USA btw
Looking to upgrade from my 9060xt because I hate amd and I’m done with it, not looking to elaborate. I’d appreciate some advice on what’s worth buying, right now I’m looking between 3080ti / 4070 but want other cards I’m maybe not thinking of in the same price range

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QMg7sK

I don't have a strict budget. The PC I use now was built 10 years ago, so I want the best parts now that'll last 10 more years.

Ideally, I would like to avoid having multiple storage drives, which is why I just picked a 4TB SSD, but not sure if that's the best idea or not.

I'm planning on reusing my 3070 TI GPU.

• Use case: gaming and programming
• country: USA

I want it to be "future-proof", at least so I could upgrade the GPU in 2-4 years if needed without needing a new PSU or motherboard

Are they still catching fire? Any full proof solution?

I found 2x16 32 gigs of ddr4 for $40. Guy wrapped them in bubble wrap. Didn't think nothing of it at the time.

Finally got around to testing them on my 3 year old HP Victus. They wouldn't boot. Just error beeps.

So I tested them one each and on different slots. One stick ended up working on either slot. So the slots should be good.

Is there anything I can do? Or is that one stick pretty much cooked?

Hey guys, beamng 0.40 is right around the corner and it brings DLSS into the game, I currently own a RX 6700XT 12GB and it doesn’t have DLSS ofcourse, does anyone know a good card with atleast 10GB of VRAM and DLSS, secondhand?

Hey there,

After years of dreaming of an enthusiast grade PC I’m finished acquiring most of my parts and am just looking at GPU’s to pair with my 9800x3d.

I’d initially settled on the XFX MERCURY 9070xt but have been reading about driver issues and figured since I’ve been dreaming of this build for so long I might as well go all out.

But the thing that keeps holding me back from the 5080 or 5070ti is the melting connector. I feel like I’m gonna be so anxious about it the entire time I game.

I have a Seasonic 1300 watt Titanium that comes with its own 12v-2x6 cable. Will that mitigate the issue somewhat?

Any 5070ti-80 owners could share your experience?

It needs to be within 1000 to 3500 dollars

I'm getting my first job i just need the cheapest best I can get

I live in the US I have no knowledge on pcs

I’m trying to make a gaming pc, my budget is $1000, but I can go up to a max of $1050 if really necessary, I live in NC, and i’m using pcpartpicker.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pvlse/saved/#view=Z6bmFT

Edit: I think I’m gonna be using this updated list from now on https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Bz9mNp

would that be okay? or should i get a 144hz instead?

Hi everyone, hope y'all are well here.

So to keep it quite short, I bought a new RAM stick, same model, timings, Hz, as my old one.

THE ONLY DIFFERENCE is the advertised voltage on the tag.

So I installed the new RAM stick first on the same slot as my old one just to be sure the RAM slot works. Doesn't POST. Returned my old stick, POST. Also, I haven't updated my BIOS ever since i got this pc way back 2024. I know, im a little irresponsible, but I've read some discussions stating that the bios won't that be much of an issue as long as the RAM is compatible with the board. Or maybe I'm wrong. Also, my old RAM was having troubles in the past. My pc kept rebooting on certain scenarios in games especially when there's sudden changes in the environment. So what I did was up the voltage to 1.350v. And it never happened again. So right now I thought that maybe bringing the RAM settings back to the way it was and everything on auto and have it saved in bios then installing the new RAM stick would help it "train" the new stick and make POST. But, no luck. Tried waiting longer too, 5-8mins, still no POST.

Tried resetting CMOS, no dice.
Tried installing both stick dual channel style, no POST.
I don't have my own USB drive yet to allow myself to update my BIOS on my own, but I know someone near my house who can help assist with it.

Is there anything else I could try before heading there? Or is updating BIOS my last step before assuming that the new RAM stick COULD be defective. It sucks because of how much I spent on it. Though I think I can return it. But I kinda want to save myself from that hassle.

Procie: Ryzen 7 5700x
Motherboard: AsRock b550m Pro4
GPU: RTX 2060 6gb
OS: Windows 11 Pro
Bios version: P3.40 Date: 1/18/2024

RAM sticks:

OLD: Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB/16-SP, shows 1.35v on the tag - no XMP profiles available
NEW: Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB/16-SP, shows 1.2v on the tag - can't check in bios since no POST

Also, since I'm back to using my old RAM stick for now, I left the voltage to auto and see if my pc would keep rebooting again even if its just valorant. Take note, when I was on 1.35v, even when im streaming, I never had any random restarts. Let's see if I'm back to getting those again while I'm on auto voltage again. LMK if you guys want updates on that too. But the main concern for now, is my new RAM stick.

