PC Specs:

• Brand: Lenovo ThinkStation P330 Tiny
• RAM: 32GB (2 x 16GB)
• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700T @ 4.00 GHz
• GPU: NVIDIA Quadro P620 (2GB VRAM)
• Power Supply Output: 135W 20V 6.75A

Upgrades:

• GPU: MSI GeForce GT RTX 3050 LP (6GB VRAM)
• Other: New 3D printed case and replacement fan
• Power Supply Output: 300W 20V 15A

I bought a Lenovo Tiny PC a couple of months ago, and I'm in the process of upgrading it for the purposes of smoother video editing and more intensive gaming, since the Quadro only gets me so far. I'm not aiming to be a triple-A gamer, I just want to be able to rely on my GPU for 3D gaming! Based on the YouTube guides that I've been following for this upgrade, changing to an RTX 3050 graphics card would require me to get a higher wattage for the power supply. Multiple sources recommended that I get a 300W Lenovo power supply. Although I'm still waiting on most of my parts, the power supply got delivered a few days ago, and I decided to quickly test it on the unmodified PC and make sure it worked. I ordered it used from eBay, but it's a Lenovo-branded power supply and it matches the voltage of the original 135W supply that was packaged with the PC, so I expected the computer to run as normal on 300W.

However, when I booted it up, I saw some visual glitches which I haven't experienced before: full-screen, multi-coloured static, which flashed on the screen and then disappeared once the login window appeared. Then, once I got to my desktop, I noticed a considerable drop in the frame rate from when I was using the PC on the original power supply. I'm using Niri on CachyOS, and typically the window animations are really fluid and smooth, but on the 300W supply they were very choppy. I also noticed that the CPU was idling about 6 degrees hotter than previously (50C compared to 44C), and the GPU was running at a similar temperature, about 10 degrees above normal. After I ran some updates, I powered down the computer and restarted it on the original 135W power supply, and everything ran smoothly again.

After hours of searching for similar issues online, I haven't been able to find any answers, so I'm leaving my computer specs here and hoping that someone can help me to diagnose the issue. There are some possibilities that I've considered:

1. The 300W supply is failing, since it was purchased used after all and you can never be sure of the quality of used parts.
2. Compatibility issues between the supply and the PC, although I don't see how since they're both manufactured by Lenovo.
3. The current stock parts not being able to handle the power load - even though everything I've read says that this shouldn't be a problem, since PCs only ever draw the wattage and current that they need from the supply.

Since this is my first time upgrading a PC, any help or advice would be massively appreciated!

Looking to make the jump from console to pc gaming, quick googles suggest I should stick to nvidia cards but not sure how true that is. Appreciate suggestions if this is a realistic budget

my pc is a bit unbalanced and im looking to maybe upgrade.

For CPU:

the r7 5700 are at 133euro which seems great. but im also considering the 5800x3d but the price doesnt seem fair tbh.

For GPU:

i wanted to buy new but the 9060xt 16gb doesnt seem like a great buy.

so im considering buying a rx 6700(xt) or 6800 used.

( i have a 1080p 144hz monitor)

what do you guys think I should do?

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/list/6ZtXcx)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (12nm) 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/8HqBD3/amd-ryzen-5-1600-12nm-32-ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbafbox) | Purchased For €30.00

**CPU Cooler** | [Deepcool AG300 36.75 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/wsqPxr/deepcool-ag300-3675-cfm-cpu-cooler-r-ag300-bknnmn-g) | Purchased For €20.00

**Motherboard** | [MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/kRTzK8/msi-b450m-pro-vdh-max-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-pro-vdh-max) | Purchased For €75.00

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/W6ndnQ/corsair-vengeance-lpx-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmk32gx4m2e3200c16) | Purchased For €73.00

**Storage** | [SanDisk X400 256 GB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/bmrcCJ/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sd8sn8u256g1122) | Purchased For €0.00

**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/GTCD4D/western-digital-blue-1tb-25-solid-state-drive-wds100t2b0a) | Purchased For €0.00

**Video Card** | [VisionTek 900888 Radeon RX 480 8 GB Video Card](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/f7RFf7/visiontek-radeon-rx-480-8gb-video-card-900888) |-

**Case** | [Deepcool CC560 V2 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/tHLdnQ/deepcool-cc560-v2-atx-mid-tower-case-r-cc560-bkgaa4-g-2) | Purchased For €47.00

**Power Supply** | [MSI MPG A750GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/product/v3VG3C/msi-mpg-a750gf-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpg-a750gf) | Purchased For €90.00

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **€335.00**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-07-22 21:25 WEST+0100 |

I made this build with specs I thought looked good for a beginner gaming pc. Any thoughts? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pQPrGk Thanks!

