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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…
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First PC Build Ever
Hi I've been researching parts for a little over a year now, wishfully hoping about building a custom PC in the near future. I understand that parts pricing can change, but I hope that this list that I've come up with can be "future-proof" and even be relevant even if I build it some time from now. I'm not too inclined to…
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I need help on my first ever pc build
Hi, I recently got into learning about PC building and parts and wanted to build my very own first pc. I'm currently using a GTX laptop so the pc will be a huge upgrade. I wanted to build something that would last for the next 5-10 years and be able to run AAA games butter smooth. My budget is around $1,500, but am okay…
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Trying to upgrading my prebuild Desktop some more
I've been looking for ways to upgrade the current gaming desktop that I have for years now. It's an iBuyPower desktop that I bought from Best Buy. Model Trace930. This is the best specs that I can give you: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: Asus H110-PLUS ATX LGA1151 Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force…
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my RGB fans wont work on my LianLi 205 Mesh
My rgb fans flash when i power it off but thats it it wont turn on i made sure everything is right im not sure if its the case thats dosent work or unless i burned out the connecters.
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Need Advice on new build please
I would like some help on a new build. I have in the past just gone to a big box store and bought a prebuilt system BUT I've always wanted to build my own PC so I have created one from MC, I'm not interested in all the RGB lighting and such but a little here and there won't hurt anything. So I need some help picking out…
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New build thoughts
Just wanted to get advice and thoughts on this build. Not sure if I need to upgrade any of the parts or something. I’m also not usually one to overclock so I’m not sure if a different cpu would be better, or if an i9 would also be something to consider Cpu: i7 13700k CPU cooler: cooler master hyper 212 Motherboard: Asus…
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Help choosing parts ~ Beginner
Hello, I want to try and build my first PC since I’m not too content with prebuilts. I already built a list of the parts I want and my budget is 1500 for the PC. I would love to hear your tips and the changes I should make to the list. The main use of the PC will be for gaming. The list is in the pdf since I can’t post a…
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Components are out of stock and cannot add to cart
I'm looking to have my Microcenter custom build my new PC (I haven't build a new PC in over a decade) and because parts are constantly in and out of stock I cannot even add my build to cart. I've been waiting for days for my chosen 4090 to be back in stock so I can finally click that ADD TO CART button, and even if was…
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Need help building a gaming computer budget $1100
I need help building a gaming pc the budget is $1000-1100 USD, prefered 1Tb of storage.
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Upgrading My Current Build
Hey Everyone, Current build below. My budget for upgrading is <$1,000. I'd like a better capacity to stream, multi-task, and prevent FPS dips while playing Valorant, PUBG, Halo, and Tarkov. Right now I have my FPS capped at 144. Looks like my CPU is bottlenecking things and periodic dips occur when lots of action happens…
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Desktop Build for general use, photo editing and converting old VHS to DVD
Hello! I need to replace my old desktop. I am a new/beginner builder....never done this before. I would like to build a desktop that will last me for years to come. Please help with a build for general everyday use, windows word, spreadsheets, etc, video streaming, photo editing, and wanting to take all my dance recital…
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First PC
Hello Everyone, I am trying to choose what parts I want in my dream PC. I am currently going to use it for DJing/Audio Production, Gaming, and School. I have a link here to help you see what I have been thinking. I would like to stay around the same budget of 1600$. Games I play are FIFA 23, Apex, Overwatch etc...…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. I’m working on a build that I want to keep around $1,200. I play games like wow, league of legends and will be playing Diablo 4. I want to make sure the parts I have picked will do just that. I also will be running a dual monitor set up and was wondering if…
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Any advice for a gaming pc (beginner)
Looking to build a pc only for gaming. Mainly to play shooting games like r6, cod, gta, gta5 rp etc good graphics! budget is $1,000-$1,500
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7800 X3D 4090 Build Thoughts
Looking to have a custom PC built around a 7800 X3D and 4090. Curious to get people's thoughts, mainly around the motherboard (wifi needed at a minimum) / CPU Cooler and any other recommendations / changes / additions here. Looking at paying under $3500 ideally. CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 7800X3D Raphael AM5 4.2GHz 8-Core Boxed…
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Choices are Overwhelming. Please Help
I want to build a PC for 4K video editing. I started to build one online but the choices are overwhelming. I would have the store build for me. What can you suggest a kit when using the following major parts Intel i7 (16 core) Nvideo Gforce 4700xt 32GB RAM 1TB SSD (boot) 2TB Hard drive I would not know how to choose the…
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Looking to build the fastest 4k/120 gaming rig I can
I Currently run an i9-10900k and RTX3090 hooked up to a LGC1 OLED (yeah I know real gamers use a monitor, but I like gaming from my couch with a controller) and would like to build a faster rig. Picked what I thought might fit the build off various reviews, but it has been a while since I have kept on top of what the best…
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Choosing 4070Ti or 4080 for Diablo 4 at 4K?
