Build a PC: Simple Questions - November 27, 2020 |
- Simple Questions - November 27, 2020
- New builders - take your time to really decide on your pc parts
- My PC just turned 10 years old, so I made a timeline of all of its parts
- My outrun/vaporware aesthetic build is complete.
- Wish I had listened when people said don't smoke around PC.
- Absolute noob: Is my cpu fan orientation correct?
- TIL - AMD Ryzen Chipset Drivers
- Do we know when the 3070 will be back in stock?
- Which (cheap) GPU Card should I buy for 1440p
- I was able to score a 5800X, but I understand they are a little on the toasty side. Can you recommend an AIO?
- i7 9700k for $200 in Microcenter
- Help! I was removing the GPU and forgot to pull the lever of the PCIx16 slot and now it's stuck
- 75 hz or 144hz for AAA games?
- Need more stable Framerate while playing games
- Should I just pay extra?
- Final build recommendations
- please help with building a PC for my boyfriend
- Monitor upgrade with GTX 1070?
- Is the the Asus TUF X570-Plus good to pair up with Ryzen 9 5900x?
- Any tips for a cable managing non modular PSU build? No shroud and limited back panel space?
- Building my first PC, am i choosing the right components?
- Help with choosing motherboard
- is a GTX 1660 good with a r5 2600?
- Don't buy a PC right now. (And some tips to still buy wisely)
- Can I get away with a 1050w power supply here?
| Simple Questions - November 27, 2020 Posted: 27 Nov 2020 04:11 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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| New builders - take your time to really decide on your pc parts Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:19 AM PST For some background, I just built my first pc about a month and a half ago. I got excited about the idea and found all of my pieces probably within a day. I was using PC part picker and had no idea what I was doing really. Well now now I've already replaced and resold my CPU, GPU, PSU, fans and if it wasn't such a hassle to swap out the case, I'd do that too. Take your time and don't rush things. Think your build through. If you want to go for a cheaper option, really think if it's worth it. You'll save yourself a lot of money by being sure of what you're getting. [link] [comments] |
| My PC just turned 10 years old, so I made a timeline of all of its parts Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:13 AM PST I've used the same gaming PC since around Black Friday of 2010. Nearly all of it has been upgraded, putting it in Ship of Theseus territory. I had to do some serious email spelunking to find all of the receipts, but I got nearly all of them [1]. It spanned three email addresses, five retailers, and several text chains (for used parts). A few notes:
Here's the earliest photo I could find of the tower from 2010. Only blue LEDs because RGB wasn't in style yet. And a recent good photo of my whole setup. It's not the cleanest, but this is a pretty accurate representation of daily use. The crafting stuff is for dice making. [1] Except the Razer keyboard and my first monitor (I'm sure I used one. But I can't figure out what it was) [link] [comments] |
| My outrun/vaporware aesthetic build is complete. Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:31 AM PST Couldn't travel to meet my family for Thanksgiving due to COVID so I spent the day finishing my build. [link] [comments] |
| Wish I had listened when people said don't smoke around PC. Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:57 PM PST This seems even daft to type as we all go Duh. But I can't even believe how much build up was on my fans after opening and cleaning, I'd only just built it this year and already my fans was fucking sticky and that brown dust looking stuff (bluhh). Knocked me sick to my stomach for multiple reasons, my computer... my lungs, damn man. I need to quit. Anybody got any tips on how to get that sticky feeling off a coolermaster cpu block? I've tried do most with the fans elsewhere and case, but this was an eye opener and I've certainly learnt my lesson. I'm going to start quitting now, and if I smoke it's outside. Livid with myself for even allowing either myself or others to smoke around it. [link] [comments] |
| Absolute noob: Is my cpu fan orientation correct? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:34 AM PST I'm building my very first PC and trying not to make any idiotic mistakes. Right out the gate, I'm faced with a dilema. It appears that my be quiet! cpu cooler can only be clipped horizontally. I tried everything but the copper tubes will not let me clip it on to my B550M motherboard if I have it face the RAM slots. Therefore I can either have the cpu fan closest to the top of the case, or closest to the RTX 2080 Super card that I have. I decided to have it face down towards the GPU, no idea if I'm doing the right thing. Right now, my case only has one fan that faces the rear and nothing attached to the top. Can you guys give a hopeless noob some advice and how I can best work with what I have? I could order a cheap fan somewhere and mount it to the top but I honestly have no idea if I should, or if my current position is acceptable. Any help would be sooooooo much appreciated! EDIT: forgot to mention that my case is a Thermaltake Versa H18 Can't clip it vertically I feel like I might have goofed when I chose this cooler :S [link] [comments] |
