Custom build help

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    Question what's the difference between two large storages

    im just going to pick two different sdds crucial p3 4tb Full Disk Write Throughput 203 MB/s Full Disk Write Throughput (Last 10 Seconds) 142 MB/s Random Read Throughput (Disk 50% Full) 156 MB/s Random Write Throughput (Disk 50% Full) 93.0 MB/s Sequential Read Throughput (Disk 50% Full) 1781...
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    Question (Budget) PC Overhaul [pt. 2]

    EDIT: I want to build a new PC in early (~March) 2024. I have not yet gotten into 4k gaming but I would like to play 1080p (or 1440p) games on max settings with a decent framerate (100+ not necessary). That would be the most strenuous use-case. I do not plan on overclocking etc but would like...
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    [SOLVED] Components for a beginner, upgradable streaming/gaming custom build?

    Hello! I'm hoping this is the right place for this. I'm looking into building my first custom gaming/streaming pc. Although I do not want to stream professionally/full time, it would be fantastic to stream and not drop to 30-40 FPS while I'm playing. The current laptop I use runs anywhere...
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    Question Optimized Overclock for my Build? Suggestions? Please?

    Attempting to get a performance boost past stock. So I am looking for someone to give me a their best guess on the highest OC Settings I can go without risking stability issues. I'm having issues at stock settings in games and don't believe my system specs (Although relatively old) should have...
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    Cpu socket pin bent with building

    hi after my new build pc didn't turn on. (didn't respond at all) i found out that a pin in the cpu socket was bent. only 1 pin was bent the rest of the socket was fine. (socket 1151). i haven't checked the socket before installing the cpu. maybe stupid, but you assume everything is fine :) i...
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    Possible Dead CPU

    I have a 4790k and last night while watching a video all my fans went to max speed (gpu and all) I narrowed it down to the mobo or the CPU and I am leaning towards the CPU. I took off the heatsink and let the computer idle and the CPU didn't get hot at all which why I think it is indeed the CPU...
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    Pc ram problem?

    So , when ever i turn on my pc it shuts down automatically then after pressing the power button again it create beep noises, then after third time it starts normally. After i changed ram slots the problem was solved, but it starts occurring after 1 month again! Can you tell me any permanent...
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    What IS the Different between cat6 and cat5 cable?

    Some Time We have high speed Internet but we can"t got it properly speed for cable quality.it is very Important for Broadband https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ethernet-Patch-Cable-5-Pack/dp/B00YPH110W