Simple Questions - May 01, 2021 |
- Simple Questions - May 01, 2021
- /r/buildapc x charity:water RTX 3080 giveaway!
- A couple friends and I built a "ghetto PC" for a friend who wanted to be as cheap as possible. After pooling our scrounged parts, this is what we ended up with. Behold! A true man's battlestation!
- Day 1,465 of HD630
- Should I Wait to Build A PC or Go Pre-Built?
- Got a 5600x
- 5950x + M.2 SSD Crashes Computer, Same Issue with RMA'd 5950X
- Can these specs run properly without a GPU?
- Will an underpowerd psu damage m other components
- I've built 3 PCs in my life and all have had an unfixable Buzzing sound in the Mic output (any headset)
- Got a 5900x!...But haven't been keeping up with gear. How's my gaming/3D Modeling Build?
- Would running a Corsair CX550M PSU with a 2600x and a 3070 be dumb?
- Leftover cables from be quiet 500dx case...where to plug in?
- Best CPU for VR to pair with RTX3090 + Valve Index
- My brand new power supply just blew up, what causes this?
- Questions regarding cooling for a RTX 3080
- Can a shorted GPU damage a working PC?
- Help with my first build!
- Computer under preforming
- Are Gigabyte GPU's good?
- Question about warzone
- Ryzen 5 5600x vs i5 11400f
- My first pc build not displaying
- Is it okay to use my ssd as a boot drive have it connected by a usb.
- New to PC building and need help.
| Simple Questions - May 01, 2021 Posted: 01 May 2021 05:00 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.
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| /r/buildapc x charity:water RTX 3080 giveaway! Posted: 01 May 2021 01:40 PM PDT Just over a month ago we were joined by PCPartPicker and charity: water to discuss the Water x Stream campaign and their incredible efforts to provide clean drinking water to communities around the world! Thank you to everyone that was able to participate, whether by donating, joining in on streams, or otherwise bringing awareness to this great cause. We made a promise then that if Water x Stream was able to surpass last year's record of $320,281 we would launch an RTX 3080 Founders Edition giveaway here on the subreddit. Thanks to the hard work, selflessness, and incredible generosity displayed over the last month - including an incredible final push from PCPartPicker themselves - charity: water has managed to surpass this year's $500,000 goal! So, courtesy of Nvidia, we've got one RTX 3080 Founders Edition to give away here on the subreddit. To enter, simply: Leave a comment on this post answering the question: "What is/was your favourite PC part, and why?" and include a PCPartPicker link to the part - no purchase necessary!
Thank you once more to PCPartPicker for their incredible generosity, to Nvidia for providing the RTX 3080 FE, and to charity: water for their commitment to delivering clean drinking water around the world. If you missed out on our initial announcement and still wish to participate, you can still donate to charity: water's campaign on Tiltify here: https://tiltify.com/charitywater/waterstream Good luck everyone! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 12:27 AM PDT EDIT2: TODO; Put the reddit account link of the lad who built most of this (since I posted for all of us, but he never gave me his account name lol) Parts list:
Total amount that he paid for all this: ~$300cad (for neither party wanted to just give/ take the GPU for free, and he wanted to buy a CPU cooler). His total happiness level afterward: Maximum :) EDIT1: Holy shit, we did not expect this post to blow up to this degree! Here are some general responses to some of the most common questions/ responses:
EDIT3: Some general difficulties that we had while building this:
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| Posted: 01 May 2021 03:20 PM PDT Now I don't expect anyone to read any of this but I just posted it here for fun whatever. Backstory, but back in April of 2017 I built a PC, pretty normal, a decently high end, 7700k, 32gb ram, z270 all that stuff, but left out a GPU because my parents told me they wouldn't let me have one because I would "game" or something, so I had this essentially top of the line (for then) PC with no GPU fine whatever I didn't game at all anyways so my productivity work was a bit hit by that (especially blender renders) Well I managed to finally get ready for a GPU with the release of the 2000 series, and since the 1000 series was so much better than the 900 series I was expecting similar gains, but nope, the 2000 series was a massive disappointment, so i was like, not really an issue I have more intense school now I'll just wait for 3000 series. Now many people can sort of see where this is heading, 3000/6000 series was rumored to be insane and it was, so I was like yes 3070/6700 time, but wanted to stretch to a 3080 or 6800xt, so decided to wait for just a couple more months right? to get a used card once demand died down, but then of course BTC shot up again, which made me