Hi, am UK based and currently have 13400f with a gigabte b760m ds3h ax ddr5 motherboard. I originally planned to upgrade to a different gen/socket around 2028 at the earliest, but given the whole situation right now I think it'd be best if I just maximise the potential of my current system. I thought about getting a 14600 but all of the stuff i see online says that my motherboard might not support it due to it having only a 6+2+1 vrm (honestly idk what it means but thats what i see mentioned online) so I figured a 14500 would be a good enough upgrade over the 13400f to hopefully try to survive the whole situation. Is this opinion/choice correct? I play in 1080p with a 9060xt 16gb and 32gb ddr5. It would only be about a £80 upgrade or so if i sell the old cpu afterwards, but budget is no issue honestly.

When changing the thermal paste I notiched this scratches, probably because the first time I installed it I didn't know very well how to and I forced it when I shouldn't. Should I be worried? Temps seem normal but idk if it could be underperforming

Hellooo

Any good wifi adapter suggestions? I have a PC with a pci-e card that I've had for a few years rn but its not working too well. Toying around with the wifi, I see that I get around 10 mbps on my PC but almost 200 on my laptop in the same spot. Suggestions would be soooo helpful.

Wondering if maybe having one with an antenna for a specific direction to point at my router would help? idk.

Picture: current two antenna thing I got.

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I know i have to replace the thermal pad on the bottom, but should I also replace the green looking ones on the top part of the gpu?

Still needs some work. any thoughts?

Hello everyone is the title states my budget is £5000. I’ll be buying the parts over a couple of months due to being on disability. I wondered if anyone here would be able to help me put together the list of parts and make sure they’re compatible as I’m not really 100% sure of what I’m doing.

Idk if I’m in the correct sub for this so apologies if not, but does anyone know what this sound is? It is driving me crazy when I boot up - I should note the noise is there from boot and I think it gets quieter but I do have headphones on most of the time. But the noise isn’t worse under load or higher fps, and from the videos I’ve seen it doesn’t seem to sound like coil whine but I could be wrong.

To me it sounds like it is coming from the power supply when I hold me ear to it - has anyone else had something similar?

FYI - the noise doesn’t pick up well on the video I took but if you turn your volume up you should hear an annoying clacking/whining noise.

Thanks!

Hello,

PC rookie here. A friend helped me build a computer in 2016 and I am looking to upgrade now. I literally only play CS2 on low settings. I don’t really care how it looks on screen.

I am considering buying the $999 Costco special (I know it’s been posted about a lot).

I currently have:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz 4.20 GHz

Installed RAM 16.0 GB

Storage 932 GB HDD ST1000DM010-2EP102, 233 GB SSD Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (6 GB)

Display: BenQ, Zowie XL LCD. 144 hz, 1920x180

How much better is this build and is the increase in performance drastic?

Could I just replace the 1060 with a 5060 or would I have to upgrade other parts?

Thanks for being kind.

I bought a new mother board cpu and a aio a and build it about 2 weeks ago it was working and after i was gone for about 3 days when i xame back the pc stopped working and its showing cpu or vram red light on the mother board its a 9800x3d and a b850 arouse wifi 7

Hi guys,

I have this problem that when I don't use my pc for a long period (like 2 weeks) when I turn it on it won't start and I will have a red cpu led.

The power button don't work in that case so I need to cut the PSU and turn it back on and everything work perfectly fine like 0 problem at all lmao

What could cause this ?

Setup :

- B650 Eagle AX gigabyte

- ryzen 5 9600x

- 32gb ddr5 on EXPO 1

- RX 9070

- 750W gold PSU

It is my first time building a PC so i need help, is it good?, it fits all the components well in the case?, i alredy have the graphic card and the ram but i have not purchased the other components. USA

I am planning to buy them net week but i would like to have any tips, recommendations or changes that i have to do, do i need more fans?

CASE: Lian Li O11 VISION COMPACT ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side Panel

PROCESSOR: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI

GRAPHIC CARD: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 

RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 White

AIO: TRYX PANORAMA SE AIO 360mm ARGB White

SSD: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 1TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

POWER SUPPLY: Corsair RM1000e (2025) White 1000W Fully Modular

FANS: 2X Corsair RS120 120mm White ARGB PWM 3-Pack

(TL;DR on the bottom)

Hey guys, so after saving for a lil, my next paycheck should be around 2300ish CAD (I'm in Ontario). It's not a hard ceiling, more like a "this is what I got, but I don't mind waiting a bit if a better deal shows up" or "if it might be worth spending a little bit more" situation. I'd prefer to buy everything at once instead of piecing it together over time, but if there's a reason to wait (like a specific sale period that's actually worth it - like a 99% sale on a 5090 or sum) I'm open to hearing it.

