pre build

Forum discussion tagged with pre build.
  1. L

    Question Downgraded from a 5 5600G to a 1 700x now pc won't boot

    I changed the cpu in the HP Victus 15L prebuild to a ryzen 1 700x and now the pc wont boot. All fans start spinning when powering the pc including the gpu. So far i have tried to, Reset CMOS, switched RAM places and tried booting with only one ram stick, checked all connections and unplugged and...
  2. Ferimer

    Question Buying a Pre-Built Pc

    Hi everyone. I am helping out a friend get into the PC Gaming life. I have been doing some searching and its boggling my brain on how to narrow my searches down. l am looking at building the best bang for the buck style but also having a great GPU. I know the 4060 ti has two options of either...
  3. E

    Question New Pre-built PC, turns on but no display or keyboard lighting up

    I just received my New/Refurbished gaming PC from Xidax, I try to turn it on but my display isnt working. I was able to finally get the desktop to appear, but it had staggered white lines going through it. Now I cant get it to do even that. I've reseated my RAM and my Graphics Card, which is...
  4. L

    Question Hello, i am looking to purchase my first Gaming pc or i should say my first PC in general.

    Windows 11 Pro Intel® Core™ i5-13400 (up to 4.6 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 20 MB L3 cache, 10 cores, 16 threads) Ceramic white 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 4 GB) 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD No HDD NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated), Display Connectors: HDMI*1, DP*3...
  5. K

    Question What is this strange high frequency vibration noise coming from my pc?

    Hi all, I recently got a pre built gaming pc from Cyberpower UK. The pc is performing fantastic and I'm happy with the performance. However, I have a really irritating problem with a weird sort of high frequency noise coming from in the case somewhere. It's really hard to pint point exactly...
  6. 0Ware

    Question I can't find my bottleneck

    3060 not using full usage low gpu usage for no reason I have a RTX 3060 for my gpu i5 11400f for my cpu 16gb 2X8 3200mhz CL22 XMP enabled ram 500W PSU I do not reach the limit of the PSU at all n50-620 motherboard Most games at the highest settings use 99% usage but when I lower settings...
  7. PEnns

    Question If you'd buy a pre-built...

    Which (US based) company would you choose?? (And please don't suggest or even mention Dell!!) There was a time when I'd build it myself, but my current health is a big issue right now. It is quite possible the PC would outlive me. Requirements: Budget: $1500 Only a $500 GB C drive would be...
  8. S

    Question Looking to buy a prebuilt 4090 w/ 13900k

    Hello, I'm looking to purchase the below pre-built PC, and am looking for advice on whether any of the components are worth upgrading from the list, such as RAM etc...
  9. C

    Question My computer case is open?

    Okay, so I was kinda messing around on my pc ( rather dumb idea but whatever) which is prebuilt and I accidentally turned the chassis intrusion thing on and now I can’t access my computer due to American Megatrends saying my case is open?? I’m not a very technical person ( which i why i bought...
  10. CageyB123

    [SOLVED] Is my CPU hurt? iBuyPower built my PC wrong

    Partial question partial vent! I ordered a PC from iBuyPower about 2 years ago. PC ran fine as far as I could tell (somewhat of a hardware noob) until about a week ago I heard a noise from what sounded like the AIO. I downloaded HWinfo, speed fan, NZXT, and a couple other monitoring programs and...
  11. Thyalex

    [SOLVED] Helping a friend upgrade his PC but are we missing a Backplate ?

    Helping a friend upgrade his Pc but we are stuck on installing the AIO because the old cooler came in with a different backplate. And all the AMD installations we watch have an AM4 backplate. It is the foundation PC from nzxt https://nzxt.com/product/foundation-pc-h510-edition The back plate...
  12. C

    Question Can a bad PSU give out random black screens?

    My brother (age 13 rn) bought over a year ago a pre-built from his savings. Back then, I advised him to change the PSU but he ofc didn't listen to me. Yesterday he complained about a random freeze while he was gaming and then a few seconds later a black screen appeared. The PC was still running...
  13. D

    [SOLVED] New PC Overheating?

    Hi! I recently bought this PC: Link I have been keeping an eye on the temps and the CPU seems to be running hot but I am not firmiliar with PC temps so any advice whether the CPU is overheating would be of great use! I have been playing a few games to test it and these are the results: (Temps...
  14. D

    [SOLVED] Either prebuilt good?

