Build a PC: Simple Questions - June 19, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - June 19, 2020
- A PC-User's Purchase "Guide" (it's not...just the ramblings of an idiot) to High Quality Audio on your system.
- 1st Gaming PC Build Complete! A Gift from the Wife.
- 7 months later and i'm still yet to actually use my Strix 5700
- Do you have your PC on your floor, or on your desk?
- Did a faulty PSU hose my CPU / mobo?
- Help a console gamer with pc specs
- My 2020 Build; Finally Upgraded From an FX-8350!
- Looking to upgrade PC, particularly GPU, but may need other upgrades for compatibility.
- Is this a good 800 dollar pc
- Monitor/Gsync question
- Can thermal paste be replaced easily by someone with very little PC building experience?
- Graphics card
- Need Help Finding a Power Cord For a Graphics Card
- haalp plz! (felt really close but dont know how to proceed with CPU header)
- First look at an AMD Build
- Do I need to reinstall windows when replacing motherboard?
- wifi
- So I need help with all the components need to build my PC
- Major difference in performance compared to PCs with similar specs.
- Yet another COVID build
- All fans turn but no display, no power and mouse and keyboard
- Any good YouTube tutorials for building a PC? First timer who doesn't know how to build a pc.
- i5-10400F or Ryzen 5 3600?
- Would pairing a Ryzen 2200G with an RX 5600 XT be a bottleneck?
| Simple Questions - June 19, 2020 Posted: 19 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: 18 Jun 2020 09:15 PM PDT Hello friends, today I'd like to talk about an aspect of our glorious systems that get overlooked a lot: our audio experience on our battlestations. Thanks to /u/paoper for formatting. Again disclaimer that I am an idiot, so take this post with a grain of salt. Better info and more accurate info from people way more knowledgeable than I am is readily available from /r/audiophile /r/budgetaudiophile and /r/headphones, this is just a start-up guide for the beginner. NOTE: The monster I gave birth to has become too long. I felt that instead of a short list of things to order, I needed to give context as high fidelity is really all about what sound is like in your experience. Also a fun read if you are interested. Feel free to skip to the actual list (ctrl+f active speakers, passive speakers, headphones, subwoofer, amplifier)! I have limited the price range of the products, because this is after all just food for thought and not even a proper guide; real audio purchases will require elbow-grease and research from your end to see if the product's sound signature will match your preferences in music and sound. If your product is not here, do not worry. I have put in products that I have had experience with and those that were recommended by multiple reviewers I hold in high regard (with the exception of a 2.1 system you will see later), and I had to consider the endless number of headphones/speakers vs the ones that are worth your hard-earned cash (and products vs how they compare to my current setup which includes both "high-end" and budget options). Table of Contents
IntroductionMy backgroundI've been building systems for myself and others since I randomly took a buildapc course in middle school (currently 28) and enjoy music very much (I grew up on linkin park, dre, biggie smalls, 3 6 mafia, tupac, ac/dc, red hot chilli peppers am fond of electro and dubstep and various genres of music). I have 2 decades of experience playing saxophone, clarinet, and the electric guitar, and have performed in jazz bands, rock bands, and an orchestra. My ear is highly trained from raw musical performance and not just listening to speakers from home, as well as having the nuance to differentiate between good speakers. I have owned many many forms of audio gear (instruments, speakers, headphones, studio monitors). So wtf is this?So occasionally while answering questions on this subreddit (mainly on why new builder's systems aren't posting, or what components they should get, or just mourning with fellow builders for systems that have passed on as well as celebrating the birth of new systems and fellow pc builders who take their rite of passage of building their own system with their own two hands) I would come across the occasional "what speakers/headphones are best under $xx" and with the state of pc products being "gaming rgb ultimate series XLR" or w/e, it's hard to discern what audio products are actually worth your money. Note that if you are using just "good enough" cheap speakers, any of the speakers/headphones on this list will blow your mind away. Get ready to enter a new world of audio. Why should