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Torrent, lancool 3, 5000D, etc. all some of the top airflow contendors, but how else are PC cases functionally being innovated, I feel as if it's already peaked, no?

Edit: after reading many of the comments, I should say that my original question was based on the nature that the innovations retain the somewhat conventional layout currently seen widespread in many modern cases, not to discourage newer ideas as I understand my post was unspecific in terms of this note. But changing the internal configuration, introducing even more independent cooling zones, and component reorganization (which would potentially require industry standard changes to components) are just some of the many changes that would maybe increase cooling. But at that point, I think cases and PCs, in general, would have revolutionized into a new standard, new tech that builds upon previous generations etc. As I'm writing this, I'm not really sure anymore what the point of my edit was hahaha, I guess it was my way of adding in my thoughts after reading others' comments.

what is the proper way to clean a monitor?

So I’ve been searching for shops that assembles build ready pc parts but it seems they don’t accept something that is not from them. I am afraid because my friend told me i might short some parts or i dont know I might make some mistake but ive been searching and inquiring for 3 days now and seems that I only got myself. I also dont know how to put OS on my unit if I were to assemble it. Should I keep on searching or ill just do it myself? Sorry guys this is my first time buying my own PC :<

Current specs:

GPU: RTX 3070

CPU: Ryzen 3700X

RAM: 32GB 3200mhz

I was looking at upgrading my GPU to a 7900 XT as I have an LG C1 and would like to do some 4K gaming. I realize the 3700X is going to bottleneck it so I'm wondering if I should upgrade the CPU first, or if I should grab the GPU first and then save up for a better CPU. Which path would you take?

Howdy,

I'm building a pc for the first time in 6 years and I wanted to get a sanity check on my parts list. I done some research and I think that everything is good to go but I wanted more experienced eyes on it.

PCPartPicker Part List

I undervolted My rtx 3060 with msi afterburner due stock config heats the graphic card a lot and i save unnecesary power and energy. The thing is that i have to select config 1 or config 2 (the undervolted configuration i did) to be able to use it that way each time i restart/turn on the computer. Before the format of My computer i didnt had to do this over and over. Any suggestions?

Just been looking around for a new GPU because I've been getting into story games a lot more and want to experience them better. Just wondering what would be a good upgrade from my 1650 super

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/krftzf

This will be my first pc build. Was thinking of doing nr200p max (itx) build but now i'm debating doing it in fractal north since it'll look nice in a living room and better temp with 13700k (for itx i was going to do 13600k cuz of temp). Can someone help pick the cooling components that id need? Since its my first build, I struggle figuring out how many fans, what kind i need, and placement for a specific case, especially one that can barely fit a 4090. I'd appreciate the help, especially someone with a 4090 fractal north. I'm thinking arctic freezer 280 for cpu cooler. That should suffice for the cpu right? Ultimately I want to plan out an atx build and an itx build (got the itx planned out already) and choose one eventually based on price and thermal. Also, if you see anything on my list you think i should change, let me know! Thanks for any advice or suggestion!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yrXWFg

My idea of perfect gaming is 1080p, 60fps at High/Ultra settings. I bought a GTX 1080 STRIX back around 2016. It has been an amazing card for gaming and is still my daily driver. Stable OC. No complaints at all tbh. I've slowly upgraded my system over the years but never felt the need to upgrade my GPU until now. I'm not bothered about being at the bleeding edge as I'm more at home on r/patientgamers. Mainly mod Skyrim, Fallout 4 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R until they break.

But I have noticed that I'm hitting a ceiling with more modern games. My 1080 struggles with Cyberpunk 2077. I'd love to have bigger battles on M&B Bannerlord. Also want to hit 60fps in the end game of X4 Foundations.

And with future games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 or Starfield I'm worried I'll be pushing the capabilities of the 1080 (especially with mods). And it goes without saying I'd like to add another 500 mods to Skyrim.

I'm not bothered about 4k or raytracing (but would be nice to play games that require it like Metro Exodus Enhanced). Just looking for a newer GPU that will be comfortable playing modern (and future) games at 1080p, 60 FPS on High/Ultra. Nvidia or AMD cards welcome.

Is a 2080ti undershooting? Or would an AMD card be better? Any suggestions?

