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  1. Zepuu

    [SOLVED] Upgrading cpu

    My PC takes long time to boot up, start application etc... I'm trying to make my PC faster overall. I have: i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) GTX650 (2GB) 4GB of RAM (DDR3 1333MHz) 500GB Seagate Barracuda ONDA H61N motherboard 450W PSU (Chinese, I don't know the brand) Which one should I upgrade first? My...
  2. M

    [SOLVED] PC Build for Ableton music software

    Hey all. I am helping my brother with his first ever PC build. I myself have not built a machine in almost 8 years so any and all input is appreciated. His main use will be for the Ableton music software. Here is a not very useful article from Ableton: Ableton Help He most likely won't game on...
  3. SnickerinTurtles

    [SOLVED] Building 2 PCs need advice

    Hello everyone, First off let me start in advance by saying thank you for your help and advice. It is highly appreciated. I will admit I have not been keeping myself updated in the PC world and my knowledge is maybe outdated. I did try to do some research to update myself. So hopefully I am...
  4. P

    [SOLVED] Building a New Computer

    So my old computer is just totally gone. More work than it's worth trying to fix everything. Plus, it's a pretty old computer, almost 8 years old. Here's my link: https://secure.newegg.com/Wishlist/SharedWishlistDetail?ID=frvejtBul5JpMTEw%2bM5P%2bA%3d%3d I am going to buy the Logitech G900 on...
  5. derrotebaron

    [SOLVED] New PC Build Advice - budget $1200

    I am looking to build a new PC primarily for Adobe Photoshop AI/PS work (more hobby than professional) with a budget around $1200. Any suggestions/recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thx
  6. J

    [SOLVED] New PC build advice

    I am about to get all these parts from BF to cyberM: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/r7kRTC So I may swap some parts depending discounts. Questions: Is all of this compatible? Will I need a wireless chip for this mobo? Is there anywhere that I am spending too much money as im trying to work...
  7. I

    [SOLVED] Upgrade to current machine. A few questions?

    Hi All, I'm planning a upgrade to my current machine. I currently have: Intel i7-4790K Nvidia RTX 2080 16 GB DRR3 1666 (Corsair Vengeance) Intel Mobo? 850 Watt Corsair PSU (4 years old) I want to get: Intel i5-9600K Keep my GPU 16 GB DDR4 3000 (Corsair/G.Skill) MSI Z390-A PRO Keep my PSU...
  8. B

    Question just some advice and information about my build

    My build I'm looking to do just looking for information or advice out there about what graphics card to go for and overclocking potential Artic 750w gaming black Asrock b450m steel legend And ryzen5 2600x Kingspec m.2 512gb special Seagate Barracuda 4tb Gloway ddr4 8gbx2 3200 Amigo RGB 1200...
  9. J

    Question Which GPU's will fit in my M32CD Series?

    I wanted to upgrade my GTX 950 for a better GPU but I'm not to sure which ones will fit in my PC. I have a M32CD Series. My Specs: OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 6700 @ 3.40GHz Skylake 14nm Technology RAM 16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1063MHz (15-15-15-36) MOTHERBOARD ASUSTeK...
  10. J

    [SOLVED] PC build advice

    HI! I'm putting together a pc for Gaming and some video editing. I would love some criticism on this setup. Specialty if I'm missing anything. Also, this is my first time doing this! I already own some SSD's and HDD's that's why they are not on the list. this is still a work in progress so every...
  11. Y

    [SOLVED] Is this build fine or does it contain something unnecessary/ upgrade-worthy?

    Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mainboard MSI B450M Pro-VDH Max GPU AMD Radeon RX 5700XT Custom (8GB GDDR6) RAM 16GB G.Skill Aegis 3000Mhz SSD 512GB Intel 660p SSD (NVMe) PowerSupply 500W Bequiet Pure Power 11 Case...
  12. Y

    [SOLVED] Is this build good for my budget?

    Hi, first time building a PC on my own and im currently planning on buying this build. My budget is around 700 - 800 €. I already own the monitor. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance :) ,YKHastur Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mainboard MSI B450M Pro-VDH Max GPU Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti (6GB...
  13. Y

    [SOLVED] Am I better off with liquid cooling in this build?

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zRZ8K4
  14. Y

    [SOLVED] Any recommendations or issues with this build?

