Quick question, I’m removing the protective film on my rtx 4080 super and am wondering if this backside plastic which has no tab is also protective film that needs to be removed?

Pic

Hey guys, I’m currently looking to upgrade my outdated PC that I built back in 2013-2014 in order to get more compatibility with current games without breaking the bank on a new build. I currently use this PC for engineering graphics software like solidworks.

Current specs

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VI HERO INTEL CORE i7-4770k 3.9-4.2GHz Corsair H80i Cooler Samsung 840 EVO 1TB SSD storage Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD boot drive Corsair HX750 PSU Crucial Ballistix Sport 16 GB DDR3 1600 MHz (x2 8 GB) EVGA GEFORCE GTX770

I don’t plan on building a new PC anytime soon due to financial reasons but I mainly play FPS/Extraction FPS based games on my ps5 like COD MW3/DMZ but I played CS:1.6/Source, CSGO, DayZ on this machine back in its prime and now trying to get into Gray Zone warfare which is what inspired this upgrade/post. Since this machine is over 10 years old not really sure what direction I should go in terms of GPU/Ram and/or PSU goes.

Would appreciate the feedback/suggestions, Cheers !

I'm looking to get a 27" 1440p 180hz va montior. but is worth switching from my laptop's 300hz 1080p ips 15"? I have a Asus g15 advantage edition laptop with a 6800m.

I have lego'd other peoples' builds together when they've needed help, but I haven't actually built a parts list before.. I'm moving my graphics card and my power supply, but would love to hear other peoples opinions/help on what I might have missed.

I don't do much super heavy gaming, but I like to play on decently high settings. I do some light modeling, but have never ran into too many issues with that even with my current PC.

Hoping to not have to replace it much in the nearish future, so I'd love to help me trouble shoot the build!

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rmB9HG)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Mm6p99/intel-core-i7-13700k-34-ghz-16-core-processor-bx8071513700k) | $334.99 @ Newegg

**CPU Cooler** | [Deepcool LS720 SE 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yBDQzy/deepcool-ls720-se-8585-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-ls720-se) | $89.99 @ Newegg

**Motherboard** | [MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/k7mmP6/msi-pro-z790-p-wifi-atx-lga1700-motherboard-pro-z790-p-wifi) | $189.99 @ MSI

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4kmmP6/corsair-vengeance-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-5600-cl36-memory-cmk32gx5m2b5600c36) | $113.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3cRsY/samsung-980-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p2t0bam) | $167.00 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LpbTwP/evga-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-xc-gaming-video-card-12g-p5-3657-kr) | $425.66 @ Amazon

**Case** | [Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bCYQzy/corsair-4000d-airflow-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011200-ww) | $89.99 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA 650 P2 650 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6p8H99/evga-supernova-650-p2-650-w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-p2-0650-x1) | $339.99 @ Amazon

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dKkWGX/microsoft-windows-11-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00633) | $109.99 @ Newegg

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$1861.59**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-04-30 20:31 EDT-0400 |

Hey guys, I just built a PC and my R5 5600X is running around 50° while only running light applications like steam/bios and only at or under 5% usage. I’m using the stock AMD wraith stealth cooler. Is something wrong or is this normal.

Hello my pc specs are the following-

MOBO: MSI b660m-a CPU: 13600k RAM: gskill ripjaw cl16 3600mhz F4-3600C16D-32GVKC PSU: Corsair rmx 850w GPU: 6800 XT

My game is constantly crashing and I suspect it has something to do with the ram being unstable. When I set XMP I notice the CPU SA is auto set to 1.350v, the CPU VDDQ is set to 1.200v, and DRAM is set to 1.360v. I’m thinking the vddq being that low is causing the instability maybe but I’m not even close to an expert. Can I raise this vddq and do you think it would help the crashing?

Thanks for any input. I tried to include as many details as possible.

I just built my pc a month ago and just today nothing. The LED lights turn on but the CPU fan not spinning, display is not showing anything, and an orange light on DRAM is steady. I took out the CMOS battery to reset bios but nothing. I hope it’s not the motherboard because it’s brand new and it might be a part that needs replacing.

