Posts by fadedviper26

So I was just messing around with an update on my old 😁
Maybe try swapping out the USB port you're plugging into?

I see everyone keeps raving about this B450-A Pro motherboard, so is it really the sweet spot, or should I just bite the bullet and grab something a bit higher-end? Honestly, I’m getting seriously hyped to finally make the jump to AMD.

Looking at this Benchmark, it seems like the 2700x only pulls ahead in workstation tasks, while the Ryzen 5 3600 dominates everything else—plus the 2700x is actually pricier. I'm trying to wrap my head around the real-world difference between these two; I know the 2700x has those 8 cores compared to the 6 on the 3600.

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To be real with you, I've spent my entire life living on Intel's processors, and I honestly couldn't care less about chasing an extra 20 FPS by picking up an 8700K and an Intel motherboard; I'd much rather just shift things around to find a better middle ground.🙂
Also, does the stock cooler actually cut it for the Ryzen 5 3600?
Thanks

That this 7700k is only even on my radar if I can snag it for under $333, just like you mentioned earlier.
Otherwise, it's a total non-starter and feels like throwing money down the drain, mostly because I'd eventually have to overhaul both the motherboard and the CPU anyway if I ever wanted to move up to an i7 8th Gen or 9th Gen.
But that's way out of my budget right now, and besides, I'm dead set on going AMD.

I'm just looking at this for gaming, and honestly, AMD can't even touch the single-core speed of an 8600k. I'd only grab it if I could push an overclock up to 4.8 or maybe even 5.0 GHz.
Correct me if I'm totally off base here.

What would be the best Ryzen chip I could drop into my current motherboard? Maybe a 2700x?
Either way, I figure more cores is better than just sticking with 6.

Hey, so I'm running this setup right now and I'm seriously vibing with the idea of putting together an upgrade.
Mainboard plus the CPU.
RTX 3080 gaming x I7 12700K
I5 6600k
MSI Z170A SLI
HyperX 16GB DDR4 2133.
I was wondering if there's any way I can actually overclock this processor on this specific board, and more importantly, if it’ll even hold up to newer i7 or i9 chips when I finally decide to go big on a future upgrade.
Found this listing online that caught my eye, thanks!👍

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Got it, figured out the issue—I just had to manually assign a new static IP in my WiFi settings and now everything is running flawlessly

Hey, so I'm looking into this Speedport W 724V CI router.

My old ZTE Z429 router finally kicked the bucket on me, so I ended up picking this one up.
I've got two PCs hooked up via LAN and they’re running flawlessly, but my phone is acting crazy—it says it's connected to the WiFi, yet I can't load a single damn page.

My Wi-Fi is being a total joke lately—it’ll actually work for like half an hour, but then it just completely dies, and honestly, I haven't had a signal for two days straight now. I gave AT&T a call to complain, and they told me they'd try to run some remote diagnostics through a virtual technician, but yeah... absolutely nothing happened.
I’ve gone through the whole factory reset routine like a dozen times now and still nothing to show for it—honestly, I feel like I've tried every single trick in the book at this point.

Anyone else running into this issue? How'd you guys end up fixing it? 👎

I’m definitely gonna pull the trigger on an upgrade in a few months, no doubt about it.
👍 if you're looking for a solid recommendation

Grabbed an original copy of Microsoft Windows 10 off eBay
Everything seems to be running smooth so far.

fadedviper26 said:Thanks for all the advice
That Intel Core i7-9700 is definitely the way to go if you're serious about gaming.

So, after messing around with it for a bit, I think I figured out how to squeeze every last drop of performance out of this Intel Core i5-6600K.
Basically, you just fire up PUBG, pop open the Task Manager, and crank the priority setting to High—it’s wild, I'm seeing like a 20fps jump and the stuttering is totally gone, making it feel like I'm playing a completely different game, and the same thing works for Apex too.
Honestly, I might just hold off on buying that new CPU for a little while longer because this is working just fine for me.
Just a heads up though, you really can't have Google Chrome or any other background junk running while you're mid-match in PUBG, otherwise the CPU load just kills you. 👍

Thanks for all the advice
So, if we're talking pure gaming performance, that Intel Core i7-9700 is definitely the way to go.

Just asking because I stumbled upon an $667 AMD Ryzen 7 2700X bundled with a cooler and a warranty.
Honestly, my heart is set on grabbing an i7-8700K if I can find a decent deal somewhere in the States.
I’m running a 144Hz monitor, and PUBG usually sits somewhere between 90 and 150 fps.
Let's just say I'm averaging around 120fps, though those annoying little stutters definitely have a way of ruining the vibe.

