Build a PC: Simple Questions - March 15, 2021 |
- Simple Questions - March 15, 2021
- Sparks from PSU - cause for concern?
- Upgrading CPU
- What gpus are an upgrade compared to a base ps4?
- Help For New Buyers Of GeForce Graphics Cards
- Do I really need a Close Quarters cooling bracket?
- I'm building a pc but I don't know nothing about pcs
- Will my system support an upgrade to RX480/570? Will there be a big difference in gaming performance?
- Need help on deciding on graphics cards on a budget.
- 6900 XT vs RTX 3080 question
- Non-Mechanical Keyboard Recommendations
- Looking to upgrade the 2200g in my PC to something better but I only have an a320m motherboard. Am I better to buy a new CPU and MOBO or just CPU.
- Multiple SSD question, slower SSD for OS?
- RTX 3060 driver not compatible with windows
- New pc becomes unsmooth after a WEEK (the unfixable issue)
- Graphics Cards
- PSU Recommendations for Ampere
- Finally upgrading my 6 year old rig, want to make sure everything's good.
- First build in 6 Years, desk PC build. Some semi-basic questions for my sanity.
- Me dumb don't know what to do
- New Build for XPlane 11
- ID-cooling pinlflow 240 LEDs not working
- I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$100
- Pcpartpicker warning help
- NZXT X73 fan speed on CAM software shows up as N/A. Help!
| Simple Questions - March 15, 2021 Posted: 15 Mar 2021 05:00 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.
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| Sparks from PSU - cause for concern? Posted: 15 Mar 2021 06:37 AM PDT Hi, I recently installed the NZXT C750 into my new PC and everything seemed to work fine. Due to a periodic Bluetooth problem on my motherboard (B550) I unplugged the PC and held down the power button for a few seconds to clear out any static and charge. However, when I plugged the PC back in and switched on the power supply, I saw a white flash near the power supply, and the motherboard lights that usually turn on didn't turn on. I was convinced that something died. I was really scared so I quickly switched off the power supply, then I turned it on again after a few moments and surprisingly everything seemed to be as normal. The lights came on, the PC works and nothing seems to be out of the ordinary. Do you think anything went wrong? Should I replace the power supply? Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 07:55 AM PDT Hello all!! I am debating if it is worth upgrading my ryzen 3 3200 G CPU to either the ryzen 7 or the ryzen 9. Is the ryzen 9 worth the extra bucks to get or is it better to stick with the ryzen 7 series. Current Build below. Current Build AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 4-Core Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics AM4 MSI ProSeries AMD A320 1st, 2nd, 3rd Gen Ryzen Compliant AM4 DDR4 HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3 Micro-ATX Motherboard (A320M-A PRO MAX) MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 Super 128-Bit HDMI/DP 4GB GDRR6 HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual Fan VR Ready OC Graphics Card (GTX 1650 Super Gaming X) (2) HyperX Predator 8GB 4000MHz DDR4 CL19 DIMM XMP Single Stick HX440C19PB4/8, Black Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+ White Certified PSU, Continuous Power with 120mm Ultra Quiet Cooling Fan, ATX 12V V2.3/EPS 12V Active PFC Power Supply PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W [link] [comments] |
| What gpus are an upgrade compared to a base ps4? Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:10 AM PDT |
| Help For New Buyers Of GeForce Graphics Cards Posted: 15 Mar 2021 10:55 AM PDT Experienced builders already have a feel for this, so this is for people who are new to building gaming and other graphics intensive PCs. I am aware that cards sold for MSRP are unicorns. I'm posting this to give new builders, and maybe some experienced builders an idea of what a good deal they are getting or how badly they are being ripped off. These are the MSRPs reported to Nvidia by the aftermarket manufacturers. GeForce RTX 3060 Gigabyte Eagle - $329 Zotac Twin Edge - $329 Asus Dual - $329 MSI Ventus 2X - $329 EVGA XC Black - $329 EVGA XC - $389 Gigabyte Eagle OC - $459 Gigabyte Gaming OC - $479 MSI Ventus 2X - $479 Asus Tuf - $489 PNY XLR8 Revel Epic Single Fan - $499 PNY XLR8 Revel Epic Dual Fan - $499 Gigabyte Vision OC - $499 Zotac Twin Edge