#is building and overclocking PCs

[littleeyesofpallas]

87CLOCKERS

[gynoidgearhead]

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[bullseyereview2it]

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[woodlandenjoyer]

I was into building PCs and overclocking in the first few years of high school, I fooled around in the BIOS a fair amount. I only killed one or two motherboards.

[witchpassing]

building a doll but in the vein of building a custom PC. Yeah this is my new doll she has a BTRICE 4070 HRT with quad core LNG and 2 terabytes of memory. i overclocked her so now she completes tasks at 3 times the speed but the watercooling system is still in the mail so she’ll occasionally overheat and have to be shut down before she bursts into flames. motherboard no shes quite entertained actually

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[genericpuff]

welp, this kinda sucks

I'm currently at odds with the PC that I got a couple months ago, it's started freezing and soft-resetting randomly for seemingly no reason. It would usually be after hours of use that I could chalk up to the memory overloading, but now it's happening as soon as I boot up the frigging thing. And just to make it clear how much I've done on my own to diagnose the problem, our attempts to fix it have included the following:

Limiting startup applications

Running virus / malware scans

Swapping out display monitors

Updating the GPU drivers

Setting a lower overclock profile in the BIOS settings

Swapping out power cables and outlets to check for power surges

So far none of these things have worked and if anything, the issue has just gotten worse in the last two days. Like, it can barely make it to the startup screen sometimes, despite the memory and CPU usage being >20%, there is zero reason it would be the PC overclocking itself just from startup.

(and no, it doesn't even compel me, i'm just annoyed to shit LOL)

So I dropped it off with the guy who built it (he runs an electronics / pawn shop downtown that's very reputable and well-known so it's not like I don't trust him or anything, he's been building PC's for people in the area for years) and it's now in his care for the next day or two while he tries to isolate the problem. Right now the only thing I can imagine being the problem is the power supply or my display monitor, which is my old Huion Kamvas 22 Plus that still works as a monitor, just not a drawing tablet - but if something's still fucking around in the tablet, it could be causing problems through the PC, maybe.

When I dropped it off with the guy, he went and set it up in his office and came out and told me that so far it seemed to be running just fine, when he asked me if I was doing anything specific I told him it was crashing even after startup so I gave him permission to overclock the shit out of it, run 53879205893 browser tabs, run my games, software, anything he needed to do to push it to its limits and see if he could replicate the problem.

I am terrified if it has to do with the motherboard, because that will be an expensive replacement that will also potentially lead to losing files / installations / etc. depending on how big an issue it is. It could also potentially be Windows 11 having a hissy fit especially seeing as how it's freezing up on startup, but doesn't freeze on the BIOS screen when it loads up in safe-mode after hard resets, so something is clearly happening between the hard boot-up and the startup of Windows 11 itself.

Thankfully I do have Google Drive sync support and plenty of external HDD's that I can back my stuff up to, but with the freezing and restarting getting as bad as it's been, I haven't been able to back anything up, and I don't want to risk doing it manually if it'll just freeze and potentially corrupt my files in the process. So I told the guy to call me if he needed to mess with anything concerning the system storage so that, if he could at least keep it running stable in the shop, then I could swing by and get everything I needed synced up safely before he messes around with anything.

It could also very well have something to do with the power supply itself, the house that I occupy the main floor of isn't exactly built with electric optimization in mind, we've had fuses blow on us before just from running the hair dryer at the same time as the TV, so if it's something to do with the PC drawing too much power for the electrical system here to keep up with, either (hopefully) the guy will be able to instruct me on how to lower and manage that power intake through the PC's BIOS (I believe you can but I'm still a massive noob on custom builds and I don't want to go tinkering with it myself) or, idk, maybe I'll have to get my landlord to drop by again with his electrician and check out the fuses to make sure they're all operating properly. I'm not an electrician either, so fuck if I know at this point what could be going on. I feel like it can't be the house itself because everything else is running fine and it's just become a recent issue, but our city's power grid is also not exactly praised for being good at its job, especially not in the winter.

