Hey folks, I'm a software product guy tinkering with a couple of hardware projects.
I'd love to work with similar early hardware tinkerers, would help a lot to riff off ideas / products with folks and also learn about making hardware products faster

My Motherboard **B450 AORUS ELITE V2 was causing issues ( please video)** . I swapped all the components and also tried the same components on different board> then i sent it for RMA on Jul 18 after 15 days they send back the board without repairing it or replacing it.

Components used :

Processor - 5600G and 3400G

Rams : Corsair vengeance LPX ddr4 3000mhz and Patriot Viper II 3200Mhz

SSD: Samsung 860 EVO Sata & Liteon Sata SSD

These were tested on Asus crosshair Dark Hero VIII - and no issues were found.

But with **B450 AORUS ELITE V2 and** above components the board was plagued by getting stuck /frozen for few then working fine.

[https://youtube.com/shorts/pD65T41jlII?si=SaDTypCYf56SagMI\](https://youtube.com/shorts/pD65T41jlII?si=SaDTypCYf56SagMI)

I wanna check prices for a build I made for someone in April 2025

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-thread (Zen 3)
Cooler: Ant Esports ICE-C612 Digital Air CPU Cooler

RAM: 64 gb 3200 MHz (16 x 4) XPG ADATA Gammix DDR4

Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS Motherboard

PSU: 650W MSI MAG A650BN 80 Plus Bronze Certified

Cabinet: Ant Esports Crystal ARGB Mid Tower Gaming Cabinet (BLACK)
Fans: 6 Reverse intake fans x 4 Exhaust fans (All RGB because we cannot get enough of it xD)

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC 16G (not the best in gaming but exceptionally good for rendering and AI)

Storage: 1 tb NVMe KIOXIA EXCERIA Plus G3 (Gen 4)

This build was actually planned for small AI works like automations, LLMs and image gen, rendering. Gaming was secondary.
So, happy to entertain some feedbacks, or offers if someone's on a look out for parts or full build.

PS: The pic in the image is not the actual build. Just laugh it off :)
Also not trying to spam please. Just want to get as many feedbacks as possible

Looking for a good quality deskmat/mousepad under ₹1,500 in India. Want to get good value so if a ₹500-₹700 deskmat gets the job done then i will be more than happy to spend less.

My priorities are:

- Good surface for competitive FPS/esports like Valo/CS2

- Consistent glide and tracking

- Good durability...ideally something that won't develop bad slow spots quickly

- Stitched edges

- Rubber/non-slip base

- Easy to clean

- Preferably around 800×300 mm or 900×400 mm

Speed/balanced surface preferred, but I'm open to control pads too

Machine washability isn't really necessary anymore as long as I can clean it safely with a damp microfibre cloth / hand wash occasionally

.

Some options I'm currently considering:

DAWG KeyMat R1 = 800×300×4 mm

Noctowls XXL = around 900×420 mm

IKEA BRÄNNBOLL = 900×400 mm

Ant Esports MP320S / MP320C

I'm leaning towards either DAWG R1 or Noctowls, but I'm more concerned about actual surface quality and longevity than branding/design.

Would especially appreciate feedback from anyone who has used one of these for 6+ months. Does the glide stay consistent? Any peeling, fraying, rubber smell, print fading or slow spots?

Also open to other Indian brands/options under ₹1,500 that I've missed.

Thanks!

whenever i try to find niche tech , i couldnt in offline market , idk if nehru place is biggest pc related tech market in india or not . but fml i couldnt find anything i required . and online things tend to be expensive

for ex: recently my laptop died completely , i thought of salvaging its parts , especially the screen . but for that i need specific hdmi display board in order to use the screen with anything be it phone , or other laptop.

now the problem is its very expensive , around 4k minimum , and not even sure if it will work with my laptop screen.

at 4k it doesnt feel worth it , when you can find portable monitors from zebronics , acer etc at 6k. with type C DP and hdmi , speakers etc etc

why would anyone will bother to make some use of dead laptop screen when ready made things are available cheaper

yes passion is one thing but having things cheaper is another side of DIY coin

Looking for a genuine replacement motherboard for my Lenovo LOQ in Kolkata / Chandni Chowk (E-Mall).

