custom build computer

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  1. I

    Question Slow web browsing but fast with everything else

    Hello! I bought a custom PC that was built by Microcenter but I've been having this issue prior to me buying this PC. Even with my old PC, there was an issue where I can game extremely well with low ping and latency but web browsing and watching videos and shows on youtube, netflix, etc would...
  2. A

    Question Is something wrong with my PC's specs?

    GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8600K CPU @ 3.60GHz RAM: 16GB Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370 HD3-CF Monitor: Optix G24C For context, my uncle made this custom build for me a few years ago. I don't know much about building PCs, but I've read that my hardware should still...
  3. R

    Question Certain keyboard keys not working on my recently built custom system ?

    I have recently configured a system with motherboard[Gigabyte H410M H V3], nvidiya gt 730 graphics card, processor i5-10400F. I confess that I had installed-uninstalled os'es[including windows]. Currently am using opensuse. Initially all the keys were working and I don't know in which step the...
  4. Nottechsaavy

    Question Not sure what’s wrong

    So I’m a first timer when it comes to building my own pc so this was definitely an interesting journey. To cut to the chase I built my own pc took several days due to my incompetence and now it won’t turn on, no lights, no blue screen on the monitor nothing! The power is plugged in, the 24 pin...
  5. M

    Question Custom building PC - Help

    OLDER build has been deleted and EDITED into the following: Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4) Motherboard ASUS® ROG Strix X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready! Memory (RAM) QUESTION : will the Corsair Dominator Platinum 3600 MHz...
  6. mrmike16

    [SOLVED] New PC Build- Am I over-doing it?

    Hi everyone, I am building my 3rd custom-built PC: mrmike16 - Saved Part Lists - PCPartPicker According to PCPartPicker, everything is compatible. I'm hoping that is actually the case- If there are flaws, please let me know. I'm still only considering doing this or getting a laptop- that...
  7. G

    [SOLVED] Motherboards in Prebuilt desktops

    Hi everybody, I am interested in buying a prebuilt desktop. I do not have any brand preference (ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, HP, etc...). However, in their official sites I could not find any information about the motherboards in their desktops. This one for instance...
  8. T

    [SOLVED] Need help finding a graphic card

    I would like help building a PC that will run a somewhat intensive charting website, (exocharts) on dual 50" Hisense TV's. This will run linux. I don't need the fastest possible, but I cannot have lag. Thank you, Jim
  9. T

    [SOLVED] Does it make sense to combine an i5 10600KF with an Nvidea GTX 750Ti

    I had an old setup with the below configuration Motherboard: Asus H81M-CS Processor: i5-4440 3.1Ghz Ram: Kingston hyperx fb-dimm 4GB DDR3 SSD: Kingston SSDNow 300 (128GB) HDD: WD 1TB Graphics Card: GTX 750Ti PSU: Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 450 I've given away the system to a family member so...
  10. P

    [SOLVED] Radeon 5700xt

    Hey guys, So I'm a little confused. When I did research into my set-up I kept seeing people say that 550w is plenty for the 5700xt and that that's actually even overshooting it. When I built my PC it wouldn't turn on. I took it to one guy and he said that my mobo was bricked and so I got a...
  11. Hannah.L

    Question Computer boot up fine and runs as normal but after 10+ mins it plays 5 beeps

    Computer runs and boots up fine but plays 5 beeps after running for 10+ mins then repeats like 30-60 mins later what could this be
  12. J

    [SOLVED] Office Build Review Request

    Hey everyone, I was just hoping I could get a second set of eyes to look at the office PC build I just put together for a friend. I told him I'd build him a computer to keep in his office for the next 6+ years for about $1,000 CAD. The machine will only be used for word processing and...
  13. M

    Question PC Will Not Boot, MB Lights Up, Possibly CPU?

    ■ EVGA 750w + Gold Certified ATX PSU ■Nvidia Geforce GTX 3070 ■ Crucial P5 1TB M.2 SSD ■Corsair Vengance RGB Pro 16gb (2 x 8gb) DDR4 - 3200mhz RAM ■Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor ■Asus ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard ■Corsair H100x 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Hello friends, I...
  14. NoLongerHuman

    [SOLVED] I’m getting the 5900x but....

    So I’m going with amd for this build my last build had a 6700k. I want to have all nvme storage this is purely a gaming rig but I have 3 Nvme m.2 as well as a 3090 ftw3. Will the 5900x have enough pcie 4.0 lanes to support all this? I guess I’m a little confused about how pcie lanes work because...
  15. SpectreHawke

    [SOLVED] Help Upgrade a 2015 Build (Budget $500-800)

    Hi, Other than hearing my computer hum loudly and feeling it be rather warm (not hot, but warm like a low setting heater), I've noticed my computer uses a lot of RAM lately when I am using 2 of my monitors and my Huion 24" display drawing tablet. The usual programs I run consist of Clip Paint...
  16. Fireboy_JET

    Question PC won't connect to LAN internet connection from shut down

    When I turn on my PC from shut down (not restarting/sleep), I have to troubleshooting the network settings in order for my PC to connect to the LAN internet connection. Manufacturer: System Model X570 AORUS ELITE BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. F4, 04/09/2019 Processor AMD...
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    [SOLVED] Windows 10 Random Restarts

    This will usually happen when I'm playing FFXIV, though it has happened with other games, and once when I was playing no games at all. I'll be playing my game, when suddenly the screen goes black, and windows just starts up again. The only event on the event viewer I can consistently tie to...
  18. smcleod

