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So I just built a new pc with the specs here https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rf8LDj I can't seem to update my cpu whatsoever. I tried going to the amd website and installing the drivers (version 24.12.1) but when I launch the application, it only updates my gpu. Second issue, and im not sure if...

Hey Guys, I'm running system with these CPU and MOBO (R5 7600X and AS Rock X670E Pro RS), my question is related to PCIe lanes. There is a spreadsheet but i don't understand it so looking for experienced guys to explain if possible so i know what they mean. here is the link, mobo link. CPU...

Hi everyone, I just have a quick question. I want to buy this Thermalright cooler for setup, but I'm kinda afraid that it won't fit. The setup I have now is a B450 Aorus Elite for the motherboard and for RAM I have the Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR4. The only way I see it to work is to put it the...

I mainly play CPU-bound games like Stellaris, Cities: Skylines 2, BeamNG, Hearts of Iron 4, and Escape from Tarkov, among others. My current setup includes a 12600K CPU and a 7900XT GPU. One thing I’ve noticed is that after upgrading from a 3070 to the 7900XT, the performance increase hasn’t...

My PC started freezing few weeks ago when left idle. I disabled Global C-state Control in BIOS yesterday and it stopped freezing. Can be that problem be fixed without disabling Global C-state Control? Specs: Motherboard: Gigabyte X570S AORUS MASTER CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X RAM: 2x32GB G.SKILL...

Greetings, I am looking to purchase a new laptop for software development. I have narrowed down these two CPUs which fit my budget. However i am unable to select one because i am looking that the following comparison on CPUBenchmark and it says that the overall scores are as follows: AMD...

as title suggests got a brand new prebuilt yesterday and see high temps while gaming between 83c - 90c from core 0 through 7 but cores 8 through to 23 are sitting between 70-65c specs - i9 14900KF 24core, deepcool cooler

I have: CPU:i5 9600k Motherboard:ASRock Z360 Extrem 4 RAM:16GB GPU:1080 TI I want to upgrade because , I have a monitor whit 240hz and I have less then 240 fps in CS2 . My plan is to change the GPU to in the future and I think to move to AMD whit the CPU , maybe whit the GPU to .

Hello everyone So I have a small issue with my new PC my specs are: CPU i7 12700 4.9Ghz GPU: RTX 4070 12GB RAM: 32GB Monitor: Samsung Odyssey 27inch 144hz I play all games on Ultra settings on 1444p and I'm getting 100+ Avg FPS (games like, Warzone, CS2, Last of us, Immortals of Aveum, DOOM...

Hi, I would like to replace-upgrade the current CPU with a new and more performing one; - I use PC mainly for video-audio editing and sometimes gaming; And for CAD programs or 2D and 3D design in general. - In the future an audio capture card will also be used, since I will usethe electronic...

5-6 months ago when I built this computer, the idle temps were around 31C-37C, and while gaming in Elden ring/Red Dead 2 it would go roughly around 50C-55C. Obviously time has passed, and I've noticed my fans are louder than before, and the idle temps have increased and now bounce around from...

Currently have the following components current Motherboard AMD ROG Zenith Extreme x399 current CPU AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16-Core Processor, 3700 Mhz I am considering a CPU upgrade. Possibly AMD Threadripper PRO 7000WX or 7975WX. 3 questions How would I establish compatibility with...

Hi, I have a Lenovo pre-built that is no longer working, it started with different BSOD messages which then progressed to BSOD with no text, just a blank blue screen. After that I started my troubleshooting by resetting the CMOS and even replacing it, reseating the RAM...

Ive recently noticed an issue when trying to open a good number of games. The game opens the initial app window then immediately closes usually with no crash report. On occasion, the game will get a few seconds into loading up and play a bit of music or spin the loading screen a bit, but then...

Hello everyone, 2-3 days ago, my graphics card and processor suddenly broke down and I started looking for a new processor and graphics card. Since I wanted to save money and switch to the am5 system in 1-2 years, I was looking for a good processor and graphics card that would last 1-2 years...

i read online that for ingame cpu usage shoul be around 50-80% but my laptop (ASUS ROG STRIX G16 2024) is only using 10-30 for games and idk if it could be a reason for fps jittersin games?

About 2 weeks ago, i built a new pc. I unfortunately didnt do an out-of-case test, so when everything was done and plugged, the ez debut led showed a cpu issue. the led was red and solid. the motherboard seems (???) to be ok because all the case led's and fans work and i can charge my phone...

i have an ASUS ROG STRIX G16 2024 and the cpu temperature is usually at a costant 90 degrees celcius and im wondering if it has caused long term damage because im having fps jitters in game, the laptop is only 4 months old. please help?

I got a Ryzen 9 9900X on a good deal! I thought it was perfect till I heard about the X3D cards. I'm an avid high-end gamer who wants to play on the best ultra settings as well as a video editor. I'm thinking of returning it for a Ryzen 9800X3D but it's about 140 dollars more. Questions: Is...

Specs: CPU: Intel i5-10600K (no overclock) GPU: RTX 3060 12GB (no overclock) RAM: Corsair 16GB (2133 MHz, dual-channel) PSU: Seasonic 650W Storage: Two SSDs, one HDD My PC is struggling with games and even simple tasks on Windows; it sometimes stutters or lags. For example, I tried playing...

