>UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE.Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/Provide specific use cases.State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped.Building guide: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Build_a_PC>CASEmATX: AP201, Lian Li A3, O11 Air Mini, XT M3, CH260ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), AIR 903 Base/MAX, Lancool 217, Flux Pro, Y40, Meshify 3, 4000D FRAMEDual Chamber: Y60/70, Vision (Compact), Antec C8AVOID: NXZT, 'Silent' cases, fanless cases, Corsair 6500>CPUBudget: 9600X, 7600X, 7500FGaming: AMD X3DWorkstation: 9950X, 9900X>COOLERAIO: Best Value: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Premium: Lian Li GA II Lite, LCD: TRYX PanoramaDouble towers: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE, Noctua NH-D15 G2>MOTHERBOARDAvoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported.>RAMGaming: DDR5 2x16GB 6000CL30Workstation/high end: consider 2x32GB>SSD (OS drive)Budget: NM790Mid range: SN7100Premium: SN850XFlagship: SN8100>GPU1080p: RX 9060 XT 16GB, Poorfag Esports Gaming: Used GPU between $100-$2501440p: RX 9070 XT, RX 9070, Budget: RX 9060 XT 16GB4K: RX 9070 XTWorkstation: Radeon AI PRO R9700, CUDA Mandatory: Used RTX 4090 or RTX 3090 tiAVOID RTX 50 Series: False advertising "5070=4090 performance!!", unsafe power connector, broken drivers, overpriced compared to RDNA 4 in most regions, threatening reviewers, manipulating and faking reviews, destroying game art direction with AI slop etc.ALWAYS pair AMD GPUs with AMD CPUs for SAM https://imgur.com/a/6XSNJ9b>PSUhttps://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/>MONITORhttps://pcmonitors.info/>CASE FANSMeta: Case with good stock PWM fansMid range: Arctic P12/P14 (Max) (5-pack)High end: Noctua NF-A12x25, Noctua NF-A14x25 G2Prev: >>109558298
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>>109565044I know I missed the boat on affordability, but it's not gonna get better anytime soon as far as I can tell and I'm realizing my prehistoric RTX 2060 build is struggling very much to keep up with modern games>>109565111this is what I picked out for myselfdoes this choice of parts look good? I can probably find slightly better prices for each component by hunting around, but in principle this is within my budget.
>>109565134The memory kit I picked out is better than that overpriced Corsair.https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YHDnTW/v-color-manta-xsky-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-tmxsal1660830kwkThat Windforce SSF card isn't worth $100 more than the basic PNY 5070 model I picked out.5070 doesn't draw much power, and you can probably keep it running at under 200W without losing much performance with a 900 or 925mV undervolt.This PNY model probably has a better cooler than that Windforce if you don't want the PNY Slim card.https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vDZWGX/pny-argb-epic-x-rgb-oc-geforce-rtx-5070-12-gb-video-card-vcg507012tfxxpb1-oCase is personal preference.There are better PSUs if you're willing to spend around $110 for one.https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dbRnTW/be-quiet-pure-power-13-m-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-bp027ushttps://pcpartpicker.com/product/s3vscf/nzxt-c1000-core-1000-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-pa-0g3bb-ushttps://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/https://hwbusters.com/psus/who-really-makes-your-power-supply/The cables included in be Quiet PSUs are known to be a bit stiff a slightly shorter than others'.
Is the monitor in the OP (KTC M27T6) good? What about other options?
>>109565134Tomahawk's third M.2 slot runs at PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 vs G4 x2 on the B850 MSI Pro V Evo.Tomahawk also has a few more USB ports.& better power phases (VRMs likely to run cooler at high loads, not too meaningful if you stop at 8-core X3Ds)
>>109565381>M27T6The hype kind of died down and TCL's been aggressively releasing new miniLED monitors.If you don't care about HDR, I advise you to buy a cheaper IPS 1440p gaming monitor and wait™ until higher quality miniLED or OLED monitors release.
>>109565381M27T6S is an IPS miniLED that's decently discounted in the US.But its HDR accuracy isn't that great (makes the image brighter than intended).Don't expect these Chinese monitor brands to release firmware fixes in the future.Worst case, you can use this as a normal IPS monitor with local dimming off.https://www.displayninja.com/ktc-m27t6s-review/IPS alternative for me would be the ASUS ROG XG27ACG ($220), this is choosing the devil you know..
>>109565134Why not just upgrade the CPU and GPU to save $900+? Markets go up and down overtime right now the market is very high
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>>109565679aren't CPU and GPU the most volatile components when it comes to price anyway, other than RAM?if I upgrade those I might as well upgrade everything else at once, the way I see it
Is jumping from 5600X to 5800X3D worth it?
>>109565774Depends on the rest of your system, budget, and the games you usually play.
