Question Upgrading PC / New PC wanted

[Aegis91]

Hi everyone,

I figure my computer is pretty old now. Here is the build: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ftvZvK
I also put in a Cryorig H7 cooler.

I am looking for a PC that is $500 or under Canadian. This will be for gaming and data science work eventually.

Is there a substantial upgrade that comes to mind? I am hesitate to build my own given my lack of experience.

Thanks,
Aegis

I found this template in my general research


Approximate Purchase Date: Anytime; within the next couple of weeks

Budget Range: $500 Canadian (after rebates or before)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No


Parts to Upgrade: See current build link above

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Does not matter.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Parts Preferences: Doesn't matter; most optimal

Overclocking: Probably not.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The motherboard i linked will work but is kinda crap.

The fatality b450 is better.
You will need the corsair case to fit this board. The rosewill isnt big enough.

 

[Aegis91]

But the promo is no longer valid for 94.99?

 

[Bearmann]

What is better about this motherboard than the other one?

It's a full ATX size MB which has 4 RAM slots for possible future expansion. 8 versus 4 PCIe slots. Slightly better audio chipset. Back Panel: Two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports (versus four 3.0 Gen 1 ports + two USB 2.0 ports.) 5 versus 2 fan headers. RGB headers. It also has a better voltage regulation module for CPU stability and overclocking.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare?CompareItemList=13-157-871,13-157-840

 

[Bearmann]

But the promo is no longer valid for 94.99?

Yes, it was active yesterday when I posted it. The promos don't last forever

I can look for another promo when I get some time.

 

[Aegis91]

Yes, it was active yesterday when I posted it. The promos don't last forever

I can look for another promo when I get some time.

Thanks. I already ordered the motherboard suggested. You can see my current build in my signature (I added a H7 Cyrorig cooler). Either way, it is quite the upgrade lmfao.

 

[Bearmann]

Thanks. I already ordered the motherboard suggested. You can see my current build in my signature (I added a H7 Cyrorig cooler). Either way, it is quite the upgrade lmfao.

I didn't see any new MB promo's in your price range today. Your signature linked to your old build. I'm sure that you will enjoy your new build

 

[Aegis91]

So I have ran into a couple of issues. First, I had to remove the Team Dark metal covering the ram for one of the sticks because it was too big and the CPU fan stopped it from going in at all. The second one was fine.

However, when I booted it up, everything turns on, it recognizes the HDMI cable to the monitor, but it is a black screen

 

[NightHawkRMX]

First read this: https://forums.tomshardware.com/faq...deo-output-troubleshooting-checklist.1575220/
Test with 1 stick of ram, no hard drives connected. Make sure no CPU pins are bent.

 

[Aegis91]

First read this: https://forums.tomshardware.com/faq...deo-output-troubleshooting-checklist.1575220/
Test with 1 stick of ram, no hard drives connected. Make sure no CPU pins are bent.

Sorry, it was cord that was hitting my GPU by accident.

I tried it with one stick of RAM.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Sorry, it was cord that was hitting my GPU by accident.

I tried it with one stick of RAM.

That checklist is helpfull.

 

[SgtScream]

Honestly at that budget, (especially canadian) I would wait for 3rd gen Ryzen to launch then look at purchasing all used 1st/2nd gen Ryzen hardware. That will give you a decent system that will be way more powerful than what anyone can spec out for you new.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Honestly at that budget, (especially canadian) I would wait for 3rd gen Ryzen to launch then look at purchasing all used 1st/2nd gen Ryzen hardware. That will give you a decent system that will be way more powerful than what anyone can spec out for you new.

He already bought it lol

 

[SgtScream]

He already bought it lol

That's what happens when I don't read the whole thread lol.

 

[Aegis91]

That checklist is helpfull.

I am going through it, and I have tried almost everything. Like I said, everything turns on. Perhaps:

Damaged CPU?
I don't possess a VGA cable, so maybe it's an issue with HDMI?
Regarding the power connectors, would it not start if the connections were reversed? (e.g., My power button works and the computer turns on)

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Power buttons arent polarity sensitive. Since the fan spins, the switch isnt the issue.

 

[Aegis91]

Power buttons arent polarity sensitive. Since the fan spins, the switch isnt the issue.

What's our options? CPU or motherboard? I don't think this MB has a speaker, so maybe I should buy one for the beeps?

 

[SgtScream]

There should be diagnostic leds on the motherboard. Go ahead and find them in the manual. Keep in mind if you didn't install the graphics card you won't get video because most ryzen chips don't have integrated graphics.

 

[Aegis91]

There should be diagnostic leds on the motherboard. Go ahead and find them in the manual. Keep in mind if you didn't install the graphics card you won't get video because most ryzen chips don't have integrated graphics.

No LED lights are lighting up on the MB. Graphics card looks like it works - both fans are running, and the LEDs for "Gigabyte" light up and does changing colour thing.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Try to reseat the GPU and video cable. Reseat CPU.

Could be motherboard

 

[Bearmann]

Your monitor is plugged in and turned on, right? The monitor is plugged in to the GPU and not the motherboard?

 

[Aegis91]

Try to reseat the GPU and video cable. Reseat CPU.

Could be motherboard

Your monitor is plugged in and turned on, right? The monitor is plugged in to the GPU and not the motherboard?

Yes. I tried taking out the GPU as googling my MB shows I have "Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APU". Same issues of my screen "searching, searching, searching" and then it flickers, but nothing happens.

Am I right in my assumption that my MB works fine because the fans that are connected to it and the LED lights show up work fine?

So this leaves the CPU. Idk how reseating it could change anything? Either I got a defective unit, or I broke it.

I will try reseating the CPU without the heatsink on top. If that doesn't change anything, what does this mean?

 

[SgtScream]

If you purchased anything other than a 2200/2400g then you DO NOT have integrated graphics. The motherboard supports it but those are the only two processors that actually have integrated graphics.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

a 1200 or 1600 dont have any IGPU

 

[Aegis91]

a 1200 or 1600 dont have any IGPU

I have the Ryzen 5 2600. Either way, the graphics card seemingly works. I'll try resetting the CPU and report back in a few minutes.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Well, try the gpu in your old system in your signature. The CX500 isnt great, but it should be enough for a 570.