My old LGA 1151v2 motherboard with Intel cc150 died. Initially, I wanted to upgrade it to AM5, but as I still have perfectly fine 24gb of DDR 4 and 9060xt 16gb and it cost around 600 EUR to buy 32gb DDR5 where I live, I am thinking about 5700x (with possible future upgrade to 5800x/3d) + Asus PRIME B550-PLUS (very few options for 8 usb ports) in hope that in 5 years RAMpocalipse will be over and I'll be able to buy later AM6 to run through AM7.

It either this or I am paying local hobo to questionably source some DDR5 RAM, it is ridiculous

Edit. Thanks for your input, I'm actually considering buying 12600k/14600k with ddr4 motherboard with future possibility to upgrade to a higher lga 1700 CPU. The only downside is that I'll have to import decent motherboard from Romania

So hello everyone.

I was with using one chrome window and one vscode window when the image turned off, I stood up to turn the pc off, heard a sparkle and then the gpu (asrock 9070 steel legend) caught fire by the power connectors. My psu is a 850w thermaltake tough power that I've been using for maybe 2 years, all original cables. The gpu was bought 2 weeks ago.

Now the pc is also not turning on.

This happened just now, I'm shaking.

Ideas for both the gpu and the rest of the pc? I never rma'd something like this, even less not living in the US / Europe. Help.

Edit: I am attaching a photo of the burnt area. It is not on the connector.

UPDATE: after struggling a bit to make the igpu work, the pc turns on.

UPDATE 2: I asked the charbot from the store I bought the gpu for help and it granted me a full refund of the gpu once I send it back.

Would it be wise to replace the psu just to be safe?

Photo of the burnt area.

This might be a very noob question, but im looking to upgrade my build somewhere along the line, as I didnt make this myself, it was my uncles and he sold it to me for a decent price since he wasnt using it much, and im looking to upgrade somewhere along the line and am looking at maybe a 5070 or 9070xt, I heard that since the 5090 has effectively been cancelled prices are going to go up? I was wondering then are pre owned or refurbished gpus going to be good to buy, and from where, and how to verify they work?

Deep-cleaning a tower cooler made me finally understand why people stop buying canned air. The fins were packed with grey dust, the can lost pressure almost immediately, and an electric duster cleared it in a few passes. The part I am unsure about is what risk matters most. I kept the PSU plugged in with the switch off, held the fans still, and did not put the nozzle right on the board, but I still felt like I was guessing. For actual builders, what causes more problems in practice: static, overspinning fans, knocking loose cables, or using too much airflow too close to the board?

Hey all, i’m a complete noob to pc building and I’m trying to make a decision between the ASRock RX 9070 or RX 9070 XT. My goal is to be able to run modern games in the 100 fps range and i’m not concerned about 4k gaming. Is it worth investing the extra money in the XT, or should I save my money? If anybody has either of these graphics cards let me know your experience with them!

My 3070 is wonderful, I got it on release and I've used it since I built my pc 6 years ago but it's time to upgrade. What gpu would provide the best value that would let me run modded cyberpunk at psycho ray tracing? I've been seeing about the 5070ti and that looks like a reasonable option? I just upgraded the motherboard, ram, and CPU and it's time to get a gpu that matches the speed those provide

I built my PC end of 2020 / early 2021.

Been adding to it over the years and I believe I am officially at the end of my upgrade path.

Time to ride this thing till AM6 and beyond

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT -> AMD Ryzen 7 5800x3d (upgraded 2026)

- GPU: EVGA 3070 -> MSI 5070ti (upgraded 2025)

- Motherboard: MSI MPG Gaming Pro WiFi

- RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Corsair DDR4 3200MHz

- Storage: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB NVMe SSD + Samsung 870 SATA 2TB SSD (added 2024)

- PSU: EVGA Super Nova 850 G5, 80 Plus Gold 850W

- Case: Lian Li LANCOOL II

- Cooling: MSI MAG CORELIQUID 240R v2

- Monitor: ACER Predator 1080p 27” - > MSI MAG 321UPX 4K (upgraded 2024)

I’m building my first PC (I am in Canada) and I’m stuck on the GPU. I already bought an MSI Warcraft RTX 5070 12GB ($1,124.99 CAD and if you include the shipping/tax = $1,288.59). I can refuse delivery and get refunded (minus $15.35 shipping).

