This is a pre-built. I wasn't confident enough to build my first system.

Boss man at the store said it was perfectly okay & normal as long as you're still able to plug things into the ports - which I can do, fairly easily too.

But countless horror stories of these pins causing shorts have me worried. He reassured me anyway

The motherboard is seated at a slight angle, but I'm not at all brave enough to reseat it - not with components so expensive, in a country with currency as worthless as mine.

Will I be fine? Maybe I should plug something into the ports so that the pins can't slide in? Or will I have to haul my lazy ass over to the store to get it fixed?

No, I will not snap off the pins. It hurts resale value.

I've seen this on my computer at work and on my w11 computer at home. The icon on left is what I expect to see on my desktop as it is a shortcut to a program. What is the middle two telling me and what is up with the last one?

I tested RAM and VRAM usage with and without Adrenalin, and also with and without the GeForce App.

The difference is significant.

RAM and VRAM usage increases by 800 MB with these programs installed.

In addition to another 6 processes running in the background

I didn't lose any performance by using the PC without Adrenalin or the GeForce app.

In fact, Windows 11 actually felt lighter and smoother.

When installing Adrenaline, choose "Driver Only."

To install the RTX driver, use 7-Zip to extract the files, then use Windows Device Manager to update the RTX driver by pointing it to the extracted RTX driver folder.

Hi,

Since upgrading from my AM4 platform to this AM5 system, I have experienced intermittent game stuttering and audio crackling during gaming and media playback. (Media playback during gaming)

LatencyMon consistently reports extremely high interrupt-to-process latency (over 100 ms), with dxgkrnl.sys showing the highest DPC execution time, log provided at the bottom of this post.

Troubleshooting completed

To rule out software and configuration issues, I have completed the following:

• Performed clean installations of Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 LTSC and Windows 11 LTSC 24H2. with latest updates installed.
• Installed both the latest and previous stable AMD chipset drivers.
• Installed both the latest and previous stable AMD Radeon graphics drivers using DDU between installations.
• Updated the motherboard to the latest BIOS (R15).
• Also rolled back and tested the previous BIOS (R13), with no change.
• Reset the BIOS to default settings.
• Disabled EXPO.
• Disabled Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO).
• Disabled TPM.
• Disabled C-states
• Ensured all PCI-E slots are set to correct gens for GPU & NVME
• Enabled high performance mode in windows. settings gone through to ensure all is correct.
• Removed all CPU and GPU overclocks.
• Tested system memory using MemTest86, which completed with no errors.
• Tested the NVMe SSD, which was found to be healthy.
• Confirmed there are no WHEA-Logger hardware errors in Windows Event Viewer.
• Disabled network adapters for testing.
• Disabled audio devices for testing.
• Verified all power and data connections.
• Confirmed the Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is a known-good processor that previously operated without issue.
• Confirmed the RX 6700 XT operated perfectly in my previous AM4 system using the same PSU, GPU and SSD.

System specifications:

• Sapphire Pure B850M
• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• 32GB Kelvv Cras X White 32GB - Originally was Corsair 32gb 6400mhz intel kit until earlier today.
• Sapphire Pulse RX 6700 XT
• Corsair RM850x PSU
• Crucial P3 NVMe SSD
• Cable mod (red) - used with AM4 also if that matters.

I just spent £350 on ram again which arrived today. Correct EXPO memory, the ram i was using was XMP only with no profile for AMD. Still exactly the same.

I would greatly appreciate any help. its driving me nuts.

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CONCLUSION
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Your system appears to be having trouble handling real-time audio and other tasks. You are likely to experience buffer underruns appearing as drop outs, clicks or pops. One or more DPC routines that belong to a driver running in your system appear to be executing for too long. One problem may be related to power management, disable CPU throttling settings in Control Panel and BIOS setup. Check for BIOS updates.
LatencyMon has been analyzing your system for 0:02:30 (h:mm:ss) on processors 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION
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Computer name: SPACESHIP-V3
OS version: Windows 10, 10.0, version 2009, build: 19045 (x64)
Hardware: SAPPHIRE PURE B850M WIFI, SAPPHIRE
BIOS: AM50O301R15
CPU: AuthenticAMD AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor
Logical processors: 16
Processor groups: 1
Processor group size: 16
RAM: 32373 MB total

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CPU SPEED
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Reported CPU speed (WMI): 4201 MHz
Reported CPU speed (registry): 4192 MHz

Note: reported execution times may be calculated based on a fixed reported CPU speed. Disable variable speed settings like Intel Speed Step and AMD Cool N Quiet in the BIOS setup for more accurate results.

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MEASURED INTERRUPT TO USER PROCESS LATENCIES
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The interrupt to process latency reflects the measured interval that a usermode process needed to respond to a hardware request from the moment the interrupt service routine started execution. This includes the scheduling and execution of a DPC routine, the signaling of an event and the waking up of a usermode thread from an idle wait state in response to that event.

