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  1. xerxesaria

    [SOLVED] 3200 or 3600 MHz Ram

    I am building a new gaming PC with the following stats: - i5-10600 (no K- Don't want to overclock) Gigabyte Z490 aorus elite ac RTX 2060 super or 2070 super (not decided yet) 2 SSDs (not decided on the type yet) I am down to choose a decent RAM matching the set up. I have set my mind at...
  2. G

    [SOLVED] Building my first pc

    Build I came up with. I’m very new to this computer stuff. I want a computer that can run games at high to ultra with a solid FPS and run on a nice monitor in 1080p. I’m not trying to spend more than $1000. If you know a better build let me know or any suggestions please let me know. Very new to...
  3. FormingBadger53

    Question Want to upgrade my GPU Radeon RX 560 4gb

    Im trying to upgrade my gpu but im pretty new. Can someone help me out. I have a bunch of questions . Do i need to upgrade something else or only the gpu? PC SPECS: Graphics Chipset Gigabyte Radeon RX560 OC 4G/DDR5/128B, GV-RX560OC-4D CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics 4 Cores RAM...
  4. W

    [SOLVED] Help:CPU i7-7700k Upgrade

    I am looking to upgrade my i7-7700k Cpu to a i9-9900k. My question because I still am very new to PC upgrading is can I keep my motherboard and just upgrade the CPU. My motherboard is a LENOVO 36C9. I can not find any information of this when i try searching the product on google. Making this...
  5. N

    Question Purchasing a new laptop

    Hi all, Am on the lookout for a brand new laptop. Need a build which can smoothly run Autocad, Photoshop and Illustrator. I also use a software called Global Mapper is something I use as well, for making grids, geographic data conversion, plotting coordinates on Google Earth etc. I am from...
  6. T

    [SOLVED] Fixing My Bad Build

    This PC has already been built. Someone else built it for me and it has many bad components and I want to start fixing it. I want to start my replacing the PSU as many people have stated it isn't name brand and could be unreliable. I am looking to buy the Corsair RM 650x but dont know if thats...
  7. truckerlenny1990

    [SOLVED] new build let me know what you think

    ok all im planning on a new build slowly in the coming months. heres what i have so far picked out let me know what ya think. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/7dd8Nq i will be putting in more noctua fans than in the list there will be 4 140mm noctua fans and 4 120mm noctua fans. it says ill be...
  8. FreeTacos

    [SOLVED] New to pc gaming, Which pc to buy?

    I've got a question so I was thinking of buying a better pc as mine is Garbage so would it be better to get a ryzen 3200g 16gb ram 550 watt power supply or a pre built ryzen 5 3400g? I don't have the biggest budget and don't know which one? Anyone can help me
  9. S

    [SOLVED] will this cause condensation?

    i have an intake fan on the back of my pc right next to an ac vent, will the inflow of cold air help cool or cause condensation?
  10. C

    [SOLVED] New PC black screen

    Hello! i have a question. Yesterday I got a component pc that I bought. Today i put it together and everything goes perfectly, except that he doesn't give a video. Maybe someone can help me. When starting it beeps one time. The coolers all work perfectly and light turns on. There wouldn't seem...
  11. I

    [SOLVED] New to Pc building. Have questions on performance

    MotherBoardRog Strix b360 g Cpu i5- 8400 2.8ghz Gpu rx 480 8gb 16gb ddr4 ram 500gb ssd Windows 10 Psu 750w I'm completely new to pc building and just picked up an old pc from a friend and i was wondering what could be causing the poor performance. Any game i try running comes out very choppy...
  12. R

    [SOLVED] Slow boot on m.2 NVMe

    Good morning guys, having a weird issue with my initial boot, i have quite a high end PC (ill list specs below) and i recently used the Samsung Migration tool to migrate my OS drive (basically just my OS and a few programs) over to from a Kingston SSD to a Samsung 970 EVO. Ever since this...
  13. Caramel19995

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 3600 running very hot

    I've bought a ryzen 3600 with the stock cooler paired with a ROG Strix b450-f motherboard. After using it I noticed the temps going high on idle 50-60. And when I'm browsing the temps spike up spontaneous from 50c to 70-80c. I've used Cinebench R20 and Prime95 going 95c under full load. I...
  14. cameron13x

    [SOLVED] I bought a new monitor and it won’t connect to my PC.

