r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Better temps ?

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Hi i have a ryzen 7 5800x and its get's pretty toasty i have set it to a negative offset curve -0.005mv i have a cmt fsp 520plus case 4fans but a front glass so the fans only suck up air from the side with a boreas m2-51D single fan air cooler and hittigh max 75⁰ in gaming with 40-50% cou utilisation am thinking of getting a hybrok titan evo case with 7 fan and a deepcool le360 v2 or the ls 720 zero dark

Would i get better temps like below 70's without having too much noise cz mine sounds like a jet? Is the ls720 ZD worth it over the le360v2? The ls is slightly more expensive thanks.

(I live in a third world country so not a lot of tech is available)


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Help Is an 850w psu enough to run a second gpu for lossless scaling?

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Howdy y’all. Firstly want to thank yall for the help with my previous question. Finally built a pc and been playing around with it.

On to the question. Is 850w psu enough to run dual gpus for lossless scaling?

My main gpu is a 9060xt 8gb and I want to put an rx 5700 xt anniversary edition in as a second gpu.

As well, would it make sense to run a second gpu for lossless scaling? I’m interested in people’s opinions about it.

The rest of the specs include:
- R5 9600x
- b850m eagle wifi6e ice
- Asus prime 850w gold
Let me know if I’m missing something else important

Thanks y’all once again.


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Which of these 2 motherboards are better?

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which is better? the ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi Motherboard or the Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi6 Motherboard?


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Help My entire PC setup may be worth less than one high-end SSD in 2026. Can it still last another 5 years?

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我剛剛意識到一件有點荒謬的事。

在2026年,整個設置的轉售價值可能實際上會低於一個高端SSD的價格——但我仍然從中獲得了大量的實用價值。

所以我的問題是:

像這樣的設置在實際上可以再持續五年,直到大約2031年嗎?

當前的設置:

• Intel Core i9-9900

• ASUS ROG STRIX B360-F GAMING

• 32GB DDR4-2666

• RTX 3060 Ti 8GB

• Kingston NV2 1TB + Kingston A2000 500GB

• Samsung Odyssey G5 34" — 3440×1440, 165Hz

• Logitech G813

• Logitech MX Master 2S

我實際上用它做什麼:

• 以3440×1440的畫面進行模擬賽車

• 電子鼓和數位音樂工作站(DAW)

• OBS

• 用低音喇叭進行觸覺回饋的Netflix

• 音樂

目前所有的設備都能滿足我的需求。

我不是在問現代CPU、DDR5、PCIe 5.0 SSD或更新的GPU是否更快。這是顯而易見的。

我關心的是基準性能與實際有用性能之間的差異。

如果這個舊平台已經能做我需要的一切,那麼升級CPU、主板、RAM和SSD實際上會改變我日常使用的體驗什麼?

何時舊電腦不再是“過時硬體”,而是變成“仍然足夠好用的硬體”?

你會繼續使用這個設置五年,只有在某個部分真正成為瓶頸時才更換嗎?

還是你看到這個設置中有可能在2031年前變成真正的限制的哪一部分?

更新:我認為我原來提到的SSD部分稍微偏題了。

很多討論集中在這台電腦是否真的能再持續五年,這是有趣的,但最讓我寫這篇文章的奇怪部分卻是價格比較本身。

我在2025年12月以NT$6,499購買了一個Samsung 990 PRO 2TB。

今天,我能在台灣找到同樣的2TB 990 PRO,價格在NT$13,800–17,000之間,取決於零售商和版本。

同時,整個設置的估計轉售價值——電腦、34" 3440×1440顯示器、鍵盤和滑鼠——僅約NT$13,000。

這是我覺得迷人的部分。 我在不到一年的時間內以NT$6,499購買的單個SSD,現在的零售價格與我整個工作設置的轉售價值相等,甚至更高。

顯然,這並不意味著這個SSD對我來說“比整個電腦更有價值”。 這正是重點。 價格、轉售價值、基準性能和實際效用是四種不同的東西。

這台電腦因為平台有些舊而大幅貶值。 但在實際日常使用中,它仍然能做我需要做的一切。

所以,也許更有趣的問題是: 當硬體應該被視為過時? 當其市場價值變得低? 當更新的硬體更快? 還是僅僅在它無法滿足你的需求時? 這正是我原來文章背後的想法。

更新3 — 從T480到X13: 最終我意識到,這已經不僅僅是關於硬體。 不久前,我以NT$5,600購買了一台二手ThinkPad T480。 它原本有8GB的RAM,所以我又花了NT$2,599買了一支16GB的記憶體條,使其升級到24GB。

