PC Gaming Build

[lidorfc 6,693]

2 minutes ago, blaudrup said:

What's the motherboard then?  Might be it just had one and you used it from the back, say.  I believe there's some kind of adapter solution.  Even then if not some kind of cheap PCI card.  It's the one you want to use ideally.

It's an MSI B550 Gaming Gen 3. Can I just leave it unplugged?

[blaudrup 6,305]

5 minutes ago, lidorfc said:

It's an MSI B550 Gaming Gen 3. Can I just leave it unplugged?

I reckon for now, it would just be the USB-C plug on front of your case that isn't connected to anything.  I think you may be able to get some kind of USB-C to USB-A connector/cable/adapter later (for the motherboard), or a PCI card that will make it useful.

[lidorfc 6,693]

12 minutes ago, blaudrup said:

I reckon for now, it would just be the USB-C plug on front of your case that isn't connected to anything.  I think you may be able to get some kind of USB-C to USB-A connector/cable/adapter later (for the motherboard), or a PCI card that will make it useful.

yeah I've just seen some adapted on Amazon, cheers mate. Almost there! just need to connect up all the power cables now I think and I'm good to go. Gonny be shit scared to turn it on 

[lidorfc 6,693]

last question I think. I got two PCIE cables with my PSU, both are dual 8 and 6+2 pin cables, and my GPU requires 3 8 pin connections. Can I use both connection from 1 cable and a 3rd from the other cable to make up the 3 required connections? 

ChatGPT says you can but I don't want to trust that 

[aird 3,953]

25 minutes ago, lidorfc said:

last question I think. I got two PCIE cables with my PSU, both are dual 8 and 6+2 pin cables, and my GPU requires 3 8 pin connections. Can I use both connection from 1 cable and a 3rd from the other cable to make up the 3 required connections? 

ChatGPT says you can but I don't want to trust that 

Yeah, 6+2 if just for if you had a 6 pin card. 

Admin delete this post if the pc blows up thanks 

[lidorfc 6,693]

29 minutes ago, aird said:

Yeah, 6+2 if just for if you had a 6 pin card. 

Admin delete this post if the pc blows up thanks 

cheers mate, it's almost show time  if I don't post again, I've definitely fried the computer 

[aird 3,953]

2 minutes ago, lidorfc said:

cheers mate, it's almost show time  if I don't post again, I've definitely fried the computer 

You'll be fine. First time I built a pc I forgot to plug in the 2nd 24pin motherboard connector that was under my AIO cooler 

[Bigdave30 9,197]

2 hours ago, lidorfc said:

Anyone know what cable this is and where it goes? It's the only one I can't find a port for.

Does the case have funky lighting built into it? Could be for that although it’s been quite a while since I’ve built one so I could be talking absolute shite.

[lidorfc 6,693]

Does this GPU fully on place? The gold contacts look fully in but there is still a wee space either side. I think I felt it click into place but the wee latch on the right hand side is still loose.

[GOAT 30,449]

10 hours ago, lidorfc said:

I have no idea what I'm doing here  it's giving me the fear man!

Google a YouTube channel called PC centric and you’ll get this wee annoying English fellows videos, but he knows what he’s talking about so watch his videos on building and follow it. 

[aird 3,953]

58 minutes ago, lidorfc said:

Does this GPU fully on place? The gold contacts look fully in but there is still a wee space either side. I think I felt it click into place but the wee latch on the right hand side is still loose.

Have you tried reaching in to see if you can clip it? 

They do usually pop in like the ram sticks. 

[lidorfc 6,693]

9 minutes ago, GOAT said:

Google a YouTube channel called PC centric and you’ll get this wee annoying English fellows videos, but he knows what he’s talking about so watch his videos on building and follow it. 

I watched his video where he was helping a guy build a pc for the first time, was reallly helpful. 

[lidorfc 6,693]

9 minutes ago, aird said:

Have you tried reaching in to see if you can clip it? 

They do usually pop in like the ram sticks. 

I'm pretty sure it's not in fully, I thought it was but when I turned on the PC there was no HDMI signal. I'm done for the night  away too have a joint and I'll sort the rest out the morra. 