>>109565774if>mostly gayming>dont want to invest in ddr5/new mobothen yesthing is you wont feel the jump as big as some of >us previousgenfags did
>>109565756Basically you upgrade the CPU/GPU keep everything else (assuming you have enough DDR4 ram) and by the time you are hardware limited in however many years the prices would likely be lowered as the AI buying will not last for years meaning they will have to go back to catering towards personal computers again. AM5/DDR5 is nothing special and a AM4 5800x3d is not slowing down any GPU currently made including the ones that cost 2k. Kind of like the car market in 2020 if you bought then you go hosed if you could hold out for a bit longer keep your current car running you can now get great deals, basic supply and demand.
>>109565842what DDR4 compatible CPU would work well with an RTX 5070?
>>1095659105800x3d is the best gaming CPU on AM4 and can even pair with a 5090
>>1095657849070XT, a mish-mash of RAM sticks running at 2667MHz that miraculously hasn't imploded so far, and a 850W PSU. Not looking to buy anything else besides the CPU, if even that.>games you usually playEmulation and strategy games are probably the only significant resource hogs. The most recent game I touched that could be considered AAA was BG3. Might try the odd UE5 slop but not interested enough to upgrade just for that.
I got all this for $1850. Feel like I hit the fucking jackpot. Guy even brought a power station to run benchmarks so everything was legit.
>>109565969>Emulation and strategy games are probably the only significant resource hogs. The most recent game I touched that could be considered AAA was BG3.X3D is better at running those CPU demanding games/emulation..Whether it's worth the +$200 upgrade cost is up to you (assuming u sell the 5600X).>>109566027>Bundled with new sealed PNY 5070 TiI'm happy for you.
I've NEARLY completed my first PC build. However, the only thing that's prevent me from completely finishing it is the problem I have with display.The PSU I have has two VGA cables, and I don't know if I have to use both of them since the PSU as two PCIe ports. The GPU has two 8-pin ports. One of the VGA cables splits in two and from what I've read it's so that I can power the GPU using a single cable. The other VGA cable has a daisy link. Both of them have 6+2 connectors, and I cannot for the life of me keep them connected to make 8-pins. Are they supposed to clip on and stay connected?With the GPU, I'm certain that I have it installed in the motherboard properly. I even had to remove the CPU cooler just so that I can SEE that I was installing it properly. I did put the CPU cooler back in afterwards.Despite all of this, when I turn the PC on and plug the monitor in, I still get a no signal message on the monitor regardless of whether I'm using Display Port or HDMI. Not even plugging the monitor into the motherboard's DP/HDMI ports work. It still displays the no signal message.Am I doing anything wrong? Or is there something wrong with the VGA cables?
I now know what it's like to be a cat and eat a mouse. I bought toasted whole almonds, as a snack. Well, the squeak on your teeth.
>two threads again
>>109566246Since I nofapped a whole week, you may never see me again. That's because at church, doubtless, a 10/10 with honking hooters is waiting as my reward.
>>109566224>Are they supposed to clip on and stay connectedthe +2 pins normally slides onto the 6 pin block and the whole thing clips into the GPU in my build.If terms of your other problem, the fact that you're not getting any output from your motherboard's output has me thinking the issue is beyond you GPU power. Are you sure the motherboard is getting power at all? Fans spinning, lights flashing ect.
Hi all,I’ve finished my build, booted it up, updated the BIOS, and installed Windows. Before I close the case and start using it, I’d like to plug in a SATA cable so I can add extra hard drives later. My be quiet! Pure Power PSU came with two SATA cables that look slightly different, and I’m not sure which one to use.I’d like to add one hard drive for now, but I may add a second one in the future. Could someone take a look at the cables below and tell me which one I should use?Cable 1:(1) https://postimg.cc/cgSvXZq9This cable has different plugs at the end of the cable.Cable 2:(2) https://postimg.cc/DWdGVmPL One of these(3) https://postimg.cc/6T1vxkCt Four of theseThe second Sata cable has one connector from the above link and 4 from the second link.Can anyone help with what goes where? What cable should i use, what plugs in where? What goes in the motherboard? What plug goes in the Hard Drive?Sorry if i've confused matters.Thanks.
>>109566808This might help
Im using a 165mm psu for this lian li a3 case. should I be using the highest bracket placement or a lower one like in pic? I also have this bracket thing. Im pretty sure this is how its suppose to be placed.
>>109566907Vicious.
>>109567463Honestly, not even trying to ridiculeLearning to read the plugs, pins, strips and shapes is really useful when starting out. It's great shorthand for your brain.
remember kids likely motherboard reads either m.2 sata or sata port not both per lane
>>109565950>5800x3d is the best gaming CPU on AM4 and can even pair with a 5090not fast enough for stutterslop gamesbad take
>>1095680195800x3d with a new gen mid range GPU is a great move while we all wait for this to blow over. Spending 4x the money on RAM right now is a bad move. Shitty programmers don't deserve to have their games played
she should give me her socks
I really hope you guys don't spend money on components this overpriced. Get a year of Geforce Now instead if you really have such a crap system and just wait it out.
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>>109569331I've spent over 2000 euro this year on PC parts.
