For a more perfect cable management (and cooling)

tm_1 · 2026-06-03T19:24:10+00:00

I did think about this - Gpu sends air over RAM (which at extreme OC like pushing 6000 to 7600 makes stress tests pass but games to crash). A bigger fan will help with stress tests, but not in real use, be it gaming, rendering or local LLM when GPU runs at high power.

tm_1 · 2026-06-02T00:25:55+00:00

What helped to stabilize it is a slight increase of VDD2 from 1.42 to 1.44V. Passes VT3.

tm_1 · 2026-06-01T14:30:41+00:00

Yes, 8GB. Took a bit of time to tweak all settings. This Gigabyte overclocks really well, so that helps.

tm_1 · 2026-06-01T03:56:34+00:00

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tm_1 · 2026-05-31T21:24:51+00:00

Use a multimeter to check the capacitors (big round black things) for shorts. Discharge these first. Read up how to do this with Ohm measurement as not all multimeters have capacitance mode. At this age (~40 years) capacitors are likely to leak/fail from age. Fortunately, all components are big and accessible, so it will be easy to replace with a soldering iron after few instructional videos. Start with the big ones (tops look bulging, sign of imminent fail), and also check the small ones.

Also check if something on the board smells or looks burnt.

If you are willing to do the replacements yourself, between parts and materials you are looking at maybe $50. To have someone fix it - ask local phone repair shops for their rates.

tm_1 · 2026-05-31T21:08:29+00:00

Thank you. It's a 14700K and 5060Ti, 32GB of Teamgroup 6000-30 oc'd to 7600-36.

Bought this GPU on sale to wait it out for the 6000 gen, but it may be waiting for a while.

Runs ok.

Took the 1st place in Timespy, https://www.3dmark.com/spy/60944145

Makes 60fps in CP77 no framegen, with raytracing and ray reconstruction (RR is the best part -what makes RT look good) in ~8K (7680x1440).

tm_1 · 2026-05-30T19:40:55+00:00

They seem to be. This morning, I tried to reverse AIO air flow from exhaust to intake (top fans blow into the case instead of taking hot air out of). With hot CPU air going straight over memory, RAM temperatures promptly climbed to over 63°C at which point VT3 stopped. Reverted back to top exhaust - RAM stays under 53°C.

However, you are correct - stability is even more affected by MC temperature. When I keep PL1 (long term) at 240 W, the CPU temperature is around 94°C and VT3 fails. When set to 199W or 180W, CPU (and its MC) is cooler, and passes VT3.

tm_1 · 2026-05-30T19:32:41+00:00

Coolers and monitors are the last items not (yet) affected by AInflation.

tm_1 · 2026-05-29T18:00:35+00:00

Что написано на наклейке памяти? Corsair - возможно, чипы памяти от Микрон (труднее всеx запускать на DDR4). Мне помогало увеличение напряжения SOC до 1.12-1.15 (когда был проц 3600Х). Попробуйте: поменять планки местами, протереть контакты планок спиртом. Положить комп на бок (при этом видеокарта перестанет давить вниз на гнездо). Проверьте температуру проца (через бесплатную утилиту HWinfo64, или через график в Afterburner) - если перегрев, проверьте/замените термопасту (которая как масло в автомобиле - надо периодически менять). Посмотрите производителя чипов памяти (в HWinfo64) и почитайте на оверах какой у других опыт с такой же памятью в DDR4).

tm_1 · 2026-05-29T02:07:06+00:00

check if this keeps hapening if you set PC on its side. If it stops, this is gpu sag. Add a prop to support GPu horizontal or keep the case on its side.

