mobo

Forum discussion tagged with mobo.
  1. Inver_ShaRingan

    Question What mobo for 5600X upgrade to 5800X3D

    https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/A520M-ITXac/index.asp This is my current mobo in my rig, which isn't great but at least have some cheapo looking vrm cooling 🙈. Doesn't have any sensors for vrms temps, so not much I can say about it. But this mobo can handle 5800X3D without overheating vrms or...
  2. F

    Question I can't boot any of my drives since updating the BIOS ?

    Hey! So as the title reads, I can't boot anything, not even my USB stick which has a fresh Windows installer on it. Before all this happened, my PC was working fine. So how did this start? Well, I recently picked up my new ram sticks and plugged them in my computer. I noticed that the speed...
  3. T

    Question What should I upgrade to? Currently on i5 8600k

    Hi everyone, I am considering upgrading my CPU (as well as mobo) and wanted some suggestions that won't break the bank. I am currently on an EVGA Z370 board with an i5 8600k @ 5GHz all-core. At this point, 6c/6t just isn't cutting it anymore so what would be some solid value upgrades? If I...
  4. Celalyvan

    Question Wich is the best motherboard for my future setup?

    Hi forum! I'm trying to upgreade some of my specs and since in my country (Argentina) there aren't that many options I can't really pick one (and prices vary A LOT). the hardware I already own are: GPU: MSI Geforce rtx 3080 ti gaming gaming X trio RAM: Corsair vengance Vengeange pro 2x8 gb 3600...
  5. T

    [SOLVED] Is it safe to use Corsair RM550X Gold PSU with Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 mobo?

    Hi! Can I safely use Corsair RM550X Gold PSU with Gigabyte GA-945GZM-S2 (rev. 6.6) mobo, given it's an old motherboard? Thank you!
  6. S

    Question No POST after upgrading some components ?

    Windows 10 64-bit Ryzen 7 5700X ASUS ROG Strix X370-F Gaming MSI Mech Radeon RX 6750 XT EVGA 650W G+ G.skill Trident RGB 4x8 3200mhz Samsung 960 Evo 250gb boot drive WD Red 4tb HDD PNY 120gb ssd items in bold text are the upgrades installed today. when I use the PSU tester the unit fan starts...
  7. Inver_ShaRingan

    [SOLVED] MSI Z490 Gaming Plus --- RAM compatibility ?

    Hi everyone ^^ I have some knowledge about PC's but not enough I guess 🙈. So I would like to learn something and ask if I should take a look on my Mobo's website and look at compatible components, like storage, RAM etc etc ? I swapped my laptop for a PC with: MSI Z490 i9-10900k RTX 2070 (bought...
  8. S

    Question ASUS ROG Strix B450 F Gaming 4x RAM Sticks

    Hello, Just bought 2 more ram sticks Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz so now I have 32GBs of ram, my problem is that they don't work at 3200Mhz, with the D.O.C.P on that sets the speed at 3200Mhz I have to change it manually to 2933 to make them work. My question is...
  9. D

    Question System freezes up after BIOS screen ?

    I've been having problems with my pc freezing right after bios when the Windows logo pops up then the screen goes black. nothing is responsive including the reset button and the power button do nothing when it happens. only want to restart the pc is by the power supply switch. could this be a...
  10. C

    Question New PC is slow/non-responsive ?

    I recently upgraded my PC with all new parts, I got: GPU: MSI 3070ti CPU: Ryzen 9 7900x PSU: Corsair RM1000x RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2 x 16gb DDR5 MOBO: MSI Pro B650-P SSD: Samsung 980 Pro Gen 4 I kept my old SSD as well until I could move everything over to my new SSD, however I've been...
  11. F

    Question need help with cpu

    Hello people, I've upgraded from a Ryzen 3 2200G to a Ryzen 5 5600G. I have this on a MSI B450 Pro-M2 mobo, which is, according to Google and people on forums, compatible with my cpu. I installed the new cpu on my mobo, and it won't work. I checked everything, everything's powered and I updated...
  12. saedboi

    Question Upgrading CPU, Mobo

    Hey guys, i am looking for upgrade of my old pc. My PC: i5 8600k Corsair 16GB KIT DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Vengeance LPX Black rx 470 MSI Z370 SLI PLUS I am looking for some good cpu with better single core performance, did not decide what mobo should i get. My pick is for now i5 13600k. Do i need...
  13. EvanBurnett

    Question PC wont turn on after running overnight.

    Hello, recently my pc turned off overnight when it was running some basic tasks and when I woke up my pc was off. I tried to turn it back on and it nothing happened. I have tried buying a new PSU after I thought it was that. I still have the same problem. Specs: CPU: AMD 5900x Motherboard: Asus...
  14. lolz14234321

    Question Is it ok to be able see the GPU edge connector pins in the PCIe slot ?