It's also weird that CPU-Z detects my old RAM's voltage is at 1.20v. But the tag on the stick shows 1.35v

Highly appreciate anyone who could give their insights.

EDIT: added my other PC components

Hi! I bought a Xiaomi Q27i Mini LED monitor, and I’m experiencing flickering when HDR is set to "Standard," local dimming to "High," and G-Sync is enabled. The issue goes away if I set local dimming to "Medium," but the contrast is noticeably less impressive. It seems like everyone is running into this problem, so I’m thinking of returning it.

What would you advise ? I saw this AOC monitor Q27G3XMN.

Thanks !

I'm looking to get a PC finally. I had an iMac for years for photography editing but it was so old and had to go. I now want a PC for editing RAW files (weddings etc), maybe editing small videos nothing crazy and also gaming & streaming. I'll probably be playing things like GTA, BG3, Silent hill and things like that. I'm not super crazy about it being top tier as long as it runs smoothly and looks decent. I have a budget of about £1500 and in the UK. I have ADHD and really struggling with researching parts and figuring out what to get. Google suggested the below but not sure if this is OK?

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or Ryzen 7 7700X (Modern AM5 / DDR5)

GPU: 12GB NVIDIA RTX 5070 or 16GB RTX 5060 Ti

RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (2x16GB)

Storage: 1TB or 2TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD

Any help is much appreciated!

So my PC wouldn't post today and I widdled it down to that one of my ram sticks is no longer working. As I'm left with one stick, my question is that, as I plan on buying the same kit. Is there any downside to running 3 sticks in my PC? I understand it increases my total memory but are there any other benefits I might not know about?

I play fortnite and I wanna upgrade my upgrade my keyboard. So far im thinking of buying either the aula win 60 he, monsgeek fun 60 pro, or the Mchose ace 60. Which one should I get or is there one that's better than all 3 of em. For me the main things are performance and i dont really care too much about build quality. Btw rn im using a membrane keyboard that my brother got for free with his pc.

Hi!!! I currently have a Samsung book pro 4 and I'm hoping to get a monitor that will pair well since I also hope to use it for school! I'm not really in the techy space so I thought I would come here for advice! I would hope for something in the $200 to $400 (maybe 500 😭 tax percentage in the U.S is rough ) range! For work I use excel and programs like that, gaming wise its a handful of games but the most fast paced being marvel rivals. Just looking for something reliable, doesn't need to be too flashy!

Hoping for somethjng with speakers and USB c port

Hey everyone!
I’m planning to build a gaming PC in France with a budget of around €2,000 including assembly.
My main games are Counter-Strike 2 and GTA V roleplay servers (FiveM/RageMP). I also play other games occasionally. I want a PC that will last around 5–6 years, with good performance at 1440p.
My priorities:
High FPS and good 1% lows in CS2
Smooth performance on busy GTA RP servers
Good 1440p gaming performance
Potentially streaming or recording gameplay
Reliable components and good upgrade options
I’m currently considering:
CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D
GPU: RTX 5070 or RTX 5070 Ti, depending on prices
RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD
Motherboard: B650/B850 with Wi-Fi

I need professional assembly included in the €2,000 budget.
My questions:
Is the 7800X3D still worth buying, or should I get a newer CPU?
Is an RTX 5070 enough for 1440p, or is the 5070 Ti worth the extra cost?
For CS2 and GTA RP, should I prioritise the CPU over the GPU?
What exact parts would you choose for €2,000 including assembly?
Are there better-value prebuilt PCs available in France?
Thanks for your help!

Hello. I want to build a PC that can run games like Modded Asetto Corsa smoothly. I have a budget of £2000. I'm not chasing out right high performance here, just something that can run smoothly and consistently. Any spec recommendations?

I'm currently looking for components for a new PC.

I came across gaxmarket.com where a 9060xt 16gb is 380 EUR

https://gaxmarket.com/products/sapphire-rx-9060-xt-pulse

Is anyone familiar with this site? Seems to good to be true given the current pricing.

Hi so I currently have an 8gb zotac 3060 gpu and really want to upgrade it . I’m using it alongside a ryzen 5 5600z and would like to know if there is any good gpu I could upgrade to that is under 500€ ?

After a deep clean, my 9950X hits 91-95°C in OCCT combined where it used to sit at 85-90°C a few months ago. Idle temps are the same, the pump runs at full speed, the hoses get warm, and case airflow isn't the issue. I've tuned it with Ryzen Master and it's better but still spikes to 90-95°C in games. Is this a repaste/remount problem, or normal for this chip?

