Build a PC: Simple Questions - June 14, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - June 14, 2020
- 6 cores CPU in 2020?
- After about two days of building/troubleshooting, my first PC build is now complete!
- RX 5700 XT performs better than RTX 2070 SUPER in most games with its latest drivers?
- [US] Petition to make location mandatory in the title.
- Mouse in the Computer, No longer boots
- First Build Complete!
- Is Ryzen 5 3600 still worth the $80 over Ryzen 5 3500?
- Been dealing with the troubles of HDR on Windows 10
- Please have a look at my budget build. (~500€)
- Looking to move from console to PC next gen. What's everyone's opinion on this build?
- PC power decreasing over time
- New PC builders guide
- Just finished my first PC build!
- 1080P vs 4K Monitor buying
- Is it worth paying extra dollars for an ssd?
- Clocking AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on A320M Pro MAX atleast 4.0 Ghz?
- 2020 PC Build Complete! Thanks for the help
- Disabling the Intel Management Engine Backdoor on Modern Hardware.
- Just completed my first build and I couldn't be happeir!
- Gigabyte B450M DS3H / Ryzen 3 3200G compatibility
- Used AIO Cooler?
- Thoughts on this build ?
- Building a 4k editing capable PC for my friend with the Ryzen 9 3900x
- Debating upgrading this year
| Simple Questions - June 14, 2020 Posted: 14 Jun 2020 05:12 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. Examples of questions:
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| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 03:48 AM PDT TLDR: PS5 just released with 8 cores CPU. Would 6 cores be a problem for gaming 2-3 years from now? Howdy. I'm planning to build a new PC, mainly used for games. I play kinds of games that are CPU hungry. Like beamng drive & cities skylines. Also, I'm planning to jump into VR gaming. I already have a graphics card that currently serves my needs well, a GTX 1060 6GB, so it doesn't count towards my budget now. I'm thinking of buying the Ryzen 5 3500 or 3600 (so you can think this as my budget). But what gets me thinking is the console release. With ps5 & new xbox coming with 8 cores, I'm worried that 6 cores CPU would be an issue 2-3 years from now. All the tales so far have been "no games are utilising that many cores", but the fact consoles are using 8 cores, game developers will start making games that use all 8 cores. Should I go with Ryzen 7 2000series to get more cores, or get the newer Ryzen 5 3000 series? Edit: thank you for the overwhelmingly positive response people! [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After about two days of building/troubleshooting, my first PC build is now complete! Posted: 13 Jun 2020 11:16 PM PDT OH BOY. Folks, after dreaming of having a real gaming computer and only owning a gaming laptop I have finally completed my very own PC build! It was so much more work than I thought but it was all worth it for this. Very thankful for this community man. Even if I don't post here often I always read threads and honestly you guys, along with Linus Tech Tips and Gamers Nexus, were one of the biggest reasons I decided to finally pull the trigger and build my own computer finally. So, here are some photos of my completed build! Specs are as follows:
Some takeaways from me:
Other thoughts: cable management is so much harder than videos make it seem lol [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RX 5700 XT performs better than RTX 2070 SUPER in most games with its latest drivers? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 03:42 AM PDT I know it's just a random youtube video but still pretty impressive for a $365 card vs a $500 card: https://youtu.be/c5iUMtFOKXY?t=52 What are your thoughts? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [US] Petition to make location mandatory in the title. Posted: 14 Jun 2020 08:11 AM PDT this sub is becoming a worldwide hub for help, meaning a large amount of post are people form outside of the US which completely change mayor factors like availability, used market, and price to performance equation between major brands. Therefore a simple tag would make it so much simpler to provide help, and eliminate confusion about the different types of dollars ($cad, $aud). [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mouse in the Computer, No longer boots Posted: 14 Jun 2020 07:14 AM PDT One day last year I got home from work, try to boot the computer and within 5 seconds of normal booting up noises the computer turns off. I try again a few more times and the same thing happens. I leave it about 30 minutes and then try again but it gets worse. Only a split second of activity before nothing. I open up the computer (I built the computer back in 2013) and find a live mouse. The mouse was probably there because of my cats but I don't how long it was there or how it even managed to get in there. It may or may not be related to the computer problems. I released the mouse and checked the connections but everything looks normal and no teeth marks, bare wires, mouse droppings or anything else odd looking. I left it at that... The computer was already 6 years old and I laptop was was capable of doing anything I needed to do on a computer. Roll on last week and because of lockdown, out of boredom I decide to diagnose the problems so I can fix my computer. I thought it could be the PSU, so I purchased a PSU tester which I received this morning and I get the following reading: Sorry I didn't realise the picture quality was so bad, but everything looks fine other than the +5V reading, which shows 4.3 and flashes. I don't know if this is such a bad result and is causing the issue I'm having. After doing this I took everything apart, and with just the processor (new thermal paste), one stick of RAM I am getting the same issue (see video below, I am using the case just for the power switch, and I try to power on twice). Note the PSU fan spins a little, the CPU fan does little more than twitches. https://imgur.com/a/er8Qn01 - Apologies for the portrait video! Any help/advice greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:31 AM PDT After many months of waiting, saving, and ordering one part at a time, my first build is finally done! https://imgur.com/gallery/qrzu0qh SPECS: Ryzen 7 3700x AORUS X570 Elite Team Group Dark Za 2x8 GB 3600 CL 18 RAM bequiet! Dark Rock 4 Sabrent Rocket 500 GB NVME PCEI Gen 4 (boot driver) WD SN550 1 TB NVME AORUS Radeon 5700 XT EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750 80+ Gold PSU Phanteks p400A (non rgb) [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is Ryzen 5 3600 still worth the $80 over Ryzen 5 3500? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 04:16 AM PDT Yep you read that right. Both cpus are on $80 price gap over here. A lot of people recommend getting the 3600 but price kinda varies in each country. What do you think? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Been dealing with the troubles of HDR on Windows 10 Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:15 AM PDT So I finally built a capable PC and bought an HDR 600 rated monitor. It's been an ordeal to set it up, to say the least. Switching between SDR and HDR settings on the monitor depending on what I'm doing, using the right browser for HDR YouTube content (only Microsoft Edge works), or simply watching an HDR movie with a decent movie player is a hassle. Then I noticed the sun was coming up. So, I went outside and I realized real life is in HDR...and this shit is beautiful. Just green, green everywhere, and the sun doesn't blot out the sky like a monolith. Shades of everything. I was so used to scrutinizing the color depth and contrast ratio on this new monitor I feel like I forgot what real life color was like. Experiencing it first hand, coming from a dark room and a monitor, it was revealing to say the least. The point is, I guess, don't get too wrapped up in making the experience perfect. It's gonna be as good as it gets, but it pales in comparison to the real thing. Enjoy it for what it is. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please have a look at my budget build. (~500€) Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:55 PM PDT Hello people of reddit, i´m finally able to build a modest PC. I´ve been comparing some components and builds, but my knowledge is limited and i would appreciate any professional insight before i make an expensive mistake. My Budget is around 500€ and i´m building this PC in Germany, europe. It is possible to switch some parts listed below for slightly more expensive ones, but there needs to be a good reason for it. I have a tight budget, but i also want to make a decent purchase which will last me a bit. The only part i´m unwilling to exchange is the graphics card; Since i already use it in my current PC and it works fine enough for my purposes. I also have some HDDs lying around, which will be used together with the SSD. I intend to use this computer for gaming. I´m mostly interested in playing games such as Dishonored 2, Crusader Kings 3, Borderlands 3, Bannerlord, and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077. As long as i will be able to reach decent medium settings in games such as Cyberpunk and Dishonored 2 i´m content. The Build: GPU: ASUS Geforce 1050ti (This can´t be replaced) Powersupply: 500 Silentium Vero L3 SSD: 240 GB Patriot Burst Ram: 16GB (2*8GB) DDR4 GSKill 3000MHz Aegis Mainboard: MSI B450M Pro-VDH Max Processor: AMD RYZEN 3 1300X Casing: ANTEC NX100 Or Kolink Stronghold Windows 10 End Some more specific questions: Is it worth it to spend a little exta on a 500W Seasonic Core-GC? I´ve seen quite a lot of people stressing the importance of getting a gold certified power unit. Is the ANTEC case big enough to be comfortable? I don´t care much for looks, but i would like to be able to comfortably replace and switch parts. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Looking to move from console to PC next gen. What's everyone's opinion on this build? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 03:12 AM PDT I'm on Xbox at the moment and I'm considering moving to PC next gen depending on the prices of the new console. Anything above 550$ I'm moving to PC. Here's the build just the case missing, please let me know what you think and recommend a case in the process : https://pcpartpicker.com/list/L3LmzN Thank you [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 09:55 AM PDT I noticed over the time of my pc that the 3d mark score is lower than it should be, by about 500ish, and still decreasing. Anyone know how I can slow down the rate my pc is getting weaker, what I can do to keep it high, or if it's just silicon lottery giving me lower scores? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 12:15 AM PDT As someone who recently built their 7th pc, I thought I'd help people out with their first time build experience. Knowing how crazy the shortages are for parts, I know there's quite a few of you out there. These are solely based off my time building and I will only speak for myself or trusted individuals near me. These are opinions! Criticism and anything that anyone wants to add or ask about go ahead. Best stores to buy from (digitally, micro-center doesn't count) 1.Newegg. Pretty much just amazon that focuses on electronics and the technology world. Very reputable and if you have a problem, their customer service is a good thing to go through. Prices are always competitive and more likely than not, has in stock products others don't. Better for dealing with a defective/doa (dead on arrival) product, rather than a product you broke. Look just stop breaking stuff!
