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  1. M

    Question So im new to building a pc and need help if these parts are compatible

    I'm sorry but I'm new so i don't understand most of this but will the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X be compatible with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ? And if so could someone help me with suggestions of other parts needed 🙏🏾
  2. S

    Build Advice Could I get some opinions on my parts list?

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/fWZc4M My budget is actually 1000 AUD (655 USD, the above list is in AUD just FYI) but I had trouble fitting it in but I'm very much open to getting used and I'm gonna try and get some deals on black Friday/cyber monday. This is gonna be for 1080p gaming at 60...
  3. L

    Build Advice PC Build suggestions ?

    Hello everyone! I wanted to share my build with you because I could use some great suggestions. I would like to mention that I have already purchased the CPU and GPU. Now I need to focus on the other components. I'll list my items below. CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D GPU - ASUS Dual GeForce® RTX...
  4. B

    Question Old Dell optiplex gx280 upgrade

    I am building/fixing my first pc ever and it is a very old dell optiplex gx280. I have relatively good knowledge of pc building from countless hours of videos. I know I need a new psu and thermal paste and maybe some more ram. Does anyone have links to parts that would fit into the system...
  5. H

    Question Questions on RAM and AIO

    Hi Tom's I am planning to upgrade my PC this coming May. The parts as follows: Case: Lian Li o11 dynamic MB: Asus rog strix z790-a gaming DDR 5 CPU: i7 13700k GPU: 3070Ti RAM: g.skill trident z5 ddr5-5600, non RGB AIO: arctic liquid freezer ii 360mm My questions as follows: 1) This is my...
  6. T

    Build Advice Reliable moderate gaming build recommendations

    Hi, I would appreciate any recommendations for a new PC build! Budget (including currency): 1700 USD Country: USA Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 1440p gaming at 165hz, Apex Legends, Hunt: Showdown, Minecraft w/ Ray Tracing, code compilation in VS Code, multi-tasking with...
  7. F

    Question Parts List Opinion For New PC Build Please

    Finalizing my part list to buy during black Friday (Already have a few of the parts I found on sale, but should be within return window). Would love some feedback/advice on this. Anything worth upgrading? Mostly work on this PC (3 monitors, multiple browser windows/tabs always open, photo...
  8. S

    Question What should be my focus to upgrade first? For gaming.

    Just wanting opinions on what to upgrade first to get more fps. I game and play just about everything. With warzone taking up most of that. As of now I can squeeze about 65 fps on high settings. Would like to push that as high as possible without really breaking the bank. Any input would help...
  9. TheSAYAIN9000

    [SOLVED] Help with compatibility on the parts I chose for my custom pc and If should swap anything out with better/cheaper parts?

    Thank you for your time and input in advance! I am new to PC gaming and want to build my first PC using the rtx 3060 ti. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kc39W4
  10. BBoy3617

    [SOLVED] Totally new to PC building, and Building a Pc for the first time, looking for suggestions

    So I'm building a PC for the first time and I'm looking for some suggestions. I'm planning on using it for gaming, have a budget of around 1k. Ik this isn't much more PCs nowadays, but I'm trying to see what I can get with this budget that can still run games at decent settings. So far I'm...
  11. Dea54

    [SOLVED] Build

    I’m looking to build an alright pc for about $600, does anyone else know what I should do to begin?
  12. R

    [SOLVED] Parts for quiet PC

    I want to build a PC that will be silent when not gaming. Looking for recommendations on case, CPU cooling, PSU. Should I get custom fans for the case? Budget: unlimited
  13. J

    [SOLVED] Building first PC - are these parts good?