So yeah, I'm a little - well, a lot - stressed right now, but all I can really do at this point is wait. Fortunately, I have my iPad and also remembered that I still have my old PC, so I've hooked it up, at best if the problem repeats itself on this PC then I'll know it has to do with the display monitor, at worst I'll just be stuck working with my clunky old hardware for a couple days, which is annoying, but it'll get the job done. Fortunately I had the newest episode of Rekindled uploaded to the cloud in Clip Studio so I can still download it and work on it, which was my biggest worry when everything started to go belly-up (next to just, like, having a working PC).

Sooooo yeah. It's annoying, but I'm hoping for the best. Send good vibes y'all, I really could use it rn, between this and slow traffic at work and some other personal shit that's been going on, it's been a shitty few days (╥﹏╥)

And yeah, I'll keep y'all updated on if it affects this week's update, it really shouldn't honestly as most of the work left is doable from both my iPad and PC, but obviously at this point anything can happen so if anything has to be postponed or changed to accommodate the current situation, I'll update y'all as soon as I can! Thanks everyone, y'all are the best, wish me luck <3

[onthegreatsea]

What OS and PC hardware do you use for emulating stuff? Also, what is your surround sound setup like?

if u mean the switch emulation stuff then i was using my main PC for testing

Thats uhh... Windows 10, an 8GB R9 390, MSI tomahawk z370, 16GB of DDR4 RAM (ballistix sport i think? i forget what exactly, just needed to replace the 24GB i was having issues with), 750w Corsair PSU and an overclocked Core i7-8700k

it emulates PS2/Gamecube stuff fine and even Wii U is great but it starts having issues with PS3/Switch. some games run fantastically; some not so much

if you were wanting to build a PC for modern emu i would definitely recommend a newer CPU. mines like 7 years old lol

u dont need to break the bank tho; even modern core i3 is probably gunna give u a better experience. tho im getting a Ryzen 5 5700x personally.

my GPU is fine for emu too and u could pick one up for super cheap nowadays. u wouldnt need an expensive overclocking board like mine either. also for surround sound i have a sony HT-S20R. its pretty great but the front left/right and centre speakers are actually in a soundbar so theres not quite as much distance as i'd like between the channels. rear speakers are discrete tho. if u can get something with completely discrete speakers u should imo i actually used to have this rly old surround system that looked like a PS2 + cost me £20. that'd be perfectly fine even today honestly... it just broke. u rly dont need anything stupid fancy or expensive to have a good surround sound experience

if yr only planning to use surround sound on a PC tho you can actually just buy a nice set of 2.1 speakers and then buy another set of two each time u want more channels lol. dont even need to be the same brand or anything

[thedawningofthehour]

didn't you say you were making Draxum's house in the sims? Did you ever finish? :(

So I whined about this on my main blog, but I'm having issues with my computer. The power port, and I've noticed this for a while, gets extremely hot whenever I try to run anything more intensive than Powerwash Simulator, and the past few months it's become harder and harder to get it to charge. (I'm not overclocking or anything-I bought this computer for gaming and made sure it had the specs to run shit like my heavily modded Skyrim and Fallout, it should be able to run Sims) I contacted Acer about a repair and they quoted me over eight hundred dollars. The actual computer was about 1200-1300, for comparison. There's other issues with it as well-there's a chip on the screen that's really obvious on a white background, and they advertised that it would support a second hard drive, but it's never recognized the one I bought. The power port is the most grievous though, and power ports on laptops are notoriously hard to repair.

And this computer isn't old. I bought it last spring. Less than a year and a half-and I've barely been gaming on it because I've been writing this, so I spent over a thousand dollars on a turtles fanfiction machine essentially. (there's been other reasons, depression funk caused a complete disinterest in gaming and after so many mass shootings I've started feeling guilty whenever playing games with guns, but writing is mostly what I've been using this expensive gaming PC for) I only had the one-year warranty that came with the computer, but honestly I can't find it in myself to regret that too much because I have never once had a company actually honor a warranty. It's like safety deposits on apartments or insurance claims-they'll do everything they can to weasel out of doing what they're supposed to.

So back to your question-I currently don't trust my computer to run the Sims. Or anything else. And I can afford to buy another gaming PC right now, but it would be financially pretty irresponsible. I returned the tablet I bought to draw with, and I think I'm going to get one of those two-in-one laptop/tablets so I can use it for drawing and writing. Maybe I'll be able to run the Sims 4 on that-it doesn't have to run great, I use it mostly as a building simulator. Kind of sucks though, Crusader Kings 3 came out with another expansion pack and the new Cities Skylines is coming out this fall, plus I've been getting a hankering to play Skyrim again.