How to find out if your pc parts are compatible.
These are all opinions. Thank you for your time and if this indeed helped you with a build, enjoy. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Just finished my first PC build! Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:45 PM PDT As the title states, I just finished my first ever PC Build! Build Parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T2vF6R Image: https://imgur.com/a/DpubzBV (Not yet cable managed) Thanks to r/buildapc for helping out! [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:36 AM PDT Hi all! I am currently in the market for new monitors. Ideally I would like three matching monitors of the same size. However I am torn. I would LOVE 2k or 4k matching monitors, but that's way too much money. With YouTube now marking 720P as non HD anymore, would I be making a horrible mistake on getting decently nice 1080P monitors vs 4k? or two 1080P and 1 4k? Max size would be about 27". My concern is that 1080P will soon be so obsolete I have to buy new monitors sooner. PC is mostly used for gaming, but I would also be doing work with the monitors. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is it worth paying extra dollars for an ssd? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:56 AM PDT Thinking about getting 1 tb ssd. im currently in between samsung 860 qvo and 860 evo. I will be using it for general purposes and gaming. Is it worth paying extra 70$ for it? What will i be losing, what are the benefits? Should i get different ssd?
edit: to be clear, im not talking about ssd vs hdd. I own an ssd and will be getting a new one but i was wondering if its worth paying additional 500 Turkish Liras (70 USD) for a different model ssd second edit: i bought the qvo from amazon, should arrive tomorrow. thanks everyone! [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clocking AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on A320M Pro MAX atleast 4.0 Ghz? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 04:26 AM PDT Saw some vids on YouTube about A320M clocking AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 4.2GHz, and them saying it's totally safe, can you guys guide me through it? P.S I have a 550W Power Supply tho so ain't worried about CPU voltage. Thanks tho. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 PC Build Complete! Thanks for the help Posted: 14 Jun 2020 09:16 AM PDT Late to posting this- MB: MPG X570 Gaming edge Wifi Cooler: Wraith Prism (Next Upgrade) GPU: Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x Memory(Adding 16gb More): Patriot Viper DDR4-4000mhz-16gb PSU: Seasonic Focus 550w (FM) [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disabling the Intel Management Engine Backdoor on Modern Hardware. Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:28 PM PDT Two quick things to get out of the way first: A.) I am in no way connected to the project linked below, I just think it is quite cool, and B.) yes this is a throw-away account for reasons. If you want to begin looking into why Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) is a potential privacy and security hazard, you can start by consulting this thread and some of the comments and links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/bbz8gr/how_intel_wants_to_backdoor_every_computer_in_the/). **Onto the meat of this post:** for a while now the most modern hardware you could get with Intel ME disabled was 7000 series Intel *at best* unless you could run ME_cleaner 12 yourself which is no easy task and even then success was not guaranteed. Now however (or really for the last year+ but I just happened to find it) someone has found that the AsRock Z390 Taichi motherboard has the HAP bit left somewhat exposed, and with a little modding they've been able to make a BIOS version with the HAP bit turned off: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/asrock-z370-z390-taichi-and-some-others-actively-modding-firmware-with-intel-management-engine-disabled-new-method.259319/, essentially disabling (not deleting) Intel ME. In other words your motherboard will now look basically just like the ones the US government itself buys: Intel HAP bit disabled thus Intel Management Engine disabled. All you need to do to get it to work is to follow the instructions to update the BIOS on the Z390 Taichi board, and you will have significantly reduced the chances of the Intel ME backdoor being an issue for you. The process is very n00b friendly (unlike ME_cleaner), and the mobo and chips are getting pretty wallet-friendly too. To further remove the chances of ME being an issue, use a NIC and/or Wifi card with a chipset NOT built by Intel. The combination of the two should get the chances of the ME backdoor being a problem down to