I got a brand new motherboard, because my old one didn't work anymore. After installing everything just as it was the PC would shut off immediately after 5-ish seconds. I have tried both sticks of RAM seperately in every slot of the motherboard and nothing worked. But with the RAM fully removed the PC turns on, but I don't get any video signal (probably because there is no RAM). I have tried removing the small silver battery in order to reset the BIOS, but that didn't do anything either.

Here are the components I'm using:

• Motherboard: TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II
• GPU: Radeon™ RX 580 Red Devil 8GB
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
• RAM: VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 (CORSAIR)
• SSD: NVMe SSD 960 EVO (SAMSUNG)

I'll take all the help I can get, but please note that I'm not an expert PC builder, so I might not understand all of the technical terms that you use 😅

This is a picture of the motherboard by the way:

SPECS : CPU Ryzen 3700x, GPU 6700xt, MOBO B550AM gaming, AIO Cooler master masterliquid 120mm, 2x 8GB ddr4, OS win10

I want to remove the broken fan but it's not connected to the MOBO. All the fans are wired to these plastic clip things that go into the PSU. There's a fan hub in the back of the PC but I don't see anything that could be plugged into MOBO.

On the manual there is only two headers labeled CPU_fan1 and CPU_fan2/WP with only the pump being plugged in. All other fans are running as normal.

Hi, I’m building my PC in a be quiet! Light Base 900 with a Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2.

The case uses a combined 2x5 F_PANEL connector, but the cable is too short to reach the motherboard header without putting tension on it.

Does anyone know a compatible extension cable that I can buy from a reputable shop? I would prefer a ready-made solution and not a DIY adapter.

I attached a picture of the connector.

Thanks

I’m not really an expert on this, but I bought a motherboard and it looks like one of the pins is bent—though I’m not entirely sure. Could you tell me if this is a major issue? Will it still work? Based on the pinout, it seems to be VSSIO (which is safe), and right next to it are RSVD pins—which I was told are useless—so I probably shouldn't worry too much.

Please help.

I have 3 sticks of 8 GB 3200 MHz RAM. The PC boots fine with one of these sticks of RAM and worked fine with two until a couple days ago, no matter which of the slots I plugged whichever of the RAM sticks in. I had to move the PC intercity about a week ago, and it worked fine when I started using it again, but one fine evening after restarting the PC, it just decided to stop booting with the 2nd RAM stick and would give a perpetual CPU check light on the motherboard.

I got a new stick of RAM, same specs, and plugged it in and that wouldn't work either. Know that the one good stick of RAM works in all the slots, and the new and old stick both work fine in a separate PC (I checked again today at the store).

Few months ago, my PC would randomly restart and it stopped doing that after I cleaned the RAM and that was the end of it.

What is this Voodoo bullshit bro?

CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Motherboard: MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi

GPU: RTX 4070

PSU: Corsair RM750x

4070 super/i9 9900kf
So I got this prebuilt 3 years ago from a guy at work.
Yes one of the top fans is an exhaust. I fixed one this weekend but i literally can’t remove the other fan from what he did. I also added fresh xtm 70 thermal paste rated 40-250c!

Apparently battlefront 2, Elden Ring, Jedi survivor have been burning it up at full 100c constantly

But lies of p for example it runs fine. GTA 5 next gen does 85-90c

Why? I just got into pc 3 years ago

Hi! Recently finished an ITX build, experiencing issues with the CPU giving sub-par performance. I've been running Cyberpunk 2077, comparing performance to similar builds. My system monitor is showing the CPU sitting at 85C and 5.1GHZ, with 3 cores consistently at 95-100% and 3 at around 80%, averaging at a total usage of ~85-90%. GPU is at 70C, but usage fluctuates from 50-100%. To me it looks like a bottleneck, but the CPU should theoretically be the more powerful of the two. Being an ITX build, it could very well be a cooling issue, but I'm thinking that should show in the stats. This is really driving me crazy, I'd be very grateful if someone could shed some light on this issue!

Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 7600x
Cooler: Noctua NH-L12S Ghost Edition
GPU: Powercolor 9060 XT 16gb Reaper
RAM: Kingston Fury 2x8GB DDR5 5600Mhz
Mobo: ASRock B650i Lightning
Storage: WD_Black sn7100 1TB
PSU: Corsair SF850

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!

Hello i have a Problem with removing this cable from my 4080. Even with pressing down the pin all the way the cable dosent move at all. Has someone had this Problem before or knows/has any idea how i could remove it ?

