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First timer needing help building a PC
Budget: $2K and under The games or applications you wish to run: -Games: Apex Legends, Overwatch, Current Gen, and Future Gen games for the next 4-7 years -Applications: Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Fusion 360, Autodesk, Mastercam, 3D printing applications. Specific Requirements: Able to run multiple OS…
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Upgrading Pre-Built Computer
Hello! I currently have a Lenovo Ideacentre Y710 Cube (6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor/ Operating System: Windows 10 / Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070; 8 GB Memory 16 GB DDR4 Storage 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD Cooling 65 W) that I purchased 5 or so years ago. The time has come to upgrade and I need some help, as…
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Gaming(Valorant,Starfield) and Web Development Build
Looking to get a build that will let me multi task (twitch, multiple VS code windows, running small servers, google tabs) for my web development work. I would also want this computer to be able to handle Valorant(Low to Medium settings) and Starfield(Medium to High settings) in 1440p. I would spend more money if it makes…
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Question on Heatsink and memory
I have decided to go with I7 Pentium 2700K Alder Lake. It comes with a package with the Intel Z690 Motherboard and 16 Gb DDR4 GSkills RipJaw Ram for $349. I already have the Montech case that has 4 fans inside. My first question is: The I7 says Heatsink not included. Don't I need a heatsink even with 4 cooling fans and…
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Questions about parts and using pro assembly service
First things, here's the list I've got picked out. CPU: Intel - Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake 3.0GHz Twenty Four-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included MB: MSI - Z790-A Pro WiFi D4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard RAM: TeamGroup - Vulcan 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL38 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit…
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Picking a capable WiFi Motherboard?
Hey guys, Building my first PC and had some questions about how to pick out a motherboard with LAN and WiFi capabilities that is compatible with the RTX 3060 12 GB and Ryzen 5 5600X that also clearly shows the M.2 SSD. I'm a bit of a Star Wars fanatic and purchased the Seagate Lightsaber SSD, so I wanted that to be visible…
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How does my build look?
Hello! I'm relatively new to computer building, and have put together a potential build that I hope to get up and running later this week if possible. My budget is capped at 1500, and I intend to use the computer for relatively high-end gaming on AAA titles and large Minecraft modpacks with shaders. I 've listed the parts…
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What is a good capture card to get so I can stream games from my PS5 on my PC?
I Don't know anything about capture cards, so I am not sure of what kind of capture I would need for this.
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Are these parts good for both school and Gaming?
Hi there, I am wanting to build my "Dream PC". I want all of the new technology in it. Here are the parts I am going to use. I want to make sure if these parts will work with school and gaming. Also should I get the 4080 RTX video card or just get the 4090 since I am going to save for these parts. Thanks, Brice
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Best Mid range 5800x motherboard
Im looking to pair the 5800x with a 3080 ftw3 and g skill neo 32 gig 3600 mhz. So any motherboard that is great and compatible with these parts would be good.
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First PC Final Build Check
Hello, this is my first time building a PC. This is my final build: pcpartpicker.com/list/wp36cb I will be getting CPU(AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit)/Motherboard/Memory/Video Card(PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Hellhound Overclocked Triple Fan 20GB GDDR6…
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Need helping picking parts, new to building.
Currently using a prebuilt from 2018 and it’s finally giving out. Deciding to fully go through buying parts to build an entire new pc. Budget is from $800-1000, I can’t play high res games at the moment but I want a pc that will be able to run games without an issue. Here’s a list of what I have in mind, please give…
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Need advice on a new build for UE5
Newbie here.. Looking to build to rig that can handle rendering and some animation in Unreal Engine5. Came across some specs from a vid that might work? Looking to spend less than 3K. Also I want to have this built by microcenter so I don't mess it up. I know I must be missing something. CPU: (1) Intel Core i7-12700K Alder…
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Need help choosing parts
First time building a computer. Have I made any mistakes here? microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=7abcf9e5-a118-4b6a-ba81-dd917614df3a The goals here are to dual boot off of 2 separate drives with plenty of storage (I run out on my current laptop and have close to 8tb in stored files in externals), be…
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Want upgrade my motherboard any recomendations?