    Hello, I am building my first pc and have put together a list of parts on pcpartpicker: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ngrQbh I am wondering if those parts are good together and if there is anything that could be changed? I will be using the build for gaming, programming for uni, and also...
  14. JunkSniperJoe

    [SOLVED] Parts List for Gaming PC/Workstation

    I've been working on this pc for a while now, slowly getting parts as time and money allowed. Most of the import parts (CPU, GPU, etc) have already been purchased; however, before I open anything up, I'd like to get some feed back. The primary purpose of this build is 4k gaming, but I may do...
  15. ItsSynX

    [SOLVED] Help/Thoughts to Upgrade PC

    Hi I would like to know your responses on a great budget on upgrading a PC. I want to play Rust on good FPS 70+ or any other games to play at an average FPS Rate not stuck with 40-45 FPS with low settings and having the system to have great response and quality. So far in this list that I own...
  16. BeyondUtopia

    [SOLVED] Upgrade help.

    Hello. It's about time I upgrade my pc since it's been showing its age for well over a year now, and with the help of a friend I've come down with these components. I know how to build my pc and all, but the question is, do you guys sugest something else, without exceeding my budget of ~600 €...
  17. S

    Question Feedback for SFF Gaming PC

    Hello, My friend has been using a windows boot drive to play games with us on his Mac Book Pro. But has issues with it not charging properly when in Windows mode. I am putting together a parts list for him and looking for some feedback. Currently I am struggling to find a GPU and its prices. As...
  18. C

    [SOLVED] Would this build work, and if not, why not?

    Hi, in accordance to the title, would this build work, and would there be severe bottlenecking? Thanks CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X CPU cooler: Stock GPU: RX 6800 / RTX 3070 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M DS3H RAM: Corsair 2x8GB 3200MHz Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB + WD 750gb HDD PSU: EVGA 650w...
  19. DukePaints

    Question PC Upgrade Help

    Hello, looking to upgrade some parts of my PC before the release of Cyberpunk. I wasnt looking for a complete build replacement but if needed I can save. Current Specs: GPU: 2060 Super 8gb CPU: Intel Core i7 7700k RAM: 16gb DDR4 Mobo: unsure but I know it cant go higher then the i7, so that...
  20. vlad_o

    Question Help me find the Best PSU for what parts I already have!

    Hello, Trying to find a good PSU for the parts I already have: Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 16GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Dual Channel Kit ASRock B450 PRO4 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz I am searching for a fair price as well, not extremely expensive. Thank you in advance, Vlad
  21. D

    [SOLVED] PC Parts Compatibility

    Hello, i am planing to buy in a few days PC parts for a new Gaming PC. So i want to ask if there will be any compatibility problems or something that needs to be changed. I live in Germany so the prices may be different betwen my location and yours. I am buying the Parts from Cyberport.de Parts...
  22. BunnyK

    [SOLVED] Home Theatre PC spec help

    So I'm thinking of building a HTPC, that will mainly be used for netflix, maybe some occasional gaming, i dont expect anything over 200 fps, something that gets me 90 fps consistently would be great if possible (havent decided whether to get a 1080p or 4k tv, will most likely get 1080p) My...
  23. 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...
  24. JustSpod

    [SOLVED] Can I safely reuse potentially damaged parts?

    My computer went through an unfortunate incident where I had a printer connected to a usb port on the motherboard, and when I went to plug the printer into a wall outlet, a spark came between the printer plug and the outlet. This killed the printer and left my computer in a state where it would...
  25. KoltM3

    [SOLVED] Looking for opinions on parts list? For design/CAD work. (Canada)

    https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Cj3LRk Hey guys so this is the parts I'm currently looking into. Originally got everything priced out but was on the American site so that was a little disappointing. My main use would be design and CAD work while also being able to play games. I've done research...
  26. louishy25

    [SOLVED] About to make a new pc

    Parts: CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 GPU: MSI GTX 1050ti Storage: 1TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD Case: Carbide Corsair 88r MOBO: MSI B450M PRO-M2 MAX RAM: HyperX Fury 2x4 GB PSU: Aerocool Integrator 600W OS: Windows 10 Home As a first-time builder I wanted to ask if there are any components I should swap out...
  27. F

    [SOLVED] Need help with my First Gaming Build

    So i am going to buy my first gaming PC but i don't know what parts to get and need your help. My budget is 1300 for the PC itself. I plan to game in 1440p and 1080p high- ultra settings. I will have 2 monitors so u know what kind of power you'll need from gpu (monitors will be 144hz and 27inc)...
  28. C

    Question Could someone please check this first timer's list?

