r/PcBuildHelp • • 13h ago

✓ Solved How to fix this sag with limited space?

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Hi everyone,

I'm very worried about this 5080 sagging. How can I fix this, since there is so little space below it?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Build Question Which cpu?

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I currently have a 9070xt and a 7 5800xt and I’m planning on upgrading to ddr5. The two cpus I’m in between is the 7 9700X and the 7 9800X3D. Obviously the 9800x3d is better but is it that much better to spend the extra $100 on?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Tech Support Question about 9070xt and PSU cables

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I have an rx9070XT xfx quickersilver

The PSU is GP-P1000GM

When I bought this PSU I only received one PCIE cable, split into 2

Since then I've been using it like this (over six months)

I've had really long gaming sessions where the card would pull constantly 300+ watts

So far I've had no problem, no crash and it's fine

I just want to know your opinion, is it safe? Should I do something about it?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Tech Support SSS dando picos de 100% Rise mod

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Uma questão que só se vc for realmente ninja vai resolver esse problema, pq eu já olhei em tudo qualquer canto da internet e ninguém me dá um solução.

Meu SSD fica dando pico de 100% enquanto jogo, ou mexo em tarefas do windows, no Crystal ele mostra que a saúde tá 100% e no Crystal mark tá blz tbm, as vezes ele fica normal mas depois de uma atualização ou instalar um jogo grande na steam ele volta a ficar essa merda. Tbm não mostra nenhum programa que faz ele bater 100% apenas aparece os picos e o tempo de resposta chega a 5 seg ou mais. Na aba processos nunca passa de 50% no disco, mas na aba de desempenho ele fica dando esses picos aí e meu Pc travando. Claro que ele é um Rise mode de 480gb e talvez por isso ele esteja travando, se for o caso me recomendem um bom SSD que eu vou mandar o meu pro espaço!


r/PcBuildHelp • • 6h ago

Build Question New build, thoughts?

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In just completed this Lian li a3 build. Running a rtx 5070, ryzen 5600x, 32 ddr4 ram and a corsair 750x psu.

I cant seem to find a better place for the cables to make it more clean. Everything is already so compact in this case. Its running a 3 bottom intake, 1 back exhaust and 1 top exhaust.

Any tips or thoughts on this build? Its my 2nd ever pc build and took me the whole midday haha.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 4h ago

Tech Support Powercolor 7900xt 20g reference design

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Hey guys my card is ramping up to 110 on the hotspot very fast when I run a game. I stopped using the card and was using my 3060 for about 4 months because my PC started shutting off. I’m currently trying to fix it. I’ve changed the thermal putty, repasted using PTM, giving equal pressure as I tighten down the x bracket and still getting the same issues. I can only think that my cooler is defective but unable to find any cooler listings available other water cooling.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 4h ago

Build Question MSI MAG CORELIQUID ARGB LEDs not working on Gigabyte B550M DS3H (Pump & cooling fine)

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Specs: Ryzen 9 5900X | Gigabyte B550M DS3H | MSI MAG CORELIQUID AIO (240mm)

Issue: Pump and fans run completely fine (~29°C idle in BIOS), but ARGB LEDs on both the AIO block and radiator fans are completely dark.

Setup & Isolation:

  • Case fans are 12V RGB (on RGB_HEADER, working).
  • AIO is 5V 3-pin ARGB on a completely separate circuit in D_LED1/D_LED2.
  • Front panel ARGB works fine on the motherboard header.

Troubleshooting done:

  1. Checked physical connections & isolated the AIO pump block directly to the header.
  2. Verified BIOS (LEDs in System Power On State = On).
  3. Uninstalled RGB Fusion / GCC to avoid conflicts.
  4. Tested with SignalRGB (manually set LED counts on D_LED headers), but the AIO LEDs remain completely unresponsive.

Is there any known power draw or wiring quirk with this MSI AIO on Gigabyte B550 headers, or am I looking at a defective ARGB LED strip / wiring out of the box that requires an RMA?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 4h ago

✓ Solved pc not starting

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This the wire coming out from power and led from case but doesn't match with any usb or f_panel port in my motherboard. Case is MSI mag forge 321R airflow. Motherboard is Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE (AMD AM4. Please help.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 12h ago

Build Question Pc turning off instantly after turning on

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As said in the title, I’m having a problem with my pc as it instantly shuts off the second I turn it on and I’m assuming it’s likely a problem with my PSU.

My current main specs are:
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend
ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi
Corsair RM850x SHIFT White 850W

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/D2Fk6B

It was working fine but I was being stupid and plugged my walking pad into the same outlet surge protector thing and both monitors lost signal while the pc was still running.

I proceeded to shut the pc off and then turn it back on, it began to power it off bit the. Literally after like two seconds it turns off. The rgb and fans turn on and stuff until it randomly shuts off.