I bother getting better speakers/headphones?I have owned $20 logitech speakers, I currently own $1500 speakers. I have owned varying levels of headphones. The first half-decent (to my standards) speakers I had was a hand me down stereo set from an uncle. This thing was massive, but this thing was good. It's difficult to explain to you the sensation of music enveloping you with great speakers. Speakers are meant to reproduce sound, as in the sound of the instruments in the song. So great speakers and headphones can literally make you FEEL the music like at a rave or a concert or performance in the comfort of your home. This is why Home Theaters were so popular in the 80s/90s. Upgrading will GREATLY enhance your music, netflix and gaming experience. In fact with passive bookshelf speakers, you can not only use them for your desktop setup, but also chuck them together with a tv and you've got a fine starter home theater system in your hands. You can even upgrade down the line incrementally, one speaker at a time, to a 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 7.2 Dolby Atmos Home Theater Setup where your movies make you feel like your in SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. I currently live in a small apartment with my TV right next to my battlestation, and when i want to sit down on my couch and watch TV, I simply move 1 speaker from my desk to next to my TV, turn my AVR on and I have an easy 5.1 home theater in my tiny apartment. Move the speaker, revert back to 2.1 (or 5.1 if i choose to but i dont because of badspeaker placement when I'm sitting at my desk) amazingness at my battlestation. Consider this an investment into massively improving your experience of playing video games, watching netflix, or listening to music. You think those 4k graphics and ULTRAWIDE monitor is giving you more immersion in your game? Shit...having great speakers or headphones can make you feel like you're IN NORMANDY BEACH DURING THE FUCKING LANDINGS General considerationsNow, I totally understand using simple logitech speakers due to budget/space/easy-access from best buy or not knowing about the wider audio world. So I am here today to give you a perspective on what audio components are TRULY worth your hard-earned cash. I have owned $20 logitech speakers in college, I have owned guitar amps as well as studio monitors/other speakers ranging from $100-$1500. Do know that all of this information is readily available in /r/BudgetAudiophile /r/audiophile and /r/headphones . I am merely condensing all of it into a single list, and attempt to sort of explain it to the pc builders, or just an idiot rambling. If you would like more information on specific speakers, I would check out reviewers on youtube like zerofidelity, steve guttenberg, nextbigthing (nbt) studios, and thomas and stereo. For headphones, metal751, innerfidelity, Ishca's written reviews, DMS. Z reviews is okay and he reviews everything from amps and dacs to speakers and headphones, but he gives 90% of his products good reviews, and has affiliate links to every single product he reviews....so you see where my dislike of him as a reviewer comes from. He still knows his shit and is a great entertainer whilst talking about audio products. Also with speakers, speaker placement is extremely important. Get those speakers off your desk and the woofers/tweeters to your ear level NO MATTER THE COST. Stack boxes/books, buy speaker stands/isolation pads from amazon, at worst buy yoga blocks from amazon. Put your speakers on them, get ready for even better audio. General rule of thumb: dont buy HiFi at msrp. There are ALWAYS deals on speakers/headphones to take advantage of at any given time (massdrop for headphones, parts-express, accessories4less, crutchfield, adorama, Sweetwater, guitar center, etc). Speakers will get cheaper over time as manufacturers have to make room for new products/refreshes of the same models just as with headphones. If theres a particular headphone model you want, check to see if massdrop has it (website where users of the website decide what niche products the website will mass order, and both the website and you the users get reduced pricing). Now this list is just simple guide. Obviously for $150 budget, theres probably like 10 different speakers to choose from. You will catch me repeat this many many times but sound is subjective, I don't know what genres of music you enjoy and what sound signatures in headphones/speakers you would prefer (warm sounds? bright? aggressively forward? laid back sound signature? importance of clarity vs bass?) So consider this list with a grain of salt, as this is after all, the ramblings of an idiot on reddit. CategoriesSo I will be splitting this list into 4 categories:
And before I start, bass depth and low end does not fucking equal bad boomy bass. I absolutely detest low quality boomy bass like in Beats headphones and general "gaming speakers" or w/e. Active vs. Passive (crude explanation)So when a speaker plays music from your pc, the audio is processed by the audio card on your motherboard, which is then sent to the amplifier where the signal is amplified, and then finally is sent to be played on your speakers. Active speakers like logitech speakers that have a power cable running from the speakers directly to the wall socket have built-in amplifiers to power the speakers, whereas passive speakers require a separate amplifier to amplify the audio signal and feed the speakers power. Active vs passive, no real difference as both types of speakers will have good audio quality depending on how they are made and which ones you buy, but in the ultra budget section of speakers (under $300) actives tend to be cheaper than their passive counter parts. This is due to the manufacturer cutting corners elsewhere. Take for instance the Micca MB42X passive speakers($90) which also have a brother, the Micca PB42X ($120) powered speakers. Same exact speaker, but built in amp vs the amp you buy. Obviously the mb42x will sound marginally better purely from the virtue that the amplifier you buy will be better than the shitty one in the pb42x. But the mb42x + amp + speaker wire will probably cost you anywhere from basic $130 to $200 with difference in amplifier and whether you use bare speaker wire or banana plugs/cables. Cabling aesthetics and management will be greatly affected, with sound quality affected to a lesser degree, or more (but at what cost?). Amp choice to be explained later. Now generally speakers should be recommended based on your music/audio preferences and tastes as speakers and in a larger part, speaker brands will have their own unique sound signatures that some will love and others will hate as sound is such a subjective experience. But since this is meant to cater to a wide audience, note that my list is not the ALL inclusive, and again is only the ramblings of an idiot. BLUETOOTH SPEAKERSIf you want to add bluetooth capabilities to your wires active or passive speakers, simply buy the esinkin W29 wireless bluetooth module, plug your speakers in, connect to your bluetooth on pc/phone/w/e, enjoy. ACTIVE SPEAKERSSimply connect to your PC or TV via 3.5mm (or the occasional usb). Note: you may experience a hissing with active speakers that may annoy you to no end even up to the $400 mark. This is a result of the amplifier being built in to the speaker in close proximity, as well as sometimes the manufacturer cutting corners elsewhere. Passive speakers do not have this unless you buy a really shitty amp. Note that while bigger woofer size does not necessarily indicate better quality/bass, this does more often than not seem to be the case as manufacturers put bigger woofers on the higher stepup model. Example options
PASSIVE SPEAKERSThese speakers will require you to buy a separate amplifier, as well as separate cables. But the passive route allows you to have a modular audio system that allows you to upgrade parts as you go along in your life (yes I said life for once you dip your toes into high fidelity, you will get hooked onto a great lifelong journey searching for the perfect setup), or even just add parts in altogether (like having a miniamp on your desk for your passive speakers, having a separate dac or bluetooth module for your speakers so you can connect the passive speakers via USB or bluetooth wirelessly, stacked on top of a headphone dac/amp combo, stacked on top of a preamp, etc). Amplifier list to follow later. Passive speaker specs to pay attention to will be their impedance (measured in ohms) and their sensitivity (measured in xx db/1w/1m). Speaker ratings in wattage are measurements of how much power can be driven to them (higher watts, higher volume...once again crude explanation). A 20 watt x 2 channel amp (measured in 4 ohms) is enough to power 4 and 6 ohm speakers rated at 100 watts to moderate/decently loud listening levels on your desktop. Now the sensitivity thing. A speaker with a rating of 85db/1m/1w means it will produce 85 decibels of noise at 1 meter with 1 watt of power. Now this not linear....to make the same speaker go up to 90 decibels may require 10 or 15 watts of power depending on other variables. Depending on how loudly you play your music and what impedance/sensitivity your speakers have will result in your choice of