Hello, I have ATX Midtower PC with HP 802F PCI Express 3.0 (8.0 GT/s) motherboard, processor i7 6th Gen, I'd like to upgrade my motherboard to gaming motherboard, any recommendations? Budget $200-300 Thank you,
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Upgrade 8+ year old gaming desktop
Hello all, My budget is around $500-750 to upgrade the gaming desktop that I had built 8+ years ago; currently playing Insurgency Sandstorm, Star wars battlefront II, Hitman 4 and looking to play Six Days in Fallujah. Able to run these games with some minor issues such as slow performance and lag on most maps while gaming…
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Which cpu cooler to use?
I am going to be building a new pc for myself and for the cpu will be using the Intel Core I7-13700k. This is going to be a gaming pc and I want to use one of the Corsair AiO liquid coolers but I am not sure which one will keep the cpu properly cooled. What would be the minimum size to get for the radiator?
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Need help choosing parts for Racing Sim PC
Hello, I am new to the PC world and am looking to build my first PC to be able to run iRacing, RF2, and ACC primarily. The problem I am running into is not understanding fully what I'm reading in the spec sheets of products and how they differ between models and brands and years. I am not sure if what I'm wanting to get is…
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What parts should I choose so it can be easier to upgrade while the PC still preforming well
I am trying to build a PC with newer parts for the I9 12900K and a higher-end GPU. Could you recommend lower-end parts for the ram, storage, and PSU so I can upgrade it in the future while Im in a budget
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Video Card for new Ryzen rig
Hey all! Putting together a new system for custom build but not seeing the 7900 I was planning to buy the XFX Speedster but it's not available at Microcenter at the moment. Does MC carry XFX? As a potential replacement, I was looking at the ASRock 7900XT Phantom Gaming card which appears to have decent reviews and similar…
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Ryzen 7 deal
Hello, on Newegg there is a deal in which if you purchase a Ryzen 7700X you get Star Wars: Jedi Survivor for free. Will Microcenter match this deal?
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Need some feedback on a partslist
I'd appreciate some feedback on the following partslist: (Guess I can't post links yet? so www.microcenter DOT com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=2290fb61-2795-4697-9f40-2e90ca67d17e) I'd like to stick with an NVIDIA GPU as I'll be using their broadcasting software but otherwise Im flexible on brands and series.
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Sufficient Power Supply for Potential Upgrade?
Hello everyone, below is my current setup and what I'd like to upgrade to in parenthesis. Is my current EVGA 650 GQ Gold+ PSU going to struggle? I will also need a new CPU fan. I game at 1440p and do not OC. I do not need this rig for productivity. If I need to upgrade my PSU, I am thinking I may as well start a new AM5…
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time for upgrade, need help
I am currently running a ryzen 5 1600x processor, 16gb ram, and a geforce rtx 2070 super gpu. One of the games I am currently playing (Diablo 4) is killing my poor old PC I Live 100 miles from the Overland Park location and am wanting to have them build a PC for me, I would build my own but don't really have the space to…
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Gaming computer for relative: spend all his money or go high-end-last-gen?
Hey folks. My nephew has saved up about $2100 to build a computer. He's not a particularly huge gamer, he largely just wants to be able to play competitive shooters with his friends "at high frames". I was speccing out various mid-high AM5 builds within his budget but it occurred to me I could put together an AM4 build…
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How did I do, any suggestions
I do not have a premium budget, but my current PC 10 -12 years old. I do some video and photography editing as well as having an interest in digital art. Unfortunately, I also may have to revisit a previous life of programming. These are my choices. Where can some savings and or improvement be made, I do want Thunderbolt 4…
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Looking for feedback about this AM5 configuration!
Hi folks! Probably not an ideal starting configuration but looking for feedback to help push it in a reasonable direction. This will be used primarily as a gaming computer, I'd like to prioritize performance without sacrificing on cooling efficiency and without having incredibly loud fan noise; but I'm not super confident…
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Ensuring out-of-the-box compatibility between motherboard and 7800X3D?
Is there a way to ensure that the motherboard we buy is compatible out of the box with the 7800X3D? This is for my nephew who is not hugely computer savvy, and I don't know if he'll be up for flashing the BIOS (particularly without another working AM5 CPU at hand).
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Suggestions on my PC Parts
Hello I need some suggestions picking out my new pc since it is my first time.
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help with motherboards - am5
I want to build a super fast computer that has a ton of disk space. I'm zeroing in on 7950X3D for the cpu. Since "pcie 5 nvme ssd" is so much faster than anything else, I want my os to run on it. I was thinking 2tb for the "c" drive would be good. If I could find a motherboard that has four pcie5 nvme slots, I could use…
