Diy Build

So I bought 2 of these solar panel garden led from Aliexpress, but one of them stopped working a few days ago, when I opened it up, the pcb was wet and there was clearly a shortcircuit. Tried replacing the pcb with a random 3a output one I could find, and the battery life turned abysmal...

So I would like to know does molex riser pcie consume power only from 12v and 5 v is for show or does it use /need/require both to be plugged in? I intend to retrofit a very expensive Silverstone modular 1300R PSU who's voltage has weakened on 5v compartment but 12v is perfect. The PSU will be...

It's been a while since I've done it last, but I decided that I wanted to do a DIY build of my next computer. I am NOT afraid about mucking around with the innards of desktops, having replaced video cards, CPUs, memory, disks, etc in the past. I decided on high-end, but NOT top-of-the-line...

Is this a good build? https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Williamthe5thc/saved/#view=XKKNpg I’m in LA for the weekend at a micro center and planning on building this computer fresh. I’m thinking of changing the cooling unit though and getting a case… I am using it for video editing and...

Got this new CPU cooler for my birthday but am struggling with the RGB connection. Do I need the NZXT proprietary RGB hub? Or can it go straight into the RGB header on the motherboard (12V 4 Pin)?

Hi all! After my first post talking about my future DIY build's battery solution, i'm here again asking your advice. I came to the idea of building a mini-pc with a MicroAtx inside for the ability to be upgraded in the future. The idea is to be powered by a 250-300w external power supply (maybe...

Ready to start from scratch. I'd like to stay around the $1,000-1,200 range, keep my GeForce GTX 1050 Ti if its worth doing so. Can't seem to get a smooth 4k playback. I do some home movie editing, so 32 ram? Minimal gaming. I've build many DIY systems in the past buy I'm really rusty -...

Hey everyone. Just completed a new build and installed Windows 10. Hardware: 11600K Asus Z590-P 32GB RAM 1TB SSD I dont have dedicated GPU at the moment so I want to use the igpu for a month while scraping a few bucks for a new GPU. Problem is, I am not able to install any intel graphics...

Hey y'all hope all is good. Below is my current part list which I am hoping to buy next month. I wanna know what would be the best fan configuration for the 4000D Airflow from Corsair and which ARGB fans I can use without breaking the bank. I have included a CM Sickleflow 120mm 3-pack in the...

Hi everyone! I have purchased all the components separately to build my PC for the first time, and I keep running into the same issue. I will link to each of the components I bought, and I have done my best to include pics/video I took of my PC. My main issue is the motherboard is receiving...

As the current GPU market isn't going to be going back to normal any time soon, I have to buy my GPU after I complete my build. Parts for the PC with peripherals are around $1200. Here is the partlist. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ameedmv/saved/#view=mD6Jyc My question is, should I go for...

Hey guys. So after spending a week on fine tuning this parts list, I've finally decided to ask for help again. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ameedmv/saved/#view=mD6Jyc All of the components are geared towards most bang for the buck without a GPU. I just have one little problem. I do not know...

Hey fellow members, A little story but bear with me. So I've been thinking of getting a prebuilt from a US system integrator for quite some time. However since I am not living in the US, the prebuilt would be shipped on a very long route. Despite most providers having stellar packaging and...

Happy to be back after a long time!:giggle: I am looking to buy or build a system for PfSense / Untangled / IPFire . I have a business grade Virgin fibre, ISP router, cisco switch, 2 UniFI APs, Cat6 all over the house, etc. I had a PfSense, which was quickly hijacked by a very close friend of...

Hello Everyone. I am going to build my first computer. I need it for video editing and graphic design. I am tired of spending tons of money on prebuilt machines that I have no ability to upgrade. I have included a list of components that I think I need. Can you please first let me know if all...

So I just upgraded my build once again , when I got done, I checked if I've connected all the necessaries, its not my first build so all the panels and cables are stuck in their correct pin/slot. When I plugged in the ac and flipped the switch, all fans flash for a millisecond and my peripherals...

i know that's a stupid and an awkward question. but i'm just curious.

