pc is for gaming and perhaps some steaming. I was going for the 5600 or 5600x cpu offering...
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    Question Error 18 AMD - Random reboots, in specific games.

    Hello again everyone. I have bought a pc approximately 1 year ago, which has been running smooth AF and should still run smooth, BUT recently I started playing a game called "Legion TD 2" (VERY small game, which shouldnt require much pc usage) and I have random pc reboots without BSOD or any...
  14. RookieMistake

    Question Can I run 4 sticks of 8GB at 3600mhz on an MSI B550M Mortar Max WiFi board and a Ryzen 5 5600X CPU ?

    I have read a couple of things about ram but I cannot seem to understand it fully. My mobo is msi b550m mortar max wifi paired with ryzen 5 5600x. I bought trident z neo 2x8 3600mhz CL18 kits (F4-3600C18D-16GTZN). And im planning to buy another pair. Can i run 4 sticks at 3600mhz with my...
  15. VonWitzland

    Question Ryzen 5 5600x running hot!

    Hello, I recently upgraded to a 3070 - Ryzen 5 5600x combo. I've heard some things about the 5600x running at high temps and that being totally normal, but others say its not great. My CPU can reach up to 80 degrees Celsius when running triple A titles and it just really concerns me. I've...
  16. Inver_ShaRingan

    Question What mobo for 5600X upgrade to 5800X3D

    https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/A520M-ITXac/index.asp This is my current mobo in my rig, which isn't great but at least have some cheapo looking vrm cooling 🙈. Doesn't have any sensors for vrms temps, so not much I can say about it. But this mobo can handle 5800X3D without overheating vrms or...
  17. Inver_ShaRingan

    Question Kelvv Bolt XR 4000MT/s potential issue with mobo.

    O recently bought those kits. Kelvv Bolt XR non RGB 4000MT/s 19-25-25-25 Hynix DJR. Not the best in term of low timings, but it improvement from 3200Cl 16, or it would be.. I have 5600X on A520M-itx/AC AsRock, and for not OCing CPU this mobo is quite good. I can't OC my 5600X anyway, because...
  18. viibrate192

    Question CPU Temps are hitting 87+ While Gaming, which Cooling Part Should I Upgrade First?

    I've been playing more intensive games recently, Cyberpunk, Overwatch 2, Days Gone, etc. CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X, Stock AMD Wraith Cooler GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC 8G, Stock Fans Case: NZXT H510, Stock Fans and Stock Configuration, 120mm intake fan in the back, 120mm intake fan on...
  19. Celalyvan

    Question Amd 5600x vs 5800x for gaming

    Hi! I'm currently searching for a CPU upgrade for my gaming set up but I'm not sure on wich one of the CPUs mentioned in the tittle. The thing that you can buy amd 5600x for around $742 (take in consideration that I'm not from the US, yeah prices here suck) However I found a place in my city...
  20. Raikko Kiminen

    Question Is something "bottlenecking" my system?

    Hello everyone! I've been watching so many YouTube videos of people benchmarking games with the same GPU and CPU combo that I have, and sadly I have nowhere near the same performance. I am not aware of any errors in choosing PC components so I am turning to you in case you have a better opinion...
  21. ayoowavy

    [SOLVED] Should I stick to amd or go with intel for my upgrade?

    I am planning to upgrade both my cpu and mobo together. I currently have a 3200g apu and an rx 5600xt inside a gigabyte b450m dsh3. I am choosing between upgrading to a 5600/5600x paired with a b550 motherboard or change platforms and go with the 12400f/12400 and b660. My third option is to...
  22. R

    Question Display glitches/solid color when installing GPU drivers on a fresh OS installation ?

    Doing my first AMD build since the Bulldozer days. I've attached an image at the bottom for clarifications, but the gist of the story is this: Every time I install the video drivers, my screen glitches and turns to a mostly solid color. The GPU itself is fine. I just pulled it out of my...
  23. V

    [SOLVED] Does my 5600x bottleneck RTX 3060 Ti?

    Hi, I have b450 tomahawk max (with latest bios, latest chipset drivers, ddu clean driver for gpu) paired with 5600x and two sticks of 8gb ddr4 ram on 3600Mhz cl16 19 19 39... Now I bought RTX 3060 Ti and my framerate is like 139 average on warzone but everything on low I see some videos where...
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    Question High idle CPU core voltage ?

    Hi so recently i had to clear cmos and lost all my BIOS settings while redoing the settings on my 5600x i noticed that HW info was reporting a high idle CPU core voltage 1.325-1.425 while not doing anything at all really ( just HW info open ) , under load like cinebench R23 the core drops to...
  25. N

    Question AMD Ryzen 5600x or 5800x

    Hi, im stumped between the 2 CPU's, will the 105 TDP Ryzen 7 5800x cause the Cpu to heat up more than the 65W TDP Ryzen 5 5600x???
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    Question 5600X Running Hot, Multiple Coolers

    We have a system with a 5600X in it that is continually running hot. We have tried multiple coolers and cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. Had a Kraken 120 originally mounted, the pump went out and the system started shutting down within a minute of boot. Installed a Kraken X42, CPU was...
  27. M

    Question CPU 12pin connector on ASUS Prime X570-P

    I have ryzen 5 5600x and it works on 4.85Ghz when PBO is turned on (we all know its based on limited auto voltages, power etc etc) I have 12pin for cpu on my ASUS Prime X570-P motherboard but i use only 8 pin for my cpu (works fine). I have semi modular Corsair TX850M and i can plug in...
  28. N

    [SOLVED] CPU and Motherboard for a new build?

