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Should I buy a new pc, or can I change out my power supply?
Essentially, I want to game without crashing constantly (specifically Fortnite :P). I have integrated graphics, and I want to get a graphics card to hopefully fix this problem. However, I believe that my power supply is only 180w, which SUCKS for gaming (I think). And I know that Intel really sucks with the wiring and…
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Can you guys look over this part list and give me advice on cables and on the build in general?
Parts list: Cpu:ryzen 5 7600x Motherboard:b650 p wifi Ram:g skill flare 16 gb (yup its just the cpu bundle) Gpu:Radeon 6700xt Psu:Corsair 650w Case:Corsair 4000d Cpu cooler:ak400 Storage: 1tb sn750 and 2 tb hd (I have these from my laptop) Thermal Paste: Corsair xtm50 Sound card: asus xonar se Keyboard: steelseries apex 3…
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Are these good parts and all the ones I need?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=396a104e-42fe-43ee-826f-278e5381cd6f
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Looking for a particular Ryzen motherboard.
Hello, Im finally getting myself a new rig! I want a motherboard for Ryzen that has the ability for 2 monitors but most of all that can dual boot win 10/ Linux since I want to learn Linux. I currently have an asus M5A97 on a FX 8300 and Win 7 and try as I must it wont boot linux at all (disabling secure boot, creating…
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A build with futureproofing in mind
I'm looking at two builds: An Intel i9-13900K with a MSI Pro Z790-A WIFI ATX, and a or a Ryzen 9 7900X with a Gigabyte - X670 AORUS ELITE AX My current build is 12+ years-old and has suited me well, but my current Intel i7 950 (on a Asus P6X58D Premium) has bottlenecked my RAM and upgradeability. I know it's rare these…
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Combo? AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000
Old D.O.S. guy needs to upgrade from my last build (i7-6800K @ 3.40). I just attempted to order a custom build tier 2 with the bundled parts however after starting with a AMD Ryzen 9 7900X the custom build application would not allow the choice of ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi unless I deselected compatibility mode.…
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New Build...Good? Bad?
Just wanting to build a pc and wanting to know if this is good or bad? Or needs a change....
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Thoughts about what parts/PC to buy for Escape from tarkov gaming
I want to play Escape from Tarkov on a sorta high-end PC with around 100 fps or more. I don't have much money right now if any, but I'm going to get a job soon, so I wanted to know what parts or PC I should get for a good experience with around 100 fps or more and good graphics also my budget is around 3k ( once I save up…
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Lian Li 205 Mesh - Fan issue
I see others appear to have similar issues, but none with the same setup as mine to the advice given didn't seem to help. I'm sure this is simple and I'm missing something obvious. ASUS PRIME H570M-PLUS/CSM in the LIANLI 205 MESH TG RGB ATX BLACK case. I swear a year ago when I first got this case this worked, but I…
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Thoughts on Build? Looking to upgrade from Powerspec G313 and have microcenter build
Looking for new gaming PC to last for >3-5 years play FPS and next gen games 1440p I'm trying to have them build something better than this PowerSpec 906 (Attached build) I'm planning on using this bundle AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, ASUS B650E-F ROG Strix Gaming WiFi, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit, Computer Build Combo…
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Roll your own computer config
Greetings I use to configure PC's in the 90's. Built a ATX computer years ago. Need to upgrade and using other website to create your own pc giving me a headache.. Objective: Build pc with current chassis and power supply CPU I5/AMD equiv with fast Ghz Motherboard with sound, wifi, ethernet, M.2, embedded video dual port…
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Best PC setup for Graphic Design - Graphics, Illustrator, Photography
There's so much emphasis on gaming and streaming computers, but considering these PCs rely heavily on graphics, are these also good for graphic design and photography? I would think there would be a high turnover of graphics so a gaming pc just needs to be fast on transitioning between graphics rather than increasing the…
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Looking for help with my brother's first build
Hello! My brother is making the switch from laptops to a desktop and asked me for help. However, it's been 6 or 7 years since I last did my build, and I'm feeling a little lost in the woods. Hopeful that someone can come up with a few ideas, or a direction to head in. Uses would be primarily gaming, but also some work.…
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How is this build? how can I reduce the money a bit or is it perfect how it is
Cpu - 5 5600 Motherboard - MSI b550m vc pro wifi Ram - T Force Vulcan z 32gb Case - Lian li lancool 216 Psu - thermaltake Gf 1 650 watts Gpu - powercolor - Amd 6700xt fighter dual fan m.2 SSd - crucial p3 plus 1TB
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Upgrade Questions
Good Evening Folks I was given this machine about 2 years or so ago. Here are the current specs from the speccy app. I am wondering what upgrade path I can take for additional storage and most importantly a videocard. Thanks for the information and without further ado here are the specs: These are the bare information I…
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First PC build and am looking for advice
Hi! I am looking to build my first pc and I saw a YouTube video showcasing one i thought was good, but i dont know too much about parts. So I built a parts list of the most similar parts at micro center. Intel - Core i3-13100 Raptor Lake 3.4GHz Quad-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heat Sink Included ASUS - B660M-A Prime…
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2 monitors 2 computers
I just started to work from home . I have my work laptop connected to dual monitors through display port cables on the HP USB type C dock. I have a Lenovo home computer that I use daily I have no room for a 3rd monitor. I want to connect my home computer to the dual monitors without pulling cables everytime. I know I need…
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Newbie here! Need help choosing a few parts + thoughts on chosen parts?