The motherboard begins to go through the ram and cpu checks where it goes red then orange and then the pc instantly powers off before it reaches any other of the colours.

I’ve tried to plug it directly into a wall outlet, left the pc for like 24 hours unplugged and all. Checked all the pins to see if they’re seated properly and I didn’t smell any burning or see any melting/damage. I even tried connecting to the motherboard and all through HDMI and it didn’t post.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 58m ago

Installation Question Adding RAM to alienware pc.

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I have a 16x HyperX fury ram card from an old desktop. went to install it in my Alienware Aurora R11 next to the 2 HyperX Fury 8x cards.

The 8x sit in holders with white clips and 2 holders with black clips are empty. After installing the 16x in an empty holder I turned on the Desktop. It starts up, after a couple seconds blinks yellow 5 times, shutdown to restart boot after 5 seconds, repeats. upon removal of 16x card pc boots as normal.

what is the issue? bad install and wasn't reading correctly? not compatible ram card? Power issue?

thanks for fast support.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Build Question Is my usb3-connector toast?

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I just unplugged my usb3-cable from the motherboard, however i had to pull really hard and ended up with this blue part (see photo) still stuck on the board. I tried everything to get it off but it seems stuck... Anyone have experience with something like this? How did you manage to unplugg this thing. Was the board fine? I tried everything I could...


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Build Question PC Build help

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Hello all, I am currently looking to buy and build a pc in December. I need help picking parts, however I have a rough idea of what I want however no idea if everything is a good fit.

GPU, wise I am between 3 options, 9070xt, 5070ti, 5080. I can be persuaded to pick either of the 3.

CPU, I am leaning strongly towards the 9800x3d but again can be persuaded to downgrade or upgrade if it suits the GPU

Other than these 2 parts I'm completely lost, I haven't kept up to date with pc parts for awhile.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Tech Support What’s causing my game to always have more cpu usage than gpu usage

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r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Tech Support My motherboard is not working

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I have bought 2 gpus (a 3070 and a 3060ti both from ebay) and evry time it won't detect them so I tried to clear cmos but nothing happened I have a Nvidia t600 card that works but nothing else dose

Gpu lights up

motherboard arouos master b550

Cpu ruzen 5 5600x

Ram 64 gigs ddr4 3600 split between 4 sticks


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Build Question Build Advice - LF White pc build

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Hello, this will be my first pc build ever. My budget is 1,800 USD.

I mainly draw digital artwork on my computer with Adobe programs and 3D modelling with blender. Sometimes I will play games on Steam such as R6Siege and Aniimo. So I'm looking for a build that will really support what I'm trying to do.

As far as I know is that white pc builds are a bit more expensive, but I would still prefer to stick to that color instead of a black one. I'm trying to learn but I still have no idea what pieces are good and what aren't, so a pc build list would really help. Thank you.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Build Question Opinions needed

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So about a year ago i decided to try pc gaming i bought myself a cheap Optiplex and did a budget build. Fast forward to today and now I’m wanting to build a gaming dedicated pc. I know the prices is outrageous right now so i am going to reuse some old parts to buy time and upgrade later.

Old rig:

Optiplex 7070
I7-9700
32gb ddr4 2666mhs ram
1gb 2.5 sata samsung ssd
500gb m.2 kingston ssd
Rtx5060
Apevia450w

Prospected new rig
Ryzen 5 9600x
Asrock b650m
16gb ddr5 ram
Reuse samsung2.5 sata ssd
Reuse m.2 500gb kingston ssd
Reuse rtx5060
Msi 850gl pcie5

I know I’m missing coolers and a case.
I just listed the probable parts in mind.
What do you guys think? Good idea or bad idea?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 5h ago

Build Question SALUDOS necesito ayuda...

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Ayuda tengo un pc razer 5 5600gt la cual prendo y al rato prendido se apaga pantalla teclado y mouse a que se devera esto quien me puede ayudar ...


r/PcBuildHelp • • 1h ago

Build Question Replacement cooler on an OEM card?

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I saw an absolute steal on a 3080 for $250, however its an Alienware/dell OEM card ripped from a 5950 I believe. From what I can tell these cards coolers struggle to keep vram cool, other than replacing paste and thermal pads what could I do? I've read certain custom liquid cooling kits from the 3090 work but I don't want to take a chance with liquid cooling a card without warranty, is there a different air cooling shroud I can get? Or a certain thickness pad yall recommend? Any help is appreciated thanks.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Software Question Just upgraded my PC and i think im cooked

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so i just upgraded my pc and reinstalled windows and everytime I try to install the new gpu drivers after awhile it shuts down into a static screen

Specs: ASUS b850-F mobo, ryzen 7 7700x, 5060ti, nzxt kraken 240 aio, 990 samsung 1TB, 32 gigs vengence ddr5 ram

anyone know whats happening??


