First Build Help

Forum discussion tagged with First Build Help.
  1. Edras

    Question Can someone rate my pc part for my firt ever pc?

    I'm totally new to the pc building world ( owning a HP Laptop ). I watch a bit of pc build content but I'm still new, I'll want to know if I need to upgrade my build in a reasonable budget (1800 $ max). Hoping that I would get good tip from you guys! [PCPartPicker Part...
  2. R

    Question Flash BIOS before or after the pc is built?

    Hi, I am building my first PC. I have 13600K and B660-A strix wifi D4 motherboard. I don’t know when to use BIOS flashback. I have seen tutorials doing it without cpu installed, before the pc is built. But I am stressing out because its hard to unplug the ATX cable and I am worried about...
  3. Joe Gallo

    Question Cable-connectivity problems with first-time build

    Hey guys, I’m transitioning to a new build. My first real build. I bought a prebuilt in 2016 from Ibuypower, slapped a Evga supernova p2 850 watt, and a 980 ti in there later. Now I’m re-using the psu and gpu for my new build https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/NbWyTn My old mobo only needed 1...
  4. Joe Gallo

    Question My first from scratch build

    https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xCPbrD this is my first from scratch build. I’m going to be using it mostly for Paradox games, Arma 3 and DCS, and some graphic design work. the power supply and graphics card were off my last build. I would like to be able to eventually expand the ram to...
  5. D

    [SOLVED] Mobo won't turn on

    My first custom build. I have the cpu, mobo, psu, and case and I wanted to see what the fans are like and stuff. In theory, the mobo should turn on without ram or a drive installed, but it isn't. MŠI B450 CARBON PRO MAX WIFI for reference. 24 pin, sata power, case pwr sw, cpu power without the...
  6. J

    [SOLVED] Feedback on build?

    I'm pretty new to all of this and I'm just starting to plan out all the parts for my first build. Preferably I'm trying to stay under $1500 but it's fine if I go a bit over ($2000 is my max). This is what I have so far: CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 2.9 GHz CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB...
  7. IAmNotJeff

    [SOLVED] Cooler Master H500/NZXT H510 Fan Setup?

    Hello all! I hope everyone reading this thread is doing fine. I'm planning to build my first ever PC by the end of the year with these specs: Case Cooler Master H500 / NZXT H510 Motherboard ASRock b550 CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor RAM XPG 3200mhz (2x8gb) 16GB Graphics...
  8. Notjasper

    [SOLVED] Is there a limit to the amount of fans a pc can have?

    I like the sound that fans make, and I am wondering if I could put a lot of fans in my computer so that it makes a lot of noise and stays very cool.
  9. M

    [SOLVED] What do you think of these parts? I'd switch any part, except the case.

    PCPartPicker Part List Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $77.98 @ Amazon Motherboard | Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $63.98 @ Newegg Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $44.99 @ Corsair...
  10. D

    Question EZ debug VGA light turns on, doesn't turn off, but all fans stay on: Please Help

    CPU: Ryzen 9 3900x Motherboard: MSI X570-a pro GPU: Sapphire RX 5700 xt RAM: ADATA 16gb * 2 PSU: Corsair TX850M Case: Inwin 915 Monitor: acer ED322QRP I built this pc following a guide as it is my first time, and everything seemed fine until I tried to boot it. When I tried connecting it to...
  11. C

    Question First build w/ $1000 USD as budget.

    I just want some help to see is this build worth for what I'm paying. Any recommendations/changes to the build are welcome. I've already bought the motherboard, it was on sale for $80.00 when I got it, now it's listed for $190.00 Specs...
  12. whyfeye

    Help for first budget Build

    Here is the story, i just got into the gaming pc world after ditching console, Im on a really tight budget for now as I'm unemployed and in 11th grade but my price range is atleast up to $130 on parts. I bought an dell inspirion 530 for $45. It came with a Nvidia Geforce Gt240 graphics card...
  13. Mr.Sniff

    Question Do you have any tips for this build?

    I'm building my first PC and have found promise in both of these motherboards which one should I get?- answered Appreciate any tips on the build scheme I'm planning. New New Omega Spice Scheme: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PPVhQZ Type Item Price CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core...
  14. Meaning_Raptor

    Reasons to play PC and Console

    I have a PS4 and a PC. I love both of them, though honestly about 99% of my games I buy are on PC. Now there are some games that I do buy on console. For example: Mortal Kombat X, Dragonball Z Xenoverse, and the new Tony Hawk Pro Skater if they make one for PS4, which im pretty sure they will...
  15. K

    Old battleship game

    Hello, I've been searching for the name of a game 10 - 15 years ago. I don't remember anything from the title but in this game you first had to build a battleship that was out of earth. The building stage was a hexagon pattern. You had to equip it with thrusters, generator, cannons, spikes...