I've been thinking getting a 7800x3d and for that I need also motherboard, ram, cooler and psu. Are these good/is there any part I should get a better alternative?

motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI AMD B650 AM5 ATX

ram: G.SKILL FLARE X5 F5-6000J3238F16GX2-FX5 2 X 16 GB DDR5 6000 MHZ (32-38-38-96)

psu: SEASONIC FOCUS GX WHITE - 850W - ATX 3.0

cpu cooler: DEEPCOOL AK620 ZERO DARK 12 CM

​

bonus question: I have gtx 1080 currently and I'm gonna upgrade gpu later but meanwhile I will be using 1080 (I play mainly cs2 and fortnite). Is 1080 even gonna work at all for example in cs2 or is the performance difference too much? I play with 1280x960 resolution and low settings. Right now the 1080 is doing okay I guess but does it matter if the cpu is just so much better?

​

I’m looking to set something up where I can play some games (fallout, GTA, etc) and run golf simulator software. I know I will need a case that can fit everything but will I need anything else? A motherboard, coolers, etc? So far I have the following:

• HP Elitedesk 705 G5 Ryzen 5 PRO 4.2 GHz - SSD 256 GB RAM 16GB
• 650 W powersupply
• NVDIA RTX 4060 chip

Any help will be greatly appreciated and I realize how dumb this question may come across to those of you who know what you’re doing.

Wich one is better for image/color quality? Both Fast IPS and almost same price. 10 bit cheaper

I use a laptop that cannot be undervolted and I need to actually see what my FPS is to test performance. I cannot use Throttlestop, MSI Afterburner may cause my laptop to explode (untested but been warned somewhat by other sources) and NVIDIA Geforce has... issues.

these are the specs from speccy

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1333MHz (20-19-19-43)

ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 (AM4)

(3440x1440@144Hz)

4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Dell)

931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA )

238GB PM9A1 NVMe Samsung 256GB (Unknown (SSD))

I just want to run modern games in 1080 at 144 and maybe 4k at 60 consistent nothing crazy.

I have recently finished the main part of my PC but I am missing a GPU and don't know which one would be good for my PC I don't really care if it is AMD or NVIDIA I just need one that can use the components as efficiently as possible trying to avoid the bottleneck any recommendations would be appreciated I attached the component list below

PCPartPicker Part List

Edit:

• I play like a little bit of everything but mainly shooters (CS2 - R6) and any kind of management / city builders (Cities Skylines - Rimworld - Factorio)

• My resolution and refresh rate are 1080p and 165hz.

• The budget is like a maximum of 650€ maybe a little more.

Hi, this is dumb question but is my setup considered 'safe'/are there any downsides? I have an MSI MAG274UPF monitor, which I connect to my macbook with one USB C cable for: power (via 65w PD), monitor (4k @ 144hz), and USB devices. I have an external USB hub (mouse, keyboard, etc), which I plug into the monitor. So everything is through a single cable. Did I luck out or is there any downside to putting a large load like this on the single cable? Thanks!

Hiya, I am looking to get back into gaming, since the last gaming PC I built was around 2016...

Anyways, my current budget is around £1000-ish but I would quite like a 4060 ti (16GB) minimum, or equivalent in the build.

The current parts list I've put together is as follows: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/xVfGFs

Any glaring mistakes or oversights on my part?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I need a bit of help finding a monitor for MacBook Air 13" M3. Even a coarse guidance is helpful, as I've spent over 2 weeks informing myself , and the more I look at options, the more I'm confused. I have never purchased external monitor in my life before for any computer - hence uphill learning battle.

Recent monitor/PC was 2012 iMac27 (2560 x 1440), and I was perfectly happy with it.

My requirements:

• 27-32" size (ultra-wide is ok too),

• integrated speakers (good quality like iMac above),

• mountable on walls/desk (100x100 or 75x75 mount holes at the back),

• under $500.

I'll be using monitor for email/browsing/document editing and movie watching.