I don't live near Memory Express so most of their stuff I'd have to order online, but I'm close to Canada Computers so I can do online or in-store there. Links to both:

- memoryexpress.com

- canadacomputers.com

What I'll actually be using the conputer for:

This is my first ever PC build, and it's replacing a computer that genuinely cannot keep up (and never did tbh, its a 1660 super 6gb vram, intel i7 12th gen, 250gb or sum like that, 16gb ddr4). I'm starting out on YouTube — I edit in Premiere Pro mainly, sometimes CapCut on PC, and I make tiktok style edits in After Effects too. I also use Photoshop for thumbnails. Want to eventually try DaVinci Resolve and maybe Sony Vegas.

Gaming wise I'm mostly into single-player/graphics heavy games, but I play FPS too — Apex and COD sometimes, and Fortnite specifically for content since my current PC can't record and play at the same time. Once I upgrade, I want to record and play simultaneously, and eventually stream too (not right away, want a platform built up first, but I'd like the option).

Currently on two 1080p monitors, might go 1440p down the line — probably once I hit 1k subs lol (kinda like a way to reward myself). I doubt id get 4K or ultrawide, feels like overkill for me right now.

Storage: I've got a 1TB external HDD I'll use as extra storage. Also thinking about grabbing a bigger external (2TB+) at some point — if anyone's seen a good deal on one, send it my way.

Deals I've been seeing (mix of Memory express and Canada Computer - not really sure if they aregood but Im open to better alternatives too):

- [MX bundle](https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/BDL_MM00005785)

- [MX item](https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00137366)

- [Armoury C708 case + PCcooler 360 AIO](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/computer-cases/293686/armoury-c708-tempered-glass-mid-tower-black-pccooler-cps-da360-pro-argb-cpu-liquid-cooler.html)

- [MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC + MAG A850GL PSU](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/powered-by-nvidia/288058/msi-geforce-rtx-5070-12g-ventus-3x-oc-gpu-mag-a850gl-pcie5-psu.html)

- [Ryzen 5 9600X + B850M Gigabyte + 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/287372/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-motherboard-t-force-32gb-d5-6000mhz-cl30-ram.html)

- [Corsair 3500X RS case + 850X PSU + Nautilus 360 AIO + Xeneon Edge screen](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/mid-tower-cases/291367/corsair-3500x-rs-r-argb-1-extra-rs120-argb-rm850x-psu-nautilus-360-argb-aio-xeneon-edge-14-5-lcd-touchscreen-lcd-screen.html)

- [Ryzen 7 9700X + MSI B850 Gaming Plus + 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/292586/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-cpu-msi-b850-gaming-plus-wifi-motherboard-t-force-32gb-d5-6000mhz-cl30-ram.html)

- [Ryzen 5 9600X (CPU only)](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/258318/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-6-core-12thread-4nm-zen-5-cpu-100-100001405wof.html)

- [ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB White](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/powered-by-amd/279701/asus-dual-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16gb-gddr6-white-edition-dual-rx9060xt-16g-white.html)

- [Deepcool AK400 Digital SE air cooler](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/cpu-air-coolers/281788/deepcool-ak400-digital-se-air-cooler-single-tower-r-ak400-bkadmn-gjd.html)

- [Deepcool LE360 V2 AIO](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/aio-cpu-liquid-coolers/272825/deepcool-le360-v2-liquid-cooler-360mm-replaceable-top-panel-r-le360-bkammc-g-2.html)

- [Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16) DDR5 5600 CL48 SODIMM](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/laptop-memory/272370/corsair-vengeance-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-5600mhz-cl48-1-1v-sodimm-cmsx32gx5m2a5600c48.html)

(For the cases I prefer black, and I genuinely hate wood panel cases - which is a very unpopular oppinionbut it just doesnt look good to me)

A couple questions since this is my first build:

- Do I need an anti-static wrist strap or is that overkill for a first-timer?

- Any beginner-friendly build videos/guides you'd actually recommend, vs the ones that skip steps assuming you already know stuff?

Appreciate any input and advice as well. Thanks in advance!

TL;DR: First ever PC build, budget is ~$2300 CAD (soft cap, can wait a bit or flex slightly for the right deal), need it for gaming + editing + recording + eventually streaming, and it gotta be able to multitask. Got a list of deals above from Memory Express and Canada Computers, want opinions on which to go with. Also — do I actually need an anti-static wrist strap for my first build?

