UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICEPost build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/Provide specific use casesState BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helpedBuilding guide: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Build_a_PC&diff=55476&oldid=55400>CASEmATX: Asus Prime AP201, Lian Li A3, O11 Air MiniATX: Phanteks XT PRO (ULTRA), Montech AIR 903 Base/MAX, Lian Li Lancool 217, Antec C8, Antec Flux ProAVOID: NXZT, 'Silent' cases, fanless cases, Corsair 6500>CPUBudget (inc. gaming): 7500F, 9600XGaming: 9800X3D, 9700XWorkstation: 9950X, 9900XPremium: 9950X3D>COOLERAIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Liquid Freezer 3/Pro (unhandy mounting solution)Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE, NH-D15 G2ITX/>42mm RAM: Mugen 6 Dual Fan, AXP120-X67>MOTHERBOARDAvoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported.>RAMDDR5: 2x16GB / 6000CL30Workstation/high end: consider 2x32GB or 2x64GB>SSD (OS drive)Budget: SN5000, SN7100High-end: SN850X, 990 Pro (Windows)Premium: SN8100https://borecraft.com/>GPUPoverty: Used GPU between $100-$200Budget: RX 9060 XT 8GB, Arc B5801080p: RX 9060 XT 16GB1440p & 4K: RX 9070 XTWorkstation: Radeon AI PRO R9700>PSUPSU buying guide:https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/>MONITORhttps://www.rtings.com/monitor>OSActivate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt>CASE FANSMeta: Case with good stock PWM fansMidrange: Arctic P12 Pro (loud @ higher RPM), P14/Max (5-pack)High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm)Prev: >>107039150
kys nicotroonthe rope is waiting for you
>News & RumorsRadeon AI PRO R9700 officially launched. $1299.99 Retail Price.RTX 50 Super: 2026 launch. 24GB VRAM for 5070 Ti & 5080 Super, 18GB for 5070 Super.265k, 285k, and 9800X3d getting new oc'd variants soonDual 3d cache "9950X3D2">Product NoticePNY RTX 50 cards have QC issues (rattling fans, reports of 5070 & 5090 with blown capacitors)Gigabyte RTX 50 & RX 9000 video cards: thermal gel has QC issues, Gigabyte claims only early production batches were affected.https://www.igorslab.de/en/update-on-thermal-putty-on-gigabyte-graphics-cards-after-further-storage-oil-separation-to-an-alarming-extent-and-silence-as-a-strategy/>PSU Reviewshttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplieshttps://www.lttlabs.com/https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplieshttps://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+SuppliesFor tier-list enjoyers:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/>Storage Reviewshttps://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance)https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.htmlhttps://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSDhttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviewshttps://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/>Monitor Hunterhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/
Is this parts list any good? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QMRYGJI haven't built a computer in a long time so I'm alright with spending more money as long as the parts will work fine together. Very unsure about the Motherboard and Case.I'm mainly going to use this for gaming, watching Youtube, shitposting, and occasionally, video editing and rendering.
>>107047422kingston are kinda mid manufacturers of products, but the RAM prices are crazy so whatever, i only trust gskill or corsair ram for AMD personally.I'd get an AIO for a 9950x3d, but if you want something that will last for the extreme-longterm look at a Noctua D15 or a Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 maybe.
>>107047422also i prefer full-size towers, because gpu-inflation in regards to price AND size is a real thing, i couldn't imagine anything more annoying than upgrading/replacing a gpu and it being too big for the case. Love my Antec flux pro, especially once i added extra dust protection screens.
>>107047507Ok what is a good 360 AIO?>>107047523Good full size towers?
>>107047422> 9100 proOnly workloads with hueg-ish files tend to really benefit from a PCIe 5.0 drive - but if you're gonna buy one, WD Black SN8100 generally can't be beat rn, being faster and using less energy.
>>107047570arctic freezer 360 III is a popular choice, i have it, its quite nice but a bit fiddly with the initial install, but you should only need to do it once so whatever. If you want style and are willing to paypig for it, get a TRYX aio. To be fair, a good dual tower will last forever in theory, so an AIO is always going to be less reliable due to all the moving parts and water. But my 5900x always ran kinda warm with my D15 so i like my ice-cool AIO now.Tower cases? you can find lists of them on pc component websites, pick one you like the look of that fits your bill.Antec have a bunch of great ones, Lian Li are a very popular option. Be Quiet! Dark base 800 series looks good, Fractal Designs Meshify 3 XL is an award winner, and like 1% better than the Antec Flux pro, but it comes with RGB on its fans so your taste matters more here.