I do NOT need monitor for: gaming, video/picture editing. I do not wish to spend $ on 5K.

I've read https://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/use-an-external-display. My Questionss are:
(1) I assume 2K resolution monitor should be supported? Correct?
(2) I am debating Dell, LG, and Acer.....my main concern is that some monitors cannot be adjusted through Macbook, but through some annoying joystick directly on the monitor (e.g. LG).

Including aforementioned 2 questions, which ones would you recommend: Acer, Dell or LG?
Feel free to suggest what NOT to buy as well, or some special advice I should keep in mind.

I’m thinking about buying an external SSD like Sandisk 2T ~600+ mb/s for gaming or maybe a M.2 with a USB C enclosure (if there’s any, I’m not sure if is possible to buy them like that)… My concern is that an external SSD may get damaged because of the excessive hot temperatures, so maybe a M.2 is the best option. I’ve been using a 128gb Sandisk flash drive now and then for gaming and it still working well, but I understand that it may die at any time, so what is my best option here?

I'm a video editor primarily using Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I've been experiencing some slowdowns, especially during preview scrubbing when working with multiple layers and using MOGRTs.

I'm looking for advice on how to improve my current setup without breaking the bank. I'm hoping to stay under a $500 budget. Here's my current setup:

Motherboard: TUF B450M Pro Gaming

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RAM: 32GB

Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

My coworker asked me to help her build a pc for the first time so I put together this list for her budget of $1500. She still needs accessories so I was wondering what I could do to lower the price of this build so she can afford a headset, monitor, etc. I have some that I can give her but preferably I’d like to keep them. I would like to get the price down a little bit without sacrificing reliability. I’m unsure of what brands are good nowadays so any help is appreciated.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9YRRt7

Context: I swap GPUs from one pc to the other, both pc works fine without GPU, but after installing it pc lights keeps turning on and off, same situation with the other computer.

Both power supply are greater than 600w

I tried to search everywhere for a solution but nothing seems to help, any suggestions?

GPU: 2060 & 2080 super

I’m new to the pc build world and I’m just trying to get my game to run without shutting off, I feel it has to do with something about my cpu running high an if so I’m wondering which parts would be best to upgrade/swap to prevent bottlenecks.

My specs are

Motherboard: B450 tomahawk max II Cpu: Amd Ryzen 5 2600 six-core processor Gpu : GeForce rtx 4060ti Ram : Kingston furry ddr 32gb

I've always had a Bequiet Dark Rock 4 on my 5900x but i've not been happy with the sound profile of it. Even with undervolting with pbo, I still don't like how the fan always ramps up everytime i do something. I've also tried multiple fan curves but a quieter fan curve for the common tasks makes the cpu run uncomfortably hot while gaming.
I know this is due the concentrated heat of ryzen processors, so i'm thinking of changing the cooler for something with more tolerance for these heat spikes. I've been thinking on AIOs, but I'm afraid the pump noise will be as much or worse than the fans ramping up. So I come to you, do you have any suggestions on what to do to better my sound profile without sacrificing temps and clocks?

So my dad asked me to build him a new office pc and this is what I came up with https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/vY9BRK.

Just want to know your thoughts on it and if there's anywhere I could possibly cut back and save a bit of money or if i should upgrade some parts.

Gonna be building a pc for the first time in a little bit here, this was the list of parts I was thinking about ordering https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cYyKTY and wanted other peoples opinions on it, also any tip advice you’d have for a first time builder would be welcome as well, thanks for any help

It would help if someone looked over my PC specs.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
CPU cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit
Motherboard: GIGABYTE B650

Memory (RAM): Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 (NVME with heat sink)
GPU: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Case: Corsair 5000D RGB Mid-Tower Case
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 (850W)
Monitor: MSI G274QPX (1440p 240hz)
I used Pcpartpicker to find all of this stuff. The total comes out to around $2,074.82 if that's important (I don't mind spending too much). Please let me know if any of the parts are incompatible or if any bottlenecks are present among the CPU and GPU. Thanks!

