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gaming build
current build: win 10 home 64 i5 8400 coffee lake socket 1151 lga 2.8 ghz h370 aorus gaming 3 wifi-cf 16gb ram ddr4 nvidia geforce gtx 1050 ti need to get close to : CPU: Intel i5-7300 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalent RAM: 8 GB VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or equivalent DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 4 GB…
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Why Not Have NVMe SATA Drives for Both System And Data?
Greetings! I hope this question won't betray too much of my lack of knowledge. 😏 With good quality 2 TB NVMe M.2 SSDs now available for $80, is there any reason NOT to use an NVMe M.2 SSD for both my system drive and my data drive? I ask because, both in pre-built PowerSpecs and in PC Builder, the second drive offered is…
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Build Feedback
Looking for general thoughts on this build - https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=9cf53284-c853-491c-99a1-202e63e2e6e4 Also, is the NH-D15 going to be enough cooling in the Torrent for the 7905x3d and the 4090?
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Opinions on these prebuilts?
Hi, I was looking to buy a prebuilt and have consistently heard the PowerSpecs Micro Center builds are generally pretty good, so I was considering one of these for my new gaming pc. My requirements for this pc mainly are: -Being able to run the latest games on max settings at 1440p with high fps -Examples of games I am…
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A fun project with Dell Optiplex 990 SFF
Hello guys, I have a fun and somewhat stupid project to do just for fun to see whats doable in the world of pc building. I have a Dell Optiplex 990 SFF. I have a GT 730 2 GB Low Profile Card which doesn’t work in this system. :D I am planning on to swap the motherboard, CPU, and the PSU. I know this may sound crazy but I…
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Best build for $1500?
I've never built one before. So, I don't have much experience. Putting it together seems like the easy part, I just don't know anything about parts. As stated, budget is around $1500. I'll be using it for gaming, and I need it to be able to run Unreal 5 with ease for development projects. I already have 2 monitors, a…
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Advice re system for photo editing, primarily in Adobe Lightroom
Is there any reason I need a water cooler for this system (listed below in text)? Would you suggest any modifications? Text: CPU: (1) Intel Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake 3.0GHz Twenty Four-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included ($566.98 EACH) Motherboard: (1) ASUS Z790-Plus TUF Gaming WiFi D5 Intel LGA 1700 ATX…
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high end PC Build Check for a budget of 5k - First Time builder
Please take a look at the list below and let me know if this is a good build for a high end PC under a budget of 5k. I already have a great keyboard and mouse, so those are not included. I also don't know if I need any additional cables or anything else for this build, so please let me know if there is something I am…
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advice on first time pc build
Hi all, I am currently trying to build a PC for the first time and tbh I have no idea what i'm doing. I've watched some youtube videos for some inspo and this is what I've come up with so far. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, thank you!…
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I am a first time PC buyer and have no knowledge. I am looking to buy the PowerSpec G443 gaming pc.
Will this PC have enough power to run most games at 1440p? I’m looking to start playing Tarkov and heavier games like that
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My custom build
HI Folks: I'm starting to toy with the idea of a new build, this is an early draft, but i'd like some input: Budget - keep it reasonable and justifiable Software I run: Blender, Unity, Chrome, Spotify, Discord, Databases, Office (MS and Google) Gimp, Lightroom, Photoshop I dont have any specific compatibility issues, I…
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Not sure if this case would work with these parts.
As the title says, and I'm also not sure if an extra case fan would be needed. CPU: (1) Intel Core i5-12600K Alder Lake 3.7GHz Ten-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included ($203.98 EACH) Motherboard: (1) ASUS Z690-G ROG Strix Gaming WiFi DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 microATX Motherboard ($299.99 EACH) RAM: (1) Crucial…
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Would my Corsair 850x be sufficient enough for a 4080 I plan to add to my new rig?
CPU-5800x mobo- msi tomohawk max b550 Wi-Fi ssd- 980 pro w/ heat sink ram- g skill neo 32 gb 3600 cooler- AK500
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First Time Need Help Picking Parts
Budget = $2800-$2900 The games or applications you wish to run = triple A games such as cyberpunk, and Destiny 2. I also wish to use it for some potential editing or streaming This is what I have so far, can anyone help me to make my build as optimized as possible for the budget that I have
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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…
