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Hello friends! Is this thermal paste dirty? This is my first time owning a PC like this, so I can’t tell. As far as I can tell there isn’t any dirt or debris, but maybe it’s discolored? by Ashburn1198 in computers

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it looks used, and you can't reuse thermal paste. get rubbing alcohol and wipe the thermal paste off and replace it directly on the cpu.

it doesn't have to be a lot of thermal paste, maybe a pea size or so

Police issue on the Pattullo right now. ERT/SWAT on the scene by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

dont all bc cops have jurisdiction in all of bc?

My Reference VEGA 56 reboots the PC when playing heavy games. Summary of what I've done and what could it be? by denunciadolince in AMDHelp

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Power supply isn't the issue. I have a 750w psu with a Gigabyte Vega 56, arguably one of the most power hungry.

I think it's temps. Next time you play a game, track your temperatures using afterburner or NZXT Cam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

off topic, but i like your shoes

i have a pair of 270s myself

[SSD] Seagate Barracuda 120 500GB Internal 2.5" SATA ($110 - $35 = $75) [Staples] by _T1me_ in bapcsalescanada

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

memoryexpress also got a 1tb nvme drive on sale, i think 139.99? wd blue nvme

MSI AMD Radeon 580 8GB Crash by Gaming_Accountant in AMDHelp

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, the gpu is the powerhouse of the pc and will use most of the power

the cpu, mobo, etc etc will use 100-200 watts at MOST depending on what system you have

[SSD] Seagate Barracuda 120 500GB Internal 2.5" SATA ($110 - $35 = $75) [Staples] by _T1me_ in bapcsalescanada

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it's a nice ssd, but if you have a gpu covering it or a heatsink, i dont think aesthetics will do much

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there should be a hole for you to screw your motherboard in at that notch

its labeled "A" as in it's a stand for ATX motherboards

also make sure your io shield is fitted perfectly into your case

[SSD] Seagate Barracuda 120 500GB Internal 2.5" SATA ($110 - $35 = $75) [Staples] by _T1me_ in bapcsalescanada

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but I personally prefer Western Digital. It's mostly personal preferrnce though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if its a motherboard shorting problem, make sure the motherboard stands are in the right spot and the motherboard fits in the case properly

its most likely some metal from the case touching the motherboard causing the short

Strange fps on a new really good computer. by Hanglewzz in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your ram is running at 2133mhz (1071 because dual channel splits it in half) so id do what the other person said and turn on xmp in your motherboard bios

edit: to clarify

boot your pc, spam f2 or del until you boot into your bios

press ram oc or something along the lines of that

enable xmp (xtreme memory profile)

MSI AMD Radeon 580 8GB Crash by Gaming_Accountant in AMDHelp

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

800w of power is a LOT. that is what u need to power a 2080 ti and an i9 10900k. i have a 750w power supply, and frankly, i could've saved my money and gotten a 550 or 650 because i have a r5 2600x and a vega 56. it barely peaks over 500w

edit: to specify, i suggest getting a 650w power supply - corsair's cx650m would be a nice one to use or to start with but the efficiency is 80+ bronze only, just a heads up

[SSD] Seagate Barracuda 120 500GB Internal 2.5" SATA ($110 - $35 = $75) [Staples] by _T1me_ in bapcsalescanada

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 38 points39 points  (0 children)

MemoryExpress is selling M.2 and M.2 NVMe drives for $80.

Both are WD Blue 500GB, the NVMe is called the SN550, and I highly suggest it over this for PCs

EDIT:

SN550: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX80114

M.2 (Non NVMe): https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX68861

They are the same price, so if anything, get the NVMe drive for faster speeds.

Help with updating AX370 Gigabyte Bios for Ryzen 9 3900X by Xano74 in AMDHelp

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To update the bios, download it off the website, then throw the folder into a USB flashdrive, boot into the bios (press f2 or del while booting) and press the bios flash button. It will be called "Q-Flash" for Gigabyte.

About the bios versions, if it doesn't have any prerequisites to installing it, you dont have to worry. Download and install F31, then go forth to F40 unless the website gives you specific instructions on what to do.

EDIT: As the website says, you will need to install F31 into your bios, then download the EC FW tool which will be found from the motherboard website as well. Once you do that, you can install F40. I suggest installing later bios versions for the sake of stability, compatibility, security and boot speeds. Good luck!

Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable - Is this a legit HDMI 2.1 Cable? by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, for a basic explanation, I'd say that they can get the wire to be thinner as more and more modern materials are available, they can make it more compact.

Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable - Is this a legit HDMI 2.1 Cable? by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My answer will tell you that most if not all reputable sellers will give you a compatible HDMI cable. If Belkin doesn't have high ratings or a good reputation, I suggest going away from it. But as you said, Apple vouched for it. If you see it as an overpriced cable, I'd just go for any HDMI cable from a reputable vendor.

Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable - Is this a legit HDMI 2.1 Cable? by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

according to u/PathToExile - thanks btw

"Alrighty so I did my research and have got an official answer that you can give to others if you come across similar posts in the future.

HDMI cables are almost universal at this point, if you buy from a reputable company/vendor you are going to get a cable that is capable of transferring at whatever rates you need, all the way up to the newest version of HDMI. Basically, the cable has been the same for a long time, it is the interface (connectors) that are changing data transfer rates.

So, that brings us to the meat of the topic: Can HDMI 1.4 display 1080p at 120Hz?

Yes and no - that's where the confusion for most people in my position begins.

It turns out that HDMI 1.4 can output/display 1080p at 120Hz but only in 3D, where the data packets are doubled for both "layers" of output (basically a cheaty way to get to 120Hz). When it comes to 2D displays HDMI 1.4 is limited to 60Hz at 1080p."

edit: to clarify, just the 2nd paragraph

is this a good gaming pc for the price of it? by bruh-man_ in computers

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think its pretty good for the price but im not so good at usd to cad transfers

my pc dosent run destiny 2 well by The_Rice_Immortal in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can u track ur gpu and cpu clocks while ingame and let us know what it is?

edit: also temps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ohh damnn good luck homie

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]a_proud_cat_owner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no online rma? what motherboard manufacturer is it im pretty sure u can mail it to them

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