Hello everyone, I am new here and I have a little knowledge about computer parts. I do not play much games and as of now it is just Dota 2. I did face a few issue with my desktop. I have just fully reformatted it and I am facing with Disk Usage of 90% to 100%. Under my Device Manager > Display...

Just built my tower all components costed around $2500 and it wont turn on! I made sure all the connectors were connected, My PSU is plugged in and turned on, front panel connectors are connected properly, CPU and 24-Pin cables are connected, I figured it might be a BIOS issue so I installed the...

Hi, I'd like to build a virtualization server so that I can have different VMs for FreeNAS, pfSense, web server, etc. This is a domestic build. I pick the following hardware, can you share thoughts? Also, what virtualization software would you run on this? Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO...

Greetings everyone :) Its been about 4 years since my last upgrade and i kinda lost track of what is good right now, so i need some advice. I am not gaming that much anymore, thats why my GTX970 and my i5 are sufficient for now. I am basically just coding and cutting videos. The biggest...

Hello, Just like the title says, I have a riser 006c + DIY expresscard adapter on my HP Pavilion DV7-3160es and a GTX 1050 . When I booted up my system, it doesn't even get listed on the device manager nor that I get some slow down issues. What could have gone wrong? There should be some...

I have a pair of sony bookshelfs (SS-CSPZ50 50W 6Ohms) that I have been using on my pc with a lepai mini amplifier(Lepai LP-2020TI). Yesterday i bought a used car amp (semtoni 300watt amplifier) This exact amp though branded semtoni. It has 4 channels each rated at 75W but 40watts continuous...

Is there anything that can be improved with this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/8B6MnQ/glorious-intel-gamingstreaming-build my budget is 2500dollars. No extra peripherals but I'm looking to get an Alienware ah2518hf G-sync - Monitor Not in budget.

I am looking to buy parts and build a computer. I intend to use it for gaming and schoolwork. The most important thing is that it can run 240fps on a 1080p 240hz monitor. I've heard that the Alienware ah2518hf is a good 240hz monitor. It doesn't matter if it is an intel or AMD system. I just...

Hello All, I've got two 16GB sticks of Crucial DDR4 3200Mhz installed in my Gigabyte Z390 Designare with a 9900K and I can't seem to get them to operate any faster than 2800Mhz. Any suggestions on how I can get the memory to operate at 3200mhz? I already enable XMP. Thanks in advance.

My computer freezes up for about a minute at a time. It starts with 10 seconds of unresponsiveness, then the mouse stops moving. After this minute is up, it works fine for about 5 minutes give or take and then repeats. This has been going on for about two years. I am completely lost as to what...

Just built a PC for the first time.. so this could just me being an idiot and not knowing what I'm doing, but I've searched all over for an answer and I can't find one or fix this issue myself. I'm trying to install Windows 10 (64bit) via a USB (initially the drive sent by windows, later a...

Hi, We have a new home-build PC, which is experiencing some problems. It switches on and runs fine for several minutes (sometimes 5 sometimes 30) and then randomly switches itself off. It has the following CPU (brand new - i3-8100) RAM (second hand - G.Skill DDR4 8GB 3000MHz) Power supply...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any idea on converting a Disc Makers Reflex DVD/CD copier to a NAS. I found a hot swappable bay that I could replace the DVD drives with, and all I want is to use the chassis of the disc copier. I wanted to replace the DVD drives with this...

So I had a working computer till I decided btobadd some RGB lights to it. The were ASUS ROG Addressable RGB 5050 LED 60cm Lighting Strip with Magnetic Backing and Adhesive Strips for use with AURA Sync RGB which I figured would be compatible with my Asus B450m tuf gaming motherboard. However the...

Hey everyone, I encountered a new issue that hours of googling has not presented solution. I am out of ideas so now I am here looking for advice. We have been experiencing intermittent dropped connections for the last week. A service tech has been out, and the over the phone support says...

How will this rig act in newer games and so on? Will be the CPU too much bottleneck for this GPU? Will a slight OC of the CPU help? Average fps in newer games? Approximately for example: GTA V, Resident Evil 7, Far Cry 4, The Witcher -> Everything Medium to High Settings at 1080p. Im...