OC - $499 MSI Ventus 3X - $499 Asus ROG Strix - $529 GeForce RTX 3060ti Founders Edition - $399 GigabyteEagle - $399 EVGA XC - $459 PNY Uprising Dual Fan - $459 Gigabyte Eagle OC - $479 EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $499 Gigabyte Gaming OC - $499 Asus KO - $529 Zotac Twin Edge - $559 MSI Ventus 2X OC - $609 Gigabyte Gaming OC Pro - $619 Asus Tuf OC - $619 Gigabyte Aorus Master - $639 MSI Gaming X Trio - $649 GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition - $499 Gigabyte Eagle - $499 EVGA XC3 Black - $599 Asus Dual - $624 Zotac Twin Edge - $649 Gigabyte Eagle OC - $569 PNY Uprising Dual Fan - $599 EVGA XC3 - $624 Asus Dual - $629 EVGA XC3 Ultra - $639 PNY XLR8 Triple Fan RGB - $679 EVGA FTW3 - $679 Zotac Twin Edge OC - $699 EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $699 MSI Ventus 2X OC - $709 MSI Ventus 3X OC - $739 Gigabyte Gaming OC - $749 Asus Tuf - $769 MSI Gaming X Trio - $779 Asus ROG Strix - $799 GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition - $699 MSI Ventus 3X - $699 EVGA XC3 Black - $799 PNY XLR8 Epic-X RGB Triple Fan - $799 EVGA XC3 - $839 EVGA XC3 Ultra - $839 Asus Tuf - $874 Zotac Trinity OC - $989 Gigabyte Eagle - $1049 MSI Ventus 3X - $1069 Gigabyte Gaming OC - $1079 Asus ROG Strix - $1099 MSI Gaming X Trio - $1109 Gigabyte Aorus - $1109 GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition- $1499 Gigabyte Eagle - $1649 EVGA KR - $1674 Gigabyte OC - $1699 EVGA FTW3 - $1729 EVGA XC3 Ultra - $1739 PNY XLR8 Triple Fan Gaming - $1799 EVGA FTW3 Ultra - $1869 MSI Ventus 3X - $1949 Asus Tuf - $2099 MSI Ventus 3X OC - $2119 Asus ROG Strix - $2199 Gigabyte Aorus Master - $2199 Scalpers are selling these cards for as much as 3X their MSRP. Shop carefully and don't get ripped off. Never buy a card, especially used cards, that will be shipped by an individual unless you know and/or trust the seller (I'm looking at you, ebay). A possible exception to that is hardware bought on r/hardwareswap. The mods there do a pretty good job of vetting sellers, but they aren't perfect. Buying in person is always better. If you use PayPal be aware that scammers are opening PayPal accounts and then closing or abandoning them after they get your money. Be aware that even Amazon and Newegg get scammed occasionally. Amazon makes absolutely no attempt to bar scalpers. In fact, Amazon will lock item ratings when people post scalper alerts. Scammers are selling empty boxes and pictures of boxes. Check the shrink wrap and box seals on "new" cards. Always check used cards for physical damage to the case, PC board, edge connectors, and/or mounting hardware. Look for board warping, excessive dust, broken or cracked fan blades, rusty or missing screws, broken or missing tamper seals, separation of the PC card from the heat sink. All of these are signs of a poorly maintained and possibly defective card. Ask for a demo, if possible. I hope this helps new builders. EDIT: I was going to add a section for AMD Radeon cards, but AMD sells them direct and the aftermarket manufacturers don't report their MSRPs to AMD. Their prices are all over the place. If you paid less than AMD's advertised prices, congratulations! https://www.amd.com/en/direct-buy/us EDIT 2: On January 1, the tariff on electronics imported from China went into effect. It's a 10% tariff on the price of the goods declared to US customs. Some of the manufacturers (Asus and others) have built the tariff into their MSRP. In other words, the MSRP they report to Nvidia includes the tariff. Others have not. Nvidia hasn't changed the MSRP of their founders edition cards and they are swallowing the tariff. So is AMD. TLDR; Actual MSRPs on some cards could be as much as 10% higher. Yay trade wars! /s [link] [comments] |
| Do I really need a Close Quarters cooling bracket? Posted: 15 Mar 2021 05:18 AM PDT I have a MSi RTX2080 gaming x trio 8gb, and used it in a water cooling system. I decided to return back to the stock cooling, but I seem to have lost the Close Quater's cooling bracket. From just a thermal perspective, would they be critical? https://proclockers.com/review/msi-geforce-rtx-2080-gaming-x-trio-review/5/ [link] [comments] |
