Posts by Carl Bennett8

Kenneth Ortiz4 said:Nobody?

If I were in your shoes, I’d go with the Core i5 9600K paired with a Z390 A-Pro model.
You can handle the rest of the build yourself...

Kimberly Gomez34 said:Honestly, I think that’s a crazy move. Unless someone is handing you a used one for dirt cheap, it just doesn't make sense. Even right now, we all know the current LGA1200 socket won't stay relevant for much longer—one more generation comes out in a few months and it's basically dead. And don't even get me started on the older 1151v2 socket.

The Core i5 9600K might still be a decent gaming CPU, but it isn't exactly future-proof, nor is it worth the money at these price points. Plus, your upgrade paths are limited and overpriced compared to what you could get with something brand new. There's also the issue that old sockets vanish from store shelves pretty quickly; if your motherboard dies, for example, you'll be hunting for used parts, which is rare and expensive.

http://forum.pcekspert.com/showthread.php?t=272026

Thanks,
which motherboard would you suggest for a Ryzen 5 3600?

Kimberly Gomez34 said:10th gen won't fit in a Z390 because that uses the LGA1200 socket, not this one.

From there, you really only have one CPU option that makes sense for your build: the Core i5 10600K. If you decide to go with a Z490 motherboard, I’d suggest skipping the cheaper AsRock models—they've really gone downhill lately.

At the end of the day, it all just comes down to your budget.

Thanks.
One more thing...
If I went with a Z390 board using a Core i5 9600K, how much future-proofing am I actually getting?
Also, do you have any experience buying from Best Buy?

I’m also looking for some recommendations on a gaming motherboard and CPU combo.
I was thinking about going with a 10th Gen Core i5 and a Z390 motherboard.
When it comes to gaming, Intel just feels like my number one choice...

Hi,
A friend of mine is looking at getting his son a PC for under $1667 to run AutoCAD.
He’d ideally like 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.
He sent me this build, but even a novice could tell it's a mistake to buy a pre-built like this...

Computer

Thanks in advance for any suggestions on the specs. As long as they offer free assembly and shipping, I'm open to shops anywhere in the US...

crimsonstag84 said:You mean the RAM $283 😁

It’s likely a 2x8GB HyperX Fury kit (CL14 2133MHz)...

That seemed a bit odd to me too...
Actually, I bought it with 8GB (two 4GB sticks) and just added an 8GB one later...

Plus some peripherals (everything else has a warranty, except the PC)
G-SR mouse pad
Logitech G403 mouse
Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2 keyboard

Is this worth it?
http://www.craigslist.com/cs/computer/20086090

Carl Bennett8 said:Hey there. I've got this PC being offered to me for about $2167(parts only)
I'm looking for a realistic idea of its value and current condition. Here are some photos...

https://www.yogile.com/r1gz842v#21t

Case: Fractal Core 2500
RAM: 16GB DDR3 HyperX 1866MHz
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K
GPU: AMD R9 390 8GB Overclocked
SSD: Kingston 240GB
Motherboard: Asus Maximus 7 Hero
HDD: 2TB

Hi there. I've got this PC build on offer for about $1,000 (just the tower itself).
I could really use a realistic opinion on its value, so here are a few photos.

https://www.yogile.com/r1gz842v#21t

I'm looking for some recommendations on a workstation specifically for video and photo editing. It definitely needs at least 32GB of RAM.

What are your thoughts on these two setups?
link

link

Hey everyone. Could I get a rough estimate on what this setup is worth?

CPU i3 4130 3.4ghz
GPU Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti Palit Edition
RAM 8GB DDR3
PSU ATX 420W
2 HDD, one 500GB, one 1TB
SSD Samsung 750evo 128GB
Motherboard GA-H16M-DS2V

For peripherals, I'm including a VG248QE monitor$1000
SteelSeries Sensei mouse, basically new, worth about $75
SteelSeries 6GV2 keyboard, brand new$250
Razer Goliathus mousepad, the large one, worth about $100

If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM and I can send over some photos...
Just so you know, this rig has had a few upgrades over time...

It runs fast and perfectly...

Timothy Kim60 said:At that price point, you're lucky if you can even find a decent monitor. I've been checking through my corporate procurement channels, and everything available seems stuck on VGA. In this day and age, having at least an HDMI or DVI port along with 1080p should be the bare minimum requirement. If you're looking for 75Hz within that budget, you're probably going to be stuck with a TN panel...

I actually picked up a VG248QE on Craigslist for $533. It's honestly hard to believe you can't find a basic Full HD 75Hz monitor for that kind of money nowadays...

Is it actually possible to find a 75Hz monitor for under $120?

6gv2, picked this up yesterday, absolutely thrilled...

crimsonstag84 said:The processor should hold up for a little while longer...

That’s great, thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for. I might even see if I can track it down on eBay...
Once I get this installed, how much would a solid CPU run me?

Timothy Kim60 said:Wrong socket—you actually need an 1155. Your GPU is definitely the bottleneck here compared to that CPU, which is still holding its own. That said, I’m worried your power supply won't handle anything serious. Just look up the specific model online...

Man, the PSU is just a Spire ATX 420W PFC N PSU
Something like this power supply specs

I don't have the link handy😁

Greetings, here is my current setup...

It’s got 8GB of DDR3 RAM now... though it only had 4GB when I first picked it up...
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090...
Running an i3 2100 clocked at 3.1 GHz...
Power draw sits at around 420W...
The motherboard is a Gigabyte H61M-DS2V...

I'm looking for a processor that can handle modern games on medium settings. I have about... $667 I'm open to suggestions, though I suspect the CPU might be the bottleneck here... maybe we could look at a new CPU and GPU combo...
Does it run... For instance...

Thanks...

So, my mouse and keyboard occasionally freeze up (though the mouse happens more often), forcing me to reboot the whole PC just to get things moving again.
I doubt it's the cables or the hardware itself, so I'm leaning towards a faulty USB-port. I'm using a Logitech G500 mouse and a basic Havik membrane keyboard I picked up just last week.
The system is clean and definitely doesn't have any viruses. What should my next move be? It seems logical that if they work fine immediately after a restart, the issue lies within the system...
I also spotted a suspicious-looking app in Task Manager called SWusb. Here's a screenshot.
task manager screenshot

And because of this, I can't even install Chrome on the machine.

Chrome screenshot

I did run some updates—had about 200 waiting, totaling about 1GB. That was through Windows update.

Windows update screenshot

William Richardson12 said:Every time you swap out or pop in some Microsoft memory, you really ought to—strictly recommended, actually—do a CMOS reset. It’s the only way to make sure this kind of nonsense doesn't happen. Just because some readout somewhere claimed they were there doesn't mean all 6GB were actually usable...

That was likely the issue. Thank God, everything is finally running smoothly now...