Help! My New Build Won't POST and USB Ports Have No Power
I've recently put together a new build using parts from Microcenter. Here's what I'm working with: - AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D - ASUS X870-P Prime WiFi AM5 motherboard…
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Is a Thermal Paste Residue on My CPU a Problem?
I recently built a new PC with an AMD Ryzen 9800X3D, but encountered some issues with the motherboard. I found out it was defective after confirming it at…
Could My Ryzen CPU Be Dead After Just a Year?
I'm having issues with my PC and need help figuring out if my Ryzen 5 5500 CPU has failed or if it's a problem with the motherboard. My…
Is It Time to Replace My Power Supply After a Cable Melt?
Hey everyone, I've been experiencing some black screen issues with my setup and discovered that the PCIe power cable from my power supply to my GPU had melted.…
Struggling with FPS on PUBG after GPU Upgrade - What's Going Wrong?
Hey everyone! I just added an RTX 5060 to my system that has a Ryzen 5 5600G, but I'm not getting the performance I expected. I watched some…
Why isn't my motherboard fitting properly in my case?
I'm trying to install my ASUS B650E-E WiFi motherboard into a Pure Base 501 case, but it's not aligning correctly. I've included some pictures for reference here: https://imgur.com/a/twi682I…
How Can I Set Up a Display Interface for My Home AI System?
I'm new to building an AI system and ran into a snag. I bought a processor without internal graphics due to some sales, which I'm starting to think…
Do I Really Need the Center Guiding Standoff for My Motherboard Installation?
I'm having trouble installing my motherboard in my PC case. After getting the I/O shield in place, all the standoffs seem aligned, including the center guiding standoff. However,…
Why is my RTX 5080 running at PCIe x8 instead of x16?
Hey all! I just built my new PC earlier this week, and I noticed that my GPU is running at PCIe x8 instead of x16, which it's supposed…
Why is my new high-end PC performing worse than my old build?
I recently built a brand new PC from scratch using mostly new parts, except for an older SATA drive. However, I'm experiencing worse performance than my previous 8-year-old…
Crashing Issues with My New Core Ultra 9 285K Build
Hey everyone! I just built a new Intel PC over the weekend, and I'm running into some memory-related crashes while gaming. I've updated the BIOS and ME firmware,…
Struggling to Fit My Motherboard with Pre-Installed I/O Shield on Montech Air 903 Max
I mounted an MSI B850-P motherboard inside my Montech Air 903 Max case, but I'm having trouble fitting it. The I/O shield seems too big and won't fit.…
Could My CPU and RAM Issues Be Due to a Compatibility Problem?
I recently built a new PC and reused my RAM and motherboard. Initially, I encountered a RAM error that flicked to a CPU error light and then back…
Why is my Ryzen 7 9700x hitting 97 degrees while gaming?
I just got a new system with a Ryzen 7 9700x and I noticed that my temperatures spike to around 96-97°C whenever I game. I'm using an Ocypus…
Do I need a BIOS update for my new CPU setup?
I just finished building my new PC but I'm running into an issue during booting. I'm seeing a message that says: "Press to enter setup" but pressing delete…
Why does my Ryzen 5 5600X keep overheating and shutting down while gaming?
I recently built my first PC with a Ryzen 5 5600X and an RX 9060XT, but I'm having trouble with overheating. The system keeps resetting, which I believe…
Why Won't My Friend's Upgraded PC Boot to Windows?
A friend of mine recently upgraded his CPU to a 7800x3d and switched over to a B650 Tomahawk motherboard. I built a similar system from scratch with no…
Why does my 64GB RAM not work with my MSI B650 Gaming Plus motherboard?
Hey everyone! I recently built a new PC with an MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard. Initially, I installed 32GB of CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 RAM (2x16GB) and it…
Help! My Cooler Doesn't Fit in My Case, What Should I Do?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. I just built a new PC with an Intel Core 9 Ultra 285k, a Noctua DH15 G2 cooler, and…
Is My CPU Bubbled Up or Just Normal?
I just took apart my month-old build and noticed something odd with my CPU. It seems to have bubbly spots around the edges. Is this normal, or is…