Posts by Thomas Howard18

What kind of GPU would you all recommend:

The build is as follows:

CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
MOBO - MSI MAG TOMAHAWK B550
RAM - 32GB DDR4 3600Mhz G.Skill Trident Z
MONITOR - 32" 1440p

I was leaning toward an RX 6650 XT, though perhaps someone here has a more enlightened perspective...

As for the budget, I haven't quite settled on a number myself... maybe somewhere in the $300-$500 range...

Something like that, I suppose. It’s a two-story house, three bedrooms, plus the living room... and then there's the security camera setup requiring PoE, which means the cabling requirements start adding up much faster than one might expect. I'll take a look at that site you sent over...

Hello,

I’m currently in the middle of wiring up an apartment within a single-family home, and since I have the chance to do it right from the ground up, I’ve decided to install a complete network infrastructure...
I've settled on using Cat6 FTP for the whole setup.
The issue is finding a decent deal, because I'm looking at needing upwards of 300 meters of cable, which adds up quickly...
So far, the best price I've managed to track down was through this vendor, but unfortunately, they're currently out of stock.
https://www.amazon.com/example-product-link

Thanks in advance.

Here is how I’ve put this build together so far:

Core i7-12700K
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk
16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill DDR4 3600MHz CL16
Arctic Cooling Freezer 34 eSports DUO
Fractal Design Focus G
Seasonic Core GD 650W 80 PLUS Gold

I already have the GPU and the drives ready to go.

Any red flags or suggestions for changes...

Hello,

I’m looking for some perspective on whether this motherboard is a solid pairing for a Core i7-12700K, and I'd also appreciate any recommendations you might have regarding memory selection.
For the motherboard, my budget is roughly $433 (unless anyone can suggest a superior alternative)
As for the RAM, I'm willing to spend up to about $333

Would this specific memory be compatible—meaning, would it actually run at 4400—or am I just chasing a pipe dream by aiming for those speeds?

Thanks 😵

I’m looking for some solid advice on picking up a new monitor, ideally in the $250 to $1167 range.
The main thing here is photo editing—that’s my priority—though I do plan on doing some gaming as well.
Personally, I’m really not interested in anything smaller than a 27" screen.

Thanks in advance.

What’s the actual distinction between the rated response time and what you get in real-world performance...
Let's look at my current setup for context.
Series Corsair Vengeance LPX
Memory Type DDR4
Storage Capacity 16GB (4GBx4)
Dual-Channel kit Dual-Channel kit
Tested Speed 2800MHz
Response Time 16-16-16-36-2N
Standard Voltage 1.20v
Registered/Unbuffered Unbuffered
Error Checking Non-ECC
JEDEC Standard 2133MHz
SPD Voltage 1.20v
Fan lncluded No
Height 40 mm / 1.58 inch
Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Features Overclocking Profile Ready

Now, comparing this to another set
Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity: 8GB (2x4GB)
Speed: 2800MHz
Response Time: 16-18-18-36
Voltage: 1.2V

Format: Unbuffered DIMM
Pin Out: 288 Pin
Overclocking Profile
Aluminum Heat Sink: Anodized Aluminum

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So the voltage is identical at 1.2V
Both run at 2800MHz
They both claim C16 in the titles, which leads me to assume the latency is the same, yet when I look at the official response times listed on their respective websites, they don't match up at all...

So, I’m currently running this memory
2 x DDR4 G.Skill RipJaws 4, 4GB,F4-2800C16Q-16GRK
which totals 8GB...
I’m looking to bump that up to 16GB, and now I’m stuck wondering if it’s smarter to just grab a fresh 2x8GB kit from a reliable brand, or perhaps go with a 4x4GB setup... or, given that I can't find these exact sticks anywhere locally in my neck of the woods, maybe I should just pick up two more 4GB sticks from a different manufacturer, like
Corsair Vengeance LPX

Thanks

I finally pulled the trigger on a Fortron unit; the price point combined with that five-year warranty was just too hard to pass up... My only real hang-up now is deciding between the Hyper 700 or the Hyper 600 w modular version, and I’m looking for some insight beyond just how clean the cable management looks.
The 700W model is $186, while the modular 600W one is $196, so the actual cost isn't really the deciding factor here.

The build specs are: Intel i5-4590, Z170 motherboard, Intel SSD, Seagate HDD, 8GB 2800MHz DDR4, Zalman Z3 Plus case, and a GTX 960

Both power supplies would technically provide more than enough juice for this setup... If anyone has any specific reasoning that might tip the scales toward one over the other, I'm all ears.

What kind of power supply would you suggest in the 500 to $200...
I've been weighing the options between the Thermaltake Smart 630 w sebe and the Fortron Hyper 600 w, though I’m wondering if there might be something actually worth considering instead...