pc build advice

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  1. OwlBear2233

    Question First PC build

    Hello people. This is my first PC build ever and I was wondering if you can share your knowledge with me. Are there any issues with the components I chose for the PC? CPU: AMD Ryzen 5500 GPU: AMD Raden RX 6600 or any other version of this GPU such as Swift Motherboard: Asus B550M-A/CSM...
  2. sereinspirit

    Question Why isn't my PC running smoothly? What can I do to upgrade? [Complete Beginner]

    Hi guys, this is more of a general help post but i wasn't sure where to put it. I have a PC that someone built for me last year. I know hardly anything about tech. I was excited but i was soon to find out that it does not smoothly run ANY games or software. It isn't strong enough to run Windows...
  3. Jonathon989

    Build Advice Pc build for about 1500 euros

    Hey Guys, I want to build a PC that can play CK 3, Starcraft II and Jedi Survivor(in good performance) I am new to all things considered PC-Oriented and i wanted to ask if someone could help me find a build for about 1500 Euros (I live in Germany). I tried to learn about Pc's before but i...
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    Question New server/workstation build - asking for suggestions on swaps and strategy

    Hello - new poster but have completed two past builds. Need strategy and trend suggestions. I do not need high end processor or GPU as this system will run 3-4 servers, works as my desktop/workstation and primary gaming rig BUT I don't play any new or high end games. The idea behind this...
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    Build Advice Need help picking the right case for my build.

    Hey guys, I'm in the process of planning a new build and I'm struggling with finding some information about cases. I'm hoping to pick something small in size, but not so small that it becomes impractical to build and/or keep properly cooled. I've narrowed my choices to either Fractal Meshify 2...
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    Question Help building PC from scratch for youtube gaming channel

    Hello guys and thank you for the work / free advice you guys provide to us, I have a big favor to ask. I want to start a youtube gaming channel for my living / livelihood and I have a budget of $1000 to build a desktop PC . I don't know anything about gaming PCs but I heard its better when you...
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    Build Advice Wanting to Ensure Optimization for Targeted Tasks

    Pcpartpicker List: PC Parts So I'm building a new gaming/Light workstation build and am curious of opinions on optimization and performance requirements. My target is as follows: 1) 1440p gaming at ideally 144hz but at least 60+ fps on high to max settings. (Raytracing would be nice but not...
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    [SOLVED] Looking for new PC build ( Gaming + little bit streaming )

    I am looking for PC build ( high level gaming + little bit streaming ) which can handle both smoothly... Only Intel processor, motherboard should be ( intel or gigabyte ), Graphic card should be ( Nvidia )... My total budget will be ₹.50,000 or ₹.55,000. And also looking for better monitor...
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    [SOLVED] PC Build compatibility with MB

    MB=N68-GS4 FX CPU=FX-8350 OR (FX-8370E) GPU=RX 580 4GB 256 BIT RAM=2X8 DDR3 this site says that it is a compatible with my mb http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-ASRock/N68-GS4_FX.html PLEASE HELPP MEEE
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    [SOLVED] First Build Ever: Minimum for Modded Fallout 4 / Skyrim

    I'm looking to build a PC after falling in love with the very limited mods on console for Fallout 4 and Skyrim. I have no experience with hardware though, and am worried about overspending. I want to be able to mod Fallout 4 or Skyrim with a large number of new content type mods. Mods that...
  11. Magnus_Vale

    [SOLVED] Im Upgrading My PC

    hey im trying to upgrade my pc it's specs is AMD A4-3400 6gb ram im trying to upgrade it into Athlon II X2 270 8gb ram ddr3 RX 550 4gb True Rated 500w Power Supply Is It Good Thou Cause Anthlon IIX2 270 here Cost roughly 12$ And The Cost Of RX 550 4gb is 52$ So Is It Worth It To Upgrade it? im...
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    [SOLVED] Components for a beginner, upgradable streaming/gaming custom build?

    Hello! I'm hoping this is the right place for this. I'm looking into building my first custom gaming/streaming pc. Although I do not want to stream professionally/full time, it would be fantastic to stream and not drop to 30-40 FPS while I'm playing. The current laptop I use runs anywhere...
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    Question New motherboard/CPU no bootable device in bios

    My previous motherboard crashed, and I recently purchased a new one along with a new CPU. I installed a new hardware and attempted to boot up my PC but in the bios of the new motherboard it says there are no bootable devices. As far as I can tell there are no issues with any of the hard drives I...
  14. corndog1836

    [SOLVED] What do you think of my proposed new build?

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4zFqzY Check out this new build. Keeping all other parts in rig. SEE RIG BELOW... CM HAF X case. 240mm side fan, 200mm front fan and 140mm front fan and rgb red and intake fans. custom loop 480mm and 360mm rads with external 480 in push pull ----8 fans...
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    VGA Power won't go in the whole way

    I bought a new GTX 1070 from MSI and it seems my power connector won't go in the whole way. I'm pushing pretty hard and I'm scared to push anymore... What should I do? https://imgur.com/a/fVsYk
  16. MnMWizard

    Which 29 inch ultrawide

    Which of these ultra wide monitors has more features? I honestly can't tell the difference: http://www.amazon.com/LG-29EA73-P-Class-UltraWide-Monitor/dp/B00EOMMHW4/ http://www.amazon.com/LG-29UM58-P-29IN-UltraWide-21/dp/B01B67KAQ4/ Thanks
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    Give me the green light to start buying!!

    Okay so this is what I have got http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Entrt4inment/saved/wkvqqs I'll be using this build for playing games liek BF4 on ultra and recording videos of games like BF4 at ultra. I will also use it to livestream games liek BF4 but not nescassarilly at ultra but if it can...