>>109569331Since getting a 9070 two months after release, I've only picked up an anniversary 5800X3D to replace my potentially failing 5900X...
is the 9070xt red devil still the best model?
>>109570019technically, it is Nitro+, but people rather avoid the 12v cable
>>109565084Sexo
so if money is no issue, what is the best gpu for video games?
>>1095738139070xt
>>109573813Not Nvidia Drivers
>burn in was supposed to be a non issuefucking gay technology
>Nicotroon made another thread.Grim.
>>109565084
Which OLED panel has the truest blacks?
>>109574108Sony BVM-HX3110 4K TRIMASTER HX™Master Monitor
>>109573920Burn in is a non issue in normal use, these niggas are literally playing the same channel 24/7 with just the scheduled pixel refresh cycles in between, you'd literally need to spend basically 20 hours per day with the TV on to achieve that.Plus, the non oled ones they tested didn't fare any better, hell, they were even worse thanks to basically some shit like the miniled backlight failing or the whitening film over the leds burning and the backlight being purple.
>>109574769Optimum got burn in from 400 hours of overwatchAnyone who plays any sort of game regularly or uses their pc for pc stuff like web browsing will get burn in
>>109573920So miniLEDS are the way to go?
I saw the thread on /v/ about monitor prices going up and I'm still using two IPS monitors, I'd been itching to buy an OLED for some time and only one is 4k 144hz so I figured I should try get another.This shit is driving me insane though, it feels like I've seen the same responses in regards to OLED for the past decade. Has truly nothing changed?I was torn between Samsung 32 Inch Odyssey OLED G81SF and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMZ but even the latter has people saying that there was burn in after 2 days, which surely can't be true...I really hate this.
>>109576982why would monitor prices go up, monitors are overpriced to shit in general and are extremely volatile in swings literally 50-60% price cuts are not uncommon>Has truly nothing changed?burn in is the not even a factor in the amount of other problems that come first that you will have to deal with, totally irrelevant, your shit will probably break in other ways before it becomes legitimately annoying>there was burn in after 2 daysimage retention is not burn in only a retard says that>Samsung 32 Inch Odyssey OLED G81SF and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMZsamsung is matte and asus is glossysamsung navigation knob plastic is so bad it breaks after some use, horrid qcthey are bot hthe same old panel nowif you want the latest good panel you need pg32ucdm3 or something like the new msi 322urx24 or pherhaps the cheapest of them all the gigabyte mo32u24, all these have the newest brightest qdoled panel in 32"BUT.. if you truly wanna ascend and escape the shit HDR of the monitors and join the higher ranks of HDR Gaymers and actually see more detail in games because SDR is dead you should buy a high end tv for better brightness, color, hdrpretty much you should just buy a S95H (in Na) s99h (in eu) in sizes 55-77" or you can consider a discount s95f 55-77" or if you are more poor even a discounted s90f or s90d if they still exist (55-77" in na, 65" only in eu)
>>109576844if you buy a miniled tv for games or anything interactive you are gonna be hit by massive smear as they are all va panels and slow as shit compared to monitors evenliterally unbuyable>>109575372large difference between burn in and actually if it's so bad you can't ignore itthat was older gen woled also why does it seem woled has more burn in and more prone to image retention?could be wrong though>>109574108tandem woled darker than the old mla woled darker than qdoled>>109573920you have no other option, where are you gonna go, what's your alternatives
>>109577117Thanks for the help anon, given me more to look into and think about at least.
are colorful brand sata ssds worth it? need more space for games..
>>109577239but sure you can buy older gen 4k qdoled panels but they should then be way cheaper i bought the same panel in a monitor for 700 bux like over a year ago so this is in europe with vat so in us this should be even cheaper now they should honestly be like 500 bux right now but who knows
>>109565084I got an ASUS Z170-A, Intel i7-6700 w/ cooler and 2x4 GB DDR4-2400 Combo for $99.99 to pair with my GTX 1070. They're gonna ship tomorrow. (still time to cancel) Is this a good deal for a budget build?
>>109577496can you even run modern windows on that anymore8gb ram? seems like it might even be a problemthat seems as slow or slower than my 6 year old laptop cpu
>>109577496aging not cheap but solid choice if in reasonably clean working condition
>>109577584What? Of course, you can. Even an old 4690k runs like a dream on Windows 10 for general use, and even some gaming.
>>109577584Windows 11 bypass will work on this CPU. Planning to add 2x8 ram soonish. >>109577596Very reputable seller. Looks good, but I'm no pro.Also, for some context my current platform is G41M-P33, 2x4 DDR3 RAM, Modded Xeon E5450 @ 3.23 OC. Windows 11 works fairly well for being stuck on 23H2.
>>109577614win10 is old win
>>109577793?? It doesn't matter. Windows 11 is shit anyway.
>>109577847True enough, I regret upgrading. Now I lack the will to downgrade to the point I'd rather replace my platform while dual booting Win10 AltusOS for games.