amplifiers. More on this later. The thing about passive bookshelf speakers are that you can use them in your desktop setup, AND with your TV as a legitimate starter 2.1 home theater setup (which you can upgrade to 3.1, and then 5.1/5.2, just buy a used receiver from craigslist for 50 bucks, ez) What you will need for passive setup:Note that passive speakers and amp require you to purchase speaker wire separately (fairly cheap) and strip them (youtube video will guide you, very easy). Or if you like clean cable management and easy setups, banana plug cables from amazon will set you straight, and while these banana plugs and cable are nice and PURELY OPTIONAL, they will add up in cost as your buy more of them for frankenstein 2.1 cabling. Also a 3.5mm to rca cable will be required. The connection will be your pc -> 3.5mm->rca->amp->speaker wire-> speaker wire->speaker. (replace speaker wire with banana plug if going that route). Subwoofer connection will be explained in subwoofer section. Example options
AMPLIFIERSOkay here is where we need to get into specific numbers. Active speakers have built-in amplifiers so they are exempt. But passive speakers will require separate amps and so you will need to pay attention to certain specs. In speakers you will need to pay attention to their impedance (measured in ohms) and their sensitivity (measured in xx db/1m/1w). The typical mini amplifier will be class D (small form factor amps for desktop use) and their wattage per channel will be usually expressed in 4ohms. Take for instance the popular SMSL SA50. This is an amp that delivers 50 watts to its 2 channels, rated at 4 ohms. Speakers will have impedance of 4, 6, or 8 ohms usually. 50 watts at 4 ohms can be 25 watts at 8 ohms, but is probably more like 20 watts at 8 ohms, refer to product specs for specific wattage ratings at specific ohms. Speakers with high sensitivity (85-95 db/1w/1m) that have 6 ohm impedance are easier to drive with lower wattage. But here's the thing, an the smsl sa50 will not deliver 50 CLEAN watts. Somewhere in the 30-40w range distortion will start to appear. But for reference, 30 clean watts is enough to drive sony cs5s to uncomfortably loud levels in an apartment (the whole apt, not just your room) so listening on your desktop, you only really need 10-15 clean watts (only after turning up your preamp input to maximum volume, which in this case is your youtube/windows10 volume level). Do note that if you have the space, a used $60 AV Receiver that will just shit out watts and have 5.1 surround will be the best, but these things are massive. Example options
If you need more watts than the AD18, you're gonna need to get a class a/b amp that just shits out watts for cheap, or get a used av receiver. If you want a new one, the best budget option is the DENON AVR-S540BT 5.2 channel AVR from accessories4less. SUBWOOFERSGood subwoofers are expensive, and cheap subwoofers will hurt your listening experience rather than improve it (muddy boomy shitty bass). Your best bet may be to simply find a used subwoofer from craigslist or offerup, just dont get the polk audio PSW10, this is a very common sub you see on the 2nd hand market, because it is a shitty sub and so people get rid of it. Now as to whether you need a subwoofer. If you are in a dorm, don't get a subwoofer. Because.... if you live in a dorm, do not get a fucking subwoofer. Now if you live in a small apartment, fear not, proper subwoofer management will save you noise complaints. A good subwoofer will produce good quality low end you can hear and feel without having to turn up the volume. You want to look at the subwoofer's lowest frequency it can go to. That will show you how "tight" the bass will be. Now, low volume levels on a good sub will produce that bass for you without vibrating your walls (though subwoofer and speaker isolation as well as PLACEMENT (refer to the sub-crawl) will do more for getting the most sound out of your speakers without having to turn up the volume....and just turn off the sub after a reasonable time) Now as to how to add a subwoofer to your system will depend on what setup you have and the available connections. If your speakers or amplifier has a subwoofer output, simply connect that to your subwoofer, set the crossover freuency (the frequency at which the subwoofer will start making sound) to 80hz, or lower depending on how low of a frequency our bookshelves can go down to. If your speakers/amp do not have a subwoofer out, you will need to find a subwoofer that has high level speaker inputs. You will need to connect your bookshelves to the speaker outputs on the subwoofer via speaker wire/banana plugs, and then run speaker wire/banana plugs from the subwoofer input to your amplifier, ending with rca to 3.5mm connection to your pc. Example options
