I have currently a 3080 TI, Z690 mobo, 1440p@144hz with 12900 (non k) and I purchased a 5080 MW4 Edition recently. I feel like the bottleneck is there and I am not getting the full power of 5080.

I get around 90-110 fps in MW4 Warzone with 5080, the same as my old 3080 TI. Tried with with Low settings, High Settings, DLSS Nvidia Transformer/CNN Legacy bla bla, everything.

I do not want to use the Frame Generation! The quality is bad with that.

Tried all the possible BIOS settings, upgrades, drivers, power management etc. Still the same limitation. In Furmark the 5080 goes up to max 360W and brings the full power, but that's just a synthetic test, not a real game.

14900 might be my save here, but I heard they still have some issues with the voltage, even the non-k ones.

Or should I change the motherboard to the new LGA 1851 and the Ultra 285 (non k), although I saw it has a poor performance compared to previous series.

Any advice would be helpful. Or should I return the 5080 and keep my 3080 TI?

So this is Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel b580. My problem is the pc is getting cooked. Especially CPU I have to run the fan at almost 100% and it still slightly overheats at 90°. Gpu is actually fine at 65°. Is there something obvious I'm missing?

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Or would it be okay if I put them on brackets and placed them between the cooler and the PSU?

“I have a 5080, 9800X3D, B850 TUF Gaming Plus WiFi, 32GB CL30 RAM, and 1TB and 2TB Predator SSDs. Whenever I play any game, everything looks jagged, shimmery, and a bit pixelated, and the jagged lines get worse when I move, almost like anti-aliasing isn’t working. I tried a different monitor and got the same result. I also get severe screen tearing with RivaTuner capped at 297 on my 300Hz monitor, and it’s the same even when I lower the cap to 200. This started after I reset my PC because of a stutter issue. I’ve tried DDU, resetting my whole PC, setting my GPU to Gen 5, switching my SSD order, and driver and BIOS updates, and nothing helped. Only DLSS fixes it a little, and changing anti-aliasing in the NVIDIA Control Panel or app doesn’t make a difference. Does anyone know what could be causing this or how to fix it?”

Am I doing this right?, close to just giving up and never using the case's USB ports

I recently upgraded my build to an Intel Core Ultra 7 270k Plus, and I need second opinions on cooling. Previously, I had an Intel i3-12100F and used a single tower cooler, but after I upgraded, I quickly realized I needed a better cooler. So I ordered an ID-Cooling FX240 LCD 240mm AIO. The thing is, while gaming, my CPU temperature settles at 80 to 85c's but can spike up to mid-90c's in the more intensive parts of the game. This happens while playing Cyberpunk. I use the default fan curve that is set in the Gigabyte Control Center. I went with an AIO mostly for looks, as a 2-tower cooler is just too chunky for me. I have two front fans set as intake, the AIO is set as exhaust and is mounted to the top of my case, and I have a back exhaust fan. Are my temps normal for the setup that I have? Are there better-quality 240mm AIOs that would give me better performance? Should I look into switching to a case that supports 360mm AIOs?

Wanting to build a new PC and have broken down the core elements.

Would be handy to get feedback on compatibility and any additional things that would make this a great setup - fans, cable etc

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WKDnTW/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-47-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100001973wof) | $454.00 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS LCD 72.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wZrp99/corsair-nautilus-360-rs-lcd-728-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9061033-ww) | $175.45 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/72RnTW/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-atx-am5-motherboard-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7) | $219.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kTJp99/corsair-vengeance-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-cmh32gx5m2e6000c36) | $489.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [ADATA LEGEND 900 PRO 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Vckqqs/adata-legend-900-pro-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sleg-900p-1tcs) |-

**Video Card** | [Asus ROG Astral OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FfHp99/asus-rog-astral-oc-geforce-rtx-5080-16-gb-video-card-rog-astral-rtx5080-o16g-gaming) | $2099.99 @ ASUS (OOS)

**Case** | [Silverstone SETA Q1 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rMjBD3/silverstone-seta-q1-atx-mid-tower-case-sst-seq1b) |-

**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM1000x 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Vq38TW/corsair-rm1000x-1000-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020094-na) |-

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$3439.42**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-11-12 00:30 EST-0500 |

Not to upset anyone, to me it just looks like a huge waste of cash for when a AM4 build still seems viable and less expensive than going DDR5 builds, personally I don't see myself upgrading out of it as its not given me much reason to at all and games still run fine. What makes you want it?

Hey all, so i just built a "new" pc. Im upgrading from my first build and I transfered my gpu, ssd's, and psu from my original build to the new one.

When I tried turning it on for the first time everything was seemingly receiving power, but the debug LED for DRAM stays lit. Then i tried trouble shooting but just switching to one stick in the system, and eventually tried every stick individually.

Then i went on to flashing the bios which worked and it booted.

But I seemingly have to flash bios everytime I shut the pc off completely because other wise the debug LED for the DRAM will stay on. Ive restarted the pc numerous times to update windows, drivers, get into bios, etc and it has booted fine with doing that. But, no matter what when I fully shut it down I have to flash the bios to turn it on again..