    Hi, I hope that you’re doing well. So yesterday, I bought an LG UHD Monitor (https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-32UK50T-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor) to replace my old AOC (21”?) 1080p monitor. The old monitor was connected via HDMI, and the new one is running via DisplayPort. I unplugged the old one...
  15. Abdullah Shakeel

    [SOLVED] Everything stopped workimg

    I was just downloading Valorant, a new game, and it asked for a restart for installation to continue. After restart, my gpu stopped working (Windows has stopped the device because it reported problems Error code 43) A few hours later i also found out that (in device manager) my monitor wasn't...
  16. N

    [SOLVED] New Build

    Hey everyone, So the time has come to build a new setup. I don’t use it for heavy gaming, Im into photography, so would need it to run photoshop etc. Below are the parts I’ve listed, if you can make this better/cheaper I would be grateful. PCPartPicker Part List...
  17. UserTom

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my current build

    Hello guys, It's been a while since I bought my computer and the only component that I changed over the years is the GPU and I want to upgrade to a more powerful and more suitable PC for my graphics card and my gaming needs. Over the years, parts has changed and I lost track of what's...
  18. milleniumxxx

    Question new build need help and advices

    hey guys in june iam about to switch to pc and its my first time to build one with a 3600 + 1660 super for only 1080p60fps pure gaming. my question is it a good choice to build it at that moment ? iam scared to build it and just in septembre when new amd stuff comme's out i'll have to rebuy...
  19. dfrantik

    [SOLVED] No video output on boot from new PC build

    I have just put together my build outside the case, when I booted up the first time no splash screen or video output of any kind will show on my monitor. I have the DVI cable from my motherboard to my monitor and it doesn't detect anything when I turn it on. the fans do start to turn for the...
  20. T

    [SOLVED] 3 months old PC getting BSOD.

    First of all, thanks to whoever takes their time to try to help. I appreciate it. I bought a new PC very recently (roughly 3-4 months) with these specs: Windows 10 Home (upgraded to Pro) [Build 18363] Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 D (installed the latest firmware/driver) Processor: Intel...
  21. R

    [SOLVED] Where to upgrade PC next ??

    Hi all, With spending so much time around the house I’ve wanted to boost my PC performance that little bit more as I’m starting to notice some lagging in general day to day performance and tasks. I mainly use my rig for work and productivity based workloads, however game occasionally (at least...
  22. S

    [SOLVED] Is 5ms INPUT LAG good?

    I am looking at a new monitor and from my research, it has 5ms input lag. I am not talking about response time. The response time on this monitor is 1ms. Is 5ms input lag good?
  23. K

    [SOLVED] CPU 5 Beeps Wont display

    Relatively beginner into this PC world and building a PC and i cant get mine to work. Ive read the other threads with the similar issue but nothing is working. My Build: Ryzen 5 3600 Asrock b450M Pro 4 (has ryzen 3000 ready sticker on it) Gtx 1660 Corsair CX650 M G. Skill Ripjaws...
  24. G

    Question New CPU

    So i purchased a ryzen 3700x today as an upgrade to my ryzen 2600. I installed said cpu and my aio fans would not spin and also i was having no signal for my monitor. So i reinstalled my ryzen 2600 and everything worked as it should again. im confused on what the issue is. I know all my...
  25. F

    [SOLVED] PC under 40K (India)

    Approximate Purchase Date: within 4-5 days Budget Range: 40K INR System Usage from Most to Least Important: Netflix and chill, Gaming, Light work Are you buying a monitor: Yes Do you need to buy OS: No Preferred Website(s) for Parts: e.g.: Amazon.in, Flipkart.com (Any website that delivers in...
  26. kinggaming60

    [SOLVED] New Keyboard choices.

    Hope you're all doing well during these very difficult times and staying safe with your families. So I've had my Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire for about 3 years now and I absolutely love the keyboard, I love all the features it has, I don't feel I can make a fair assesment on the switches because...
  27. Moplop

    Question Newly built PC in a bootloop after switching RAM slots.