| TIL - AMD Ryzen Chipset Drivers Posted: 26 Nov 2020 11:44 PM PST Today I learned that Ryzen has chipset drivers for Windows that can be downloaded to streamline and improve your experience. I built my first Ryzen (R5-3600) system three months ago and I had never heard this was even a thing until JayzTwoCents showed it in a video today. Somehow there are 47 posts about how to get a Wraith Prism to do prettier RGB, but this... never mentioned. That's all. That's the post. [link] [comments] |
| Do we know when the 3070 will be back in stock? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 03:22 PM PST Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows when the 3070 will be back in stock on newegg or other sites? I tried searching it up and I am finding it difficult to find and some sort of date of when it will be back in stock. [link] [comments] |
| Which (cheap) GPU Card should I buy for 1440p Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:55 AM PST Since I can't get a 3080 or a 6800 xt for reasonable price. I was wondering which card should I buy as a "place holder". I have all my parts and the only thing missing is the GPU. I sadly cannot wait until next year (wenn the stock actually comes) I need a pc now. Would rx 5700 xt be a good option? Thanks [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Nov 2020 08:34 AM PST So, I'm either going with Noctua's NH-U12A which is basically the 120mm equivalent of their 140mm NH-D15. But, I might consider an AIO, which I know nothing about. Who makes the best, no compromises AIO? Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| i7 9700k for $200 in Microcenter Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:58 AM PST Hello everyone, I am currently still running on DDR3 PC system and planning to upgrade this year or so. I check Microcenter has a very decent deal for the i7 9700k for $200. I want to know how long will the i7 9700k last in the future? 3 or 5 years? I usually have emulator, one game, and few software running at the sametime and my i5 4690k is on the edge of 100% usage everytime. Please let me know if the i7 9700k is a great deal and upgrade for $200. Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| Help! I was removing the GPU and forgot to pull the lever of the PCIx16 slot and now it's stuck Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:06 PM PST It's half in and half out and it doesn't let me push the lever anymore [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:45 AM PST I'm looking to buy a new monitor, either the MSI G241vc 75hz IPS or the HP 25x 144hz TN one. I mostly play AAA games where I don't really get above 80fps anyway and I was wondering is the TN 144hz worth it over an IPS that 70$ cheaper. [link] [comments] |
| Need more stable Framerate while playing games Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:59 PM PST Hello guys, I think its time for me to upgrade my PC i know what i want to upgrade based off the game i always play which is gears 5. Currently my CPU sits at 100% alot of the time while im playing and causes me to drop frames constantly. can you guys recommend a good cpu that wont bottleneck my PC and so I wont have to overspend heres my specs: Edit: , so if anyone can also recommend a budget friendly tower and RAM (id like to upgrade to 16gb) i would really appreciate it. CPU RAM Motherboard Graphics [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:09 PM PST So I'm looking to get either a 2070S or a 3070. But they're both being scalped like hell, and on eBay I see the 3070 being about $50 more than any 2070S. Should I just pay the premium for a 3070 card ? I'm not sure I can wait anymore. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:09 PM PST Been trying to build for a while now and have finally gotten around to it. Here is the list https://pcpartpicker.com/user/005boo/saved/hjgVwP . Any suggestions before I start buying? [link] [comments] |
| please help with building a PC for my boyfriend Posted: 27 Nov 2020 02:54 PM PST hello !! my bf's pc is outdated and it's holding him back from fully enjoying the games we/he plays. i've suggested he should get a better PC but his response is usually something like "don't talk shit abt my pc like that we've been through a lot" and "i'm not gonna go pro or anything it's just 4fun", but i remember him alluding that's his ancient PC is the reason he's stuck in immortal on val + he can't run certain games that well tldr; want him to be able to play valorant at 144 fps (but slightly lower is fine) 1080p at med/high setting
