New Build Advice

So I've been flip-flopping on this topic for a while now, I'm in a position where in the next few months I could either do a completely new pc build (but using my old HDDs/SSDs and graphics card) or buy a new graphics card. Which ever way I go, it will probably be another 6-12 months before the...

Gaming PC for my son. PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fB6BPV CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($264.50 @ shopRBC) Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($144.75 @ Vuugo) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600...

Hi, Hopefully someone can help. I have built my computer back up again after some time stored away. Thinking of building a new computer anyway but want to get this running first. When I turn it on I get a message saying boot device failed insert media and press any key to try again. I done...

Hello, I'm putting together a gaming PC for a relative. The main focus will be value. For now only the PC itself is relevant. I'll take care of monitor and peripherals later. I live in Denmark so US/UK rebates won't carry over. I've made a build you can use as a starting point. Please tell me...

hello , i was looking for some advice about 4k video streaming only . Do i need i need a beefy graphics ? or would something like a 1660 would suffice??. i`m planning on buying 2 4k 35 inch ultra wide monitors

Hi guys,I need an advice for building a pc.I am building it for a neighbor,he doesn't play games,he will use it for surfing,mailing,watching movies...(no heavy loads)but he wants fast pc.I dont know which CPU to choose.I am considering: Ryzen 7 2700X; Ryzen 5 3600; i5 9600KF or Ryzen 5 PRO...

I'm building a new pc for gaming and general usage(multitasking too). The goal is to make a long lasting pc. So I'm not sure about some of the components. Those are components Im considering so far: GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6 CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K, 3.6GHz, 16 MB...

Hi guys! Putting together a system for my nephew. BUDGET: Under $1500 (or under DKK 9,500, since we're in Denmark) USAGE: He creates/edits/records music, which can be quite intense on the RAM due to virtual instruments. He games a bit as well, stuff like League of Legends, Overwatch...

Hello, surprisingly I couldn't find much detail elsewhere on this. I'm going to build a new computer and Minecraft is the only game I play. Does anyone have experience or can tell me what specs I need for maximum settings? Specifically looking for speeds and quantity instead of actual make/model...

So I'll be buying new parts for a brand new computer (whole new system), and I want to do a fresh install of Windows 10. My current PC has W10 installed on a HDD. My new OS drive will be a NVMe SSD in the new system. How do I go about using my current W10 license and using it on my new computer...

Hey all, I have started a new build. I have chosen to go with the Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case. I am wondering it would worth buying some additional front intake fans to help with cooling. Thoughts? If I was to get additional fans I was looking at two Noctua NF-A14 PWM, 4-Pin...

I just recently built this PC a few days ago, these are the components: CPU: I7 9700k not overclocked GPU: 2080 Super Hybrid MOBO: MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC (mATX) RAM: 16GB Corsair DDR4 SSD: 500GB M.2/1 TB SSD (Both Samsung PSU: Corsair 750W Gold Plus Rated The issue I am having is that...

I am buying an intell I7-10700k and i dont know which motherboard to get for it. i know very little about motherboards, any help would be greatly appreciated. It will be primarily for gaming, i will be buying 32gb ddr4 ram, i have an rtx 2080, needs 3-4 usb slots, i use lan, i dont care about...

So I built a new budget computer with a MOBO I bought a few years ago and everything was running fine but my case was old and cramped so I opted to upgrade and get a new heatsink. Got everything installed and everything seems to be working but the red ez bug light is on for CPU and it won't...

Approximate Purchase Date: I'd like to purchase parts this week Budget Range: $700-800(Max) System Usage from Most to Least Important: Adobe photoshop/illustrator as well as programs like blender along with being able to run popular games like Warzone, Valorant, Overwatch etc. Are you buying...

Hi guys, I was wondering to build a gaming rig for playing CSGO. This is what I came up with. Kindly tell/guide me regarding my specs. CPU - i5-9600k Mobo - Z390 MSI Pro GPU - Gtx 2070 Super RAM - 8x2 3400MHZ SSD - 500GB Samsung/Crucial HHD- 2TB Seagate Barr 7200RPM Cooler - Coolermaster...

I'm working on my first build, and it is not posting or beeping. I've been searching different forums for what seems to be the issue, and so far nothing has worked. I've reseated both RAM cards, tried to boot it with only one or the other plugged in, taken out the GPU, reinstalled the CPU...

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mMPNFG New to building PCs and want to get a solid set up. Removing Keyboard and Monitor, my build is around $800. That’s the goal I want to be at. Any suggestions or upgrades I should make for the price range i

Finished building my pc yesterday and after playing games for about a hour I experienced a BSOD. With the error code reading BSOD - Whea Uncorrectable Error caused by Hal.dll I've done some research and can see that majority of the time its faulty hardware ( :/ ) I'm wondering how do I figure...

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to dig my father out of the stone age and build him his first real computer. He's 70 years old, loves listening to loud rock music, and loves playing his favorite game Starcraft 2.. Currently, his computer is able to run SC2 but its very sluggish when bigger battles...

