Simple Questions - October 28, 2019 |
- Simple Questions - October 28, 2019
- Just a random reminder to clean your computer equipment
- Build Help: Friend's First Gaming Desktop
- PC for running CFD, CAD, and similar simulations using programs like Solidworks, Comsol, Ansys, and Altium
- Noob question: are gpu fans constantly turning on and off a normal thing to occur?
- PC under $2000, questions
- Any suggestions on a case with good filters
- Do computers accumulate more dust when they are placed on ground or when placed on a desk?
- Friend is upgrading his pc and selling me is current one for $1200, jw if it's a good price and specs
- First PC build for 1440p gaming.
- Will this build be able to run 1440p 144Hz?
- Can't decide between 3600 and 2600
- Someone please help me come to my senses
- Is it bad that I never turn off my computer?
- Would this laptop be able to be used as a secondary computer to stream?
- Really close to finishing my pc, just one last thing. Should I get a Ryzen 7 2700X with an Prime X470-Pro or a Ryzen 5 3600 with a Tomahawk MAX (or another motherboard). The computer will be used mostly for gaming and if you guys have any other suggestions for the build, that would be great, thanks!
- Budget PC
- Wanna make sure this works before buying
- Help with GPU upgrade
- 1080ti or 1080 SLI
- Grandma Build 2...look good?
- Upgrading PC, just want a second opinion
- Beginner Build Help
- I have this weird sound coming from my PC for some time. Now it triggers whenever I open up Excel. Is it my HDD??
- Crystaldisk says that my HDD health status is caution, is gonna die soon?
- How can I cut down the price of this build without sacrificing performance?
| Simple Questions - October 28, 2019 Posted: 28 Oct 2019 05:14 AM PDT This thread is for simple questions that don't warrant their own thread (although we strongly suggest checking the sidebar and the wiki before posting!). Please don't post involved questions that are better suited to a [Build Help], [Build Ready] or [Build Complete] post. Examples of questions:
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| Just a random reminder to clean your computer equipment Posted: 28 Oct 2019 05:58 AM PDT My cheap computer keyboard died so I got a mechanical keyboard. That made me want to clean my mouse, desk, monitors, and PC. I've only had my computer setup for almost a year and a half, but a deep clean needed to be done. Have a great day! Edit: Here's a guide on how to clean your pchttps://reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/12kmdx/my_guide_on_how_to_clean_your_entire_computer/ [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Build Help: Friend's First Gaming Desktop Posted: 27 Oct 2019 08:55 PM PDT Edit: Thanks so much for all the help! I'm basically useless when it comes to this stuff which is why I always try to check with you all! The only reason I got my pc built in the first place is because I had reddit tear my build list a new one so I could get something that was actually usable! Build HelpHave you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Gaming, for sure Destiny 2 and possibly new COD Modern Warfare in the future if possible If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) Ultra-high settings on Destiny 2/ Highest settings possible within budget What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? About 700, but flexible within reason In what country are you purchasing your parts? United States **Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). PCPartPicker Part List
Provide any additional details you wish below. My friend is asking me to help him since I built my PC before (with help from this subreddit!), so I figured double-checking my work to tell me if I'm way off base with my ideas won't hurt anything, but my pride. My friend is flexible on the budget within reason. Long story short is that he has been gaming on a laptop that wasn't built to handle games and it has been slowly dying on him over the years. I'm trying to get him set up with something stable that he can enjoy his games on. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 10:42 AM PDT I have been tasked with building three computers to run some mildly intensive fluid and heat simulations. The budget is about $3000 for the three computers. I'm thinking about having one more powerful and more expensive with the other two less expensive to make the $3000 budget. The build below would be the more powerful computer. I'm not sure if I should keep the 12 core CPU or downgrade it to make the three computers all equal/upgrade another part in the more powerful PC. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Monitors are 24" 60hz with two monitors per tower. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noob question: are gpu fans constantly turning on and off a normal thing to occur? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 11:17 AM PDT Built my first pc over the weekend and started to hear a clicking noise this morning. After some investigating, I determined that it was the gpu fans turning off and on every few seconds. Is this normal? GPU is evga 2080 super xc ultra. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 06:47 AM PDT Hi, I'm looking to build a new PC with a budget of around $2000. It was a long time ago I built my current PC and I'm not sure if I have missed or forgotten something. This is the build I'm leaning against: Pic of parts I'm still undecided between 32 GB RAM and the RTX 2070S or 16 GB of RAM and the 2080. I feel like I've forgotten something obvious so any comments or suggestions regarding the build would be appreciated. