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Forum discussion tagged with components.
  1. letrasxz

    Question 1st time building my own PC (800-1000€) // Would like some ideas or help

    Hey everyone, so I'm new to PC building and I've been researching and trying to learn it. With a budget of 800 to 900/1000 euro I'm trying to build it for some gaming and would like a high-end machine. Since I'm not that deep in the industry, I'm asking for you help for some suggestions or...
  2. I

    Question PC starts freezing when cpu load is high?

    System specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core(brand new) CPU cooler: stock cooler Motherboard: ASUS Prime A320M-K Ram: Corsair CMK16GX4M2Z2933C16 Vengeance LPX 16GB 2933MHZ 2x8(brand new) SSD/HDD: Intenso SSD Sata 3 Top 512GB(system drive+brand new) + Crucial BX500 480GB CT480BX500SSD1 GPU: GTX...
  3. MaskRaccoon

    Question guys i need your help

    I'm about to build a pc without a video card but I wanted to know what processor both intel and amd yields for something economical I understand that you should spend some money for one to get the maximum potential but in this case I am customizing a pc to my needs I have left a little aside...
  4. Joguu

    Question Are these components compatible?

    (If I can get some advices or any better options it would be helpful cuz im new in this) CPU: R7 5700g GPU: RTX 3060 12gb (Future) ATX: Prime B550-plus RAM: Fury beast ddr4 2x8gb SSD: Acer Predator m.2 1tb Monitor: Lg Ultragear 24GN600-B PSU: Segotep 650W 80 Plus Gold Case: GAMDIAS ATX...
  5. E

    Question Advice on setting up wired audio throughout my home ?

    [Note: Moderator edit to break up single paragraph of text.] I am getting older and I tend to forget a lot of things. I was very good with tech stuff but some things have happened over the last few years that have degraded these once great abilities and I miss certain and sometimes important...
  6. V

    Build Advice Recommend components for my first DIY build ?

    I am new to building computers and I don’t really know what I’m doing. The whole thing seems quite confusing. However I know a bit about specs as I had a gaming laptop which I’m replacing now with a desktop PC. I’m building it as I heard it is cheaper than buying a prebuilt and more reliable...
  7. Noted0

    Question Is my PC to old to be upgraded?

    My current pc is 3 years old and im looking to upgrade it and add a RTX 4070 and a Ryzen 7 5700x. But im not sure if it is safe to add these new components to such a cheap and old Motherboard and power supply. So if i replace them , all that is left is the DDr4 ram which is going out of date now...
  8. S

    Question Is it worth the upgrade?

    I want to upgrade some of my components in the near future. I want to change from: Ryzen 7 3700X -> Ryzen 7 7700X; $370 B550 Tomahawk -> B650 Tomahawk; $250 32 GB, 3200 MHz, DDR4, Dual Channel RAM (Patriot Viper) -> 16/32 GB, 6000 MHz, DDR5 (Kingston Fury); $125 2 TB M.2 SSD (XPG) -> Samsung...
  9. bombenwelt

    Question Did I pick the right components ?

    hey so I did a pc build check thing on pcpartpicker and im not too sure if this would work I know some components work like the gpu or cpu but like the fans and stuff and do I need to add something? im not the brightest so if someone would help : D...
  10. khauamx5

    Question 10400f + 64GB RAM vs 13400f + 32GB RAM for 3D work ?

    Hi, so I am planning on building a new computer for gaming and 3d work (zbrush, maya, substance painter, unreal engine 5), I am in doubt between a 10400f + 3080 + 64gb ram vs a 13400f + 3080 + 32gb ram, both ddr4, plus the 10400f will have a 2tb m.2 and the 13400f only a 1tb sata ssd, these are...
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    Question PC screen goes black, fans start spinning very fast and loud

    Hi guys, I built my PC in 2018. I started having this issue last year. Sometimes during idle, my monitor will randomly go black and my PC fans start spinning at an incredible speed. It sounds like a jet engine. The only way to get out of this is to force-shutdown. It will reboot as normal, and...
  12. N

    [SOLVED] Would change of RAM do any difference at all?

