newb build

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    Question Thoughts on this complete newbie build?

    Hello, it's time to replace my failing laptop that has served me well for many years, and I'd like to dive into the world of building a custom PC. I'm a complete newbie to any of this and was tempted to go pre-built, but suspect it's more affordable and future-proof to build something myself...
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    Build Advice Help with input to improve build

    Hi all, I have the following build and was wondering what if any little improvements can be done MB: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P CPU: AMD FX4300 quad core (3.8gh?) RAM: 16gb DDR3 GSkill Ares Series 2400 GPU: XFS AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4gb Windows 10, 64bit Not sure the power supply Hard wired in It...
  3. setter43

    [SOLVED] I'm a newb and don't understand Graphics Cards!!!

    Hello there, I have some basic PC knowledge from a previous build. But when it comes down to GPU's I often find I mistakenly overlook factors/performance here and there. My current build was a few new pieces and parts salvaged from my previous tower. Here is my Current Build more or less...
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    [SOLVED] help a noob with a new build

    Hey gang, Ive been looking to build my first PC and I think the time has finally come. I’d like to get some opinions on my proposed set up: MotherBoard: ASUS ROG strix B450-F AM4 CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X GPU: geforce RTX 3070 RAM: G.Skill ripjaws v 32g (2x16) SSD: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro Case...
  5. Aaephix

    [SOLVED] Issue with Video or Graphics Card

    First time poster and first time PC builder here! So, after many frustrating days of playing with wires and things, I can’t seem to get my monitor to show anything but a black screen, yet the red power light flashes every few seconds. I’m not sure if I plugged something in wrong, the graphics...
  6. setter43

    [SOLVED] Would this case be suited to my build? (Fractal)

    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...
  7. Fitztas

    Question Newly built PC won't go long without crashing.

    Greetings, This is my first post so apologies for any lack of convention. I recently put a PC together thanks to my friends. I got a tower with the mobo, PSU, Ram, and CPU installed by my friend some time ago and a GPU from another friend and I bought an SSD myself. I got windows and upon...
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    Is my build okay?

    Hi all, A friend of mine recommended this list below as my new gaming desktop setup : i5 4440 Asus Motherboard B85M-G 80 Plus Gold PSU CM V650S HyperX Ram Fury 8GB NZXT Phantom 410 Casing Also I will be using my old R9 280X Toxic, HDD and SSD. Is it a good build? Anyone wanna recommend...