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Everything We Know About Zen 3
Everything we know about Zen 3 (Image from AMD.com) On October 8th, AMD introduced their next
lineup of Ryzen processors using their new Zen 3 architecture. This modern
architecture offers many improvements, including increased IPC (instructions
per clock), improved power efficiency, and reduced cache latency. This…
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Daily release of GPU's?
Does Micro center release a select amount of GPUs every day? I was in the Duluth location and they released like 5 RTX 3080's and 3070's. Does this happen every day or randomly?
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AMD Ryzen 5000 Series|Is this the end of Intel?
AMD Ryzen, the best thing AMD has created. They actually launched a new series, the 5000 series. This new lineup is very intense in performance and has REKT Intel's 10th Gen. I don't want to make this long so I'm just going to put specifications about the right down here: Ryzen 5 5600X: Graphics Model: Discrete Graphics…
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How AMD is taking over the processor market.
You've definitely heard of AMD before. They're mainly known for their amazing processors. Recently they announced 4th gen. Ryzen which is the 5000 series processors. Each one was proven to be more powerful than Intel's price equivalent. The battle between AMD and Intel has been here for longer then some kids reading this…
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How ASrock is winning the motherboard market.
ASrock is very well known to geeks as a great motherboard company which is true and they are winning the motherboard market. A couple months ago, the B550 series was released to everyday consumers from companies like Asus and ASrock at first. EVERYBODY is say EVERYBODY was buying them , but, ASrock was getting more…
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Asus x570 Mobos. Bios upgrade without processor
Been getting mixed messages. hoping someone here can say for SURE . Planning on camping out for 5900x this week . will i be able to flash an assue prime or tuff gamming mobo to newest bios to support zen 3 without a zen 2 processor these don't have a bios flashing button.. the manual is kinda veuge on its build in bios…
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New CPU; oculus is worse.
So after installing a new Ryzen 7 3700x in a b350 tomahawk mb, I decided to test out my oculus headset to see if it would run any faster than before. It runs worse now oddly enough, it is very choppy now and I originally had a Ryzen 7 1700x installed. Is the VR not optimized correctly? It keeps loading me in and out of the…
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Ryzen 9 and X370 Gaming pro carbon
I got an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and installed it. After installation I did a power test and my pc turned on, however, my monitors did not. I checked my motherboard (X370 gaming pro carbon), and it said CPU error. Is the Ryzen 9 not compatible with my motherboard? Or is there another issue?
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BIOS Updating on B350 tomahawk MB.
So I wanted to install a Ryzen 7 3700x on the b350 tomahawk. I updated my bios using the msi website, with m-flash. The weird thing is, is that the latest BIOS version build is called 7A34v1OS(Beta version) and the build date says 2020-07-09. My bios UI is changed but now the build is called e7a34ams.10s and the build date…
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Avexir Memory Compatible with Zen 3
I'm building a new computer using the AMD 5900X. I was planning on using my Avexir DDR4 memory. AVD4UZ130001608G-4RD 32GB (8GB 1024M x 64-Bit x 4 pcs.)DDR4-3000MHz. I'm going to be using a X570 motherboard and wasn't sure if this memory will work in the new system or has memory changed since I bought in in 2016? Thanks
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Comparing Zen 3 to Zen 2
Comparing Zen 3 to Zen 2 AMD's recent announcement regarding
their new Zen 3
processors has gotten everyone excited for November 5th. With launch
less than a month away, let's compare their Zen 3 architecture with their
previous generation Zen 2. Zen 2 Zen 2 gave us a
chiplet design where the Core Chiplet Die (CCD) and IO…
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not sure what to do
so i bought a ryzen 9 3900x built the my computer with it tried to boot it nothing happened took it apart found thermal paste on the pins not sure if its a manufacturring issue or some how i did it plz help
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Motherboard wont boot to Windows 10
I have a new install, ROG STRIX X570, updated bios, installed windows 10 to M.2 1TB drive. Reset bios to defaults and made M.2 master boot. On reboot it stops and says F1 to setup, go back to drive F8, then reboot to windows. Question how to make switch on go straight to OS ?
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ssd upgrade-windows 7 to 10
Hello, I have a nice DEll pc desktop with windows 10 and harddrive (1terrabyte). now, i want to upgrade samsung ssd 500gigs (lower storage) and windows 10.. is it better to do a fresh install windows 10 and no cloning of my system?? (i don't need my programs anymore and i backed up my files, photos already). help here,…
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ryzen 3080 on b450m
hi, i just need to ask, will i be able to use the 3080 on my b450m-a by asus. Thank you and stay safe!