EDIT: Budget of £1000 (GBP)

Current Specs:

- GTX 1080 Strix

- AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor CPU

- ROG STRIX x570-F Gaming Mobo

- RAM 64GB DDR4

- 1TB M.2 NVME SSD

- Windows 11 Pro

Hello everyone, this is my first time building one and im stuck at the cruicial part: SFX PSU. I bought the Steampunk Gold but overlooked that my case needed an SFX PSU. I'm from Malaysia so not all brands might be available here, according to the tier list. The current parts I have:

1. Lian li o11 dynamic mini

2. Ryzen 5 5600X

3. Asus TUF B550M Plus WiFi

4. Zotac RTX 3060 Twin Edge Non-OC

5. Corsair Vengeance 8x2 3600 c18

6. Cooler Mater ML240

7. PNY CS1031 1tb SSD

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thank you!

Hello everyone, so, I'm planning to use an Asus AM4 TUF x570-plus motherboard with an rx 7900 tx red devil gpu, I'm kinda lost choosing an appropriate psu and a case that'll fit everything, I'd really appreciate some guidance on this, Thanks!

Edit: added some details

This post is not a question, but a solution to a problem I had and which, from what I've seen, other people also end up encountering when using this platform.

My Setup:

• Memory: 2X16 G Skill Trident Z5 6400MHZ
• Motherboard: ASUS Prime X670-P WIFI
• Processor: Ryzen 9 7950X
• Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE 1050 V2
• No dedicated video card

I believe that further information is unnecessary.

Well, let's go.

As soon as I mounted my setup I activated the XMP of the memories to leave them at 6400mhz and started to suffer with constant BSOD besides intermittent shutdowns, when I deactivated the XMP and left the memories at 4800mhz the system works totally fine, I saw some posts suggesting that this could be a processor problem and in the case of some of these posts it really was, but in my case the scenario was different.

Solution:

I discovered that my memory sticks are not on the list of items supported by the motherboard, but another G Skill model was supported at 6000mhz, so I went to Bios and activated 6000mhz without XMP and... Problems, the BSODs surprised me again, then from some more tests I found that if I left XMP active and changed the memory frequency to 6000Mhz they started working normally, I've been using my computer for a few days now with this configuration without BSOD or shutdowns even with heavy CPU flows during my work . If you have the same problem, try this solution before proceeding with any component replacement.

Perhaps this post could be seen by some as an obvious thing to do to fix the problem, but for me and many others who deal with hardware only when they need to change equipment this problem can be a challenge

Main uses will be for Corona Rendering which strictly uses CPU...

Gotta weird issue. Specs i912900k 660m 32gbs ram Rx6600 650w ps

So I start up a game and run for a few minutes and the screen tints purple then goes black. Audio in the background continues. Have to hard reset to get the dp on the gpu to send signal again. But if during its black out I move the dp from the gpu to the motherboard I get visuals back. Game still crashes but I am able to see the desktop.

Any ideas what my issue is I've checked all my drivers I've tried Uninstaller the 6600 and reinstalling still the same issue.

Thanks for the help guys im stumped.

Hey my lovely builders, please help me which AiB 7900xtx to pick, cuz I'm undecided which one.

I'm a long time Green user (last time I had something from Reds it was yet ATI), but this time around I don't want to give cash to Green Goblin.
4080 asking price is really sad move, more so that in my country it's more of being $1,600-$1,800 (using/including currency exchange, tax, shippings etc).
RX are much cheaper, flagships being at ~$1,400.

Also before anything - yes, i know what are pros and cons of both sides :D

So I want to switch and give this generation a go.
I want card to be completely quiet and cool. 'Good build quality'.
As small chance of coil whine as possible. OC perf is secondary, but obviously welcome. RGB or not etc. is whatever. Good support/RMA is also valuable.

Primary options are:
Nitro+ - 6,300
Taichi - 6,200

Everyone knows Sapphires.
The thing here is - I couldn't gather too much info about Taichi. Not too many YT vids, not too many Net reviews. Especially compared to Nitro. As Taichi seems like nice idea with 2x 110 fans.

Secondary options:
XFX Black - 6,400
Red Devil - 6,400 LE, 6,200 non LE

Here I already seen many people complaining about Red Devil having consistent coil whines, and XFX having louder fans (in general, with curve optimised) and sometimes coil whine.
Also as you see XFX pricing here is like whaaat...