    So i have an Eagle 4070 Ti and after installing it I can see the edge-connector pins in the slot. I have less fps than others and my fans are going crazy in games, they start and stop all the time. I made a fan curve but it didn't help. Can this be because of bad gpu connection in the slot or...
  15. D

    Question M.2 SATA SSD Not Recognized

    To start here are the relevant specs: Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II SSD: SK Hynix SC308 128GB M.2 SATA SSD The SSD in question currently contains an old Windows 10 installation, and I'm trying to reformat it for use as a normal storage drive. I already have a 2.5" SATA SSD with my...
  16. BrokenProton

    Question Gigabyte X570S Aorus Master: sudden no POST issue ?

    Ive literally swapped everything but my motherboard, but I REALLY don't want to have to RMA my motherboard if I don't have to. My PC will post with a different graphics card for maybe a couple minutes, then stop posting. I can hear windows but it makes the USB disconnect and everything stops...
  17. E

    Question Overvolt and Power Percentage Increase Causing Shut Downs? or Faulty Component?

    I upgraded to an EVGA RTX 3070 XC3. Temps are amazing - 60c max. However, I have experienced random shut downs while gaming (3D Mark not enough to cause shut downs but happened in 2 games so far). The PC shuts off abruptly, PSU needs turned off and on to reboot. (some lights still active, such...
  18. T

    Question multiple gpus not detected by mobo

    So I'm running a h310ms2p mobo with a 1070ti and one day i just lost hdmi signal so i assumed my gpu was fried. I tested this buy swapping in a 2070 super, just to see if it would detect. Nothing on device manager except the intel graphics. at this point I assume my pcie slot is busted or...
  19. M

    Question "USB Over Current Error" with ASUS TUF GAMING B360M-PLUS ?

    Good day. I have been experiencing this error whenever I restart my PC. It will shutoff but then you can turn it on afterwards and it will boot into BIOS Settings. I am wondering what is wrong with my MOBO or something in my computer. Here are the list of USB Devices connected to my PC. 1x KB...
  20. W

    Question PC freezes constantly and can't shut down

    PC Specs: i5 12400f Gigabyte B660 DS3H AX DDR4 WIFI Corsair Ballistic DDR4 2x8GB RAM MSi GTX 1060 3GB Crucial P2 m.2 1TB EVGA supernova G650 This is a somewhat new build with some parts (PSU and GPU) reused from my old PC and was built around April this year. I've pretty much had some kind of...
  21. X

    Question DRAM light on when RAM is in A2, B2 (preferred setup), won't post in A1 or A2 slots ?

    Hi, I built my first PC over a year ago now, and when first testing it I realized it wasn't posting. I googled what this meant and was informed to try only 1 ram stick, and I tried it in B2, and it ended up working. I ran with only 1 ram stick for a while, and ended up trying my 2nd one in...
  22. tristancodes

    Question Asus Rog Crosshair x670e Extreme: Memory Code 00 > stuck on Memory Test

    I am getting a 'Memory Code 00' then Memory Test. Nothing else beyond that. I have an Asus Rog Crosshair X670e Extreme MOBO with the following: GPU: GeoForce RTX 4090 IChill Cooler: Ryujin II 360 AIO CPU: Ryzen 7950x RAM: 64gb/128gb (total of 4x 32GB) of DDR5 Ram 6000MT/s (Just ordered...
  23. K

    Question build help

    CASE: Thermaltake Case Versa MOBO: MSI MB B660M-B PRO CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5Ghz - 4.4Ghz CPU FAN: COUGAR GAMING CGR-FZA50 RAM: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB(2x8) 3200MHz DDR4 CL16 SSD: Kingston 500GB NV2 M.2 NVMe HDD: Hard Disk WD HDD 1TB SATA3 64MB Cav Blue GPU:ASUS TUF RTX 3060 TI 8GB...
  24. Nephern

    [SOLVED] RAM config on B550M DS3H ?

    Is it better to use 2 sticks of ram or can i use 4 sticks of ram? so i already have 16gb of ram in my system and im thinking i could just buy another (2x8) set and run it with 4 sticks in the slot as its alot less expensive and i cant really spend double the money for 32 gb of ram. are my...
  25. rjdborella

    Question Asus Z790-E Gaming WIFI power cycling

    I have a new 2 week old build with ASUS z790-e Yesterday it shutdown and would not post. Just power cycle over and over through 4 Q-Codes from 00 and back to 00. Tried all the usually power off let it sit nothing. The red CPU light would stay on but it just endlessly cycled through codes...
  26. Framezy

    Question WD SN850 NVMe SSD | getting 1700 read/write on PCIe 3.0

    I was wondering, since i already saw a thread similar to this one talking about SN850 doing 1700 read/write on PCIe 3.0, if i change my mobo that has PCIe 4.0 slot, would it make any difference?
  27. freebie.1

    Tom's website images...

