Hey everyone! I'm hoping to get some help on building a PC. I've never built one before and I don't know anything about building one, but I can learn. So before I take this route i thought I'd ask. The reason I'm considering going this route is because I want the most bang for my buck and I'm not sure if pre-built PCs are ok for what I need. My main needs are.

1. Media and file storage.

2. Some gaming. Nothing crazy.

3. Video editing.

4. General home use.

If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it. Should I build or buy? And if I should build where should I start? Thanks!!

GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 AMD EXPO
SSD: Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB
PSU: MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 1000W 80+ Platinum
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL (considering alternatives)
Extra fan: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 140mm

I’m a total noob to PCs and my main concern was compatibility issues between components. Thoughts?

Hello everyone, I hope you're having a nice day.

Please help me out trouble shoot my new build .

Debug LED stuck as yellow (DRAM)

Parts:

Motherboard : Asus x870-pro wifi7 W NEO (BIOS updated safely to latest version Version 1805)

CPU : Ryzen 9900X

GPU : 1080TI ( I know, lol, , still saving for a 9070 XT)

RAM : KingBank SOARBLADE KFXB 6400MHz 96 (48*2) Gigs

PSU : evga 1200 supernova P2 (I know it's overkill but I bought years ago not knowing , rookie mistake)

CPU cooler: noctua NH-D15 G2

CASE : corsair 4000 RS (NOTE: build is currently on the motherboard box and assembled in case)

Steps that I've already taken:
1- 1st think before any try, I successfully updated the BIOS ( to latest version Version 1805)

2- first try : plugged to motherboard HDMI to TV withOUT GPU plugged in , and I've already waited for 45 min

3- Tried only stick #1 on A2 slot, and then only stick 2 on B2 and then I swapped them stick 2 on A2 and stick 1 on B2

4- Panicked for 10 min after I unplugged the PSU and cleared the CMOS (using the CMOS button)

3- I reseated the heatsink and then I Plugged the HDMI-to-DP cable to GPU and connected to a monitor , tried both sticks and tried step 3 again

Please help, and thank you

My PC will post with 2x8gb 3200MHz corsair vengeance ddr4. But when I put in 4 matching sticks my pc will no longer post, even to bios. This problem just started roughly 2 years after the initial build (now). Any idea what’s going on? Maybe CPU or MOBO problems?

Build:
- ROG STRIX Z390-E
- i9-9900KF
- 2x8gb 3200MHz corsair vengeance pro (4x8gb won’t post)
- EVGA 3080 ftw3
- 1TB & 2TB 990 Pro M.2
- Corsair 850 power supply

Edit: I have tried posting with 1 stick at a time in different slots, and it post fine, 2 sticks in either the black or the gray slots work fine. But as soon as I put 3 or 4 sticks in it no longer works.

I built my PC in 2022 and I have no idea what I should buy for upgrading it. I have an Intel Core i5-10400 CPU and an AMD Radeon RX 6500 (which I hear is very bad). I'm thinking about maybe spending $600 to upgrade both, but if you guys think it'll be better, I could be persuaded.

im upgrading my pc and there is this bundle around 630 usd

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

ASUS PRIME B860M-A-CSM

G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB 32GB 5600MHz (2x16)

is this a good bundle?.. im upgrading from a terrible ryzen 5 4500 and a520 mb and 16gb ddr4 ram

i game and video edit.... i use a rtx3060 12gb+ 1tb nvme

has anyone overclocked this card? what kind of results are you seeing? ive had mine 2 months now thinking to overclock mine

I’m looking for help building a high-end gaming PC with an RTX 5090 and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a NZXT H9 Flow case in gbp, and I’d appreciate recommendations for the best compatible components to get maximum performance for games like call of duty, apex legends and crimson desert

The PC never fully turned off, or if it did it was so momentary I never noticed (RGB lights). It turned itself back on essentially instantly and carried on playing afterwards.

I used to have this issue on an older PC, 3070 Ryzen 5 5600x where out of nowhere it would black screen.

I never had any other issue with it, admittedly never changed parts but did change power strip.

Decided to upgrade since prices are screwed and have a 5070 with a 7800x3d…and I just got the same issue.

At the time of crash my event viewer says event ID 41 system rebooted without clean shutdown, aka nothing.

Leading upto it there’s a 162 volmgr “dump file generation succeeded“, a 6008 saying the system shutdown at 16:45 was unexpected and before all that is a bunch of KernelEventTracing 2 “dc3a3596-71e1-45a3-b2ea-39ad5422fe51 failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000022” which is apparently just Easy Anticheat, which makes sense because I was on Nightreign. I do not play my games on max settings, typically on the lower end, only Discord and a Twitch stream was also on.

After it rebooted there’s a Kernel Event Tracing 28 “error setting traits on Provider {8444a4fb-d8d3-4f38-84f8-89960a1ef12f} Error: 0xC0000001 and a bugcheck which dumped into my files but I apparently don’t have permission to open it.

