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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 $2,400 budget and I mainly will run games like World of…
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First build, need help choosing parts / tweaking the build I have made so far.
Looking to play Competitive Fortnite on this machine. Prioritizing CPU for this reason, and looking to save some money on GPU if possible. Trying to push 360fps on all low settings. Just looking for suggestions on how to make this build more efficient or better in general. Or if there are any areas to save money / boost…
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first build looking for advice
trying to keep it under 1.5k 16 year old son. Games like COD, Forza, harry potter, etc with promos etc I'm about 1.3k pre tax https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=5dc22b5f-72b1-4587-bf05-d957385a4142
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First time building personal PC, need advice
So this is the first time I'm building a pc for myself. I've built one before for my brother, but it was following off a youtube video with a parts list. This time I went all on my own and found some parts that I looked alright (I think?) I'd like some feedback on what could be adjusted for a better experience. I primarily…
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Budget PC, Entry Level Build
This is the build I put together for my budget pc. I am very new to this and am looking to spend between 500-700$ for a budget gaming pc. I am not looking to be a Warzone pro, just some light gaming and application use for school work. Like I said, I am new to this so please be nice and if you have any advice please share!…
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Home Media+ Set-up
I'm looking for a home situation where I can have a media, home automation, office, security, and admin server. Plan is to run all though docker containers and ProxmoxVM's with Ubuntu probably. I do want to start with 8TB raid 1 storage, and have expansion slots available for more HDs over time. Speed and snappy…
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Gigabyte Project Stealth DIY SKU:550079
Looking for CPU suggestion(fastest intel) that can be Air Cooled- Mother board does not have Wifi card- What can be suggested? Power Supply Unit / model Suggestion- DDR5 -Suggestion- Suggestion for SSD 2TB-
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PowerColor RX 7900 XTX Red Devil GPU incompatible?
Trying to make a new build (been about 5 years) and my GPU is only showing when I disable compatibility filters, but I can't figure out why. Any ideas? Builder URL in profile (can't post it)
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Budget Gaming PC?
Hello! This is my first time building a gaming PC and I have very little knowledge on how to build one. I did a little research and this is what I came up with: Configure Your PC: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=5e6f86bd-8eef-437d-ba41-22c07a8b477d CPU: (1) AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Matisse…
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Upgrading an Alienware Aurora R6
I'm a newbie when it comes to this but I would like to upgrade my HDD to SSD and my RAM. Any recommendations on what I should buy that is compatible for my desktop?
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How to connect my desktops in another room to my 2 display port monitors and all my other I/O.
I'm looking into putting my 2 desktops into my server rack and then run as few cables as possible to my 2 desks, one about 15ft away and another about 50ft away. My first initial plan is to use a thunderbolt 4 hub for each computer and run a thunderbolt 4 cable to both desks. I'm wanting to make sure I can run 2 monitors…
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Need review - My Ryzen 9 7950X3D build
Need a review of the below build to optimize it further if needed. I primarily game at 4K with a Samsung Neo Odyssey G7 with HDR at 165hz and a second 4K Asus monitor for viewing (YouTube, Web browsing, Video editing). I also do a lot of video editing hence the extra cores. Some ideas of general games I play - World of…
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Affordable PC for Streaming?
Hi! I am trying to build my first PC and would like some feedback on the parts that I've picked out. I want to stream eventually but money is sort of an issue at the moment :( Is this a decent setup for that? CPU: Intel - Core i5-12400 Alder Lake 2.5GHz Six-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Intel Stock Cooler Included…
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Modded Minecraft Server
Not sure what parts to use for a modded Minecraft server build. Trying to aim for budget $500-$700. Maybe running two mod packs with 10 players each. I do know Minecraft servers are single core. Won't need Windows for the OS.
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Cam I get a opinion of parts
I am new And I wanted a expert opinion on what I've picked out. I want to use it for competitive games like valorant.do you think any of this would be overkill or reccoment something alittle bit more cheaper? CPU-Intel i7-12700k 12 core CPU Cooler- msi mag coreliquad 240r v2 78.73 cfm liquid cooler Motherboard-ASUS ROG…
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I am Luke, please be my Yoda...
I'm a newbie looking to build a PC for first-person shooter gaming. My budget is under 2k. Not included is a monitor below. Have everything else. Any guidance is much appreciated! CPU: (1) Intel Core i5-13400 Raptor Lake 2.5GHz Ten-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Included ($219.99 EACH) Motherboard: (1) ASUS…
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Could somebody please help me choose a mid-tower ATX case?
I'm putting together a new system here (for software development and occasional gaming), but I'm not sure which case to choose... I need a reasonably priced case (~$100) that has 2 USB 3.X type A front ports AND a front bay for a blu-ray optical rewriter drive. I chose the "NR600 MasterBox Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower…
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Minimal to No RGB - Gunmetal Aeshetic
I have a Founders Edition 4080 I am basing my new build off of. I have always wanted an FE and finally made the plunge. Now I am looking for suggestions on components that fit the cards aesthetic. I will be buying all new everything so I need suggestions on all. I do want to keep it minimally RGB, maybe my AIO will have…
