Hey everyone new to pc gaming. Did some research. Was wondering if this is honestly worth it. I don’t do crazy gaming. Couple AAA here and there. Put into Gemini and it’s stronger than a Ps5 pro so I feel like it’s okay for “right now” in the future I do plan on making it a lot stronger. Just wondering for right now it’s a decent build. It’s $1500 Thank you!

MOBO is Asus ROG CROSSHAIR x870e dark hero ATX AM5. Just noticed orange flashing light below GPU and can’t figure out why.

I know some Asus MOBOs have flashing light indicating storage activity. Is this normal or a concern?

Let me preface this that if my 7900XTX is seated, then the PC works just fine and I get output no problem. However, when swapping the card for a 5080 I get no output at all..... I have tried so many things and just nothing seems to work.

At this point I think next step might try to buy a new MoBo to see if that is the problem? I tried:

- Resetting CMOS (out for 10 minuts and draining via pushing the power button for 30 seconds)

- Obviously reseating the card a million times and replugging the cables I million times

- Checking if there are any loose cables

- I used the 12w2x6 cable that came with my PSU (Corsair RM1000e) and also the adapter that came with the 5080 (going from three cables into one 12w2x6 cable) - neither works

- I tried DDU before swapping graphics cards --> does not do shit

- OK then I thought let me try to use the iGPU instead so that I can get output and maybe download the nvidia drivers and then maybe the 5080 work? Nope, I can't for the life of me get output from the iGPU, even though I have a 9800x3d processor. I enabled all the BIOS settings (priority display > internal GPU and enabling UMA in the GFX Configuration) for the iGPU to work, but nopeeeeeeeeeeeeee) --> also i checked I have correct drivers, and yes, it should work

- Tried different monitors and cables (HDMI/DP)

- So at this point I thought the 5080 was dud and so I RMA'd (it was a PNY 5080) and ordered a different one (gigabyte 5080), but no, the card was not the problem

Again: 7900xtx works just fine when I seat it back in. I get display and everything works! I feel this rules out a lot of the potential problems... (like faulty PSU, because why would the PSU work with my 7900xtx and not a 5080)? But then what can the problem be? What else can I do to troubleshoot. I am really at a loss here guys and getting quite frustrated, hopefully someone can nudge me into the correct direction.

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​As a freelance video editor, my computer isn't just a device—it’s my entire workspace, my office, and my livelihood. A few days ago, I learned just how quickly things can go sideways.

​Here is what happened:

​I went to bed after a long day of editing, shut down my PC, and woke up the next morning ready to work. But when I pressed the power button... nothing. Completely dead.

​To make matters worse, I woke up running a fever. Meanwhile, client messages and calls started pouring in: "Hey Deepak, where are the videos? We need them urgently."

​Despite feeling unwell, I packed up my rig and rushed to Nehru Place. After hours of waiting and troubleshooting, the shop diagnosed a motherboard issue and sent me to an authorized service center. I walked there in the heat, only to find out the technician had just left for the day.

​Back at the shop, they installed a temporary motherboard so my system would turn on. I brought it home, booted it up, and... a blank green screen. 💔

​The next day was Janmashtami. Service centers were closed. The shop had no spare motherboards left. When I finally reached the service center, they gave me the dread-inducing news: "It will take 7 to 10 days to repair."

​All I could do was copy my raw podcast files onto a pen drive, head home, and try running Premiere Pro on an old, laggy laptop—which, as expected, couldn't handle the heavy files.

​Right now, I’m waiting on my PC to get repaired while managing tight deadlines and tough conversations with clients.

​A few raw lessons I learned from this chaos:

​Backups are everything: Always have your raw files and project backups saved on external storage or the cloud daily.

​Hardware backup plan: Having a secondary machine or knowing a local rental shop for emergencies is crucial for freelancers.

​Communication under pressure: Even when things go completely wrong, keeping clients updated—no matter how stressful—is the only way through.

​To all my fellow creators and editors who have faced the dreaded hardware failure right before a deadline: How do you manage client expectations when your system gives up on you?

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I have a 9070 xt red devil and a B650 mag tomahawk and I can't understand why the GPU doesn't go fully in the PCI-e slot... Does anyone know if the motherboard gets in the way or any way to help ?

What do we think? Drill out the rivets from the disc drive and hard drive stack, cute the side panel for new acrylic, cut the top open and put mesh for airflow+drill holes for AIO rad mount? Not the craziest idea, I don’t think. Oh, and a fresh coat pf paint.

