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How should I build a Sim Racing PC
I am new to building PC's so I do not really know what I am doing yet, but I want to build a pc that can run I-Racing and other sim software. I am looking to stay around the price range of 1000-1500 dollars. What should I change? The website link is below.…
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Wanting to know if Microcenter can order specific parts for a PC build.
Hello, this is my first post here and i wanted to ask someone if microcenter is able to order specific parts i am wanting that are not listed on its store currently. I have them all picked out on amazon but am worried about shipping and possibly being scammed out of money as it has already happened with my motherboard. Am…
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Need help with my custom PC build
Hello I'm new to the whole picking out pc parts thing as I've never built my own (currently on a Skytech prebuilt) so I'm not too familiar on what the best parts would be. However I did try out the pc builder to give an idea of what I'm looking for in a custom pc. My desired budget is around 2k (2.5k being my limit), I…
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Will it all fit?
I'm not sure if the power supply has the correct connections for the motherboard and if there is enough room to install it. I also wonder if the case is the correct one for the components I picked. Thanks in advance!
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will this build be okay for 1440p gaming? and is the power supply enough?
i9 14700kf asus z790 prime lga 1700 atx wifi corsair dominator platinum 32gb ddr 5600 gigabyte geforce rtx 4070ti Aero triple fan overclocked 12gb gddr6 samsung 980 pro 2tb Nvme ssd NZXT h9 elite mid tower Asus tuf gaming 850w gold power supply lian lia galahad 360mm windows 11 home Lian Li - UNI Fan SL Infinity Fluid…
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Building a new rig need a proofreader pls/ty
It's been a while since I built one from scratch. I am just about ready to place the order but am a little worried I forgot something obvious. Any help would be appreciated. I already have mouse, monitor, and keyboard covered. but I can't post a link to it for some reason. When I use the ask the community button on the PC…
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Trying to upgrade my build that is from 2018 Where do I start?
Starting with a thanks for anyone who can assist me and point me in the right directions. My build is older and is unavailable through the microcenter build site. The budget for upgrade is $500-$750, I have both a 1080p monitor and a 1440p monitor looking to get high fps on 1080p games and fluid fps on higher quality…
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Planning to replace my graphics card soon
Hi all, Currently, my graphics card is https://www.microcenter.com/product/616156/NVIDIA_GeForce_GTX_1660_Super_Ventus_XS_Overclocked_Dual-Fan_6GB_GDDR6_PCIe_30_Graphics_Card?MccGuid=23d2b723-e310-4459-acc3-646dbcc0a4fd which Micro Center doesn't even sell anymore. I'd prefer something around the same price (it was 435…
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Ryzen 9 - 16 Core v 12 Core?
I am looking at building a computer with a Ryzen 9. I was going with the 7900X CPU, but was reading about the 5950X. I know the 5950X is older, but has 16 cores v 12. The 7900X uses DDR5, which I strongly prefer. I welcome the thoughts of those who have more experience and knowledge than do I. I am a noob at building.
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1k budget mITX or ITX gaming build
I need help building a 1k budget (can go over a bit) build that can fit in a small form factor build (mini tower cases) as I need something that can run games well but be not that hard to transport I don’t care for rgb or a certain color just a 1k build that’s mall and runs games atleast decent or good thank you!
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what part should I choose for a first pc
I want to build an entry-level PC but I don't know what parts to choose. I have a budget of $700 and that is for the PC, keyboard, mouse, and speakers.
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Need suggestion on new power supply.
I have a 10 yr old HP Z420 with a bad power supply. I don't have any transportation to get to the store and the busses are a 20 minute walk from the closest stop. The OEM supply is a 600w with a 18 pin connector and all the used parts I have are 24 pin connectors. I'd like to upgrade to a budget 800w because I have 14TB's…
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Major upgrades to Storage, CPU and MoBo
Hello! This Christmas season, I'm planning on making some Major upgrades to my rig, however, Im having trouble picking the Motherboard. Mainly, I need a board that'll support 4 Internal Drives (1x 990 PRO 2TB, 1x 970 EVO Plus 250GB, 870 EVO SATA 2.5" 2TB, and a WD_BLACK 3.5" Gaming HDD), and can handle all of that, for the…
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Would Like Suggestions for First Time Build Please
I do not have a lot of computer knowledge, but in doing a little bit of research I've come to know I do not require anything high end. I have budget of $600-$700 max. I do not need any peripherals nor OS with this build and my current panel is a LG 27" at 1080p. Since I have a very limited interest in the ways of gaming…
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Are Gen5 NVMEs worth the impact to the GPU?
I'm starting a new build with a 4090 on a MOBO with an on board PCIe 5 M.2 slot. I'd like to use a Gen5 NVME but I understand there's an impact to the speed of the GPU. The main use of the machine will be gaming. Will the impact to the GPU be worth the performance of the NVME? Thanks.