    I think I finally got my rig nailed, but I'm curious if my current RAM (G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16) could be improved OR if any change would result only in an abysmal improvement. Would I be able to tell a difference at all? Cheers on this glorious summer day! Here are my...
  13. LautaO10

    Question Underperforming cpu/gpu

    Hi! I've had my computer since 2019 and I've run into a ton of problems ever since I first bought it, I use it mostly for gaming (Rainbow six siege, CSGO, GTA and Warzone) but my fps never seem to be stable or perform as expected. In games like Rainbow six siege I get around 220 fps even on the...
  14. K

    Question GA-Z170XP-SLI compatible parts

    Looking to build a computer I have the following USED components. Motherboard: GA-Z170XP-SLI Processor: i7-4960X Extreme Memory: f3-2400c10q-32gtx G.Skill Trident X Video Card: GTX 1070 Power supply: TR2 600W TR2-600NL2NC Will this work? Have any recommended sites to see what is compatible...
  15. jnjnilson6

    Discussion Red Line Overclocking

    What're the maximum overclocks you've managed (regarding any hardware component)? Were they stable? How did it go? Did you use water cooling? What interesting changes did you make in the BIOS? In my case: Celeron 420 1.6 GHz to 3.0 GHz (normal cooling; stable performance and good temperatures)...
  16. punkdumbo

    Question Need help choosing new graphic card

    I need little help with choosing GPU. My PC build is old and I'm slowly trying to change the components. But now my worst nightmare is my GPU - I work in Blender and my old GPU is not doing great job (I know my CPU will be still old) but for now I need just GPU upgrade (with future possibility...
  17. C

    Question Will these components work well together?

    Hey guys this is the build I am thinking about, can someone with experience tell me if they would function well together. -3070ti Gigabyte 3x -Ryzen 7 5800x -MSI MAG Coreliquid b240 2x120mm -MSI B550 Gaming Plus (I guess you have to do BIOS update first for the CPU I am thinking about) -NZXT...
  18. Gonsa17

    Question Fan Hub not detected by Motherboard

    Hello people. Hope you are having a great time at this holiday season. Now, onto the pressing matter: I have a gigabyte b550 ds3h MB with 2 fan headers and 1 cpu fan header. I went and bought an additional 2 fans (CORSAIR SP120 RGB ELITE) so the system would be always cool so I had to buy a...
  19. SeanK135

    Question Severe FPS drops when gaming for extended period ?

    Hi, i need help with an issue that started a while back cant even remember when exactly. but basically after i game for a extended time (few hours) i begin to hit huge fps drops like 110 fps down to 10-20 fps every 10 - 15 seconds only starts after playing for a few hours and effects my whole...
  20. luneki

    Question Any advice on my new build?

    Hi everyone! I'm building a new PC and I'd like your opinion on it. Any advice is welcome. I already have the monitor, but I added it so it's clear I'll be running at 3440 x 1440 Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9zVQNc CPU: i7-13700KF MoBo: Asus ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI D4 GPU...
  21. folksrust

    Question Wait Until Black Friday/Cyber Monday or just buy second hand?

    Hi, I just bought an i5-12600k and I’m needing to buy a graphics card, I was wondering if it’s best to wait till Black Friday or cyber Monday to buy or if I should just go ahead n go for one on eBay? Not sure what discounts I should be expecting to get on cyber Monday or Black Friday
  22. J

    Question PC peripherals and screen stopped working ?

    So I builded my pc two years ago and it works normally. Yesterday I was using my PC as usual. I leave it on a couple hours (normal) and when i came back to shut it down I moved the mouse and nothing, I realized that the keyboard backlit was not on, so this was weird. I then shut it down using...
  23. folksrust

    Question I think my PC is underperforming - - - upgrade advice and help ?

    Hi, I feel like my PC may be underperforming, maybe the motherboard isnt strong enough as it is (PRIME B365M-K), my ram is 16gb DDR4 3200mhz, RTX2060, i7 8700. I was thinking of upgrading my CPU to the i5 12700KF but unsure if my mobo is compatible with that and I am not wanting to spend A LOT...
  24. jnjnilson6

    Discussion What Were the CPU and Specs of Your First PC?

    Specs of my first computer (year 2001): CPU: Intel Celeron Tualatin @ 1.3 GHz (overclockable to 1.5 GHz) GPU: GeForce2 MX 400 w/ 64 MB memory RAM: 256 MB HDD: 40 GB Operating Systems: Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 and RedHat Linux 7.3 You may write about your current system specs and CPU, the...
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    Question Are these components a good choice?

    Intel Core i5-12600K Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz DDR4 CL16 MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 Mainboard ATX Noctua NH-U12S Redux with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Be quiet straight power 11, 550 or 650 watt? And should i worry about the cpu bending reports about the 12600k?
  26. Kazuff

    Question Can I fit a GPU in my HP Compaq 4000 Pro (SFF)?