But enough about my computer woes, I do think I have some screenshots I could show...

First floor, I apparently took these during the first round of building because I made a lot of changes. The lab is way bigger now, and I have the rest of the house shell done. The blank space in the back right is where I was going to put in the multi-story room where the turtles find the weapons-which is probably the least completed part of the entire house because holy hell the building controls do not want to work with me.

But in the back left you can see Cass and Gale's rooms! :)

I do like how the main hallway turned out. I know it was mostly destroyed on Creation Day, but let's just say Draxum redid it in the same style. The middle picture, that's the little storage room that hides the door to the part of the house where Gale's room is. If you know the Sims you can tell where the secret door is.

And yes, I know the half-walls under the stairs look ridiculous, I've fixed it since then. I couldn't just extend the half-wall all the way back because it would delete the upper staircase, for some reason.

I'm pretty proud of how the living room is turning out. Could be a little bigger, but the symmetry of the bookshelves are just too perfect. (also the curved walls get fussy, FUCK CURVED WALLS) Needs some clutter on the mantle though.

The kitchen no longer looks like this, I moved around a lot of the pictures and added another layer of cabinets, because Draxum probably has like six sets of fine china he's received as gifts throughout the years and refuses to part with. I added more retro-looking décor, because the last time he remodeled this room was in the sixties and I wanted it to look a little old-fashioned. I also imagine he refuses to get an electric stove, saying his mystic wood-burning stove works just fine. I tried to work a pantry in, but it didn't really pan out. (lol) And the more I think about it, he probably has a legit larder somewhere in the basement, since Draxum is from a time before refrigeration and would have grown up storing food in underground cellars. (and he deffo has like several years worth of food stored away, he's pretty much a doomsday prepper)

This is also incidentally the layout of the kitchen at my old house, hence the weird octagon dining area. Except we had windows. With no curtains. In the woods. It was unsettling to cook at night.

Draxum's study is bigger now, and I think I added a fireplace? He absolutely has eight bazillion degrees and awards and he puts them ALL on his wall. He earned that shit, dammit.

His bedroom's nothing to write home about. It's comfortable, not luxurious. There's no electric lights because he prefers candlelight.

Just imagine that white bathroom counter stained with pink splotches from Draxum's hair dye.

I had BARELY done anything with the pool, but as you can see it is indeed a tank. Draxum was planning to keep a mutant or something in there.

I was actually in the process of redoing the entire greenery lol, but I think I did an okay job on 1.0. Not the mason jar lamps though, I'm not sure what I was thinking there.

Some pictures of Lab 1.0. The ooze-vine-thing looks terrible; I straight up haven't even started to recreate it in 2.0. I pushed back Draxum's alchemy area and gave him an actual medical bay in the back, which is where The Table would have been located.

That's mostly Gale's area on the left, I think it still broadly looks this way? I didn't put in stuff like the robotics table because it just looked silly-and besides, we're not actually playing this build. We know Galois only needs two hands and a welder to make a robot.

I will leave you off with a slightly more clutterfied Gale's room! Oh, but also, I GOT PURPLE CC CURTAINS FOR HIM. :D After I took this picture, but just know he has them now. He has no reason to have them because he does not have a window, but I'm happy for him.

[not-radioshack]

Writeup: AOpen i945GMm-HL shenanigans

AOpen i945GMm-HL - The Retro Web

Welp. This board is weirder than I ever thought it'd be. Not the board in general, but the specific one I bought.

To begin, it turns out that my particular board, and likely many others of the same model, are OEM-customized boards that AOpen provided to a little company called RM Education. They make all-in-one PCs for the UK market.

...And they are using evaluation BIOSes (in other words, BIOS software that's normally only meant for prototyping and... well, evaluation) in their retail boards.

My specific board contains BIOS version R1.08, which is actually R1.02 apparently. There is evidence of an R1.07 existing as well from a reddit thread on the r/buildapc subreddit, but I doubt that it's been dumped anywhere.