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Any suggestions on a case with good filters Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:42 PM PDT I'm going to be building an office box for someone who smokes and has a dog. Dog likes to sleep right next to the tower and he smokes at least one an hour while working. Any suggestions on a case to keep the crud outside with removable filters would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do computers accumulate more dust when they are placed on ground or when placed on a desk? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 01:33 PM PDT So kind of a weird question and thing that I thought about. I wanted to know what you guys think, I currently place my PC on the ground, however it is standing on a wooden plank to avoid direct contact with carpet. Is this a stupid question or have I uncovered the biggest news yet? [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:33 AM PDT Specs: CPU: i5-8600K 4.5GHz GPU: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black MOBO: ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/Ac Ram:G.Skill Trident-Z RGB DDR4 16GB 3200mhz SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 1TB (OS) installed SSD: In all $1200 Update: so unfortunately he has decided to keep his 4tb drive which tbh isn't a deal breaker and yes $1200 is still the price which eh, for everything still included I'd say is fair. But I did learn he has warranties on all parts with invoices still kept. So I'd be covered in case something goes wrong. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First PC build for 1440p gaming. Posted: 28 Oct 2019 04:38 AM PDT So I'm a complete beginner in the field of PC building and wanted some help in getting the correct parts. Here's what I have come up with so far: CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 3600x 3RD GENERATION DESKTOP PROCESSOR RAM: G.SKILL 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 – 3000 MHZ TRIDENT Z RGB SERIES RAM GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 Super Windforce 8G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans SSD: Crucial MX500 500GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5-inch 7mm Internal SSD (CT500MX500SSD1) PSU: Antec EARTHWATTS GOLD PRO 750W Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX MOTHERBOARD Case: Fractal Design Meshify C White-TG Tempered Glass Case HDD: Seagate 1TB Barracuda 7200 RPM I will be playing mostly singleplayer AAA's, though I might venture into nultiplayer territory eventually. I want the build to be relatively future proof and want minimal upgrades for atleast the next 5 years. I do not care about rgb lights right now, so if you could help me find a mobo that had minimal lights and was cheaper than my current one that would be nice. Also, I do not have any idea about the cooling units. That's about it. Thanks for your time:) Edit: I would also like to know if the 3* fans of gpu is overkill and if i should use a 2 fan gpu. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will this build be able to run 1440p 144Hz? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:14 PM PDT
I'm long overdue for an upgrade and would like to move up from 1080p 144Hz to 1440p 144Hz. I'm pretty dumb when it comes to PCs in general, but especially with monitors so any help would be greatly appreciated! [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can't decide between 3600 and 2600 Posted: 28 Oct 2019 11:23 AM PDT Hi, I'm upgrading my gaming PC, and until now I've got: -Asus TUF x470 -Rx 5700 (pulse) -Vengeance 16gb 3000mhz I can't decide on the CPU. Obviously the 3600 is better for gaming (about +10fps iirc) but in my country is about 200€ now, while the 2600 is 130€. Point is, I have 150€ at the moment. It's not like I can't find the money, but saving 70€ wouldn't be bad. I'm kinda stuck, just wanted to hear someone else's thought on this...thanks [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Someone please help me come to my senses Posted: 28 Oct 2019 04:12 PM PDT It has been many long months of me going back and forth between building a PC vs buying a supp'd up iMac. I haven't had a powerful machine is over 10 years. I just absolutely can't make up my mind. I think it is time for some outside perspective and input The reason it is so challenging for me is because when I ask myself what I need the computer for, the answer is pretty much everything:
The clean, all in one experience of an iMac is overwhelmingly appealing to me especially considering the retina display for my profession, but is it worth the tremendous blow to GPU power (Vega 48 vs what could be a 2070 or 2080), and being locked into the hardware forever? I don't really know. In a perfect world, I could have both machines but my budget is 4K at the absolute most. What's the internet think? [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is it bad that I never turn off my computer? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 06:02 AM PDT I have a costom built PC while running 2 27in monitors and a lot of power, but the problem is I never turn my computer off. I am still in high school and I leave it on overnight, when I leave for school, and even when I'm home it's always on. Will this harm the computer? [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Would this laptop be able to be used as a secondary computer to stream? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 06:14 AM PDT Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop, 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, AMD Ryzen 3 3200U, Vega 3 Graphics, 4GB DDR4, 128GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 in S Mode, A515-43-R19L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RF1XD36/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_iLUTDbRS1ZCTE [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:43 PM PDT I don't have much of a budget, probably $500 or less. what is the best build i can make? And is building a pc easy or hard? [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wanna make sure this works before buying Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:34 PM PDT Hi all! I am about to buy this PC for gaming, programming and just regular use. I was stuck on the RAM, motherboard and PSU for a while, but I think it is fine now. I just would like someone else (with more experience) to take a look at it. I know the PSU is more Watt than I should get, but the motherboard has an extra power connector for the CPU, which gave a warning on PCPartPicker and only 750W PSUs are compatible with this + I just want to be safe. So, here it is:
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| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:30 PM PDT I've been using a GTX 980 for the past 4-5 years to play games on a 1080p 60hz display. Recently, I upgraded to a 1440p 144hz monitor and now my card struggles to keep up. It's been a long time since I've done any research on the topic of GPUs, so I'm looking for advice on where to begin (especially on newer technologies like G-Sync/FreeSync and RTX). I typically play single-player action/adventure or FPS games and I'd like to be able to run them on High or Ultra settings. The monitor I have is an Asus MG278Q. Any feedback you guys have will be much appreciated! [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:29 PM PDT I'm being gifted some old tech, but I have to choose and get first dibs. I can either score a 1080ti or I can get 2 x 1080's for SLI. I game at 1440p, currently with a 1070 that I wasn't considering upgrading until the 3070(?) comes out and has been out for a while. I tend to keep my hardware for a long time, and being a bit skint on cash I don't see myself being able to buy another 1080ti to SLI that. What should I take? I think I'm leaning towards the 1080 SLI for the performance. I know that the old adage it to get the best single slot you can, but I'm already content with the 1070's performance at 1440p so my thoughts are to get as much pure horse power as I can. Not sure if it matters but the 1080ti is an Asus Turbo (single blower fan)that was added to a Dell machine previously and the 1080's are stock Dell single fan blower models, that look quite similar to the 1080ti I mention here. UPDATE: OK, I'm convinced. 1080ti it is. Thanks for the info! [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 03:14 PM PDT Hey all - building a computer for my grandma for office/web browsing work. Tell me what you think: My once concern is if the PSU will fit inside the case...CPU cooler too?
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| Upgrading PC, just want a second opinion Posted: 28 Oct 2019 12:54 PM PDT Build Help/Ready:Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Gaming If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) Preferably 144hz 1440p but I can live with 144hz 1080p What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? 1500 not including graphics card In what country are you purchasing your parts? United States (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RGDmq3)
Provide any additional details you wish below. I am taking my graphics card and power supply out of my old build and putting it in this one since they are much newer parts. I put them in build just to make sure everything looked good. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:44 PM PDT Build Help/Ready:Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Gaming/Streaming initially, then gradually more and more programming projects as I get further in my degree. If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) Highest settings I can get within my budget. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? Probably around $1500, but I am willing to be a bit more flexible if I have to. In what country are you purchasing your parts? US Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
Provide any additional details you wish below. Like the title says, I am a beginner and I made this parts list with VERY little knowledge and any advice or tips are welcome. I am also wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a good dual monitor setup. [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Crystaldisk says that my HDD health status is caution, is gonna die soon? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 08:43 AM PDT (Sorry for the bad english) [link] [comments] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How can I cut down the price of this build without sacrificing performance? Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:40 PM PDT I want to build a PC but my current build is out of my budget, I'm thinking of about $1500. Link to build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y2K29G [link] [comments] |
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