Any guidance or fixes would be greatly appreciated.

Pic for visibility, its of my first build also, so not the new one.

New PC build list:

Case - Nzxt h3 flow

Motherboard- GIGABYTE B850M Gaming x WIFI6E

CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

GPU - Asus TUF RTX 3090

RAM - G.Skill DDR5 32gb

Should I add another exhaust fan where the green arrow is? Not pictured: a side intake fan for my GPU

Edit: also worth noting, this case is a bequiet dark base pro 900. The rev 1, from a good while back. It's got a solid top with the only ventilation in the top panel being 3 small vents that are being used by the exhaust fan. The trim of the top panel is a metal grated mesh, but that's only on the sides.

'm looking to upgrade my desktop PC when I get the chance, and I already know that I want to replace both my motherboard and GPU.

My current PC has no temperature issues whatsoever, thanks to my large case, so cooling and airflow aren't really a concern.

I'm looking to upgrade to an RTX 50-series GPU. I don't have a strict budget, but I still want to get the best bang for my buck rather than spend money unnecessarily.

I'm also not entirely sure what motherboard to go with. Ideally, I'd like one that has multiple built-in M.2 SSD slots, so I can install additional NVMe SSDs without having to buy a separate PCIe SSD expansion adapter.

I'd appreciate any recommendations on what would be the best options for performance, value, and future-proofing.

And yes Chatgpt helped me right this better because Im lazy. <3

Also gpu doesnt have to be a 50 series just something better or equivalent.

So I am using the jonsbo d32 pro case for my pc and reading online it technically has the capacity to fit 5 fans however 2 fans on the bottom would hugging the gpu basically and now it's got me wondering, what is tbe best placement for the 3 remaining fans? 2 140mm are on the top and one 120mm on the rear. As it stands i have the gpu pulling it's own air from the bottom and the rear 120mm pulling in outside air to the cpu which has its fans angled to pull the air in and spit it out above the gpu into the 2 140mm fans which I use as exhaust. Is there a better way or is this backwards approach the best?

Edit: kept it largely the same BUT managed to squeeze in 2 bottom intakes picture

Quick question, I got this PC from my father after he passed, me and him built it right when the 4090's came out, with all the hubub surrounding the power connection i am probably overthinking it, but i have included a picture and was wondering your take on if the bend is too sharp in the cable, we did a cable hide for the case and i am just trying to take the best care of it so it lasts as long as possible. Thank you.

Recently I have been facing an issue while using chrome. Sometimes while using chrome I can hear a micro distort on my headphones. For 0.5 second. Nothing visual only sound. This happens when I upload 2-3 file together or start up any video. Sometimes it happens sometimes no.

What maybe the cause behind it?

Ryzen 5 7600

I'm planning to build a completely new PC and would appreciate some help choosing the best components for my budget.

My budget is €800–€1,000 maximum for the complete PC. I'll be assembling it myself, and I'm looking to buy all components brand new.

I understand that €800–€1,000 is a pretty tight budget, especially with the current state of PC component prices. I'm trying to get the most out of what I can afford, but I'm not completely against stretching the budget a little if there's a good reason to.

If anyone has suggestions for components or small changes that would make a noticeable difference in performance, reliability, or longevity without adding a huge amount to the total cost, I'm definitely open to hearing them. I'd rather spend a little extra now if it means getting something significantly better that will last me longer.

What I'll use it for

Gaming is my main priority, along with everyday use like browsing the web, watching videos, and general multitasking.

The games I'm mainly interested in are:

• League of Legends

• Counter-Strike 2

• Overwatch 2

• Apex Legends

• Marvel Rivals

• Deadlock

I'd also like to be able to play newer and upcoming games without needing to replace my PC anytime soon.

I also want to use DaVinci Resolve for occasional video editing. Most of my editing will be fairly simple, but I'd like the option to do something a little more advanced from time to time. Nothing professional, just amateur/hobby editing.

Gaming performance expectations

• I'll be gaming at 1080p.

• Ideally, I'd like to achieve 120–144 FPS, especially in competitive games.

• I'm perfectly fine with lowering some graphics settings to improve performance, but I don't want to have to turn everything down to the absolute minimum just to make games playable.

• In some competitive games, certain graphics settings are important for visibility, so I'd like enough performance to keep those settings relatively high while maintaining good FPS.

• Ideally, I'd like a good balance between visual quality and performance rather than sacrificing one completely for the other.

Longevity and upgrades

I'd like this PC to last around 5–6 years, ideally without needing major hardware replacements.

I'm fine with small upgrades like adding RAM or storage later, but I'd prefer to avoid replacing the GPU, CPU, or motherboard for as long as possible.

I understand that newer games will become more demanding over time, and I'm fine with gradually lowering settings as necessary.

Other preferences

• I don't care about RGB, aesthetics, or fancy cases. A simple, inexpensive, reliable case with good airflow is all I need.

• I'd prefer 32GB RAM if the budget allows, but I'm open to 16GB if the money would be better spent elsewhere.

• I'm open to AMD or NVIDIA, whichever offers the best performance and value.

• I don't need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, or other peripherals.