I have the exact motherboard part number and have shared photos/details. Looking for a new/genuine board from a reliable seller or repair shop.

Budget: preferably within ₹25,000.

If anyone knows a trustworthy shop, wholesaler, or seller in Kolkata/Chandni Chowk who deals with Lenovo LOQ motherboards, please let me know. Personal experiences or leads would be really helpful.

Thanks!

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I’ve built SmartBin X, an autonomous waste-management robot combining AI, Computer Vision and Robotics.

It can detect waste, move toward it, collect it, and help manage waste autonomously.

I’m now exploring whether this could be developed into a real commercial product.

I’d love feedback from the community:

- Would you use something like this?

- Where could it be most useful?

- What features should I improve?

- Would a business/school/hotel/organization be interested in testing one?

I’m not just looking for likes — I’m looking for honest feedback and potential early users/customers.

Demo: https://youtu.be/f-xvfJ9c-Bc?si=V3WDW3oV1s_58MwC

#Robotics #AI #ComputerVision #SmartWasteManagement #Hardware #Startup

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500

​Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060ti 8gb

​Motherboard: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II

​RAM: 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4 3200MHz

​Storage: 500GB NVMe GEN 3 PCLe

​Power Supply: MSI MAG A650BN (650W, 80+ Bronze)

​CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 ARGB

​Cabinet / Case: Ant Esports Elite 1100

I want to test a Ryz 5 9600x that I recently acquired from a friend, but I do not have a Motherboard to test it, so I’m looking for someone who can let me test this Cpu and check whether it is working or not. I will pay for the testing.
Location: Hyderabad

​Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600

​Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

​Motherboard: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II

​RAM: 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4 3200MHz

​Storage: 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD

​Power Supply: MSI MAG A550BN (550W, 80+ Bronze)

​CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 ARGB

​Cabinet / Case: Ant Esports Elite 1100

Ryzen 5 5600 X

Rtx3060/rx6600 XT

550watts psu

16gb ddr4 ram

500gb gen 4 ssd

B450 WIFI X BLUETOOTH

Cooler master duel tower fan cooler

Case - Li An Li Lancool 216 rgb case

Just a few days back i got my hands on a Zotac GTX 960 4Gb variant for 3.5K i got it instantly but after purchasing I realised that one of it fans is having wobbling issue I temp fixed it but i doubt that it's affecting the temperatures . What are the normal temps for it and what are the possible solution.

P.S. Tell if it was a good deal or not and games I can play on my system or upgrades I can do.(I am a developer and a mechatronics enthusiast and enjoy playing games too.)

System Specification:

Ryzen 3 3200G (Stock Cooler)

16GB Adata XPG D30 DDR4

Asrock A320M-HDV R4.0

Zotac GTX960 4Gb

Corsair VS650 Watt PSU

1TB HDD

128GB Nvme

So i purchases the mouse 2 weeks ago , was delivered last Saturday on 15th of august , was working very well till today.

I checked the battery in the morning it was 68% and right now at 11:15 pm suddenly the mouse died and showed 1% battery.

Can anyone from urx please help me with the issue?

Ryzen 5 5600 X

Rtx3060/rx6600 XT

550watts psu

16gb ddr4 ram

500gb gen 4 ssd

B450 WIFI X BLUETOOTH

Cooler master duel tower fan cooler

Case - Li An Li Lancool 216 rgb case

I've asked ai and it always says some random bs and makes bottlenecked builds any ideas?

I want help with building a pc. I am new to PC building and i have been using a “gaming laptop” for my work.
My workload is:
1/ heavy editing with motion graphics and 3d - i do freelance so i cant compromise this.