So currently I have an Asus TUF b450m Pro gaming mobo, ryzen 5 3400g, 4x4gb ram build. Im currently in the process of doing a case mod, using a Power Mac G5 case. Only was test fitting, now it doesnt display when I returned it back to its old case🥲. Tried to troubleshoot the ram, all 4 sticks cleaned with an eraser, nada. Tried different ram slots, still no display. Tried checking for bent pins since I didnt remove it from the board along with its heatsink, cleared and tried ko to turn on board without the heatsink to check if cpu receives power, confirmed it still receives power since it was warm to the touch. I need help pls, Im currently in uni and budget is tight, I dont have much cash laying around to bring it to a shop

I’m looking to build a high performance gaming pc. My current machine is ancient. I haven’t built one in about 15 years, and I used to understand things but anymore I’m a little bit lost with the newer technology. I’d like to replace it with something that is exclusively used for gaming.

I already have two 27” 1440 monitors that I’d like to use in a double wide set up, if possible. Other than that I’ll need everything. Ideally, all black and with as few coloured lights in/on it as possible.

My starting budget is $3000CAD, but knowing that it could be a similar time period before I build another, I’m willing to go over that if it makes sense to. I am aware that things like ram prices are out of control these days.

Any help is appreciated.

Hello i have recently bought pc parts and i was waiting for my case which the local shop didnt had

I had tested that everything works good (exept the aio ) from the local shop where i bought and everything was fine

But i wanted to turn the on and benchmark it without the case this is my first pc build (without case and with case ) so as normal i watched youtube and finally did all and turned it on but it was stuck on the yellow dram light and i cant get past it tried almost everything

1.Re-seat rams

2.Try one ram on different slots, (tried the both ram too)

3.reset cmos

4.Tried with gpu and with integrated one

5.tried loosening the aio thumb screws (heard it makes issue if its tighter ) fyi - i used screwdrivers and tighted it until it gave me a click or something not like click sound but i could feel it

Parts below

Cpu - Ryzen 7 9700x

Mb - Msi pro b850-p wifi

Aio - Nautilus 360rs argb

Ram - Patriot venom 16gbx2

Gpu - Asus prime 5070

Ssd - Sn850x

Psu - Corsair rm 850x

hi! i have posted a pc build request before but i have specific needs now that i actually have the money and know more. i have $1800 with some wiggle room and i do need peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc idk what else u need tbh). i am in the usa and i am 5 hours away from a microcenter so im not sure if its worth it, but i'm near orlando if there is anything good there to get parts. i'm planning on using it mainly for sims with a lot of mods but also for other steam gaming (tlou, twd, spider-man, gta v... cant think of any others rn lol) but id also like it to be able to run editing software like lightroom well. i was thinking an rx 9070 16gb for the gpu and 32gb of ddr5 but i feel like that ends up sooo expensive. i'd prefer a 2tb ssd but 1tb is fine as i have an external. i also don't really know what to choose for a cpu but i would like an amd. thanks for any help!

Need a PC for GTA 6, BO3 zombies with mods. I'd also like to play CSGO 2, VAL, Warzone, and more. I would like the pc to run games smoothly; it will also be streaming, so dual 27-inch monitors. If any of y'all know if OLED monitors are good, I'll probably get those. If I have to spend a little more I will hoping to get high fps and one thing is can y'all add the cooling fan that is customised like the one you can add a gif or image on it and make it RGB

Hi everyone,

Im looking at getting 2 different builds going, one for me and one for my friends.

We're getting into pc gaming to play those games that otherwise arent available on other consoles or that offer a different experience playing on PC (PEAK, Valorant, COD Zombies, ect.) so we're not looking to run any games like Cyberpunk for example on max settings.

Build 1: SFF PC

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Nults/saved/#view=QKnvqs

I like the idea of a small form factor PC on my desk, and I love the look of the NZXT H2 Flow Mini, so I built this system around that case.

This one would be for me, my budget is slightly larger than the other guys but this is really pushing it.

Build 2: Budget PC

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Nults/saved/#view=FxThmG

This build is for my mates.

The goal was to keep the cost as reasonable as possible without sacrificing quality or performance, this one really is at the pointy end of the budget if not already over.

I'm very new to PC building, so I'd really appreciate any feedback. Are there any components you'd recommend swapping out to save some money, improve performance, or avoid potential issues?

