What GPU upgrade makes sense for my new i7-13700K build?
I recently started building and upgrading my own PC. My original 2016 system had a GTX 970, an ASUS Prime Z170-A motherboard, 16GB of DDR4, an i7-6700, a…
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What GPU upgrade makes sense for my Ryzen 7 7700X build?
I upgraded my motherboard, CPU, memory, and case within the last six months, and now I want to replace my Radeon RX 6600 with a graphics card that…
Should I replace my old power supply before installing a new GPU?
My graphics card may have failed recently. When I tried starting the PC with the card installed, the system repeatedly powered on and shut off with a clicking…
Refurbished GTX 1060 Causes No Display or USB Response
My nine-year-old GTX 1050 Ti recently died, so I bought a refurbished GTX 1060 Windforce OC 6GB as a replacement. The new card's fans spin, but when it…
Is there a brand-new GPU that still supports Windows 8.1?
I'm building a high-end PC for gaming and video editing and would prefer to keep using Windows 8.1. I don't want Windows 10 or 11 because of their…
What GPU should I upgrade to for under $1,000?
I recently started playing the new Ace Combat game, and my current graphics card struggles unless I lower every setting. Performance is smooth at minimum quality, but the…
Can an RTX 3050 run safely with an i5-7500 and a 190W power supply?
I have a system with an Intel Core i5-7500 and a 190W power supply, likely in a compact prebuilt case. I'm considering adding an RTX 3050 and want…
New RTX 5060 PC turns on, but the monitor shows no signal
I just bought a €1,100 PC with an MSI GeForce RTX 5060. When I powered it on for the first time, the monitor stayed off and the graphics…
Monitor Loses Signal and PC Fans Suddenly Run at Full Speed
My computer occasionally loses the monitor signal, while the system unit becomes unresponsive and all the cooling fans ramp up to maximum speed. I haven't noticed any overheating.…
Which GPU is the best choice around $200: RX 5700 XT, Arc A750, or RTX 2070?
I have about $200 USD to spend on a graphics card, and the best options I've found so far are the Radeon RX 5700 XT, Intel Arc A750,…
Which Graphics Card Should I Pair With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D for Gaming?
I'm planning a gaming PC built around a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and I'm deciding between an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, an RTX 5070, and an…
Is this noise coil whine or a fan resonance?
I'm trying to identify a noise coming from my graphics card. It only appears when the fans are running at roughly 70–75% speed and disappears at both lower…
Is a Broken PCIe Slot Retention Clip a Problem If the GPU Still Works?
I accidentally broke the plastic retention clip on my motherboard's PCIe slot while removing my graphics card. The GPU is fully seated, secured to the case with the…
New RTX 5060 PC Turns On but Monitor Shows No Signal
I just bought a €1,100 desktop with an MSI GeForce RTX 5060. When I started it, the monitor stayed off and the graphics card did not appear to…
Which GPU would be a good fit for this gaming PC build?
I'm putting together a gaming PC and would appreciate some advice choosing a graphics card. I already own the 1TB SSD and 850W power supply, so those parts…
Which Graphics Card Pairs Best With a Ryzen 7 7800X3D for Gaming?
I'm planning a gaming PC built around a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. I'm choosing between an RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM, an RTX 5070 that stretches my…
How can I align my GPU with the case without damaging the PCIe slot?
The screw holes on my graphics card's bracket do not line up with the case holes. I can force the card into position and screw it down, but…
What GPU should I upgrade to from an RX 480?
I received my first PC from my uncle, and it's a bit of a Frankenstein build. I mainly play DOOM, Minecraft with shaders, and Red Dead Redemption 2,…
PC turns on but monitor suddenly shows “No Signal” after a bump
My computer was running Minecraft last night when my dog lightly bumped the case and the screen immediately froze. I shut the PC down, unplugged it, restarted it,…
My RTX 3060 Ti is crashing with VIDEO_TDR_ERROR—should I replace it?
My RTX 3060 Ti suddenly started crashing while sitting at the desktop and shows a VIDEO_TDR_ERROR. I'm not very experienced with troubleshooting hardware, so I'm unsure whether the…