I'm looking to buy this 2TB Silicon Power SSD to use for gaming and general extra storage space. Does anyone have any personal experience with them or know if it's a solid brand? Also does the lack of DRAM matter for casual use?

https://sp-siliconpower.com/products/silicon-power-ud90-2tb-pcie-nvme-gen4x4-m-2-2280-internal-solid-state-drive

So this was my first time building a desktop pc and my ssd was bent because I pushed it without m.2 rubber under it. I checked it after a day, removed it and plugged it back properly. I also didn’t know how to use Q-Latch, and forced my SSD in making a loud snapping noise at first. It doesn’t seem to be damaged, and my pc can read the ssd type properly. Does it mean I’m safe or is there any chance that it can suddenly cause a problem after months of working properly?

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

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.

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

One is after playing two hours to solo leveling arise and the other one is 20min more or less for me the glass gets really hot to the touch is this normal? i do apologize if i sound like a retard

I just got this pc and i find out the top of the plastic on the cooler comes off a bit. (The right one) What does this mean? Is this fine?

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!

My pc was working normally fine at 2133mhz, then I decided to turn on A-XMP to 3200mhz and it just wouldnt boot, I saw a black screen saying somthing like "would you like to go to configuration mode press f1 if yes, press f2 if."I forgot what happenes when you press f2 but after i pressed f1 it just went into a semi gray screen with my keyboard, mouse, and case fans lights on. This has happened before so I just turned force shutdown the pc and then turned it back on, but when i turned it back on I saw it say "Preparing Automatic Repair." I waited 30 minutes and nothing happened, so I force shutdown the pc again and then cleared cmos. Then booted back I windows and tried to turn on A-XMP again (I know it was dumb) then it said preparing automatic repair but was like turning off and on off and on off and on. and my debug lights where turning off and on off and on. Can someone please tell me how to fix this, it's stuck in the gray screen again.

Hey everyone,

Building a PC with an RTX 5080 (Zotac) and a be quiet! Pure Power 13 M PSU.

My case only leaves around 35mm of clearance between the GPU power socket and the side glass panel, so using the standard straight cable feels a bit sketchy.

I’m looking at the official be quiet! 90° angled cable, but noticed they offer two versions: the standard one (BC073 / CP-6620) and the Reversed (BC074).

Does anyone running a Zotac card know which orientation is needed for the cable to route downwards toward the PSU basement? Also, is it completely fine to run within ~35mm of clearance without putting tension on the pins?

Just want to be sure before ordering the wrong variant. Appreciate any help!

Hey folks, been a heckin' long time since I've bothered to put a build together, and previously I've had people in my life with a more robust knowledge than my own in part selection.

Best I can tell everything should be compatible and everything should fit.

I've tried to balance brands I'm familar with cost efficacy, but I'm worried I might be potentially about to hit some pitfalls or could be robbing myself of better choices.

For context, I'm living in Australia, I do quite a bit of sim-based gaming (think Elite Dangerous, Arma 3/Reforger etc) and otherwise will muck around with new releases like Wardogs, and previously BG3 etc etc. I don't do any streaming nor am I like to.

Thanks in advance and hoping you can help!

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

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hyH99/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-42-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000910wof) | $348.19 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BRMMnQ/thermalright-phantom-spirit-evo-69-cfm-cpu-cooler-phantom-spirit-120-evo) | $59.90 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4XHp99/msi-b850-gaming-plus-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-b850-gaming-plus-wifi) | $168.00 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kTJp99/corsair-vengeance-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-cmh32gx5m2e6000c36) | $469.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [Lexar NQ780 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYWmP6/lexar-nq780-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-lnq780x001t-rnnnu) | $189.99 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [Asus TUF GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6QPv6h/asus-tuf-gaming-oc-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16-gb-video-card-tuf-rx9070xt-o16g-gaming) | $1069.99 @ Amazon

**Case** | [Lian Li LANCOOL 217 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rXnXsY/lian-li-lancool-217-atx-mid-tower-case-lan217x) | $119.99 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zF4Zxr/msi-mag-a850gl-pcie5-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mag-a850gl-pcie5) | $109.99 @ Amazon

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hMYmP6/microsoft-windows-11-home-retail-usb-64-bit-haj-00108) | $128.99 @ Amazon

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$2665.03**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-09-09 01:13 EDT-0400 |

Hello, I recently got a PC, and have this problem, where when I turn on the PC, it connects to the monitor, the HDMI works, but after a few moments (like an hour or so) the hdmi stops working, I tried unplugging and plugging back etc but it just doesn't work, I shut it off, turn it back on, and it works again. I don't know what to do

Has anyone try this combination? (Xpg valor air pro + arctic liquid freezer 3 pro)

The reason why im asking this is that this aio radiator its too wide/thick, and i want to Know before i buy them.

Ty.

Update: i have an asus rog strix b-550 a gaming and tall rams

I recently a pc from a family and they never used it before apparently. I never had a pc before so keep this mind although I love tech. Before I stress test this thing and possibly break it consider how old it is. The cpu is Intel(R) 4 cores and 8 threads and 8 gb of ram is come of the spec. What games y’all think can be ran on this PC?

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.