Moving on to the original point of this writeup, I got this board because I wanted to build a system that pushed the 32-bit Core Duo T2700 as far as possible, meaning I needed a mobile-on-desktop board. AOpen built a reputation for doing this sorta stuff in the 2000s, so I went ahead and picked one of their boards for use (although I would've much preferred using the top of the line AOpen i975Xa-YDG instead if it were being sold anywhere. That's a VERY tasty looking board with its full size DIMM slots and SLI-compatible dual PCIe x16 slots and ability to crank the FSB all the way to 305MHz).

Slightly surprisingly, the Core Duo T2700 is quite the overclocker! It's able to push from 2.3GHz all the way up to 2.7GHz with some FSB overclocking using the SetFSB tool. It's multiplier-locked to a range from 6.0 to 14.0, so I can only push it through this means.

The board I'm using, the AOpen i945GMm-HL, supports running the FSB up to 195MHz. It's okay-ish in terms of stability, but crashes when running Aida64 benchmarks unless I loosen the memory timings from the 5-5-5-15 settings that it uses at 333MHz to 5-6-6-18, which is just the tiniest bit faster than its stock settings for 400MHz operation by SPD. With these settings, it's much more stable and is able to run the benchmarks, though unless I lower the FSB from 195MHz to 190, it will consistently crash Chrome when trying to play Youtube videos on integrated graphics. I'll likely experiment some to see if adding a card capable of handling the video playback in hardware helps.

For now, this is all for this blog post. I'll follow-up with more details as they come in reblogs. As follows are the specs of the system:

AOpen i945GMm-HL (OC'ed from 166MHz FSB to 195MHz, 190MHz for more stability)

Intel Core Duo T2700 @ 2.7GHz (OC'ed from 2.3GHz)

2x 2GB Crucial DDR2 SO-DIMMs @ 5-6-6-18 timings

Some random 40GB Hitachi hdd lol

Windows XP Pro SP3, fully updated via LegacyUpdate

Supermium Browser (fork of Google Chrome and the reason why I was able to test Youtube playback in the first place)

Coming up: Installing One-Core-API and Java 21 to play Minecraft 1.21 on a 32-bit system out of spite for Microsoft "dropping support" for 32-bit CPUs.

[budget-your-electronics]

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[crowcryptid]

so. I built the guys pc today. I could have never anticipated that it would take like 5 fuckin hours (in reality about 7 but I’m not including breaks)

Basically. It all went wrong because FUCKIN NEWEGG SENT THE WRONG CASE. I was like. Oh you picked the white one? He didn’t. They sent us a case that’s $20 cheaper but still charged him full price. It’s the smaller version of the case we picked. And the wrong color.

I panic. I look up the specs. Oh the radiator and gpu still fit, we’re ok. Right? I ask if he wants to wait to send it back or just stick with it and get his $20 refunded.

He wants to do it today. Ok.

Oh. Oh the top of the case doesn’t have a mounting rack for the radiator.. I mean I guess we don’t need it right. Oh the case is supposed to support a 360 rad but it doesn’t fit this one. Which is one of the most popular 360 rads (the one from Corsair). Very cool.

So I had to front mount it and the tubs are ugly and curled up because the case is small.

Whatever. The rest of the build went smooth until we had to put in the psu. Wtf. The drive bay makes it impossible to put in a regular psu. It completely blocks the cables. Why is it even included?? We had to take it out. Thankfully he didn’t have any hdds

We get into the bios. Oh his 6400 speed ram is stuck at 4800. Oh. I don’t know anything about overclocking as I never needed to do it. I spend about 30 mins trying to figure it out to no avail. I tell him we’re updating the bios. This didn’t fix it. For whatever reason the XMP profile is stuck at 4800 and there was only one profile. I didn’t have the time to try to figure that out.

He says it’s ok. We get windows running fine n whatnot only to notice. Um. The case fans are supposed to be rgb? And the case has a light strip at the bottom? But it’s not working.

Another 30 mins. I fix the light strip (it was unplugged) the fans still do not light up. They spin though. Confused. I try to look it up and every answer is just plug in the sata cable for power. It’s already Plugged in. I think to myself “maybe it’s cause I put all the fans into the control hub for the cpu cooler”

So I unplug the case fans and plug one into the motherboard, daisy chaining the rest as they were when we first opened the case. The fans don’t even spin now. Bro. It’s 9:30! Fuck this. I plug them back into the hub so at least they’re spinning.

