Simple Questions - February 05, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - February 05, 2020
- Im building a pc and any advice would be helpful, Im thinking a $1000 budget, I have gone with r5 3600, 16gb 3200 Corsair vengeance, NZXT h510, b450 tomahawk,have a 650w power supply and not sure about the gpu. I am stuck between the gigabyte rx 5700xt and the rog strix rtx 2060 OCwhich is on sale.
- Guidance on CPU cooling...
- Please put a budget when you're requesting for build help.
- Thermal Paste? Yes or No
- Built my 92yr old Grandfather a PC after I saw the abomination of All-In-Ones he purchased.
- 2700x only $140
- Is this okay for ram?
- I have a running PC. I have a properly wired case. I play games. But I am totally stumped on these.
- GPU Upgrade help
- Concerned about CPU to GPU bottleneck.
- Can you fix a bent pin
- Monitor help
- Games feel smoother when not limiting FPS/limiting it to high refresh rate
- Time to make the switch from console to PC thanks to my tax return!
- Radeon 20.1.3 Driver update safe?
- My rx 580 was stopped at the airport, couldn't board flight with it.
- Did i spend too much on my pc?
- I am struggling to find a good Full tower
- will a RTX2070 super run on my machine?
- $2500 build for a friend that is building his first PC!
- Anyone use a 4k TV as a monitor?
- AMD Ryzen 3900X or Intel Core i9 9900K
- Random Internet Disconnections from the PC
| Simple Questions - February 05, 2020 Posted: 05 Feb 2020 04:11 AM PST 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: 05 Feb 2020 05:23 AM PST So let me put this into context, I will be strictly gaming no streaming or media programmes etc. I have bought all my parts that consist of: i7-9700k Z390-Auros pro Asus RTX 2080 ti ROG STRIX OC Samsung 970 Corsair vengeance LPX 3200mhz 2x16gb EVGA Supernova 850w psu So the only things I have left to buy are case fans and decide on a cooling method. I was going to go with the NOCTUA NH-D15 so that I didn't ever have to worry about AIO pump failure however as the time draws closer I'm wondering what collectively everyone's thoughts are regarding this? I like the idea of no concerns over leaks with the Noctua. I guess what I'm looking for is if anyone thinks with all of my components the Noctua will not provide enough cooling? Also what people's recommendations on CPU cooling would be. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please put a budget when you're requesting for build help. Posted: 05 Feb 2020 10:21 AM PST There have been so many times where people needed help with a build or component upgrade and the budget wasn't listed. It becomes much harder to help when we don't know how much money you're able to spend. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 11:24 AM PST Hi all. I'm doing a new PC build. My last system I built is probably 9 years old. My question is about thermal paste. I got the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 chip. The instructions show installation of the chip then the fan with NO thermal paste. Is this how it is now? We don't need it? My son said he didn't need it with his now 1-2 year old build. If we don't need it, would someone please explain why not? Thanks! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Built my 92yr old Grandfather a PC after I saw the abomination of All-In-Ones he purchased. Posted: 05 Feb 2020 02:51 PM PST My 92 year old grandfather is quite adept at computers for his age. He enjoys watching a mega-ton of porn, manipulating photos of bird shit to make it looks like there's a hidden message, and he's writing his first book. Last week his Toshiba All-in-One with a first gen i3, 4GB's of ram, and a 500gb spinning drive shit the bed. He had multiple viruses and the computer was toast from age. He went out to Microcenter and purchased a Microsoft Refurished Lenovo All-in-One for $400. It was a hot pile of garbage. It took 15-20 minutes to boot into the operating system after every restard. It had an i5 laptop processor, 8GB's of ram, and a 500gb spinny drive. Garbage. Garbage. Garbage. I took it back and I built him this instead. Since he turned 92 just a couple weeks ago and I didn't get him a gift I went ahead and covered the difference in cost for this PC instead. I am finishing it up tonight! He's not going to know what to do with himself. Yes, I am putting on malwarebytes and a better anti-virus software so he can't gunk it up. I will also put a direct link to pornhub as a desktop icon so he can safely watch his porn. How did I do? Here are some pics of the parts!
