Simple Questions - August 09, 2019 |
- Simple Questions - August 09, 2019
- REMINDER Twist a cpu cooler off rather then pull to avoid damaging the cpu like I did whilst doing my first rebuild
- PLEASE include your monitors refresh rate and resolution when asking CPU/GPU questions!!!
- BEWARE NZXT H700: The top and front panel are held by very tightly fit PLASTIC pins that break off easily
- My 1440p $267 (including monitor) pc build
- Did I waste my money on a Samsung 970 Pro 1TB? Should I have gotten an Evo Plus or an Intel 660P instead?
- I just built my first PC and saved up for a long time
- [Build Help] My graphics card kicked the bucket, and I'm realizing that I should just update my whole 2013 build when I replace it. Where the hell do I start?
- Wife wants a portable desktop pc to replace her old laptop, but I wanna sneak a rtx 2070
- Building a PC with $800 to my name.
- I just want to tell you guys I'm pretty anxious for my first build
- I don't know which motherboard to buy for an i9
- PSU compatibility check with build
- AMD v Intel (latest chips for power work not gaming)
- Just bought an MSI mobo with the 3000 ready lable. I didn't know it wasn't a sticker. So it looks like they're updating them before they send them out. Picked it up at Best buy in socal
- Cheap gaming PC for buddy wanting to get into PC gaming, especially Madden 20
- Could someone please recommend a powerful but quiet video card?
- 2080 ti caught fire
- PSU, Memory, what? Stumped
- Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1660, Good combo?
- Best 1440p monitors?
- What's your favorite sub $100 case
- Over time PC build?
- I apologize if this is the wrong sub for this, but I have two 34inch ultrawide monitors, and I'm searching for a vesa stand that is long enough to give me the ability to both stack one monitor above the other and also to move it off to the side vertically
- Xbox to Gaming PC
| Simple Questions - August 09, 2019 Posted: 09 Aug 2019 05:16 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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| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 01:59 AM PDT I've seen a lot of rebuild/restoration videos on youtube and thought I'd give it a go as they are meant definitely the best 'bang per buck'. However my inexperience shows when I rip the CPU out of the socket when removing the heat sync, as seen below. GIF or the moment https://i.imgur.com/qiULvmp.gifv Video (3:30 is the time of the offence) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqYHermFfzw Edit: As many have correctly pointed out heating the CPU up with some synthetic load before is an infinity better solution to this problem! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PLEASE include your monitors refresh rate and resolution when asking CPU/GPU questions!!! Posted: 09 Aug 2019 11:43 AM PDT People! Please Please PLEASE tell us what framerate and resolution your monitor is when you're asking about part upgrades (or what you plan on upgrading to down the road). It makes it much easier to recommend something when we know your use for it. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:57 AM PDT It may sound a bit stupid to most, but I think this is an important information for first time PC builders, or at least people new to NZXT Cases. So, to remove the top panel of the NZXT H700 cases(install top fans or radiator), you first need to remove the front panel, you have to do that by grabbing the bottom of it and just pulling it, while praying that the goddamn plastic pins don't break. After that, you can remove the top panel the same, pull at the front upwards, BUT here be very-very careful, as the top panel is held by 12 Plastic pins and they ones at the back can very easily break off(Source: learnt the hard way). Just really, be very careful, don't be too aggresive with it, don't be aggressive at all. Wanted to get this out, because the wonderful guide coming with the case only shows a simple arrow as to where you need to pull it, nothing else. Got one pin broke off at the top panel exactly because of this, and I wasn't even trying too hard with the pulling, shame on NZXT for using plastic here, shame on me for trying too hard(?). [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My 1440p $267 (including monitor) pc build Posted: 09 Aug 2019 12:07 PM PDT So with the release of WoW classic coming soon, I wanted to give it a try, but only had a high power workstation laptop. Since I wasn't too convinced I'd be playing it for too long, I decided to put together the cheapest PC possible that I thought could run a mid-low tier game at 60 FPS in full HD. I started searching around and this ended up becoming more of a personal challenge than an actual budget build. In hindsight, my time spent searching for deals wasn't worth the savings. All prices below are including shipping if necessary.
