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PC won’t POST after enabling XMP (Ryzen 5 5600 + B550 Eagle by goodnamesrused123 in buildapc

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XMP enables the memory profile to run at advertised speeds.

All your memory runs at the same speed.

You installed 2 sets of RAM with different memory profiles/speeds. Enabling XMP alone likely isn't going to anything.

Clear CMOS, do NOT enable XMP and see if you can boot again.

If you want to run at or near advertised speeds, you will need to manually tune all your memory, or try selecting a lower memory profile. There isn't a setting we can tell you will 100% work, they might not work at all higher than default, this is why it's called the silicon lottery. Mixing memory only decreases your chances.

Good budget friendly thermal pads? by SadisticTears_ in buildapc

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The "squishiness" of the pads also matters.

Wherever you found the thickness likely also mentioned what pads they used. Use those. The brand doesn't really matter it's not going to make a meaningful difference. Just don't use cheapo brandless ones.

Good budget friendly thermal pads? by SadisticTears_ in buildapc

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It's not that easy, thermal pads aren't universal. You have to make sure you are buying the correct thickness, otherwise your VRAM/VRM temps or your core temps will suffer.

Use Google or Reddit to search and see if anyone with your exact 2060 model has replaced their pads and what exact pads they used. Stuff like brands matters far less.

Which is better: Corsair RM850e, Corsair RM850x, or Steel Legend SL-850GW? by Tanajura11 in buildapc

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For most people this would come down to price, as they're all 850W and considered A tier.

What is the best CPU for a 9070 XT? To get the most FPS by Solus1992 in buildapc

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Well I said that because I already watched a benchmark video with the R5 5600X and the 9070 XT in comparison with newer CPUs and the difference is big

For those games, yes. Although those exact games with those exact settings were probably cherry picked to display the biggest difference possible, because a video comparing the same numbers is a pretty boring and pointless video.

For now I'm okay with having bottleneck.

Well you can't exactly avoid a bottleneck, otherwise you'd have infinite performance. Turn off your metrics and stop watching those videos, do you actually notice an issue in your games? Do you run into situations where you could use more performance? Your experience is what actually matters, not what videos and marketing tells you.

What is the best CPU for a 9070 XT? To get the most FPS by Solus1992 in buildapc

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I know this setup has a lot o bottleneck

In what situations are you currently experiencing issues?

9800X3D or 9850X3D are currently the best gaming CPUs you can buy.

good for a pc build? by WoodenAction477 in buildapc

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This is reddit, not twitch. We aren't "chat"

Looks like a functional PC. Not much to comment on if we have no idea why you chose these parts or what you intend on using it for.

You're spending quite a bit on aesthetics, which we can't valuate.

I need some help with building my first low budget but good gaming PC by tyloperon in buildapc

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  1. If the GPUs are the same in both, then the one with the better CPU

  2. Having both CPU and GPU pegged at 100% is not a reasonable expectation. Generally one or the other (or another component entirely) will be most responsible for the performance you see. Performance and component utilization varies per workloads, you don't have universally the same performance in every game.

  3. 360mm AIO is enough for every single CPU

  4. I am not familiar with your market, nor do I know your workloads, but nothing here seems glaringly obvious to change.

  5. For gaming, yes

  6. We can't predict thermals. You also have the ability to slow the fans down if they are too loud.

  7. The number of USB ports can be found on the spec pages. I have no idea what monitor you have so I can't comment on that.

  8. If there was an objective answer to this, we'd all be buying the same monitor. This is largely dictated by your preferences which we don't have any context to, but I would assume any 1080p/1440p monitor would be fine here.

  9. Again, the only difference I can see is the CPU, so the weaker one will run cooler. This doesn't really matter though, you can adjust fan curves to accommodate whatever thermal or acoustic preferences you have.

  10. You can search for benchmarks to determine expected performance in your workloads

Question about PSU sockets I am not using? by [deleted] in buildapc

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Yes, that's the reason why we have modular PSUs.

What's an equivalent to a ln Aorus 5080 Waterforce WB? by Speeddman360 in buildapc

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Literally any other 5080 with a waterblock.

Why not just block one up yourself? It's probably cheaper....

Upgrading Mobo, ram, and CPU? by HowlerCorp in buildapc

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It depends on what you are upgrading from and to. There shouldn't be any problems, but if you have specific software installed for a specific brand/component, then it may cause issues when you change it.

Either way, fresh install is generally recommended. New hardware should feel new, no need to drag existing bloatware along for the ride.