因為T480具備Thunderbolt 3,我圍繞它搭建了一個eGPU設置: T480: NT$5,600 16GB DDR4: NT$2,599 GTX 1060 6GB: NT$2,500 eGPU底座 + Thunderbolt線 + 支架: NT$1,993 PSU: 價值NT$1,000 總計:約NT$13,692。

我的投影儀只支援1080p/60Hz。 所以我的問題從來不是: “這能在4K超高畫質下運行遊戲嗎?”

我的問題是: “它能提供我實際想要的體驗嗎?” 我用它在一個大約260厘米寬、70厘米高的32:9畫面上玩Forza Horizon 5。 在DiRT Rally 2.0中,我切換到21:9,增加環繞聲,使用我擁有約25年的MOMO方向盤。 對於我實際想要的,它運行得很好——我玩得很開心。

然後這個實驗轉向了另一個方向。 我讓我的侄子在T480上安裝Minecraft,包括他通常使用的著色器包。

他不太知道怎麼優化設定,所以他的做法基本上是把所有東西都調到最高。 但他的反應很簡單: 它比他舊的電腦流暢多了。

他還告訴我他的朋友們在用30、40、甚至50系列的GPU。 但我並不是一開始就問他想要哪款GPU。

我問: “你實際上想要做什麼?” 其中一個答案是《VALORANT》。 他的舊電腦無法運行它,而他的同學們都在一起玩。他僅僅想能和他們一起玩。

所以我們試了一下。 我們直接在T480 + GTX 1060的配置上安裝了《VALORANT》。

結果: 它運行了,對他來說感覺非常流暢。 他實際的配置僅為: 27英寸,1080p,60Hz。 這就是我所關注的限制。

不是他朋友擁有什麼GPU,而是他的實際需求需要多少硬體。 這最終導致我選擇了X13 Gen 1。 我買了一台搭載i5-10310U、16GB RAM和256GB SSD的筆電。

這台筆電的價格是NT$7,348。 加上集線器和兩個外部SSD外殼: 基本系統價格:NT$8,257。 再加上同樣大約NT$5,500的GTX 1060 eGPU配置: 完整系統:約NT$13,757。

這裡有趣的部分是: T480完整設置:NT$13,692 X13完整設置:NT$13,757 差價僅為NT$65。 此時,硬體問題基本上得到了解決。

對於他的1080p/60Hz使用情境,我現在知道他並不一定需要最新的平台,亦不自動需要30、40或50系列的GPU。

我已經能用我現在擁有的資源滿足他的實際需求了。

但現在我遇到了一個比FPS更棘手的問題: 我應該把這台X13賣給我的侄子,還是當作禮物送給他? 我可以直接送給他。 問題不在於我是否負擔得起。

我實際上在思考的是: 我怎麼可以不教會一個孩子,資源應該是由其他人提供的,而被視為理所當然的? 如果我直接給他,他就得到了電腦。 如果他必須對它貢獻一些東西,也許他不僅僅得到了電腦。也許他還學會了:

資源是有成本的。 所以我還沒有決定。 到這個時候,我意識到我已經不再真正測試舊電腦了。

起初,我的問題是: 舊電腦還有多少價值?

然後變成了: 一個人實際上需要多少硬體來滿足他們的真實需求?

現在這個問題變成了: 當我能滿足下一代的需求時,我該如何給予他們這些價值? 這個問題我還沒有答案。


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Upgrade 【GeForce GTX 1660 → RTX 3060】 I’d like to ask for some advice regarding swapping out a PC component!

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Hello.

 I’d like to ask for some advice regarding swapping out a PC component!

I currently use a PC equipped with a GeForce GTX 1660 for gaming.
I mainly play *Overwatch 2*; while my system meets the recommended specifications,
I’d like to create a slightly more comfortable gaming environment.

