https://www.custompcreview.com/forums/rss/1-latest-posts.xml/Latest posts from the CPCR CommunityenHow do I go about finding a local case modder in the Frisco, Berkeley, Albany, or El Cerrito area doing paid work? Google failed, Craigslist has nothing to list a 'wanted' ad under, and I'm out of ideas. Suggestions?Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:13:06 +0000Hey everyone, I am a newbie here.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:50:52 +0000I recently finished building my PC, but when I turn it on, it doesn't connect to the monitor and all the lights on the inside and outside of my case starting flashing white. However, all the pieces on the inside, such as fans, stay on while this happens. Does anyone have any idea what could possibly be happening?Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:46:25 +0000Hello this is my first PC build (under a $1000) and I would like your opinion and advice, and anything that can help. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PT9mbXSat, 08 Jun 2019 18:02:25 +0000Hey I’m super new to pc building (like completely new) and I’m wondering what parts I should get to make a powerful but cost-effective build. Sorry if I’m super incompetent about this stuff it’s just all so new to me.Sat, 18 May 2019 13:20:49 +0000Hey all, pardon if this is an easy one, but I’ve both googled and looked at as many videos as I could and I still seem to be missing something. I’ve replaced my graphics card, but ever since I have, my computer monitors won’t receive any signal. My computer will turn on, the fans will go, but absolutely no go on connecting with the monitors (can turn on and say ‘No signal,’ but that’s it), despite being properly connected by hdmi and the usual (as far as I know). I’ve tried moving the card to another PCI-e port in my motherboard, but still no changes. Here are my specs, if helpful. My computer is about 6-7 years old at this point, and I’ve never updated its main components until this card: New graphics card: Sapphire Radeon Nitro+ RX 580, GDDR5 Past graphics card: Radeon HD 7950, 3GB DDR5 @ 384 bits motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK power supply: 850watt Raidmax AE, 80+ Gold Certified operating System: Windows 10 All help and suggestions is appreciated. Thanks very much, all! 🙂Sat, 11 May 2019 10:57:28 +0000I am looking to put an LCD monitor in my drive bay of my custom PC. I would greatly appreciate any sort of suggestions or pointers in the right direction.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 01:59:55 +0000My new PC build, please review and advise comments. PC Build 2019Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:51:30 +0000Hey i am a competitive fortnite player who is looking for a pc with the best possible performance but still in a reasonable price range. I don't care about the looks. I am going to record ALL my gameplay, so the pc has to be able to perform while recording and it has to be able to store my vods. I am also playing on the lowest possible settings while playing stretched to get the best performance. I have already made a custom pc build and i would like your opinion on wether i should change up some parts or not. Monitor: https://www.acer.com/ac/da/DK/content/model/UM.HX0EE.002 Custom build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Laugenub/saved/n9sdXLSat, 16 Feb 2019 20:53:21 +0000Hello everyone! I want to build a computer with a ~1200€ budget, which I will mainly use for (in this order) playing, recording, streaming, running virtual machines,video editing projects and a little bit of VR. Note that I don't need my video editing to be any quick to render. I asked a good friend to build me something and she came up with the following build : - i5 9600k - Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F gaming - RTX 2060 ROG STRIX A6G - Seasonic FOCUS Plus 750 Gold For the ram/case i'll find them myself and I already got my old computer's storages The build looks good but you know I prefer to have has many people to advice me as possible + i'm clearly not up to date with the RTX, I really didn't followed the news so I have very little clue for that. I'm sorry about the poor english it is not my native language. I tried my best. Thank you very much.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:27:46 +0000What’s the max processor I could upgrade to without changing any other parts i3-8100 Msi-Z370-A Pro Gskill Ripjaws V 8G 3200 WD Blue 1TB Zotac GTX 1060 6G EVGA 500WTue, 15 Jan 2019 15:44:39 +0000Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:40:24 +0000Sat, 22 Dec 2018 17:46:59 +0000Hey guys, i built my first PC about 5 years ago and I feel it is nearing the end of its life. My question is if I should either buy all new components and start from scratch, or if I should just upgrade what I have. My only concern is if, for example, my 5 year-old motherboard would damage any new components I put in, or if any other old components will damage the new ones. This might be unreasonable to think but I'm really not sure. Thanks!Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:45:12 +0000imgur.com/a/VkYEDkH (300-400 euro budget without Graphics Card) https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/h2NNFtFri, 14 Dec 2018 10:40:14 +0000Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:31:27 +0000One of the devices that are really necessary, which will be able to give a lot more emotions and impressions from the process of the game - are headphones for gamers. The beginner player may be shocked by the variety of designs, form factors, brands, price segments on the market of modern headphones. Therefore, today we want to answer frequently asked questions from users about the choice of headphones for games. All materials presented in the article are purely subjective opinion, which can significantly differ from yours, because, as they say, tastes do not argue. It’s impossible to understand what kind of headphones are right for you, unless you yourself listen to at least a couple of representatives of each type. What you can do in the audio supermarkets at the preliminary audition. Scientists have long proved that all people have completely different perceptions of sounds and tonalities. However, we will try to give you the most general and understandable arguments in favor of or against making certain purchases, and also not biasedly evaluate their characteristics. So let's get started! Main selection criteria: Price Construction and form factor Specifications Microphone (example https://www.bestadvisor.com/best-headphones) Price from $ 60 - the key to buying decent headphones I want to immediately warn you that you should not save on gaming headphones. It will cost you more, because after a month cheap headphones will fail and you will have to buy new ones. Not to mention the emotions that you will get in them during the game process. The ears get tired, the design does not adjust, the sound can be noisy, terrible detailing - all this will give you $ 50-150 saved on the device. For a start, you will be able to meet the budget of 4-5 thousand rubles, if you fold gaming headphones more expensive class of 10 or more thousand rubles. Overpaying for 3 thousand more than for any market "sANheizer", you get a pleasant quality of materials, a much richer sound and optimal assembly of headphones, which does not creak at every touch. At the same time, the money invested in more expensive headphones will eventually pay for itself, because some manufacturers give a warranty of 36 months for their products. But even if you use expensive gaming headphones for a year, it will be, on average, 6 times more than you can use cheaper headphones from Chinese brands and semi-base fakes. Construction and form factor Here comes the most crucial moment - the choice of headphones from a variety of form factors present in the modern world. If you do not go into details, the main struggle for gamers turned between headphones, droplets (vacuum) and full-size (monitor) headphones. Well, we advise you to choose the monitor headphones. After all, sometimes the process of the game is delayed for several hours and only correctly selected full-size headphones will be able to give you a comfortable, uninterrupted game from which your ears will not tire. It is worth noting that among these headphones you can find very uncomfortable options. Choose headphones with a double headband design: a metal guide and a soft lining under the head. Such a construction in the state will provide you with both a tight fit of the cups of the device, and sufficient comfort from their use. Also pay attention to the type of ear cushions, those that have the function of memory (foam ear cushions) and are made of breathable material as an advantage, because thanks to them, with long-term listening, you will not heat your ears. This can significantly increase the time of a comfortable game. Specifications From the headphones you must demand satisfaction. You will have to look for a model with the characteristics you need. However, after spending quite a bit of time, you will get much more from the game. So, you should pay attention to: The presence of surround sound technology in headphones. It is desirable that this was an imitation of 7.1. Thanks to this quality, playing action-packed action games where you need to fight opponents (like CS: GO), you will have an advantage over him, because you can hear his steps long before he gets to you from the rear; The sound quality is directly dependent on the impedance of the output earphone. Therefore, if you want to find headphones that will not have noise and distortion, choose those that have this indicator at a level of at least 32 Ohms, and preferably even higher; On gaming headphones, there must be a long connecting cable, ranging from 2 meters long. It’s good if it is removable, so you can adjust the length necessary for you from time to time, and even after such a cable breaks you don’t have to carry headphones into the service, it will be enough just to change it. As for the headphones, made by wireless technology, it is better to refuse them. They have a low autonomy of work, the sound quality is usually much lower than that of wired counterparts; Choose headphones with a USB connection type, as headphones using a standard 3.5mm jack, very often either have distortion themselves, or the microphone that comes with them comes bundled, extremely poor-quality sound; Headphone control should be on the cable. The buttons and sliders located on the headphone case itself take up very much of your time when setting up the game itself; In headphones, emphasis should be placed on low frequencies. So how exactly are they responsible for the richness of the sounds that your headphones reproduce. It is necessary to find a device with a sensitivity of at least 105 dB. You will also receive a nice bonus in the form of pleasant listening to music, if you are a fan of the ultra-modern directions of creativity; When choosing headphones, give preference to those that have a metal structure, although they are a bit heavier than their colleagues, however, they will serve you for a much larger number of years. The material of the housing finish is not fundamental, but judging by it, it is possible to distinguish better products. However, the decoration is not always worth hoping for. Therefore, never buy your favorite headphones without first listening! These