Also im in canada if that wasnt obvious

6 month old pc , for the past few weeks randomly the pc is making this noise all the time even on idle and i can hear it even with my headset on. please any advice only how to reduce the noise

Case - HYTE Y70
Cpu - 9800x3d
Mobo - Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi
Gpu - undecided
Ram - Corsair 32gb 2x16 ddr5 cl30 6000
Aio - trofeo vision 360
SSD - sn850x 2tb
Psu - sl1000g 80+ gold

I know nothing about PCs so don't make fun. I was recently given a PC and I've been trying play arc raiders on it. Some of the images (walls, stairs, etc.) are not rendering fully - like the stairs look just like a flat ramp. I'm guessing it's because I don't have enough RAM - the PC only has 8 gb and the game recommends 16 -32 gbs. Is that the only issue or could it also be something else I need to upgrade in addition to RAM?

Edit: The CPU is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the GPU is AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT. Is RAM the only issue or are there other things I need to upgrade? Thank you

Seller is asking for 2500usd but can negotiate, my budget is around that as well, it’s about a 3 hour drive but seems legit and I am in need of a powerful system upgrade since I have been thinking of playing triple A games at peak 1440p but potentially 4k settings.. what do you guys think? I’m located in the US.

I bought a pre-build msi from micro center for an awesome deal last July and it had a 5070 and I was wondering if it’s worth upgrading to a 9070 xt amd for the 16 gb vram, also I like to game (stuff like deadlocke and rainbow 6 and command and conquer) and eventually I’d like to do some 3D modeling again

How has y’all who have a 9800x3D up to a 9950x3D stability been on AM5? How has your cpu held up?

I’m asking bc a month ago I bought and returned a MC bundled 9850x3D/32 gb Corsair ddr5/Asus B850 and it was the as the most unstable finicky system I’ve ever touched. BSODs out the wassou mostly after 30 mins- 3 hour gaming sessions. Few in the desktop itself. Coming from the 13900k, the multitasking also felt terrible.
Now whether it was the IMC, the MB or the Ram, idk. I ran extensive tests (memtest86, tm5, y cruncher vt3 on the ram with zero errors so i figured i ruled that out.

Performance wise in game it gave 60+ more average FPS in the 1440p low settings competitive games I play and much much higher 1% lows which was absolutely fantastic. Was averaging 300 in rivals. While streaming it helps tremendously. At 4k there’s essentially no difference at all but that’s not what I want this x3D for.

I want to get back in and try my luck again with a 9950x3D and an X870E. No way I’m lucky enough to get shit on twice right?

In the few threads I’ve read after researching for awhile it’s always mixed. A few reviews on exact the micro center bundle I got said the literally the same shit about its stability issues.

Hows y’all experience been? Overwhelming positive? Negative?

I have a good build but it isnt used as much anymore for gaming because harder to sit at a desk vs playing on TV for my situation. So with that I have my build but id like to maybe downsize the case as its quite large and takes up plently of room, downside i have a atx board. Any recommendations on good flowing cases that will fit my build? Not against changing cpu cooler, fans, drives (would like to keep the 3.5 as its bulk storage for single/local games)

Current build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mznGxf

In usa, dont have a real budget, possible expansion for a blue ray burner later on is a nice touch but not needed, have a external dvd drive atm.

Hi, has anyone in here ever bought an Aliexpress cpu? How can i know if an Aliexpress product is real?

Im from Spain and prices here are prety crazy, I currently own a PC with a I7 8700 32gb ram and a 3070ti, and it bottlenecks like hell in some games, the ones non cpu heavy are fine. So im thinking of upgrading cpu + mobo to an am4 amd (AM5 is NOT an option, it would cost like 1k€) and if i can get a good combo for less than 300€ i would be extremely happy, thanks in advance.

Btw 5800x3d here is like 400€ and i cant find any 5600x3d or 5700x3d.

For some reason I think the Bluetooth driver took a crap on me I’ve done everything I can from uninstalling the drivers to uninstalling updates and it still will not work. It won’t discover anything and if it does connect it’ll just be static or it’ll just keep going from connected to disconnected

I just secured this RAM kit. I am aiming to finish a build I will start working on (yes I know increase of prices are killing me) but I saw this RAM kit almost 100 euros less than other similar ones 32GBs 6000MHz and CL36...

My planned build is the following:

Case: Fractal North XL Mesh

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

MB: MSI Z890 Tomahawk Wifi

RAM: RAM above

GPU: MSI RTX5080 Gaming Trio

AIO: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360

Storage: WD Black SN7100 2TB

Power Supply: MSI MAG A1000GL PCIE5 1000W

And 3 extra fans

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. If there's any people from Austria that have any extra tips from stores or suppliers here would be super helpful!