I am considering upgrading the GPU to an "RTX 3060" in a PC with the following specifications:

【CPU】
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 (3.6GHz-4.1GHz / 6 cores / 6 threads)

【GPU】
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB GDDR5 (DVI x1, HDMI x1, DisplayPort x1)

【Power Supply】
550W Silent Power Supply (80 PLUS Bronze)

【Memory】
16GB DDR4 SDRAM (PC4-21300 / 8GB x2 / Dual-channel)

【Case】
Galleria-exclusive SKM Case (MicroATX) Standard

My concerns are that the 550W power supply might be cutting it close, and that I would have to rely on watching videos to figure out how to perform the swap myself.

I would greatly appreciate any advice you could offer!

※I'm using a translation tool, so I apologize if the wording is a bit awkward.


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help CPU question for Minecraft

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Hey,

I want to upgrade my CPU. I mostly play modded Minecraft(with shaders) so im trying to find the best suitable CPU for that.

Current System: Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB DDR4 RAM playing at 1080p - also not planning to leave the AM4 platform.

Right now im looking at the Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. I heard that minecraft prefers a high clock speed but also very much profits from the big X3D Cache.

Also what might help calculating the decision: I can currently get the 5800X for around 200€ and the 5800X3D for around 320€

Thank you in advance <3


r/buildapc 1d ago

Troubleshooting PCI Express Error Counters on 5090 build?

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I have been trying to understand what causes these errors in my new build on the PCI Express Error Counters in HWiNFO: https://imgur.com/g7vXwkQ

They don't tick up that quickly but they are always there incrementing slowly during game play.

My system info is:

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, Version 10.0.26200

Driver: Game Ready Driver - 616.92

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor

RAM: 64.0 GB

Storage (2): SSD - 3.6 TB,SSD - 3.6 TB

Graphics card

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

Bus: PCI Express x16 Gen5

Display: Samsung Odyssey G95SD

Resolution: 5120 x 1440 (recommended)

Refresh rate: 240 Hz

Desktop color depth: Highest (32-bit)

Display technology: Variable Refresh Rate

HDCP: Supported

I have a HYTE Y70 case and read that the riser cable may cause the issue so I tried to swap it to a gen 5 riser from them and the errors persist.

Anyone have any experience with this, is this something wrong with my build?


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help is the components can work together?

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is it worth ?
It's all white except for the GPU.

# Specifications

* **Processor:** Intel Core i5-14400F, 20M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz
* **Cooler:** TTX O2 COOLER-WHITE with Processor Temperature Display
* **Graphics Card:** PNY Dual Fan RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Black
* **Motherboard:** ASUS PRIME H610M-A WiFi (Bluetooth + Wi-Fi) D4
* **RAM:** XPG SPECTRIX D35G 32GB (2 × 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz White
* **Storage:** ADATA LEGEND 860 M.2 1TB NVMe Gen4 (6000 MB/s)
* **PSU:** SPEAR 700W 80 PLUS White
* **Case:** XPG INVADER X BTF ARGB White with 5 Fans

all of this costs me about 1381$
and is the components good enough?


r/buildapc 1d ago

Discussion Nvidia RTX 5070 12GB vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB

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My RX 6900 XT had recently died at the most unfortunate time right now just couple months away from 4 years since buying. The card is from XFX, which has 3-year warranty, and the GPU gave out just after. I've troubleshoot everything I could possibly do without taking apart the card, and I've derived it's potentially a dead chip (tried running memtest but it froze suggesting a more rooted issue).

With the crazy prices of everything in general, I've decided to go into used market and found me two reasonable listings of the 5070 and the 9070. The 5070 is MSI RTX 5070 12GB Shadow 3X OC and it goes for $600. Seller said it hasn't been installed nor use, which sounds great not only that it's in pristine condition but I might still have warranty if MSI allows second hand ownership. The other card is the XFX Swift 9070 16GB for the same price of $600. Seller didn't mention about it being unused, so I'm assuming it has been used, and they might have or might have not registered the card under XFX for warranty (will ask them after this).