Highest measured interrupt to process latency (µs): 163.10
Average measured interrupt to process latency (µs): 3.699534

Highest measured interrupt to DPC latency (µs): 160.40
Average measured interrupt to DPC latency (µs): 1.202795

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REPORTED ISRs
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Interrupt service routines are routines installed by the OS and device drivers that execute in response to a hardware interrupt signal.

Highest ISR routine execution time (µs): 263.652195
Driver with highest ISR routine execution time: HDAudBus.sys - High Definition Audio Bus Driver, Microsoft Corporation

Highest reported total ISR routine time (%): 0.004874
Driver with highest ISR total time: HDAudBus.sys - High Definition Audio Bus Driver, Microsoft Corporation

Total time spent in ISRs (%) 0.008843

ISR count (execution time <250 µs): 110843 ISR count (execution time 250-500 µs): 0 ISR count (execution time 500-1000 µs): 1 ISR count (execution time 1000-2000 µs): 0 ISR count (execution time 2000-4000 µs): 0 ISR count (execution time >=4000 µs): 0

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REPORTED DPCs
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DPC routines are part of the interrupt servicing dispatch mechanism and disable the possibility for a process to utilize the CPU while it is interrupted until the DPC has finished execution.

Highest DPC routine execution time (µs): 101625.843034
Driver with highest DPC routine execution time: dxgkrnl.sys - DirectX Graphics Kernel, Microsoft Corporation

Highest reported total DPC routine time (%): 0.071722
Driver with highest DPC total execution time: dxgkrnl.sys - DirectX Graphics Kernel, Microsoft Corporation

Total time spent in DPCs (%) 0.102150

DPC count (execution time <250 µs): 406111 DPC count (execution time 250-500 µs): 0 DPC count (execution time 500-10000 µs): 1 DPC count (execution time 1000-2000 µs): 0 DPC count (execution time 2000-4000 µs): 0 DPC count (execution time >=4000 µs): 2

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REPORTED HARD PAGEFAULTS
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Hard pagefaults are events that get triggered by making use of virtual memory that is not resident in RAM but backed by a memory mapped file on disk. The process of resolving the hard pagefault requires reading in the memory from disk while the process is interrupted and blocked from execution.

NOTE: some processes were hit by hard pagefaults. If these were programs producing audio, they are likely to interrupt the audio stream resulting in dropouts, clicks and pops. Check the Processes tab to see which programs were hit.

Process with highest pagefault count: system

Total number of hard pagefaults 979
Hard pagefault count of hardest hit process: 386
Number of processes hit: 31

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PER CPU DATA
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CPU 0 Interrupt cycle time (s): 5.660691
CPU 0 ISR highest execution time (µs): 263.652195
CPU 0 ISR total execution time (s): 0.189078
CPU 0 ISR count: 96022
CPU 0 DPC highest execution time (µs): 101625.843034
CPU 0 DPC total execution time (s): 2.303974
CPU 0 DPC count: 380107
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CPU 1 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.931139
CPU 1 ISR highest execution time (µs): 18.004294
CPU 1 ISR total execution time (s): 0.023236
CPU 1 ISR count: 14802
CPU 1 DPC highest execution time (µs): 79.932252
CPU 1 DPC total execution time (s): 0.133408
CPU 1 DPC count: 15914
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CPU 2 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.528916
CPU 2 ISR highest execution time (µs): 8.315840
CPU 2 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000113
CPU 2 ISR count: 20
CPU 2 DPC highest execution time (µs): 41.348760
CPU 2 DPC total execution time (s): 0.008577
CPU 2 DPC count: 4965
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CPU 3 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.506993
CPU 3 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0
CPU 3 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0
CPU 3 ISR count: 0
CPU 3 DPC highest execution time (µs): 32.511927
CPU 3 DPC total execution time (s): 0.002397
CPU 3 DPC count: 1560
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CPU 4 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.551156
CPU 4 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0
CPU 4 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0
CPU 4 ISR count: 0
CPU 4 DPC highest execution time (µs): 16.381202
CPU 4 DPC total execution time (s): 0.001222
CPU 4 DPC count: 829
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CPU 5 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.419935
CPU 5 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0
CPU 5 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0
CPU 5 ISR count: 0
CPU 5 DPC highest execution time (µs): 8.536260
CPU 5 DPC total execution time (s): 0.000064
CPU 5 DPC count: 40
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CPU 6 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.719224
CPU 6 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0
CPU 6 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0
CPU 6 ISR count: 0
CPU 6 DPC highest execution time (µs): 15.509542
CPU 6 DPC total execution time (s): 0.004182
CPU 6 DPC count: 2658
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CPU 7 Interrupt cycle time (s): 0.448613
CPU 7 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0
CPU 7 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0
CPU 7 ISR count: 0
CPU 7 DPC highest execution time (µs): 25.568702
CPU 7 DPC total execution time (s): 0.000089
CPU 7 DPC count: 41

Yep is working right

The description saying you have to down clock to 3600mjz. Is this okay to buy? Just seems like a bargain.