Hi all, Just saw this deal of getting Diablo 4 for free if buying 40 series. I am thinking of either 4070 TI (currently around $800) or 4080 (currently cheapest at $1190) The other components are pretty standard: I7-13700K, Asus Z790-P PRIME, [G.Skil] PC5-4800 16Gx2 (to qualify for the combo deal), Samsung 980 Pro 2T [M.2…
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Any advice on a first PC build?
Hey! I'm looking to build my first PC, but I have little to no knowledge and don't know what parts I should go for. I currently play Minecraft and Don't Starve Together but would like to expand to games like Valorant and r6 as well with this PC. I'll primarily just be gaming, so no streaming, video editing, etc. I have a…
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I’m building my first pc and am totally lost.
I just got a Musetex TW8 tower w/ARGB fans for my birthday and started looking into what I need to finish the build. I have watched videos and read blogs and am just super overwhelmed by all the choices. I played mostly rpgs with mods like Skyrim but occasionally play some fps like deep rock galactic, payday and left 4…
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Making high end pc with no budget concerned about bottlenecks or incompatible parts
Looking to have this PC for about 5 years without needing many upgrades Mainly concerned about the SSD being compatible since it would only show up once I searched it Are there any bottlenecks, cooling issues , or incompatible parts I'm still unsure even with the compatibility filter on and checking myself Went for 4080…
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Advice for Upgrading PC for Blender and Unity
I am interested in learning blender and unity3D. I am interested in making my own 3D videogames and some short to medium length 3D animated films. I just want to do it as a hobby, not interested in doing it professionally. I am okay with sacrificing making these films with simpler non-photo realistic 3d models and…
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help
Im trying to get a new PC but like im a rookie with no experience and only have a alienware aurora r12. idk if i should igve it to my friends cuz my parents and grandparents bought it for me. I also need a PC that's not expensive, but decent at running games and streamlab (cuz im a streamer ;)). I want something decent and…
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Upgrading my PC
I plan on upgrading my PC currently I have an Asus 3060ti OC edition GPU, i7-8700k, some ASRock motherboard that I can't remember the name of, and 2 sticks of 8gb DDR4 G.Skill Ripjaws V ram. I plan on keeping my current 750w 80+ Gold PSU, 3060ti, and Case, but I want to upgrade my other components to the newest stuff and…
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Opinion please on a high end Unreal Engine/Editing build
I'm new to building PC's, Mac guy here but I want to learn. I'm aiming for a machine to work in Unreal Engine and for editing. Reliability, speed and a reasonably quiet machine is more important than price, I can go up to $5500. I put this together. I'm especially curious about what RAM and SSD drives I should get.…
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Need your opinion on this please
Hello everyone. I am building a video editing and possibly machine learning pc with Ryzen 9 7950X3D Raphael AM5 4.2GHz 16-Core Boxed Processor. I want to keep the cost under 1600 dollars. But my main focus is on the CPU, and the Ram. As far as GPU, I think I can get away with a 3060 rtx which is about $320. Does anyone has…
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Motherboard ($200-400) for i5-13600K PC?
Planning to build a new i5-13600K PC, but I can’t decide which motherboard to choose. I’ve heard there have been problems with certain DDR5 motherboards. 1) Which brands / models of Z690/Z790 motherboards are most reliable? 2) DDR4 or DDR5 for best reliability and performance? Thanks in advance!
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!?!?!? Advice On Parts Picked For First-Time Custom Water Cooled System Build *Warning:Post is Long*
😀Hello Community, My name is Rick and I've been saving for a custom water cooled gaming system for a while. I'm finally ready to make some decisions and want to build the system myself. The goal of my build is to have constant 4k gaming for titles that will allow for it at high FPS. I don't currently have the monitor to…
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Does this build look good?
Am I forgetting anything? Do you have any recommendations that would be a better fit? And will this all run smoothly together? Do I need more fans? Less fans? I'm just a gamer, who doesn't really build PC's and is lost on what to do and get. I'm looking at around $2,400 budget and I mainly will run games like World of…