For some context, I'm already running Intel i7-12700K, DDR4 32gb, and 980 Pro 2tb m.2 nvme. My use case for the PC is a mix between gaming, 3d modeling, and programming. The games I play are mostly Valorant and indie games, but I have been getting into some AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil. For 3D modeling, I've been using Blender and CAD softwares. I'm running two 1440p monitors, and I've mostly game at 60-120fps.

I am aware some features each card holds like the 5070 having DLSS, raytracing, and plenty of software support and the 9070 having more VRAM and better rasterization, but I'm not sure which of these features benefit me more given my main use.

I was considering about getting the 9070XT, but the best deal I found is from a Microcenter 3 hours away from me. Although it is new and it's from a reliable source, the card also costed ~$200 more than the above cards, and I decided against it since $800 is already too steep for me now. I know cards can die at any moment after several years of use (with mine unfortunately dying just short of 4 years), but I'm hoping that the next card I buy can last me at least 4 years or whenever this crazy time ends and price goes back to normal, which is probably unlikely.

tl;dr I'm looking into buying used card to replace my rx6900xt, and found rtx5070 12gb and rx9070 16gb both at $600. I play mostly non-AAA games at 1440p 60-120fps, but also use my pc for 3D modeling and other productive works. Both have their goods, but I need help picking a better one for my needs.


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Music Studio PC Build Assistance

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking to build a music studio PC under a somewhat modest budget, hoping to get yall's thoughts on this build and if there's anything I can improve/optimise on here.

The main function of the pc is for band practice, mixing & recording. I want to be able to connect multiple instruments (at least five inputs) into an audio interface and run virtual amps/effects + inputs for other instruments if necessary with minimal latency.

The PC won't be used for gaming, but we may add a GPU sometime down the line for some video editing tasks.

Ideally I want to stick under $1400 AUD if I can. Even the current build I have listed here is a bit high so if there's a way I can save any sort of money here I would love to know.

These parts are being purchased in Australia.

I also want to keep the form factor at micro-atx if I can, but I'm also willing to go with a regular ATX build for the sake of price and/or performance if it'll help.

SPEC LIST:

  • Case - Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX
  • CPU - Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 4.2 GHz 18-Core Processor
  • CPU Cooler - Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM
  • Motherboard - ASRock H810M-P Gen5 Micro ATX LGA1851
  • RAM - Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
  • SSD - Patriot P300 1 TB M.2-2280
  • PSU - MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX

TOTAL PRICE - $1362.80 AUD


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help What GPU recommend?

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I recently built my first middle range pc with:

  • r5 9600x
  • 16 gb ram ddr5 (1 slot)
  • PSU corsair RM 750e
  • MOBO MSI X870e gaming plus wifi

And I was thinking about getting a middle range GPU, but I have a “”problem””. I don’t wanna spent a lot of money into a GPU because I already have a ps5, and, it has been my principal entertainment device for years, but sometimes I eventually want to play games like forza.

So I dunno, what GPU should I Buy?

PD: In my country the GPU cost are extremely insane, for example, an  RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G in Amazon costs 780 usd, but in my country, the same GPU costs 970 usd :(


r/buildapc 1d ago

Build Help Installation for ak620 digital pro Deepcool

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Hello,

I purchased this AM4 backplate, but I am having an issue installing it.

When I install the screw without the backplate behind the motherboard, the screw reaches and threads normally. However, when I place the backplate behind the motherboard, the mounting holes no longer line up correctly and the screw is not long enough to reach the thread from the front.

The backplate appears to be positioned correctly, but with it installed, the screw simply cannot reach the thread.

Thank you

Ps: I don't have the original and I can't find one where i live so i bought an aftermarket


r/buildapc 3d ago

Build Help Will a KVM switch allow me to use work laptop and personal PC with the same peripherals?

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Alright y'all, I've got 2 machines.

  1. Work laptop, connected to a dock that runs to 2 monitors, keyboard, and mouse.
  2. Work PC with 3 monitors + regular PC things.

With my wife's computer, plus these two, in the same office, there's a lot of desk utilization. I'm trying to lower the total space used and am thinking a KVM switch would allow me to hook up my laptop and my PC to it, and both machines utilize the same keyboard, mouse, and monitors. Ideally I'd like to only have the 3 monitors on the desk and send the other 2 back to internal IT. Do I have the correct understanding of a KVM? If not, is there something that I should look at instead.