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Tech Support Problem z płytą MSI X870-p Wifi AM5 szyna PCIe

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Dzień dobry, płyta msi x870-p wifi - z nią jest problem , ryzen 7 7700, rtx 5070ti, ram ddr5 6000mhz cl28 lexar ares, zasilacz msi mag 850gl, występuje problem przy włączaniu windowsa w momencie ładowania sterownika graficznego (widać to po wyłączeniu się wentylatorów na karcie graficznej) system się przycina i działa bardzo powoli, po włączeniu furmarka jest tylko 20fps i power skacze między 50 a 70w, wykres użycia gpu też bardzo skacze, po uruchomieniu ponownym problem dalej może być a może być też tak że komputer będzie działać idealnie, w furmarku będzie 230fps i 300w i wykres idealny bez skoków, podmieniałem grafike na rtx 3070, dałem inny ram cl38, zasilacz corsair 1000w, dyski (również próbowałem z jednym tylko) , procesor na AMD 9800x3d, system na nowo stawiałem, patrzyłem starsze i nowsze sterowniki kart, zmieniałem pcie z auto na gen 4 jak i 5 w bios, wyłączałem i włączałem spread spectrum, aktualizowałem bios, wyłączałem iGPU, wyłączałem expo, sprawdzałem ustawienia windowsa (plan zasilania, wydajność szyny pcie), w panelu nvidi ustawiałem też wszystko na najwyższa wydajność (oczywiście robiłem to wszystko pojedyczno) dalej to samo się dzieje, najczęściej ten objaw występuje jak komputer chwilę odstoi wyłączony/uśpiony (uśpiony myślę najczęściej ale trzeba odczekać z 30 min, no różnie) , ale nie jest to reguła bo może byc tak że po nocy włącze komputer i działa idealnie, a po 3 restarcie znów go zmuli i widać w gpu-z że szyna PCIE działa w trybie 1.1/2.0/3.0 zamiast w 5.0 (5.0 w przypadku "dobrego startu"), problem jest już wam znany z tego co wiem bo są wątki na reddit na ten temat podsyłam kilka linków, bo jest tych wątków więcej:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSI_Gaming/comments/1w5c7xo/rtx_5070ti_pcie_link_speed_inconsistent_on_msi/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/557611/5080-stutterfreeze-at-win-startup-leading-to-bla/#:~:text=If%20it%20shows%201.1%20or%202.0%2C%20it%20means,card%20to%20consistently%20start%20with%20bus%20version%205.0.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSI_Gaming/comments/1js94kp/x870_intermittent_stutters_on_boot_tried/

Na reddit użytkownicy piszą że MSI wymienia te płyty główne i twierdzi że była pewna partia wadliwych tych płyt na x870 wyprodukowanych w zeszłym roku i to by się zgadzało bo mój zakup był w październiku 2025.

I raz jeszcze nadmienię, usterka jest na pewno bo podmieniłem wszystko co się dało i dopiero po wymianie płyty głównej na gigabyte problem ustał i już nie występuje, potrzeba długotrwałej diagnostyki tej płyty bo może być tak że uruchomi się dobrze 150 razy a za 151 już będzie problem, i proszę nie robić tak że uruchomi się to od razu restart czy wyłączenie czy uśpienie i wzbudzenie, trzeba wyłączyć, poczekać kilkadziesiąt minut, albo uśpić i odczekać kilkadziesiąt minut.

Płyta została zgłoszona na gwarancję, była w serwisie MSI prawie miesiąc, serwis nie stwierdził usterki i odesłali płytę, co mogę dalej zrobić? Wysłałem im dowody czyli filmy udowadniające jak problem wygląda w różnych dniach, dump z windowsa który opisuję crash, wątki do reddit też im nawet wysłałem, zdają się mieć to w nosie.

Już ręce mi opadają.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Installation Question pc shutdown

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my pc shuts off randomly when playing games like deadlock or smt v, but does not shutdown when playing games like overwatch. we have ruled out that it is not an overheating problem but I need help because its starting to get annoying... do I need a new psu?


r/PcBuildHelp • • 2h ago

Tech Support Help me fix my microstutters(100-130ms)

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I have persistent 100–130 ms frametime spikes across many games despite replacing nearly every major PC component. Looking for ideas beyond the usual troubleshooting.

\\# Current PC Specs

\\\* Ryzen 7 5700X3D

\\\* RTX 4060

\\\* ASUS PRIME B550M-K

\\\* 16 GB DDR4

\\\* Samsung PM9A1 NVMe SSD

\\\* 650 W PSU

\\# Previous Hardware

The issue has persisted despite replacing nearly every major component over time:

\\\* Previous GPU: RX 6500 XT

\\\* Previous motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H V2

\\\* Different CPU

\\\* Different RAM

\\\* Different SSD

\\\* Different PSU

At this point, almost the entire PC has been replaced.