very happy, I've been waiting for a GPU for like coming up on 4 years now, and was there for the first GPU shortage, all the way back in '17/'18, and when it crashed, well you could get a 1080ti for pennies, so now I was really excited, all it needed to do was crash and finally my now pretty midrange CPU could finally be paired with a good GPU. but its been months, and economists claim its not going to fall more, and well at least AP testing and another hard year of school is ahead so maybe no GPU for yet another year. I swear to god at this rate I'll upgrade my entire build before getting a GPU, and that's just kinda sad. So a combination of restrictive parents, lackluster options, and the bitcoin prices led to this is now day 1,465 of waiting for a GPU :D (My PC turned 4 a couple days ago) In fact the only dGPU I've ever used for an extended period of time was probably the dGPU in the family PowerBookG4 and it's looking like its going to stay that way for another year. So moral of the story? ¯_(ツ)_/¯ idk do what you want but don't be stupid. [link] [comments]  |
| Should I Wait to Build A PC or Go Pre-Built? Posted: 01 May 2021 04:39 PM PDT Basically just the question I asked above. I know GPUs are in short supply but I want to upgrade my current PC to a new one. Not that this matters but I work in IT so I know how to build computers and pick out the right parts for what I want to my PC to have. Just right now with GPUs in such high demand and being rarely available, should I just go prebuilt? It seems like its the only way to get a 30 series card. I do not have much time to try and hunt for an available card without spending a bunch of money over retail, but also do not want to wait potentially months before there is regular stock available again. Anyone here feeling the same way or have any tips on what I should do? Thank you! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 05:14 PM PDT Managed to score a 5600x without buying from scalpers. Now I just need a graphics card [link] [comments]  |
| 5950x + M.2 SSD Crashes Computer, Same Issue with RMA'd 5950X Posted: 01 May 2021 10:56 AM PDT Hello everyone, I like to think I am fairly knowledgeable and competent when it comes to building and troubleshooting computers... but I am completely stumped on how to move forward with this issue. Any help is appreciated. Short version: anytime I attempt to run my computer with a 5950X and an M.2 SSD, the computer crashes. Running with a 5950X + sata SSD or 5800X + M.2 SSD works fine. I've replaced every single part and now my replacement 5950X is having the same issue. Long version
Alternative parts I have tested with
Troubleshooting steps taken in step 8 above:
Troubleshooting steps taken in step 11 above
Troubleshooting steps taken after step 16 above
Based on the Overclock.net thread and this Tom's Hardware thread, this seems to be a more widespread issue. Now I have no idea where to go from here. With my first CPU, it appears to have been an issue with the single core boosting because on all core constant load (CPU mining) and with all cores downclocked to a low, fixed frequency, things appeared to be relatively stable. The second CPU is even MORE unstable and I can't get it to run for even a few minutes, even at reduced clocks. The SSDs work perfectly fine in my second PC. My main PC works perfectly fine with the 5800X. But BOTH 5950X have problems?? Excuse me but what the fuck? I have been able to replace EVERY single part. How is it possible I am still having issues? Is it possible I received a faulty replacement? Please send help. [link] [comments]  |
| Can these specs run properly without a GPU? Posted: 01 May 2021 09:33 AM PDT Specs: - Motherboard: GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE - CPU: AMD RYZEN 5 3600 6-Core 12-Threads (Max Boost 4.2 GHz) - RAM: Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 8GB 3200MHz Cl16 DDR4 Memory X 2 - PSU: Corsair TX650M 650 Watt 80 Plus Gold Certified PSU - SSD: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250GB NVMe M.2 Up to 3500MBps can this pc run productivity tasks (text editors, web browsers) without huge lags or crashes? I can't get a GPU currently for obvious reasons, but I don't want to buy an unusable PC. thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Will an underpowerd psu damage m other components Posted: 01 May 2021 05:24 PM PDT My psu from my new setup died so I was thinking of placing my 3060ti in my old pc. But I am scared of damaging my gpu for [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 05:18 PM PDT To be perfectly clear - I'm hoping to pull in some audio experts in on this post, as nothing from hours upon hours of research has helped me. I've talked to people in person and scoured the forums for any insight on this. I've spent hours rebuilding, trying different outlets, trying different headsets, trying different windows settings, downloading audio drivers. NOTHING has helped. I've built 