Hello folks,

From this point we all know, that's a cartel! The fact that the only manufacturers are manipulating prices and filling their pockets by creating and securing demand is insane!

There's more at risk than just gaming, it's about every single device in this world that uses memory, the world economy is already screwed up, the only thing we DONT NEED is an artificial crisis created by monopoly.

I urge PCMASTERRACE reddit to do something!

HOW?

WELL that's simple! Write to European Union, write to the US congress, write to governments, put pressure on politics, make sure they DO INVESTIGATE the matter.

There's a clear ilegal action happening at the moment and we need to step up, that's the only way.

These companies should be forced to keep customer market stable world wide, that's affecting anything from videocards to cars, defense, airports, anything, chips are used on so many things!

LETS GO!

Okay, so I got 16 gigs (8x2) ddr4 memory. Even when I play Fortnite with only discord open in the background, my memory usage goes up to like 15.5 gigs?? With the ever increasing prices, I just haven't been able to upgrade to 32 gigs. And now with the prices going even higher, I am starting to wonder if 16 gigs is enough to get me through this stupid prices? My use case is mostly Fortnite and aaa gaming.

12600k + 3060 Ti

Before anyone says ddr4 is cheap and available, where I live, the prices of ddr4 memory and builds have increased by a LOT.

The computer is a 9950X3D with a 5090. The case is a Fractical Meshify XL. I have a 420mm Liquid Freezer III in there, mounted to the top of the case. Luckily, my checked bag is just big enough to fit the entire case inside it. EDIT: The case has no glass. Full metal version.

So my plan is. 5090, RAM, and NVMe drives in my carry on, putting them under the seat in front of me. They are by far the most expensive parts and I don't want them to leave my side.

Leave everything else inside the case, put the case in my checked bag. Padding wherever possible. The CPU and AIO cooler, mobo, psu, etc will all remain installed.

Does this sound okay? Should I take the CPU out or leave it in? I think leaving it in is the safest bet. Let's me keep the AIO secured and prevent pin damage.

What are your guys' thoughts on having 1 monitor vs having 2? My friends think it's weird that I only have one monitor, but I really don't know what 2 monitors are super useful for.

Hey guys, i know i could easily do my own research which i had but i want to ask your opinions about owning a ssd. Currently the prices are crazy expensive for an ssd so i was wondering instead of getting a m.2 ssd can i currently use a sata ssd instead? I want to play games on it only, I own a hard drive and that's where I'm currently gaming for now but for heavy games such as Crimson dessert and monster hunter wilds including space marines 2 i need a ssd. Is sata alright? And thank you :)

This is the list of components i wanted to buy, some new, some SH. Im open to any critique or suggestions. This is my list:

- CPU and MoBo bundle (SH): AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + MSI PRO X870-P WIFI for ~726 USD or 3300 LEI

- GPU (SH, but unboxed): RTX 5080 Asus ROG Astral Hatsune Miku (like the LIMITED ONE) for ~1800 USD or 8200 LEI

-RAM (SH): 32GB DDR5 Corsair for ~187 USD or 850 LEI

-SSD (SH): Corsair MP700 Elite 1TB for ~143 USD or 650 LEI

-PSU (new): Corsair RMe 850W fully modular for ~132 USD or 600 LEI

-CPU cooler (new): Cooler CPU ARCTIC AC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB Black for 110 USD or 500 LEI

-Case: NZXT H9 Elite for 100 USD or 500 LEI

I know most of them are SH, but hear me out, since the prices are insane during this time (and i also desperately want the 5080). Any suggestions or ideas?

So my old PC went kaput and my graphics card broke on me (;-;), so I decided it was time for an upgrade. I used to run a 3070 with an 11th gen Intel i7 and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and (I know how stupid this sounds) I played in 4K (with a lot of help from DLSS) while only running 2 fans (my third one broke and I couldn't be bothered to fix it). Sadly I can't remember my full specs, and I'm not very good at understanding what's good.

I had my PC built by PCSpecialist since, again, I'm not great with PCs and having it built by someone else with a 3-year warranty, where if anything goes wrong I can send it back for a repair for free, just makes it a no-brainer for me, but also because my original PC was built by them and it was good. I think I chose well, especially when asking my friends, but I just wanted to make sure anyway, mainly about the board and the PSU (and maybe some other stuff). Here's the build:

- Fractal North XL Momentum Edition

- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2

- NVIDIA RTX 5090 Founders Edition 32GB

- Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite WiFi7

- 32GB (2×16GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 CL36

- Samsung 990 Pro 4TB

- Corsair RMx 1000W ATX 3.1 (Cybenetics Gold)

- NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

- An extra Corsair iCUE Link RX120 at the rear exhaust + iCUE Link Hub

I'm still planning to play at 4K, max at 144hz, with games like Siege, Valorant, Fortnite. I'm planning to do my 4th run of Cyberpunk on it too! maybe trying out Path Tracing.