As the title says, what are some of your regrets you have from when you built your pc. Did you wish you knew something you didn't know at the time? Or perhaps regret buying a part? Or realized your build doesn't match your needs?

I want to build a sub 10L pc, mainly for 1080p gaming. The motherboard must have wifi.
I've been out of the loop for around 4-5 years, so I'm not sure if this is the best I can get with my budget.
So far I'm thinking on this:

​

I'm trying to buy everything on one place, in this case Amazon.
I should not have any compatibility problems according to pcpartpicker, but just wanted to be sure.
What do you think? I know that 750W is overkill for this, but I can't seem to find any other cheaper sfx psu from a known brand.

Also, es there any budget 1080p high refresh monitor that is worth it? let's say (hopefully) under £200?
thanks

Heya so I just did a post the other day asking about the switch from a gtx 1660 to a rtx 4060. I soon discovered that I needed to up the CPU and possibly the power supply and MOBO. So I thought I might just build one! My last PC build wasn't done on future proof but more about ££ at that time. Now I am thinking more future proofing / I want 10 years out of it / willing compromise after year 8 cause it will still be good enough on lower settings! So here is the current build! Please, let me know if it's a good build for the cost / any better combination of parts. Many thanks!

£1,501.00inc VAT and Delivery

*Under this new build I have my current build (for the last 5-6 years)

Case

PCS SPECTRUM II ARGB MID TOWER CASE (PWM)

Processor (CPU)

Intel® Core™ i7 12-Core Processor i7-12700F (Up to 4.9GHz) 25MB Cache

Motherboard

GIGABYTE B660 DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) (LGA1700, DDR4, PCIe 4.0)

Memory (RAM)

32GB PCS PRO DDR4 3200MHz (1 x 32GB)

Graphics Card

12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 - HDMI, DP, LHR

Graphics Card Support Bracket

NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)

1st M.2 SSD Drive

2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)

Power Supply

CORSAIR 750W CX SERIES™ CX-750 POWER SUPPLY

Get a discount code for 20% off select peripherals at Corsair.com

Power Cable

1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)

Processor Cooling

PCS FrostFlow 150 Series High Performance CPU Cooler

Thermal Paste

STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING

Sound Card

ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Network Card

10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT

Wireless Network Card

WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0

USB/Thunderbolt Options

MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS

-------------------------------------------

Current build:

OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home

System Model REDLINE XR

System Type x64-based PC

System SKU 1797149

Processor AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-Core Processor, 3593 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)

BaseBoard Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

BaseBoard Product PRIME A320M-K

BaseBoard Version Rev X.0x

Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB

Total Virtual Memory 25.4 GB

GTX 1660

I have an unraid machine that I just opened up a minute ago to do some cable management. When I closed it up and turned it on, my 32gb or ram is now seen as 16gb.

I reopened the machine and reseated the ram. Everything seems to fit and be secured. What did I do?

My husband and I built new PCs to upgrade from our old one that were built in 2015. Both times we have had friends help pick out parts and help us assemble them but these computers seem to be a bit of a mystery.
Our computers are all the same parts but mine in particular is having more issues than his. I cannot put my computer into sleep (where the computer turns off) or it will go into bios. I have also had my SSD randomly not have it's light on. It has not done this recently though. Currently it will work well for days maybe a week. I don't turn it off at night, and i can't put it to sleep only the monitors. When I come back to my PC sometimes it will be in the bios.

We have tried swapping my SSD and his. a clean install of Windows without and other drives. XMP on and off.
I don't know much about computers so I'd really appreciate the help. I'll do my best to answer what I can with what I know.

Parts:

• Intel i9 - 149000k 3.2 GHz 24 Core
• Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E Gaming WIFI II ATX LGA 1700
• 4 sticks of G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96 GB DDR5-6800 CL34
• Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCle 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
• EVGA FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING GeForce RTX 3090 24 GB
• Cooler Master HAF 700 ATX
• be quiet! 12 1200 W 80+ Platinum Modular ATX
• Windows 11
• Storage drives from my last computer