    Component Item Price (AUD) CPU Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor $579.00 CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler $125.00 Motherboard Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $385.00 Memory G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $160.60...
  15. L

    Build Advice 2nd Opinion on my intended Build, input welcome!

    Hello all, I've put together what I intend to be my desktop PC for the next 7-10 years, and I'd love to hear some second opinions from everyone, on what I might change, if anything. Please keep in mind that I am aware that the second SSD will most likely need replacing around halfway through...
  16. jAm1339

    [SOLVED] Thoughts on first custom college build

    So I decided to use some student finance to create a custom pc for uni/gaming and a few other things for under £1500 (it cost just under £1400 when I bought it all and built it)as an upgrade from my old AMD 1100T Black Edition with 8GB of unsynched RAM (due to having to buy what I could afford...
  17. A

    [SOLVED] Suggestions or advice on my first build

    Hi, so I'm planning to build my first ever PC and here are the specs I've chosen. I'd like an opinion on things I could change or if this is good? I plan to use this PC for general use, but also to game on it. If needed I can go 100 or 200 euros up (for a well worthy upgrade/change or something...
  18. E

    [SOLVED] Help upgrading graphics card (pc noob)

    Hi there I am considering upgrading my gtx 1080 for a rtx 2080 bearing in mind my pc was prebuilt and I have very little pc experience. My current specs are: I7 8700 Gtx 1080 32gb ram 2tb SATA hdd 256gb ssd 460W Air cooled chassis My question is, will I have to change anything else in my pc to...
  19. E

    [SOLVED] GPU has died, what to buy for new system?

    Hello everyone. Sadly my GPU has died, it has been deactivated by Windows and I have tried to fix it to no avail. Luckily I was going to buy a new one in the near future, but now it needs to happen somewhat earlier than anticipated. I have around 1000 euros as a budget, although lower budgets...
  20. J

    [SOLVED] Thoughts and opinions on my build

    Hey, im building a new PC that would be used mainly for machine learning and some gaming on the side. I would really appreciate if you could give me some opinions on my build and if there are any parts i should replace with another. Here goes ! AMD Ryzen 3900x (I would be using the stock cooler...
  21. saltySquash

    [SOLVED] Advice on this build

    Hey guys, what do you think of this build? These should be compatible right? And would i need anything else for oc'ing the cpu? :D ASUS ROG Strix B360-F Gaming, S-1151 ZOTAC ZT-T20800B-10P GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB GDDR6 Intel Core i7 9700K 16 gb kingston ddr4 ram EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W ARCTIC...
  22. T

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my PC - need advice on my selected components

    Hey community, after about 6 years it is time for me to upgrade my computer parts, as my otherwise solid MSI Z87 G45 motherboard died after about 6 years. Me and my friend have done everything in trying to find out if the motherboard isn't at fault, which it is, unfortunately. My budget is 1000...
  23. L

    [SOLVED] PC budget build 700$

    Hello everyone I’m about ti build my first gaming pc and i’ve researched quite a bit and came up with this build I want to keep the build around 700$ Im just a little unsure still, is there anything thats off Or thar you would change? CPU: ryzen 5 2600 GPU: AMD rx 580 SSD : addlink s70 256gb...
  24. J

    [SOLVED] Budget gaming build advice please

    Hello once again, I am currently thinking about building a new system as my current rig, though still functional, is beginning to show its age (4 years!). Here's my tentative shopping list: Case: Corsair air 540 M/B: Gigabyte B450 Gaming X CPU: Ryzen R7-2700x GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon rx590...
  25. Altrus1

    Question Need advice - Upgrade my R9 390 for dual monitor uwd2k-2k setup

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: i was waiting for the 2080super launch to have more options, can wait till september if needed for 5700xt custom BUDGET RANGE: can reach 1100€ (but i prefer to adjust to just something that goes fine, no need to go max price) USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT...
  26. L

    Question New PC build, just checking if everything is good

    I'm looking to buy and build a new PC as my old one is on its last legs, just wanted to ask if there is anything wrong with the list I have come up with. https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/WM7JsZ
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    [SOLVED] Need some advice on MOBO and other parts 2600x build

    Hello all :bounce: I am currently trying to build a new pc with a ryzen 2600x and RTX 2060. I have some doubts on what components should i get next, primarily the mobo. (thinking about msi b450 gaming plus) My case of choice is the NZXT h500. (I also plan to water cool my cpu) This build will...
  28. Ben2626

    Question My first build

    Hello this is my first PC build ($1000) and I would like your opinion and advice, and anything that can help. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PT9mbX
  29. K

    Question Which component of my PC should I upgrade?

