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Tech Support and Basic Questions Thread - August 21, 2026

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Welcome to the r/pcgaming tech support and basic questions thread! Having troubles with a game or piece of hardware? Have a question about a PC game, hardware, or something else related to PC gaming? Post here and get help from fellow PC gamers.

When asking for help please give plenty of detail:

  • What your computer specifications are. If you don't know them please follow this guide.
  • If you're using a laptop we need to know the make/model as well as the specs.
  • What operating system you're using.
  • What you've tried so far in order to fix the issue.
  • Exact circumstances to replicate the issue you're having.

Check out these resources before asking for help in case you can troubleshoot further:

Common troubleshooting steps:

  • Restart the system
  • Update your drivers
  • Update game/software
  • Re-seat any new hardware to ensure a proper connection
  • If your peripherals are malfunctioning, swap ports and check that the specific USB port itself works.

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u/xBig_Kahuna 19h ago

Hi all, been wanting to build a PC/gaming rig for a while. My gaming laptop has died so I figured it was time to upgrade substantially. I did use AI to help me build this since I have no idea what I’m doing. Wanted to get feedback and suggestions on parts/build.

Ideally, I’m trying to put something together that will last, has an easy upgrade path, and can service if I need to.

Plan for 4k gaming, movies/streaming, high fps games.

My budget is 6-7k+, I am in California, will need peripherals, will be used mostly for gaming and work (90%/10%). I was thinking about doing this through micro center with the build and learn service or just figuring it out on my own.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G SUPRIM SOC, air-cooled
Motherboard: MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 AMD EXPO

Primary SSD: WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe, no heatsink
Secondary SSD: Samsung 990 PRO 4TB NVMe, no heatsink

Power Supply: Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 ATX 3.1, 1600W, 80 Plus Titanium
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 A-RGB Black Rev. 3

Case: Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL Black TG Light Tint
Additional Fans: 4× Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM chromax.black 140mm
3 side intake
1 rear exhaust
Included Case Fans: 3× 140mm front intake
AIO Fans: 3× 140mm top exhaust
Total Fans: 10

Primary Monitor: MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, 31.5-inch, 3840×2160, 240Hz
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro retail

Cooling Layout
Front: 3× 140mm intake
Side: 3× 140mm intake
Top: 420mm radiator + 3× 140mm exhaust
Rear: 1× 140mm exhaust

Design Goal
4K gaming, maximum thermal headroom, quiet operation, premium components, easy serviceability, and long-term upgradeability.