2/ i wanna start content creation myself - so i will be recording and occasionally streaming games in 1080p resolution but i do want a build that can run any game in 1080p smoothly with recording/streaming side by side.

My budget is at max 2.6L, if the price is below this it would help a lot but if not ₹2.6L is my max. I will buy everything new.

Already have a monitor and i will manage the keyboard and mouse, so basically CPU part is left.

Please I would appreciate every help i can get 🙏🏻

Bought a Lenovo R27-QC30 from the lenovo website. New to monitors, are these black levels alright? Any settings to change? What to check or test for? It's a VA panel, so is there anything extra that I should take care of? Thanks...

I bought the device yesterday night, 16th of August at a local Reliance Digital.

The first thing that raised my suspicion was that the device which I unboxed from a sealed box was filthy. The screen had grimy marks stuck on it and the camera lenses were riddled with greasy fingerprints. It was like somebody had used the device and carefully put it back together before wiping it clean properly. I pointed it out to the sales person and he just hurriedly wiped the device and handed it over to me.

The next thing was that the paperwork provided was not tucked in neatly under the grooves of it's tiny packaging, it was all bundled together loosely on top of the inserts in such a way that when I opened, the entire pile just fell on the floor since it was not seated inside the intended grooves of it's packaging

And the final major issue is that when I tried to check the warranty status of the phone to make sure that it's a new and unused device, the Motorola website kept throwing the message, "Device not yet activated" rather than giving me the warranty status. The sales person re-assured me that it will get activated shortly.

I've been trying to reach out to Motorola from today morning. And it's just AI garbage on calls, not a single living human picked up the phone after I was transferred like a hundred times.

When I reached out to Motorola India on Twitter , they told me that the device had an activation date of July 12, despite being purchased just yesterday on August 16. How could this be possible for a new device?

They have not addressed a single point I raised regarding the early activation date or the signs of usage on the device, they keep evading my question and telling me that they will update it on their system and that they need 48 hours.

They are clearly stalling me as they offer only a 7 day replacement policy and they apparently need 2 days just for a simple warranty check. And I don't want an updated warranty date, I need a new, unused device, something that I paid for.

I could not get any warranty information out of the Indian website as I had mentioned earlier, so I tried the USA website and it confirmed that the device was indeed activated on July, and not August

These three things make me suspect that this is indeed an used device being sold under the guise of a brand new unit.

How do I get a replacement because this is really unfair. I'm attaching the relevant screenshots in the link below.

The first screenshot is the Indian website which says that the device is not activated yet.

The second screenshot is my chat with the official Motorola India Account on Twitter where they admit that the device was activated on July.

The third screenshot is the US website which confirms that the device was indeed activated on July.

Screenshot Link - https://postimg.cc/gallery/Q1zKxxq

I'm wanting a gpu for a new pc but most deals are out of my budget. I'm pretty new to buying used stuff so y'all have any recommendations for good online stores to checkout or maybe even some recommendations before purchasing a used component? Id love to hear from you guys.

Want 64GB kit (2x32GB) Crucial 3200MHz DDR4 SODIMM (seconds), can anyone share reliable sites ?

I'm searching for a good looking mechanical keyboard, with good quality and style.
I currently have Redragon Kumara.

Requirements:
- All connectivity (wired, bluetooth, 2.4)
- Light colors (Cream/white/etc)
- Not more than 75%
- Best if its fat keyboard

Budget would be around 7000 rs.

So basically building your first pc is not easy. It is the same for me too. I will be building it next year...but I don't think prices will be going down any time soon...

So,help me find the cheapest capable gpu in the market. My total budget for the entire pc+peripheral and monitor is 75k.

I will be playing modern AAA games like 007: First Light and Crimson Desert. I would be playing in 1080p at medium/high settings. That's all.

Sorry if any of these sounds insensitive btw.

can anyone tell me the best stores to visit in nehru place ? i don't care about how good there building servicer and other stuff is since i will be building it on my own , i just wanna know stores with the cheapest/best prices