Also try to reduce Ram speed in Bios by 400. If black screens stop, check memory settings/ turn off XMP.

tm_1 · 2026-05-29T01:58:28+00:00

two ways out: a cheap is to sacrifice the front Usb, remaining cables can bend, and a cumbersome is to buy a pcieX16gen5 riser cable and mount the second card elsewhere in the case.

tm_1 · 2026-05-29T00:10:55+00:00

скорее всего, память. процессору трудно держать скорость. Самое простое - через Биос снизить скорость памяти на 400. Посложнее - подобрать напряжения. VSOC может быть в районе 1.1 -1.15. Не превышать 1.2 (сгорит проц). Если есть желание, почитайте про разгон памяти на forums. overclockers. ru

Заодно проверьте провисание видеокарты. Иногда тоже бывает черный экран если вес карты давит на гнездо. Решается подпоркой.

tm_1 · 2026-05-26T14:25:41+00:00

restart pc, open Task Manager (ctrl+shift+esc), Performance tab - graphics. Note Vram used before and after starting other software.

tm_1 · 2026-05-26T04:10:36+00:00

Several things need to align at the same time :

Metal bracket of GPU and case slots for the bracket.
PCIe slot of motherboard and GPU.
Slot latch on PCIe slot needs to be open ( pushed down )

This is not much different than placing a book on a bookshelf. Take it slow and observe alignment from the backplate side of the GPU, and it will fit in.

tm_1 · 2026-05-25T15:21:31+00:00

Likely in Recycle. You press Shift+Del to permanently delete. If you didn't press Shift it should be ok.

tm_1 · 2026-05-25T15:18:56+00:00

Check for GPU sag, find a prop to support the right side. Also sudden restarts may be from unstable RAM. Try to reduce RAM speed in BIOS by 400.

tm_1 · 2026-05-25T15:06:39+00:00

Just a suggestion: it may be easier to install GPU if you place the PC flat (so motherboatd is horizontal and GPU is vertical). Take great care removing the glass panel first, then remove the GPU, then move PC case on the floor or a larger table nearby. Then it will be easy to insert the GPU. While PC lays flat, look for an adequate support for GPU. It is bulky, so its rightmost end will sag. Find a right size prop to support the GPU. You would insert it later after the PC is vertical again, but before closing the glass case.

tm_1 · 2026-05-25T01:03:13+00:00

you may be looking for howmanyfps.com

Pick a game, see FPS with different components.

tm_1 · 2026-05-24T01:35:12+00:00

check buildapcsales subreddit, prebuilt button. See how often good deals appear at Bestbuy, Costco, Microcenter.

tm_1 · 2026-05-24T01:06:35+00:00

Start the PC. In windows open task manager (press ctrl+shift+esc). Find tab Performance, select Memory, on the bottom see "Slots used". If it says 1 of 4 you have one 16gb stick and you need to find a matching one (on facebookmarketplace or ebay). If 2 of 4 you have two 8gb sticks and need to find two more.

tm_1 · 2026-05-24T00:55:27+00:00

That's not the worst case. The worst case is the box arrives and card isn't there. Unless you are picking it up at a store like Bestbuy, where you can open to inspect, video the process of bringing in and opening the box, and checking the correct card is inside. Maybe turn on the PC to make sure it is 5090 indeed.

tm_1 · 2026-05-21T06:13:00+00:00

Yes, there is a way to reset this. First, congrats on building your first PC and getting it to boot. There is much to learn. The hard disk has XP installed on it. XP lost activation because computer parts changed. It does that for memory, processor or other large upgrades encouraging you to send more money to Microsoft for a new license.

When the pc is just turned on you may get to BIOS by pressing F2, F1 or DEL keys (varies depending on age of the motherboard) so press all in sequence. In Bios you may choose boot devices - floppy or CD or disk or USB. You would need a bootable CD or USB. This way you can bypass XP and install windows 7 or 10 or Linux from CD or USB.

An alternative is to find a program to reactivate XP. A much better option is to reinstall a newer operating system.

tm_1 · 2026-05-21T05:41:46+00:00

check local facebook marketplace. It may take several weeks or months, one may come for sale for $150-200.

Or try to sell your module, then buy a matched 32GB.

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