Intel & AMD

Hello all. I know that these questions have been coming thick and fast with recent events, but every example is different, so hopefully people aren't exhausted with the same question. I'm looking for some opinions about the upgrade path for a new build I'm contemplating and I'm really torn...

Hi, Just last night I replaced my i7-13700kf (Fried through 8 months of abuse with the Intel stuff) with a new i9-14900k. The system runs fine and at first I didn't notice any problems, it's completely usable and doesn't crash. The throttling is clear during benchmarks/stress tests. Intel XTU...

Hi, this are specs for PC I am upgrading. I am looking to upgrade only MB, CPU and RAM. For now GPU will stay the same, but with a plan to upgrade later. I am looking for DDR5. I am not informed about PC hardware lately so first question: should I look into AMD or Intel? I am not a fan of any...

I am an electronic music producer and sound engineer, and I haven't updated my CPU in about four years. Right now I'm currently rocking a Core i9-9900KF and I desperately need an upgrade so I can run more CPU intensive VST plugins and VSTi instruments. I am planning an upgrade this month, but...

Hello there After Intel's statement about faulty processors and after I found my 13700k processor cant handle overclocking anymore, I started thinking about switching to AMD. I never used AMD processors before and I dont really understand their branding. After some research 7800x3d is the best...

Hello, my brother was looking to upgrade to a 7800x3d and nxzt n7 b650e, when i made my pc I was stupid enough not to look at the qvl list and bought 16gb x 4 for an AMD motherboard (CMH64GX5M4B5600Z36) and not intel. I was going to eventually buy intel compatible ram (CMH64GX5M4B5600C36) and...

Hey which cpu is better i7 8650u or ryzen 5 3500u? Im Asking because i have 2 hp laptops hp 250 g7 and hp 255 g7(both are having 16gb ram and 256ssd) and i wanted to know which is better.. i might sell the less powerfull one.. My usage on these laptops is mostly moving files betwin ssds and...

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of upgrading my PC primarily for Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. I'm seeking advice on selecting the best processor among the following options: Processor - Total cost in India (including CPU + motherboard...

I'm looking to buy a new laptop and would like to buy one that the CPU, RAM and storage are all upgradeable. Are there any models out there that come with these requirements ? I'd like to spend $1K - $1.5K if possible but will consider spending more if needed. Thanks.

Hello Tom's Hardware community! I'm gearing up to build a new gaming PC and would greatly appreciate your expert advice. While I've done some research, I want to ensure that my choices align with both my budget and gaming requirements. My budget for this build is ideally between $1500-$2500...

I just bought this bundle and upgraded my pc https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006546/amd-ryzen-9-7900x,-asus-b650e-f-rog-strix-gaming-wifi,-gskill-flare-x5-series-kit-64gb-ddr5-6000,-computer-build-bundle I installed everything and I noticed windows is loading slower than before I...

Car companies with the latest technology like Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0/Honda Sensing/Subaru EyeSight/Tesla's AutoPilot These technologies help the car driver with auto-wheel-steering and auto-breaking. But I am wondering, what processor (CPU) is used in these cars? 1. Do these car companies...

Good morning everyone ! I'm looking to build my son the best computer he can get for $3000 CDN. I can install everything myself, but I'm not to familiar with whats the best hardware -For high end gaming only -windows 11 needed -1080p or 1440p ( 27 inch monitor) not picky on size but that's...

Hello everyone, I'm considering upgrading my editing PC. It's been five years since I built my current one, and it has served me well. I believe it's time to give it a performance boost. Please note that I am a professional designer and editor, so the new machine I want to build needs to meet...

Hi everyone, long time reader and now needing a hand. I have recently upgraded my computer (from gtx 1070 to rx 6800xt) and have subsequently upgraded my psu to accomodate (650W to 850W, Thermaltake Tough RGB in both instances.) Since the PSU has gone in my computer has started to experience...

I need to upgrade my 3700x/B450 combo to 13900K/B760. The PROBLEM is that I've got +300 games installed and +200 programs, 50% of which are essential for my work and have config files/templates/presets which would take months to track, something that I don't have. Reinstalling all the games and...

So, yesterday I was playing Forza Horizon 5. Suddenly, I got a blue screen of death with whea uncorrectable error. So, I stressed tested my cpu, an i5 9400f. My cpu was in good condition, but as soon as I stressed tested my gpu, a gigabyte rx580 8GB, my pc showed blue screen of death again. I...

I'm deciding between these 2, they are exactly the same in price. Also paired it with a Noctua NH-D15 Chromax.Black, would that be good enough?

I am on budget is it worth buying "F" one as i already have a graphics card so display is not an issue As for specifics i am looking between Intel Core i5-11400 AND Intel Core i5-11400F For anyone entrusted i am buying from here

does liquid metal last much longer than thermal paste in long term let say would liquid metal be a better choice i know it also might on the brand but let say it was the same brand with liquid metal and thermal paste would the thermal paste have longer run

Im going to build a new pc mainly for gaming and streaming, but also some graphic design work. I have heard that the best way to stream is to use GPU encoder and comparing the NVENC and AMD encoder I couldn't really find which one of these is better and more efficient. Some people saying that...

