Build a PC: Simple Questions - January 07, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - January 07, 2020
- If you're buying used GPUs always consider applying thermal paste for better temps. I bought a used r5 240 with temps of around 90C When gaming. Applied paste and it's down to 70C max
- I finally did it, after lurking for over a year I finally build my own PC.
- if you have 2 monitors, does it matter if one is 60 hz and the other is 144? Does having 2 monitors reduce your videocard performance?
- I have all my parts except the GPU and the nvme ssd. Should I put everything together and then when those get shipped I can just put them in real quick?
- PSU Watt recommendations?
- troubleshooting 12-y-o kid's pc build
- Monitor is stuck at 64Hz, I can't change it (144Hz monitor)
- Surprise assortment of pc parts showed up for a Christmas build - need some guidance. Thank you!
- How long does it take for a first time pc builder to build a pc (air cooled)
- Is incompatible RAM really my problem?
- Upgrading my build, any thoughts?
- No trip to Microcenter is complete without....
- First build! Thanks to this sub and r/buildapcforme!
- After a LOT of problems - my first ever build is finally finished.
- How did you feel when you didn't get that post message after building your PC?
- Need help. Can’t find usb C input on msi x570 gaming pro carbon wifi
- Mid-range M-ITX build (1080P @ 60+Hz)
- First proper PC build
- Power Supply Suggestions?
- WiFi question
- RYZEN 9 & CHEAP MOTHETBOARD? Will it work? Desperate noob in need of help!:)
- ryzen 7 3700x/ gigabyte x570 gaming x no video output
- Is there any Difference?
| Simple Questions - January 07, 2020 Posted: 07 Jan 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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| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 07:02 AM PST By stress testing it would go all the way to 94C during the first 7 minutes so I had to shut it down from fear of it overheating. Now it can go past 20+min in a stress test without going past 81C Every used GPU you buy doesn't need thermal paste though. I also bought a used r9 270 factory OC card recently and the temps never go above 65C while gaming. Even while stress testing it never goes above 70C. Yeah I'm not changing the magical paste on that any time soon. Edit: as for the thermal paste I used, it's noctua nt h1 [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I finally did it, after lurking for over a year I finally build my own PC. Posted: 07 Jan 2020 09:58 AM PST I ordered most of the parts during the black Friday and cyber Monday sales but it took a while for some to ship and it's been a busy few weeks but I finally got around to building my first machine.
I know blower video cards are bad but considering the small form factor I figured it'd be the best option. BitWit actually made a video about this using the same case The build went a lot smoother then I thought, all those case wires looked intimidating but once those were all in the right place it was easy. Though who the hell thought the back end of the motherboard is a good place to put the front audio header!? Do all graphics cards have a little cutout just so these cables can reach this ridiculous spot? Other issues I ran into is the lack of fan ports on this particular motherboard. I was going to buy a different MSI board with 2 headers but I could get a good deal on this one. Considering I opted for an additional case fan I needed to order a 1 to 3 splitter. Everthing just worked at the first boot, I only had to a just the fancurve a little because it apparently suffered from "Rush to idle" causing the CPU fan to keep ramping up. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 01:10 PM PST hey guys, so I might buy a new desktop with a new monitor (144 Hz) and keep my current main 1440p 60 Hz as my side monitor and remove my 1080p monitor. Does it matter that the 2 monitors will be on different Hz, as in will the 60 Hz not downscale the 144 Hz to the same Hz or something like that? Also, second question, does having 2 monitors reduce the performance of your videocard? I think i've read something like this but im not sure I understood it. Im talking in the scenario that you game on the main one, and keep the second one for secondary stuff does (so in other words: the game is not displayed on both monitors). Thank you guys. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:32 PM PST Hi guys! I am currently upgrading my small PC tower. Something I'm not too confident with is wattages, so I'm looking for a minimum recommendation. PC is running:
My current old PSU has 255w and I was thinking of an upgrade to 550w (Corsair VS550). [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| troubleshooting 12-y-o kid's pc build Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:04 PM PST Troubleshooting Help:hi, noob here and mom to a 12-y-o pc builder. My son built his own pc June 2019 and it has been working great since then. He used pcpartpicker for his build. Recently, his pc has been shutting down / restarting while playing games on it. He states that the video card is overheating to 90-100 degrees. I do not know how to confirm this is the case - nor how to troubleshoot to find the problem and potential solution. My savvy 12-yo may (or may not) be trying to con me into allowing him to buy a new video card (RTX 2060 Super). Any suggestions on what may be causing the pc to shutdown and how I may be able to troubleshoot? Here is his PC Build: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor Motherboard: MSI B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 128 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR MK2 Video Card Case: NZXT H500 ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA BR 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Thanks! -virago [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monitor is stuck at 64Hz, I can't change it (144Hz monitor) Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:33 PM PST I can't seem to change the refreshrate. I use an RX 5700 XT and a DP 1.4 cable EDIT: I think I might have to install my GPU drivers.. haha.. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Surprise assortment of pc parts showed up for a Christmas build - need some guidance. Thank you! Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:26 PM PST Hi r/buildapc, I am just another lost soul in need of some guidance. I will try to keep this as short as possible in order to save you all valuable time: In essence, my GF wanted a gaming/streaming PC for Christmas and her parents went ahead and bought her an assortment of parts. It's actually pretty funny, because the parts showed up with two power supplies and no case. But they tried! It's kind of sweet. Anyway, here is the list of what they sent - she'd like to keep returns to a minimum because she doesn't want to seem ungrateful: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/fishersbeard/saved/#view=PtnTJx -Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor -be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler -ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard -OLOy 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory -HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive -Seagate Constellation CS 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive -EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB XC HYBRID GAMING Video Card -Silverstone Essential 750 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply -EVGA 750 GQ Power Supply (second unnecessary power supply) So basically I have three questions:
I've never built a PC before (I use mac because audio stuff and laziness) but want to help her do this. Thank you SO MUCH in advance for your time. I really appreciate this sub and reddit in general. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How long does it take for a first time pc builder to build a pc (air cooled) Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:16 PM PST | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is incompatible RAM really my problem? Posted: 07 Jan 2020 01:43 PM PST Troubleshooting Help:Parts List:
Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive. After assembling my build and plugging in the power source and monitor, no output is displayed. All fans spin and light light up, including a mobo LED, cooler LED, and RAM RGB lighting. After some Googling, this appears to be a very common problem. I have tried several fixes recommended online (described in next section), however many online sources point out it could be due to incompatible RAM. PCPartPicker gave me no warnings with regards to RAM, but after a post hoc search of ASRock's compatibility list for my motherboard, my specific RAM does not appear, however many similar sticks from the same maker (Corsair) are compatible. The relevant compatibility list is here. (Pinnacle Ridge processor). My question is short: Is incompatible RAM really my problem, or are there other things I should try? I just want the advice of an expert before I return these sticks for different ones. List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem. Things I've attempted:
Other notes:
TL;DR: My new build has no display output, and online resources suggest incompatible RAM is to blame (I have tried all other suggestions). I just need verification that this is my issue before spending money on new RAM sticks. EDIT: Intermittent update - My HDMI cable was not plugged into my GPU. I am unable to test this solution now, but will attempt in a few hours. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upgrading my build, any thoughts? Posted: 07 Jan 2020 01:36 PM PST Hi there. Upgrading my old i7 4770k build. Currently I'm running i7 4770k@4.1GHz Palit Gamerock GTX 1080 4x4gb 1333MHz DDR3 MSI z87-G43 Gaming Samsung EVO 120gb SSD Coolermaster Storm Trooper Case Upgrading to: Ryzen 5 3600 Keeping GPU 2x8gb 3600MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro ASUS Prime B450M-A (Was planning on getting b450 Tomahawk, but I'm very impatient and it wasn't available for 1 day delivery lol) Intel 660p 1tb NVMe SSD Fractal Design Meshify C Seems to me like it should be a pretty big upgrade, is there anything I should know or could've chosen better for not much of a price increase? Thanks for the input. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No trip to Microcenter is complete without.... Posted: 06 Jan 2020 05:55 PM PST A second trip to Microcenter. EDIT: sorry I have always lived near micro centers (within 5 minutes) and I guess I didn't realize not everyone is that damn lucky. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First build! Thanks to this sub and r/buildapcforme! Posted: 07 Jan 2020 07:06 AM PST Just wanted to share what I was able to put together thanks to this sub and r/buildapcforme I got most of the components on sale during the holidays so I saved about ~$400 from what's listed, which I think was awesome for my first build. I transferred Windows 10 from my laptop that was on it's way out. Edit: The GPU I got off eBay for about $130. I am planning on buying another SSD dedicated to running the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance/personal work. Overall very stoked! Here are the specs: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PWY2rV) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6mm323/amd-ryzen-5-2600x-36ghz-6-core-processor-yd260xbcafbox) | $145.99 @ SuperBiiz **Motherboard** | [ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kcCFf7/asrock-b450mac-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450mac) | $84.98 @ Amazon **Memory** | [OLOy WarHawk RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tRsnTW/oloy-warhawk-rgb-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-md4u083216beda) | $72.98 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9nhKHx/intel-660p-series-1tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-ssdpeknw010t8x1) | $112.99 @ Newegg **Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon RX 580 8 GB NITRO+ Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sF648d/sapphire-radeon-rx-580-8gb-nitro-video-card-11265-01) | $291.36 @ Amazon **Case** | [NZXT H510i ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BM848d/nzxt-h510i-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-h510i-w1) | $109.99 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [EVGA BR 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/r2TPxr/evga-br-600w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-100-br-0600-k1) | $49.99 @ Walmart **Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $99.99 @ B&H **Custom** | ["Phanteks PH-CB-CMBO_WT 19.68"" Cables - Internal Power Cables"](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mvjWGX/phanteks-ph-cb-cmbo_wt-1968-cables-internal-power-cables) | $32.99 @ Amazon | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$1001.26** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-01-07 10:37 EST-0500 | [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After a LOT of problems - my first ever build is finally finished. Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:50 PM PST As in the title, after a ton of problems and errors; faulty memory sticks, corrupted windows installations, bad pick of case(started with NZXT h500 and the thermals and cable management with my PSU was a nightmare), and the fact that building a pc for the first time ever is intimidating as fuck, I even build the whole thing from scratch two times because of changing the case - my first ever pc build is finally finished and I just had to share the excitement of joining the master race. I've always played games on shitty laptops or playstations and xbox's, until a couple of months ago i finally decided to invest into a full blown gaming rig. I couldn't have done it without the pc communities here on reddit, and my god has the journey and troubles been worth it. I have no clue how to add a pcpartpicker list so i'll write it out as the scrub that I am: MOBO: Asus prime z390-a CPU: I7-9700k Cpu cooler: CM 212 evo GPU: 2080S rog strix OC edition Memory: 16gb of G.skill tridentZ PSU: Corsair rm850x Case: Meshify C Dark TG Storage: 1TB + 500Gb of samsung evo ssd's I could probably have build a compareable pc for way cheaper if I chose brands like AMD and whatnot - but nevertheless im quite happy with the result. And sorry if the picture is bad - did my best to leave out my own reflection. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How did you feel when you didn't get that post message after building your PC? Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:50 PM PST Everyone talks about the long struggle of building a PC and the feeling of accomplishment when it posts but what about the ones who never got it to post or took too long on figuring it out? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Need help. Can’t find usb C input on msi x570 gaming pro carbon wifi Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:39 PM PST This is my first build and the only part I've been stuck on thus far. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-range M-ITX build (1080P @ 60+Hz) Posted: 07 Jan 2020 12:31 PM PST Build Help/Ready:Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do) Yes What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better. Primary use will be gaming. Will likely do some multitasking while gaming (spotify + web browsing + antivirus in background). If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings) 1080P 60-144Hz at recommended settings. Games will be a lot of indie titles and some AAA titles from a few years ago. I'm OK with having lower quality graphics for more frames on very graphic intensive games, but would prefer to not have really blocky textures. May upgrade to 1440P at some point. What is your budget (ballpark is okay)? Ballpark $550. I'm willing to spend a decent amount more per part if it means a significant increase in quality. 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!).
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| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:41 PM PST Hello everyone! I am planning on building a gaming pc, mainly for playing CS GO, TES VI and Fromsoftware titles. However, my knowledge of PCs is limited to the very basics (I know what a gpu and a cpu is and their role, but that's about it.) With that in mind, do the selected components make any sense? Thanks in advance!
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| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:40 PM PST My PC specs are below. I need help in choosing a power supply that can easily accommodate the needs of the PC. I plan on upgrading to an RTX 2070 or 2080 at some point (if that plays a factor). Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler RAM: Timetec Extreme Performance Hynix IC 32GB KIT(2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL16 1.35V Unbuffered Non-ECC for Gaming and High-Performance Compatible with AMD and Intel Desktop Memory(32GB KIT(2x16GB) Motherboard: GIGABYTE X570 AORUS MASTER AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ATX Motherboard Graphics Card: EVGA SuperClocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 PCI Express 30 Graphics Card Any and all help is greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:31 PM PST Building my first pc, just waiting on the graphics card to come in. Is there any option besides connecting via Ethernet to get wifi on the computer for the first time or is that a no? I really hope there is as connecting it to router via Ethernet cable isn't possible for me.. My mobo is the Asus tuf x570 plus (WiFi) [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RYZEN 9 & CHEAP MOTHETBOARD? Will it work? Desperate noob in need of help!:) Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:23 PM PST Hi! I'm building my first "powerful" pc. When ordering my only req was as much cpu performance as I could afford. In an attempt to save some money I might have made a huge mistake but wanted some input!
I'm getting, CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B450-F It seems like they are compatible on the Asus website. After watching some YouTube videos on smilar boards it seems like the VRM Heatsink is likely to overheat? I'm clueless here but just need some input from the pros! Will this setup work? :')
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| ryzen 7 3700x/ gigabyte x570 gaming x no video output Posted: 07 Jan 2020 02:15 PM PST Hello, https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZwdgPn I got an rxt 2070 super coming tomorrow so no gpu is in the system currently. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 07 Jan 2020 11:47 AM PST Hi Guys, is there any difference between these two power supplies besides that the one is semi-modular and the other non modular? Thanks in advance:) https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0775R3KDB?tag=pcp05-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 [link] [comments] |
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