I'm planning a high-end PC focused on AAA gaming at high settings, long-term reliability, low noise, and strong thermals. My current parts list includes a Ryzen 9 9950X3D,…
I'm planning a full upgrade from my AM4 system and already have 64 GB of RAM, so I'm currently choosing a new CPU and motherboard. I'm leaning toward…
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.…
I've assembled a new system with a GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard, Ryzen 7 9850X3D, 32 GB DDR5-6000 memory, an ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 OC, Samsung 9100…
I just finished building a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X, RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, a 2TB SSD, and an MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi…
I'm building my first gaming and work PC and I tend to overthink component choices, so I'd appreciate some advice on the motherboard. The options and local prices…
I have been troubleshooting months of system-wide stuttering on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D, ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7, 64GB DDR5-6000, and RTX 5060 Ti system. The issue…
I'm trying to set up my Samsung 990 Pro SSD on my X870E motherboard, which already has its own heatsink for the M.2 slot. The issue is that…
If I get a 9950X3D processor paired with an X870E motherboard, how many PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs can I install without affecting the GPU's performance, keeping it at…
I'm planning to build a rig with a 9950X3D processor and an X870E motherboard, but I'm unsure about the PCIe lane distribution. Specifically, I want to know how…