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Need help with PC
I have a PC picked out, my friends are telling me I NEED a water cooler. I need advice on it. (also would help if you guys know anything i should replace) (budget 1200)
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Question about parts list and is budget going to the right places
It has been a long time since I updated my gaming rig and want to jump to 4k gaming capabilities. I don't mind spending top dollar for CPU and GPU but want to save money elsewhere when possible. The biggest question marks I have is 1) is the motherboard sufficient or is there a better option without busting the bank, 2) is…
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Help me choose parts for my first ever build
Hello everyone I'm looking forward to my first ever PC build in February 2022 or later. My budget is around 700 - 800 just for the PC only and If i include monitor and keyboards etc so i can go till $1000. I'm building this system for games and some adobe functions mostly Premier Pro video software Games include GTA V as I…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=c03130fe-3c7e-4292-b394-fd56435bdcdf
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=265acb19-2a1a-40d4-9e60-b3c5d1bba2fe
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=1218a6af-1862-4861-8d29-3b12c4774add
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Graphics Card for Dell Optiplex 990 sff to Run Blender 3D Software
Hello guys, I have a desktop PC (Dell Optiplex 990 sff) and it has the following specs: 240 GB SSD Drive Ram: 16 GB Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz X 4 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000 (SNB GT1) OS: Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS - 64-bit PSU: 240 Watts Now, when I look up Hardware requirements for Blender 3D Software at…
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Help Choosing Parts
This discussion was created from comments split from: How to Choose Parts for Your Custom Computer Build.
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I'm thinking of upgrading my Laptop over the holidays, and I've got a couple of questions.
I've got a HP Pavilion Laptop thats only 2 years old, and I'm looking to upgrade the necessary parts to run a few games. Below, I've listed what my current specifications are. RAM - 8GB Graphics - Intel(R) UHD Graphics Adapter RAM - 1 GB CPU - i5 10210 @ 1.6 Ghz, 2112 Mhz, 4 Cores, 8 Logical Processors First question: Can…
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First pc build for gaming need help with parts. Open to suggestions
My budget for this build is around 500-900 and my main use for the PC is mostly just gaming. I don't really know anything about building a PC so I appreciate it if I could get some advice on what parts to use for this build.
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Intel 12th gen build on a budget
hi there, i'm looking for a 12th gen pc that doesn't break the bank, my budget is 2k, if you can squeeze in a monitor that has g sync and 144 hz (impossible but..) that would be insane great tbh I'm looking at it to run Minecraft at high settings with ray tracing (?) thanks
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Part compatibility
I’m new to pc building and I was wondering if a be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler fit a MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard without hitting the heat sinks and also not hitting the gpu
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First build. Open to suggestions.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=be215357-1344-4916-8721-dcd288ddd828
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Just make a build that will primarily be used for gaming. My budget is 1k-2k with some wiggle room.
I will most likely be using this for primarily gaming. I also would like to plan on using it for about 4-5 years. I do not know that much about building a PC so tips/advice will be greatly appreciated. Some questions I have for the build is if everything will work well together, is 4-5 years a reasonable lifespan for these…
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Building a Machine for Blender 3D Software
Hello guys, I am on a budget. I want to spend up to 750 dollars but still, be able to build a good machine that can run Blender smoothly. But I have no idea where to start by choosing parts. I am not sure what CPU, GPU, etc... to go for which doesn't break the bank but still allows me to do 3D modeling. Any ideas would be…
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Help Parts compatibility
I’m trying to build myself a pc will be my first and I want to know if I’m choosing the right parts in terms of compatibility, the parts will be: MBO: Asus B550-A RoG Strix Amd cpu: Rysen 9 5900x gpu: evga Rtx 3070 ti Ram: Corsair vengeance 4x8GB (I don’t know how many pin I will need on this rams for the MBO that I’m…
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P/C Rebuild /Upgrade
Greetings everyone, I am getting ready to upgrade / rebuild my current pc. I just used the custom pc build application on the Microcenter website and wanted some feedback from the pros on the combination of parts I selected to create "Frankenputer" I have fundamental knowledge. I will provide my current system specs and my…
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PowerSpec built compared to Xbox Series X?
Any powerspec branded prebuilt pc hold any equal footing with the Series X at all? Looking at either buying a new pc or a series X. Main interest is to enjoy my off time from work playing upcoming games like Halo Infinite at best possible detail.
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PC Upgrade
I'm really considering upgrading my gaming desktop. The one I purchased from Digital Storm several years ago has been great and very reliable, but I feel it's time to boost its performance... specifically for gaming. Can someone give me a good idea on what parts I need to get to get a better gaming experience out of my pc?…
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Need Help Choosing Parts
First time builder and poster. I would like to know if this list is complete enough to work. Also, I'm going for a small portable build, i only intend on running FL studio for music production. I want it to be fast, reasonably affordable and easily transportable as i am a truck driver and i intend on having it with me in…
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Compatible upgrade help Please
I have the following: Motherboard - ASUSB150M-C; ICU - Intel i76700 @ 3.4 GHz; Kingston Ram 16Gb x 2; Samsung SSD 850 EVO 1TB. I need to speed up and wish to be compatible with Windows 11. I am thinkinbg Ryzen 5900. Any suggestions on a mother board (Maybe ~$300 with WiFi and Bluetooth)? Will my RAM be compatible? Thank…
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Help Choosing Parts
This discussion was created from comments split from: How to Choose Parts for Your Custom Computer Build.
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what amount of wattage would i need for a ryzen 7 5800x and a 1660 super
I'm getting a new cpu and i want to know how much wattage i will need for it. I also want to know if my gpu will be bottlenecking my cpu?
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Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice. https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-intel.aspx?load=1dce8e77-2afd-4127-aed5-91f4f4a56c29
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Need Help Making Shopping List
I'm preparing to build my first PC. I know next to nothing about computers and I'm overwhelmed at the options. I'm wondering if someone can help me narrow my choices in time for Black jFriday. My maximum budget is $2,000, and I'm building it for music composition and production. This is some advice I got from a discord…
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Should I get a new cpu cooler
I want to get the core i7 10700k and currently I have the Cooler Master Hyper 212, is the hyper 212 going to be able to handle the heat if I overclock the i7 or should I get and aio cooler?
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Part Help
Heres my build. looking to play shooters mostly and have no idea if this build will do the job. <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=48323133-ea79-40a0-a274-95ddcc3312d6">Configure Your PC</a> <table class="mc-Configurator"> <thead> <tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Item</th> <th>Qty</th>…
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Upgrading HPTouchsmart 23
Current system specs: HPTouchsmart 23-d060qd Processor: i7-3770S 3.10GHz RAM: 8 GB Windows 10 64bit I would like to upgrade the following and looking for recommendations: disk drive to solid state drive (would you recommend Samsung 860 PRO 512GB SSD 2-bit or 870 QVO 1 TB SSD 4bit - or something else) upgrade the memory to…
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I need help picking a motherboard
I need help upgrading my motherboard. Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 M. My motherboard I have is a DH67BL Gtx1070 sc idk what else I should include to find the right motherboard to upgrade too . If some one can help it would be very appreciated.
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Parts Selection for CAD Workstation?
Hi everyone! New to PC building and I’m looking at building a value conscious PC. I used to have an idea what was good to use about 5 years ago, but now things have changed and I’m not sure what is good to use anymore. I’m looking to build a computer for my home office which will primarily be used for standard PC stuff and…
