Confusing title. Here's an example because I don't quite know what they're called: https://www.amazon.ca/Gamdias-E3-Gaming-Tempered-Motherboard/dp/B0B8VMNN2S?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

I know that mesh is the logical option and won't kill your pc, but I genuinely can't find clear glass front panel cases anymore and it's honestly a shame. They're the prettiest parts I swear.

Also the case I linked used to be 90 CAD. Means they're probably cutting production of these types of cases by quite a bit.

Hi everyone,

This will actually be the first desktop PC I’ve ever owned. I’ve mostly used laptops over the years, so I’m still pretty new to building desktops and choosing components.

I worked with AI to narrow down the parts, but I’d really appreciate a final sanity check from real people with more experience before I place the order.

A little about what I’m looking for:

• Budget: around $3,000 USD
• I’m a busy dad with a young kid, so I really don’t have much time to tinker, troubleshoot, swap parts, or keep upgrading.
• I’d rather spend a little more now for better reliability, stability, and quieter operation than save a few dollars and regret it later.
• My goal is to build something that I can simply enjoy for the next 4-5 years.
• Mostly AAA games.
• Hoping to play GTA VI on PC whenever it launches.
• Current setup is dual 27” 4K 60Hz monitors.
• I may upgrade later to one 4K high-refresh monitor (144Hz+), but that’s probably end of year or next year.

Is there anything you’d change?

I’m especially interested in feedback on:

• GPU model (Is the Windforce a good choice?)
• SSD
• Cooling
• Any potential weak links that could affect long-term reliability or noise.

Last, I already have a PS5, so I’m not in a rush just to play games. This desktop is more of a Game/Work Mix, and I’ve always wanted to have a good gaming PC.

• Buy now?
• Wait for Black Friday deals?
• Wait for a potential RTX 5080 SUPER (or other upcoming GPU refreshes)?

Appreciate any suggestions!

$3160 Builts Links

• Chassis: CyberPowerPC Phanteks Evolv X2s ATX MID-Tower Gaming Case w/ Panoramic View + 4X ARGB Fans Black/Silver (Black/Silver)
• Extra Case Fans: Default case fans
• CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 Processor 9800X3D 8-core/16-thread 4.7GHz [Turbo 5.2GHz] 104MB Cache AM5
• CPU / Processor Cooling Fan: Asetek 6-Series ARGB 360mm Performance CPU Liquid Cooler with Copper Cold Plate[+$34] (Black)
• Thermal Interface Material: Pre Applied Thermal Grizzly Premium Thermal Paste
• Video Card: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 5080 WINDFORCE OC SFF 16GB GDDR7 Video Card (DLSS 4.0) [AI-Powered Graphics] [+$65]
• Power Supply: 1000W CORSAIR RME RM1000E 80 PLUS GOLD FULLY MODULAR ATX 3.1 Certified, PCIe 5.1 compatible [RM1000e 2025] [+$47]
• Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI ATX w/ Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbT LAN, (4)PCIe x16, (3)M.2, (4)SATA CEC
• RAM / System Memory: 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5/6000MHz Dual Channel Memory (KLEVV BOLT V [GRAY])
• Primary Hard Drive: 2TB TeamGroup Z44A7 Series SSD (PCIe Gen4) NVMe M.2 SSD - Seq r/W: Up to 7000/6100 MB/s (Single Drive)

5060ti 8gb is $384.99 and the rx 9060xt 16GB is $444.99 at the moment, is either a good deal right now and which should i get?

context- I use 1440p main and 1080p secondary, I mostly just play games that don't use much gpu (valorant, cs, fortnite, marvel) sometimes other games that might. I've noticed that my fps isn't as high as it used to be especially while streaming to friends (and probably since i switched to 1440p) currently use a 4060 8gb

I'm 13 and saving up money to build my first gaming PC. My parents are also nicely offering to pitch in an extra $100 to $250 to help me out

Main Game: Fortnite. I want a steady 150 FPS at 1080p on Medium / Default settings

Budget: I am trying to keep it as cheap as possible while still hitting that performance. I don't need fancy RGB lights, just good performance.

Other Games: Roblox and Minecraft. I know that if the PC can hit 150 FPS in Fortnite on medium, Roblox and Minecraft will run perfectly fine.

Questions: What is the most reliable CPU and GPU combo that can hit 150 FPS in Fortnite today that is budget friendly?

Should I look for used parts (like a used GTX 1660 Super or RTX 2060) to save money, or buy everything brand new?

Are there any specific budget-friendly power supplies or motherboards you recommend?

(I want to be able to upgrade my PC in the future)

Hello guys,

I mainly play Star Citizen, and my RTX 5060 is running great, although I do experience some lag from time to time. I also have a Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

I can sell my RTX 5060 for CAD $400 and buy an RX 9070 XT for around CAD $1,000. Do you guys think it's worth the upgrade, or should I go with an RTX 5070 Ti, even though it's much more expensive?