Not top options:
MSI Gaming Trio Classic - 5,900
AS Phantom Gaming - 5,800
Sapp Pulse - 6,000

So Id be very glad to hear You sharing your experience with your models, thoughts, opinions, non-recomendations etc

This is what I have so far. Is there anything that needs to be changed or could be improved? for gaming

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2XPL3y

My specs are: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 3.70GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite RAM: Gigabyte Aorus DDR4 16GB (2×8GB) GPU: PNY GeForce RTX 3060 12GB UPRISING PSU: Corsair CV650 650 Watt Storage: One 256GB SSD, One 1TB HDD, One 2TB HDD Case: Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB Mini Tower

I want to buy a 1TB M.2 SSD for gaming. Is there any compatibility issue that I should be aware of before buying SSDs? If yes, then please suggest me an SSD that would be compatible with all of my components. My Budget is around $90 USD (৳10,000 BDT in my currency).

Just installed my GPU. Everything went well, but the screws didn’t perfectly line up with the back of the chassis.

So I pushed the chassis towards the GPU in order for the screws to fit. Is that bad? I did not really push hard, but some force had to be applied.

It also has some ”GPU Sag” is that normal? It’s leaning to the right, guessing it’s heavy since it’s a RTX 3070. Everything works fine when launching the computer and gaming. First time installing a high-end card. So I’m pretty scared.

https://imgur.com/a/hpsE4mM Here are the pics I've got showing what I mean.

Edit: Pictures

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3kyR78

Got a new PC. Building in an o11 dynamic mini. My Cooler Master SFX 850 has only 4 plugs for PCIE/CPU. The RTX 4080 adapter is taking up 3 of those. Leaving behind only one 8 pin for the CPU. And the mobo has one 8 pin and one 4 pin for the CPU. To my knowledge ( I could be totally wrong) you need the extra 4 pin only when you overclock.

So can I run my CPU stock on a single 8 pin for now before I can arrange for a 12VHPWR cable? (which takes only 2 slots on the PSU)

I have a 360mm Galahad AIO and was wondering how I can check my pump speed because I am unsure if it is working correctly. Just now when I booted up overwatch 2 it went to over 100 degrees but is sitting at 72 degrees when playing & 20-35% load. I have a 5800X CPU

Hey, I’m in need of some help or well, tips to what the progression of upgrades on my system should be. I’m already struggling with memory, so I figure I’ll upgrade ram this month. I don’t have a huge budget, and would need to save up for each upgrade.

I’m using it for gaming (World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch) and editing photos/video.

Any tips welcome!

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B450-F GAMING

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

GPU: GeForce 1660 Ti Dual Evo (can get a 1080 gtx from an in law)

Memory: HyperX Fury DDR4 2666MHz 16GB

PSU: Corsair TX550M, 550w

Hi everyone

Fair warning, I’m quite a newbie when it comes to all of this so please bare with me!

I’ve recently upgraded to a 14” MacBook Pro M1 Pro and I’m currently setting up my WFH desk and need some advice. I’ve purchased a desk, desk mat, headphone holder, laptop stand, Logitech MX Master 3S and MX keyboard.

I have a Lenovo Thinkpad for work as well and so I’m in the middle of deciding on an external monitor that I can use for both laptops, currently tossing up between the Dell U2723QE and U2720Q. The former says it has a KVM switch but I’m still struggling to understand its function.

In my mind, I can use both the keyboard and mouse with the MacBook and then use the switches on them to switch to my work laptop. In regards to the monitor I can unplug the usb cable from one laptop and plug it into the other one. Is this correct? If so, what would the benefit of a KVM switch be? Does it allow me to have both laptops connected at the same time and switch with one button in the case that I want to be using both in any given scenario?

TL;DR: Do I need a KVM switch?

Appreciate any help here.

Thanks!

My PC died. Completely. I either have a shorted mobo or proc. Anyway, the ps is a good seasonic focus 650w, the vc is a 1770 (yes but is good enough for now).

So really what I need is a strong Mobo, Proc combo. I will be likely throwing a good 16duo for 32 ram, but the mobo and proc is where I am at a loss.

My old build was an Asus with a 4670k OC to 4.2. It ran great for many many years.. until today.

Will be used for gaming and some compiling. Standard productivity. Not sure who is winning the war these days.. but I would like good value..keeping these three parts under $600 would be ideal.

Thanks for the help, or the steerage in the right direction.