Hello Community, :) Hope you are all well. I need your suggestions, and views on this issue, i was having eyes on these 2 processors from long time but because of budget i waited. Now things seems in my favour and i am getting AMD RYZEN 5 3600 - 122.99 $ or 9999 INR. and Intel Core i5...

Hi, all my life i have bought all my gaming PCs with intel CPUs . but i always face a major issue- 2-3 years from buying a new PC when i try to replace my 2-3 years old gpu with a brand new latest 2-3x more powerful gpu to match my gaming need, my intel cpu always bottleneck and i cant even just...

Hello everyone! My friend and I recently built a PC (since my old one was really old). I had purchased a Ryzen 5900x about 2 years ago but couldn't really do anything due to financial issues. Fast forward last month, my friend finally helped me build it after I purchased all the components...

Hello, I am experiencing some problems and could use some help. Mostly these are networking problems, but I am also getting events related to my processor and experiencing performance issues so I've opted to put this in the mobo section. First, my specs: Asus Rog Strix B550i-Gaming motherboard...

I have an Asus ROG Strix B350-F Gaming that i recently bought a 5700x to update my Performance on the cheap. I upgraded to 6042 that supports 5000 series and now i can only boot with one stick of Memory on the Board. It won't boot at all with two sticks in. Things I've tried Tried another CPU...

I recently just got a Ryzen 7 5700x on sale. I have an Asus B350 Motherboard ROG STRIX B350-F. It says it's compatible with a BIOS update (6042 i think is the recent version?) which i did and i then installed the new CPU. It turns on and stays on but I get no post sound and no display. Was i...

Hello all, I haven't been into the PC gaming for a while, and I am lost with the current hardware. I am looking to upgrade my current build, that is old by now to play current games and I think my GPU is kind of dead because when I run certain games, it tends to crash, and I have to reboot the...

i5 12500 + Msi Pro B660M-A or i5 12600k + msi Pro B660M-A which is better? If I don't overclock then can I use 12600k with Msi pro B660m-a . I wanted to get more cores to get better performance in productivity work but didn't have the budget to get a Z series motherboard. 12600k has total 10...

sorry for formatting, posting from phone. looking to do a modest upgrade for my current system. what's a good upgrade I can go without going over $700 current specs msi 990fxa gaming ms 7893 16gb ram ddr3 gtx 1660xc amd fx 6300 was looking at amd rzyzen 5 5600 series or 7 equivalent for 8...

Hello! Its been a long time since I have been to the forum. Please forgive me if I make mistakes. So, I recently built myself a PC that will be primarily used for Video Editing with Premiere and photo editing with Photoshop and maybe some motion graphics with After effects but mostly editing on...

I am building a computer for my gf. We started with a MSI240r v2 . instantly after installing the mobo hit me with an over heat message. I re applied thermal paste, plugged it into cpu fan as well as pump fan header . We now have a Corsair H100i Elite now, and the same issue persist . I got...

So, as I prepare for a new machine I'd like some headers on which would be the better option. An i9 12th gen costs double the price of those aforementioned processors in the title. Planned uses, with (at least) an RTX 3080: 3D modeling Unreal Engine Unity Music production Gaming Virtual...

i`ve seen many amd vs intel productivity and gaming benchmarks but it looks stupid. i3-12100F + cheapest z690 mainboard here is = 110+260 R5 4500 + cheapest = 130+50 i know i3-12100F is better but its ultra weird to get a cheap cpu while have to pay tons of money on a expensive mainboard to be...

which is better combo for gaming? I'm from India. amd cpu and amd gpu Intel cpu and nvidia gpu amd cpu and nividia gpu intel cpu and amd gpu - I like 3080ti and 6800xt(performance per dollar), In these which is better for 1440p gaming and live streaming. Already I have 5 year old PC for...

An i3-1220P laptop seems to be around the same price as a Ryzen 5 5500U laptop where I live, which is better? I'll be using it for studying and some light gaming. I already have a monitor that supports freesync and want to make sure the laptop im buying will be able to make use of it. How does...

So it is time for a new gaming build. I have only dealt with AMD in the past (previously had a ryzen 5 3600), and having trouble deciding which cpu/mobo to get. I have narrowed my choices down to a Intel i5-12400 paired with a MSI MAG Z690 tomahawk or a Ryzen 5 5600x paired with a MSI MAG B550...

A couple of years ago, Linus Torvalds starting grilling NVIDIA about the chips screwing up Android phones. He said, "NVIDIA, **** you!" and stuck out his middle finger. This made me conclude that NVIDIA just sucks for Linux and other Unix-based products. But as for Windows, NVIDIA's still...

So my AMD Ryzen 1600 14nm desktop computer needs a new Motherboard and CPU Cooler. I have no interest in getting a used motherboard so the most logical choice is a B450 ATX if I keep the 1600. I'm also limited to the 90mm CPU Coolers due to case width. I'm not sure what the best...

So this happened recently. In the morning everything was fine, but in the evening my pc starts all the fans spin, but pc doesn't boot none of the ports work. I tried removing the CMOS battery, tried to switching the ram slots. But when i changed my gpu to a older gt 610 everything just worked...