    I like your website, but when someone has their head up a cavity, I prefer to call a spade a spade... https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-thermal-paste Many of the images here for graphs/ratings are so small they can't be read--that is after they have been opened up, and the photos are...
  28. S

    [SOLVED] Looking for advice on mobo, SSDs and OS for new build

    Hi there, I'm from the UK and currently putting together a new build which I'll be purchasing from PC Specialist through their online configurator, so my choices are a little limited. I've decided upon most of the parts but I'm a little stumped on my choice of motherboard and SSD for my main 2...
  29. M

    Build Advice UPGRADE

    Hello! I am in need of an upgrade, i currently have: i5 3470, 16 gb DDR3 1600 Mhz 1060 3gb 500 watt 80 plus PSU i already know what i want to buy so i want to know what professionals think so let me know. new MOBO: ASUS Prime H610M-E D4 CPU: i5 12400F. RAM: DDR4 16 GB (2X8 3200 MHZ) CORSAIR...
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    Question Series of Problems with my new PC

    It is a long story so buckle up. I bought a new PC in September with so much happiness that I finally got a good PC with the following Specs: CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz Mobo: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI ATX LGA1700 RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 Storage 1...
  31. justas103

    Question PC wont boot after a week of working

    PC parts MOBO - asus tuf gaming x670e-plus GPU asus tuf 4090 oc CPU ryzen 7950x ram kingston fury ddr5 16gb 5600mt/s with amd expo profile 4 sticks KF556C36BBEK2-32 PSU corsair hx1200 nvme samsung 980 2tb So i build new pc two weeks ago i used it for about a week and one day i came back...
  32. folksrust

    Question Wait Until Black Friday/Cyber Monday or just buy second hand?

    Hi, I just bought an i5-12600k and I’m needing to buy a graphics card, I was wondering if it’s best to wait till Black Friday or cyber Monday to buy or if I should just go ahead n go for one on eBay? Not sure what discounts I should be expecting to get on cyber Monday or Black Friday
  33. FyreGuy

    [SOLVED] Random crashing, both to desktop and whole system after CPU upgrade

    Went from 9600k to 12600k about 3 months ago. I leave games running for weeks until beat them. I just put the computer to sleep. Before upgrading I played “rdr2” and “ac: origins” rarely exiting the games and never crashing. Since upgrading I have played “death stranding” and “Spider-Man...
  34. E

    [SOLVED] Computer won't POST

    Hello. I wanted to upgrade my GFs components as I had some older parts laying around. More specifically I wanted to upgrade the CPU. My old i3 9100f should do the trick for her gaming needs. Now, the MOBO def needed an upgrade as the socket was a mismatch, so I just picked up a cheap used...
  35. NoLongerHuman

    Question 24pin with additional 6 pin on one end?

    My PSU came with a 24pin with an additional 6 pin coming from one end the manual doesn’t say anything by about the 6 pin not sure what to do with it do I just plug it into the PSU? I have a 6 pin next to the 24pin on my motherboard but there’s only one six pin cable coming out of one end from...
  36. FRMNH

    Question Do these missing CPU socket pins are essential?

    Hello, I create this post because by removing my processor I broke and twisted pins (see photos), on an Asus Z690-A Gaming. I would like to know if there is a chance that it still works or if I have to change the motherboard? Images : https://zupimages.net/viewer.php?id=22/40/xlfb.jpg Thanks...
  37. DobriAndr

    Question Currently looking on a opinion for a mobo and cpu combo 2nd hand

    Hello im currently watching a cpu and mobo combo for around $80. The cpu is intel core i3 10100f and the mobo is the Gigabyte H410M S2H V3. Im looking forward for your guys and girls opinion on it. I personally think its a good deal but i want to hear somebody that has a little more knowledge...
  38. graype

    Question Installed RTX 3090 Ti, was working fine, now it won’t post.

    Alright, so I bought an RTX 3090 Ti along with a 1000W EVGA PSU and installed them both a couple of days ago. At first I was playing games like normal for a day or so and everything was fine. (I updated my drivers for everything after installing the new card btw) a day later when my PC started...
  39. S

    Question PC keeps freezing

    Hello, I have this PC: GPU: GTX 1080 8gb CPU: i5 7400 RAM: 2x8GB MOBO: MSI250M PSU: 630W SSD: 500GB WIN10 x64 it used to work fine, but a few months ago i discovered that sometimes (once a day) it freezes for ~15 seconds one month ago i moved from a location to another, and since then, pc...
  40. S

    Question New build not booting up at all, except for RGB lights ?

    Hey there, my newly built PC won't turn on at all. All the components are brand new. However, when the PSU is turned on, the RGB lights on the mobo do turn on for a few seconds, but pressing the power button does nothing: no fans are spinning nor any other lights are turning on (of course...