Simple Questions - February 06, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - February 06, 2020
- I ordered a 1060 on eBay and received a 1080
- What’s the difference between a $250 monitor and a $500 monitor if they have the same refresh rate and response time?
- Is it okay to buy a used monitor? What things should I look out for when buying a used monitor?
- I riped my Amd rysen 2600 out of the socket
- Don't let worrying about whether or not you got the best deal ruin your PC building experience.
- is this normal gpu usage
- M.2 ssd potential conflict with sata ports?
- Did I miss something? My PC seems to under-perform
- What RAM is best for me?
- Motherboard and new CPU
- Help choosing a b450 motherboard?
- Is the AMD Ryzen 3700x good for gaming?
- Finally time to move on from my 4790k. How does this look?
- Advice for a non gaming pc.
- Budget $450 Gaming PC
- GPU question for 1440p
- CPU and GPU for 1080p 60hz new games on Ultra
- What should I get for a CPU cooler for a Ryzen 5 3600 that will be used as stock or with light overclocking, that hopefully won't hurt the bank.
- Good upgrade path?
- CPU/GPU Combo
- Reboot and select proper boot order
- 1080p 144hz vs 1440p 60Hz for gaming/photo editing?
- Is this a good deal?
| Simple Questions - February 06, 2020 Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:09 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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| I ordered a 1060 on eBay and received a 1080 Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:23 AM PST I informed the seller they sent me the wrong card, they told me it was their mistake and I could keep it. I got the drivers installed and checked GPU Z, so it's not a fake card. I don't know where I got this good luck, but I'm hoping it sticks around. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:20 PM PST I've been considering getting a 240hz monitor and I'm seeing the pricing range anywhere from $250 to over $500. So what differences should I be looking for when considering the more expensive options if they all have 240hz and 1ms? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is it okay to buy a used monitor? What things should I look out for when buying a used monitor? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:25 PM PST I want to get a 144hz monitor but I don't have enough money to spend at the moment, should I just save up and get it brand new or go for used? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I riped my Amd rysen 2600 out of the socket Posted: 05 Feb 2020 09:18 PM PST I built my PC it turned on first try and everything was working perfect but, one week later it wasn't outputting video. I went through all the troubleshooting tips and nothing worked so i decided to just rebuilt it to hopefully fix what ever the issue was. I took everything out of the case put the motherboard on the box I then unscrewed the CPU cooler screws and tried to pull the cooler off. I thought the thermal compound was just a bit solid so i pulled harder, the cooler came off.... with the CPU fused the the bottom and the retention leaver still down on the socket. i used a heat gun on the cooler to warm the thermal compound and twisted the CPU off there was 2 bent pins on the bottom so after seeing that and having a mild panic attack i slightly pushed them straight and went on with the build. After putting everything back together and finishing the cable management up I closed the side panel and screwed the acrylic side panel back on and pressed the power button. IT WORKED IT FUCKING WORKED it booted up and has been working perfect for the last week, I was really nervous as this was my first build. I would also like to say thank you to all you guys for helping me put together the part list . [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Don't let worrying about whether or not you got the best deal ruin your PC building experience. Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:07 PM PST Some may not worry about looking for sales and buy their parts immediately, but I think the majority of us spend weeks and even months waiting for the best possible deal on a component. Don't get me wrong, deal hunting is a super fun part of PC building, but at some point (at least for me) it can almost be obsessive. After weeks of searching, I'll finally buy a part. Then I see it for $5-10 cheaper the following week, and I'll feel awful. I'll debate returning it for the next few days, and sometimes I do, and sometimes I just decide it's not worth the hassle, and I live with the buyers remorse. I just need to understand that technology is always going to decrease in value. In the long run, (unless you are on a very strict budget) $10 saved on a few parts really won't make that much of a difference. So enjoy researching components and looking for deals, but don't obsess over saving just a few dollars here and there. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST im getting drops while im gaming, my gpu usage sipkes down and i get drops(i play overwatch in low setting), i run gpu stress test (uigine heaven) and i included a picture of my gpu usage during the test is it normal or something is wrong with my gpu. image of gpu usage : image benchmark score and results : benchmark im playing on 2k 144hz screen my pc specs : cpu: i7 6700k gpu: gtx 1080ti ram: 32 gb 2400 mhz game installed on HDD thanks for help! