Could a 43 km car ride without the PC’s original foam damage a high-end build?
I recently transported my high-end PC about 43 km by car and am worried that leaving out the original polystyrene inserts may have allowed road vibrations to damage…
motherboard safety
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.…
Could Plugging My Cooler Master RGB Cable in Backward Damage the Motherboard?
I was replacing my CPU and installed a Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB cooler on an MSI B550-A PRO motherboard. I initially connected the cooler's RGB cable the…
Is buying a used MSI Pro Z890-A WiFi motherboard safe?
I'm considering buying a used MSI Pro Z890-A WiFi motherboard for about $230. It seems like a strong board, but I'm unsure whether buying a motherboard secondhand is…
Is It Safe to Power On a Motherboard With a Displaced SMD Component?
I have an MSI B650M Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard with a small three-lead surface-mounted component that appears to have shifted onto the neighboring pad. The nearby component may…
Has ASRock Addressed the 9800X3D CPU Damage Concerns?
I'm planning to buy a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and noticed that ASRock motherboards are among the least expensive recommended options. Before choosing one, I'd like to know whether…
My PC Was Soaked by Rainwater—Should I Replace the PSU and GPU?
I came home from work and found my computer soaked because of a ceiling leak. The PC was powered off, but the power supply switch was still on.…
Do I really need an anti-static wrist strap for building my PC?
I'm starting to build my own PC, but I'm a bit worried about damaging the motherboard or other components during the assembly process. Is it really necessary to…