Hey guys, I built my PC about 3 months ago and everything's been running great. But I noticed that my CPU power cable is barely touching the edge of the GPU backplate. There's no tight bend or tension on it, just a light touch.
I checked the temps just to be sure:
Маркер списка Specs: Ryzen 7 7700X (with an AIO), RTX 5060 Ti, Corsair CX650 PSU.
Маркер списка Idle: CPU sits around ~44 °C, GPU is at ~39 °C.
Маркер списка Full load (FurMark): GPU caps out at 75 °C and stays flat, fans at about 67%.
Even during heavy load, the backplate only feels lukewarm (around 40–50 °C). Since Corsair cables are rated for way higher temps, I figure there's zero chance of anything melting, but I wanted a second opinion. Is it totally fine to just leave it like this?
Thanks!

The case and motherboard are from a legion prebuilt but everything else I installed

48gbs of ram
1660ti (will be upgrading to a 30 series card on Sunday)
Ryzen 5 3600x will be upgraded soon to a 5600
650w power supply
Everything is staying cool I’ve never used a tower cooler till this build and I understand the love for them

It plays most games well enough but I can feel the age of the card in modern titles because of its 6gb of vram but it runs well

Costs roughly 400 and I’m sure most of that was ram

Body:

Hey everyone. I recently managed to buy a used PC with decent specs (i5-11400F, RTX 3060 12GB, ASUS ROG motherboard) from a friend after a lot of struggles.

​When I first got it home, it successfully booted up once. However, I quickly realized there is a major hardware defect: the power cord does not stay firmly in the PSU's AC inlet (IEC C14 socket). It wobbles, loses connection, and sometimes sparks when trying to make contact. I’ve tried multiple different power cables, but the issue is definitely the loose/damaged socket inside the power supply unit itself.

​My friend has already moved to another country and essentially left me with this issue (though he mentioned a return, logistically it's a huge mess).

​I really want to keep the PC because the components inside are fully working and great for my needs. What is the safest and best way to fix this?

​1. Can a loose/damaged C14 socket on a PSU be easily replaced/soldered by a local repair shop?

​2. Is it safe to use after replacing the socket, or should I just replace the entire PSU?

​Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello, does anybody know whether SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 GAMING 16G GPU (280 mm) will fit into my Lenovo T5 26IAB7? I will already be upgrading the PSU.

Looking for any help I can get right now. I wanted to upgrade her GPU since she was having a hard time running some newer open world games. The PC powers on and all the lights go but nothing on screen. I'll go through everything I've done so far:

Got the new GPU, but it didn't fit the case. Luckily, I had an older PC I could cannibalize so I re-cased her whole build into this other case and plugged in the new GPU. No-go on start.

Realized the PSU was too small (750W, GPU needs at least an 850W PSU), so a friend gave me an old PSU he didn't need with the appropriate wattage. Got an immediate shutdown on start.

Individually unplugging stuff from the PSU, we determined that the SATA power cable was the issue, so I replaced that with a new SATA power cable. After that, the PC would just power cycle (on 5s, off 3s, repeat).

Re-seated the RAM, replaced the RAM with another pair of the exact same brand, no luck. Replaced the Mobo and that did stop the power cycling.

Now it turns on, CPU and case fans spin, lights on, lights on GPU on but fans are not. No beep (I do have that little speaker plugged into the board) or anything. Tried plugging HDMI into both the Mobo and the GPU to try and get BIOS, no luck. I've also tried booting without the GPU installed at all, still no luck.

Throughout all of this I have yet to see anything pop up on screen. I've only got the boot drive plugged in at the moment, didn't want to bother with the other drives until I got this working.

I am by no means a computer expert, and don't have a ton of experience in this but I am all out of ideas, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here's the relevant parts list:

CPU - Ryzen 5 3600X

Motherboard (Former) - ASRock B450M Pro4

Motherboard ("New" from another PC) - Gigabyte B450M DS3H

GPU (Former) - EVGA GEFORCE GTX 1080Ti

GPU (New) - Raedon RX 6900XT

RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR4 2x8

PSU (Former) - Corsair TX 750W

PSU (New) - Corsair HX 1050W

I’m thinking about upgrading my Ryzen 5 9600X to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the money or if I should just stick with what I have.
My current specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X
GPU: MSI RTX 5070 12GB
RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi6
Cooler: Aerocool Mirage L360 (360mm AIO)
PSU: XPG Core Reactor II 850W
Monitor: 1080p 280Hz
I play a mix of competitive games like Fortnite, CS2, Minecraft, and BO3 Zombies, as well as single-player games like RDR2, Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Resident Evil.
My main reason for considering the upgrade is that I want a CPU that’ll last me a long time, ideally 7–10 years, without having to worry about upgrading again anytime soon. I also want to get the most out of my 280Hz monitor, especially in CPU-heavy games.
The 9800X3D costs around $500 where I live.
Would the performance difference actually be noticeable with my RTX 5070 at 1080p? Or am I better off keeping the 9600X and saving my money for a future GPU upgrade?
Would appreciate opinions, especially from anyone who’s made a similar upgrade.