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M.2 ssd potential conflict with sata ports? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:57 PM PST Hello all:) Wanting an ssd to install windows onto and a couple of games but when adding it to my build on pc part picker I get the note: "The motherboard M.2 slot #1 shares bandwidth with SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports. When the M.2 slot is populated, two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports are disabled." What exactly does this mean and is it an issue. Thank you! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did I miss something? My PC seems to under-perform Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:07 PM PST First of all, here are my specs: Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Processor My computer doesn't seem to be performing to expectations. I just updated the BIOS (it was way out of date), and all other drivers are up-to-date but it doesn't seem to help. I just ran a 3DMark benchmark for Time Spy and got a score of 5979. I compared it with similar systems (same CPU and GPU) and benchmarks run in the last year, and my score is just below average. (Here is a comparison of my system with the top benchmark) Clock speeds seem to either be similar or, in some cases, mine are higher. Is there something I missed when building the system? Something I didn't install or something I did improperly? I need some help troubleshooting why my system is barely average. Or am I just expecting too much? I mentioned clock speeds because I'm not sure if any of these systems are overclocked. Thank you for your help! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:20 PM PST So I'm still on the fence on what ram to pair with my 3700X and 2070 Super. Currently i have the 3600mhz g skill trident z neo 16gb. I've been reading random forums saying 3200 is great just oc it. Then on the other hand I've read that "ryzen chips perform better with faster ram", does this mean the 3600mhz ram category or something else? Any help to better understand this situation is greatly appreciated. Also if you could break down your answers as I am still learning acronyms for all these components. CHEERS! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:18 PM PST Hey Everyone! I currently have the "ASUS TUF Z370-Plus Gaming" as my motherboard with a "i5-8400" as my CPU. But i were looking for a new CPU and found the i9-9900k which, i am very interresed in! But i am worried that they might not be compatible.. I tried testing in System builder and it gave me this message " Some Intel Z370 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Coffee Lake Refresh CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions. " Do any of you know if they would work togehter? :) [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Help choosing a b450 motherboard? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 01:38 PM PST I'm building a ryzen 5 1600 rx580 16 gb ram. I'm trying to find a decent motherboard that'll last me a year or 2. Getting confused with all these varying prices and b450 models??? Or should I go with another motherboard? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is the AMD Ryzen 3700x good for gaming? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:49 PM PST | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finally time to move on from my 4790k. How does this look? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 01:12 PM PST
My current 4790k is getting long in the tooth and I have some money burning a hole in my wallet. I will be bringing over a 5700XT, Samsung 970 Evo (which I might buy another and RAID 0 for funsies) and a Corsair RM750 2019 edition modular PSU. I play lots of stuff like PUBG, SC2, RDR2 and want to be able to play these games while also running some VMs in the background for some home lab stuff. I want a nice motherboard and don't mind spending for "top of the line". I also require Intel NIC on whatever board I buy. My main questions center around, how good is the Thermaltake AIO I have there? I'm buying it to match the case. Otherwise I'd buy a corsair but they're all made by asetek anyways right? I don't give two shits about RGB as well and in fact will probably replace the RGB fans with Noctuas or Cougars with excellent bearings in some obnoxious brown/orange throw-up color. So what do you think? I also have a 1440p 144hz IPS Freesync monitor. The 4790k is going to end up in a NAS doing torrenting and file storage. Probably downclock the hell out of it, install UNRAID and fill it full of SSDs and HDDs. Most of this stuff will be bought at Micro Center as well. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:27 PM PST Looking for a non gaming pc, it will run just basic everyday stuff, nothing video intensive. Here is the list I came up with, I'm sure there are some better options for ram, video, SSD and PSU. Trying to stay as close to $1000 as possible. (32GB ram was requested.)
