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Approximate Purchase Date: this week Budget Range: $1800 is the ceiling. Before taxes, not including shipping. But hoping to ultimately spend less than that. System Usage from Most to Least Important: professional development of 3D computer game, playing current-gen 3D games and VR games Are...

Hi everyone, I finally decided to build my first pc after wanting it for so long. I've put together a list with components for my pc-build. I would like to get some advice on it, since it is my first time building one. I really don't want to get anything wrong (mismatches/components which are...

Hi, I am wondering if it’s worth upgrading/possible for my pc. I mainly play games on my PlayStation but from time to time I play some pc games (in 1080p and 144hz if possible). I use my pc for video editing also! Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card, and what card would you recommend...

[Moderator Edit to break up a solid paragraph and remove bold font.] Hi everyone, I am looking for some help so if you have any info please share, I'm going to explain what I'm trying to do and then hoping you can tell me if any of my ideas are possible or if you have better ideas please share...

I would like to upgrade the RAM on my Acer Aspire A515-51G and I'm not quite sure what to pick. First of all, here is a screenshot from HWiNFO: Note that even though I have 8GB of RAM, HWiNFO is only showing one module with a capacity of 4GB. And when I open the back of my laptop, indeed I...

Upgrading my rig (main parts= Ryzen 9 5900x/RX 6800XT/pcie 4.0 m.2/RAM 4000mh/z) and I have come across an issue. The motherboard I am looking at, the PRIME X570-PRO, does not have any bios flash as far as I have researched. I am getting some conflicting info that all you have to do is boot...

I was wondering if anyone had some experience or opinions on the GT 1030 cards I'm looking at. Not so much for the 'hard specs' (they are mostly the same), but more insights on less obvious things like 'the fan sounds whiny', OC headroom, fan speed, or whatever else. Any input appreciated. The...

Hello! I'd like to start by thanking anyone who is able to help me with this, I really appreciate it. So, I recently purchased new PC parts. I previously had an SG13 small form factor setup that worked great for me, but I wanted a case with a little more breathing room. Thus, I chose the...

Approximate Purchase Date: 1 August 2021 Budget Range: €2500 - €3500 Euros (~$3000 - $4000 USD) System Usage: Software development + occasionally games Parts Preferences: Don't care. Rough requirements: 3 x 27 inch 1440p @ 144hz monitors + need WiFi too Overclocking: I'd rather not, but am...

Hello all, I'm thinking about building a new pc but wanted to ask some people who know better than me before I put out the money. I got an email from microcenter a few days ago, they have i9 10850k's in stock for $320.00. My current build is around 6-7 years old with a GPU swap around 5 years...

The motherboard, I'm planning on buying, has two M.2 slots. One PCIe 4.0 and one 3.0. It has only one heatsink tho, above the 4.0 slot. I would like to put that heat sink in use, therefore I'm wondering if I can connect my PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe ssd into the slot with the heatsink. The motherboard is...

I've currently got an EVGA Supernova G2 650W 80+ Gold, which I have on good authority is still a really good quality PSU even 5 years after I bought it. However, it has been used for those 5 years pretty heavily, and now I'm ordering a pre-built with a brand new PSU as standard. This new PSU is...

Hello, I want to buy a new ram and can't decide which one: G.SKILL Aegis F4-3000C16D-16GISB DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz CL16 or G.SKILL Ripjaws V F4-3600C19D-16GVRB DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz CL19 Trouble is that I don't know what's the difference between 3000 mhz and 3600 mhz. Can you give me an...

Hi there, first time posting! I wanna upgrade cpu, mb mainly, i noticed when i play fps games cpu drops and start lagging. I was watching AMD Ryzen 5600x but i think MB won't support, so i was thinking what can i hold without changing and what should change? Specs: GPU - Gigabyte gtx 1050ti...

so i found this used pc online and I'm not sure if its worth the price, I want any advice asap because if its good ill buy it tomorrow. the specs are: cpu: i5-4690k gpu: gtx 760 motherboard: msi z87 8gb ram the case is msi nightblade small factor there is a 128gb ssd and 1tb hdd with it...

Hello, i want to ask about which one are better, an I5 1135g7 (with mx450), i7 1165g7 (also mx450) laptop or a ryzen 7 5700u (igpu) laptop. Im going to use this laptop for college (im majoring chemistry, but i want to also learn coding), so probably medium gaming-medium workload. The pricing...

I also own a UMC22 and decided to use the headphone port on there to power the DT 770 , So far It had no issues except for when I tried to use my microphone that is also plugged into the UMC22. Basically the issue is that I cannot use both the microphone and headphones because they both use...

Hi, I am looking to build a new PC. I plan on using my current RTX 2080 and that's about it. My other components are old. Really old. I have set my eyes on multiple components but technologie is changing and I am mentally outdated. I need help filling the blanks and or giving advice/suggestion...

Yesterday I decided to try using msi afterburner and overclocking my laptop for the first time. I had no background information going into it so I was just following youtube tutorials on it. And a heads up, I am not very knowledgeable about things like this in general regarding laptops. The...

Hello, I have an MSI 1080 TI Armor GPU, as I'm sure most of you know the cooler is horrible on it (Gaming X 1070 IIRC) As such gaming at 1440p is possible but my card temps end up quickly at the high 70's early 80's in celcius, but more importantantly they reach these temperatures long after...

