Will This Corsair DDR5 Kit Work Even If It Isn’t on the Motherboard QVL?
I'm new to building PCs and didn't realize memory QVL lists existed until after buying my parts. I have a Corsair 32GB DDR5-6000 kit rated at CL38 with…
AMD AM5
What should I upgrade for higher 1080p FPS while keeping my RTX 3060?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3600 with an RTX 3060 and usually get around 100 FPS in FPS games at 1920×1080 on the lowest settings. I'd like…
What AM5 CPU and components should I upgrade to for higher 1080p FPS?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3600 with an RTX 3060, but I'm only getting around 100 FPS in competitive FPS games at 1920×1080, even with the lowest…
Will My DDR5-6000 XMP RAM Work with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D on the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX?
I'm putting together a system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and already have a 32GB (2×16GB) G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 CL36 kit, model F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RS. It uses an…
Is the NZXT N9 X870E safe to buy after the CPU burnout reports?
I'm considering the NZXT N9 X870E because its features and current price are very appealing. However, I've seen reports that this motherboard may have caused processors to fail.…
Is 2x32GB DDR5 better than adding two more 16GB sticks?
I currently have 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 in a 2x16GB kit and am considering adding another 2x16GB kit to reach 64GB. My system uses a Ryzen 7…
Is it worth switching from a Core i9-13900KF to AM5 just for a white motherboard?
I currently have a Core i9-13900KF in an ASUS Prime Z790-V WiFi motherboard, and the system is working perfectly. I'm considering replacing the motherboard with a cleaner-looking white…
Should I choose Intel for better value now or AM5 for a longer gaming upgrade path?
I'm building my first gaming PC with a Radeon 9070 XT and 32GB of DDR5 for 1440p gaming. Most of the games I play should be GPU-limited rather…
Do I need a different PSU for a motherboard with 24-pin, 8-pin, and 4-pin power connectors?
I'm upgrading from an Intel system to AMD and replaced my MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI motherboard with an ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI. The old board used a…
Best Upgradeable AM5 Gaming PC Build Under $2,000 in Australia?
I'm planning a new gaming PC in Australia with a budget of roughly $2,000. It's been more than ten years since I built a system, and the prebuilts…
What’s the best gaming PC build for around $1,800?
A recent thunderstorm damaged both my air conditioner and gaming PC, and I'm expecting roughly $1,800 from my power company claim for the computer. I'm in the United…
Should I replace my failing i9-14900K with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
My i9-14900K has been running for a little over two and a half years and was stable until recently, despite installing the latest BIOS and microcode updates. Now…
Should I switch from a failing i9-14900K to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
My i9-14900K has been running for a little over two years and was stable until recently. I applied the recommended BIOS and microcode updates, but Windows updates now…
Why is my DDR5-6400 XMP memory unstable on a Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
I'm building an AMD system with an MSI MPG B650 Carbon WiFi motherboard and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. I bought a 64GB G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6400 CL32 kit,…
Should I Keep DDR5 That Passes TestMem5 but Fails Karhu After 13 Hours?
I bought a used Corsair Dominator Titanium 96GB DDR5-6000 CL30 kit made up of four 24GB modules for an AM5 system with an ASUS X870E-E motherboard and a…
MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi isn’t detecting any wireless networks
I'm using an MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard with an AMD Ryzen processor, but Windows isn't detecting the onboard Wi-Fi at all. I had no internet connection,…
Is a 40-Second Boot Time Normal for a New AM5 Gaming PC?
I recently built a new PC with help from a friend and wanted to check whether its startup time is reasonable. The system has a Ryzen 7 7800X3D,…
What's the Best Budget Upgrade for My Friend's PC Build?
My friend has a PC with an Intel i5-10400F, 32GB of DDR4 RAM at 3200MHz (but it seems the CPU can only utilize around 2100-2400MHz), and a small…