Simple Questions - May 02, 2018 |
- Simple Questions - May 02, 2018
- Thanks to the people on this sub for their input on my first PC
- What are your thoughts on the new IC Graphite Thermal Pad?
- If your ribbon cables are too stiff... (e.g. SF600)
- Getting low FPS in CS:GO with a capable build
- HDD vs SSD
- First build done, thanks for the help guys. Turned out better than expected.
- GPU only stable while underclocked.
- Almost final list around $1000 with Ryzen 2600
- Thank you to a great community for all your help in my new build
- Far Cry 5 Build - I think I'm Done?
- i5 8600k OC
- Help with my build!
- Monitor blacking out when playing games in fullscreen on main monitor?
- Very compact mid range PC.
- My build is complete! What do you think?
- i have a GTX 460 that casually likes to climb up the 80c's, a 120mm case fan just lying around, and zero knowledge about how fans work, how should i mount that fan to get cooler temps if possible?
- Monitor Help: need monitor compatible with MacBook and PC
- Is LGA1151 worth investing in?
- 980 vs 1060
- Laptop got water spilled on it, trying to recover hard drive
- New PC to last me the next 7 years!
- Simple SFFPC build advice
- Raven Ridge HTPC
- Is selling new built computers profitable?
- Main monitor video cuts out repeatedly when ambient temperature is warm, but computer temps look fine.
| Simple Questions - May 02, 2018 Posted: 02 May 2018 05:15 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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| Thanks to the people on this sub for their input on my first PC Posted: 02 May 2018 04:53 AM PDT Built my first PC a couple of days ago, thought i would share it with you. https://imgur.com/a/hpzCwgn https://imgur.com/a/MY7AwuN *i5 8400 *G.skill 2x8gb RGB Ram *Cryorig H7 quad lumi *EVGA GTX 1060 6GB SSC *Phanteks P400s Tempered Glass [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What are your thoughts on the new IC Graphite Thermal Pad? Posted: 01 May 2018 06:02 PM PDT I was considering trying this out in my new build in the place of thermal paste, because I've always been notoriously bad at consistent application. I'm pretty sure close to no one has any experience with this, but if anyone does, I'd love to know how it compares to top-tier non-conductive paste like Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If your ribbon cables are too stiff... (e.g. SF600) Posted: 02 May 2018 11:37 AM PDT I had posted this on /r/sffpc but thought I'd share here as well. I had recently installed an SF600 into my case, and damn, these cables were stiff. In addition, I needed to rotate the plug differently because of how my PSU was oriented in this case. I took a user's recommendation (forgot who) and stripped the ribbons down to individual wires. They were right! Before... https://i.imgur.com/4Mh4QIG.jpg?1 After... https://i.imgur.com/TCgIxcO.jpg?1 Hope this helps someone :D [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Getting low FPS in CS:GO with a capable build Posted: 02 May 2018 10:29 AM PDT Troubleshooting Help:PC build part list: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
And an Acer Aspire M1930 motherboard pulled from a prebuild My PC is running cs:go at 110fps with dips, when other people with similar parts are getting stable 250-300fps. I'm using a 144hz monitor so I would like to achieve at least 200. I have tried: -Cleaning out dust and reapplying thermal paste -Unparking CPU cores -Reinstalling fresh windows 7 -Installing newest drivers -Using different cs:go launch option commands (-novid -nojoy -high -threads 8 cl_interp_ratio 2 cl_updaterate 128 -tickrate 128 +rate 128000 +mat_queue_mode -2 +fps_max 300) I don't know what I can try to do anymore, any suggestions are very appreciated. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 01:42 PM PDT I am making my first PC, and I want to stay under 600 dollars. Is an SSD really worth an extra hundred+ dollars? I know that it loads faster, but how much of a deal will it really make? Thanks- cf [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First build done, thanks for the help guys. Turned out better than expected. Posted: 02 May 2018 02:28 PM PDT Pics: https://m.imgur.com/a/ByRDCSI Parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thetank1112/saved/8JMkTW [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU only stable while underclocked. Posted: 02 May 2018 05:35 AM PDT So i bought a used Sapphire Nitro+ RX 480 a while back. In day to day tasks like web browsing, playing around in windows, Game menus etc everything works fine. But whenever i run a medium to heavy game the screen flickers and turns black and the graphics driver crashes. I played around a bit and underclocking the GPU memory from 2000 Mhz to 1750 Mhz and setting maximum state to 2 in wattman makes it mostly stable. I was browsing around to check whether somebody else is facing this issue and found this. The OP there also made it stable by under clocking but his reasoning looks weird. Could his conclusion be correct? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Almost final list around $1000 with Ryzen 2600 Posted: 02 May 2018 11:56 AM PDT CPU: Ryzen 2600 Motherboard: Asus B350-F Ram: T-force delta 3000Mhz 2*8GB GPU: Asus Rog 1060 6gb SSD: Adata sx8200 240gb Hdd: WD 1TB 7200 rpm Case: Antec p8 with tempered glass Heat sink: H7 quad lumi Around usd$1000. Is that a reasonable build for gaming and some CAD drawing? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thank you to a great community for all your help in my new build Posted: 02 May 2018 04:20 AM PDT Firstly some pics Just want to say thank you to everyone who offered advice and recommendations in the last few weeks as I've been planning my build. As well as just to the general community for all the discussion that you can gleam insight from. This build was replacing one I completed in around 2013, which while still strong in a lot of stuff was becoming very noisy when playing at ultra settings and reaching some very high temps. As far as building it went, I'm amazed at how user friendly everything is becoming, from simple things like captive thumbscrews, to included velcro strips for cable management and even just general aesthetic alterations. I already had an M.2 NVMe drive that I purchased last month and migrated my Windows onto so as far as booting goes, I literally ended up straight in Windows with no issues whatsoever. Cable management took the longest time as I have a lot of RGB going on in my case as well as an AIO that needs its own wires but i'm pretty happy with how I've got things now. Fanwise, I run three fans as intake with their base speed being about 40% (two of which are in pull config on my radiator) and three fans as exhaust running at a near constant 30%. My only gripe about the Meshify C case is how difficult it was to mount three 120mm fans on the front. The front IO wires nearly preventing this from being possible. I also may have to buy different PCI cables as the ones provided by EVGA are daisy chained with 8 and 6 pin connectors (the GPU uses two 8 pin so you have some pretty thick cables just dangling at the front of your case) So again, thank you everyone and if you have any questions about the parts I used please feel free to ask away. (Some of these parts were migrated from my old build, overall cost came to £1600.) PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Far Cry 5 Build - I think I'm Done? Posted: 02 May 2018 04:11 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. Specifically looking at Far Cry 5 because it is the most recent game I am looking to play but I'm looking to make a build that will last for a while. If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) 30-45 at 1080 at the moment. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? Around $1000, $1200 as my top end. In what country are you purchasing your parts? United States, and near two microcenters. 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!). https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RBdQD2 Parts marked as purchased are things I already have from my current build (made on ~$1000 in 2013). I also have a Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus Series 500W psu but I've gotten the impression from r/buildmeapc that I need to replace it. Provide any additional details you wish below. I've seen some people recommending 16 gb of RAM. It seems excessive, but I am also wanting this computer to last a long time (minimum of five years) so in the sceme of all this money an extra $90 won't kill me. But I want to know its worth it, and not spend the money needlessly. I have all peripherals I need (monitor, speakers, mouse, keyboard). I would also prefer to order from amazon prime but that's not a hard preference. NOTE: You do not have to follow this format, but please be sure to answer these questions. Please do not ask to simply be given a build. You are welcome to delete this section. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 04:01 PM PDT I have an i5 8600k paired with Z370 ASRock Pro4 mobo and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo. The question is, am I able to OC it? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 01:34 PM PDT Hey, I am an 18 year old guy, and I am working as a chef, I am thinking about using my money to buy a new pc, a friend sent me this and he have the exact build and a good pc, what are you thoughts? https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/rP3w2R [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor blacking out when playing games in fullscreen on main monitor? Posted: 02 May 2018 01:20 PM PDT I have two 1440p monitors and game on one and browse on the other one. Recently I have been playing on borderless windowed and when I decided to switch back to regular fullscreen my monitor blacks out for like 5 seconds and I can only see the game for about 1 second before my monitor blacks out again. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 10:05 AM PDT Thank you all for your wonderful advice, I did manage to build the silly compact rig from my post (https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/8bp2io/mid_spec_compact_gaming_pc_will_it_fitoverheat/) and it works wonders. Some pics: Final rig ended like this:
The case is ridiculously tiny and was very creative with it's use of space, it even has the hard disks just screwed on the bottom of the case. But considering how well protected from everything it is in its little nook everything seems fine. Only if you ever go for a similar rig get a modular PSU. Again thank you all for the advice! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My build is complete! What do you think? Posted: 02 May 2018 12:43 PM PDT I thought it would be fun to build a PC for coding and some minimal game play. Here's all the parts I bought! Have note built it yet, and still need to buy Windows .... [ALL PRICES CANADIAN] PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
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| Posted: 02 May 2018 03:48 AM PDT its all built in a cheap generic midtower case so i dont know what other info i can give, i tried whipping out my Google fu but i still dont understand jack.
