Simple Questions - September 29, 2018 |
- Simple Questions - September 29, 2018
- Getting an ssd is truly one of the best gifts you can get for yourself.
- THANK YOU /r/buildapc!
- Best monitor under $300.
- 1080p 144hz build. How's the part list looking?
- AMD Spire Cooler nightmare install, is it just me?
- It took me 2 years but I finally got an SSD
- Turning on the power for the first time on a build
- What else do I need?
- GPU Issues? Really need some help!
- 1080p/27"/144hz or 1440p/27"/144hz monitor?
- Heating problem, starting to lose mind
- Review my build for me? 3.2GHz CPU, 16GB RAM, 6GB GPU
- Is this everything I need to build a PC?
- 4K gaming build advice
- 2011 Mac just died, need help with parts list
- First Build DONE. (DISCLAIMER: Another thank you post)
- What is this build missing?
- What's the difference between all the GPU manufacturers?
- Is an 120gb ssd enough for watching videos/homework
- After years of low resolution and terrible fps, I have finally saved up enough to build my own gaming desktop. Am I using my budget optimally with this build?
- X470 Motherboard advice
- S2716DGR can't plug display port to graphic card
- System won't POST after moderate troubleshooting
- Best place to buy pc parts online for Ireland
| Simple Questions - September 29, 2018 Posted: 29 Sep 2018 05:12 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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| Getting an ssd is truly one of the best gifts you can get for yourself. Posted: 29 Sep 2018 12:38 AM PDT I have always ignored the "get an ssd for your pc" comments and decided to stick to my HDD drives mostly due to the larger capacities.I recently caved and bought a crucial 256 gig as a boot drive. And ooh boy ! is this thing blazing fast.There is no going back. No human being should have to endure such slow mechanical speeds if they don't have to. Heavy programs boot up in seconds..Thank you guys .. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 08:55 AM PDT I've waited so long for the parts to arrive that I researched everything to death, saw every building video on YT and spent countless hours here reading the various topics and even troubleshooting problems I haven't even encountered yet, just in case! Finally, all the parts arrived today and I started building. Less than 2 hours I have a fully working pc, 1st boot was successful, everything went extremely smoothly. I 100% expected the pc to NOT boot before I pressed the power button for the first time, I was certain something must have gone wrong, a cable here, a cable there, the rgb wouldn't work, I short-circuited something, anything. And yet, nope! Windows installed extremely fast, BIOS and GPU drivers update super fast, I am so happy right now! :D Honestly, if you don't rush it and watch a couple of YT videos it's ridiculously easy. The most difficult part in my opinion is the cable management. Since this was my first build I was afraid to bend the cables a lot or mistreat them. I have NO idea how in some builds you can't even see the 24pin or the GPU's 8pin, where do people hide that?? Or do they take those out for photos?? Thanks /r/buildapc! Pics: https://imgur.com/a/1Q2Ggm5 [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 12:45 PM PDT I am looking for a good monitor that is 144Hz and 1080p, I have a budget of $300. And I have a Nvidia GPU. Any suggestions. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1080p 144hz build. How's the part list looking? Posted: 29 Sep 2018 09:09 AM PDT Build Help/Ready:Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) yeah What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Gaming and light video editing If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) 1080p 144hz max settings What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? Max is 1600 USD In what country are you purchasing your parts? Mexico, ordering from newegg 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. I found a h100i v2 refurbished on newegg for a decent price (60 dollars), and since I'm planning on overclocking my CPU, I think this cooler should be good [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMD Spire Cooler nightmare install, is it just me? Posted: 29 Sep 2018 09:39 AM PDT Is it just me or is the AMD Spire Cooler a nightmare to install? I've been at this for 45 minutes. You cannot get all 4 screws started. I can get 3 but never 4. Anyone have any tips so I don't break my motherboard trying to screw these things in? It makes no sense to require this much force to screw in sensitive computer parts. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It took me 2 years but I finally got an SSD Posted: 29 Sep 2018 07:54 AM PDT I built my current system 2 years ago and have been making small upgrades now and then to keep it running newish but I never invested in an SSD. I have a hybrid drive so my startup time isn't bad at all but games take forever to load, I never felt like I really needed one but I had some extra money and my 256gb Intel 545s should be here Monday, super excited! That and a much needed upgrade to my stock CPU cooler, I know it's a crime [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning on the power for the first time on a build Posted: 29 Sep 2018 12:05 PM PDT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 01:06 PM PDT Hey guys. I just ordered all the parts for my gaming rig and I am planning to build it next Friday-Sunday. This is what I ordered:
So my main question now is: What else do I need to build my PC? Any cables or screws not included in the parts' packages? Thermal paste? Am I completely missing something? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU Issues? Really need some help! Posted: 29 Sep 2018 04:35 PM PDT Troubleshooting Help:What is your parts list? Consider formatting your parts list. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive. At random times my system will hang for a second or so, and then go to a black screen for another second. After that everything will work fine again. Like sometimes I am not doing anything at the PC when it happens but the other time I will be typing a message. So its totally random. Another small detail, when I am watching a video in VLC player and it happens, after the screen comes back the video is broken. Its either a black screen or it just shows my desktop. I have to completely restart VLC and the video to continue. At first I thought it was only a problem on the desktop but I have noticed that games seem to crash quite a lot. Also it seems to be getting worse over time, untill I reinstall windows again. List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem. -Reinstalled Windows -Uninstalled drivers with DDU and reinstalled -Reset CMOS -Make sure the GPU and cables are connected properly. Post relevant photos of build/parts here. Replace this text with your answer. Provide any additional details you wish below. The PC is roughly 1 or 2 weeks old. It seems to work fine except for this single issue. I am thinking it might be a bad GPU or RAM but I really have no clue. Is it worth it to try switiching RAM slots and or trying it with 1 stick at a time? Anyway any help is much appreciated! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1080p/27"/144hz or 1440p/27"/144hz monitor? Posted: 29 Sep 2018 02:21 PM PDT I can't decide which I should go with---I currently have a GTX 970, but I'm planning on upgrading to a 1080ti within the next few months. I've had the same Asus VH238H monitor for the past 7 years, so I am looking for a substantial upgrade. I was originally leaning toward a 1440p monitor, but if I don't get the 1080ti for 5-6 months, I am unsure if my 970 will be sufficient for 1440p. If I go with a 1080p, I really liked this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074JLD4HZ/ My current specs: Mobo: MSI Z87-G55 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 12GB DDR3 CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell Quad-Core 3.5 GHz GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heating problem, starting to lose mind Posted: 29 Sep 2018 02:08 PM PDT 2 weeks ago my pc started to crash after 30 minutes of playing games, with drrr sound and after that black screen..i saw that my cpu (amd a8 6600k) was always on 80-90 celsius..so i bought new cooling system (cooler master hyper 212x) And now its aprox on 75 80 celsius..i renewd thermal paste also..what can also cuz the problem? Pls help give me ideas, maybe its not heating problem but those crashes are killingg me P.S i bought new grapfic card and ram month ago and they were working fine for 2 weeks without issues.. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Review my build for me? 3.2GHz CPU, 16GB RAM, 6GB GPU Posted: 29 Sep 2018 04:08 PM PDT Build Help/Ready:Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes. I built this myself on PC Part Picker and it says there are no incompatibilities. What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Gaming. Want to try PUBG, Civilization, Rim World, the new Elder Scrolls game when it is released, other new stuff when it comes out, and random games from Steam. Internet browsing, music and movies, and word processing occasionally. If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, frame rate, game settings) Decent performance and a reasonably good frame rate. IS 60FPS too much to ask here? Is this VR capable? What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? $1750 CAD In what country are you purchasing your parts? Canada 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. Just quick build just now. I want to make sure everything is going to work. I am concerned about CPU/GPU bottleneck, and fitting everything inside the case. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is this everything I need to build a PC? Posted: 29 Sep 2018 04:04 PM PDT Hello, I'm new to the overall concept of building Gaming PCs and I've been doing extensive research on the subject. I spent the last few days picking out the parts I would need. However, since it's my first time, I want to make absolutely sure that I have everything I need. I already have a monitor and a mouse, so those two can be marked off the list. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 07:49 AM PDT Which setup would be the best performance for 4K gaming and staying pretty quiet? My budget is about $1400 or $1900 (depending on if I sell my 1080ti and try to go for a 2080ti). Opt1:
Opt 2:
Opt 3:
I am leaning towards the Meshify C ITX case and going for a small build. But I am open to midtowers. I just want to stay kinda small. About me: I normally play single player campaigns or co-op horde mode with friends. I don't really play competitively. My gaming area:
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| 2011 Mac just died, need help with parts list Posted: 29 Sep 2018 03:43 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! I would like to be able to run Bethesda games, including ESO. I also play League of Legends. If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) High to max preferred for all game settings. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? $1200-ish I want this to last a long time so if a small upgrade would be worthwhile, I'd be willing to pursue that. 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. I did not include a CPU fan because the one I'm looking at on NewEgg includes a fan and cooler. I have plenty of monitors, keyboards, and mice. I've been gaming on my Macbook so anything would be a huge improvement. I'm completely new to this and greatly appreciate any and all thoughts/concerns/advice. Thank you! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Build DONE. (DISCLAIMER: Another thank you post) Posted: 29 Sep 2018 03:40 PM PDT Thank you to this sub for helping me complete my first build. If it werent for this sub i wouldnt have dared try this & would have ended up paying $1,000.00 for some pre-built with a 1050ti in it or something. Got my GPU "used" (it was sent in RMA, but came back with new S/N so maybe they replaced the whole thing?) from /r/hardwareswap as well as my CPU & MOBO combo. All in all a solid build that actually booted up properly first time through. Again, thank you all so much for always being so informative & not condescending. Ive asked my fair share of stupid questions, & was surprised at how nice you all are. Pic of its guts. Sorry if the cable management isnt the prettiest. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 03:05 PM PDT I asked about the build here and monitor here, and recieved help which I'm very grateful for. Is there anything this build is missing? If so please let me know. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fzfbyX [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What's the difference between all the GPU manufacturers? Posted: 29 Sep 2018 02:57 PM PDT When I search "1080 ti" there's a bunch of results from different manufacturers, all using the same chipset. What are the strengths of each one? Is there one I should be preferring? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is an 120gb ssd enough for watching videos/homework Posted: 29 Sep 2018 11:11 AM PDT Hey im wondering whether or not an 120gb ssd is enough for my laptop(its hdd is a dud) is enough for me to use for homework and watching videos(im not downloading games or anything on it) [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 06:05 AM PDT 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 general use (internet, word processing, saving pictures and videos, etc.). Examples of games I'd like to play are the Assassin's Creed series, The Long Dark, Heroes and Generals, Kingdom Come: Deliverance. If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) 1080p, 60fps on very high/ultra settings, at least for the older games. Hopefully also newer and more demanding games at very high settings. I am not planning to overclock. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? €1000, but that also includes buying a screen and an operating system (Windows, specifically). Windows is not included in the list below, but the cheapest retail version I can find is €120, leaving me with a budget of €880. Where are you buying your components? The Netherlands. 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. With the list above I'm using all of my budget based on prices in the Netherlands. Any recommendations for better parts would therefore require other parts to become cheaper. I intend to buy a second 8GB RAM stick when I've saved up a bit more. I could replace the Sapphire Pulse with a Gigabyte Radeon RX 580 GAMING 8GB, which would save me about €20. Should I do this? On the one hand I've seen several people recommend the Sapphire Pulse, but others keep saying that it doesn't really matter which RX580 you buy. Any feedback is really appreciated! I'd love to hear what you think and if any improvements can be made. EDIT: formatting. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 29 Sep 2018 11:48 AM PDT I am planning on starting my first build, but I have not picked a motherboard yet. Perhaps the unlimited source of knowledge that your are can help me choose. Requirements: AM4, X470 4 RAM slots RGB At least one m.2 slot At least two sata slots for a Samsung 860 Evo SSD and a HDD At least one PCIe x16 slot Overclocking CPU and GPU possible SLI and CrossFire Thanks already EDIT SLI and Croasfire [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2716DGR can't plug display port to graphic card Posted: 29 Sep 2018 11:39 AM PDT Hello, all I have to do is now plug in my monitor but I'm having trouble. Display port does not fit in my graphic card for some reason and I honestly have no idea what to do. I have been using HDMI forever and don't know anything about DP Edit. Ok so i tried usb cable included with the monitor and it seems to fit perfect. Then what do I do with DP (HAS SS symbol on it [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System won't POST after moderate troubleshooting Posted: 29 Sep 2018 11:38 AM PDT Troubleshooting Help:What is your parts list? Consider formatting your parts list. Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive. System will not POST. No error beeps from the system speaker. Power supply is operational, fans are spinning, and the case's power LED is on - but no visuals appear on the monitor. List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.
Provide any additional details you wish below. My thoughts after all of this is that it's a CPU issue. This is my first time building a PC and I'm pretty burnt out with troubleshooting - any outside help will be greatly appreciated! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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