alongside valorant he wants to run apex legends smoothly. will also be playing maplestory, league of legends etc. buying the parts from melbourne, australia. this is the buildmeapc post if you want more info !! this is a build suggested by someone: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/NmKZ2V. is this build fine? wondering it it's the best 'bang for your buck' or could there be improvements? the budget is 1~1.5k AUD but can afford to go higher if it's worth the investment. the games listed above are the only games he avidly plays [link] [comments] |
| Monitor upgrade with GTX 1070? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:05 AM PST I'm very tempted to upgrade my monitor, Its a basic 1080p, 75hz 27 inch. I'm wondering if it would be worth the upgrade with my rig? I have gtx 1070, ryzen 7 2700x. I want to have an excuse to get a 4k monitor but is that even worth it if i most likely can't even game in 4k? Should i just get a 144z or 4k 144hz? Or 4k 60hz? I've heard 144hz is amazing compared to 75, but wondering if i would be missing out by not buying 4k or 1440p. [link] [comments] |
| Is the the Asus TUF X570-Plus good to pair up with Ryzen 9 5900x? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 02:06 PM PST I'm getting a high end build and this mobo is really the only thing I'm not sure of. [link] [comments] |
| Any tips for a cable managing non modular PSU build? No shroud and limited back panel space? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:50 PM PST I wanna re cable manage my pc because of my ocd but I actually just enjoyed building it and want an excuse to open it. Any way the cable management is sort of ass and I would appreciate any advice. I think the case is a thermal tale versa H15 [link] [comments] |
| Building my first PC, am i choosing the right components? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:35 PM PST Hello people! First time posting on this subreddit - also the first time iam planning to build a PC from scratch. as iam pretty unknowledgable in terms of hardware, i planned out a List of Components with a friend of mine who knows more about this stuff. He told me its always a good idea to let the people of this subreddit take a look at it :). so these are the parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wyNNy4 - they should be compatible, but as experts, does something odd catch ur eye lookin over this or does it look alright? Iam happy and thankful for answers! [link] [comments] |
| Help with choosing motherboard Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:39 AM PST Hey there, I am building my first gaming pc and need some advice. I am going to be buying a ryzen 3100 and I need some good motherboards that will work straight out of the box without needing to update the BIOS (I think that's what it's called) Thanks! Edit: So I found this motherboard on amazon for a pretty good price, would it work out? https://www.amazon.ca/Gigabyte-MicroATX-Digital-Interfaces-Motherboard/dp/B08F7J8XTV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8 [link] [comments] |
| is a GTX 1660 good with a r5 2600? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:19 PM PST |
| Don't buy a PC right now. (And some tips to still buy wisely) Posted: 27 Nov 2020 01:18 PM PST Today was Black Friday, the day of deals. You'd expect it to be the perfect time of the year to order all the parts for your brand new gaming rig. After all, who doesn't want a fat discount on PC parts? DON'T DO IT I will start by explaining the things going on right now and then I'll explain what you should and should not buy right now. What's going on? Additionally, with Black Friday deals going on right now, there are WAY more people buying stuff than is otherwise normal. This, also, results in products being out of stock. Then why should I not buy parts at all? Let me give you an example: This just gives you an idea of how much these Black Friday sales are impacting sale prices right now, and some new buyers aren't aware of it. So... When do I buy parts? What you CAN buy right now:
These are components that have a wider range of stock or are easier and faster to produce. Their prices are not really (if at all) inflated right now and you can order these just fine. What you should NOT buy right now:
These components however are more niche and only have a few manufacturers. Some of them are currently out of stock and have their prices inflated a LOT (CPUs and GPUs in particular). As a last word: I'm not an experienced salesperson, I don't know economics, these are just the things I observed in the last few days/weeks and felt I needed to share. [link] [comments] |
| Can I get away with a 1050w power supply here? Posted: 27 Nov 2020 03:27 PM PST I'm looking to go cheaper if I can and I'm not sure if 1300w is needed. I'm getting an ElgatoHD60 soon too. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wkDzZZ [link] [comments] |
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