    I have a HP Compaq 4000 Pro (SFF) PC that I wanted to buy a GPU for since it only has an integrated GPU. My cousin recommended me an Nvidia GT series GPU, A GT 610 one but he told me to make sure it fits into the PC, I know they aren't the best but I am trying to make this PC as cheap as...
  27. E

    Question PC won't POST after playing heavier games

    Good day, everyone! I've been having problems with a PC that I built for a friend. I built it this March and started having issues with it after 2 months of usage. I'll detail all the issues I've had with it so far below. The first instance was in late May wherein the PC won't POST after...
  28. Gamefreaknet

    Question Where to buy Laptop CPUs?

    I currently have an Alienware M15 R1 (laptop) with a i7 8750H CPU and RTX 2070 Max-Q which I am currently looking at upgrading to either: i7 1195G7 or i7 11850H (Preferred) I checked on Alienware Arena that my laptop could have its CPU changed. I have checked bottlenecks for both CPU and GPU...
  29. T

    Question My PC is performing really bad

    According to userbenchmark.com my Pc is doing really bad for it's components, here is the benchmark page: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53913064
  30. TheFlash1300

    Question Can you order a CPU by design?

    Can I have a designer CPU, if I have enough money to pay Intel, AMD, or another chip-maker? Is it possible to buy a machine that can make CPUs? If I have software that is capable of operating only within certain hardware, which is no longer supported and the compatible CPUs and motherboards are...
  31. T

    [SOLVED] will these components fit together, and will they fit in this case?

    This is my first time putting together a pc, and i dont know if these components will work or fit together. Components: Motherboard( MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ) 2x RAM( Corsair DDR4 vengeance RGB Pro SL 2x8GB 3600 white ) CPU( AMD Ryzen 7 5800X ) GPU( MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GAMING X TRIO 8G )...
  32. C

    [SOLVED] what specification for 4K gaming ?

    what specification with monitor I need to achieve 4K gaming in this video or this channel View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGGjo3_-u68&ab_channel=HEDGEHOG%E3%83%85
  33. B

    [SOLVED] I don't know what PSU to buy for my new build ?

    i bought msi b450m pro max (motherboard) planning to buy ryzen 3 3200g and 8gb ddr4 ram and install my gt 1030 and hdd with it but i have electricity problems here and i had 3 motherboard die for me last year using cheap PSU but before that i used the psu normally with no issues and the closest...
  34. IAmRooby

    [SOLVED] POSSIBLE UPGRADE - ADVICE WELCOME

    So, I've decided to splash some cash and do a major upgrade of my current system, could anyone have a glance at the parts I'm looking at and give some advice on whether it's ok or suggest better parts etc - it will all be running with a Gigabyte 3080 ti and a 1000w Asus PSU on a 1440p monitor...
  35. A

    Question Why do I sometimes get shocked when I touch my PC case?

    I'm a newbie when it comes to pc parts and electricityt stuffs, and would like to ask (1) why do I sometimes get shocked when I touch my PC case, and sometimes not? I noticed that I often GET SHOCKED when I touch my PC case and/or other metal parts when IT IS NOT ON, BUT PLUGGED IN, and I DON'T...
  36. M

    [SOLVED] What is wrong with my system?

    Asrock AB350M Pro4 Performance Results - UserBenchmark My gpu utilization in games will sometimes spike randomly and usually stay down below 50%. My wattage stays between 30w-60w. This is all according to MSI AfterBurner.
  37. J

    [SOLVED] How to find components for a project?

    Years ago I worked for National Semiconductor. They had book after book on their components. What they were for, how they worked, inputs and outputs, etc. I want to build a DashCam prototype, but don't know where to look for the different components: micro cameras, interface chips for the...
  38. S

    [SOLVED] 12900k video editing build

    I'm building a new system for video editing in Premiere Pro and After Effects. So far im looking at: CPU: 12900k Motherboard: z690 aorus pro / aorus ultra / aourus master / asus hero, MSI MPG Z690 Carbon? RAM: DDR5 64 GB, 4000-4800 mhz PSU: 750 - 850W GPU: 3060 ti / 3070 / 3080 Storage: 2x...
  39. B

    [SOLVED] is 500VA powerstar UPS enough for my new gaming build?

    i am gonna buy ryzen 3 3200g and 8gb ddr4 ram also new mobo also use gt 1030 idk what PSU i am gonna use but is it enough for the 500va ups? i want to protect my pc since 3 mobos died for me last year and i am done
  40. B

    Question is my PSU okay to use with ryzen 3 3200G and B450 mobo

    i have PSU that worked with i3 4150 6gb ram and gt 1030 but i dont know if it would work with ryzen 3 3200g and 8gb ram and also B450 motherboard + GT 1030 (maybe i will use the vega 8 cuz its better but who knows i might use the gt 1030) and DVD-ROM, HDD or should i just get a new one ? cause...