    I've been needing to up grade my pc for a long time (current have a 970 and i5 4690k). I was going to build one myself. Building isn't a problem for me. But when I started looking for parts covid hit. Then the shortage started been trying to get a gpu all that time and have been unlucky and not...
  15. MysticDeer

    [SOLVED] Moving disks to new PC

    Hello! I am building a new computer and have just bought all the parts with the exception of storage drives because I have an old prebuilt from 2015 with fully working drives. My current plan is to format those drives (due to bloat) and then transfer them over to the new PC. Can this be...
  16. L

    [SOLVED] Help with prebuilds, based on pcspecialist.co.uk builds?

    Hi I am going with pcspecialist. I like to buy a new gaming desktop, which will be strictly for gaming and web surfing. I will be playing some AAA games, such as resident evil (village, 7 and 2) Metro Exodus, Doom and some VR gaming such as Half-Life: Alyx. I will be mostly playing indie games...
  17. shadidd

    [SOLVED] Last Advice before purchasing

    So i have decided to buy the , desktop below. But with some uprgrades Cpu: i5 11600KF PSU: tx750m desktop: Gaming PC with NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel Core i5 10400F LN111782 - SGI53070 | SCAN UK now the question was of the motherboard. The sales team there suggested for me to...
  18. TheKingsman11

    Question Please Help! Stuttering with High FPS no matter display settings

    Here's my PC Specs: https://valid.x86.fr/cujm2g It's a prebuild PC with nothing done to it, all default settings. Here's a paste of my BIOS: https://pastebin.com/VNEUbwFr Here's a video clip of the situation. Sometimes the stuttering is god awful and makes any game unplayable. The monitor I'm...
  19. akaBebo

    [SOLVED] would like some recommendations on a pre built. TIA

    Hello, I was looking to buy my little brother a pc. Preferably a pre-built, my budget was is about $1000-$1300 max after taxes. Its going to be used for school but im sure gaming mainly. He's really into Apex, Fortnite, and Warzone atm. He wants to play games like valorant and csgo when he does...
  20. Bufo20

    [SOLVED] Is this pre built worth it?

    I want to play games on high/ ultra settings and want the pc to be upgradable i found this and wondering is it a good pc https://www.scan.co.uk/products/scan-gamer-rtx-intel-core-i5-10400f-16gb-ddr4-8gb-asus-rtx-3070-1tb-m2-ssd-win-10-see-info
  21. J

    [SOLVED] I need help with a gaming system

    Hi im new to pc gaming i have a budget of £1200/1300 and im looking for a system that can run games on high/ultra at a decent fps can anyone help me with either a pre built or somewhere that builds it for you like pcspecialist, Im not sure what im supposed to be looking for. I have a...
  22. AmeedMv

    [SOLVED] Buying a New PC

    Hey guys. Haven't been on the forums for a while since I built my old PC. Unfortunately it died and I'm looking to buy a new one this time because building one is not something I can afford at the moment as many of you may know. Please note this is for gaming, graphic design and some amount of...
  23. Volkamer

    [SOLVED] Switch case or buy a pre-build?

    I'm absolutely over my Alienware x51 R2 mini-ITX case. I'm unsure of whether it would be worth simply moving all hardware into an ATX case or just buying a pre-built, installing my GPU and going from there with a new slate. Hardware: CPU: Intel i72600 Motherboard: Andromeda H87 LGA 1150 mini...
  24. Pijmzhchus

    [SOLVED] Help me set price of used PC.

    I need some extra cash and I want to sell my pc. What is it worth? Please use € currency if possible. Specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zg4Rmk Photos: View: https://imgur.com/a/TK09nyA Nothing has warranty. I will use my laptop in the meantime. I was told that it's better to sell each part...
  25. volstead

    [SOLVED] Looking for best 3D graphics pc at around $1000

    I'm looking for a pc (desk or lap) that can handle apps like Maya and Autocad with ease. Gaming pc's have a lot of power, but I assume there must be a difference between gaming and 3D modeling. I'm using Blender right now but the Cycles render engine slows it down, especially when doing particle...
  26. N

    Discussion Can anyone please review my business

    so i have been thinking about this for a while now. I have created my own online prebuilt pc brand, however, i have nowhere to advertise so i thought i would post a little self promo on here.<Self promo link redacted by Moderator> (yes I know it's a wix site i would be adding a custom domian...
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    [SOLVED] Prebuilt Comparison

    I'm helping my friend look at some prebuilt PCs, and these two are what we ended up with. For option 1, our question is that, if in the future, he wants to upgrade to a better cpu / gpu, would the B460M be a good motherboard to have? For option 2, would there be any sort of bottleneck with the...
  28. Arron356

    [SOLVED] Pre-built advice

    Hi, I'm interested in purchasing a pre-built and was wondering if this is good value for money: ADMI Gaming PC: Ryzen 5 2600 Six Core 3.9GHz, GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB, 16GB 3000MHz, 480GB SSD, SPEC-04 Glass Case. Motherboard is Asus A320M-K. Price is £800. Thank you.
  29. Meshkius3000

    [SOLVED] Help to decide between 2 setups.