>>107047641Thank you I will swap that out
>>107047570TRYX are the kings of appearance right now for coolers
>>107047722>>107047731Alright thank you so much I will look at prices and appearance. Should be able to find a good cooler and case now :)
>>107047422OH WOW REALLY???Its legit insane how pathetic you areI bet the entire chain is all you
>>107047751
>>107047745good luck, if you have any issues with the initial boot, or system instability, turn off EXPO and keep the ram settings at default and on XMP instead.
>>107047760Niconigger astroturfing the thread to attract engagement, great moderation.The rest of you retards just helped the animal bump this thread.
>>107047784Pro-tip :All of the replies are also him :)
>>107047806So much effort into running this little “sithole”.
i just opened this thread and can see u guys got some insane schizo nonsense going on so i hope i can get some genuine helpi just need to know what the best cpu on am4 i can upgrade my 3600x from is. 5800x3d and 5700x3d are not options, almost no stock and retardedly priced.
>>107047814I don't even care about the brandwarring and shitposts, the acting like a schizo talking to yourself to create an illusion of consensus or just any discussion or baiting people with necro posting legitimately pisses me off so goddamn much it's not even funny. >>107047820Well if you're not nicotroon good luck with that, no one wants to put in effort just to find out it's ai or some schizo pretending he needs help like ted bundy
The nigger is busy trying to get the old thread past the bump limit to legitimatize this little abortion, lmao.>'genuinely dnc that much about this shit.'You absolutely do care too much about /pcbg/.
nicotroon i know you got fired for shitposting at work but we can still salvage thishave you considered starting an onlyfans?
>'genuinely dnc that much about this shit.'Yet you're desperately trying to get the old thread past the bump limit.>>107047913>>107047897>>107047697etc. etc.
>>107047820PLS SOMEONE HELP I JUST NEED A CPU NAME
This thread is made by someone who's been spamming old /pcbg/ questions to be able to make these new threads.>>107047980
>>1070479765700X from aliexpress for $125
nicotroon just dropped a video where she's bouncing on a BBC dildo. it's hot as fuck
>>107048020Hello /pcgb/, poster nicotroon here, this is true.
>KOORUI QD-Mini LED S2721PM It's an IPS panel instead your typical VA.350€, still a lot, if it drops to 300€ I would buy it. But I haven't found any reviews.
>>107048145You're replying in an astroturfed thread; the OP has been posting old questions to keep this garbage ahead of other threads.
>>107047340HAS EVERYTHING GONE UP IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS? I WAS SAVING MONEY TO BUY A NEW PC, WHY IS 96GB OF RAM NOW ALMOST 350 USD?!
>>107048261The only way for ram is buying used now I'm afraid
>>107048314You're spamming links to this shitty spam duplicate made out of spite nonstop to try and get posters but it isn't workingThis is the real thread everyone stay here
>>107048326Listen to this little loser who's beginning to edit old questions to make it harder to find in the archives.This post >>107047422 and all its reply is just one loser desperately bumping this thread up.Here is the source of that original question (Fri 01 Aug 2025)https://desuarchive.org/g/thread/106102891/#106104811Nice moderation btw.
>>107048358>Listen to this little loser who's beginning to edit old questions to make it harder to find in the archivesmost people would use bots, it's commendable that nicotroon is still spamming the old-fashioned wayrespect broi mean, sister
>>107048326This is the Really Astroturfed Thread™ btw.
Avoid this thread, it was started and astroturfed by someone who's been reposting old /pcbg/ questions to waste everyone's time.The OP manipulates the flow of thread replies to continuously post his trash OPs.Do not engage in good faith.https://desuarchive.org/g/thread/106994945/#106995445
Any recommendations for a $300-350 laptop that's only needed for writing emails and other "productivity" shit for work? Is any recent chromebook fine?
>>107048472>Is any recent chromebook fine?Whatever cheap Chromebook or ideally Windows laptop you can find off FB marketplace will work fine yeah
>>107048472Do not ask questions in this astroturfed thread.>>107048504
Ignore above. He is a sore loser spamming to try and get people to use hus sour grapes spam duplicate
>>107048526The evidence is right here, you nitwit. And you can't delete it>>107047422>>107047760>>107048358This little shithead's been reposting old /pcbg/ questions to bump his threads and time his new thread posts.>sour grapesLooks like the DLSS schizo rubbed off on you.
>>107048526>sore loser spammingThat's your self-description, massive projection.
>>107048526I posted the other op and I linked it once in the old thread. >sour grapes spam>sore loserKind of sounds like another poster that's in this general quite a bit...
>>107048526>duplicateNico doesn't even understand the words it's typing.The other thread isn't a duplicate of whatever this trash is.
