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    Question Help regarding gaming pc build from scratch

    So I want to build my friend a gaming pc meant for a smooth 1080p max settings experience ,we've come to choose these components and I'm looking to check if they are compatible for each other , I think they are but I really want to make sure . And I am also going to help him build it from...
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    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...
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    Question Are these rams good?

    https://computecheg.com/en/product/xpg-gammix-d20-desktop-memory-16gb-2x8gb-ddr4-3200mhz-cl16-20-20-udimm-black/ I am so sorry this may sound utterly stupid but I am not good with pc building but I just find this good price for me(cheap) so are cheap rams good or do they have any kind of hidden...
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    [SOLVED] Out of the loop on the current market of CPUs. What CPU should I go with for gaming?

    Hi everyone, I am currently running an 8700k paired with an RTX 3080. With the launch of 12th gen intel chips I have been looking at upgrading my PC. My current issue is I am so out of the loop on what the current market is like for CPUs. I have been looking at the 12700k as the chip that I...
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    [SOLVED] Reasons why my PC makes noise?

    So, my PC makes a considerable amount of noise and I can think of a few reasons why, but since I’m still a rookie to all the PC building stuff, I would like to ask for help from more experienced people. 1. The PC case I have right now is the Aerocool Cylon RGB Mid Tower, and I’ve heard the...
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    [SOLVED] whats the best way to build pc

    Hi, building a gaming pc is always one of my dream , but my parents couldn't afford one , so i decided to build one myself after i get a job, My total budget was around 80k(inr).i got a job few months before but unfortunately due to this GPU PANDEMIC all gpu prices went overboard and made a huge...
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    [SOLVED] First PC - are these components fine for a low end pc?

    Hey, I have never built a pc before and am very new to this, I want to build a low end budget gaming pc for less than £400 (roughly less than $550), I don't care about playing AAA games in the slightest, I do however want a fairly capable cpu to perform tasks such as video editing and be able to...
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    [SOLVED] Changing Memory and questions related

    Hi again, I have built a pc with these components: MOTHERBOARD: B450 TOMAHAWK MAX MEMORY: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB x 2 (cmk16GX4M2B3200C16) CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 GPU: AMD Radeon 5600 xt PSU: TX6550M (80+ gold) You suggested memory and motherboard were incompatible, as not written in the...
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    [SOLVED] What's a good (used) parts for esports title?

    I am looking to build a PC for my little brother that'll be good for esports titles that can reach 200+ fps. The games he plays are; DOTA2, LoL, CS:GO, Valorant, Crossfire. I'm looking for recommendation on CPU, MoBo, RAM-- even if they're used/2nd hand. Parts I already have: 144Hz VA monitor...