HEADPHONESOkay, I keep saying headphones and not headsets right. But you ask, Kilroy, you're an idiot. You're posting on buildapc for PC gamers and builders but you're talking headphones and not headsets. How idiotic are you? Pretty big, but friends hear me out. Now I used to live in South Korea, where PC Bangs (internet cafes) set the nation's standards for computers. All the places had to get the best bang for the buck pc gear to stay in business and remain competitive (all 100 computers at these places had like i5-6600k and gtx 1080 in 2015 or something I don't remember, along with mechanical BLUE SWITCH FUCCCCCCKKKKKKKK (imagine 100 blue switch keyboards being smashed on in a small underground area in Seoul) keyboards and decent headsets. So I have tried MANY MANY different headsets, here is my conclusion. Just get proper headphones and get either get an antlion modmic, or V-MODA Boompro mic both available on amazon. (short list of mics later) or get proper headphones and usb mic. Okay, I have seen the headphone recommendation list, and the only one I would give any (if at all) weight to in the usual pc websites that our subreddit goes to, is the list from rtings. These guys mainly measure monitors and tvs (very well might i add) but the writer for their audio section is lacking it seems. Please dont get Astro AXX headphones or corsair rgb xxxxxx w/e. Please for the love of god, take your good hard earned cash and get yourself a NICE pair of cans my fellow PC users. The mic part is secondary as GOOD headphones will forever change your PC using and music listening experience FOREVER The TWO EXCEPTIONS that I have observed to this rule are the Hyperx Clouds and Cooler Master mh751/752. Example options
Now obviously, there's other choices. A metric fuck load of them. But I had to account for how much you should be paying (price range) for upgrades in sound quality and performance. Example options (Wireless headsets)Okay. Wireless headsets, now let's think why do you need a wireless headset? Do you want to walk around your house while on discord? Maybe you want to keep the headset on while having to afk real quick for a smoke break or whatnot.
HEADPHONE AMP/DACMy knowledge/experience with headphone amps and dacs are...extremely lacking, I'm more of a speaker guy. But, here is a list for you guys.
MICS
Other mics? Yes, but are they worth the extra $$ for marginally better audio recording? You decide. Concluding remarksCool. Stay safe in these dark times brothers. Have a glorious day. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Gaming PC Build Complete! A Gift from the Wife. Posted: 19 Jun 2020 07:37 AM PDT So a few weeks ago my wife surprised me with a FULL set of PC components for me to build my first ever gaming PC. We recently got married and that was her wedding/birthday present for me. Best wife ever right? This past week I finally built this bad boy using YouTube build tutorials and I am so glad to say it turned out amazing. I've been gaming for the last few years on my college laptop and I am so glad to be finally stepping into the gaming PC world. I nerded out and had a great time putting the components together. TLDR: 10/10 Recommend building a PC, 10/10 Recommend finding a great wife. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 months later and i'm still yet to actually use my Strix 5700 Posted: 19 Jun 2020 04:03 AM PDT Abridged version of a long, exasperating saga... -Bought an Asus Strix 5700 in November 2018 from Aria.co.uk -As soon I unpacked it, could tell it wasn't put together properly -Was still buying parts into the new year, so left it in the box while Asus got their deserved criticism -They finally admit fault and issue a recall (though it doesn't go live until April 2020...) -Aria customer service initially try to duck responsibility and keep trying to tell me to deal with Asus directly -Finally get a big legal quote from Asus representative to pass onto Aria (essentially saying that "when within warranty period, all RMA's will be dealt with via the retailer") -Aria take 15 days to issue RMA number -GPU arrives with them on 20th May with the disclaimer "RMA process can take up to 28 days" -30 days later and not a single email with an update. No idea of the GPU has been repaired, or when i'll be getting it back Lesson learned. No more monies to Asus or Aria. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do you have your PC on your floor, or on your desk? Posted: 18 Jun 2020 08:39 PM PDT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did a faulty PSU hose my CPU / mobo? Posted: 19 Jun 2020 08:40 AM PDT /r/buildapc, please help! Yesterday I took delivery of an NZXT H1 case, a mini ITX case which has an integrated PSU. I've been using my PC for months already, looking ridiculous with an ITX motherboard inside a mid tower, while I waited for the case to make it to me. So today I build the thing (well, move the motherboard over into the new case), plug it in, and heard only a rapid clicking from the PSU. While the case fans started to spin and the LED on my graphics card illuminated, the fan on the PSU didn't spin, instead making that clicking sound. Okay, guess I grounded something. Re-seat everything, remove RAM and GPU to try with only the bare minimum connected, no change. Click-click-click. Try with the PSU from my old case, which I know works, and nothing happens at all - no spinning, no clicking, zilch. Put the motherboard back in the old case, just to rule out something weird with it grounding in the new one. Nothing. Eek. Also did a paperclip test which seems to show that the old PSU is fine, and the one in the H1 is dodgy (clicks once then stops). Now I'm wondering if the PSU has hosed something else (I guess either processor or motherboard?), and if so, how do I go about identifying which part got messed up (or do I just have to try buying both anew and return whichever one isn't the issue) Specs:
Videos: (YouTube links, I tried Imgur but it wasn't behaving)
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| Help a console gamer with pc specs Posted: 19 Jun 2020 10:45 AM PDT So I just bought a new pc and like i said I've been a console gamer my whole life and since this lockdown I thought it gives me something to do and learn but I bought my first one (I am sorry) and these are the specs Tell me if you think its a good build for a gaming pc Case: obsidian 750d airflow edition i9 9900k RTX 2080 ti Cooler: corsair h115i rgb platinum 32gb ddr4 3200 vengeance pro 2tb hardrive and 500ssd [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My 2020 Build; Finally Upgraded From an FX-8350! Posted: 19 Jun 2020 12:13 AM PDT Hey everyone! I finally upgraded my computer after 7 YEARS of using an AMD FX-8350 processor with DDR3 ram. It served me well, but I got a new MOBO, CPU, RAM and Case which makes it look completely different. My PC Parts:
I started out in 2013 with a GTX 660ti, FX 8350 and 8gb of ram. Over the years I've upgraded, with noticeable upgrades being the 1660ti and the recent addition of the R5 3600, RAM, and Motherboard! I plan on keeping this setup for probably a few years and then go all out when there is a huge new release. Next up on my list is a nice 1080p 144hz monitor. EDIT: Worked a little bit on cable management. Thanks to u/Pirog-v-Kote for the suggestions. (CPU Fan cable, GPU Cable, 8-Pin Cable, Sata Cables, Changed RAM, etc.) [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Looking to upgrade PC, particularly GPU, but may need other upgrades for compatibility. Posted: 19 Jun 2020 12:42 PM PDT Current Build: GPU: Radeon RX 480 CPU: intel i5-7600K @ 3.80 GHz Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 PSU: Evga Supernova 650 RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 2x8 @ 16GB Single Monitor: Viewsonic XG2401 Haven't upgraded parts since I first built the computer a few years ago. Would like to upgrade the GPU to something a bit nicer. Also want to add a second monitor, or have two new monitors, was looking at the Pixio PX275h. Typically I use the computer for coding, games of all sorts, some blender modeling for fun, and then general usage stuff. Upgrade Budget: ~$1,000 US - but am fairly flexible [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 06:14 AM PDT https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JpHLTC I already have a samsung 970 evo and a nvidia founders rtx 2070 super [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 12:34 PM PDT I currently have a Dell 2716DGR TN 1440/144FPS Gsync Monitor. I have been looking at the LG ultra gear 27' IPS 1440/144FPS Gsync Compatible monitor. Would I notice a difference in Full Gsync (Dell) vs Gsync Compatible (LG)? I love how smooth my dell is with Gsync. However, I wouldn't mind switching to an IPS panel. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Can thermal paste be replaced easily by someone with very little PC building experience? Posted: 19 Jun 2020 02:26 PM PDT Title pretty much says it all, my CPU has been hitting 85-90c lately and I think I need to replace the paste, but I had an experienced friend help me with my first build and am a little worried about disassembling my CPU. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 09:14 AM PDT Hey guys, so I'm looking at the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8GB for a graphics card but also saw that EVGA has the EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER BLACK GAMING. Is there any difference between the two besides price? I'm looking for a VR build. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Need Help Finding a Power Cord For a Graphics Card Posted: 19 Jun 2020 02:11 PM PDT So I was helping my friend build his pc when we ran into a problem. My friend purchased a 2060 super SC Black from EVGA that requires a power cord I haven't ever seen before. The cords that came with his Psu don't have one that will fit into the graphics card, and I can't find any cords online. His Psu is a Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 Fully Modular. Any help is appreciated. Here is the link for a picture to what the cord end should fit into. Imgur [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| haalp plz! (felt really close but dont know how to proceed with CPU header) Posted: 19 Jun 2020 02:10 PM PDT Hiya! This is my 1st ever build so plz forgive my noob question! Have spent hooouuuurs on this thing already (lol it all looks a lot easier in videos) -- but finally getting close! One problem: I want to plug in my 8-pin CPU header from the PSU, but my HAND doesn't clear the heatsink! I can see there is easily enough clearance for the cable & connector, but just getting in there to plug the thing in is a no-go. Is it safe to unmount and remount the cpu cooler while the mobo (and everything else except the GPU) is installed? Is there an easier fix anyone can think of? If I have to take everything apart (omg please no), how can I even redo it in a way that won't give me this problem again? For reference, here's the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mTxKTC Thank you for any help you can offer!! Was feeling so good about this thing til right now, and really cherish the advice of people who know better than me. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 02:06 PM PDT This is my first time moving to AMD and is a higher end machine than I've built in the past where does this look like I've gone wrong? I want the system for some gaming, video editing, and I plan on running multiple VMs to practice penetration testing tools. Any advice is helpful. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pJXG4n) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 3.9 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qryV3C/amd-ryzen-7-3800x-39-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000025box) | $326.99 @ Amazon **CPU Cooler** | [\*Cooler Master MasterAir MA410M 53.38 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yRw7YJ/cooler-master-masterair-ma410m-534-cfm-cpu-cooler-mam-t4pn-218pc-r1) | $64.99 @ Newegg **Motherboard** | [Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nHxbt6/gigabyte-x570-aorus-elite-atx-am4-motherboard-x570-aorus-elite) | $199.99 @ Best Buy **Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/G4MTwP/gskill-ripjaws-v-64-gb-4-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-f4-3600c18q-64gvk) | $259.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Western Digital Red SA500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hJn8TW/western-digital-red-sa500-1-tb-25-solid-state-drive-wds100t1r0a) | $139.99 @ B&H **Storage** | [Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LN2bt6/western-digital-red-4-tb-35-5400rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd40efax) | $114.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LN2bt6/western-digital-red-4-tb-35-5400rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd40efax) | $114.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LN2bt6/western-digital-red-4-tb-35-5400rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd40efax) | $114.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LN2bt6/western-digital-red-4-tb-35-5400rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd40efax) | $114.99 @ Newegg **Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6kdrxr/gigabyte-radeon-rx-5700-xt-8-gb-gaming-oc-video-card-gv-r57xtgaming-oc-8gd) | $399.