Wall mounted PC build that my dad and I just completed |
- Wall mounted PC build that my dad and I just completed
- Is it worth it to upgrade from 1080p to 1440p?
- Got drunk, spent a lot of money. Will this work?
- Will 91% isopropyl alcohol work for cleaning the thermal compound off of my CPU?
- Never ending build
- I cant tell the difference between my 4k and 1080p monitors.
- My new motherboard died after inserting 2nd GPU
- i7 2600, gtx 1070
- Advice on VR graphics cards ( now SFW )
- Ready to pull the trigger, seeking last minute critique!
- Finally built my first gaming computer!
- Desktop running Windows XP
- Why is transferring my operating system from one drive to another so difficult?
- Overclocking
- Can I just plug in my old HDD
- Is a Y fan header splitter dangerous for the motherboard?
- Not sure what's wrong with new setup
- Just Bought This on Amazon. Wondering what I will need to upgrade in order to run a decent GPU.
- Almost done picking the parts for my first real build, would really appreciate some help with the final details!
- New build freezes then restarts with pink dots on the screen
- Instead of buying me a new computer/ building a new one, my dad wants to add more memory to our 9 year old piece of garbage. I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure just adding memory won’t make a large difference in speed, how do I explain this to him ?
- Outside the case boot
- I'm looking to buy a glass tube cutter that is spring loaded and automatically closes.
- My monitor gets black and says "no input" after a while
- Can anyone recommend a good wireless wifi adapter for my build?
| Wall mounted PC build that my dad and I just completed Posted: 25 Dec 2019 08:47 PM PST I couldn't be happier with this wallmounted setup I just finished with my dad. I plan to make a whole DIY post on the processes at some point. I also need a displayport to HDMI cable to get the second monitor connected. People pointed out that i put the RAM in the wrong slots. I switched it to 2 & 4 and my performance jumped from the 6th percentile to the 38th. I haven't tried overclocking it yet but at least I'm in the main curve now. UserBenchmark Not listed below is a 750GB HDD I had laying around for extra storage.
And about $150 for the wood, various cables, and tools [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is it worth it to upgrade from 1080p to 1440p? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:01 PM PST I recently upgraded my pc to a ryzen 3600 and a gtx 1080ti. A few months before, i bought a 27 inch 1080p 144hz monitor. I wasn't expecting to upgrade my hardware, but i found some excellent black friday deals, and now I feel my hardware can do 1440p pretty well. Is it worth the hassle to sell my old monitor on ebay and get a 1440p monitor? It seems like a lot of effort to ship something that large, and I'd really prefer not to use craigslist. Given that i'll likely lose some money overall from selling my 1080p monitor, is the upgrade to 1440p worth it? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Got drunk, spent a lot of money. Will this work? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 11:58 AM PST I've wanted to build a PC for a while now. I asked my brother-in-law what he would buy after we'd already had quite a few drinks. Then with surprisingly zero hesitation, I ordered all the parts. I don't regret spending the money, but I do want to make sure it'll work optimally since this will be my first build. I'll be doing a lot of VR but also want this to be my media center and plan to play most games I'm the living room on our 70" LCD. Anyways - what do you all think? Also, ordered a MSI 2080S trio from Amazon but I'm not sure if it'll fit the case. I think I might be able to move the front case fan up to get enough clearance. So I'll either use the 2080S Founders edition or the MSI 2080S trio. Am I correct in assuming that the MSI would be the better choice if it fits the case? I'll return whichever I don't use. Edit - had wrong CPU and Ram listed on link. Sorry about that.