3 PCs and every one has had this same issue. This leads me to believe its an error I'm making during the build process. I know its not a headset issue because they work fine on my laptop. Currently I have a headset that's wireless, which means no cord and as a result, no buzzing sound. But its not a complete solution because as probably anyone reading this post knows, THE BEST HEADSETS ARE WIRED. Not to mention the latency issues (the real reason im S1 in csgo). here is my current set up: Corsair CP-9020132-NA TX Series TX650M 650W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz, 3696 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 6 Logical Processor(s) Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" SATA III 500GB Internal SSD (MZ-76E500B) Thermaltake Versa H18 Tempered Glass Black SPCC Micro ATX Gaming Computer Case Please don't be shy to make me a recommendation, but please also keep in mind I've tried all the obvious fixes (yes even including restarting the device) [link] [comments]  |
| Got a 5900x!...But haven't been keeping up with gear. How's my gaming/3D Modeling Build? Posted: 01 May 2021 05:10 PM PDT Hey everyone! I had reserved myself to not being able to build this year with the lack of parts, but I was actually able to track down a 5900x! Problem, I stopped paying attention to new tech a while ago. I have a GTX 1060 that my buddy is lending me until I can track down a more substantial GPU like a 3080/3080ti. This will be my gaming, 3d modeling, DAW computer. Pretty basic, but you guys also catch the best deals. Let me know your thoughts and thanks as always! [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8wrPkX) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/84MTwP/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-8252-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-d15-chromaxblack) | $109.95 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3Mxbt6/msi-mag-b550-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-mag-b550-tomahawk) | $175.93 @ Amazon **Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4JBhP6/crucial-ballistix-rgb-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-bl2k8g36c16u4bl) | $109.99 @ B&H **Storage** | [Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yzfhP6/samsung-860-evo-1tb-25-solid-state-drive-mz-76e1t0bam) | $109.99 @ Adorama **Storage** | [Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DDWBD3/samsung-980-pro-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p1t0bam) | $199.99 @ Amazon **Case** | [Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact TG Light Tint ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mgwypg/fractal-design-meshify-2-compact-tg-light-tint-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-mes2c-03) | $119.98 @ Newegg **Power Supply** | [Corsair RM (2019) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jtm323/corsair-rm-2019-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020196-na) | $140.93 @ Newegg | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$966.76** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2021-05-01 20:04 EDT-0400 | [link] [comments]  |
| Would running a Corsair CX550M PSU with a 2600x and a 3070 be dumb? Posted: 01 May 2021 04:38 PM PDT I'm looking to upgrade to a 3070 whenever they become more available, and am wondering if my PSU could handle it. I'm fairly certain it can't, but it'd be nice if I could save a bit of money. [link] [comments]  |
| Leftover cables from be quiet 500dx case...where to plug in? Posted: 01 May 2021 01:38 PM PDT Image of cables: https://i.imgur.com/WINvAR2.jpg This is from the 500dx case of be quiet. My motherboard is the msi b550 gaming carbon wifi. Any ideas how i plug these in? [link] [comments]  |
| Best CPU for VR to pair with RTX3090 + Valve Index Posted: 01 May 2021 01:38 PM PDT Hey guys, I recently upgraded from a 1080ti to an RTX3090 and while trying to push the Valve Index to 120 or 144hz, I seem to be getting about 20-25% reprojection in the game I am playing at 120hz which I think is because of the CPU frame times spiking. My CPU is an i5-8600k @ 4.7Ghz. My CPU or GPU usage isn't usually that high either. If I am correct and its the CPU holding me back, what is currently the best CPU I could get to allow me to push the higher hz of the Valve Index? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| My brand new power supply just blew up, what causes this? Posted: 01 May 2021 06:19 PM PDT Hi everyone, I hope this is the correct sub for this! I have had nothing but problems with this specific power supply, it's a Corsair HX1200 (1200 watt) which I wanted to run a setup with two graphics cards (I'm in data science, please don't hate me). The first one I received was DoA, so returned it and requested a replacement. The replacement took about a month overall, but once I received and installed it, everything seemed to be running smoothly. I've used it for two-ish weeks now with no issues. Today I was running a pretty normal load on the computer, both cards were being used, then I decided to play a game while the cards were being used.. the computer suddenly shut itself off and I heard a "POP". I was really worried about a fire or frying my other components within my setup (thankfully everything is okay after switching back to my old 850 watt and taking one of the cards out).. I'm kind of left wondering if, after going through two PSUs in such a short period of time, am I doing something wrong? What would cause a power supply to blow like this? I want to order a replacement but I haven't had good luck with this particular PSU so I'm contemplating just asking for a refund and going a different route. Has anyone else had this sort of bad luck with PSUs? What can you do to extend the life of these components if this is some sort of user error on my part? Thanks for taking the time to look at this! [link] [comments]  |
| Questions regarding cooling for a RTX 3080 Posted: 01 May 2021 01:37 PM PDT So I managed to score a 3080, and I need to upgrade my case and power supply. I want to keep my temperatures down and my 3080 cool and not heat up too much when I install everything. The P400A Digital Case has three front fans AFAIK. I have the stock motherboard fan from my AMD processor. Should I get a exhaust fan as well? [link] [comments]  |
| Can a shorted GPU damage a working PC? Posted: 01 May 2021 05:14 PM PDT My friend's AIO leaked down onto his GPU while the PC was on, it black screened I assume. I'm going to try to clean it with alcohol and test it in my PC (is it even worth trying at that point?). So, can a broken, shorted GPU mess up a working computer, or will it just not work? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 05:09 PM PDT build Hello! So this will be my first build i put together, the only questions i got are 1. Is my SFX PSU to expensive? 2. Do you think my motherboard will be a good fit for the case or just invest into a new motherboard. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 01:10 PM PDT I have a 3080 evga FTW3 I7-10700k not over clocked 1200watt power supply 32gb ram m.2 drives 4k 144hz predator monitor My computer seems to do worse now than when I had my 2770 super. I have used DDU and updated all my bios and all. But I can't seem to stream fall guys due to encoder lag, or minecraft, or cold war even though fps is fine when playing. My cpu does not go over 70 percent usage or 70c and I changed the intelipmm in the registry files already. My cpu also stays at 4.5 ghz whether on the desktop idle or in any game. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 12:52 PM PDT I found a Gigabyte RX 5500 XT OC 4gb for €300, which is a great price in the current situation. Should I get it or wait for others to go down in price? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 02:11 PM PDT Can someone tell me why my pc won't run warzone good ? I keep dropping frames I'm running a gtx 1080 and a i59400f thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 May 2021 01:43 PM PDT Hey! Would you rather pick the ryzen or the i5 for JUST gaming. Didnt saw a really big difference at the fps ingame. And its alot cheaper. What do you guys think ? [link] [comments]  |
| My first pc build not displaying Posted: 01 May 2021 03:49 PM PDT Hi guys, So i just had my first pc build today CPU - Ryzen 5 3600 GPU - GTX 1080 8GB Gaming x Motherboard - GIGABYTE Aorus 450 M RAM - 16 GB RAM 3200 Corsair Vengence HDD - 1TB SSD - 480 M.2 PSU - 750 Nox 80 PLUS a friend did update the bios for 3000 series so after i finish the build , i installed windows i installed every driver was on for like 30 minutes after i installed everything i had to restart the pc , but now the computer turns on put no display on the monitor i tried some fue things 1). I removed all the hardware, except the processor & power supply. It turned on, but same issue. 2). I tried removing the RAM , then switching the RAM slot , still nothing. 3). I tried new HDMI cable , new monitor. 4). I tried removing the GPU and put it back again. Any idea how to fix this issue or what is wrong with my computer? Did the motherboard BIOS got reset? Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| Is it okay to use my ssd as a boot drive have it connected by a usb. Posted: 01 May 2021 03:33 PM PDT My boot drive right now is actually a hard drive, I'm just trying switch and I don't know if the ssd will work with a usb connection. It seems to be recommend to use a sata cable, but I only have one and it's hooked to the hard drive. [link] [comments]  |
| New to PC building and need help. Posted: 01 May 2021 03:33 PM PDT I'm looking at building a gaming PC with a budget of around $1200 and was looking for help in what parts I would need, any help is appreciated as I feel in over my head being a console player for most of of my life. [link] [comments]  |
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