| I'm building a pc but I don't know nothing about pcs Posted: 15 Mar 2021 03:31 AM PDT Hey guys, I've finally decided to build a new pc, but I don't know how to pick the right parts for it, so after searching trough reddit, youtube and other sites, I came up with a build that I consider decent (considering that I didn't want to spend too much). The build:Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3300XMotherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUSGraphics Card: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1070RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GBHDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TBPSU: Corsair CX450PC Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300 I would really appreciate your guys help, sorry that I don't know anything about this kinda stuff (and please don't recommend anything too much expensive) :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 05:45 AM PDT I currently have the following set-up Motherboard - Asus H81m-c CPU - i5-4460 RAM - 8gb PSU - 700w GPU - AMD Radeon HD 6570 (4GB) I am thinking of upgrading my GPU to an RX480/570. Will it be compatible with my motherboard considering my motherboard has a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot while the RX480/570 is PCIe 3.0 x16? And if ever I push through with upgrading, will there be a big difference when it comes to gaming (specifically for apex legends)? Do I also have to worry about the wattage of my power supply? This is my first time installing PC hardware myself, Thank you very much. [link] [comments] |
| Need help on deciding on graphics cards on a budget. Posted: 15 Mar 2021 06:34 AM PDT Currently running off a PC that runs a few games and such I.e. can baseline run destiny2 on low graphics and stuff like for honor on EXTREMLEY low settings (everything looks about as smooth as gravel) and simply want something to run at least something like rainbow six siege or call of duty. Currently in it ive whacked these parts: graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce Gt 710, 1GB. GDDR 5. processor: Intel Pentium cpu 4400 dual core 3.30Ghz. with 8GB of ram. anyone got any recommendations for something that can actually run some heavier graphically games (even on low) on an under £100 budget or is that asking too much? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 09:28 AM PDT Hi, Someone is offering to trade me a 6900 XT for my Aorus Xtreme 3080. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this? My only concerns are how AMD cards work with content creation apps like Topaz Products, Adobe, Blender etc. And I've seen benchmark reviews on the 6900 XT vs the 3080 and in most cases its slim margin of error. In some cases one beats the other by a lot. I'm also curious what you guys think of the upcoming FidelityFX tools and if that will put the AMD cards on top? I have a short time to decide on this so any help/opinions would be appreciated. EDIT*** Thanks for all the opinions ive told the guy I won't trade. [link] [comments] |
| Non-Mechanical Keyboard Recommendations Posted: 15 Mar 2021 08:29 AM PDT Any recommendations on a non-mechanical keyboard that has anti-ghosting (or a quiet mechanical, if htat's a thing)? I'm currently using a sidewinder X4, but I want to ditch the numpad and get a separate detached numpad. I live with other humans so the clickity clackity is a bit much. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:30 AM PDT So I bought this PC of my brother a year or so ago and have upgraded the RAM, GPU and storage but still have the old CPU and MOBO. I've been looking to upgrade because games like Cyberpunk run horribly. If anyone has some advice on whether its worth me just buying a used 2700 off Gumtree and keeping the Motherboard or going for a newer 3000 series and a new motherboard. Price is my main issue as I'd like to keep it as low as possible while still getting a performance boost. Thanks. [link] [comments] |
| Multiple SSD question, slower SSD for OS? Posted: 15 Mar 2021 08:52 AM PDT I just got a new PC that comes with the latest M.2 SSD of 512mb. I have a much older 2.5'' SSD Intel 510 that works well but I'm wondering if I should even bother using it? I like having seperate drives, and I game a lot. Would I benefit from seperating my games and my OS. I'm thinking of using the older one for Windows, game launchers, apps and the new one for alll my installed games. Default: New SSD: OS/Apps + Gaming HDD: Data Old SSD: ??? WTF My Plan New SSD: Gaming only HDD: Data Old SSD: OS/Apps [link] [comments] |