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| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 06:47 AM PST I am planning out a new itx build and upgrading from an i5-4790k. I have been looking at the 3700x but Microcenter currently has the 2700x for $140 vs $280 for the 3700x. I am planning on using for some Photoshop and Premiere as a hobby and light gaming as most of my gaming is done on console. Do you think the extra $140 is worth it to go with the 3700x over the 2700x? Also I am factoring in the hassle of trying to upgrade the bios of the itx mobo to support the 3700 since it appears most itx b450 boards do not support out of box. Since you all are the pros, what do you think? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 03:20 PM PST So today my 2 sticks of ram came in and one had a chip on the corner of it (or something peeling?). Is it damaged to where I won't be able to use it when the time comes or is it fine? It's seems fine. But I don't know how durable ram is so I don't know if it's flimsy or tough. Any help would be appreciated. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I have a running PC. I have a properly wired case. I play games. But I am totally stumped on these. Posted: 05 Feb 2020 06:26 AM PST Here's a pic Ryzen 5 2600x Gigabyte b450m ds3h wifi 2x8 crucial ballistix 3200 ddr4 EVGA gtx 970 4gb (3.5gb?) 512gb SSD. Following questions I cannot figure out... Q: My ram says 11xx hz in the PC, it's ddr4 so that's really 22xx? But then it's rated for 3200 so it should read 1600 in the PC? I have no idea how to change this, and I can't figure it out... A: enable xmp in bios to overclock ram to it's real speed. Thank you u/MrBigWaffles Q: I want a custom fan curve for my gtx970 but I cannot figure it out. I'm beyond confused... A: MSI afterburner will let me customize fan curves. Thank you u/Ure_Mom_Gey and u/Ootter31019 Q: I think this is the last thing but hwinfo seems really glitchy, and everything else is showing absurdly high temps for my CPU, is this normal? What should I use to track my temps? A: I'm gonna try Ryzen Master and NZXT CAM as soon as I get home from work. Thank you u/U1traViol3t Thanks guys. Edit: will be trying all of these as soon as I get home from work today. You guys rock. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 08:39 AM PST This Sunday I'll be upgrading my GPU from a Radeon RX580 to a RTX 2070 Super. Aside from physically removing the old card and plugging in the new, what do I need to do to transition smoothly? Thanks! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerned about CPU to GPU bottleneck. Posted: 05 Feb 2020 03:41 PM PST When I put my parts into a calculator it says its at 18% bottlenecking. Ryzen 7 3700X & GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER - Bottleneck calculator - PC Builds https://pc-builds.com/calculator/Ryzen_7_3700X/GeForce_RTX_2070_SUPER/0Ud14o8A/ After doing a little more research I found out that Nvidia makes the gpu but gigabyte only put it's cooling solution on the card so it doesn't matter what make it is. I don't know anything about overclocking but can I do it and will anything make a difference? Is this calculator accurate? Should I downgrade my CPU to the Ryzen 5 3600, or 3600x or leave it alone? Upgrading the GPU to the 2080ti isn't an option as it's $500 more then my current 2070s. Current build. Please note that prices are not accurate and this is not the total paid. Criticism welcomed. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 03:12 PM PST My system fan pin on the motherboard is bent is there a way to fix it ? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 05 Feb 2020 02:46 PM PST What are y'alls thoughts on 1440p 144 hz or 4k when all i can find for anything affordable is either 60 or 75 hz? I would like 4k, but don't know if it is worth it when i can get higher refresh on 1440p [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Games feel smoother when not limiting FPS/limiting it to high refresh rate Posted: 05 Feb 2020 06:43 AM PST I've been experiencing some stutters in games (mostly due to RAM problems but this is now fixed). Rocket League was really stuttery when locked at 60FPS in game, so I locked the FPS to the highest (250FPS) and it was smooth AF. I then tried 120FPS: smooth AF. Then I tried 80FPS, but it was really stuttery. I then re-tried 60FPS, and it was still a little bit stuttery. The weird part is that when turning VSync on (which locks the game at 60FPS), the game is butter smooth. Is that a normal behaviour? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time to make the switch from console to PC thanks to my tax return! Posted: 05 Feb 2020 04:21 PM PST Build 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 School (Word, Powerpoint, heavy multitasking) If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) Nothing heavy, 4K and high framerates are not too important to me at the moment. I'd rather have a pc for everyday use. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? ~1000-1200 USD 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!).