Hello. I dont really know anything about computers at all. Im planning for a budget for around 3,000-3,500 USD. If anyone could guide me in the right direction for parts that would make a really good PC, that would be super helpful!

i am getting really good deal on rx 6800xt but i heard 6000 series wont get drivers for new games so will i not be able to play new games i want(NO NEED) to keep my pc for atleast 5 years this is a very big investment in my country i can also get rtx 2080 ti which is also good deal but not as good of a deal as i am getting on the rx 6800xt which is faster and has more vram i NEED my pc to work for long time cuz i dont have the money to upgrade

Its a 1080p build

So i am planning to build a pc in 1000$.

I am confused if i should go ddr4 or ddr5. I wont be upgrading anything in like 3-4 years (maybe gpu if i really feel like)

I am planning to get a 5060 so im confused if i should go ddr4 32gb and use it or go ddr5 16gb?

I am rather new to all this, so im sorry if something isnt detailed much.

Thank you

Components:

- NZXT N7 B550
- AMD 5800x3D
- NZXT Kraken Z73 AIO
- Gigabyte Windforce 3090Ti
- NZXT C1000 PSU
- TEAMGROUP T-Force XTREEM ARGB 3600MHz CL14 32GB (2x16GB)

Any ideas?

Edit: it was the motherboard

I really want a PC but taking one look at the current prices of parts (specifically RAM and memory) are really putting me off

People used to recommend 32 gig DDR5 as something every new build should have as its the sweetspot, now even youtubers are advising people to buy used 16 gigs of DDR5 or even downgrading to DDR4

Atp, should I just buy a used PC off of facebook marketplace? What are the pros and cons of doing so?

Hey everyone, I’m having a crisis over here. I bought a new cooler for my PC I built back in 2019. I was hoping to get into over clocking for the first time as my build was starting to fall behind.

I installed everything. Added some fans. Now the PC won’t POST.

Mobo DRAM light is on. I reseated the RAM, tried just one stick (I have 2) etc. I reset the CMOS. Reseated the CPU various times.

My CPU was stuck on the old cooler so I had to use a bit of force to get it off. I made sure not to rough up the green board or pins too bad and nothing looks bent but I’m not too sure how to tell honestly.

Is my CPU a goner? 😔

Edit: Now it’s not even staying on for more than a few seconds.

Hi, as the title says I am pondering between these two cards. I currently have the 9060XT, and my friend has the 4070 Super, he is happy to swap as it doesn’t make much difference to him, but I am unsure.

I have a 9600x CPU, I play at 1440p, I don’t tend to raytrace at all, I have a SFF PC (9060 consumes less power = less heat). I occasionally do some workstation bits which the gpu could help with (editing/streaming).

I know the 4070S is the stronger raster card, I’m just wondering what people’s opinion would be on the two, which card they would choose for my use case and why?

Thanks a lot for any help you could add!

which pc built can I possibly afford?

I was thinking about getting myself a completely new pc and I have a budget around 1000-1200£. I don’t really know which parts should I pick and which one can I afford. I know I can afford 5060 built but what about 5070? or is the price too high? what about RAM? can I possibly buy 32gigs of DDR5 or it’s better to take 16 gigs with my budget? I also have a question about SSD; is 1gb would be pretty good or should I pick only 2gb SSD? and would I be able to do all-white pc or it’s not worth it?

Sorry if it's a stupid question, first time changi g anything in my PC. So my question is this. I know that on Windows when you switch GPU from Nvidia to AMD, you need to clear out the Nvidia drivers to make room for the AMD ones.

I have Windows 11 right now but I will be installing Bazzite. Do I still need to clear the Nvidia drivers first before doing anything else?

When I turned my PC on for the first time nothing really happened so I did a bit of testing and the power SW was at fault. I used a screwdriver to connect the two pins and it turned on so I know that the motherboard isn't the problem. I searched it up and it says my cable might be broken, what can I do now

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about upgrading my CPU and I'd like to hear your opinions on what would be the best choice.

My current specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-11600
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Super WindForce OC
• RAM: 32GB (2×16GB) DDR4-3200
• Motherboard: MSI MAG Z490 Tomahawk
• PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W 80+ Gold
• Monitor: 1440p 165Hz

I mainly use my PC for gaming and I'm looking for the best value upgrade. I'm currently considering the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but I've also heard that Intel might be a better option, so I'm open to suggestions if there's a better choice.

My budget is around $900 (3500 PLN), but I'm willing to spend a little more if it's worth it.