| RTX 3060 driver not compatible with windows Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:12 AM PDT Hey all, I've just built a new PC, and all the parts work, yay! Except now I'm trying to install the nvidia driver for my 3060 and I keep getting the error 'this driver is not compatible with this version of windows.' I installed windows from a disk I had lying around from my last build which was five years ago. I updated windows 10 pro and it's now on version 1511 build 10586. It says there are no more updates to download. I've made sure that the system is 64x and the driver I'm downloading is 64x. Do I have to buy a new version of windows to install these drivers? Or is there anything else I can do to avoid having to pay a ton of money for a new version of windows? [link] [comments] |
| New pc becomes unsmooth after a WEEK (the unfixable issue) Posted: 15 Mar 2021 09:51 AM PDT Before i go into details, don't reply if you dont trust me and think im just crazy. Thanks.Alot of people is having this issue, but doesnt seems to fix it... never -I've had 4-5 gaming pc's, all with same issue. -Lived in 5 different appartments around Copenhagen. -Troubleshooting this problem for over 10 years Problem:Pc becomes unsmooth, not responsive, feels delayed, games shows 500fps @ 144hhz, but feels like 30hz. Every game is unplayable, competetive-wise. BUT! Whenever i try out a new fix, for example.. new ram sticks, windows tweaks in regedit or reinstalling windows.It becomes smooth for a day or two. I can clearly feel the difference, when starting up pc, and moving mouse around desktop. Internet is 1000/200mbit, so pings are fine. RIG atm: RTX 3070, Ryzen 7 5800x, 16gb ram. 144hz asus Question is.. "Why does my pc becomes smooth after a fix and bad the next day?" I really appreciate help, but :) - Dont post like "try put vsync off" or anything near that pls. Edit, tried LatensyMon.. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 01:32 PM PDT Working on building a pc around 31st of may, a lot of people are recommending me the RTX 3060 But I came here to ask if there's any cheaper alternatives that are anywhere as good. [link] [comments] |
| PSU Recommendations for Ampere Posted: 15 Mar 2021 04:49 AM PDT So, I managed to snag a 3060 which will be coming in the next few days, however I am worried about my power supply, I'm currently running an AMD 3400GE with two 8GB RAM modules in dual channel mode on a A320 Chipset mobo (yeah it's pretty much a budget build), with 1 M.2 SSD, 2 2.5" SSDs and 1 HDD and several (7) case fans It's being run by a Seasonic S12III 550W Should I consider buying another PSU for my upcoming card? [link] [comments] |
| Finally upgrading my 6 year old rig, want to make sure everything's good. Posted: 15 Mar 2021 12:49 PM PDT As far as i can tell with my little research, this is a pretty good gaming rig Obviously the video card i'm going to have to wait for. As for the PSU, i still have my https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1 I'm pretty sure 550 watts is going to be fine for this new build? Any pointers are appreciated :) [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GqtrCz) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jHZFf7/intel-core-i9-9900k-36ghz-8-core-processor-bx80684i99900k) | $390.16 @ Amazon **CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM SE 63 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XzDJ7P/corsair-h100i-rgb-platinum-se-63-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060042-ww) | $169.99 @ Best Buy **Motherboard** | [Asus PRIME Z390-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2k3H99/asus-prime-z390-a-atx-lga1151-motherboard-prime-z390-a) | $169.99 @ Amazon **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/h9QG3C/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-32gb-2-x-16gb-ddr4-2666-memory-cmw32gx4m2a2666c16w) | $189.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mwrYcf/seagate-barracuda-computer-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm008) | $55.49 @ Newegg **Video Card** | [NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m8pmP6/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-8-gb-founders-edition-video-card-9001g1422510000) |- **Case Fan** | [Corsair LL120 43.25 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8KFXsY/corsair-ll120rgb-led-4325-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-co-9050072-ww) | $125.99 @ Best Buy | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$1101.61** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2021-03-15 15:46 EDT-0400 | [link] [comments] |