are key criteria that will help you choose really high-quality gaming headphones. At the same time, users often make a mistake, first choosing a device over the frequency range, however, this is not a key factor for this kind of headphones. Microphone It is also worth paying attention to this element of the headset, because your time in online games depends on it. Choose active noise-canceling headphones with high sensitivity, so your companions can even hear your whisper. Total Listening to the rules outlined in this article, you can pick up high-quality gaming headphones, from which you can actually get both aesthetic and physical pleasure. However, we want to once again focus your attention on the fact that each person has individual hearing, and what the audiophile will like, which picks up a wider frequency range, can proportionally annoy a person with average perception of sound frequencies. Therefore, do not buy headphones without listening, based on some reviews from the Internet, and you will get what you were looking for!Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:19:55 +0000Hey guys i just whipped up the custom build on pccasegear and im not sure if im making the best choice. I mean i like the look of it but dont know if i going overboard with stuff. If you peeps could have a look and tell me what you think that would be awesome thanks! Also sorry for the pic i just screenshotted on phone. (I play league of legends, black ops 4, pubg, and csgo for reference)Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:19:21 +0000I built a gaming pc around 4 year ago a little before I went to college. Due to the distance and lack of time I didn't bring it so it has not seen much use other than holidays. Now I have my PC with me and I am looking for ways to optimize my current hardware. I am a bit rusty when it comes to computer hardware and optimizing it since my engineering major deals mainly on the production side of items. It would be great if I could get some help with this as well as what components I could replace or possibly add to improve performance. Everything works just trying to revamp and improve my system. Parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/drallab/saved/jpxmP6Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:36:35 +0000My build is here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zKHTNQ I have a dual boot of Windows 8.1 and 10 Pro. Windows 10 Pro updated and ever since it has been flashing/blinking off and on whether it's boot up normal and/or safe mode. In Windows 8.1 it boots up normal. I also change out the graphic card thinking that may be the issue but the replacement does the same. Thanks in advance for any assistance that is provided.Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:38:17 +0000Goodmorning guys, hi to everyone. I'm Luigi and I'm approaching my first year of PhD in Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering. I've had a custom Alienware desktop, bought 11 years ago, with the following specifications: Intel i7 920 @2.67 GHz 9GB RAM GeForce GTX 660 (changed from 260) 2x SSD etc This computer worked wonderfully for the whole period and was able to perform decently my computations until now. I'm facing the issue that I'm starting my PhD in Orbit Optimization and, therefore, I need a really badass pc that is able to perform calculations really fast (sometimes we need to test propagation and convergencies for 8+ hours, let's say Matlab is the main tool we use but in the truth we use private compilers which are more powerful but also need more energy) Moreover, I also need a good setup in order to render in Solidworks/CATIA and similar programs If the custom you're going to suggest me is also able to let me play sometimes some games (Shadow of the tomb raider, Assassin's creed, for example), then it's better :) My budget can go as high as 3000€. Thank you for your help!Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:48:43 +0000Hello Everyone, I'm looking to switch from console to PC gaming and would like to build my own gaming PC. Have been doing some research online but wanted some feedback on what I came up with. I am trying to stay in the $500 range but would like a build where I can easily update or add components in the future. This is what I came up with: Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Case $80 Ryzen 3 2200G Processor $100 Gigabyte GA-AX370 Motherboard $85 Seagate 1TB Barracuda SATA $45 EVGA 500B1 Power Supply $40 Crucial DDR4 2400 8GB RAM $80 ASUS 24x DVD-RW $22 ASUS VS228H-P Monitor $100 Devastator 3 Keyboard $40 *Also looked at the Gigabyte GTX 1050 for $140 but was hoping I could get away with the onboard graphics of the Ryzen processor. Will these components work together? Anything missing? Should I upgrade or downgrade anything? Pretty casual gamer, but at the same time I don't want to be limited by what I can play. Thanks for taking the time to read this, look forward to your feedback.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:23:08 +0000Hi, Here’s a quick overview of what we are trying to achieve… I am looking for a PC build which will act as our server for a new bidding system to be used at fundraising events. We run auctions at fundraising events which are held at hotels. We are looking to display up to 100 tablets for guests to view our website (pre-loaded on the devices by us). The website contains live bidding information, which continually changes and should be updated across all devices in real-time. We are looking for a PC built that will be the server that runs this system. It needs to be reliable since it is powering a server that will have 100 devices connected at once. Real-time speed is important. Couple of guys have given me slight guidance on a pc build - here it is: BUILD 1 PROVIDED BY DEVELOPER • CPU: Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80684I78700-Core-i7-87... 