We’re both tired af and the pc is working it’s just the 3 case fans aren’t lighting up and the ram is slower than it should be, so we call it a day.

I probably could figure it out but I was so damn tired and I’m still sick and I have work tomorrow

On the plus side I learned how Intel cpus are installed and finally got to try turning on the pc while it’s just a motherboard sitting on a box with a screwdriver :3

I thought it would turn on instantly but there was like a 2 second delay that made be feel very stupid. But nope you just touch that thang and it turns on.

Oh and apparently no manufacturer prints their manuals anymore. Every single item had a QR code to read it online. That kind of sucks.

[gamesception]

So here's the new toy that's been distracting me the last couple days. My decade+ old oversized ASUS gaming laptop finally pooped out several months ago, leaving me daily driving my Steam Deck of all things as my main home computer. And don't get me wrong, the Deck has performed remarkably well in that regard, but I've been meaning to get something a bit fancier for a while. Something that could handle 1440p gameplay at a decent framerate while streaming or recording, can manage image and video editing well, and in particular can run some VR games. I've been interested in VR gaming ever since Lobac posted about some of that a while back, especially with the Meta Quest 2 being a solid headset at a really aggressive cost. With the Zuck giving up on the metaverse, the Quest is likely never going to be cheaper than it is now.

I'd waffled for a while about building a PC, but in the end I psyched myself out and decided to go with a pre-built instead. Yes, that means willfully overpaying for the end product by a few hundred bucks to pay someone else to do the assembly and initial set up for me, but in exchange I only had to research one product instead of half a dozen separate components, plus there's a single warranty where if anything doesn't work it's somebody else's problem to fix it, and I'd only have to deal with a delay.

After watching and reading a bunch of reviews, Skytech seemed to be a decent choice for system integrator, with solid to positive reviews for various prebuilt models they offer, including Gamer's Nexus who tend to be pretty harsh on pre-builts. But it was this review from JustIN Tech that sold me on this Azure 2 model. "Performance equivalent to last gens best, but at half the price" is the exact tag line I was looking for, and after a recent price discount it was just within my $2k range.

In retrospect though, I should have done some more research on the specific components. I'm quite happy with the intel 13600 cpu, and while the included cooling setup is overkill for that chip, that just means I've got some free thermal space to overclock or upgrade in the future. Plus, it's pretty, and I'm shallow. On the other hand it turns out the nvidia 4070ti is not well thought of - generally considered badly overpriced, plus has the extra negetive association of being just a rebranding of the failed '4080 12gb' that was so roundly panned that its release had to be canned altogether. And the PNY model that came bundled in my unit isn't even as nice as the Gigabyte one in the JustIN Tech review. One of the reasons why Gamer's Nexus is the better channel for these sorts of reviews is that they do secret shopper and get the same stuff regular folks get, where as brands know what they're sending to channels like JustIN Tech and can take pains to make the best possible impression by including better components and taking extra care in assembly and packaging.

So what should I have purchased instead? I don't know. Maybe the 'blue' model of the same Azure 2 line, which is three hundred dollars cheaper to swap out the 4070ti for an intel Arc a770, which would probably have been more than enough for my intended use cases. Heck, with 4 extra gb of vram it might have even been better than the 4070ti for me in the long term, and if not then I could use the money saved towards swapping out to a better AMD card next gen. But the blue model comes in a blue version of the case, which wouldn't have made the swirly rainbow rbgs pop as much.

Anyway, while I might have made a different choice if I had done more research, that doesn't mean I'm at all unhappy with what I got! The Azure 2 arrived promptly. The build quality of the system is very nice. No damage, no loose or cross-threaded screws. Everything worked right out of the box when plugged in - including all the various external ports. Skytech certainly did a good job putting it all together. While the 4070ti might not be the most reasonably priced card for its performance level, now that it's here and paid for regardless, it seems like it should be able to do everything I want it to, at least for now. And if I end up replacing the gpu sooner then I would have liked, eh, we live and learn.

And while it doesn't matter at all compared to cost and performance, the swirly rainbow rgb lighting makes me feel like a Real Gamer (tm).

Desk is getting a bit cluttered tho.