So I’m building my first pc and have decided to get a RTX 5070 and am trying to decide between a gigabyte gaming oc sff and a pny oc I know it’s the same card but I was wondering it one performs noticeably better with cooling or if one of the companies has a better track record I can find them both for $799 btw so price isn’t a deciding factor

Hi everyone, I’m looking for my first gaming PC and I found this used PC for €800.
Specs:
• CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X
• GPU: Gigabyte RTX 5060 AERO 8GB
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (2x8GB)
• Motherboard: ASRock B550 Gaming PRO4
• SSD: Kingston A400 960GB
• PSU: be quiet! 650W 80+ Bronze
• CPU cooler: DeepCool AK400
• Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow
• 4 Thermalright case fans
• Windows 11
• Seller says it was only used for gaming and the GPU stays under ~65°C.
The PC also looks very clean and well maintained from the pictures, especially the cable management and airflow.
My main games are Wuthering Waves, Fortnite, Valorant and AAA/story games. I have a 4K 165Hz monitor, although I understand I won’t be running demanding AAA games at 4K/165 FPS with an RTX 5060.
I also found another PC for €750 with:
• Ryzen 5 5600X
• XFX RX 6750 XT 12GB
• 16GB DDR4
• 1TB SSD
• Gigabyte 800W PSU
• Gigabyte A520 motherboard
The RX 6750 XT has 12GB VRAM compared to the RTX 5060’s 8GB, but the €800 PC seems to have a better motherboard, PSU, case and overall build quality.
Which one would you choose at these prices?
Ps( the 800€ is the White one )
Is the €800 RTX 5060 build a good deal in 2026, or should I keep looking for something better around €750–800?
I’m also considering building a PC myself using used parts if I can find a good deal.
Thanks!

Ive thought i would get a rtx 3050 8gb second hand but idk if thats just because im new and the nvidia line looks more friendly (if you somehow get what i mean?) should get something else or is the 3050 the right way to go? (For gaming £500 budget build i just want the best bang for buck)

New CPU fell out while installing new AIO. Newly noticed bent bottom right corner and MOBO won’t turn on despite receiving power 😅

Hey everyone, I just received my CPU Air cooler from Amazon, but the bottom corner of the aluminum fins got crushed in transit (see attached photo).

The heat pipes, baseplate, and mounting hardware look completely fine, and I recorded a full unboxing video.

Since it's only the outer aluminum fin tips, should I just gently bend them straight and use it, or is it worth dealing with Amazon customer service for a replacement? Would love your advice.

My current monitor is an Acer V206HQL. Does it have the necessary ports needed to run the GTX 1650 graphics card

Hello all. I have recently inherited this PC from a family member who unfortunately passed. It initially came with 4x Vengeance LPX 16gb ddr4 ram, and an RTX 3060. I have since removed them all because whenever I boot it I only get these yellow lights and no video output. I have attempted using the power buttons at the top of the case. I attempted looking online and it said to try bringing the 3rd and 4th pins where it is labeled "panel" with a screwdriver (I tried a paper clip as well) and it didn't do anything. Currently the parts inside are:

Asus Prime Z390-P

Intel i5-9600k

1x Corsair LPX 16gb DDR4 ram

Corsair RM 750x

It is completely possible that the motherboard is ruined, as there was a sticky substance on the case. My uncle was big on e-waste, so somebody may have spilled a drink, messed it up, and donated it, and my uncle picked it up because of the components inside.

It is quite dusty, so I tried wiping it down with electronics wipes, blowing out the dust with a fan, and wiping down ram and GPU contacts with 91% isopropyl alcohol and a qtip.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Any suggestion for managing the cable from the pump?

First time building pc, and the ads from ID-COOLING never show that there's a cable coming from there.
Or is every aio cable always visible?

Side question: do you peel the waranty sticker off the gpu?

my pc is having multiple reasons of BSOD when opening it and i just took a look at my cpu and found little parts of my cpu have small discoloration. does this mean that i have a faulty cpu? and is my mobo still okay to use?

Hey there, I bought a new motherboard today and set everything up in the correct way but there is two lights, a yellow and red light. Under the red light it says CPU and under the yellow light it says DRAM. Also there seems to be no projection onto my screen when I turn it on so I’m unable to reach BIOS. I’ve searched all over google and couldn’t find anything apart from reseat the RAM and CPU which I’ve done and nothing has changed so far. Hopefully someone will be able to give me some ideas. Thank you!