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass ATX Full Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BfPKHx/phanteks-enthoo-pro-tg-rgb-atx-full-tower-case-ph-es614ptg_bk) | $114.99 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6Y66Mp/corsair-rm-2019-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020195-na) | $124.99 @ Corsair **Case Fan** | [upHere T7SYC7-6 120 mm Fans](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zMMTwP/uphere-t7syc7-6-120-mm-fans-t7syc7-6) | $46.99 @ Amazon | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$2138.87** | \*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-06-19 17:01 EDT-0400 | [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do I need to reinstall windows when replacing motherboard? Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:58 PM PDT I purchased the retail windows 10 home usb with key and I'm replacing my old mother board with a b550. Will I need to use the usb and key provided to install windows again or is just moving my ssd with the operating system over to the new motherboard all thats necessary? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 03:23 AM PDT hyey guys im trying to build a relatively budget pc, i dont have access to ethernet, so i was looking for either a good mobo with integrated wifi (for not to much money) or any recommendations on a USB thingy or a PCIe wifi expansion. i expect i've use the wrong terms but any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| So I need help with all the components need to build my PC Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:51 PM PDT so my dad just got me a Cooler Master pc case, which is a little dusty around the fan and is missing pieces, can someone give me the basics on all the components i need to get it up and running bc i aint completely good on how PCs work even tho i took PC repair as a class last year in school, kinda wish i payed more attention to the class. but can someone help me out here. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Major difference in performance compared to PCs with similar specs. Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:44 PM PDT Hello, so I am relatively new to PC building and PC gaming in general, and I had a question. I recently upgraded my PC to an I9 9900K and 2080 super. Now, a friend of mine has a similar PC, just slightly better in some areas. Yet if we compare games, let's say Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PC, I get an average of 34 fps on everything ultra on 1080p and he gets 84fps on everything ultra on 1440p with the same settings, and I was wondering what could cause this? Is it the difference in PSU? Is it because of the watercooling? Is it because of the RAM? Thanks in advance for any helps/tips. Specs: My friend also has an I9 9900k also OCed to 5Ghz and watercooled [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| All fans turn but no display, no power and mouse and keyboard Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:32 PM PDT I got the new pc nearly 1 month ago. It was working perfectly until this week. When i press the power button fans turn at maximum speed there is no display and no power on usb ports. I could make it work if i rearrange some parts out and in again. When it opens it was okay if i power off or restart in short periods. But whenever i let it off like overnight it didnt open at the morning . And now i cant even make it work. I tried most of the things suggested on the internet.At this point i am really frustrated and hopeless . System specs are: ASUS B450M DRAGON 4400MHz(OC) DDR4 Soket AM4 M.2 HDMI DVI mATX 2 X CORSAIR 8GB Vengeance LPX 3000MHz CL16 DDR4 Single Kit AMD Ryzen 5 3500X 3.6GHz ASUS TUF GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER OC 6GB GDDR6 192 Bit CORSAIR Carbide SPEC-05 550W 80+ USB 3.0 Mid Tower (VS550) SEAGATE 2TB Barracuda ADATA 480GB SU630 SATA I'd be so happy if i can get some help. Thank you. [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Any good YouTube tutorials for building a PC? First timer who doesn't know how to build a pc. Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:15 PM PDT Also please go to my profile and respond to my pc build post if you can. Thanks [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jun 2020 01:14 PM PDT I probably won't be overclocking the R5 3600 (at least in the near future, even if I will the B450M DS3H doesn't allow much overclock). I will use the PC almost exclusively for gaming with an RTX 2060. Which CPU should I go with?? Should I wait for the Ryzen 5 3600XT. When will that release, and how much will it cost compared to the current $167? [link] [comments] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Would pairing a Ryzen 2200G with an RX 5600 XT be a bottleneck? Posted: 19 Jun 2020 10:57 AM PDT I currently have a Ryzen 2200G with the igpu to play games and im thinking about getting the RX 5600 XT [link] [comments] |
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