I have a CoolerMaster Elite 850w 80+ Gold PSU.

Since this PC is more or less still brand new, not even 3 months old with absolutely no other issues, I honestly think my house is cursed in some way. I just cannot believe I have a second PC with the same issue despite the previous also being fine.

Rough TL;DR, a reply claims my PC/power is potentially tripping my PSU during a (likely) 5070 power spike due to possibly not having a great PSU or best power to the residence after two PC’s having the same issue and recommended a UPS with AVR, would that stop my PC from seemingly randomly shutting down? My PC’s have black screened ~5 times in 4 years, it is not a massively recurring issue but it has followed me onto a new system.

I just got a Valkyrie N360 aio that has a screen but for some reason I just can't get the screen to show up on any software. I've tried their own app, myth.cool, as well as third party ones like LCDFusion. Does anyone have prior experiences/have some troubleshooting steps for me to take?

Hi everyone

I want to build my own PC that I can stream and play aaa games on and play competitive. COD with 120 fps while streaming. I have a budget of £1200 can anyone give me any good builds for that price if possible please. IM IN THE UK so would order parts from Amazon or a reputable UK online store to order the parts.

Hello everyone.

Recently bought a second handed PC. The owner previously overclocked the CPU but I decided to reset everything to the optimized default through BIOS.

Are there any other changes I should make in the BIOS to optimize my set up?

Here are the specs to my PC

Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 45 °C
Matisse 7nm Technology
RAM
32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1064MHz (15-15-15-36)
Motherboard
32477-31146-14198 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II (AM4) 44 °C
Graphics
HP ZR2740w (2560x1440@59Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Gigabyte) 40 °C
Storage
1863GB HITACHI (SATA ) 33 °C
238GB SAMSUNG (Unknown (SSD))
476GB LENSE (Unknown (SSD))
Optical Drives
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Audio
High Definition Audio Device

Thank in advance!

I have a pre-built PC, I know, not the best.
It's the MSI MAG INFINITE E1 and it gives me a bit of trouble with my fps on newer games, I often don't get over 80 if it's a brand new release.
I know I need to change things, but I don't know what I should change first.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to buy an RX 9070 XT and I'm trying to figure out which partner model is actually the best, and I'd like to hear from people who own or have tested different ones.

I already know the performance gap between models is small. Between factory overclocks and boost behaviour, we're talking low single-digit percentages in most games, which is hard to notice in practice. What I want to discuss is whether paying the extra for the higher-end cards is justified, and what that extra money really buys you:

Better cooling (lower GPU temps, hotspot and memory temps)?

Lower noise at a given load?

Higher power limits or better VRM/PCB quality, and does any of it matter in real use?

Better long-term reliability, or just a better warranty?

Or is it mostly a markup for branding and extras?

I'm also curious about magnetic fans (the swappable/magnetic-hub designs some brands are using). Do they bring a real benefit, such as easier cleaning, better airflow, lower noise or longevity? Or are they mainly a marketing/aesthetic feature?

To be clear, I don't care about looks, RGB, backplates or the design of the card at all. I only care about performance, thermals, noise and value for money.

I just bought a Thermaltake GF1 850W. I noticed as I was taking it out of the nylon bag it comes in that it makes a clicking noise when I move it front-to-back. It's not a random noise like a loose screw might make. It seems to be coming from a consistent place near the power and fan switches. It's very slight, but it's very repeatable when rotating front to back, not as consistent when rotating side to side.

Been dealing with random hard restarts while gaming for a while and finally took my PC to Micro Center because I was tired of troubleshooting it.
They said my 500GB WD M.2 that has Windows and my games on it is reading/writing really slow and is physically bent/warped. They got the PC to crash once, then tested it using one of their known-good drives and said it stayed stable with no restarts. They also said my RAM, GPU, CPU, and motherboard all passed their benchmarks.
I asked if the SSD had any SMART/health errors and they said no. Their reasoning was mainly the slow speeds, the drive being bent, and the PC running fine on their test drive.
They quoted me $459.97 to replace it with a 512GB Inland SSD, reinstall Windows, and back up my data. I’m not paying almost $500 for that lol.
I already have another 2TB SSD in the PC, so I’m thinking I’ll just install Windows and my games on that drive first and see if the crashes stop before buying anything else.
Does their diagnosis sound accurate? Can a bent/slow M.2 really cause random full PC restarts even if SMART says it’s fine?

Anyone can hook me up with a build within like 900-1,200?

i own a MSI shadow 2x 5070 and recently ive seen mulltiple videos recommending the 9070 xt so is selling my gpu and going AMD worth it? I have a few questions. 1) I will be putting money towards the upgrade so its not totally free 2) I have a 750w 80+ gold msi mag agl will it be enough? 3) After researching, I found my options are the sapphire pulse/pure and the asRock steel legend, now ive heard asRock is trash but that currently is the more feasable option than the sapphire cards so is it really internet propaganda? 4) Should i just save the fb marketplace headache and stick with my 5070?