As for performance, It's quiet and runs cool while playing my current games at top settings - though my particular game selection (mostly just Elden Ring on max settings with Ray Tracing), and my 1080p, 75hz monitor aren't exactly putting it through its paces yet. A new monitor is one of several upgrades & accessories I plan to get to go with this thing in coming months. New monitor, VR headset, an extra ssd on which to install linux - I figure I'll keep the windows install on the side, on the off chance there are games or utilities I can't get running in Linux down the line.

But anyway yeah, that's what I've been so busy with lately, delaying liveblog posts.

[mjm5655]

💯 — share three random facts about yourself that your mutuals may not know about you.

munday asks // accepting ! // @auburniivenus

i'm tech savvy af. i enjoy building pc, & even helping friends put pc together that give me a budget they have in mind, & working out what would be best for their value, along with cpu/gpu preferences. also do a bit of overclocking. my current build, if it had not been for sales i took advantage of may have costed me like $3000ish to build, but it was a good bit cheaper since i'm a bitch for sales.

i actually really like old wrestling ... like when it was back in attitude era, that was the good shit, & yea, i'm a bit like majima, i see big bara men & be heart eyes. don't ask me what goes on now though, it kind of got disinteresting, all i know is kenny omega has a sephiroth entrance, & i think that's cool af.

i collect pokemon cards, started back when it was black & white sets, did take a break somewhere ? now i'm back into it, i don't go anywhere crazy like buying multiple booster boxes etc, i tend to just get one, & maybe the etb. i actually have a zipped binder half full of full arts, i intend to fill it someday. just, i want them to make a full art of haxorus, haxorus gets no fucking love, & he's my favourite. ;-; the only thing redeeming about this is that i did manage to land myself an axew shiny during the poke go fest last year on that app.

[obiternihili]

the other day i found out about framework laptops and found myself really, really wanting one. like next laptop i get, easily. it got me on a kick wanting new tech shit though. so i've also been watching pc building things and various ""tech fails"" and watching for a ps5 because i haven't done that for a while. all that reminded me a) i haven't cleaned my pc in years b) i haven't really finagled my gpu since i haven't run into a wall. somehow i forgot evga has software in addition to nvidia and now the color of my graphics card's leds correspond to temp. and i'm capable of overclocking both my cpu and gpu if i ever feel like i need it. updating the software fucked with my color balance though so i had to redo that, and in the process i decided to change system themes and raised my monitors up six inches to keep my posture better. But this is making me ~aware of the space between the monitor stands in a way that makes me want to get a 2k or 4k monitor to sit between them and turn them 90°

why is it so much easier to redecorate virtual space like retheming and whatever than cleaning/redecorating physical spaces like rooms

[gamingcolchester]

Building Your Ultimate Gaming Machine: The Key to Superior Performance

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While off-the-shelf gaming PCs may seem appealing for their convenience, they often lack the power and customization options many serious gamers need. A custom-built gaming PC allows you to choose every component based on your needs and budget, ensuring superior performance and an enjoyable gaming experience.

The Key Benefits of Custom Builds:

Tailored Performance: Custom gaming builds can be optimized to meet the specific demands of the most graphics-intensive games, ensuring smooth performance at higher resolutions and frame rates.

Better Cooling: A custom gaming machine allows you to install advanced cooling solutions, preventing overheating during long gaming sessions.

Upgrade Potential: With a custom PC, upgrading individual components over time (like the GPU or CPU) is easier, helping extend the life of your machine.

Aesthetics: With endless case and lighting options, you can build a PC that reflects your style, from sleek, minimalist designs to LED-packed systems.

Custom builds are often more cost-effective than pre-built machines with similar performance, especially if you already have some existing components.

Core Components for an Ultimate Gaming PC

When building a custom gaming PC, choosing the right components is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of the key elements to consider for achieving optimal performance:

1. Processor (CPU)

The heart of your gaming PC, the CPU, handles all the critical tasks and calculations. Gamers should look for high clock speeds and multiple cores for seamless multitasking. Popular choices include Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 processors, both offering fantastic performance for demanding games and applications.

2. Graphics Card (GPU)

The GPU is the most critical component for gaming, as it handles all the graphical rendering. With modern games pushing the limits of graphics, a powerful GPU like the Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT will ensure you’re prepared for the most demanding titles. These cards support high resolutions, ray tracing, and 4K gaming, ensuring your gaming experience is crisp and immersive.