Timely reminder that this thread was started by a net-negative who's been reposting old questions to manipulate the flow of replies to bake its own /pcbg/ threads (and to bump them).
>>107047340soooo 9070xt or 5070ti?
>>107048750>>107034813
>>107048750Astroturfed replies in this thread, head to >>107047405 for real discussion
Ignore above he's a crybaby mad he didn't bake the thread first and spamming links to his garbage duplicateThis is the real thread
I got $1,500 or so, is it worth buying a prebuilt now vs on black friday? I know they love to hike prices up then lower them down on the day itself.I am an impatient fuck who can't wait 3 weeks for each individual part. And haven't built a PC in years.Anyway...?
>>107048780You're the crybaby who rushed out this garbage before the old thread wasn't even at #280.And then you filled the rest of that thread with another set of old questions and brand warring spams to finally push it past reply #310.>duplicateYou keep writing this word without understanding its meaning, the other thread is not a duplicate of this trash.>This is the real threadThis is the Really Astroturfed Thread™
>>107048791Answered in >>107048812Do not use this thread, it's run by a crazy shithead who's spamming old questions to manipulate reply counts and take advantage of people's goodwill.
>>107048780still only posted my thread once. I'm not as autistically obsessed with this as you are, I don't do things like that>>107048791someone did actually post a reply to your question in the other thread though
Bump
If your PC building questions aren't being answered here, head to the other thread >>107047405This one was started by someone who's been reposting old questions to spam/bump threads to make sure he is the one who creates new /pcbg/ threads.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/geforce-x60-history-benchmarks-image-quality/6.htmlFriendly reminder that there is nothing wrong with the 5060 and it is nearly perfectly in line with progression of all Nvidia class 60 cards in general. It is even on the cheaper end for performance per dollar, adjusted for inflation.
>>107049459Kill yourself nigger faggot shill
>>107047340I wanna go hard and buy one of those aliexpress i9 cpu/motherboard combos. Does anyone know if there are any reviews/reliability information for them or is it just a roll the dice game?
>>107049518They work fine they are just super basic.
>>107049518Replied in >>107047405Do not use this thread, it's run by a crazy shithead who's spamming old questions to manipulate reply counts & thread bumps.
Fan died in my custom water cooled PC. I don't really want to open it up just to replace one shitty fan. Considering just leaving it until more die and then just going back to air cooling.Does water cooling actually help that much in 2025? Parts are a 9800X3D and a 6900XT, board is X870E Taichi.
>>107049598>Does water cooling actually help that much in 2025Yes
>>107047340Having a huge problem re custom water cooling loop. Having a hell of a time finding consistent colour, brand or sizing- use case is workstation and linux number crunching / deep learning- Australia- Gigabyte RTX 5090 Waterforce + 9950X3D (need CPU waterblock)- willing to mix branding- determined D5 pump is the way to go for long-term use- aiming for 2x 420mm rads (considering going 2x 360mm), ~30mm thickness- rgb unnecessary, but wouldn't mind it in the fans so I can see inside the case. Lian Li fans seem nice to do plain white.Questions:- what brand are people using these days?>I hear EK is now hot garbage, stock availability issues aside.>I distrust Corsair after being a 12 year user of their components.- any good consistent suppliers?- are people relying upon BIOS cooling curves?- i've been looking for a few weeks now so I'm willing to take input on anything.
>>107050026Bykski for value, AlphaCool is the more established brand.Very few people here run custom loops.
>Got a 4 stick 64 gig 6000 mhz kit>Will not post with expoI know I should have got dual rank now but I'm retarded and this was cheaper please understand. What can I do to fix this and make it work.
>>107050111turn it down to 5400 and try again
>>107050111Using 4x DIMMs can make it much harder to clock at the advertised speeds, these days you should try to get 2x DIMM kits.
>>107050111Replied in >>107050155This thread was created by an asshole who reposts old questions asked by others to draw engagement, manipulate reply counts, and bump their threads.
I asked this in the other thread just in case anybody knows>>107050210
first time pc builder here, im trying to fit my b850 aorus elite motherboard into my case (lancool 227) but i cant seem to get it to fit? the io metal thing doesnt get inside the opening where its supposed to go, am i just angling it wrong?
>>107050319A 217 should be ATX compatible. What do you mean by the back I/O not getting inside the opening? Is something blocking your motherboard from laying flat, or are you trying to push the panel further out than its meant to be? Some cases are a little sunken around the I/O panel, as long as its lined up with the opening and the standoff pins are aligned, then it is correct.
>>107050388Ah nevermind I got it. Was just being stupid
My face is one sieg heil away from my monitor.I don't need 42 inches.Love 24.
