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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…
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Thoughts on what could be the problem?
I was stuck on a boot loop with a EVGA 1200w P2 PSU intially.. it wasn't posting AT ALL..so what i did was unplug the network adapter, my keyboard + mouse etc. to get it to post.. and even then it was having issues.. did a cmos clear multiple times.. (this was the only way to get it to post).. I could only get it to post…
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Asus Z390-a MB: Raid 1 with 2 x m.2 ssd on system drive + windows spaces on 2 x sata 4 tb?
Hi, Im just checking whether this is possible. Asus Z390-A (Prime) Motherboard, configured to run 2 x m.2 (m key) 500gb ssd as c: drive (i.e. system), via bios / motherboard Then have 2 x 4tb sata as software raid 1 via Windows 10 Spaces. The z390A has 6 sata ports, but the documentation is confusing regarding how many…
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G.Skill Memory
What do you guys think about G.Skill desktop and laptop memory? It's funny how every memory kit I bought, it comes with a badge for advertising.
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Ryzen 5 3400g/ Asus prime b450m bundle should I return it?
I don’t know why I was sold a bundle like this but since mine does not have that orange “3000 ready” sticker should I return it? I live an hour away and I’m brand new to the pc building community . Please help me I purchased this at the beginning of June . Did the orange sticker fall off or was I just sold the wrong bundle…
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ram support
If my ram said its supports a spicec chipset but the desktop still slows the fans
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Help finding a motherboard
Part Information: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor G. Skill Aegis 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory I currently have the two parts are shown above as well as an RX 460 graphics card that I will no longer use. The current motherboard I have is the ASRock z170 pro4 which I believe is broken. I am looking…
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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard 6/27/2020
When will the MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard come back in stock at the Tustin store in California?
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Ryzen 3000 series on B350 Motherboards.
Hi! I just have a question regarding Ryzen 3000 cpus. I am currently using a ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Motherboard with Bios Version 5220. Will it work with Ryzen 5 3600 processor? Im looking to upgrade from 1600. Are there any significant disadvantages of using 3rd gen ryzen on B350 boards other than PCIE 4.0 support?…
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MOTHERBOARD NOT LIGHTING UP
Hello - i just got a PC built by microcenter last weekend and the motherboard isnt/wont light up anymore. the computer turns on and the GPU is lit up but the motherboard doesnt.... should i take it in?
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Replacing Ram in Toshiba S855-S5378
The picture represents my RAM in my Toshiba S855-S5378. My understanding is I can increase my memory to 16 GB by purchasing two 8 GB slots. I would like to know what options are available at micro center to increase my RAM. Can this PC handle different MHz slots? Also, I would like to know if microcenter buys the old RAM…
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Motherboard compatibility - AMD Ryzen
I recently bought a MSi motherboard that ended up being DOA. I am looking at the ASUS B450 TUF PRO that is available for in store pick up. Whenever I use pcpartpicker a couple different versions of the B450 show up in compatibility with my AMD Ryzen 5 but not the TUF PRO specifically. Is that because it is not compatible…
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CPU clock speed
I bought a Ryzen 9 3900x that is supposed to have a clock speed of 3.8 MHz ,but when I check the clock speed I am getting close to 4.5 MHz. I was wondering if this has something to do with the RAM I purchased and if it should be something I am worried about. The system seems stable over the last couple of days. I have not…
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Is the Asus B450-f incompatible with the Ryzen 5 3600x?
While using the PCpartspicker website, it gave me this notification about compatibility: "Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions." I'm personally pretty new to building computers so I am…
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Is MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX 3rd Gen Ryzen Compatible?
I have heard yes and no all over the place, just curious if this motherboard is compatible with a Ryzen 5 3600.
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Suitable CPU cooler (non-water) for i7-9700K
Looking for recommendations regarding a suitable CPU fan and radiator to suit this CPU. The main workload will be Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic- and maybe running some Linux VMs under VirtualBox. I am not going to be doing any sort of gaming. I really don't want to go down the path of water cooling. I don't even…
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Intel 10th Gen Core processors and side topic about game studdering
Hello PC Community. I hope you all are safe and well during these times. Before COVID-19 made its name, I purchased a 12 core AMD Ryzen 9_3900X. I love this processor but I have a itch for the new 10th generation CPU's coming out. Should I sell the 3900X and go Intel? Building and upgrading PC's is my hobby and I noticed…
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ASRock B450M PRO4 vs ASUS TUF B450M-Plus Gaming
This is what happens when I have too much time, I obsess over minutia of motherboard capabilities and features. For now, I have the ASRock slotted as my choice, but I want to be 110% sure about this, because I do see the ASUS is in stock and it's only $10 more than the ASRock and I'm kinda antsy about getting my new PC…
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Ryzen doesn't boot
Hi, I'll be quick and to the point. I've read tons of forums about "no post/boot/display", and I'm at my wits end. CPU: Ryzen 5 2600x Mobo: Asus Prime B450M-A/CSM RAM: G. Skill 16gb 2400 ddr4 Storage: Inland Premium 256g NVME M.2 2280 Everything powers on, no beep, no screen. I've read that if there is silence, it's either…
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Basic gaming PC build -- Problem with GigaByte B450M DS3H motherboard
Hi, I am trying to build a basic gaming PC for my son with the following specs: GigaByte B450M DS3H motherboard 16GB memory 250GB Samsung SSD Ryzen 3 3600 XFX Radeon RX 580 GPU Corsair HX750 PSU Unfortunately, the PC does not even power on. I tested the PSU, GPU and the SSD in an older PC and all three work. Can I have any…
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CPU Fan Comes on for 5 seconds then stops
I had a brown out about 2 weeks ago. Ruined my old computer. It was doing the same thing, would start then die. So I bought a new motherboard, CPU, RAM, video card, and power supply. Put it all together and its doing the same thing the old computer was doing! With all new parts! Any ideas? I have built about 6 PCs in the…
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First time builder temp question.
I recently built my first pc using a Phanteks 400 case, Ryzen 2600x, and Asrock pro4 matx motherboard. I am using the stock cooler and case fans. I play an MMO called Final Fantasy 14 and at 20% CPU use I get temperatures of 68c. I used the Afterburner tool to see this number. I downloaded CPUID HWMonitor and it shows…
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Intel to Ryzen? Help plz
I currently have a i5-8600k and looking to switch to a Ryzen 7 3800x and was wondering what would be the complications/steps I would have to take to swap from Intel to Ryzen
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CPU temperature hot ?
Hi I just built my first P.C. and I’m not sure if it’s running hot ... my current temperature is 33c to 40c everything stock also this is my build: AORUS Z390 MASTER / memory G SKILLS 32gbs 3600mhz : COOLING KRAKEN X63 280mm CPU:CORE I9 9900k stock : and a AORUS GIGABYTE RTX 2080 Super!!!! Thanks in advance 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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Ryzen 3800x with new Motherboard installation
Good Evening, I'm looking to upgrade my PC with a Ryzen 7 3800x and a new motherboard. However, I don't feel comfortable doing it myself. Is this something that Microcenter can help install? I'm sure they will have a fee and that's fine. thank you!