3. Memory (RAM)

RAM is essential for smooth multitasking and reducing load times. For gaming, 16GB of DDR4 RAM is typically sufficient, though some serious gamers or streamers may opt for 32GB for more intensive use. Faster RAM speeds (3000MHz or higher) can provide better performance, especially when paired with high-end CPUs and GPUs.

4. Storage (SSD vs. HDD)

For speed and reliability, an SSD (Solid State Drive) is the best option for your operating system and games. SSDs provide significantly faster load times than traditional HDDs. For ample storage, a combination of an SSD for speed and a larger HDD for storing extra files and older games is an excellent solution.

5. Motherboard

The motherboard connects all your components and allows them to work together. Ensure your motherboard is compatible with your chosen CPU and GPU. High-quality boards from ASUS, MSI, or Gigabyte offer additional features like better overclocking support, more ports, and enhanced cooling solutions.

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

A reliable PSU is critical for powering all your components. Look for one with an efficiency rating of 80 Plus Bronze or better. The wattage will depend on your build, but a 650W to 850W PSU is a good starting point for most gaming rigs.

7. Cooling System

Keeping your gaming machine cool is essential, especially if you plan on overclocking your components. Advanced air coolers or custom liquid cooling systems can help maintain low temperatures even under heavy load. Ensure you have proper airflow in your case to avoid thermal throttling.

8. Case

The case not only houses all the components but also impacts airflow, cooling, and aesthetics. Choose a case that suits your needs in terms of size, style, and airflow. Larger cases tend to offer better airflow and more room for additional cooling solutions, while smaller cases may be more compact but can compromise airflow.

The Gaming PC Build Process: How to Get It Right

Building a custom gaming PC requires a clear understanding of what you want from your system, both in terms of performance and budget. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the build process:

Set Your Budget Decide how much you're willing to spend. Gaming PC builds can range from affordable to high-end, depending on the components you choose. Generally, budget builds can start from $600–$800, while mid-range builds will run between $1,000–$1,500. High-end machines, especially those intended for 4K gaming and future-proofing, can go well beyond $2,000.

Choose Your Components After setting a budget, select the components that will meet your gaming needs. Take into account the latest hardware releases, as technology advances rapidly. For example, look at the latest CPU and GPU offerings to ensure your build is ready for upcoming game titles.

Assemble the Parts Once your components arrive, it’s time to assemble them. If you’re new to building, many guides and tutorials can walk you through each step. The process involves installing the CPU, attaching the cooler, inserting the RAM and GPU, and connecting all cables to the PSU and motherboard.

Install Software and Drivers After assembly, install the operating system and any necessary drivers. Most gaming PCs run on Windows, but you can also use Linux for gaming. Make sure to update your GPU drivers regularly for optimal performance.

Overclocking (Optional) For those seeking the highest performance, overclocking is an option. Overclocking increases the clock speed of the CPU and GPU, offering a performance boost, but it also generates more heat. Proper cooling is essential if you choose this route.

Future-Proofing Your Gaming Build

One of the advantages of building your gaming PC is the ability to upgrade components as new technologies emerge. Future-proofing your gaming rig ensures that you won’t have to start from scratch every few years. Here’s how to do it:

Upgrade the GPU: As new games demand more graphical power, upgrading the GPU will keep your rig competitive.

More RAM: Games are becoming increasingly memory-intensive. Upgrading your RAM as needed ensures you’re always prepared for future titles.

Better Storage: Opt for faster SSDs as the size and complexity of games continue to grow.

Building a Gaming PC in Colchester

For gamers in Colchester, the local market offers a variety of options when it comes to assembling a custom machine. Whether you’re working with a local builder or taking a DIY approach, it’s important to make informed decisions. Many shops offer expert advice on the latest components and can help with assembly and troubleshooting.

Custom gaming machines in Colchester can be tailored to meet specific needs, from esports-level performance to budget-conscious builds. Local communities and gaming groups can also offer valuable insights into the best setups, helping you make informed decisions when choosing your next machine.

Conclusion

Building your own gaming PC offers unparalleled benefits, including tailored performance, upgradeability, and customization. By selecting the right components and assembling them correctly, you can enjoy gaming experiences that pre-built machines simply can’t match. Whether you’re in Colchester or beyond, building a custom gaming rig is an investment in both performance and longevity, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of gaming for years to come.

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