Provide any additional details you wish below. I am starting with maybe a 10% knowledge of pc building! Constructive criticism and advice is all welcome! [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radeon 20.1.3 Driver update safe? Posted: 05 Feb 2020 12:31 PM PST I'm currently running version 19.12.3 and 20.1.3 is ready to update. I feel lucky because my 5700 has been good to me so far. A few crashes sure, but nothing serious concerning gameplay. These driver issues I keep seeing with other owners are making me nervous. Does anyone have any experience with the latest Radeon drivers and if so how did it go? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My rx 580 was stopped at the airport, couldn't board flight with it. Posted: 05 Feb 2020 10:18 AM PST My aunt was flying to my country from the US, Florida. She offered me to bring me some hardware I've got over there, mainly a psu and a gpu, the 580. She got here last weekend and informed me 'they', I assume TSA, told her she couldn't take the gpu on the flight. They would have gotten rid of it, they told her, had my cousin not been there to take it back with him. Every person I've asked about bringing hardware from outside borders has told me there are no issues I should be aware of. To just not bring many of the same things. This is not the first time I've brought something from outside. My psu is here, a couple months ago I brought myself a R5 2600, a b450 and some ram sticks. What happened? Why did my gpu got stopped before flight? Is there something I should be made aware of? My best friend tells me he believes there is foul play involved, that someone tried to take my gpu for themselves, appearently that happens often according to him, that its a long procedure to get back your stuff once TSA 'misplaces' it? But I honestly have no idea. My aunt offered again to have a friend of hers bring it to me by the end of the month, but I'd like to be made aware of anything that might repeat this past issue once again. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did i spend too much on my pc? Posted: 05 Feb 2020 04:13 PM PST I recently built a pc for the first time it cost me 1300 dollars i got an rtx 2080 an intel i7 9700 and 16gn of ddr4 ram, did i spend too much on this pc? or was it a reasonable price? ( i dont know alot about computers) [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I am struggling to find a good Full tower Posted: 05 Feb 2020 01:48 PM PST Hello guys. I only ever had one pc build experience before, but now I need to rebuild my system after an accident, and I need a new case. I have the fat Alphacool 420mm x-flow radiator which has an inlet and an outlet in the opposite ends of the length of the radiator. This is a big curveball for most pc case fitting. I bought it because I was seeking maximum performance, and I was kind of buying into any insignificant, or even arguable benefits to cooling. It is kind of costly, but still a good cooper radiator. I am not sure whether I want to part with it. Another thing is that I have a 3.5 inch HDD, and a 5.25 inch cd player which I need to shove somewhere. I might get rid of the HDD, but I must have the 5.25 drive bay. My previous case was Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, and I am very mixed about it. The quality was great, but the design was kind of obstructing, and I barely fit my stuff into it. ----------------------------- Components which will be taking up space: MOBO: MSI X470 M7 AC GPU: Gtx 1080 Ti w/ EKWB water block conversion CPU waterblock EKWB Velocity. EKWB pump/reservoir combo EK-XRES 100 Budget: don't want cheap crap, but don't want to splurge on stuff like Enthoo Elite, or the crazy looking "art pieces". --------------------------------------------- Please guys help me out on this one. P.S Also, I might be willing to replace certain parts. There are a few new trends I wasn't aware, such as EKWB now selling flat reservoirs. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| will a RTX2070 super run on my machine? Posted: 05 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST I have a GTX 980 right now Motherboard: Asus Rog hero VII Cpu: Ryzen 2700 7 basically my question is will an RTX 2070 super work? And would it be worth the upgrade with my specs or will I not see an improvement due to my CPU? thanks anyone who comments [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $2500 build for a friend that is building his first PC! Posted: 05 Feb 2020 07:15 AM PST Like the title says, I am building a PC for a friend who is building his first PC. He has been console gaming for most of his life and I was finally able to convince him to swap to PC gaming. Here is the list I have for him so far: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/26Mnyk) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QKJtt6/amd-ryzen-7-3700x-36-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000071box) | $309.99 @ Amazon **CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i PRO 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hmBTwP/corsair-h100i-pro-750-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060033-ww) | $124.99 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dmGnTW/asus-tuf-gaming-x570-plus-wi-fi-atx-am4-motherboard-tuf-gaming-x570-plus-wi-fi) | $189.99 @ Amazon **Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zcH8TW/gskill-ripjaws-v-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c16d-32gvkc) | $160.