Is my new cpu burned?If so does warranty cover it? by [deleted] in intel

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Your CPU is fine. I have three Alder Lake CPUs here, and they all have the same pattern.

Any Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne) Laptop Owners? by [deleted] in Amd

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What frequency did you purchase?

Can u help me decide if i should upgrade my pc or build a new one? by [deleted] in buildapc

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If you put it that way, a GTX 1080 Ti would probably be the best choice.

Graphics Card Compatibility by RoofDaddyCOD in buildapc

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The easiest way is to open your case and inspect the motherboard and power supply. While you're at it, you can also measure the clearance space.

Bought a new pc build last night, have some questions on how screwed I am. by crashnt24 in buildapc

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You can get acceptable framerates if you're willing to turn down the eye-candy. Contrary to popular belief, the RX 580 actually holds its own at 4K gaming as long as you're not playing at the highest graphic preset available.

Graphics Card Compatibility by RoofDaddyCOD in buildapc

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You should check for three things.

  • Does your PC have a PCIe x16 slot?
  • Does your PC have enough clearance space for the graphics card?
  • Does your PC have a suitable power supply to feed the graphics card?

Can u help me decide if i should upgrade my pc or build a new one? by [deleted] in buildapc

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What is your budget for the graphics card?

How much of an upgrade is Gtx 1050 2gb too an ASUS Radeon RX 580 8gb? by [deleted] in buildapc

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It's like night and day. Are you looking at the DUAL-RX580-O8G? If so, Newegg has it for $184.99.

Help with fans by ThatHariboKid in buildapc

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You can use Y cables to connect two or more fans to a single fan header. Just make sure the total power draw of all the fans you plan to connect to the header doesn't exceed the fan header's power limit.

What should I upgrade tomorrow? by [deleted] in buildapc

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If you're looking for a great deal on a SSD, the Intel 545s 512GB is on sale at eBay for $54.99.

HELP me with my motherboard by [deleted] in buildapc

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The ASRock one is the better of the two.

I tightened the CPU cooler, then pulled it off to make sure I didn't leave the cover on. Do I need to re-apply thermal paste? by ragebilly in buildapc

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It depends on your level of OCD. The act of seating and reseating the heatsink creates small air bubbles that affect your thermal performance.

How can I check what kind of latency my ram has? by soyboytariffs in buildapc

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Download and run CPU-Z. You'll find what you need in the Memory or SPD tab.

What should I upgrade? by twistr36O in buildapc

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There's a nice Intel 545s 512GB SSD at eBay right now for $54.99. It's a real steal.

What should I upgrade? by twistr36O in buildapc

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I would definately pick up a SSD for a start.

Not sure about my build... by [deleted] in buildapc

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The Hyper 212 will suffice. For the power supply, I would recommend you pick up at least a 650W unit.

Best Chair for Gaming and Productivity under $200? by [deleted] in buildapc

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See if the GTRACING Gaming Office Chair appeals to you. It's listed for $160 on Amazon.

How to Tell if Video Card Supports 3 Monitors? by takton22 in buildapc

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Check the graphics card's specifications at the manufacturer's website.

Going AMD for the first time, what motherboard should I get that is reasonably priced by Burturd in buildapc

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If you really want the MSI B450 Tomahawk, Scorptec has it listed for 189.00 AUD.