| First build in 6 Years, desk PC build. Some semi-basic questions for my sanity. Posted: 15 Mar 2021 12:36 PM PDT Hey folks! I've had my current build for 7 years. (980gtx, i5, 32gb Ram, 3 monitors, way too many storage devices to count.) I'm finally in a spot to where I can build a new PC but I have a few general questions since I've only done basic builds in the past. This build is a little unique for me, I'm working with my father to design and build a desk where we can integrate the build into it. Nothing $3,000 fancy but better than average I'd hope. We have the design of the desk drawn out and discussed and were waiting on weather to start the physical build, and in the mean time I'm looking into what should go into the desk. 1: When I do a build I try to future proof it for 8 years~ish. With this in mind and DDR5 ram rolling out late this/next year do you think it would be smart to wait until October and see where it stands? 2: I've never done Liquid cooling, and I'm hesitant to start here. I have the design planned out for plenty of fans and cooling already. Do you think it'd be worth it to at least experiment for something of this level of uniqueness? 3: Sacrifices to the gods so GPU prices go back to normal? Please? 4: I'm new to making a build actually look nice, so any suggestions or tips would be amazing. My previous builds were purely functional and hideous. Any help is much appreciated! I'm just worried about spending 1-2k on a build and it being boring looking and super dated in 4 years. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 08:40 AM PDT Got scammed hard 1-2 years ago when a salesman told me that i5-4460 in a gigabyte H81m-ds2 mobo was the latest thing in the market. Slowly starting to upgrade now. I got a couple of rgb cpu and casing coolers. Any advice on how to control them? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 05:58 AM PDT Hello BAPC, I'm helping a friend's dad build a new rig. From what i understand, he wants it almost exclusively for flight sims, and more specifically XPlane 11. He also wants it to last a while and has a 2k budget. I've read that it has a high single thread load on the CPU so a quad core with higher processor speed is better than a 6 or 8 core. I've been out of the hardware game a while so any advice on what to look for and what to avoid would be nice. I'm thinking getting a better motherboard/CPU with room to grow and saving money on a later gen (but still more than awesome) graphics card. Making it easier to upgrade and keeping the bones of this rig a while rather than having to rebuild in a few yeas when the next version comes out. Not sure if he wants this but VR ready would be a nice thing to throw in. He's already got the Yoke, peddles radio boxes from his old rig so having enough USB ports is a thing too. [link] [comments] |
| ID-cooling pinlflow 240 LEDs not working Posted: 15 Mar 2021 01:50 PM PDT I got the CPU cooler and an extra fan from the same thing and none of the LEDs are working but the fans do. I have iCUE and they don't even appear on there [link] [comments] |
| I'm on a very tight budget and I'm looking for a case ≤$100 Posted: 15 Mar 2021 07:48 AM PDT Hey guys! I'm planning on building a pc and having a hard time on which pc case should I go for. I found a few cases that I had in mind: Macube 310p from Deepcool Lian li lancool 205m Be Quiet! Pure base 500( a lil bit hesitant about this cuz its a lil bit pricy) Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Mar 2021 01:46 PM PDT Hello, So I'm trying to build my first pc and I was checking if everything in my cart was compatibility. I ran into a warning and was wondering if someone could help me out or explain what's wrong. Warning - "Some AMD B550 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Vermeer CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions." My list: PcPartPicker Thanks) Thanks [link] [comments] |
| NZXT X73 fan speed on CAM software shows up as N/A. Help! Posted: 15 Mar 2021 12:12 PM PDT As the title states, i recently installed this AIO cooler. I have a ASRock Z390 Phantom gaming 4 mobo, so theres no specific pump headers on it, just CPU_FAN (thats where theyre plugged into). Is there a workaround for this? [link] [comments] |
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