near zero.So now using this specific motherboard + BIOS combo we can have up to Intel 9000 series chips Intel ME-free (or at least disabled). If you do choose to do this, I'd also suggest getting an Intel chip without hyperthreading: https://www.techradar.com/news/intel-cpus-can-be-exploited-unless-you-disable-hyper-threading-linux-dev-claims (or at least disable it). If you have questions please contact the OP of the above linked thread, I'm just a n00b who is glad to be able to increase security/privacy (if only slightly) on a relatively modern system. The relevance to this sub (which is mostly gaming and work related builds) is obvious, but to spell it out: if you want to build a modern-ish system with no (known) hardware level backdoors, this is the easiest way to do it. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Just completed my first build and I couldn't be happeir! Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:22 PM PDT I know there are probably hundreds of these going around right now but I just wanted to share how stoked I am now that I completed my first pc build! This build would have been impossible if it were not for this reddit and r/buildapcforme, so thank you all. When I was building it, I actually freaked out because it wouldn't boot. I unplugged everything, reapplied thermal paste, etc. only to realize after surfing this sub, that I didn't push my RAM hard in enough. Sure enough, the sticks had been loose the entire time. Absolute idiot move on my part but I guess we all make mistakes sometimes. Unfortunately, now that I have joined the pc master race I am scared for the future of my bank account, especially since I will be a college student next year but hopefully I can subsidize new gpus and cpus with a job and STONKS. Any ways, felt like I had to share. (Here are the parts for the SFF build below, I had to switch out the PSU because of COVID supply restrictions) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dZXyyk [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gigabyte B450M DS3H / Ryzen 3 3200G compatibility Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:21 PM PDT I am looking to build 2 new computers, 1 for my parents and 1 for my grand parents. Both are using 10+ year old machines with integrated graphics. No gaming capabilities needed. As such, I believe the AMD 3200G would be an excellent cost effective fit. As for motherboard options, I am less sure. It would seem that the Gigabyte B450M DS3H is a good fit: https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-b450m-ds3h/p/N82E16813145083 My questions however, it seems that this board is only compatible with the 3200G with a bios update (that this board now comes with preinstalled?) My question is what happens if there is a BIOS failure of the motherboard of some kind? Is it possible for the motherboard to "lose" it's support for the 3200G and the machine to be bricked without flashing bios using an old CPU? Thank you to those that take the time to read / reply. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 01:12 PM PDT I know there is always a risk involved buying used components. But has anyone purchased a used AIO before? Is there anything specific we should examine/inspect before making the purchase? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 12:48 PM PDT 1.AMD RYZEN 5 3600.
3.MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX. 4.16GB G SKILL X FLARE 3200 MHZ CL16. 5.Seasonic CORE GM 650w 80+ Gold Semi-Modular TUF Gaming Alliance. 6.WD BLUE M.2 250 GB SSD. 7.1TB HDD.
I will use this build for gaming. Thanks. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Building a 4k editing capable PC for my friend with the Ryzen 9 3900x Posted: 14 Jun 2020 12:34 PM PDT Build Help/Ready:Hello i'm building a PC for my friend so he can edit 4k videos in premiere pro and some light gaming (cs go, League og Legends, Valorant, CoD Warzone). Minimum 144 fps in esports titles on highest settings 1080p. Budget is around 1800 Dollars but the parts will be bought in Denmark.
Any help will be appreciated i don't know specifically what you need to edit 4k videos but i thought the 3900x would be the best at it in this price range. And do you need a good GPU for video editing? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 02:34 PM PDT Hey guys, I'm currently debating on whether or not to upgrade this year or wait for DDR5 in 2021. I currently have:
I get acceptable FPS in practically all games, but I recently got a 1440p, 144hz monitor, and I'd really like to take full advantage of that. My main games are Escape from Tarkov, WoW and CS:GO. I would most likely wait for Ryzen 4000 release and the 3000 series from Nvidia. Any thoughts? [link] [comments] |
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