    Hello everyone, i know we are all facing problems with shortage of pc parts, especially GPUs. I wanted to build something in between 500-700eur, but right now this is impossible. Yes, i tried looking on ebay (please keep in mind i'm from EU), but the prices even for second hand GPU's are so...
  30. T

    Question How to fix Windows Installation Error loop

    New pre-built PC came in today. Plugged in the power, monitor, mouse, and keyboard cables and started it up only to be welcomed with "Windows cannot complete installation, restart to install" error. If I restart it just happens again. Please help someone with little knowledge of PCs and just got...
  31. yee-haw

    Question Can I put a 1050Ti in an XPS 8940?

    My friend recently got this (https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/xps-8940-desktop/spd/xps-8940-desktop?~ck=bt) computer and I wanted to give him my old 1050Ti for an easy upgrade, but on the website it said there wasn’t a port for it. Would he still be able to put in the 1050Ti and...
  32. SQUinn107

    [SOLVED] Dropped box

    I was carrying my brand new alien ware aurora 11 and it was double boxed and had the shipping styrofoam but I tripped over tmr dog and fell into the wall then the box fell about 2-3 feet what could happen do I need to return it?
  33. Twizlo

    [SOLVED] Upgrade for a prebuild I bought

    Hi I purchased a sky tech shiva and am looking for advice on what I should upgrade it with. It came with a ryzen 5 2600 16 gb ddr4 ram and a rtx 2060. I believe the motherboard is a asrock b450m. Thank you in advance!
  34. M

    [SOLVED] Pc shut off and won’t turn on

    Hello, hope this is the correct forum. I recently got a starter pro prebuilt from NZXT and by recently I mean it arrived less than a week ago. 2 nights ago I was playing a game when my pc shut off (for reference it shut off as if the power went out but it didn’t) and it won’t turn on. It hasn’t...
  35. B

    Question What components would YOU change about this 3070 pre build?

    I’ve heard negative things about pre builds... I went ahead an ordered one though as I do not have much experience building PCs (and it was the only way to get my hands on a 3070). Primary use will be; -Playing Call Of Duty Warzone at highest FPS possible -Streaming call of duty to twitch...
  36. S

    [SOLVED] Need Help figuring out issue!

    Hello everyone i recently built a new gaming rig but when i turned it on its stuck at the boot menu where it says please press del or f2 to enter uefi or bios. I have a Geforce RTX 2070, Asus prime x570 pro, 32 gb ddr4 ram, and a amd ryzen 7 2700x. I have read the manual serveral times to make...
  37. F

    [SOLVED] Workstation PC

    Hi guys, I want to build a workstation PC, so I can work from home. I am a dentist and I currently work with programs like Romexis, Nemostudio and Carestream 3D Visualizer, programs that lets you visualize radiologic exams like scanners or MRIs. In particular, Nemostudio lets you plan...
  38. A

    Question is this PC better?

    Hello, i have a pc with a r9 290, and a xeon x5650. In general, would a ; GTX 1650 with a AMD ryzen 3 3200G get better performance in say for example: CSGO (if you could, maybe give some more examples in how much better/worse it would perform in different games, thanks in advance) , or...
  39. T

    [SOLVED] A little help with a new motherboard in a pre-built please.

    I'm building a new desktop for my sister using her old case (Asus M11BB). I disconnected the front panel header connectors and then realised they don't have labels on indicating what is what, but they are different colours. I've checked the manual online but it seems to be a basic manual (how to...
  40. S

    [SOLVED] my cpu and pc tempatures are super high im pretty sure

    https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/718681820295856241/720792960202965032/unknown.png?width=592&height=471 this is a link of my pc specs and temps via "speccy". feel like when gaming it doesnt run as good as it used to. its a prebuild pc and i dont know much about it other than the main...