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bJtVTC This is my very first PC build and I am hoping to play 1060 at 60 fps and my budget is $950, also the power supply cost $50 for some reason it is not showing up. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
  29. ze3bruh

    [SOLVED] What components should I look to upgrading to?

    My knowledge of computers is definitely below average. So basically I've had this computer for not very long but I bought it second-hand and it's a pretty decent computer but definitely doesn't reach my standards. I want to be able to play close to nearly every game with no problem, I don't...
  30. B

    [SOLVED] How good is this PC for a $1k budget?

    Good morning, I have a parts list on PCPartPicker that satisfies a $1000 budget. Here's the link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZPJ7gJ Is this a good value for the money? I am looking to play GTA V, Fallout 4, TF2, Civilization V and Beyond Earth: Rising Tide, and other games of similar...
  31. E

    [SOLVED] Looking to upgrade my RIG (opinions/ recommendations needed)

    I have a rig that consists of: asus z370 i5 8600k rtx 2070 vs650 psu stock fans tecware nexus white case I'm looking to make my PC look cleaner by putting in a fully modular PSU to use custom cables etc. and possibly a new mobo to make it look nicer all together as its fairly plane at the...
  32. J

    [SOLVED] Any tips on system I'm building?

    I'm in the middle of buying the parts for my new pc, and I wanted a little help to make sure I didn't made a mistake picking any of the parts. The parts are: Gigabyte B450 I Aorus Pro Wifi (Already bought it) R5 2600X 1x 16gb 2666MHz Adata XPG Flame (I'm getting a second one a bit after...
  33. Syous13

    Question EVGA 450BT

    Hey guys, so I’m debating getting a new EVGA 450BT for my wife’s rig, she’s rocking a ryzen 5 1400, 8gb dual channel, a 128gb SSD and a XFX 7870 Ghost (for now, might upgrade to something like a 970 seeing as she doesn’t game that much.) Would the PSU vê enough? It’s 450w Bronze certified but I...
  34. C

    [SOLVED] Feedback on new PC Build

    Dear Community, As the title suggest, I am seeking feedback on this new build: 2019 PC Build. This will be my third "iteration"/"build" since I first got into building PC's myself. I am looking for feedback specifically on the following areas: What would you do different and why? Is it worth...
  35. msprandomacc

    [SOLVED] Will everything work together?

    I'm building a pc for myself the first time. I have checked part compatibility on pcpartpicker.com, but I'm not sure as some of the parts (case for exc.) cannot be found on those lists, so I wanted to come here and check if they all will work together. I have personally checked on top of...
  36. K

    [SOLVED] Will they work together?

    View: http://imgur.com/gallery/3iL8Afm The parts are in the link +1050ti I would like some suggestions for case and some fans I got 5 old fans but idk if they can cool the cpu help
  37. J

    [SOLVED] What is a good pc build for heavily modding that’s around 800$

    I am building my very first pc and I want to be able to heavily mod and have a ENB for games like Fallout new Vegas. Does anybody know a good computer build that is around 800$-900$?
  38. T

    [SOLVED] New build advice

    Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Soonish but can wait until big sale day (eg boxing day or whatever) Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping 2000Cad After shipping/rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing...
  39. Chrisxtian

    [SOLVED] Advise on which to upgrade first, monitor or GPU ?

    Hello everyone! I'm planning to update my PC in probably in a few months. My current specs are.. CPU: INTEL i5-6500 GPU: NVIDIA MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6gb RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance 4x4gb 2133 Motherboard: Asus H170 Pro Gaming Primary Drive: HDD 1TB Western Digital Blue Caviar Secondary Drive...
  40. G

    Question PC freezes, GPU to blame?

    edit new build getting bsod clock watchdog timeout. New freezes potentially unrelated to last build. Hi all, I've been having a consistent issue with my pc where it freezes during Windows updates. I thought it must be processor or even motherboard so they have both been replaced, ram too...