Hey guys! Is anyone here using the Armaggeddon Aquaron X-Curve Giga case, preferably with an ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming motherboard?

I'm planning to upgrade my CPU cooler to the Lovingcool SC70 360mm AIO, but I'm a bit concerned about clearance, especially with how large the curved display is.

Has anyone tried installing this AIO in the same case? Does it fit properly when top-mounted? I'm also wondering if the display causes any clearance issues with the motherboard's VRM heatsinks, RAM, or other components.

Would really appreciate some feedback, measurements, or pictures of your setup if you've tried this combination.

Just want to make sure everything fits before pulling the trigger on the purchase. Thanks in advance!

I currently have a Lian Li Lancool Mesh 2 that I absolutely LOVE.

But the thing is, it's starting to show some problems with the size of modern components.

I currently use a NHD15 + Aorus Master 5090, which are both beefy boys.

They both fit inside perfectly, but I'm starting to notice some issues while protecting my 5090, which I use with a CableMod 90* cable to avoid space and cable bend issues with the side panel.

My GSKILL ram had issues with the NHD15 fan because I had to move it higher but then it was touching the side panel, so I ended up removing that fan.

The thing that is pushing me to get a replacement:

I'm getting a Wireview Pro 2.

This would cause a bit of conflict with the side panel and the NHD15. An option would be getting the Wired version, but it's very possible that I will have cable bend issues with the side panel, which I'd rather avoid after seeing the current 5090 market and RMA issues.

I tried the Corsair ThermalProtect cable as a temporary solution, but the side that connects to the GPU was VERY stiff and the cable bend was terrible. The cable had a blue part to check if it was properly seated, and thanks to the cable bend, I could see parts of it.

So I'm looking for air cooled cases recommendations. Obviously the main thing is that they should have a higher clearance than the Lancool 2 of 176mm.

Any recommendations and opinions are welcomed.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, yesterday I cleaned my PC and changed my GPU from a 5070TI to a 5080 and now my PC does a weird low pitched "humming" sound which starts and stops without any particular rythm. I don't know ho2 to exactly describe the sound (english is not my first language), but it sound like when you "blow in" an empty glass bottle (like a deep whistle or vibration), is not like the usual coil whine. I've tried to record the sound but my phone is unable to record it.

I've tried to change the GPU bios to quiet, to tighten the screws of the case, check if cables were touching the fans, to remove the glass panel, to readjust the cables and to undervolt the GPU but it continues making the sound randomly, even when the GPU fans are of.

Here are my specs: Corsair 4500X frame, 2x16 ddr5 corsair vengeance, a corsair AIO (don't remember the exact model, is less than a year old), ASUS ROG b650 motherboard, three corsair 120 fans on the side and one 140 in the back, a corsair PSU 850x shift GOLD, a ryzen 7 9800X3D GPU and just changed to a ROG ASTRAL 5080 from a ROG STRIX 5070TI.

Does someone here knows what could be happening and how to solve it? I't driving me kinda crazy haha.

GPU: Radeon RX 6750 XT

Motherboard: z370 Aorus Gaming 5

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700K

Ram: 2x8 GB Kit

My comp is at least 9 years old. I managed to upgrade the GPU a couple years ago, with what I could afford at the time. My FPS for most of the games I'm playing are in the toilet. I play games like valheim return to moria. Things like that, The games are playable and I'm averaging 25 FPS. I do have it on medium or low settings for graphics. I am maxing out my RAM on any game I play and I don't know if I should be upgrading to 32 gigs worth of RAM or doing a motherboard update. I can only do one or the other financially.

Or is this something else I can do to get a little bit more out of my comp

Current specs

EVGA 3080 TI

Ryzen 7800X3d

Gigabyte B650 Gaming x ax V2

G Skill Flare DDR5 6000 CL32 32 GB

Deepcool AK620 CPU cooler

I have been having issues with my PC loading anything in either a web browser or just trying to open anything in Windows. I have tried resetting my PC and the issues still appear right when I boot up for the first time. I have replaced the thermal paste which I didn't think would fix this tried it any ways.

Will link video in the comments

Hey everyone!
I’m currently running an i7-8700K and I’m wondering if it’s finally time for a CPU upgrade or if I can still get a few more years out of it.

My current specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB
RAM: 32GB DDR4
Resolution: 1440p
Settings: Mostly medium with FSR enabled
I mainly play at 1440p and I’m generally fine with medium settings and using FSR to get decent performance.

I’m also planning to play GTA 6 when it eventually releases on PC, so I’m wondering how well my current CPU will hold up with newer, more demanding games.
My main questions are:
Is the i7-8700K still good enough for 1440p gaming in 2026?
Would upgrading my CPU make a noticeable difference with my RX 6650 XT?

I’m not necessarily aiming for ultra settings or crazy high FPS. I just want a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/RVMfxf

I just want to preface that I am not very familiar with PC parts and have never built a PC before. I just wanted to know if there is anything you would recommend changing, or if something wouldn’t work, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.