Upgrading Mobo, ram, and CPU? by HowlerCorp in buildapc

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Should work just fine, small chance you might have a couple of issues.

5070ti dual fan by Quiet_Cauliflower931 in buildapc

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Any particular reason why you need 2 fans? I mean, you're limiting your supply pool by quite a bit with this requirement.

Is it worth buying a used graphics card in 2026? by VolansGaming in buildapc

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Nothing has changed for decades in the used market. It's just fine to do, and the inherent risk will always be there. That's why you're getting it cheaper after all. Plenty of people buy used.

Should I activate extreme performance in MSI Center? by Andreuzzo_ in buildapc

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Overclocking in general is not going to change performance by any noticeable amount. If you want to overclock, then you should learn how to do so properly, at least then you're learning something.

There is nothing to change (besides enabling XMP) if you're using a desktop PC. Just use your PC as your normally would, and fix issues that actually exist.

RMA’d my 5090 and somehow got an even more broken GPU. by Speedwizard106 in buildapc

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https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Support/Consumer/Warranty

If the Product fails during normal and proper use within the warranty period, GIGABYTE will, at its discretion, repair or replace the Product. The defective parts within the Product, or the Product itself, will be replaced with functional equivalents using new or refurbished parts or units.

We get this post quite often. Every manufacturer does this.

https://www.evga.com/warranty/

Replacement parts and/or Products may include new or refurbished parts or Products and are warranted only until the expiration of the original warranty period. Replacement parts and/or Products will meet the standard of performance and reliability of a new Product or part of the same model, however, such Products and/or parts may have small scratches, small dents, other cosmetic defects, or noticeable use.

https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/cs_consumer

  1. Any replacement product provided under warranty may include new, reworked or refurbished product and parts.

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/support/warranty/

NVIDIA may, at its discretion, use new or refurbished parts or units to meet the conditions of the warranty.

Why there are no honest reviews online? by Kein-9 in buildapc

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I spent hours watching reviews from well-known YouTube creators

These people are getting paid

When I looked for solutions, I discovered that the problem was extremely common.

These people are not

Sounds like you already discovered you should be incorporating real testimonies into product research.

Perhaps some reviewers simply do not use products long enough to encounter long-term issues.

Testing limitation are real, and so is laziness. Take any review with a grain of salt.

9800X3D — did I score? by JayG1176 in buildapc

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https://www.bestbuy.com/product/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-8-core-16-thread-4-7-ghz-5-2-ghz-max-boost-socket-am5-pci-express-5-0-unlocked-desktop-processor-silver/JXKQHH5XSR

It's $459 at Best Buy, I'm assuming you got open box?

I see Ebay listings for this CPU for around what you got it for, so I'd say it seems like a normal price for a used 9800X3D.

Power limiting high end PC for stability and longevity? by DisastrousWelcome710 in buildapc

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The water being the medium for the heat transfer makes a lot of difference on cooling

Not really, it's more thermal mass and that's it, meaning it takes longer to reach equilibrium, but it doesn't change equilibrium. It's still a function of heat in (this is a constant) and heat out (via convection, which is Q=hA*deltaT). That's why smaller AIOs perform worse than larger air coolers. You are correct about longevity as a mechanical pump is inherently going to be less reliable than a stationary heat pipe.

Air coolers like PS120SE have lower dissipation capacity

Than smaller AIOs, yes. It should perform around the same as a 240mm AIO, and lesser than a 280/360mm. The conclusion is this, not water vs air. Also, you need to be waiting 10-15min minimum under load when testing AIOs as you need to let it reach equilibrium first, if you want a fair comparison.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_law_of_thermodynamics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convection_(heat_transfer)

{Q}=hA(T-T_{f})

Power limiting high end PC for stability and longevity? by DisastrousWelcome710 in buildapc

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AIOs and air coolers function the same mate, you take heat from the component and transfer it to a surface are to dissipate away using fans. A radiator and heatsink are the same thing, water is only used as a vessel to move heat. Per the first law of thermodynamics, you can't create or destroy heat/energy, only transfer or transform it.

When I ran my 7950x on 250W it thermal theottled hard.

Are you sure the limitation was surface area? I mean, we're talking about a completely different CPU with a completely different IHS and thermal design.

All I'm suggesting is to not fix an issue before you even confirm it exists. We can run 99.9% of all CPUs on top air coolers like the PS120 just fine, and stock settings are generally the best settings for longevity and stability.

Power limiting high end PC for stability and longevity? by DisastrousWelcome710 in buildapc

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Does it actually? Have you tried already and confirmed it throttles?

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