Hey guys, I've got my current build laid out here and I'm trying to figure out if I should drop some cash on a new CPU or just upgrade the RAM.
Basically, whenever I'm grinding PUBG or playing G.Skill Trident Z Apex, my processor hits 90-100% usage and just stays there.
Even without an overclock, it feels like I'm totally bottlenecking my GPU.

Intel Core i5-6600K @ 4.2GHz
MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X
ASUS Prime Z170-A MSI Gaming Plus
Kingston HyperX 16GB 2133MHz

Everything is running off an SSD.
I'm leaning towards grabbing an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X since it comes with its own cooler and isn't too crazy on the wallet.
What do you all think? Any chance the RAM is the culprit here?

fadedviper26 said:So, about nine months ago, I went all out and built myself this high-end rig with an 8700k, a 1080ti, and 16GB of G.Skill RAM, and honestly, it was running like a dream until last week when I accidentally tapped my desk a little too hard with my sleeve—which, let’s be real, totally killed my vibe—and the whole thing just froze up on me. It shut down once after that, but when I tried to reboot, it wouldn't even start, throwing this "CC" error on the motherboard (it's an ASUS ROG Maximus Hero), and after some digging online, I read that it might mean the Noctua air cooler wasn't sitting quite flush against the CPU. I spent some time reseating everything and now it actually boots up and stays cool while gaming, but the second I try to pop that second stick of RAM back in, that annoying CC error pops right back up. I'm currently limping along with just 8GB, but I'm low-key terrified that there's some massive hardware failure brewing under the hood. My cooler is an R1 Cryorig air setup.

I pretty much stripped the entire build down and did a deep dive to make sure nothing was bent on the CPU socket—no bent pins, though I did find some dust bunnies I had to blow out. When I popped both sticks of RAM back in, the PC actually booted up and seems to be working fine for now.

So, about nine months ago, I went all out and built myself this high-end rig with an 8700k, a 1080ti, and 16GB of G.Skill RAM, and honestly, it was running like a dream until last week when I accidentally tapped my desk a little too hard with my sleeve—which, let’s be real, totally killed my vibe—and the whole thing just froze up on me. It shut down once after that, but when I tried to reboot, it wouldn't even start, throwing this "CC" error on the motherboard (it's an ASUS ROG Maximus Hero), and after some digging online, I read that it might mean the Noctua air cooler wasn't sitting quite flush against the CPU. I spent some time reseating everything and now it actually boots up and stays cool while gaming, but the second I try to pop that second stick of RAM back in, that annoying CC error pops right back up. I'm currently limping along with just 8GB, but I'm low-key terrified that there's some massive hardware failure brewing under the hood. My cooler is an R1 Cryorig air setup.

Just wanted to clear a few things up here.
I’m actually scaling back on the GPU because, let's be honest, an NVIDIA RTX 2080 is just way too steep for my budget right now.
As for the CPU, I'm definitely sticking with either an Intel Core i7-8700 or a 9700K—there's absolutely no way I'm settling for some weak i5.
I'm trying to figure out which graphics card would be the ultimate best buy to pair with those processors.
Maybe a 1070ti or an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?
I'll probably just hunt down a 24-inch 144Hz monitor somewhere on my own.
It would be pretty ideal if I could grab all the parts from a single shop like Best Buy to keep things simple.
Later,

Honestly, I wouldn't even mind just grabbing one massive HDD if it means I can save some cash.
A monitor that hits around 1440p at 144Hz would be perfect.
And yeah... let's be real, the price tag on this Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 is an absolute joke.

Hey there,
A buddy of mine is looking to pull the trigger on a new gaming rig and he’s hunting for these specific parts:
Motherboard
Graphics card
Processor
CPU Cooler (Intel Core i7-8700)
RAM, ideally at 3200MHz
2 Hard drives (he's already got an SSD)
And a case
Plus a monitor

His budget is sitting around $1,800 to $2,200.
Of course, if you guys know a way to put together a total "best buy" beast for less cash, please let me know.
He was actually offered this setup:
Basically, he needs a killer GPU to pair up with that 8700K, mostly because he lives for PUBG but also wants to crush whatever new titles drop down the line.
It looks like nobody is even selling the Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti anymore, so we're definitely looking at the RTX series.
As for the monitor, nothing under 144Hz or smaller than 24 inches.
He'd prefer a shop that offers free assembly and shipping anywhere in the US.
He'll be paying in installments, and he'll just grab a mouse and keyboard later on.
Anyway, thanks for the help with the builds!