    [SOLVED] PC Reboots Randomly

    My PC will randomly reboot without warning or BSOD. This happeneed a couple days after upgrading my Motherboard, RAM and CPU. Sometimes it last 20m and sometimes 10 seconds. Doesnt seem to reboot as fast or at all during power light places such as home screen. Seems like PC is not getting enough...
  19. knight sharma

    [SOLVED] Building a new custom Rig

    I'm planning to build a new custom rig(Only MB, RAM, Processor,Graphic Card). I have a budget of INR 25k-30k. My main work over the system would be Video editing only no gaming. Processor could be Core i3 or i5. Graphic card as required.
  20. knight sharma

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my old rig

    I recently switched back to my old rig. I'm planning to upgrade the memory and adding up few more fans for better cooling. What all are the upgrades that will be requires to get the best performance out of the rig.? Hardware configuration is listed below:- CPU Fan Intel Pentium D Socket 775...
  21. E

    [SOLVED] Build Help, Another Build Thread!

    Hi guys, Have been trying to figure out what is going to suit me best for video content and gaming and I think I've reached a decision that will suit my workflow and leisure activities. Years ago I had reached out to the TH community and they steered me in the right direction, I think I've got...
  22. M

    [SOLVED] Made a new computer and it doesn't start up properly.

    When i start up my pc it just stops on the MSI logo and nothing happens but oddly enough if i hit the reset button it starts up just fine, and then it works 100% fine until i turn it off and start it up, and then the same issue happens. it worries me slightly and im not sure if there is anything...
  23. frustum

    [SOLVED] Mixing RAM pairs

    I recently purchased a PC which will have two Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR4 2400Mhz sticks - a total of 16GB. However, I have an additional two Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz sticks, from my old PC. I wish to combine the old RAM to the new RAM, totalling 32GB memory. My concern is, will the...
  24. Ethan K-B

    Question Would games pull on my CPU built in graphics instead of my GPU

    About a month ago I was having constant game and blue screen (Videos_Scheduler_Internal_Error) crashes that were caused by my faulty GPU. I had it replaced under warranty about a month ago and I have had no blue screen problems since then and my games crash a lot less, but they still crash with...
  25. CrocQueen19

    [SOLVED] New Build PC won’t start

    Hi guys, I’m very new to Pc building but recently experienced some freezing problems on my build which seemed to be mobo related. The screen would freeze on whatever I was doing and power button had to be held to do anything. I tested the keyboard caps lock whilst it was frozen as recommended by...
  26. QuowLord

    [SOLVED] Custom Laptop Parts?

    I am trying to build a custom laptop, and I am aware that this will probably be rendered used primarily as a proof of concept. I am also aware that this has likely already been done. My question is whether anyone can find a way to reduce the cost of the parts listed in the spreadsheet attatched...
  27. Shadqw

    [SOLVED] My new Computer

    Hey Guys, I'm going to build a new Computer soon. I'm not sure if all the parts fit together so I wanted to ask you. The Components are: Case - Tg6 Sharkoon MBD- Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite CPU- Ryzen 7 2700 (with Arctic 34 duo white Cooler) GPU- ASRock RX Vega 56 RAM - 16Gb 3200mhz RipJaws SSD -...
  28. PCMDDOCTORS

    [SOLVED] Old PC vd New PC

    Hey all... I am planning a future build to replace my older system. I do a lot of web browsing and the games I play are Diablo 3 and some older generation games from 5-20 years ago. My old build is getting really old now and when I have the money I want to build a new PC. I just want some...
  29. joanne b

    [SOLVED] custom build gaming pc for sims 4

    hi everyone. im looking for help. i am hoping to get a custom built pc desktop tower to play games like sims 4 with expansion packs and other higer games like witch hunter 3. i have spoken with a a guy who does custom builds. and he recommended me with this! AMD Ryzen 5 2600x MSI Motherboard...
  30. A

    Question How much my Computer is worth?

    Hello everybody im trying to sell my pc and would like to get some advice from you guys setting the price. Intel Pentium G4400 - ROG-STRIX-RX570-O4G-GAMING - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR4 2666 - Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 Intel Z270 ATX Motherboard - Corsair CX Series 500 Watt 80 Plus Bronze...
  31. Z

    Question Trackpad for Desktop seen by OS as a Mouse?

    I purchased an external trackpad (link below) for my desktop and I want to adjust a few settings. Actually any settings at all. In Windows 10, the options I need are generally in Settings > Device > Trackpad (below mouse) but trackpad just isn't on the page. In device manager, the trackpad is...
  32. S

    Building a Gaming PC

    Hello everyone, I want to build a Gaming PC and I'm not so shure because I've never built a PC before. Here are the specs that I found and would build it but I'm not shure is it even compatible.. • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-4000 CL19 (RAM) • Asus ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming • Intel Core...
  33. seraphaye

    Question New gpu is laggy mouse and movies.

    CPU AMD FX-6300 (have the fx 8350 but havent installed it yet due to nervous and waiting for a friend to help) RAM 16.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz Motherboard ASUSTeK M5A97 R2.0 Graphics (OLD) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (EVGA)----------> (NEW ONE) 4096MB ATI Radeon RX 570 Series...
  34. T

    [SOLVED] Is this build compatible and good?

    Hello for any tech-geniuses out there, is this compatible? Also, how good is this build? Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Corsair - H100i v2 70.69 CFM Liquid Asus - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory Samsung -...