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| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:18 PM PST Looking to get my hands on a Gaming PC with a Green Aesthetic case and overall look. I'm no expert at building PCs but willing to try and I'm learning as I go. Would be great to have something around the i7 or AMD ryzen 7 , but as long as it can run Games such as Warframe and Soul Worker. Would be great if I could get something that can be upgraded as I go once I have more funds. I would like for run these games not at minimum but recommend specs or better. Is it possible? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 02:14 PM PST My buddy is finally going to start budgeting for a gaming pc this year, and I am trying help him spec out his components. His budget is $1000 USD without peripherals. He is looking for 1440p and a baseline of 60 fps (bonus if more). His games vary to all types, so he is realistic to the settings needed per title. The first things we want to hammer out is the gpu and cpu. My initial thought was a Ryzen 5 3600 and a 5700 XT since that seems to be the best price to performance in that budget. My question is, is the 5700 XT needed though? Can he get the realistic performance he is looking for with a card in the next price tier down? Again, just looking for a solid baseline of 60 fps. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPU and GPU for 1080p 60hz new games on Ultra Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:54 PM PST I bought PC with Ryzen 3600 and GeForce 1660ti OV and old games are running fine but can't play new games on highest details in 1080p 60fps (Control, Metro Exodus, Assassin's Creed Odyssey). Help, do I need to buy better GPU or CPU? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 01:19 PM PST I built my first PC after a long trip to Microcenter in Yonkers, NY on Black Friday, and it's so much better than what I was used to. I loved putting it together so much, that I am already trying to figure out an upgrade path for it. As far as what I want it to be capable of and budget is concerned, it's mostly irrelevant. I am just curious to know how u guys would upgrade is as time goes on. TL;DR - What is a good upgrade path for my particular build? [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:30 PM PST Hey guys, I am upgrading my rig finally. Did I make a huge error in judgment by getting a 2600x to go with my 5700xt? Will I be bottlenecking my GPU? Will this perform well at 1080p 144hz? Thanks guys! [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reboot and select proper boot order Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:26 PM PST So this is my third post here this week and Ive gotten a lot of good responses but none seem to work although I think Ive narrowed down the problem, for some reason my computer doesnt detect my m.2 ssd (with my install of windows) so I cant boot up my computer and it made my hdd the primary which is why I get the reboot and select proper boot order error, if theres anyone that could help me figure this out thatd be awesome, i got this computer like 2 months ago and dont want to have to send it in for repairs or get a new one with the warranty so any help would be appreciated [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1080p 144hz vs 1440p 60Hz for gaming/photo editing? Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:08 AM PST I know this question has been asked a lot before but the majority of time it's gaming only, whereas I have the Photoshop side of things to consider too. I'm looking into upgrading my system and in a few months time my monitor. I'm currently using a 24inch 1080p 60Hz Dell u2412. My system usage is 50/50 gaming and photo editing and I'm torn between going for a 24" 1080p 144hz (adaptive sync) or a 27"1440p 60Hz (no sync) A 1440p 144Hz is simply too expensive because I need an IPS panel ( can't edit on a TN). I play a mixture of games both online FPS type and more story based Witcher 3 sorts and I know that both monitors would have their advantages. Obviously the 144Hz would be great for 'fast' games, but does it make much of a difference to single player games? Or would the bigger screen real estate and detail be better for those games and Photoshop work? I'm planning to be using an RTX 2060 Super as my GPU. I'd really appreciated any input from anyone here. My budget for the screen will be around £300 UK. [link] [comments]  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 06 Feb 2020 03:25 PM PST mobo cpu combo, i'm looking for this cpu specifically also what are the advantages and differences in the mobo? vs a b450 mobo (specifically the tomahawk max so i don't have to do a bios update) JUST THE CPU AND MOBO [link] [comments]  |
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