    Hi, My system is aging pretty much and a friend has an Ryzen 5 5600x and MSI B550 M/B, along with 32gb RAMand 550W PSU. Thinking of getting the same stuff as dont have a big budget, can anyone recomend something more newer around the same budget?? Have seen the 5600x perform excellent as ill...
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    Question CPU Power Reporting Deviation insane at 1000+% max and ~150% idle

    SPECS: MSI B550 GAMING PLUS latest bios RYZEN 5 5600x XFX SWFT 6700xt 850w CORSAIR RM 32 GB CORSAIR VENGENCE 3200mz WD BLUE SSD So, I've been having issues with this system. Packages (wattage, power) on both cpu and gpu dipping to zero. MOSFET transistors overheating ? no. CPU or GPU thermal...
  30. L

    Question 5600X spikes in temperature when opening applications

    Hi! Im not super tech savvy and am struggling to find the reason as to why my CPU decides to spike in temps as soon as I open something. This began to happen about 2 weeks ago and I have not made any changes to neither hardware nor software recently. My idle temps are around 40-50 C and this...
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    Question Help with B550m pro-vdh wifi

    I've got B550m pro-vdh wifi and a 5600x. I understand that this MOBO needs a BIOS update to work with the 5600x. I've flashed the BIOS to the latest version but I'm still having issues. I'm not getting any video or USB output. The light of the EZ-debug is OFF for the CPU (it was ON prior to...
  32. R

    [SOLVED] Can a B450 GAMING PLUS MAX run 3600MHz ram with a Ryzen 5 5600x?

    Sorry if it's a silly question, I'm pretty newbie with computers. On the manufacture's site from MSI it's mentioned that these are the RAM speeds the motherboard can run on: For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9) 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) For AMD Other...
  33. C

    [SOLVED] Accidentally touched the underside of my cpu

    Just asking this as a precaution incase I damaged my cpu cause I don't think I'll get any sleep tonight if I don't get an answer 😅😅. Ok, so I just got a Ryzen 5 5600x and when talking it out of its plastic case I accidentally, but very gently (thank God) touched the middle part of the underside...
  34. bazzingabear

    [SOLVED] Is it worth jumping from 2600X to 5600X right now?

    Hey all. I recently got the itch to upgrade my GTX 1070 + Ryzen 5 2600X setup to something more recent, and would love some input since I've been completely oblivious to the hardware scene for the past 4-5 years. I'm not even sure if this is a good time to pull the trigger, or if I should wait...
  35. bazzingabear

    [SOLVED] Is now a good time to upgrade my CPU+GPU? If so, pls suggest..

    Hey all. I recently got the itch to upgrade my GTX 1070 + Ryzen 5 2600X setup to something more recent, and would love some input since I've been completely oblivious to the hardware scene for the past 4-5 years. I'm not even sure if this is a good time to pull the trigger, or if I should wait...
  36. M

    Question Help me choose a combo for 5600

    Hi, plan is to uprgrade my PC with 5600 or 5600x. PC will be used for playing cpu heavy games like csgo and valorant on 1080p. I have a hard time choosing a motherboard and cpu cooler. I got 2 options, 1st option asus tuf b550 plus + scythe fuma (240$) and the 2nd option Asrock b550m pro +...
  37. M

    Question Help choosing a b550

    I will be getting a 5600 or 5600x and I need to choose a b550 board. Most important thing for me is better performance in cpu based games (dont know if a motherboard can have an affect on this) and audio. The highest I would go for is an Asus tuf b550 plus (170€) but there are some cheaper...
  38. C

    Question Random reboots mostly when gaming ?

    Desktop PC Specs: Motherboard: MSI MPG X570s MAX EDGE WIFI GPU: MSI Ventus RTX 3060 CPU: RYZEN 5 5600x w/ Noctua NH-U12S redux RAM: (2x8Gb) 16GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE 3600MHZ PSU: EVGA 750W Supernova GT Random reboots (during gaming mostly), RGB does not go off, no BSOD, event viwerr Kerner Power...
  39. M

    Question New CPU, PC BSOD while playing games

    Previously I had a Ryzen 3 3200g, I recently put in a new 5600x, and ever since then I haven't been able to play anything without the PC crashing eventually. I've monitored temperatures and put new fans in with AIO cooling, updated bios to the correct version, tested ram and got new ram sticks...
  40. elric91

    [SOLVED] Best cpu for streaming for $200 or similar

    I am using a Xeon 2689 and chinese motherboard AND servers ram,Wanna inprove so i can stream without problem,inhave an Msi 3060 12 gb,i Wanna get a 5600x ir i5 12400,are those good?,or Is there other better option for $200-250 range