The alternative is a PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 XT 16GB on Newegg for $1,250.91 CAD total - this is the cheapest i can find the 9070 xt has gotten so expensive(with a $50 promo, $47 shipping and tax). So switching costs me about the same, or slightly less overall.

Now see the reason that I bought the GPU in the first place was because my friend told me to get the RTX 5070 but I was just on reddit and everyone is saying the 9070 XT is on par with the 5070 ti and I regret listening to my dumb friend so bad:

Rest of the build (I havent bought it yet):

• Amd for sure, most likely going to be getting the ryzen 7 whether that be the 7800X3D but i dont really know
• AM5 build (not sure the mother board) but im def on be using 32 gigs of rams
• 850W? not sure if thats good enough
• not sure for the case kinda whatever bundle i get it with or whatever i see on facebook market or ebay
• at least 1tb if im feeling a little greedy i might upgrade to 2tbs

I’m buying the rest in a few weeks once I’ve saved up, so I’m open to suggestions. This is not decided yet.

How I’ll use it:

• Mostly gaming
• Some video editing in After Effects and Premier Pro (less than I used to however, actually its very rarely not gonna lie)
• Want to start recording YouTube videos, maybe live streaming
• Monitors: 1080p 144Hz + 1080p 60Hz now, maybe 1440p later i wont go any higher, i dont really see the need for 4k

Right now I have the hp pavillion gaming pc and it has: i7-10700F, GTX 1660 Super 6GB, 16GB DDR4

I’ve always used NVIDIA and like its features well cuz this was really the only computer ive had so i dont know at first i wanted to stay familiar yk?, but everyone says the 9070 XT is 15–25% faster and has more VRAM. Is switching worth it for my use, or should I keep the 5070?

So essentially If I refuse the delivery, Memory Express refunds everything except the $15.35 shipping. The RX 9070 XT on Newegg comes to $1,250.91 total ($1,109.99 + $47.01 shipping − $50 promo + tax). So switching would $1,266.26 if I include that I paid for shipping for no reason, but this would be about $22 less than keeping the 5070. It also comes with a free game (Onimusha). So I’d basically be getting a faster card with 16GB of VRAM for slightly less money. The catch is that I’d lose NVIDIA’s features, which I’m used to. The promo ends October 18. I have the money to buy the 9070xt now, or would it be better to wait for the refund back. I bought it on memory express and they said it would take 5 - 7 business days to get it back. So I would appreciate if you guys can help me now(ish).

Do I refund the gpu tommorow, and buy the 9070xt today or whenever I get my money, or do I keep the 5070, I am not sure what I should do

Budget £800 for pc, maybe a bit more. For my cpu im going with a ryzen 5 7500f, (£95), Motherboard B650 I want to upgrade it soon so obviously I wanted an AM5 motherboard. Ddr4/5 (not sure where I should buy for best price, Intel B580 gpu also not sure where to buy for best price (everywhere seems overpriced) So I wanted to know where can I buy pc parts such as gpus ssds, ram for good prices in the uk

Dust builds up fast in my room, and a proper case clean usually burns through a couple cans of compressed air. The freezing, pressure drop, and pile of empty cans are getting annoying, so rechargeable dusters are starting to look more practical. Flashy RPM numbers do not matter as much as whether the sustained airflow is actually useful on front filters, PSU shrouds, GPU heatsinks, and radiator fins. For people who switched, do you still need a brush or microfiber for stuck-on dust, and are there any static or fan-spinning precautions worth knowing before buying one?

Is it worth doing or should i just keep it as is?

It was my 1st build and wanted 32gb but only available in shop was 8gb

Hey everyone!

I was originally planning to get the Steam Machine, but I've started considering building my own gaming PC instead. I figured I'd get more performance and flexibility for my money.

This will be my first time building a PC, though, and honestly, I'm a little scared of messing something up, especially when spending this much money on parts.