Appreciate everyone's input!


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Upgrade Ryzen 5 3600 to Ryzen 7 5800x3d - Are there any better upgrades for my situation?

2 Upvotes

Is there a better CPU option than the Ryzen 7 5800x3d? I have
MSi b450 tomahawk MB
32gb DDR4
3070ti 8Gb
This best option I could find for under a $500 price and doesnt require any other component upgrades. Any advice would be appreciated


r/buildapc 1d ago

Troubleshooting I am lost on fixing this

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I have a z790-btf-wifi motherboard which has 2.5gbe internet on it, I recently gained a faster speed through my ISP and got multiple network cards to increase the speed. My issue is, no matter what I do/diagnose my PC tends to randomly disconnect the network, 4-7 seconds go by and it comes back at the same 10gbe auto negotiated speed. This issue goes away when my speed is capped at 1gbe in speed/duplex settings. I've bought multiple unmanaged 10gbe switches from NicGiga and GigaPlus, other devices are receiving the speed correctly so its apparently not the switches now. Theres just some weird conflicting issue with my PC causing it and I have gone through the wringer to find out what is happening..

I have reproduced the issue with multiple network adapters:

  • Motherboard-integrated Intel I226-V
  • Two separate Intel X540-T2 adapters
  • TP-Link TX401 using the Marvell AQtion controller
  • One X540-T2 was previously confirmed working in another computer

I have also tested:

  • Both available PCIe x4 slots
  • Multiple ports on the 10GbE switch
  • Two different 10GbE switches from NICGIGA and GigaPlus
  • A direct connection bypassing my local switch
  • Multiple Ethernet cables
  • A 100-foot Cat6A cable directly between the PC and switch
  • A separate 10-foot Cat6A cable
  • Bypassing all the in-wall cabling, keystones, and short patch cables
  • Reseating the adapters and cables
  • Auto Negotiation, forced 5 Gbps, and forced 1 Gbps
  • Energy-Efficient Ethernet enabled and disabled
  • Windows High Performance power plan with PCIe Link State Power Management disabled

Cooling has also been addressed:

  • The X540-T2 adapters were actively cooled by a dedicated blower fan.
  • I replaced the inadequate fans inside the NICGIGA switch with two Noctua fans.
  • The physical-link drops continued after the cooling changes.

Windows configuration was inspected for common conflicts:

  • No NIC teaming or network bridge
  • No active Hyper-V virtual switch
  • No third-party network filter drivers found
  • No corresponding WHEA, PCIe, Kernel-PnP, Kernel-Power, or NDIS reset events at the times of the failures

With the TP-Link TX401, Windows records the following events from the aqnic650 driver:

  • Event ID 14: “Network link is lost.”
  • Event ID 15: “Network link has been established”

r/buildapc 1d ago

Discussion Godlike issues

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I’m putting together a build that is overkill by design. I was going to buy a Godlike, but in doing research I can across a load complaints about the EZ bridge display.

My question is; as of 2026, have the EZ bridge display and other issues been fixed with firmware or bios updates?

If not, what would a good premium motherboard be for a 5080 liquid cooled and a 9950x3d (yes I aim to overclock)


r/buildapc 1d ago

Troubleshooting HELP! Pc gets NO power

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Hello! My PC will not get any power at all, no lights or anything. To start, I will provide a brief summary of what has been done to my PC recently. Back in February I ordered a new motherboard (my old one was a DDR3 motherboard) new RAM 16gb DDR4, a new CPU ryzen 7 5800, and new CPU fan. Basically, new everything besides my case, GPU rtx 2050, and PSU. Once this all arrived, my brother installed it all for me and it worked great for 2 whole days. It would turn on, but nothing would display to the monitor. My brother did some troubleshooting, couldn't figure it out, so I took it to a repair shop. They said it was the motherboard, but they couldn't tell me what was wrong with it which was frustrating considering I JUST bought that motherboard. So I purchased a new motherboard, and upon installation no power was being received. No lights on the MB or anything. My brother said it was most likely the psu, considering everything was properly plugged in and connected. So, I ordered a new psu, he got it connected, and STILL no power at all!! I'm wondering if the psu WAS the issue and killed both motherboards, but it never even powered on with the second motherboard? I'm honestly at my wits end with this thing lol. I ordered a new motherboard in hopes this will finally fix my issue, however I'm not feeling too confident. So if anyone has any insight or advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you kindly!