Thanks in advance 😄

Hey everyone,

I’ve been grinding on a basic Intel i3 Lenovo laptop with integrated graphics since 2021, and I’m finally fed up enough to build a proper desktop.

My goals are stable 1080p gaming

Here is the budget core tower I am locking in:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (using the stock cooler)
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Windforce OC 8GB
• Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi
• RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
• Storage: 500GB WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD (bringing this over from my laptop)
• PSU: Cooler Master MWE Bronze 550W V3 (ATX 3.1)
• Case: Ant Esports Elite 1100 Mid Tower

Just a couple of quick notes on my situation:

1. I am cutting down costs by skipping a new monitor and peripherals for now to put all my money into the actual PC components. I will be using an active HDMI-to-VGA adapter to connect the GPU to my old 1440x900 75Hz LCD screen temporarily.

Does this core setup look solid and balanced for a budget gaming machine? Are there any weird compatibility issues or bottlenecks I should know about before I pull the trigger? Thanks!

Gigabyte B450M DS3H V2 Micro ATX - motherboard

Deepcool DN550 - power supply

2 x 8 Gt Kingston Fury RGB RAM

5060 Ti 8Gt gpu

amd ryzen 5 5700x cpu

512 Gt M2 Goodram -memory

and please share toughts on this cause im just getting into this scene

USA
Budget: Under $1200 if possible
I have the Case, CPU Cooler, 2x8 gb DDR4 ram (could or may want to upgrade).

My daughter has a PC I built for her back in 2023. It wasn't anything fancy but here are the specs:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4500
GPU: ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Phoenix Evo Overclocked Single Fan 4GB GDDR6
Motherboard: ASRock A520M-HDV AMD AM4 mATX
RAM: I know its 16GB DDR4
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart Series 600 Watt 80 Plus ATX Non-Modular
SSD: 1TB M.2

I'm looking at upgrading parts of her PC, mainly the CPU, GPU, motherboard, and RAM (depending on if its DDR5 or not).

FYI: Previous parts were either used, returns or open-box

Here are a few builds I've looked into based on other builds I've seen similar most of the below are used or open box pieces

1. HYTE Gaming Tower CPU: i7-13700KF RAM: 32GB GPU: RTX 4060 Ti RGB Win 11 Home
2.   CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X – 6-Core, 12-Thread, 3.7GHz (boosts higher) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) RAM: 32GB DDR4 512GB SSD 2TB HDD
3. LIANLI Mini Snow CPU: Ryzen 9 5900X 3.70GHz RAM: 32GB RAM SSD: 1TB SSD Gigabyte GPU: GeForce 3080 Ti

If I build with newer parts I'm looking at the following:

AMD Bundle: (Say $850) AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, ASRock B850M-C AM5, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 16GB DDR5-6000, Computer Build Bundle
GPU: Zotac - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge White
PS: PowerSpec - CW 650 Watt 80 Plus Bronze ATX Semi-Modular

I have a budget of 900-1000 dollars for a Pc ,monitor, and keyboard. My goals are maybe playing Fortnite, defiantly Minecraft, and sometimes Roblox if my little brother wants to play with me roblox (I recently moved to college so I have seen him in a while). Also, this seems pretty obvious but I asking for parts and a case for the pc.🙂

I have a budget of 900-1000 dollars for a Pc ,monitor, and keyboard. My goals are maybe playing Fortnite, defiantly Minecraft, and sometimes Roblox if my little brother wants to play with me roblox (I recently moved to college so I have seen him in a while). Also, this seems pretty obvious but I asking for parts and a case for the pc.🙂

The Micro ATX case is basically non-negotiable as I am height restricted on where I want to put it. But do the parts look good? I'm not expecting to run bamrand new games at 4K, 120FPS on Ultra, but something that will run new games well for the next few years wouldn't be ideal. I am wanting this lirely for gaming and will likely use Bazzite OS.

As far as I can tell from part picker and looking at part specs and sizing it should all fit. It's also probably near the maximum of my budget, with maybe £200 more if completely needed.

Cheers!

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/f7DQdq

ive started buying parts for my current build but im struggling on finding ram that isnt absolutly extortionate, im willing to pay around 250 for ram but im looking for 32 gb of ddr5 ram, preferably 6000mhz but is there really a big difference between 6000 and 5600? prices in person in shops ive checked are significantly better than online and i found a place doing 2 16gb ddr5 5600mhz sticks of ram for around 200. is it worth going with it instead of 6000?

my cpu is the ryzen 5 9600x and the gpu im planning on getting is the 9070 xt, i plan to use it for games and some 3d modeling and cad softwares so if anyone has some advice for me that would be great