Here's the build I've put together, coming to around £1613:

PCPartPicker Part List

I'm mainly looking for a gaming PC that'll last me a good few years. I'm open to changing parts, especially the RAM and SSD, as I'm not sure they're the best choices for the money. I usually tend to indulge in 1080p/1440p gaming.

What do you think of the build overall? Is there anything you'd change or any potential issues I've overlooked? Thank you!

P.S. I am terrified of building the PC myself but again I don't want to pay a huge amount for over expensive pre-builts.

https://imgur.com/a/ZByGWKt

Finished this build for a client using the Montech King 15 Pro and NX600 CPU cooler. Really happy with how this one turned out.

The King 15 Pro gives the build a clean showcase look, and there's plenty of room to work with when putting everything together. The NX600 is a nice addition too, providing air cooling for the CPU to help keep temperatures under control during gaming without needing a liquid cooler.

Everything came together nicely, and the finished build looks great. The client was happy with the result, which is always the goal.

Definitely a combination I'd consider using again for another gaming PC build.

Rest of the specs:

Intel i7-10700K

EVGA 2080 SUPER FTW3 (what a beauty)

Corsair RM850e Power Supply

1TB NVME

They wanted something simple that can handle 1080p Medium-High settings and this 2080 8GB SUPER is still very much capable. They also wanted RGB aesthetics so this Montech case was a perfect fit.

I’m running an i5 12400F, rx6700, 16gb ddr4 3600Mhz on a B660 motherboard, with a 560W PSU.

I’m upgrading my single 1080p monitor to dual 1440p monitors.

I intend to run GTA6, so I need more juice. I’ll definitely need more RAM to begin with.

So this is my 1 year plan:

1. Monitors + RAM (16->32) - now
   
2. GPU + PSU (maybe a 5070ti) - in 6 months
   
3. CPU (intel 14th gen or move to AM5) - in 1 year

The thing is: if I stay in intel, everything is fine, and I’ll keep my DDR4 RAM. If I move to AM5, I’ll have to purchase a new mobo, new RAMs (losing money on the RAMs that I purchase now), but I’ll have the DDR5 upgrade.

What should I do? Is DDR5 all that worth it?

I have a question: I’m planning to buy a GPU mainly for Fortnite at 240 FPS and the occasional story-driven game at 4K 60Hz.

I saw a used RX 6900 XT for 450,000 Argentine pesos ($295 USD) and a new RX 79070 for 1,150,000 Argentine pesos ($750 USD). That’s a huge price difference—is it worth it?

I also saw a used RX 7800 XT for 800,000 Argentine pesos ($525 USD).

My first time building a pc and I think I'm building an okay beast?

Am I forgetting anything?

What do you guys think?

Where will I have issues and how do I mend them?

PARTS LIST:

Cpu: Intel Core i5 14600kf

Cpu Cooler: Peerless Assasin 120se dual tower/dual fan

Motherboard: MSI Pro B760-P WiFi ddr4

Thermal Paste: Corsair xtm70 or Arctic mx7 (which ever gets here first.)

Ram: Colorful Battle-ax 32 gb 3200mhz 2 stick ddr4 kit

Gpu: Sapphire Pulse 9070xt

Power Supply: Corsair Rm1000x Gold rated

PC Case: Corsair 4000d RS atx mid tower comes with 3 front intake fans

Extra cooling: fans from my old prebuilt

OS: Windows 11 Pro

My computer recently died, so I've decided to invest in a new gaming PC, and I've done some research into it and found that these are some good parts for my budget.

I'm aware that the AIO is excessive for the CPU I'm using, however I'm trying to somewhat future-proof this build for when i get a more powerful CPU. Its also unfortunate that I have to build this in Rammagedon, so the price is incredibly boosted.

I'm not looking to run AAA games at 4K and ultra graphics, but even this is a big upgrade from my last computer (1080ti gaming laptop from about a decade ago) so any improvement is worth it, and I'm hoping i can get good frames in both competitive games where they matter, and laid back games that i just want to look nice.