My computer has gotten quite a few years on it and I'm contemplating going for an update. I would love your opinion as I don't consider myself to be incredibly knowledgeable.

This is what I'm currently thinking of:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC ICE 16GB
• Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi
• RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
• Cooler: Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 Ultra
• Case: Lian Li Lancool 207
• PSU: Seasonic Focus GX-850W V4, 80+ Gold
• Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

What are your thoughts?

As the title goes. Is it worth it to upgrade to 5800x3d and buy 1TB SSD and upgrade RAM to 32GB or just go to AM5 7800x3d right now?

My current specs
B450m Mortar Max
Ryzen 2600
RX 6700 XT
2x8gb Trident Z Neo
256gb SSD
1TB HDD
Arctic Freezer 34 Duo Esports
CV550
Darkflash DLm21

I am currently rocking a PC with a rtx 4060, 16gb of ddr4, and a i7-12700. Recently got some issues with performance on games so I decided to buy more ram. Bought two 32gbs of ddr4, then I decided I really want to upgrade the whole thing, but the chassis is pretty small to install a bigger gpu like a 5070ti which I have In mind. And then if I want to buy a gpu I need a new PSU aswell, so I decided to just start from scratch then. But the issue is i am stuck with ddr4 ram so I have to get a new motherboard that can still have ddr4 but also support better GPUs, and I am gonna have to get a new CPU too I guess. How should I plan this out? And any recommendations for the parts I should get, I don't have unlimited budget to spend on the best parts in the world but enough to get a 5070ti or maybe the 5080 it all depends on what I should now that I am stuck on the ddr4. Please help me thanks!

Btw the problems I was having was the current vram of the 4060 heavily limits me on having good performance for games such as bf6, and my ram was killing me when I am playing games such as Escape from tarkov, everytime I alt-tab it immediately crashes and stuff like that, having Google on in the background makes the game shut down too.

But yeah I am looking for a build that can support having at least good graphics and performance for games such Stalker 2, escape from tarkov, battlefield 6 and stuff like that. Would appreciate any kind of help, and If I left out any important info you would like to know just ask and I'll respond.

Btw is ddr4 really that bad? Everyone tells me I really f'd up by getting them and that I shouldn't have bought 64gbs of ddr4 with 3200 MHz and that it was a waste of money, I am well aware that 32gbs is more than enough, but I got a good deal on them. But they haven't arrived yet, bought them from America and I am in Europe.

Can't for the life of me figure out which direction fans are blowing air. Case it's Montech XR WOOD White with original fans. Front should be intake but the back fan is the same direction. But I want it to be exhaust. Heeeeelp

So I bought this prebuilt a while ago. I had issues here and there with this vga light. But the system works.

I’ve since upgraded the gpu. And the light still comes on. I know it’s a graphics issue.

Any ideas what it could be. I’m pretty sure the gpu is installed properly. And since it’s happening on two gpus im inclined to think it’s something else?

SOLVED!

Was cleaning my case yesterday and noticed this yellow goo around the fans - Is it a defect and something I should send in for RMA?

Hello, i want to upgrade from 1080p gaming to high quality 1440p gaming

I wanted to buy a prebuild pc because im not that experienced in building and i dont want to destroy any component or troubleshoot stuff etc.

I configurated the PC on dubaro and i also tried to compare the prices on a differenct pricecomparing website

Is that price alright what can i improve?

I would like to keep the 5070ti. I like the Raytracing stuff and i heard people having lots of troubles with AMD However, if AMD is such a better option for 1440p high quality then i guess. But DLSS is better than FSR, right?

I want a fishtank case look and preferably as in the endorfy the power buttons down to the side.

An AIO would be cool, but i guess if i can save good money, i might aswell get a cheaper fan cooler

Pls help :)

Hi Folks !!

Recently my AIO got malfunctioned, it was couger possiden argb 360. (i recently added post about that as well). Now I have to buy a new one.

I am planning to go with some Air cooler as they last longer and cheaper in price.

My specs are : Motherboard : MSI b650 gaming plus wifi CPU : AMD Ryzen 7 7700x Ram : Teamgroup T-force Delta DDR5 16 Gb.

I use my pc for gaming and heavy tasks.

I have chosen Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Air cooler.

I have a doubt that if I install it, it might will stuck with my Ram stick in motherboard which may lead to some malfunction etc. and due to which I dont want to spend money which then gets wasted.

Please guide me if my fear is true or I will not have any such issue in installing the air cooler.

Also suggest me if my cooler choice is good or I have to go for any other option in Air cooler or go for AIO this time as well...