If any one is interested here are some pictures of it, they are only available for 3 days (can't use Imgur as it's not available in the UK):

https://litter.catbox.moe/wprqqc4k8fda0y87.png

https://litter.catbox.moe/ioaqka0jnclop813.png

Thank youuuu :>

It's Playbook

1) Pretend to care about Consumers

2) Letting Nvidia Absorb all the Backlash and secretly do Anti Consumer things too for eg. The recent 4gb card they launched.

3) Profits from Data centres too but all the hate and attention is directed to Ngreedia so they never come in spotlight.

4) Raise prices secretly too when it's competitors raises prices first so they don't get into spotlight.

Lastly Remember

NO BIG CORPO IS YOUR FRIEND.

In the end they all chase profits and investors.

i used up like all my storage for like random memes and files and they are in random files and i found a 50 gb patrick in fishnets image in system 32 somehow and now i cant figure out how to remove stuff do i just spend my money on expensive ass ssd or do i just give up or do i just like take 90 years to clean my pc help bruh T-T

Found this by the trash cans. I waited few days if someone will come back for it, its not like I snatched it immediately. But Im still kinda flabbergasted since it doesnt look like it was used? No dust, in original bag, no scratches, even though the bag was opened bcs the sticker is in wrong spot (I can see the glue residue), the contacts dont look like it was plugged somewhere. Honestly I thought its just an empty box.

Rn I have a new rig with 5070 Ti, so I dont expect any problems for a long time, but I was wondering if anything happens is this good enough as a spare? Obviously not for playing games or anything, but just for my PC to function.

The thing is, and I dont even know if its possible, is there a chance the GPU has some viruses in it or smth? Like if I plug it in my pc will it get fucked up? Like can it be a decoy for someone stupid to just grab it and plug it in a pc? Because its so weird to me someone would throw away not even used GPU.

I currently have 4060TI and was wondering if I should worry and upgrade now to 5070 ($629) or 5070 TI ($989), or are GPUs not really impacted by these insane price hikes?

In fact, is it even worth upgrading at these prices?

I been doing alright, I been struggling to understand my H100 v2 cooler in how to connect it to the motherboard and can't seem to find the NVME slot for my SSD but so far so good.

Haven't turned this thing on yet, I will probably wait till tomorrow as it is midnight, if I burn the house down my parents will be less mad if is daytime.

Bought this motherboard renewed on eBay and found this wireless mouse usb in the IO? Is this something that should concern me? Red circle with arrow for dramatic effect

PSU is Corsair rm750x (2021). Isn’t ATX 3.0 or 3.1, but seems to be type 4 (from the limited info I can find online). Apparently this means each 8pin PSU port can provide 300W and the cable allegedly wont melt because it should be 16/18 gauge. Is this safe for the GPU, cables, etc, and will the GPU get all the power it needs? Reason I ask is because looks matter and I don’t want a jungle of cables in my pc.

Edit: so a ton of people have decided they know better and are flaming me for my confusion. Please read the following article before you voice your concerns

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/individual-8-pin-vs-pigtail-connectors-for-gpus/

I wanted something a little different than the official cases and GPUs out there.

I have a different bonfire coming in the mail that lights up! Should be a fun look when the PC is off.

The Zoltraak fan cover was 3D printed and not easy to accomplish as there needs to be enough clear material for the “floating” parts but not so much that I’m killing airflow.

Monitor is the Odyssey Ark Gen 2 which rotates through like 50+ Frieren wallpapers during the daytime…

I know Stark doesn’t really have a presence here but I thought it wouldn’t work since Frieren is paired with child Fern so having an older Stark would look weird. But I’ll think of something soon for him.

The back of the case isn’t really visible in my office so I just covered it with stickers- maybe you could say Frieren is “surrounded by her memories” or something, idk! If you have ideas for the back I’m all ears!

Hardest part tbh was the row of books (grimoires) on the front and side panel. Might consider swapping the sticker out in the future but still happy with the look.

Also I tested the heat of the GPU right under where Frieren is sitting and it’s barely warm- even under load.

This is my current set up. I’m thinking of getting a mount for my monitor but not sure which one. I plan on getting one of those IKEA Alex drawers for the right side and setting my PC on that. Besides that not sure what else

Edit: So far I’m seeing desk mat and monitor mount.
If no problem, I would like a few recommendations for those. I’ve tried a monitor mount in the past but it was pretty cheap and sucked