Hey! So I already bought all pc parts for my future PC (minus the GPU), but when I started to understand what was going on in the GPU market, I realized that I rushed in. I bought the I5 9400F CPU and was supposed to get a RX 580. But I made the choice to save some more money until the stocks...

Working on putting a pc together, don’t have it all the way, but just plugged in to check, the motherboard doesn’t seem to be getting any power/show signs of life when plugged in ? The power cables are set in the right slots but I get nothing. Any help?

Hello guys. So I want to build a Ryzen system and I was looking for the motherboards. I can't spend lot of money on the motherboards so I did my research and I have to make choice between 3 motherboards. Gigabyte a520m Aorus Elite - 85$ Gigabyte b450 Aorus M - 95$ Third option is the combo -...

This morning when i turn ON my pc there's a 'sparked' sound and entire house went blackout! Since i have an opened air case.i had a glimpse that it came from the hard disk area.. Turn ON the house power main board and we have our lighting back. I plugged out and in back my pc power socket at the...

I built my gaming pc back in 2013 and it's fared well over the years. You folks actually helped build it! But alas all good things must come to an end. I poured tea down the vent and now it crashes often, hoping it doesn't crash as I type this. I want to use something like Ibuypower or a similar...

Hey guys, I'm somewhat new to building computers but I’ve recently invested a lot in a brand new up to date system and I’d say I’m overly concerned for maintaining its health and life span lol. A few times now it’s frozen and crashed and the blue screen shows up saying, “Your PC ran...

Hello all, I have this one year old prebuilt PC with an RTX 3070. The computer has an issue where when it gets to the windows boot screen (black screen with the rotating dots) some green lines appear all around the screen, then I get a black screen and nothing else. The computer does stay on...

Hi I would like to know your responses on a great budget on upgrading a PC. I want to play Rust on good FPS 70+ or any other games to play at an average FPS Rate not stuck with 40-45 FPS with low settings and having the system to have great response and quality. So far in this list that I own...

Hi everyone, i got a new build but I'm still using a very old HDD and i really need to replace it before i lose everything. I don't know much about hard disks, i read that the NAS ones are very good but i don't know if they're a good choice for a normal computer (for storing videos, games...

I'm looking for a new pc case, I was going for aesthetics but I was wondering if I should go for a mesh or solid front panel, would a mesh front panel offer more airflow and lower temps, or is the difference compared to a solid front panel negligible. I also care about how much noise my computer...

Hey everyone, Long time reader, first time poster. Built a PC back in 2013 (ORPHEUS 2013 Build) with the intention of upgrading slowly, but I've fallen off following current tech and trends. Been having some processing bottlenecks recently that I'd like to address, especially when Chrome is...

So I bought a new pc from a very reputable site that assembled it for me, but I'd like some advice please guys on this situation. Timeline: First delivery, DOA, returned for inspection, dead GPU, replaced. Second delivery, DOA again, returned for inspection.. dead MOBO, offered an upgraded...

Hello, this is my first time posting here because I want some advice on upgrading my current computer. I think I want to replace just about everything. But it also might not be necessary. I'm currently running a core i5 4690k with a gtx 970 and 16gb of ram. I have a 500gb boot ssd and a 1tb...

So I bought a XFX 5600 XT THICC ll, and when I tried to install it my pc wont turn on at all, not even my fans would spin. But as soon as I pull it out a nd turn the pc on its all back to normal.

Good day Sir/Madam, I am from Malaysia (SEA region, UTC +8), recently just upgraded my pc from: i5-4590 AMD R9 380 16GB (2x8GB) 550W PSU My humble new PC Spec: i5-10400F ASROCK B460 PRO 4 SOCKET 1200 EVGA RTX 3060 TI XC GAMING Kingston HYPERX Fury 16GB (2*8GB) GDDR 2666mhz Aerocool Lux RGB...

Hello everyone, right now I am using a I7-4790 processor with a Asus Q87M-E motherboard. I am also using a GTX 1080. I have noticed that my cpu gets very hot and seems to bottleneck my gpu by about 19%. Is there any direct upgrades that I should do in the Intel sector or is it worth switching to...

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/NZP7Mv Was wondering if the parts I have chosen are good since its my first build, anything I should change? Trying to keep it under 1500 CAD both the cpu and gpu are sold out at the moment so ill have to wait to snatch them when they get back in stock.

I have a tight budget and my pc specs as of now is: CPU: Intel Pentium g4560 GPU: Palit GTX 1060 6gb RAM: DDR4 8gb single stick 2400Mhz MOBO: MSI B250M HDD: 500gb PSU: 600watts I mostly do gaming and I have noticed FPS drops in all of my games like LoL, Dota2, Witcher 3, and many more. My PC...

I have a b450m pro4 and g.skill Ripjaws at 3200 and ryzen 3 3200g I want to know what slots to put my ram in and how to put it at 2933

I have a decent amount of funds as of now and I'm thinking of buying a bunch of new things, the options being what they are it's tough to decide at the moment, so I thought I could get some recommendations from here. This community has always stood out as being well knowledgeable in all things...