Hello! I visited a MicroCenter store some weeks back and they helped me outline a good build that would work for me, but going over it, it does look like some parts are sold out, and I need help figuring out what would work best to replace those. I've included images of the build at the bottom. My budget is ~3k. I'd prefer…
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Please rate my build selection choices
Hello community, I am looking to help my son put together his first PC and working on parts selection. Here is the build list (PDF attached). Please rate my build and let me know where I can potentially do better and/or save money. He is primarily playing Minecraft and Roblox, Since he is 8 years old, won't be playing FPS…
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Best build for training Stable Diffusion models with Dreambooth?
I have been training Stable Diffusion models with a Dreambooth notebook on Google Colab for the last few months and would like to build my own PC to do my training at home. What build would you recommend for around $2,500 USD?
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Any suggestions on this build for video editing in Davinci resolve? I use mostly 1080p. Thanks
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What do you think about this setup?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=f7029b97-39cc-465b-9a9d-73e3c109330e
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Need help choosing parts for Gaming PC
Account is too young to add the parts list link, so here are my specs: Ryzen 5 5600X B550M-A Prime AC PS AMD AM4 microATX Crucial 16GB (8*2) DD4-3200 PC4-25600 Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Type C Mid-Tower EVGA-SuperNOVA 850 GT 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX ASUS RTX 3070 Dual-Fan 8GB 970 EVO 1TB Lian Li 240mm water cooling kit…
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First ITX Build
Hello everyone! This is my first post here and was just looking for some advice on what case to build in for my first ITX build! I want to go as small as possible without causing too much headache. I haven’t sourced any parts internally yet, and will do that once I have chosen a case to build in! Any help/advice is…
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Is a PC Build Under 1,000 Possible
Mfee to play games and run VR. I want a new system and my options are to buy a laptop or rig fully assembled,or build my own. I love to build my own, and this is no exception. Doesn't need the latest graphics but prefer extra processing power to run newer games.
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Can you use both an Nvidia GPU and Intel GPU in the same system to split loads?
Specifically with Intel ARC's AV1 encoder, I was wondering if it's possible to slot in an A770 below a RTX 3070 and dedicate the A770 to OBS?
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Issue w SSD enclosure/compatibility
I have a Lenovo X1 Carbon 10th gen using Win 10. I have an external SSD (Samsung SSD 980) that I used with the previous Lenovo laptop (9th gen). With the current computer, the SSD enclosure shows that it has power but the computer does not recognize the connection/drive. I called Lenovo and they told me that it's likely…
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Is this is good build? Thoughts?...Is this where I show off my build for the $500 giftcard giveaway?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=dedda7df-e1b8-4c6f-a515-b321d128eb3e Ive picked the 13100 because its the best 4 core on the market and its under $200 I've picked parts based on price and aesthetics I did not base it on price to performance at all I based it on looks and mid tier…
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Gaming and photo editing PC under $2000, be nice to not have to upgrade for a while.
Hello. I'm trying to put together a machine (though most likely I'll have Microcenter assemble it). Main goals are gaming and some light photo editing. I'd like to keep the machine under $2000. Secondary goals are to not have to upgrade it for 5 years, and keeping it quiet but I think that's impossible these days. If…
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Lenovo AIO 520 Ram upgrade
I have Lenovo AIO 520-22ICB I want to upgrade the ram.. To 8gb per slot any idea which type to get or what type is best.. thanks
