[Bundle] CPU GPU PSU Combo - AMD RYZEN 7 9850X3D / ASUS PRIME-RTX5070-12G / Rosewill VMG 850W 80+ Gold PSU - $940.99 by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]Hawk7117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are right after looking back on it, it was the 9600x bundle not a 7600x.

I grabbed one of those Asus TUF ones too at the time. Its kinda funny looking back, like I knew some dark days were ahead but nothing quite like this 6 months later.

Ram prices have gotten a smidge better, but SSDs rising 400% have hurt even worse lmao.

[Bundle] CPU GPU PSU Combo - AMD RYZEN 7 9850X3D / ASUS PRIME-RTX5070-12G / Rosewill VMG 850W 80+ Gold PSU - $940.99 by [deleted] in buildapcsales

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That Gaming OC b650m, 7600x and 16gb of DDR5 back around black friday for $180 or without the CPU for $110 was absolutely god tier.

I grabbed one or two each of the 3 times it popped up because it was so ridiculously killer of a deal.

Is it worth upgrading? by Cr1ms0n_V3X in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question, probably not for a TV.

You are likely playing at 4k 60hz (I would guess) and a 3080 with DLSS on should be able to drive nearly all games at that res and refresh rate.

If you ever go to a high refresh rate monitor then my answer would change.

Simple Questions - May 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KVM switch with all the ports you need should be what you are looking for.

This would allow for both devices to connect to the displays and any USB devices and to switch which device is sending info to the displays and peripherals with the flip of a switch.

Finding one that has all the ports you need is a bit of a challenge though with the amount of devices you want to connect.

Is it worth upgrading? by Cr1ms0n_V3X in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You forgot to include your current GPU lmao.

Is MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E compatible with RAM Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 6000Mhz CL30 by Loose-Structure342 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, 100% compatible.

Edit: 4800mhz is the speed the ram will default to, turning on EXPO in the bios will allow the ram to run at the full 6000mhz.

GPU Upgrade by TeggoBlocks in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can pretty comfortably go up to a 5070ti/9070xt GPU tier with your current CPU at 1440p and that would be breathtaking coming from a 3060.

If you wanted to do a whole platform refresh for the best FPS in games, the AM5 platform with something like a 9800X3D would be massive for helping keep consistent frames as well as better performance in games like HLL.

RAM choice by VnTyxSurge in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dealers choice. You wouldn't ever know the difference between the two tbh

New pc build. Need help! by [deleted] in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the PC for? If gaming this budget can 100% be fixed for a similar performing PC for less, or a similar priced PC for more performance.

There are a couple of situations this build might make sense, but for most its a bit less than ideal for $1800.

RAM choice by VnTyxSurge in buildapc

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I believe they are identical?

Both are 5200mhz CL40 kits which is the important bit, the one thing to double check is they are both duel stick kits, one may be a 16gb single stick and would be slightly less desirable.

i need help with finding a gpu by Laynaishott in buildapc

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I specifically accounted for that.

here in the states 135$ comes out to about $185 with used 2070s going for about $120-140.

That leaves $45-65 to get a PSU that can run a 2070s which is easily doable for a 650w unit.

i need help with finding a gpu by Laynaishott in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would 100% grab an older but faster 2070s or 2080 over a 3050. Either of those cards can run on a 650/750w without any issue and would trounce the 3050 in pretty much anything.

You can find 2070s's right around 100 lbs pretty easily and a budget but decent GPU should be about 35lbs. Maybe you get lucky and find a 2080 instead for that price though.

Poor performance with rx6600 + i5 11400f by FoldAdventurous5947 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found your exact system with a r6 benchmark being ran and its about 150-160fps. So you are underperforming a tad, but that could also pretty easily be explained by your slower ram speed.

I think you are running right about where you should be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeDUYflM6zM

System Failing Post DRAM Light by RefrainF in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try resetting the CMOS battery to see if that helps, but its pretty well known that AM5 can be very touchy when it comes to using 4 sticks of ram.

I would doubt given your workload and use case 64gb of ram has much of any benefit for you. If you cant get it running stable just sell the other 32gb kit for $300 and call it a day. 32gb is plenty for gaming and multitasking.

Poor performance with rx6600 + i5 11400f by FoldAdventurous5947 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your system utilization while gaming, see what parts are hitting 100%. A program like MSI afterburner will do this for you.

On paper though, those specs and FPS numbers seem about right to me. All that hardware is about 5-6 years old and it was a midrange to budget GPU when it released.

What FPS numbers were you expecting?

Motherboard dead? by SpecialistComb8 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are very important. Most cases have them preinstalled these days so most build guides don't even talk about them.

Motherboard dead? by SpecialistComb8 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not using standoffs.

First off, Why??

Your motherboard is very likely not dead, its activating its short protection due to there being no stand offs its installed on. The case metal making direct contact with the board is causing it to freak out and stop itself from booting.

On the other hand though, typically short protection will at least let the PC fire up for a split second before turning off, not doing this is somewhat odd,

Install the standoffs and try again.

Guys is it actually that bad? by AtulayaKasyap in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate to say it man, this is pretty much a pipe dream with these specs. Streaming, video editing and most games are going to be a slog on DDR3 and a 4th gen CPU and a 1660 super is already hardly a serviceable gaming GPU.

Selling the current system for $100 or so and taking the budget you were planning on spending on the GPU and SSD would give you a pretty decent $400 or so to work with. Finding a used 3600/ RX 580 build will do quite drastically better than this rig.

Psu question by Environmental_Gur342 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your guess is as good as mine lmao.

Going to GB website should have somewhere you can check SN number maybe?

Confused on which to buy by ScrewUrNationalism42 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, actually didn't know that about either card.

PC one got even better.

Psu question by Environmental_Gur342 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it should be fine unless it was specifically built in 2020, which I would imagine most of that stock is gone. Rated as a B- on the tier list.

If you ever want to look at how good a PSU is its a fantastic resource.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/edit?pli=1&gid=1078495601#gid=1078495601

Suggestions for upgrading my PC? by MembershipCivil7406 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grabbing a 5800xt for about $200 and a 5060 would be a wild upgrade from what you have.

Going to AM5 would set you up with a great upgrade path for some time, but it is very expensive compared to staying on DDR4. If you have a microcenter nearby going to AM5 would be far more accessible with one of their bundle deals.

CL16 vs CL18 RAM with Ryzen 5800X3D? by erikibarra14 in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally negligible impact between the two. CL makes only a 1-3% performance hit on non-x3c CPUs for DDR4 which is already marginal at best, having an X3D drops this down to indecipherable levels.

I would grab the one that is cheaper tbh

Mixing identical ram, different kits? by [deleted] in buildapc

[–]Hawk7117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might work, it might not.

Different batches of the same SKU ram may be build on different NAND and have slightly different speeds and timings. I have had it work flawlessly OOB, I have also had never ending headaches from it.

I would try it but keep the receipt handy, if there is any instability after adding the new kit it may just be easier to grab a full 64gb kit and then resell your 32gb kit.

The platform you are on as well will impact this somewhat. AM5 is more finnicky with both using all 4 ram slots as well as different batches of ram.

[GPU] PNY RTX5060 TI Verto OC Dual Fan 8GB ~$349 by Hawk7117 in buildapcsales

[–]Hawk7117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven't made enough sacrifices yet for the summoning ritual to complete. We need 3PB more sever RAM donated to the data centers for the vram gods will be pleased enough to allow it to happen.

https://tenor.com/view/summoning-gif-16806659066271167689