Original post on TechPowerUp 5 months ago I built a "mid-range" PC: Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite B550m.(Bios version is the latest FFc. I believe it's beta because naming ends with lowercase symbol, if it's true then they haven't released stable version for this board since march.) GPU...

I had issues with bluescreens and various error codes not too long ago that got fixed by updating my bios. I also used a tool to remove and and reinstall all graphic drivers because of a GPU issue I had right after. Now, after using my PC for a while after fixing these issue, I'm noticing a...

Hi everyone! I am looking to revive a gaming pc that never really worked. I am looking to be able to run Windows 11 and run games like Hell Divers 2 and Hell let loose. These are the specs I currently have below and I believe one of the problems is that I never got an SSD? Or more of a CPU...

PC Details: Windows 11 Pro GIGABYTE GA-AB350-GAMING 3 (Latest BIOS) Ryzen 7 1700 G.SKILL Sniper X Series 32GB DDR4 3200 (Confirmed that the timing and voltages are correct) EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GAMING EVGA 210-GQ-0750-V1 750 GQ, 80+ GOLD 750W Need some help. This PC has been rock solid...

I have a question regarding my ryzen 9 5950x cpu. I was wondering whether using a 240mm coolermaster aio cooler or a high end air cooler (probably a nh-d15) plus two more case fans would be more effective. I would normally just buy a 360mm aio cooler but my case unfortunately doesn’t support it...

I have relocated my AM4 setup to my living room SFF PC and now my current ATX case and fans are vacant. I plan to go AM5 platform and is undecided on which motherboard option is best for me. I play mostly esports titles, 1080p, sometimes AAA games but with manageable expectations, and my upgrade...

This is mostly a theoretical question: Lets say I have a CPU that I want to overclock. I mainly use Prime95 to test for stability because, in my experience, if an overclock will fail it will probably do so pretty quickly if not immediately. The problem is that p95 with small ffts pushes the CPU...

I'm trying to upgrade to current gen motherboards so I have some longevity on my build. I might have some flexibility and go up to 750$ really depends on what I can save. I don't really care about what team they come from, just that it can run better than my current spec. I've looked at a bunch...

Having some issues after upgrading my board and cpu, B450 Tomohawk MAX + R7 5800x to B650 Elite AX V2 + R7 9800x3D Updated my bios through qflash+, took ~5 mins, the flashing lights changed speeds and then psu powered off like I was told should happen, so I imagine it has updated fine. Put...

I've tried taking 1 ram stick out. I've tried all 4 slots. I've looked at the cpu socket pins. I've looked at the cpu power pins. I've looked at the MOBO power pins. I've flashed the latest bios. I've reseated everything several times including the CPU, the heatsink, the m2 ssd's. Everything's...

Hi, I'm new here, can you help please w/ hardware question. I have a lot of stutters; unsmooth staff and low fps in gunfights like cs2 and other fps shooters; when i was checking compatibility my system, i had seen that my motherboard cant work w/ 5800x3d on full; also had seen that my PSU...

Hey everyone, I recently did a a few tests with my gaming laptop (MSI GL63 8SE) as it had cooling issues. Those are fixed but as I tested I noticed that even with P95 pushing the CPU to max load it never ever went past 1995Mhz, which is a good 205Mhz short of the 2.2GHz its supposed to pull. Of...

Motherboard: GIGABYTE B450M S2H BIOS VERSION: F60e WG Context: PC is a prebuilt. I have downloaded the correct version and it still doesn't go. I'm not sure what to do, that's basically the problem. I've tried the simple troubleshooting, reinstalling windows, trying to see if it's the correct...

so iv recently got the r7 5800XT cpu and iv noticed its running super hot up to 89C even thoe reinstaling the cooler and replacing paste not sure what to do next if to try getting different AIO Thanks.

I have an older Threadripper CPU and I am unable to upgrade to Windows 11. With the end of security updates to Windows 10 happening next October just wondering if that means I should anticipate having to buy a new CPU? Or continue on Windows 10 without security updates?

I know that for overall gaming the Ryzen 9800X3D is the go-to solution but most reviews do not benchmark RTS games such as StarCraft series, Age of Empires series, etc. If I play those games (not 1v1, usually 4v4 or so), should I still go with a 9800X3D or do I have better options...

I need major help please, I've looked everywhere but can't find anyone with this issue I've recently built a new pc, mostly using parts from my old build I used these parts: - Intel Core i7-4790K - Lian Li Galahad II Trinity SL-INF 61.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (new part) - Asus MAXIMUS VII...

Hey everyone, I purchased a new CPU not too long ago with a Corsair H60x, originally the cooler worked fine (I think) but when I turned off the computer and turned it back on the cooling just magically got worse. My idle temps are incredibly high (usually sitting on 80 idle with nothing running)...

I'm upgrading an old system I found for a family member, and wondering what the best upgrade would be with a budget of £350-£400 tops The components I need are: - CPU - RAM - Mobo - GPU - PSU (Current PSU doesn't seem to have any issues but it's 10 years old so would prefer the upgrade). I'm...

since oct 27 (after a windows update, not sure if relevant) i've had the issue that my PC can only boot up if i reset CMOS and go through setup, otherwise it will just load on the windows widget until it BSODs with aforementioned error. what's the options i've got to fix this, in order of...