    I want to upgrade my PC for a better gaming experience. I play the Witcher 3 and Kingdom Come Deliverance on medium graphics settings and average 60-70fps. Here are my specs: CPU: AMD FX-8350 GPU: XFX AMD R9 290 DD OS HD: Crucial M4 128GB Gaming HD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB RAM: Ripjaws DDR3...
  30. buggaby

    [SOLVED] Looking to build a basic PC for my little cousin

    Any advice on parts would be welcomed. I have put this list together. The goal is to be under $400 without the OS. He plays Fortnight, and does other various MS Office stuff, and watches YouTube. It's really a chance for us to build a PC together and have him learn how it goes. He's 9, but...
  31. C

    Question Need suggestions for developer built ,please advice !

    I am a developer and want to built my new system ,finalises few CPUs i5-9600k, i7-9700, i7-9700k .my budget is tight and I want a CPU which is cheap and best for my needs . I want a system for Android development, full stack development , ML/AI, data analysis . Will i5-9600k be sufficient for my...
  32. G

    Build Advice New PC Advice

    Hello all, First of all, thanks for any feedback =] Currently wanting to have a good upgrade on my pc, some of my pc parts are reusable. This is for a gaming build am not an overly hard core gamer however I would like to build a PC that will last me a few years without requiring updates, What...
  33. Z

    Build Advice Looking for input on new Ryzen 7 build

    I'm looking at building a new PC as my old one is pretty dated now. I'll mostly be using it for gaming. I don't need a new OS or keyboard/mouse etc. For the time being I will just be using my 1080p monitor but will likely upgrade that in the future. My budget is ~£1000($1300). I plan to use my...
  34. ForgottenTemplar

    Build Advice Thoughts on the build? Which of the mobos?

    Hello. So I am about to build a brand new budget system next week or so (Upgrading from an athlon 64 x2 YUP). Here are the components I am aiming to buy but I need advice: Gigabyte B450M S2H / Gigabyte B450M DS3H / Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 / ASUS Prime B450M-K [Which of these would be best...
  35. Mghock21

    Question Which to buy to upgrade

    I need some help picking a PC to buy that my son can upgrade. The one he had died because the upgrades he added were too strong. So now we need to buy a new one and upgrade the gaming card, pay, and cpu to the ones he has now. Meaning it doesn’t need to have great ones to start since we will use...
  36. J

    Build Advice Mini-ITX Build Advice

    Hello! I'm downsizing to a mini-ITX build soon, and need some help/advice with choosing parts. I'll mainly be using the PC for gaming, photoshop and occasional 3D work (nothing too heavy), and have a max budget of £1000. PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bCXCxG Price...
  37. MJC1219

    Question New PC build, need someone to overlook build and give advice on possible mistakes and or improvements.

    I recently built my first PC and I wanted it to be VR capable. I looked up some builds and got my parts together and built it. It runs fine I just want to ensure I made no obvious mistakes and see what could be done to improve the build. Below are the specs and pictures of the Build. Case...
  38. St3r3kfan24

    New to building here, Need some advice

    Hey Gals and Gents, I'm new to building PC's and would like to not break the bank... I am wanting to stream to twitch/fb/yt, interact with my followers, and utilize a webcam all at the same time. I used my general knowledge of computers (which is more like intermediate than novice) to create a...
  39. A

    [SOLVED] Hello, could I get some insight/help with a PSU for a streaming/gaming PC?

    Greetings! I'm currently caught in a dilemma with my plans for a streaming pc. I own a Ryzen 5 2600x that I got for cheap a couple weeks ago and soon I'll have enough to purchase a graphics card, RAM, Motherboard, an SSD and a PSU for this streaming and gaming PC. The only things I'm salvaging...
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    Question What to buy to upgrade my current build?

    Hello fellow PC people. I have around 1000 euros to spare and I was wondering what you people would suggest for me to upgrade my current PC with. Current specs: CPU: AMD FX 8150 Cooling: Stock* Moederbord: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 RAM: 2x Corsair Vengeance (4GB) GPU: Nvidea GTX 770...