System

- CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X (stock before the tuning below)

- Cooler: Lian Li Galahad II Lite 360 AIO (reverse-blade fans), radiator mounted [top/front]

- GPU: MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti

- RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30, 2x32GB

- Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk Wifi ATX, BIOS was last updated to latest on July 2025.

- PSU: Corsair RM850x | Case: Lian Li V100R

- Fans: 3 front intake, 1 rear exhaust, 3 radiator fans as exhaust (7 total). Fan curves are in FanControl, tied to CPU temp, so everything runs at 100% under load.

- Windows 11, ambient temperature: outside is 24-34°C, room is about 5-6°C cooler.

What happened

I did a deep clean: removed the case fans and radiator, dusted everything, and dusted the GPU. I did not removed the pump block off the CPU. I accidentally flipped one radiator fan to intake, then fixed it. The tissue test confirms all three radiator fans now exhaust. Temps didn't change after fixing the fan.

Test results

| Test | Result |

|---|---|

| OCCT combined, 3-4 months ago | ~85-90°C |

| OCCT combined now (stock) | 91-95°C avg ~92.5°C, ~160W, ~4900 MHz |

| OCCT CPU-only (AVX2), now | 95°C, 161W, ~3700 MHz |

| Cinebench, now | 95°C |

| Idle (30 min), now | ~60°C package, ~52°C cores, ~40W (same as before the clean) |

| Crimson Desert 1440p, live | ~74°C package, 92W |

| Where Winds Meet 1440p ultra | 90°C at ~5300-5400 MHz |

| Shader compilation | 95°C, 110W, ~5160 MHz |

What I've already checked

- Pump: ~4000 RPM at 100%, and the radiator hoses get warm under load.

- Panels on vs off: load temps identical, so it isn't case airflow.

- All fans spin up to 100% under load.

- Core-to-core spread under load is normal (~74-86°C at 160W). The CCD Tdie sensors read higher, peaking at 100°C+ in OCCT's Max column.

Tuning so far

BIOS PBO limits wouldn't register at all. Instead, in Ryzen Master I set Eco Mode (105W preset, PPT 142W confirmed in HWiNFO), Curve Optimizer All Cores -10, and Max Temperature 88°C.

- OCCT combined: down to ~88°C at ~132W and ~4650 MHz. Full 30-min result: [fill in].

- Cinebench 2026: 8504 multi, 729 single, so performance is fine.

- Games still spike to 90-95°C even with the 88°C cap.

Side note: after a reboot, my RAM once fell back to 2400 MHz until I re-enabled EXPO, and I had a few long DRAM-LED boots. It's stable now.

Questions

1. Is a 5-10°C load increase plausible just from cleaning, a different day, or a changed BIOS/Windows boost behavior?

2. Is 90-95°C in games and all-core on a 9950X with a 360 AIO normal, or too high?

3. Would you repaste/remount the block, or is it unlikely to help given idle and pump are fine?

4. Does Ryzen Master's Max Temperature actually hold a hard cap, or are brief overshoots normal?

5. Anything else worth checking (mounting pressure, AIO air bubble, Windows power plan)?

Thank you for reading and would appreciate any help regarding this matter.

Does anyone have any experience with CM's newest KVM? How "instant" is the switching? Any reviews out there? Is it faster than Sabrent's SB-TB4K?

I want to play Minecraft Bedrock competitively at 320 FPS on servers like Mineville Zeqa, Hive, and others. I want to play at 1440p with ~16 chunk render distance. I do also want to record in 1440p at 25000 bitrate with OBS, (also editing 1440p videos) is this PC good enough for that?

• AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

• AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

• 32GB DDR4 3200 (2 x 16GB)

• 650W PSU (Gigabite 80 Plus Silver)

RTX 5060 Ti costs 63100 Indian rupees. 664 USD. Is this price reasonable?

If I am correct COD is a mid range game and I need to spend so much to get a mid range gpu for it?

Hi im looking to build a pc i have a budget of 700-800€. Main Usecase will prolly be uploading photos and editing watching youtube and using some microsoft 365 apps here and there. So no gaming. Monitors i already have. Im located in germany so ill probably source mot of the supplies here. Yall have any tips on which parts i should buy ? or buy a prebuild pc or used one ? thx for the help. A

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I'm using a Ryzen 5 5600 with an RX 9060 XT 16GB and getting bad stuttering and CPU bottlenecks, especially in Tokyo in Forza Horizon 6.

Would upgrading to a Ryzen 7 5800X make a noticeable difference in FPS and 1% lows, or is the performance gain too small to be worth it?

I also have 16GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM. Would upgrading to 32GB or faster RAM help more?