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Need help with this pc it wont even turn on now
so My friend is currently having an issue with their pc they woke up this morning and when they tried to login to their pc and they press enter to login their pc starts to reboot or turn off and on over and over and it continues to do this till they turn the power supply off. they decided to clean their pc and reapply…
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First PC Build
Hello everyone, I’m looking to build my first PC. I’m looking for a system that will support editing GoPro 4k videos or higher and games like Assetto Corsa, GTA and MW2. My budget is $2000-2500. I’m open to buying a prebuilt. If someone could help me find something below the budget while also running well that would be…
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Which GPU should I upgrade to?
about a year ago I got a prebuilt pc as a gift but I been wanting to upgrade my Graphics card. My friends told me my specs were good enough to just get a better graphics card than building a new pc. So basically I want to increase my FPS. I was told to get a 3060 but idk which one as there are many different options to…
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New to the pc parts and need help with picking parts
It's my first time trying to find parts and build a pc. The current parts that I'll be buying in the near future are listed below. I wasn't sure if I would need to add anything else? Or are some of these parts compatible or not? AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor NZXT Kraken Z73 RGB 52.44 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler…
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Help with a first time builder.
Hello all, first time PC builder here My current setup is a 2019 Zenbook Pro Duo 4k laptop i7-950H with a 2060 I basically want this new setup to last me 3-4 years while remaining competent enough to run most games at 1440p (I won't have a 4k monitor so no reason for that) and around 60-140fps. I will likely use it to web…
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Jumping from 1080p to 4k 144hz
Could use reviews and any insight on the below build! I'm long overdue and wanted to get the best gaming PC and monitor for around $3500. Questions: Went for the Gen 5 SSD since the speeds sound really good? Not sure if I need to buy additional fans? Still slightly unsure if AIO or air cooler is the way to go? Is DeepCool…
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Help Understanding PCIE lanes and usages, it REALLY hurts my brain to think about.
I am getting parts right now for a new build and just want to make sure the things are compatible and wont oversaturate my pcie lanes. Proposed parts related to the question are going in an O11D evo XL case ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Eva-02 motherboard Intel i9 13900K cpu MSI suprim liquid x 4090 Elgato 4k60 pro MK.2 internal…
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Need Help Building Gaming PC
Hey guys I'm looking at getting a high-end 4K gaming computer that will last me awhile. I don't have a lot of experience building PCs so I was wondering what you guys thought of my build? Here are some points I'm building toward: 1.) High-end 4k gaming (4090) 2.) 4-5k price range 3.) Adequate cooling for the rig Here's my…
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Thoughts on gaming PC build?
Hello everyone, My current PC is about 9 years old and it's time for me to upgrade. I really don't know much about building a PC. It would be very nice to get some insight from experienced people on a build I've chosen before I lock into anything. Primary Use: Gaming Budget: $2,000.00 CPU: Ryzen 7, 7800x3d Motherboard: MSI…
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What Components Should I Get to Support Windows 11 on my PC?
My PC has an Asus Prime A320 MK Motherboard, a Ryzen 3 2200G CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, 16 GB of RAM, and a 430 Watt Power Supply. PC Health Check says it can't detect if my motherboard has a TPM 2.0 chip in it or not. It also says I need to upgrade my CPU. I may need a larger power supply to support whatever…
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Need help with PC parts
Hello! I'm starting to narrow down my build but I was hoping to get some feedback before purchasing the parts and driving 2.5 hours to my nearest MicroCenter. I'd like to be able to play League of Legends, Guild Wars 2, and heavily modded Minecraft without issue. I also do a lot of school work on my PC and streaming…
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Need Help Choosing Parts For A High End Prebuilt
I'm looking to get a high end pc prebuilt, and need some advice on putting the build together as this is my first build. I'm looking to have an a black case with some RGB, and my budget is about $3500-4000. I want it to be able to handle anything I throw at it, demanding games, multitasking, etc. This was the list I put…
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How do I fix the bottlenecking in my pc?
I had a performance check done recently and they said my biggest problem is bottlenecking. I have an Intel I7-13700K cpu, a Asus Tuf Gam RTX 3070ti gpu and a Gigabyte Z690 Gaming ATX D4 motherboard. I think the performance check guys said that the motherboard was the problem. Is that true and if so which motherboard should…
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Best pc for around 500
I want a pc with an amd cpu and any good graphics card. My only other requirement is that it must be known parts and have an Asus motherboard
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Is this build Ok for gaming in 4k and as a school/ work computer?
Building my sons computer and my first build would this be sufficient to run games in 4k and work. Was trying to stay in the $1500 range but could use some advice