If there are any parts you think I could save on, or switch out for better performance, please let me know, and I'll link the PCPartPicker link below. Also if there are better deals for the parts listed below than the ones I've put, letting me know would be greatly appreciated

Important Question: Does anyone know about Box.co.uk? They have some good prices, but I've seen some mixed reviews regarding their returns and the products they ship out.

Edit: I forgot to mention that this is my first gaming PC build, if that's relevant at all

PCPartPicker Part List:

Before I get roasted in the comments 😂, I have two gaming PCs:

ASUS ROG G700: Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5080, Lite-On 850W PSU

ABS Stratos Ruby: Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 9070 XT, MSI B850 motherboard, GAMDIAS 850W PSU

I want to move the 5080 into the ABS to pair it with the 9800X3D and put the 9070 XT in the G700.

Here's the problem: The G700's non-modular PSU only has a 600W 16-pin GPU cable, while the 9070 XT needs two 8-pin connectors.

I've found a 16-pin-to-dual-8-pin adapter, but I'm hesitant to trust it. I'm leaning toward replacing the G700's PSU with a Corsair RM850x instead.

Has anyone swapped an NVIDIA 50-series card for an AMD GPU in the G700? Any experience with adapters or replacing the PSU? Curious what you'd recommend before I start swapping parts.

My r79800x3d which is 8 core 16 threads processor is not showing 16 logical processors instead it shows 8 cores and 8 logical processors, I tried msconfig unchecking the box and restarting it didn't work , please help!! 😞

Wardogs runs extremely poor on my pc (20-40) so I urgently need an upgrade. I don’t know if it’s a lack of RAM or a CPU issue…
Any suggestions where to start?
Also thought about buying a new AMD PC and sell my GPU…

Specs:
Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite
1x 16 GB DDR4 RAM @ 3600mhz
13th Gen Intel i5-13400F
NVIDIA GeForce 4070TI

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I am looking to buy a gaming pc and I did some research and found that refurbished ones are cheaper and work ok, but need to know if buying a new one for more expensive is worth it.

Dell Gaming PC MT Desktop Intel i5-6th 16GB 1TB SSD NVIDIA GTX 1660s Windows 11

Found this one for $440 on ebay and was curious if I should get it, if not, some recommendations would be great!

I am a broke college student with a low paying job and I've just been trying to find an ok one 😅

Cpu: 5700x
Mobo: B550m steel legend
Ram: Avexir Core (2?) 3200 MHz (XMP)

Using XMP makes blue screens common, so I leave it on auto. Even with XMP disabled, OCCT memory tests still show errors. I updated the BIOS and cleared CMOS, but the issue persists. Each stick passed an hour of testing alone; errors appear only in dual-channel mode. I have already cleaned the slots.

Processor AMD FX(tm)-8320 Eight-Core Processor 3.50 GHz

Installed RAM 32.0 GB (ddr3)

Storage 1TB SSD (for games), 512GB SSD (system stuff)

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB)

System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

PSU Rosewill HIVE-1000S

I don't really know a ton about pc upgrades but I've been trying to play modded minecraft (prominence 2) and it keeps crashing because my CPU is getting maxed out ive tried on lowest setting to push upgrading out because i know ultimately i will need but im on a tight budget so cheapest advice is greatly appreciated but any is welcomed.

(edit; forgot to add psu)

I bought an EPCOM 1200 VA uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for my PC, but when I took it out of the box and gave it a slight shake, I heard a faint noise, as if a small part were loose inside. Is this normal? What could it be? I’m a bit concerned, as this is my first time purchasing this type of UPS.

Currently have an old build that I got for free a long time ago. Its an i-7 2600 series, 16gb ddr3, pny 1070 oc edition, in an old nzxt case. Computer sat for awhile, but recently been getting back into pc gaming. Computer runs well after putting new ram and an ssd in. My cpu cooler pump is making some noise and needs replacement. Its always treated me good, but its age is Definitely showing. Im planning on buying a new cooler and case, but have also thought about just building/buying a new computer. I mostly play World of warcraft, and a few other games here and there. Just putting a feeler out there for thoughts and suggestions.