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What motherboard would best suit my first "potential" build? USB 3.1 benefits?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=67b303a3-4394-4697-ba46-9a32e4e93f2d This is a link to the parts that were available for in-store. I was informed on reddit that the motherboard I chose didn't have a 20 pin header (chose this one due to availability). And after looking at a spreadsheet…
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Problems with Gigabyte TRX40 Aorus Master
I can't get the speakers to work. They didn't work initially, then did, now don't. Test sounds work, but not music or videos. I have Revision 1.0 of this board. I plan to return it. I don't know if the problem is with the board or a Windows 10 update, but I want to buy a board that is as stable and bug-free as possible.…
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Trident z rgb RAM
I'm looking into RAM for my 1st build, specifically Trident z rgb. I did some research and on their website, it states that there are models made for AMD Ryzen. But I search everywhere and can't find it. Any advise?
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Service to Install Processor and Heat Sink on Motherboard?
Does Microcenter have a service to install a processor and heat sink onto a motherboard? I am going to be buying all 3 at Microcenter in MN but do not want to have to do this part. I am afraid of not doing it right.I7 Intel Coffee Lake on a GigabyteZ390 Gaming X motherboard and a suitable heat sink.
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Installing windows on ASRock B450m pro 4
I have been trying to install windows 10 from a USB for the past 6 hours I keep getting "0xc00000f info a required device isn't connected or cant be accessed" when booting up. The windows 10 installer is on the USB plugged into the computer I don't know why its not working. Please help
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CPU overheating, jumps from 60C to 90C instantly
hi everyone! this is my first post and my first pc build. I put it together last Sunday, 8/30 and have been monitoring it since. i'm struggling with my cpu temperature and it keeps overheating. with a simple web browse, it jumps to 75C. When idle it’s at 65-70C. compared to my friends, they're at 44C. when i did some 3D…
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Aorus Z390 Ultra 1151 for 30 Series GPU
I've tried looking through the list on Nvidia's site for a determination and still not 100% so wanted to reach out in the community to see if anyone might know if I'm going to need to go through a MOBO upgrade if wanting to install the Founders edition 3080 in my RIG when it comes out. I've got the PSU covered with a NZXT…
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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX motherboard M.2 Slot question
I am new to PC building and I'm looking to make my first PC at 14. I used PCPartPicker to gather my list of items and I get this message along with others? The motherboard M.2 slot #1 shares bandwidth with SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports. When the M.2 slot is populated, two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports are disabled. Here is my…
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i5 10600k and asus H470m Plus or Z490?
Hey guys I wanted to ask why I should get the Z490 for my new i5 10600k. I already have the H470m motherboard and the case etc. I read that in order to utilize the overclocking I would need a z490 but I also read this mobo is capable of overclocking. I just can't find a definite answer to which I should go with. If I go…
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UPDATING BIOS - ISSUES -
I have the tuf gaming x570-plus and am trying to update the BIOS to Version 2407 - When I download and extract the zip using "WinRAR" to my flash drive I keep encountering this error message - "selected file is not a proper bios" I have checked my formatting for the flash drive and the file system is set to FAT32. Please…
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B450 motherboard for Ryzen 5 3400G
I'm getting ready to order a Ryzen 5 3400G, motherboard and RAM. I'm leaning toward a B450 motherboard because I prefer DVI-D over displayport, and I don't like chipset fans. Can I assume that any B450 motherboard in stock has a recent enough BIOS that it supports the 3400G? Are there any specific B450 motherboards I…
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CPU upgade
Hello, So I purchased an MSI GE75 Raider 9SG last year thinking It could handle anything I threw at it.. I was wrong. The laptop has a 9750H CPU and an RTX 2080. I do a lot of 3d rendering/design, video editing, ect.. The CPU is my bottleneck. I have searched high and low but can not find a solution to upgrading my CPU.…
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12V Port Confusion (B450 Aorus Pro Wifi)
So I recently bought the board. Everything seems fine, except when I was connecting my 12v cable from my case(Corsair SPEC DELTA RGB). I looked at the cord and noticed it had for 4 plugins, while the board had 5 pins for that port? I couldn't find any attachment for both the case or motherboard respective boxes. I really…
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Anyone know when you guys will have the B450 Tomohawk Max in stock??
I was wanting the B450 Tomahawk Max but it says it is out of stock at the Dallas store, Do you guys know when it will be back in stock, and if I can just order it online??
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CPU stuck to heatsink?
I recently got an AMD ryzen 5 3600 and my brother was helping me install it onto the motherboard. We clipped it in and made sure it was secure before putting the fan on it and we forgot the backplate screwed off since it wouldn't fit with the plastic holders originally there. So when we lifted the fan to check the screws…