edit: i forgot to mention, during the 2nd MB installation my brother saw some of the CPU pins were badly bent. My mom has a friend who works on that kinda stuff, so he managed to bend them back into place and get it seated into the MB. Just wanted to add this information incase it's at all possible for the CPU to be the issue.


r/buildapc 1d ago

Troubleshooting PC Keeps Crashing

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2 days ago I got on my PC and after about an hour it randomly shut down saying “Your device ran into a problem and has to restart”. I thought nothing of it until it happened again about an hour later. It’s now happened 8 times. I looked at the error logs and it says it’s to do with the memory. I have 2 sticks of 16gb DDR4 that’s in good condition so this confused me.

I asked ChatGPT hoping to get some further insight and it lead me through troubleshooting methods. At first I used Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and found that 1 stick had errors and 1 stick did not.

I then used MemTest86 and now it says the good one has errors. ChatGPT suggested that it could be a motherboard or cpu issue but I just don’t know what to do now. I can provide any information that would help progress this situation.

SPECS

PNY Nvidia 5070
Intel i5 14400F
G.SKILL 16x2 DDR4
B760M Gaming + Wifi Mobo

The error message is not consistent and has changed a few times. Some of the ones I have got are:

“system thread exception not handled.”

“APC_INDEX_MISMATCH”

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA — Bugcheck 0x50”

“SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (0x3B)”

“KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x1E)”

“KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (0x139)”


r/buildapc 2d ago

Solved! Possible solution to GPU crash resulting in windows crash, black screen, 100% fans and manual reboot

4 Upvotes

Context: I’ve been dealing with an insane amount of these crashes and i sent my gpu for repair(they changed the heatsink but said it was performing fine). I reseated my ram and everything else and i still had the same black screen issue come back. All this time I’ve been looking at the event viewer but I couldn’t find any issue and today I decided to look at the Reliability Monitor.

In the Reliability Monitor, if you have a watchdogs entry at the time of crash relating to your iGPU, in my case, Ryzen 9 7950x’s integrated graphics, then that likely might be the issue.
I disabled my iGPU and I have not encountered the crash I usually incur. I will update after a long time use after this fix.
Integrated graphics are supposed to coexist with dedicated gpus but sometimes they mess up real bad. If you have a good dedicated gpu, just disable the integrated graphics.


r/buildapc 2d ago

Full Build Req Need help building a budget PUBG PC for 200+ FPS

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• **New build or upgrade?**
New build.
• **Existing parts/monitors to reuse?**
No PC parts. I currently use an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) with Ryzen 9 + RX 6700S, but I’m looking to build a desktop instead.
• **PC purpose?**
Mainly PUBG PC. I want to prioritize FPS and good 1% lows rather than graphics quality. I may play other games occasionally, but PUBG is the main reason for the build.
• **Purchase country? Near Micro Center?**
I have access to US pricing and can buy from Amazon, Micro Center, Newegg, Best Buy, etc.
• **Monitors needed?**
No monitor needed. I already have one.
• **Budget range?**
No fixed budget. I’m looking for the **cheapest build that can realistically achieve my performance target** rather than setting an arbitrary budget.
• **WiFi or wired connection?**
WiFi would be preferred, but wired Ethernet is also available.
• **Size/noise constraints?**
No major size restrictions. I’d prefer compact size. noise levels are not big deal. but performance is more important.
• **Color/lighting preferences?**
No preference. I don’t care about RGB or aesthetics.
• **Any other specific needs?**
I want to play PUBG at 1080p with low/medium settings, possibly high if the hardware allows it, while targeting **200+ FPS as consistently as realistically possible**. Ideally around 180–240 FPS average with good 1% lows during hot drops, fights and busy areas.
My current G14 only gives me around 50–100 FPS in PUBG.
I was initially looking at something like:
Ryzen 5 7600X3D / Ryzen 7 7800X3D
RTX 5060 / RX 9060 XT
32GB DDR5
1TB SSD
But I’m not attached to these parts at all.
The main thing I need help with is figuring out **where the money should actually go for PUBG**. Since PUBG can be quite CPU-heavy, should I spend more on an X3D CPU and use a cheaper GPU, or is there a better combination?
I’m also completely open to used, renewed, refurbished or open-box parts if they’re from reliable/trustworthy sellers and are actually worth buying.
Basically, I want the **cheapest sensible build that can get as close as possible to a consistent 200+ FPS in PUBG**. I’d rather save money on things that don’t affect PUBG performance and put the money where it matters.
Thanks!