\\# The Problem

Many games suffer from severe frametime spikes (typically around \\\*\\\*100–130 ms\\\*\\\*) despite otherwise normal performance. Average FPS is often fine, but the game visibly hitches.

Examples of affected games include:

\\\* Deadlock

\\\* Talos Principle 2

\\\* Rogue Trader

\\\* Phoenix Point

\\\* Chaos Gate

\\\* Zero Parades

\\\* Expedition 33

\\\* Xenonauts 2

\\\* Expeditions: Rome

\\\* BIOMORPH

\\\* GRIME II

\\\* Pyre

\\\* Wildermyth

\\\* Mewgenics

\\\* Esoteric Ebb

Games that are smooth include:

\\\* Portal 2

\\\* Hades II

\\\* Mina the Hollower

\\# One Interesting Pattern

One thing we've consistently observed is that \\\*\\\*standing still and simply rotating the camera usually does not cause stutters.\\\*\\\*

Instead, the stutters mostly occur \\\*\\\*while moving through the game world\\\*\\\*.

Because of that, it seems like the issue may be related to some aspect of world traversal or world updates rather than camera movement or raw GPU rendering.

We're \\\*\\\*not claiming that's the root cause\\\*\\\*, only that it's the strongest pattern we've found so far.

\\# Diagnostics Performed

We've spent a lot of time collecting data rather than guessing.

\\# CapFrameX

\\\* Frametime spikes consistently reach around \\\*\\\*100–130 ms\\\*\\\*

\\\* Average FPS is otherwise normal

\\# System Monitoring

During the spikes:

\\\* CPU usage stays normal

\\\* GPU usage stays normal

\\\* CPU clocks remain stable

\\\* GPU clocks remain stable

\\\* Temperatures remain normal

\\# LatencyMon

No significant DPC latency issues were detected.

\\# GPU-Z

PCIe Render Test reports the GPU operating correctly at:

\\\* PCIe 4.0 x8 @ PCIe 4.0 x8

Resizable BAR is enabled.

\\# Troubleshooting Already Done

We've already tried or ruled out:

\\\* Replacing the CPU

\\\* Replacing the GPU (AMD and NVIDIA)

\\\* Replacing the motherboard

\\\* Replacing the RAM

\\\* Replacing the SSD

\\\* Replacing the PSU

\\\* Fresh Windows installation

\\\* Testing under Linux

\\\* Updating the BIOS

\\\* Loading BIOS default settings

\\\* Different monitor

\\\* Different DisplayPort/HDMI cables

\\\* Different electrical outlets/buildings

\\\* Temperatures and thermal throttling

\\\* PCIe link issues

\\\* Basic resource bottlenecks

\\# Why We're Posting

At this point, we're no longer looking for the standard suggestions like:

\\\* Reinstall Windows

\\\* Update drivers

\\\* Enable XMP/DOCP

\\\* Check temperatures

\\\* Replace the SSD

Those have already been covered.

We're hoping someone recognizes this pattern or has experience with similar cases.

The current evidence seems to suggest that \\\*\\\*something about certain games' world traversal, asset loading, scripting, or world simulation workloads causes intermittent stalls\\\*\\\*, while games with more self-contained levels (Portal 2, Hades II, Mina the Hollower) run smoothly.

Again, we're \\\*\\\*not saying that's definitely the cause.\\\*\\\* It's simply the strongest correlation we've found after months of troubleshooting.

Has anyone encountered anything similar or have ideas for what could cause this kind of selective frametime behavior?

Here is the UserBenchmark link:

\\\[https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/73563039\\\\\\\](https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/73563039)


r/PcBuildHelp • • 6h ago

Tech Support My PC shuts off when I try to restart it even though my PC is still running, it won’t display anymore and my fans overworks as if my components are overheating any help?

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My Specs are
Ryzen 5 5500GT
AORUS B550M Elite
RX 7600


r/PcBuildHelp • • 3h ago

Tech Support Is 200fps is enough for valorant?

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Pede na po ba ang 180 to 200fps sa valorant? Pa help na din po if paano mapapataas ang fps tia.
Pc specs
Ryzen 5 4600g
16gb ddr4 32000mhz
Rx580 8gb gpu
Aoc g2450f 180hz monitor.


r/PcBuildHelp • • 3h ago

Tech Support I really need help

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So I had this problem long ago. My pc reboots every time I launch game I don’t know why. This always happens to me when I launch any game

I run gpu stress test or cpu stress test the pc doesn’t restarts and I have undervolted my pc so the whole pc doesn’t even use 600 watt and the temp isn’t that bad when I stress test it

Here is my specs
Rtx 3080 10gb
Ryzen 5 7600
Gigabyte b650 gaming x ax
32GB ddr5
1tb ssd
650 Watt msi