[lidorfc 6,693]

Fs didn't realize there were HDMI ports on the graghics card itself 

Sorted, about to update bios and install windows. That was stressful man 

[RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,934]

Lads, my boy is looking for a monitor for Xmas for his ps5

 

any decent ones yous can recommend? Also what would be the best size for gaming?

obviously used to consoles and on tv and a traditional of monitor but lost as to what is best for gaming.

any help appreciated 

[Dan Deacon 57,304]

3 hours ago, RFC55 said:

Lads, my boy is looking for a monitor for Xmas for his ps5

 

any decent ones yous can recommend? Also what would be the best size for gaming?

obviously used to consoles and on tv and a traditional of monitor but lost as to what is best for gaming.

any help appreciated 

www.techradar.com

There's a comparison tool on there made put in what use, budget etc and it suggests options. 

[RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,934]

12 minutes ago, Dan Deacon said:

www.techradar.com

There's a comparison tool on there made put in what use, budget etc and it suggests options. 

Mate you’re not always a dick.

 

thanks buddy 

[aird 3,953]

5 hours ago, RFC55 said:

Lads, my boy is looking for a monitor for Xmas for his ps5

 

any decent ones yous can recommend? Also what would be the best size for gaming?

obviously used to consoles and on tv and a traditional of monitor but lost as to what is best for gaming.

any help appreciated 

https://www.techradar.com/best/best-monitors-for-ps5#:~:text=4K capability%2C a 144Hz refresh,for the best PS5 monitor.&text=It may not have the,conscious of keeping costs down

Have a look through here. 

Sizewise will depend on how close he'd be sitting to it. 

[CR3 12,879]

after years of procrastinating it is happening.. although my mate had added a Gamemax £45 twin600 cooler for me instead of something like a Corsair AIO which I like the look of in builds. Can anyone advise that the twin600 (that can be found on scan.co.uk) is going to be enough cooling for what I have or should I initiate a return and get the AIO before building. Case is a Corsair 4000D Airflow for context also. Main use apart from general web is High/Ultra gaming I’d imagine. I don’t do any intensive editing or rendering. @Iakona perhaps. Cheers 

[Somemightsay7 3,104]

1 hour ago, CR3 said:

after years of procrastinating it is happening.. although my mate had added a Gamemax £45 twin600 cooler for me instead of something like a Corsair AIO which I like the look of in builds. Can anyone advise that the twin600 (that can be found on scan.co.uk) is going to be enough cooling for what I have or should I initiate a return and get the AIO before building. Case is a Corsair 4000D Airflow for context also. Main use apart from general web is High/Ultra gaming I’d imagine. I don’t do any intensive editing or rendering. @Iakona perhaps. Cheers 

I think a twin600 will be more than fine from what I can see. 

 

[Iakona 2,318]

7 hours ago, CR3 said:

after years of procrastinating it is happening.. although my mate had added a Gamemax £45 twin600 cooler for me instead of something like a Corsair AIO which I like the look of in builds. Can anyone advise that the twin600 (that can be found on scan.co.uk) is going to be enough cooling for what I have or should I initiate a return and get the AIO before building. Case is a Corsair 4000D Airflow for context also. Main use apart from general web is High/Ultra gaming I’d imagine. I don’t do any intensive editing or rendering. @Iakona perhaps. Cheers 

Never used any of the GameMax stuff tbh - only ever seen reviews for their cases which seem to be “fine for the price” - but mostly they are known for rebranding generic cases opposed to manufacturing. I’m assuming that will also be the same for their coolers and psu’s like most Chinese companies.

The 14700k can run super, super hot… it’ll probably be okay in most situations but I personally wouldn’t be happy running it with a relatively unknown aircooler. Either go with a front mounted 360 AIO for the front of your case or get something like the AK620/Peerless Assassin/Phantom Spirit to be safe. (Though I’d double check the ram clearance)

[CR3 12,879]

PC update 
One of my 16GB RAM sticks was pronounced dead on arrival, so I need to get another one/ return on the go!Ever had that with a component? @Iakona

[Iakona 2,318]

1 hour ago, CR3 said:

PC update 
One of my 16GB RAM sticks was pronounced dead on arrival, so I need to get another one/ return on the go!Ever had that with a component? @Iakona

Wounding!

but yeah sadly I’ve had afew DOA parts over the years. I’ve had abit of luck recently though as my last one was in 2016 with a dodgy RX480

[stevemac 5,433]

haven't PC gamed since my i7 3930k & HD7970 Crossfire setup... loved building that. 

[Somemightsay7 3,104]

On 30/06/2024 at 22:15, CR3 said:

PC update 
One of my 16GB RAM sticks was pronounced dead on arrival, so I need to get another one/ return on the go!Ever had that with a component? @Iakona

Welcome to PC building.

You will want to kill yourself at one point. Connecting shitey front USB cables is my idea of hell.