325 • CASE: Cooler Master Elite 110 Computer Case 'Mini-ITX, USB 3.0, Mesh Side Panel' RC-110-KKN2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Computer-Mini-IT... 35 • MOTHERBOARD : ASUS Intel 1151 Socket Z370 Chipset Prime A D4 ATX Motherboard - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-Intel-Socket-Chipset-Moth... 147 • SSD: Samsung 250 GB 860 EVO Sata III 64L V NAND Solid State Drive,MZ-76E250B/EU https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Solid-State-MZ-76E250B... 58 • RAM : Corsair CMK8GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4 3000 MHz C15 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Memory Kit, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMK8GX4M2B3000C15-Veng... 95 • PSU : Corsair CP-9020131-UK TXM Series 750 W TX750M ATX/EPS Semi-Modular 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Unit - Black PSU : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020131-UK-TX750M-S... 90 Total £750 BUILD 2 PROVIDED BY FRIEND • CPU Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80684I78700-Core-i7-87... • CASE: UNDECIDED – Not yet included • MOTHERBOARD : ASRock H310M-HDV/M.2 - mATX Motherboard for Intel Socket 1151 CPUs https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASRock-H310M-HDV-M-2-Motherboa... • SSD: Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-MX500-CT500MX500SSD1-I... • RAM : HyperX HX426C16FB2/8 8 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM 1.2 V 288-Pin Memory Kit, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-HX426C16FB2-288-Pin-Mem... • PSU : Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020101-UK-CX450M-B... Total £584 (not including cost of SSD Crucial MX500 as I already have one) Thank you in advance for your time and help with this. I look forward to hearing from anyone that can help!Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:48:38 +0000Hi there :) First of all, thanks to anyone affording to read, an even bigger thank to anyone trying to help, and sorry about my english, I'm not a native !... Here is a config' I am thinking about, that will probably be ordered from and built by Overclockers (anyone having feedback regarding their services ? Never had a PC built in UK before, I'm not sure who to go with...) Its main use would be for gaming 1080p, from not too demanding games such as Dota 2 (where I'd like to achieve a stable 144 FPS, ultra settings in any circumstances), to slightly more demanding ones such as WoW (where I would aim for slightly less, maybe 110 FPS hopefully, ultra settings also), and maybe some of the latest games, although I might have to be happy with ~60 FPS and reducing graphics settings a tad. Any comments / recommendations would be much appreciated ! You can even yell at me if there's particularly stupid stuff there, or if I forgot something essential or whatever xD For example, I'm not certain the case is appropriated to what it will contain. Also, I wonder if that case and Air CPU Cooling are good enough for an i5-8600K overclocked to 4.7GHz ... (I will soon move from my current location and I have no clue of what temperature will be the room that rig will be in). I am yet to find a low end decent 144Hz 24 inches monitor (No G-Sync, I dont think I can afford, and main use being for Dota, WoW, Lol... I expect my FPS to be bang on 144. Maybe xD). Anyone happy with his low end 144Hz 24 inches monitor, please let me know ! :) Here are the specs : GPU : KFA2 GeForce GTX 1060 EX OC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card............£269,99 (Bundle MOBO / CPU / CPU Cooler / RAM) -...................................................................... £600,20 MOBO : Asrock Z370 Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz (Coffee Lake) Oerclocked @ 4.7GHz Socket LGA1151 Processor CPU Cooler (Air) : Alpenfohn Matterhorn Black CPU Cooler - 120mm RAM : Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit PSU : Cougar GX-S 650W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply …......................................................£72,95 SSD : Samsung 250GB 860 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 64 Layer 3D V-NAND …...............£59,99 HDD : Seagate 1TB BarraCuda 7200rpm 64MB Cache …......................................................£38,99 OS : Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit DVD - OEM........................................................................£99,95 CPU Cooling paste : Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) …............................................£6,49 FANS : 1x Corsair ML120 Pro LED White 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan ...........£19,99 2x Corsair ML120 Pro LED Blue 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan ….........£39,98 (£19,99 x2) Wifi : AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express ......................................................................£39,95 CASE : CoolerMaster MasterBox Q300P RGB Micro-ATX Case - Black Window …...............£64,99 Total : £1313,47 Thanks again to those who made it until the end, and thanks a lot for your time if you do help ! Cheers !Sun, 02 Sep 2018 17:49:39 +0000As the title says, is it possible to transfer files from a remotely controlled PC to the PC you're using to control it through Chrome Remote Desktop? I use Chrome Remote Desktop to remote into a few different PCs and it's really difficult to transfer a document or something while remotely connected.Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:47:23 +0000