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P4ZFf7/samsung-970-evo-500gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-mz-v7e500bw) | $87.99 @ 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) | $168.99 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/88drxr/evga-geforce-rtx-2070-super-8-gb-black-gaming-video-card-08g-p4-3071-kr) | $473.98 @ Newegg **Case** | [Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nL7v6h/fractal-design-meshify-c-tg-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-bko-tgl) | $99.95 @ Walmart **Power Supply** | [Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6Y66Mp/corsair-rm-2019-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020195-na) | $119.99 @ Amazon **Case Fan** | [be quiet! SilentWings 3 PWM 50.5 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WrvZxr/be-quiet-bl066-505-cfm-120mm-fan-bl066) | $25.90 @ Amazon **Case Fan** | [be quiet! SilentWings 3 PWM 50.5 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WrvZxr/be-quiet-bl066-505-cfm-120mm-fan-bl066) | $25.90 @ Amazon **Case Fan** | [be quiet! SilentWings 3 PWM 50.5 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WrvZxr/be-quiet-bl066-505-cfm-120mm-fan-bl066) | $25.90 @ Amazon **Monitor** | [AOC CQ27G1 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6C6qqs/aoc-cq27g1-27000-2560x1440-144-hz-monitor-cq27g1) | $249.99 @ Amazon **Monitor** | [AOC CQ27G1 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6C6qqs/aoc-cq27g1-27000-2560x1440-144-hz-monitor-cq27g1) | $249.99 @ Amazon **Keyboard** | [Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GBCwrH/logitech-keyboard-920003887) | $195.89 @ Amazon **Mouse** | [Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7RbwrH/logitech-g502-hero-wired-optical-mouse-910-005469) | $47.99 @ Amazon | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2578.42 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | **Total** | **$2558.42** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-02-05 10:12 EST-0500 | Thoughts? Would you guys recommend any changes? I am a little out of my comfort zone with this budget and I'm hoping to efficiently use the budget. Thanks in advance for the help. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anyone use a 4k TV as a monitor? Posted: 05 Feb 2020 01:47 PM PST I need a new monitor and was thinking of using a TV as a monitor since i mostly use my computer for browsing the web and watching movies. Would this Samsung 32" 4k tv work well as a monitor? [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AMD Ryzen 3900X or Intel Core i9 9900K Posted: 05 Feb 2020 01:46 PM PST I am building a PC for the first time. Should I use a Ryzen 3900X or Intel Core i9 9900K? I have heard they're both good, but which one is better for gaming in 2020? It is mostly for gaming, however, I am also using this PC for video editing, programming, and Unity game development (all as hobbies, not professional) and maybe schoolwork. [link] [comments]  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Random Internet Disconnections from the PC Posted: 05 Feb 2020 12:12 PM PST Hi! So, I'm experiencing random Internet disconnections that last for a few seconds before reconnecting by itself. Some infos: -Connected via ethernet cable. -I'm on Win10 LTSC (1809). -The motherboard is an Asus M51AC (Asus H87M-PRO with a slighty locked down BIOS). -The LAN card is a Realtek. What happens exactly? Internet disconnects itself from the PC for a few seconds and then reconnects itself. While it happens the other connected devices are fine (both via cable and Wifi). When it happens? Completely random, I've noticed it more frequently while playing video games (especially Dead By Daylight and League of Legends), but that could mean nothing since I can notice it more easily from there when I get kicked out of a game session. Infact iirc it happened one time while I was browsing youtube. I can go for hours (literally 6/10hrs or more) without having issues and it randomly happens. Once a day at least tho, and usually when I play a game. What have you tried? -Different Modem. -Different cable and ethernet port. -Different ISP (I was having the same issue before changing it). -Tweaking the LAN options (disable battery saving, green ethernet and similar). -Updating/changing drivers. -Removing any other Wifi PCIe CARD that may conflict. -Checking the windows event report to check if anything wrong.-->I didn't noticed anything strange, but I'm not an expert about the application, so I may missed something, I'm not 100% sure. What haven't you tried yet? -Formatting and installing a different windows version. -Using a live Linux.-->Since I don't know the cause, I could stare at the desktop for days without anything happening and while having the issue anyway. For how long have you had the issue? A year or so, not sure, a long time anyway. Before buying a new motherboard or a new LAN card, I want to make sure that is actually an hardware issue. What do you guys reccomend me to do before I format everything? Did I miss something? If you need more infos, just ask. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
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