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| Will 91% isopropyl alcohol work for cleaning the thermal compound off of my CPU? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 08:36 AM PST I don't have any 99% isopropyl around me and I need to wipe the thermal compound off of my CPU. Will 91% still work? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 07:10 AM PST Hey guys, my build is semi-complete, I have been working at it for months and months now and I've been making a decent bit of prep greed with it. I had a lot of computer problems in spring which really hampered my plan of waiting for the Zen2 stuff to come out, I currently have a 2700x, but I've just made the jump from a lowly little 1080p 60hz gaming setup to now 1440p 144hz setup. Holy cow I cannot believe I waited this long, I am absolutely blown away at the difference! I do enjoy my build, but I also have the chance to upgrade some more stuff but unfortunately I don't exactly know where would be the most impactful... through PC part picker I have made up a near exact replica of my rig and even included the monitors to show what resolution I am gaming at. To me, it seems like memory would be the next step to upgrade, or maybe CPU? I really don't know, I have a fair bit of stuttering and slight lag when I close out or open some applications that is very frustrating and I am trying to eliminate it. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zvw3Rk I'm considering going with this RAM https://www.newegg.com/product/N82E16820232861?m_ver=1 but I don't know if it would work as well with my current setup since it's not a 3XXX series cpu I'm at a loss, if anyone can look and see if there are any major items off the top of their heads that could be the culprit I would love any and all feedback. Sorry for the horrible formatting, I'm on mobile :P [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I cant tell the difference between my 4k and 1080p monitors. Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:00 AM PST I watched a 4k movie on both of the monitors at the same time to test if I could see a noticeable difference and I could barely see anything to differentiate the two. Did I not set up my 4k monitor correctly? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My new motherboard died after inserting 2nd GPU Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:35 PM PST I just built a new pc, when I tried to insert my old gpu to the second pcie slot to do gpu passthrough the motherboard stopped posting. No leds are lignting nor fans spinning... The pc worked great before inserting the second GPU, the only problem I had is the bios gui being very slow (latest bios). Specs:
Already tried:
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| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:38 PM PST Hello everyone. i7 2600 gtx 1070 My fps drops to 25-32 suddenly for 5 seconds and then resolves. Games i tried Apex Legends ( FPS drops to 28/freezes/stutters) GTA 5 (FPS drops to 25/freezes), CS GO ( stutters ) Battlefield 5 (FPS drops to 28/freezes/stutters). Things i did: re-installed fresh new windows. Someone told me that my CPU could be causing all of this. Any help would be appreciated thanks. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advice on VR graphics cards ( now SFW ) Posted: 26 Dec 2019 12:51 PM PST Hi. Sorry for the repost I mistakenly flaired the last one NSFW causing a certain amount of consternation. I assure you this post is completely safe for work which will be either a relief or a disappointment depending on what you thought a NSFW post on a computer build message board would look like. THE ORIGINAL POST SANS FLAIR: Been enjoying VR, and last year upgraded to a Radeon RX VEGA 64 Nitro+ 8GB HBM2 PCI-Express Graphics Card. It was great with Skyrim but it's having real problems with more recent games like Stormlands at med-high settings. I've heard that the vega is a great card but has trouble with VR and that the Nvidia cards handle VR much better. I was considering upgrading to something like a GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming OC 3X 8192MB GDDR6 but I don't like the idea of buying another £500 graphics card only a year later, especially as I have other components that are far older: Current Build: Processor: Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz, 4008 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) Ram: er… 16DB DDR3 at 2133mhz ( don't know much about Ram ) Motherboard: Z170A KRAIT GAMING (MS-7984) Currently upgrading to 2x 1TB Samsung 970 EVO I've been assured that changing any of those components won't help as much as upgrading my graphics card, so I guess my question is, if I bite the bullet and upgrade the card am I really going to see a difference significant enough to justify spending £500 on the second graphic card in as many years ? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ready to pull the trigger, seeking last minute critique! Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:28 AM PST Build Help/Ready:What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Starter gaming Pc build for my brother who primarily plays Fortnite amongst other basic web surfing and video streaming. My hope with this build is that it will serve him well and reliably for some time. Do you pro's have any recommendations on changes for the below configuration? No plans for overclocking and would like to just get and forget. Also, I would like to stay at or below $770! Thank you for your time!
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| Finally built my first gaming computer! Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:52 PM PST First gaming computer I've ever owned/built. It's not the fanciest build but it's mine and I'm proud of it. All in all I spent about $650 in total for all the components including the price of a monitor. Also with purchasing my processor and GPU I received codes for 2 games and a total of 6 months of game pass that I was able to flip for $60 so technically this build cost was under $600 dollars. Most items I was able to purchase myself with the exception of the mobo, case, and the 500gb ssd I received those as Christmas presents. Building this setup was a lot easier than expected, although I did watch quite a few build videos on YouTube over the last couple months. This was a really fun experience and I will be back in the next few months once I build a second computer for my girlfriend. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:04 PM PST Looking to play older games ( Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed etc, type games) that don't run on Win10. Need recommendation on a desktop PC that is the last of the Win XP machines to hit the market. Specifically what process (i heard i3 will be good enough, but what generation) + must have newer video port (hdmi, DVI etc.). Machine will be air-gapped / not connected to intranet, so not worried about security etc. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Why is transferring my operating system from one drive to another so difficult? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 02:25 PM PST M.2 Drives, such as the Samsung 970 EVO starting at around 80$, are on the rise and they have only been getting more popular over time. Last night, I was lucky enough to upgrade to an M.2 NVMe drive from my HDD. I looked up tutorials on how to transfer my OS from the HDD to my M.2 SSD but was completely turned off by the methods of how to do it because of how shady/sketchy they looked. The most popular software to move your OS is EaseUS, but it stops you from transferring your OS right before you try and constantly throws ads at you so long as you have it installed. This is no big deal because I can just use another software right? Unfortunately, last night I used a software that was recommended to me by a YouTuber. It successfully transferred my OS to my M.2 drive, but I have no idea if the data transferred was optimized to be on a M.2. Moreover, my previous HDD was locked, telling me that I need access to see the files in it. Maybe this is a dumb question but after years of having SSDs become increasingly popular, why isn't transferring OS easier? What is the easiest method? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 12:42 PM PST Complete new to PCs just want to know in lamens terms what overclocking is [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:59 PM PST So I'm upgrading my build but basically just building a whole new system. I have a new MoBo, Cpu, Gpu, ram, and ssd. My issue is that I'm not sure if I can just plug the old HDD of my previous build in and have it work fine. I plan on installing a new copy of windows on my ssd. Should I install windows on the ssd and then try and format the old drive? I don't really know much about this and I'd just like to have windows on my ssd and have an HDD for schoolwork or games. Ps I don't care about anything on the HDD. I'd just like the extra storage. Build: Cpu:I7 9700k Motherboard: MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon Ac SSD: 970 evo 500 Gb HDD: blue caviar 1Tb [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is a Y fan header splitter dangerous for the motherboard? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 12:25 PM PST I have a X570 gaming X from gigabyte, and I was wondering if a Y fan header splitter can damadge it. I have only 2 fan header ports but need 3 fans. And can I still use PWM on the fans? Thank you. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not sure what's wrong with new setup Posted: 26 Dec 2019 12:24 PM PST Troubleshooting Help:**What is your parts list? Motherboard: Msi z390 gaming edge ac Graphics card: nvidia gtx 1060 6gb Cpu: intel core i5 6600k Ram: Kingston hyperx 4gb x4 Power suppy: evga 500w Samsung 128 GB ssd Western digital caviar 1tb hdd All parts except motherboard were used in old build and worked fine before adding to new motherboard. Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive. When I turn on pc ez debug led turns on for dram then restarts 2 times and the light goes away. All fans start spinning but after a few seconds the gpu fan will turn off and I get no display on either monitor when both are connected to gpu. Video List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem. Tried unplugging power supply for a few hours , tried booting every ram slot, unplugged gpu. Post relevant photos of build/parts here. Replace this text with your answer. Provide any additional details you wish below. Any help is appreciated Edit: made a rookie mistake thanks for the help. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Just Bought This on Amazon. Wondering what I will need to upgrade in order to run a decent GPU. Posted: 26 Dec 2019 04:03 PM PST Just got this Dell Optiplex 9020 Mini Tower (Using as my dedicated streaming rig for meow but will be upgrading) The issue is what PSU should I get and if I will need a motherboard upgrade as well to fit a decent 6gb/8gb GPU. Been doing research but feels like I'm getting a minor in computer science, would love for a more direct approach. I have limited info on my PC. Once I Recieve it I will take pictures, but I included a link at the bottom which has a customer review with pictures. Thanks, any help will be appreciated. Processor: 3.40 GHz Core i7 4770 RAM: 32 GB DDR3 Memory: 512GB SSD Operating System Windows 10 Professional Graphics: Intel HD Integrated Memory That's about it. Here is the link to my PC and possible GPU https://www.amazon.ca/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-Windforce-Gv-N1660OC-6GD/dp/B07P76G428/ref=pd_sbs_147_2/143-4340615-5849047?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07P76G428&pd_rd_r=763adfba-65c4-4546-9cfc-377a5d251a1a&pd_rd_w=xzUGc&pd_rd_wg=VJDfj&pf_rd_p=c7838c3c-6de6-46ad-946c-b7318af714fb&pf_rd_r=MECH8QGKAWHF2WBQZNQD&psc=1&refRID=MECH8QGKAWHF2WBQZNQD https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07SQ43LWX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:55 PM PST Hi, So I'm building a pc on my own for the first time ever and here are the parts I've bought so far: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xL6BvW Basically:
I'm not sure which motherboards and (especially) PSU would be best suited, or if I'm missing any other parts. Really excited to finish my build and I owe a huge thanks to this community!! Happy holidays everyone :) [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New build freezes then restarts with pink dots on the screen Posted: 26 Dec 2019 07:11 AM PST I just built my new pc a couple of weeks ago, and the past week it has frozen several times (3 times while gaming, once while I was in chrome) and restarts. Then it has small pink dots all over the screen until I reinstall the driver. https://imgur.com/gallery/L2DLFxS The display driver is stopped and I have to uninstall and reinstall it to get it to work again. Could I have a defective gpu? (2080 super) [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:37 PM PST I tried saying it won't make a big difference but he already tried twice, the parts he bought were too big for the computer apparently. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 06:21 AM PST As a first time builder do you recommend booting the motherboard outside the case first to see if all my parts are working or not? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I'm looking to buy a glass tube cutter that is spring loaded and automatically closes. Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:19 PM PST I can't seem to find any glass cutting tool with those specifications. The only tools I can find require the user to manually closes the cutter which creates uneven scores. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My monitor gets black and says "no input" after a while Posted: 26 Dec 2019 01:16 PM PST My monitor gets black and says "no input" after a while, it's really strange since I have recently built this new PC. Thanks! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can anyone recommend a good wireless wifi adapter for my build? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:24 PM PST This is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/user/StormCobalt/saved/#view=qzb4nQ I didn't understand that I needed a wifi adapter when I first built it, and ended up getting a shitty USB one that lags. Can anyone recommend to me a better one that will run most games without lag, for under 50$? If thats too low, I suppose I could spend more. [link] [comments]  |
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