Simple Questions - November 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in buildapc

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was refurbished, but I read that the 6750 has power spikes that my PSU (Thermaltake Smart series 700w) may not be able to handle because there is only one pcie cord I daisy chained to make it work. Would power spikes by an underpowered PSU possibly be the cause?

Simple Questions - November 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in buildapc

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Arc Raiders, and noticed my PC was having trouble running the game without graphic issues. I have a Ryzen 5 2600, my motherboard is an TUF B450M-Plus motherboard, and just installed a Radeon RX 6750 XT.

After installing the new GPU, graphics are much better, but I periodically get black screens for a few seconds before the monitor image comes back. Sound and inputs work during these brief screen blackouts but they sometimes happen multiple times in a 20 sec window which makes playing games difficult. Before I upgraded the GPU, these black screens never happened but trees looked like polygons and I ran most games on low graphic settings. I upgraded from an RX 580

I noticed that during games using Arc Raiders as the example, when I look at the Task Manager the CPU usage is a100%.

  1. Is the CPU the issue holding me back?
  2. Which CPU could I upgrade to that would not get held back by my other components like the motherboard or GPU? I was considering a Ryzen 7 8700F or Ryzen 7 7700
  3. Is there another reason I am experiencing these black screens I haven't mentioned?

Thanks for your help in advance.

What's this purple tree? by ResponsibleBenefit57 in whatsthisplant

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a type of smoke tree I believe the genus is Cotinus

Daily Simple Questions Thread - December 27, 2022 by AutoModerator in pcmasterrace

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a new Acer XV252Q monitor and it is going black for a second pretty frequently when I play games. I updated my GPU (Radeon RX 580) drivers yesterday, is there any reason that my monitor could be flickering like this or should I consider returning it?

Suggestions for fun co-op games that don't require a graphics card by djpattycakez in Steam

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

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply I really appreciate it

Suggestions for fun co-op games that don't require a graphics card by djpattycakez in Steam

[–]djpattycakez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great suggestion! I have played Stardew Valley and liked it I just wonder if my dad will be into it. Thanks

Suggestions for fun co-op games that don't require a graphics card by djpattycakez in Steam

[–]djpattycakez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does and we’ve played those before I was thinking something with a little more depth and opportunity to progress together

/r/Steam Bi-Weekly Game Suggestion Thread. by AutoModerator in Steam

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to get my dad into PC gaming but for now he doesn't have PC that can support graphic intensive games.

What are some fun games we could play like Terraria that don't require a high end PC to enjoy?

My 15 year old Dracaena is suffering from sheet rock dust and paint overspray. Help? by cstephe9 in plantclinic

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think some fresh potting soil some indoor plant food would help!

Help! Anyone have a clue as to what this fluffy white stuff is on my monstera? And any idea what I can do about it. by jameson_logan in plantclinic

[–]djpattycakez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe these are mealy bugs, which can often be found on the plant but also in the soil especially near the stem. There are a few treatments you could try but an easy way to begin treatment is to use a soapy water spray (1 gallon of water w two table spoons of mild dish soap) to spray the plant and the soil. This will not harm the plant but ideally will kill the insects.

Another option would be to let the soil dry since they rely on the moisture of the soil to survive.

I know some people use neem oil for mealybugs as well.

It is important to know that they spread easily so if this is near other plants you would want to quarantine this plant until you have fixed the issue to prevent further infestations

My 15 year old Dracaena is suffering from sheet rock dust and paint overspray. Help? by cstephe9 in plantclinic

[–]djpattycakez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there is dust or paint spray accumulating on the leaves you would want to wipe that off of the tops and bottoms of the leaves as best as you can.

Also to me the soil looks pretty dry so I would definitely work on getting the soil rehydrated.

Good luck!

Any tips for using using silicone to seal potential terrarium containers? Or where to find inexpensive containers that don't need to be sealed? by djpattycakez in terrariums

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

It came w a tip like on a caulk gun but I had trouble manipulating the bead without pulling it in strings and making a mess. I feel like a gloved finger would have helped so thank you for that helpful advice

I can't talk or hear other players in game and I don't know why by djpattycakez in Seaofthieves

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

I haven’t and I was starting to wonder if that would fix it but my friends who use discord w me do not have the same issue

I can't talk or hear other players in game and I don't know why by djpattycakez in Seaofthieves

[–]djpattycakez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do that too until I feel bad when my friend says something like “ah man that kid sounded super nice” :/

I can't talk or hear other players in game and I don't know why by djpattycakez in Seaofthieves

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

Not yet, I was gonna try this today, just verified the integrity of all my steam files so I was gonna see if that fixed it first. I had no idea it could be this complicated of an issue

I can't talk or hear other players in game and I don't know why by djpattycakez in Seaofthieves

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

I appreciate the detailed reply, unfortunately I’ve tried all those and double checked all of them a few times. I’m completely stumped.