I ended up putting this in an old HP micro-ATX case, which required some fab work since my motherboard was full ATX. Overall I got pretty decent deals on everything, if you're faster there are definitely better deals to be had. It would have probably been worth the money to bump up to a Ryzen 1200, and I may have been able to get a cheaper Mobo that included Wifi, but I went with this as it supported Ryzen 3rd gen in the future. I also got lucky in that every item worked as intended. I haven't tried too many things on it yet, but Skyrim SE in 1440p maxed out still returns ~60 fps (in a short bit of gameplay, just a rough estimate, didn't average out the frames). League of Legends TFT in 1440 maxed out returns ~80 FPS, I can update with benchmarks if anyone cares TLDR: Used parts build a very cheap PC [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 08:44 AM PDT I recently built my gaming PC and usually I tend to spend a bit extra but keep it for 8+ years without upgrading parts (except the GPU) - so by not doing an extensive research I just went for one of the fastest and most durable M.2 NVMe drives, I thought this was the right thing to do so I spent $315 on it. However when I built my system, everyone keeps telling me that I wasted my money and I won't even benefit from the speed and durability of this SSD and how I should have chosen an Evo Plus or an Intel 660P instead - which is the best value for money apparently. So what do you guys think, did I waste my money on something I don't really need or I shouldn't worry too much about it? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I just built my first PC and saved up for a long time Posted: 09 Aug 2019 10:02 AM PDT So I saved up my pocket money for like 3 years and build my first gaming PC. I am 13 so I just entered the pc master-race. Specs: H81 pro Asrock motherboard GTX 1060 6GB OC (it was a GTX 660ti when I first built it for budget reasons) 16GB DDR3 RAM 500GB SSD from Seagate 2TB HDD I5 4460 $40 case with some RGB and a window and red fans 500w Corsair PSU Games: Satisfactory, BeamNG, Automation, Scrap Mechanic, Besiege, City Skylines and some other stuff. On a Iiyama black hawk monitor. It's fast enough for what i do and i love the feeling of semi high fps gaming for the first time. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 11:10 AM PDT Hi friends! You helped me in 2013 to put together a solid gaming rig, and it's been smooth sailing until now. I'm back for more help, as this really isn't something I'm very proficient in. Can you give me some guidance on where to start for updating this build for 2019? Looking for something that will run Cyberpunk 2077 on ultra. Flexible budget. Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX High Performance CF Intel Motherboard (102) https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813130695?item=N82E16813130695 Tower: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite Grey and Black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case Processor: Intel Core i7 i7-4770K Quad-core (4 Core) 3.50 GHz Processor - Retail Pack - 8 MB Cache - 3.90 GHz Overclocking Speed - 22 nm - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - HD 4600 Graphics - 84 W https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CO8TBQ0?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image Power supply: CORSAIR CX-M series CX500M 500W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply https://www.newegg.com/corsair-cxm-series-cx500m-500w/p/N82E16817139050?item=N82E16817139050 Graphics card: XFX Radeon R9 280X DirectX 11.2 R9-280X-TDFD 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Double Dissipation Edition Video Card https://www.newegg.com/xfx-radeon-r9-280x-r9-280x-tdfd/p/N82E16814150678?item=N82E16814150678 [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wife wants a portable desktop pc to replace her old laptop, but I wanna sneak a rtx 2070 Posted: 09 Aug 2019 10:52 AM PDT Me and my brother are having a hard time finding a case that will do it. Something this small, https://antec.com/product/case/isk310-150.php But will take a rtx 2070 and a 500w power supply Possible? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Building a PC with $800 to my name. Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:36 PM PDT I'm 16 and unemployed, and all I have to my name is around $800 from working last fall. I've wanted to build a gaming pc for a while now, and finally decided to put some money into it. I'm asking generally for two things: suggestions on equal but cheaper parts, and suggestions on cases that will fit. Specs: CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 2600x GPU - Sapphire Radeon Nitro+ RX 590 8GB RAM - Patriot Viper (2 x 8GB) SSD - Samsung 860 QVO 1TB PSU - EVGA 550W 80 Plus (Non-Modular) MOBO - MSI Performance Gaming B450M PRO M2 Micro-ATX This isn't considering keyboard, mouse, case, or monitor. Thanks for all of your help, guys [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I just want to tell you guys I'm pretty anxious for my first build Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:54 PM PDT The parts started arriving yesterday. I bought them in different stores so they are arriving randomly at my house, and everyday I get more and more excited. I already have the case, PSU, RAM and HDD. I can't wait! It's my first build, any tips not to mess anything up? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I don't know which motherboard to buy for an i9 Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:23 PM PDT I've read too many negative reviews on 200-250$ motherboards arriving DOA to having bios issues. For example, one of the motherboards, you can't boot the windows or update the bios without updating the bios first. In order to update your bios, you have to install a professor that's compatible. I got scared after reading bunch of negative reviews with bios issues. My question would be what's a good motherboard you would pair with an i9? I definitely need m.2 slots and wifi. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PSU compatibility check with build Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:11 PM PDT Hey dudes. Below is the build for which I've got most of the parts already, minus the case, GPU, and PSU. I'm waiting for the AiB 5700 XT's coming out in a couple of weeks. Questions:
Thanks guys! re: "Wtf 64Gb of RAM is just a waste of $300" yes, probably, but I'm a lazy developer who leaves multiple IDEs open at all times, and I really, really don't want to worry about anything anymore after coming from a cramped system
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| AMD v Intel (latest chips for power work not gaming) Posted: 09 Aug 2019 12:20 PM PDT So I work in computer forensics where we have a lot of processing of hard drives and phones going on. We have to decode 1000s of SQL databases or hash TBs of data, sometimes a couple at once on a single machine. We are in the process of spec'ing up some new rigs and currently unsure whether the i9 will be better or worse over the Ryzen 9 (possibly the 3950 when it's released in sept... (But appreciate there are no real world benchmarks for this yet) Other specs will be whatever top end there is, 128GB DDR4, 2080 TI Graphics card, cooling etc etc. It's mainly the chips I'm focussed on though. I read everywhere the i9 is for gaming and the AMD for everything else. Also, as a note, at present our current end of life PCs are twin Zeons, 128GB ram, 1070 cards. They are pretty good but showing their age. I'm just looking for peoples thoughts and poss any build ideas (money is "almost" not an issue 🤣) Thanks. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:05 PM PDT https://www.imgur.com/a/H17T5P3 I've got 2 weeks to return it which I might if the Max mobos come to the USA by then [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cheap gaming PC for buddy wanting to get into PC gaming, especially Madden 20 Posted: 09 Aug 2019 12:07 PM PDT [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3rvpZR) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WPQG3C/amd-ryzen-7-2700-32ghz-8-core-processor-yd2700bbafbox) | $186.53 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [ASRock X470 Master SLI/AC ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nQc48d/asrock-x470-master-sliac-atx-am4-motherboard-x470-master-sliac) | $154.99 @ Amazon **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MYH48d/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15) | $79.99 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JLdxFT/samsung-970-evo-10tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-mz-v7e1t0baw) | $212.90 @ Amazon **Case** | [Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6Crxr/fractal-design-meshify-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tg) | $89.99 @ Walmart | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$724.40** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2019-08-09 15:07 EDT-0400 | Any obvious changes? 3k DDR4 and the unclockable Ryzen CPU shouldn't be a problem because this isn't an enthusiast build. I'm supplying him a GOLD PSU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YEI8JG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and 1070ti nvidia founders edition. Any obvious improvements or recommendations to keep the price around this range? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Could someone please recommend a powerful but quiet video card? Posted: 09 Aug 2019 07:48 AM PDT Price range is around $350-400ish. This will be paired with a Ryzen 3600 CPU. My goals are: Low noise Excellent 1440p performance Raytracing would be nice I don't want to have to upgrade it for four or five years (my typical cycle) I don't care how it looks (RGB or whatever) I just want it to perform awesomely and very quietly. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 08 Aug 2019 08:37 PM PDT My 2080 ti AORUS waterforce caught fire only after hours of installation, I have warranty covered and all, so I'm not too worried, but the sheer fact that my graphics card caught on fire has me shook. It's going to be a hassle to replace since my mobo's damaged and I use a water loop. Any additional steps I should do? EDIT: imgur link https://imgur.com/EKS2UkL [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 10:09 AM PDT I bought a new rackmount case and EVGA 650w Modular PSU for my FreeNAS implementation (which should have been plenty for my 8 spinning disks and one SSD boot). I powered it up once...and everything booted, all my pools where there. I then added the 5 remaining fans (I should note that I replaced my case because my old Norco case was poorly ventilated and the disk temps shot up to 56C when I added the 3 additional disks). Powered it up again, and nothing. The green LED shows power to the mobo, but the PSU fan doesn't spin, and the CPU fan doesn't spin. No error beeps as well. I tried booting with my old 400w PSU...same issue. Power to the mobo (green LED on) but system does not post. I thought I might have shorted out the mobo or CPU when moving stuff around to add the set of 3 fans, so I replaced both. I powered it on with the new mobo and CPU (minus the disks) just to see if it would post...and nothing. The only thing I haven't replaced is the memory...and I'm stumped. If it was the memory, it would still boot but error on boot...but it would post...or am I off base here? Motherboard: ASRock C236 WSI CPU Intel I3-7350k 16GB ECC memory EDIT: I started over and found the issue. The power switch was broken. No matter how many times I pushed the button, it didn't work. I swapped it out and all is well. I guess I'll ship everything back. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryzen 5 2600 + GTX 1660, Good combo? Posted: 09 Aug 2019 11:50 AM PDT So i live in the Netherlands, (no newegg or microcenter because of taxes, shipping and import fees.) I want to build my own PC soon when i have saved enough money, it is very budget oriented and right now i am thinking of a Ryzen 5 2600 paired with a GTX 1660. Is this a good choice, and is there a bottleneck? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:35 PM PDT Any recommendations? Under 500 and will serve as a main monitor on my dual setup with 1080 144hz. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What's your favorite sub $100 case Posted: 09 Aug 2019 04:40 PM PDT Hey all, my little brother wants a new case and I was curious what your favorite sub $100 case is? Looking for something with glass or plastic side panel for build viewing. Thanks! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 04:20 PM PDT I am looking into building my first and last gaming desktop here in the near future "18 months max" by buying the parts over time and sourcing the absolute best deals on items over this period of time. I could buy the items all at once but I'm enjoy items more if I get them under MSRP. Also I just bought a brand new Acer Predator 300 with the GTX 1060 6GB and this will get me by for now. I will be buying the CPU & GPU last and was thinking of the i9 9900k unless this changes in the future and a RTX 2080 TI for the GPU. I really am not a fan of the RTX cards especially compared to the GTX 1080 but how long will it be before Nvidia releases another GPU? I don't wanna buy the RTX ti and then 6 months later they come out with a new card. I just want to have 4K gaming as well as editing I will never go to 8K in the future. Thank you all for the time and I'm sorry if this is a pain to read. TL&DR: Building a 4K Desktop by buying parts over time should I buy RTX TI or how long for new cards? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 08:09 AM PDT It would have to be something with an extremely long arm -- has anyone come across one that might suit this purpose? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Aug 2019 04:18 PM PDT Hello to anyone who is reading this. I have an Xbox One S 3TB. I don't know much about computers but I was wondering if it would be possible to turn it into a gaming PC using the parts inside. Also if anyone could tell me how to take the case apart that would be great. Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
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