Hello, I've been asked by my father to put together a PC for their coder at work. He uses: Compiling(almost everything under the sun) Multiple VMWare Sometimes SQL Servers for testing 4 Monitors The theme for the build is "as cheap as possible without bottlenecking the CPU". I was sent...

Hey, I upgraded my brother's pc back in 2017 with a bit of a budget build so he could run (mainly) rainbow six siege, these are the parts i installed back then: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Gr3rLD Now he wants to up the graphics and change out his ancient 650ti wich has been in the system...

So I recently swapped out my old i5-7500 for a Ryzen 5 3600x and a new motherboard to match. I know windows 10 is good for recognizing new parts which mine did on first boot, it seems to be working just fine with all the drivers installed. My question is since I've had different parts before...

Hi guys! José here from Portugal! I'm building my first PC for moderate gaming (CS:GO, Battlefield & F12019) and ocasional video streaming for 50" fhd tv. After a couple of days here's what I'm thinking: Kolink ATX Inspire K1 RGB MSI X470 gaming plus max am4 atx 4xd4 2933 sata3 usb 3.1 Corsair...

I recently completed my first build, the hardware assembly went fine, but the software and drivers installation gave me some minor issues, which I solved but now I'm encountering the strangest issue with my MB displaying a VGA error via a white LED located on the MB along with a long beep...

My budget is ~600 USD CPU- Ryzen 5 1600. $85 MOB- ASrock 450b mATX. $70 RAM- Corsair Veng. 2x8GB. $65 SSD- WesternDigital 500gb $65 PSU- 500w. $50 Case- thermaltake versa h15 $50 I want to game at ultra on a 2560x1080p monitor...

I'm trying to decide what graphics card i should buy for my new build ( Second ever. first was like 10 years ago and i followed someone else's part list which i don't what to do again as it was lacking for what i need. ), i checked out a few guide videos, one of the key things i understood was...

My computer is about 6 years old now (originally built for gaming), and I need to update it for 4K video editing. I originally was going to start from scratch, but after seeing some budget builds, I'm wondering if I only need to update a few components. Current Specs CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @...

Hey guys. First time building my own PC. My goal is to play games like Far Cry 5 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at high settings on a 2560x1440 144Hz monitor. Is this build good enough or overkill for that? Any suggestions? I know NVIDIA is supposed to be dropping their new “Ampere” graphics cards...

Put a new build together, everything worked fine for a few days. Today I added a CD drive and a fan. When I plugged power cord back in and flipped power switch on back of the case, my PSU fan started up then immediately stopped and the light on the front case power button lights up and stays on...

Approximate Purchase Date: This week Budget Range: $1500-$1800 But only for the remaining parts to purchase System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, coding, productivity general use and Netflix Streaming Are you buying a monitor: Yes Parts to Upgrade: I need a fully modular PSU...

I posted in a facebook group in which i asked questions about the CPU, watercooling vs air cooling and the SSD and the HDD incompatibility issue that came up. However about the CPU they all told me to get Ryzen instead of intel and directed me to this website. So if you guys could give me some...

Approximate Purchase Date: Within 24 hours. Budget Range: ~3,000 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing web, VR (not sure to what extent) and maybe software development Are you buying a monitor: No Parts to Upgrade: Everything in the PC case and the PC case. Do you need...

Hello all! This is my first build in about 10 years and I am ready to purchase the remaining components. I have the Ryzen 7 3700X in hand and am firm in my choice for the Phanteks P600S. I also only want to air cool. I will probably not be overclocking but I am open to suggestions for memory...

Hey guys I am looking to buy a new pc as my old one is way too slow for the games i want to play(Arma 3, Call of Duty:MW, Star Citizen etc.) I have made a build but I would appreciate some feedback/improvements to make it more balanced or cheaper with similar performance My budget is...

Hi, i will build a high-end PC in a couple of days and i want to see what you guys think of the parts i selected.. are they okay? is something not worth buying? etc.. just to clear things up im a newbie at computer building and stuff so the thing i put into the build are from internet search for...

Hey Guys was just wondering whether this build would work well, with no bottlenecking etc. CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 Motherboard : Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Memory : G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16Gb (2*8gb) DDR4-3600, 16-19-19-39 Storage : M.2 NVME card...

Approximate Purchase Date: This week Budget Range: $1000 - $1500 -( including monitor of higher end price point ) Skill level - I have built machines in the past but nothing too complex. Willing to do the learning if required. System Usage from Most to Least ( Windows 10 ) Graphic design (...

I am about to get all these parts from BF to cyberM: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/r7kRTC So I may swap some parts depending discounts. Questions: Is all of this compatible? Will I need a wireless chip for this mobo? Is there anywhere that I am spending too much money as im trying to work...

I have a ASUS M32CD Series i bought back in 2017. I plan on upgrading the PSU from a 350W to a EVGA 650W & the GPU from a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 to a GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 TI. With my specs listed below is there anything i need upgrade as well? Will everything be compatible with my new...