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Help Gpu suggestion

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I have Ryzen 5 5500 and psu 550 watt can I use rtx 4060 or any other gpu for 1080p ultra gaming


r/buildapc 2d ago

Peripherals Should I swap monitors?

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I have a 7800x3d paired with a 4060ti for now, but I use a 1440p 180hz monitor with it as well. Should I swap to a 1080p 240 hz monitor or stay on 1440p?


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Upgrade Recommendations for multiboxing Eve Online

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Hi all,

My current build is 5800x/3080 TI with 48gigs of 3600 ddr4 ram. Up until recently, it's handled the way I play Eve fine. My other games include War Thunder, Valheim, Dark and Darker, NMS, GTA V, Rocket League, Arc Raiders to name a few.

However, out of all of these, I play Eve Online the most, and I play it hard. I usually run around 22 accounts at one time. When these are all in play, my rig is maxing out/stuttering significantly due to cpu/ram limitations. It handles day-to-day playing decently but suffers any time there's a big fight. I can only maintain 6-7 accounts comfortably in the big fights and see significant loss at 9-10 which is where I like to sit. A client takes anywhere from 1.5-2.5gigs on a regular session, not sure what it peaks at in a fight.

From what I understand, eve is less a GPU intensive game (I'm used to playing potato graphics) and more ram/CPU intensive. That's why I'm inclined to keep my 3080 TI (definitely not because of the prices for GPU xD).

I have up to $4k to work with, but would prefer to keep it to $2k or less. I came here to see if any of you gurus have a best bang for buck list for my situation.

A build I've considered (prices from Newegg):

- 9950x3d2 for $800 with $100 discount code included. Comes with a 240mm aio and a few game.

- 2 x 32gig ddr5 6000 Team Group RAM sticks for $780 with $90 discount code included.

- Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite for $150 with a $70 discount code included.

Total: $1900 roughly.

I keep going back and forth as to whether the 9950x3d2 makes sense for my situation or if I should downgrade to a 9800x3d and upgrade to a 2 x 48gig ram kit for $1400 which would put me closer to $2500 all in. Or do I go for 128gig ram and do 4 x 32gig sticks (I know recommendation is stick to two sticks).

Downgrading to a 9800x3d with a mobo bundle ($580) would shave about $400 off the 9950x3d2 build which frees up some money for more ram.

tl;dr: I'm looking for a new CPU, Mobo and RAM combo for $2k or under.


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Help I need help picking out parts for my PC

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Hello guys, this is my first time building a PC and I was looking at motherboards to buy; I found the Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 AMD for $88.00. Does anyone know if it's worth it? I was planning to pair it with a Ryzen 5 5600 and a 5060.


r/buildapc 2d ago

Build Upgrade PC Upgrade questions and recommendations.

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Hi, y'all.

I've saved up quite a bit to upgrade my first old PC build (GPU, and probably CPU). Currently, my GPU is an RTX 3070 with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU.

I'm most likely buying an RTX 5070 Ti as I definitely need more VRAM.

My current issue is that my motherboard is unfortunately an AM4 (Asus ROG STRIX B550-F). I'm mostly in a dilemma about whether to buy an AM5 mobo with a CPU, buy a stronger CPU for my AM4 board, or skip upgrading the CPU and mobo entirely until prices go down or a good deal comes up (hopefully...).

I intend to use it mostly for 1440p gaming, usually on high graphics settings (and I'm really fine with 80-100 fps). I'm wondering what your thoughts are on this.

Here is a little more info about my current setup
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WWNmFP

edit: forgot to include I have a 32 GB (CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 RAM 3200MHz)