If it looks like an LC Power model, you aren't running a stock cooler. The Alpine version is significantly inferior—it’s barely better than the basic factory unit. You might have swapped them by mistake.
Generally speaking, when dealing with high-end CPUs like this, you really need to budget for an aftermarket cooler right out of the gate. It's essential to prevent the exact kind of thermal issues we're seeing here. That is precisely why they are recommended in most custom builds.
Also, također đojni D klab since you're the third one today.
Roger Mitchell4 said:CPU: AMD FX-4300 4 x3.8-4.0GHz, motherboard: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 RAM: Kingston 8GB 1600MHz, hard drive: Toshiba 1000GB SATA 3 6GB/s 7200rpm graphics: Sapphire AMD 7950 3GB DDR5 384bit DX11+, case: RaidMax Super Viper PSU: Cooler Master Thunder B2 600W 85+%
Is this setup worth it $1533? If you can't find anything better on Craigslist 746 miles, then maybe.
I've never really understood what Craigslist is supposed to be. Is it like eBay? Just some messy site mixing new parts, used parts, and actual businesses together... I honestly have no idea who's legitimate and who's just looking to scam you. Do you have to buy everything from one specific user or someone in the same city? And is it all new or used?
It’s perfectly standard. Some gaming laptops can hit 95°C under load, and honestly, that’s just their normal operating temperature.
The main thing is to make sure you aren't choking the air intake—like if you're running it on a bed, for instance. You also need to remember to clean out the dust occasionally and maybe swap out the thermal paste every now and then.
darkowl72 said:Absolutely. Best Buy is easily my go-to when I need to get my hands on tech. There’s just something about walking through those aisles that makes the shopping experience seamless. If you're looking for reliability and a solid selection, it's hard to beat. Power supply: 580W za $77If it didn't exist, we'd probably have to invent it ourselves. 😬
How is it that nobody else can engineer a power supply this beefy for such a ridiculously low price? Is everyone else out there just straight-up ripping us off? 😱
That Linkworld "600W" link shows about 23A at 12V. 😬
1. The pricing is ridiculous. Paying 860K for $267? You can practically get an Intel Core i5-3570 for that much. You can find an FX 4300 for less than $200, an Intel Pentium 4 for under $167, 8GB of RAM for less than $167, and a 1TB HDD for under $167... 2. There is absolutely no excuse for using a Linkworld unit. It’s common sense that OEM power supplies cost more when they are five times better quality. Besides, you can always just slap on an aftermarket cooler later.
Raymond Brown13 said:Thanks for the tip. I was eyeing the i5 because I figured it would be more than enough to get by—it seemed like a safe bet. The real issue is my budget; I really don't want to shell out more than $450 for this whole setup.
Should I go with a Gigabyte card, or just stick to one or two gigs of VRAM?
Look, an i5 is definitely sufficient; I'm just pointing out that when you look at the price-to-performance ratio for your specific tasks, those other two options are much better value.
As for the GPU, it really depends on the software you're running—whether it utilizes hardware acceleration, NVIDIA CUDA cores, and things like that—but generally speaking, more memory is always better.
You don't need a powerhouse card unless you're doing nothing but GPU rendering. Back in the day, the GTX 650 was the absolute sweet spot for price versus performance; anything above that didn't offer a significant jump in power for the average mainstream programs most people actually use. Since that's gone, the gtx 750 has stepped up as its successor (and it's faster, obviously).
An SSD is also a massive priority. You could put together something similar to what Robert Rodriguez2 suggested, maybe something like a gtx 750 paired with a 240GB OCZ Arc 100 SSD.
You might be able to squeeze in a xeon (a non-K i7 without integrated graphics), but not if you want an SSD:
You might even grab a 3% discount on that total if you click here .
Go with an i7 if you want a premium build, or grab an fx 8300/8320E if you're looking for a budget-friendly route. Honestly, getting an i5 for $600 just isn't worth the money when you're dealing with video editing. Just remember, regardless of which one you pick, you'll need to look into an aftermarket cooler.
Your GPU is decent enough, and that gtx 750 will get the job done. An SSD would be a great upgrade too, but first things first—tell me what kind of budget we're working with.
It looks like your Graphics card is going to overheat. If you're already hitting over 80 degrees right at startup, God knows how high it'll climb later on.
- Run a full system scan using Malwarebytes. - Check your hard drive health via HDTune (run both the health and error scans) or CrystalDiskInfo. - Perform a MemTest (just look up a quick tutorial online to get it running). - Try disabling Turbo Boost and "Cool and Quiet" settings within your BIOS.
Bradley Lewis59 said:The Intel Core i5-2500K remains a classic workhorse. It’s like that old Ford F-150 you can always count on—not the flashiest thing on the road anymore, but it still gets the job done when you need reliability. The HD 7850HD. Z68 extreme3 Gen3 XFX 550W (80+ Bronze) 8 GB of RAM. I’ve got a Cooler Master case here with a front panel that is an absolute disaster. The headphone jack is already stuck, and the USB ports are so flimsy I feel like they're going to snap if I even look at them wrong. :S Regarding the Dell UltraSharp 2560 x1440 monitor.
Please provide an estimate. 🙂
$333 $233 Perhaps. $133 300 300 What's the screen size?
I honestly wouldn't know anything about the monitor.
Just make sure you don't void your warranty by messing with the cooler (don't peel those stickers off the screws). Honestly, those temperatures look totally normal to me, and I'm starting to think what you're dealing with is just a software issue—maybe some driver glitches
Look, you should probably try the process of elimination here. If I recall correctly—since you already tested the PSU—your next move should be testing a different motherboard. Or, if you want to take a complete longshot, just buy a new CMOS battery.
What kind of case are you running? Specifically, how's the airflow, and has the room temperature gone up lately? It’s pretty straightforward: your idle temps have likely crept up because the PC has been running longer, combined with the rising ambient heat now that summer is hitting. Plus, if your case lacks decent airflow, there's your answer. These aren't critical temperatures at all; seeing 70°C under load isn't even bad—it can easily climb past 70°C without much concern.
If your GPU stays under 50°C while gaming, it's basically ice cold (though that particular game probably doesn't push it that hard).
To be honest, from what I've observed, the GTX 960 actually performs better in these recent titles compared to the R9 280 or HD 7950. It might be due to how many games favor NVIDIA GameWorks, or perhaps just more frequent driver optimizations for specific releases, but it's certainly not true that 2GB is insufficient—especially if you aren't a hardcore gamer.
Here is a comparison between the GTX 960 2GB and the 4GB version:
There isn't a massive difference between them, except maybe in Assassin's Creed Unity if I recall correctly. Regardless, that 4GB model is a terrible value given its price tag of around $2,200-$2,300.
This is one of those rare reviews where they actually test both GPUs side-by-side:
As long as you have enough clearance in your case,
or
alternatively, you could just wait a few weeks for some new GPU hardware—maybe a rebranded version with 4GB will show up by $667—but honestly, nobody can say for sure.