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| Monitor Help: need monitor compatible with MacBook and PC Posted: 02 May 2018 02:44 PM PDT Hello I have a new MacBook with usb-c ports and a PC that I am looking to hook up to the same monitor if possible. I would like a widescreen 27-34" range that can connect via usb-c to the MacBook and DisplayPort to the PC. The graphics card in the PC is Nvidia. Also, I would prefer it not be curved if possible and do 4K. Budget isn't a huge concern but would like to stay under $1,000. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is LGA1151 worth investing in? Posted: 02 May 2018 02:23 PM PDT I recently set up a budget build for myself. I was recommended the i3 8100 for the processor due to the excellent budget power in that processor. However, I fear that he LGA1151 will become obsolete in the coming year. Is it worth investing in Ryzen instead for the AM4 platform, that is guaranteed to be supported for many years to come? Thanks! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 02:10 PM PDT Need help, what card do i pick,? Asus 980 4g, or asus 1060 6g, wich one is the best? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laptop got water spilled on it, trying to recover hard drive Posted: 02 May 2018 10:20 AM PDT Can someone tell me what I need to transfer this type of solid drive to an external drive? It doesn't fit in my current docking station. It's from either a 2013 or 2014 MacBook. Here's a picture of it: https://i.imgur.com/tDCKokK.jpg Edit: Not surprised by Apple, going to try the adapter /u/mustfix suggested. Thanks everyone! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New PC to last me the next 7 years! Posted: 02 May 2018 02:04 PM PDT Hello, I'm looking to build a new pc as my 7 year old rig has been showing it's age for a while now. Intended use: almost 24/7 always-on, small form factor HTPC/Home Server/NAS/Seedbox. Will mainly be downloading torrents, playing audio/video files (FLAC & 1080p for now, maybe 4k down the road), and storing/backing up various data. No plan for gaming as I have an Alienware R13 for that (even then, really just limited Overwatch/Heroes of the Storm fidelity games). Budget: Nothing concrete, but ideally $300-$400 (not including storage). Mainly aiming for bang for buck and longevity. Purchasing parts in California, USA. Not in a rush, so can/will wait for sales and discounts. Current draft of potential build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
There's quite a few caveats with this draft, and is exactly what I'd like to request help with!
Sorry for the long post! Just wanted to provide as much information as I can think of. Appreciate any and all help. Thank you! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 09:58 AM 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 and scientific computing/development If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) Reasonably decent 1440p at mid to high settings What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? around $2,000 In what country are you purchasing your parts? USA 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!). PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Provide any additional details you wish below. Any advice would be warmly received. My scientific computing needs cannot exploit hyper threading. I am interested in modest overclocking. NOTE: You do not have to follow this format, but please be sure to answer these questions. Please do not ask to simply be given a build. You are welcome to delete this section. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 11:30 AM PDT I'm looking to build around the 2200g. This build will mainly be used for streaming (4K Netflix and any other services that offer 4K playback), playing blu rays and dvds, light internet browsing, and some light gaming. Eventually I want to rip and store my blu ray collection to this PC, but I plan on buying a large capacity HDD at some point in the future for that. Any advice is greatly appreciated! (All prices listed are the current price at Microcenter since I live close to one and the parts for sale there were overall cheaper than the prices found through pcpartpicker.) PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
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| Is selling new built computers profitable? Posted: 02 May 2018 01:21 PM PDT So over the summer I'm thinking about about getting more experienced with building computers just as a useful skill. I've built one about a year and a half ago but I believe it's a useful skill for what I want to do later on. So the main reason is just to build it to learn but if I was able to cut a profit that would make it a lot more appealing. So is buying all the components and assembling it profitable? Is there enough demand for it on websites like Craigslist? Example: If I build a budget gaming pc for 500 (pentium gold, 1050/1050ti or a Ryzen 5 2400g), where would I sell it but more importantly how much should I mark it up if at all. Those were some niche questions and idk if this is the right sub to say something but this is one of the most helpful, if not the most for PC related questions. Thanks [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 02 May 2018 01:15 PM PDT Troubleshooting Help:**What is your parts list? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive. My primary monitor will flicker off and back on, repeatedly, when the weather is warm. However, computer temperatures look fine. This issue first started last summer, which was the first summer after I got both my GTX1080, and my new 1440p monitor from Monoprice. I dealt with the issue by simply having the AC running whenever I was gaming during the summer months, and of course ran into no issues during the fall/winter. A little over a month ago, I built a brand new computer (which is the one you see above), but carried over my monitors (the MP 27" one, and two ASUS 24" ones), the GTX 1080, and the PSU. Now that the weather is warming up again (we just hit 85F today), the issue has returned. I had hoped that whatever was causing my issue had been something with the hardware on my last build, but given the issue is back, that is not the case. I don't have another GPU to test with, but I very much doubt the GPU is the cause of the issue here considering I have two other Asus 24" monitors that are fine. So, my hypothesis is that it's the monitor itself. However, I wanted to run this by people who are far more knowledgeable than I am to make sure I haven't missed anything. List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem. While it wasn't done with the express purpose of troubleshooting this issue, as stated above I did build a new PC about a month ago, and the only parts carried over from the previous build were the GPU, PSU, and the monitors. I haven't been able to swap either the GPU or the PSU since I have no replacements for either. But considering that the temperatures are fine, I have no reason to believe the GPU is the cause, and if it were the PSU, I'd expect it to affect all of my monitors. Post relevant photos of build/parts here. Here is a video of the issue, along with my computer's temperatures at that time: https://youtu.be/wRcc5oj6BPg Provide any additional details you wish below. Could warm temperatures affect the monitor hardware in such a way that it would cause this type of issue? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
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