    (SPECS): 1660 GTX Super Ryzen 3600 ASRock B450 Pro4 16GB Ballistix memory Hi, My friend recently bought a new PC by parts and got them assembled by a professional service. He connected the PC to the monitor with a HDMI cable, it booted fine but there was no display at all on the monitor. I...
  28. S

    [SOLVED] Cant find the correct socket on the motherboard

    Hi guys, In the middle of building my pc and I'm connecting various cables from the case to the motherboard. I'm pretty new to this stuff so have been getting a bit confused, but for the most part ok. However, I can't figure out where the small cables that are in a bunch connect on the...
  29. M

    Question Looking for a new CPU and motherboard

    Hello there ! In the last couple of days, I've been thinking that I should update my CPU, especially to play a game called Tera, that I can't manage to run smooth with my actual config. ( seems like it needs a lot of CPU ressources ). I also want to replace my motherboard, since it's a quite old...
  30. T

    [SOLVED] What test you perform to check new builds components?

    I'm waiting for my new MB, GPU, CPU, PSU, memory from Amazon.es, At this moment all components arrive in different shipments, PSU, GPU out stock until June, so I was thinking that I won't be able to test my pieces within 30 days from receipt. This has made me think about what tests are...
  31. K

    [SOLVED] Brand New PC Fortnite using 90%+ CPU

    Got a brand new HP Pavilion Laptop with i5-9300 quad core @ 2.40 ghz, 16gb ram, nvidia 1650 gpu, 512 ssd. After playing fornite for a bit i noticed it started to use over 90% of the available cpu usage and it caused the game to start lagging really often. Any suggestions?
  32. W

    [SOLVED] Which RAM should I buy according to my specifications

    Hi, I recently wanted to buy a new RAM. The following are my specs: CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor MEMORY: KHX16C9T3K2/8X 8GB (4GB 512M x 64-Bit x 2 pcs.) DDR3-1600 CL9 240-Pin DIMM 1600 MHz (2 x 4GB) - Desktop...
  33. R

    [SOLVED] Upgrading the old lady - looking for recommendations

    Hey all, Well it's time to get into upgrading the machine, had her a long time but gaming and processing speeds are starting to wear. I'm no where near VR ready I feel and modern gaming is taking a bit of a struggle. I'm looking to get this machine future proof and VR Ready and I really want to...
  34. V

    [SOLVED] What PSU to buy?

    Hello people. So yesterday my friend bought a used PC. It's i3 4160, 8GB of ram and 2 x 500 GB hdd. He was hoping that he could install a used r9 270 so he ordered it. Then we realized that psu (BlueBerry PSB560, pictures below) in system probably wouldn't run those specs very well since it has...
  35. A

    Question Bought some parts to build a PC, system boots up but bios doesn't load

    Hello everyone, As the title says I had a computer for more than 13 years and it had various problems, so I decided to just build a new one with the limited budget I had. here are the specs: CPU INTEL CORE I3-9100F VGA ASROCK RX570 8GB PATRIOT SIGNATURE LINE PREMIUM 1x8GB 2400 MHZ RAM HDD WD 1TB...
  36. B

    [SOLVED] My computer freezes after 5-10 min when i install new RAM

    Hi, so i recently wanted to upgrade my stationary computer from 8 gb DDR4-2400 mhz corsair Vengeance LPX with an identical copy to a total of 16 gb of RAM. However whenever i install the new RAM my computer will recognize the two sticks and boot correctly, however after 5-10 minutes of running...
  37. L

    [SOLVED] Should I upgrade my current NVIDIA GTX 1080?

    Dear Community! I currently have this graphics card in my PC: - VGA Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC I bought it almost 2 years ago and I am wondering if it's time to upgrade to any newer graphics cards? I saw that the RTX series came out and it caught my attention but I do not...
  38. S

    [SOLVED] i dont think my pc has its ssd activated.

    so i just bought a brand new pc for my brother from best buy its a cyberpower pc. its a ryzden 3700x with 2070 super and 2tbhhd and like 250gb ssd. so it has both, as u can tell from me buying a prebuild im pretty ignorant when it comes to pc but i do know a thing or 2 . so as soon as we get...
  39. R

    [SOLVED] CORSAIR Carbide Series SPEC-DELTA RGB Control?

    Hello Guys, Thinking of purchasing this case for as on a bit of a budget, however i am unsure how the RGB fans work due to there being no controller and the Corsair website specifying that the RGB can be controlled by software on Mobos by MSI, ASUS and Gigabyte. Unfortunately, i have an ASRock...
  40. K

    Question Gaming pc build - hypothetical, workable?

    Ok guys, put together a build here for a gaming pc im hoping to put together later this year. What do we reckon? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gWNgZf any suggestions as to changes in components, unnecessary additions ive added and not noticed, any help at all would be greatly appreciated!