MSI X370 board won’t reliably POST with a Ryzen 9 5950X—should I replace it?
I'm building my first major upgrade in several years with a Ryzen 9 5950X, an MSI X370 XPower Gaming Titanium updated to the latest BIOS, 64GB of G.Skill…
AM4 motherboard
PC stopped powering on after weeks of intermittent startup problems— is the motherboard dead?
My PC gradually developed a strange startup problem. At first, I could unplug the PSU, hold the power button for 15–45 seconds until the fans and LEDs briefly…
What Micro-ATX motherboard and air cooler should I pair with a Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
I'm putting together a system around a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and would like recommendations for a reliable Micro-ATX motherboard and an air cooler. There's no strict budget limit,…
What’s a good budget replacement for my MSI B450M Pro-M2 MAX?
I've been dealing with repeated boot problems and narrowed the fault down to either the CPU or motherboard. I've already replaced the CPU with an upgraded model, but…
What CPU and motherboard should I pair with an RTX 2070 Super for a budget temporary upgrade?
I currently have an RTX 2070 Super and need a CPU and motherboard to use with it. I'm in Brazil, where the used market has a decent selection…
Is it worth moving to DDR5, or should I keep my existing DDR4?
I currently have 32GB of DDR4 in an older prebuilt system. The motherboard and roughly 300W power supply are effectively locked into the case, so upgrading the platform…
Should I keep my DDR4 RAM or move to DDR5 for a new build?
My current prebuilt has 32GB of DDR4 memory, an RTX 3060, and a 300W power supply that appears to be integrated into the case. The system is difficult…
Which AM4 motherboard should I buy for gaming and video editing?
My ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero appears to be failing. USB devices intermittently disconnect and trigger soft reboots, and after updating the motherboard drivers, connected devices stopped…
Best CPU and SSD Upgrade Path for a Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 3070?
I'm planning to upgrade my PC, mainly the CPU, and have around $170–$200 to spend. My current system has a Ryzen 5 3600, an MSI Ventus RTX 3070,…
Should I choose the i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 5600 for a budget gaming upgrade?
I'm upgrading from an i3-10100F with a GTX 1660 Super and an H410M motherboard. My PC is used only for gaming, and the Intel Core i5-12400F and Ryzen…
Which AM4 motherboard is the best budget upgrade for two NVMe SSDs?
I'm looking to replace my MSI B450M-A Pro Max II with an inexpensive AM4 motherboard that gives me more NVMe storage options. My current system has a Ryzen…
What’s the Most Cost-Effective CPU Upgrade for My AM4 Gaming PC?
I'm trying to improve my PC's gaming performance without replacing the whole system. My current build has a Ryzen 7 1700X, RTX 2070, Gigabyte B450 AORUS PRO-CF motherboard,…
Can a Gigabyte A520M K V2 Handle a Ryzen 7 5700X3D?
I currently have a Gigabyte A520M K V2 motherboard with a Ryzen 5 5500. Since the board is known to have relatively weak VRMs, I'm wondering whether upgrading…
One DDR4 Stick Stopped Booting After Upgrading to a Ryzen 7 5700X
I had four 8GB DDR4 sticks installed and recently upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 5 3600 to a Ryzen 7 5700X. After the upgrade, one stick no…
Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a worthwhile gaming upgrade from the Ryzen 5 3600?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3600, and it has started to become the limiting part in my gaming system. I'd like to stay in the mid-to-high-end range,…
What’s the best-value upgrade for my Ryzen 3 1200 and RX 6600 system?
I'm looking for the best PC upgrade I can make for around $200/€200. My current system has a Ryzen 3 1200, Radeon RX 6600, MSI A320M PRO-VD/S motherboard,…
Which CPU cooler will fit my ASUS Prime B450M-K II?
I have been using a PC with an ASUS Prime B450M-K II motherboard for about four years. The CPU runs around 60°C at idle, reaches about 70°C in-game,…
Is This Ryzen 5 5600 Build Balanced, or Am I Overspending on the Wrong Parts?
I'm planning a relatively affordable PC upgrade in PLN and would like some advice before buying. I want a noticeable improvement over my current system, but I also…
Is a Ryzen 7 5700 upgrade worth it for 1080p gaming on a $600 CAD budget?
I want to rebuild my aging PC mainly to play Nightreign at 1080p and around 60 FPS. Maximum settings would be ideal, but I'm fine lowering some settings.…
Is upgrading from a Ryzen 5 5600G to a Ryzen 7 5700X worthwhile for 1080p gaming?
I'm not very experienced with PC building and would appreciate some advice. My current system has a Ryzen 5 5600G, an Asus Prime A320M-K motherboard, a Radeon RX…