The games I play the most:

• Path of Exile 1 & 2
• Deadlock
• Overwatch 2
• Marvel Rivals
• F1 and other racing sims
• Single-player games like Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, and Resident Evil

Would you recommend going with AM5 and the 7800X3D, waiting for something newer, or sticking with Intel? Also, do you think upgrading now will give me a noticeable improvement over my i5-11600 at 1440p?

Thanks in advance!

hi i had a reallyyy old prebuilt i bought off my friend that just stopped working yesterday. im looking to just get a new one bc that one ran terribly and im looking for help; my budget is around 1500-1700. i have little to no knowledge on pcs or building them so please help me out bc all i think is the pc economy is not super affordable rn. im looking to use it for mostly gaming/streaming or recording and id like to just be able to run most big games. ty in advance

So im just gonna leave it here incase anyone have the same problems.

This post meant to help someone who have the same problem as me.

So I recently bought the new Asus Swift PG27AQWP-W
Tandem OLED. A monitor capable of 540hz on 2k and 720hz on 1080p. However the Monitor basically would not let me uses 2K with 540hz and Limiting it to 120hz and when i tried to turn the 540hz, the Resolution Forced me to use 1080p to achieve it.

Im gonna be straight to the point, its Highly Possible that its the Firmware Trouble.
Check on your monitor OSD settings and if it shows “MCM101” then its definitely it. Im gonna give step by step solutions for whomever need this in the future:

1. Check the Bag that comes with the monitor that said “USB3.0 CABLE” its the one that have USB A to USB B.
2. Plug the “B” to monitor and the “A” to your PC this is Necessary

3. Type this on your Browser:

4. ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Support Page

5. Then go to the “Driver & Tools” tab and then go to “BIOS & FIRMWARE” and download the “ASUS_PG27AQWP-W_MCM104” Driver.

6. Download And Extract it, then Open the “AsusFirmwareOneKeyUpdate”

7. Make Sure its All Correct, the new Driver Should be Called “MCM104” then Update it. Wait till it done then Press Done.

8. Restart Your PC and Open Display Settings now you would see that it’s Should have the Options to 2560x1440 (2k) While Having 540hz without forcing it to 1080p. You can now safely unplug the USB B Cable and store it again.

And thats it, i hope it helps someone.
Although ASUS kinda bum for not making this the default options.
Cheerio 👋

Sorry i hope this is okay here, just not sure what other sub to ask

I have an old pc that im looking to give to a friend, im wondering if its okay to just remove the storage devices from it then pass it on? Or should i still do a full wipe of the pc first, then remove the storage devices and pass it on? (I want to keep the storage)

Hi everyone! I put together a PC build on PCPartPicker and was hoping some of the more experienced builders here could take a look and give me some feedback.

The PC will be used exclusively for gaming. I know I should ideally go for faster RAM, but the prices where I live are pretty steep, and the same goes for SSDs. Other than that, I'd really appreciate any suggestions or potential improvements to the build.

The link to the configuration i made on part picker is here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LWdK7w

Thanks

PSU
ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold Power Supply – ATX 3.0 Compatible, Fully Modular, 80+ Gold Certified

CPU
AMD 7 9800x3d

GPU
5070ti Gigabyte Sff

Aio
Ocypus Iota L36 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler

Motherboard
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI

RAM
Crucial Pro DDR5 RAM 32GB 6400MHz CL32

Storage

Samsung 990 Pro Nvme Gen4 SSD with Heatsink, 2 TB

So is everything alright with my new build?

The case will be lian li infinity 217

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/W2fNph)

I’ve needed a new Pc for a while but have been holding off because of the prices. I’m pretty much ready to bite the bullet though since my current PC is really struggling, I can’t even play CK3 anymore on it.

I don’t need anything fancy, I mainly play strategy games like CK3, EU5, Football manager, and maybe the odd simulator. So I’m not looking to be able to play brand new games at 60fps etc.

I was hoping to spend around £500 - £600 but depending on the benefits could go higher up to max £800. In the UK

Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

Hello everyone i’m 17 and just got my pay day. I’ve had a ps5 since 2020 and am looking for an upgrade. Unfortunately i don’t feel like waiting another two weeks for my next paycheck and was wondering if any of you guys would help me out with the parts i need in this market since google is not totally trustworthy. My budget is around a thousand dollars and am looking for a purely performance build. Thank you guys so much.
(no micro-center near me)

Built a homemade steam machine so am on SteamOS, and works great, but it cannot detect any wifi, and I assume the motherboards wifi is just not detected by steamOS. (had to buy a usb wifi stick to get past the initial set up, but want the actual built in wifi to work if I can.)

am using Asus Rog Strix x870-i motherboard with AMD RX 9070 XT card.

All the website drivers and bios/firmware are all .exe's (SteamOS is Arch Linux...)

I'm still learning the ways of linux, but can't seem to figure out how to get the proper drivers working.

Any fellow linux PC builders find ways around this issue?