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Hey everyone, I'd like some help making sure I thought of everything and if y'all could catch any problems or things I might want to change with my build. pcpartpicker So for the things missing from that list. Rack Mount Case I have alot of storage: 3x Samsung SSD 980 PRO 2TB 3x Western...

Hey everyone! Y'all have always had solid adivce so I come here first before finalizing on a PC build. PC Part Picker I'm pretty partial to Intel processors and I want 64 gigs of ram. This machine will mostly be used for gaming, VR, and I usually run 2-3 virtual machines (not all the time but...

Hey everyone, I've asked around but I haven't gotten any solid answers on this. I'm a total audio noob, so hoping you use y'all expertise. I’m needing some PC audio help/advice. In my current office situation, my wife and I both have our gaming rigs and desks side by side, around 5 feet apart on...

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Hey all, I'm looking for a recommendation for a M.2 NVMe PCIe adapter, I have 2 Samsung 870 Evos 1TB and I want to add a third. I have a ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) and I'm currently using the 2 M2 slots on the board, so I figured PCIe could be the best to add another one (maybe 2). So...

Hello everyone, I was luckily able to secure a 3080 and I want to build a PC quickly around it since I have no idea when other PC parts will be unobtainable. PC Part Picker I think I have everything I need in there but I'm super caught up in the hardware game to know if there is something I'm...

Hey guys, This will be my first micro PC build and I'd love a second set of eyes over the list. PC Part Picker On the link above I didn't include a GPU since I have no idea what to put in there, I've always used nvidia cards in the past but since they are crazy high right now I could go AMD...

So I currently have 2 of thses: ASUS PB278Q 27" WQHD 2560x1440 IPS DisplayPort I got those in 2014 and I didn't really know much about monitors (still don't). I've been from gaming buddies that the fact I'm still on 60hz hurts their soul. So I'm looking to refresh my monitors, my wife will get...

Hey guys, It's been a while since my last post, looking into suggesting parts for a friend, she already has a 2080Ti but the rest of the machine is pretty old so looking to update it. We are both Intel/Nvidia folk and have a bias toward ASUS mobos, so anything I should consider with this list...

Hey all, not sure if I should be asking here or the motherboards section but I need a recommendation. Here is what I have: OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 7700K @ 4.20GHz RAM 16.0GB G.SKILL TridentZ F4-3200C14D-16GTZSK @ 1600MHz (14-14-14-34) Graphics 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080...

Hey all, So I'm having this weird issue, when I boot up my machine I have about 2-3 hours of normal use then it will run into lag and stutters. If I move a mouse from one side of the screen to the other it will pause and skip across the screen. Games will have like 5 FPS and listening to music...

Hey all, Here are my current specs: Intel Core i5 4670K @ 3.40GHz 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Z87-A 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (EVGA) I got a great deal on a Intel Core i7-7700K (it's in the mail right now!) and i'd like to know what mobo and RAM I should pair...

Hey everyone, I've been getting the itch to make a new rig after the tax refund. I'll tell you my current rig and I'd like to hear from the pros if now is a good time to upgrade or if I should wait. My system still feels pretty great so I'm on the fence about ridding this one till death or...

Hey all, I'm looking for a solution for wireless gaming. I have a router at the other end of the house (roughly 45 feet away). I currently have a ASUS (RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router and a Asus (USB-AC56) Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter. The issue is a few...

Anyone had this error before? I have a 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (EVGA) and a ASUS Z87-A (SOCKET 1150) mobo. There are lots of threads about this just googling but I've tried everything I could find apart from reformatting. I've gone into safge mode and unsintalled all nvidia drivers and...

Hey everyone! I've been out of the game for a bit so I'm back asking the experts. 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $1000, I'd like to keep it as close as possible so cut corners where we...

Hey everyone, I have $1000 budget with the company footing the bill. So I'm not sure what I want. I do want 16GB of ram and an SSD preferably a 500Gb but a 256gb would work. When I was looking mostly a lenovo was what I was finding in that price range. But I'm open to suggestions, and...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $2000 out the door 3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible. USA, Orlando, Florida 4) What exact...

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a full build for something to fit under my TV or next to for Streaming my Steam games from my main gaming rig or playing basic games on it (IE Hearthstone) So I'm looking along the lines of This But I'm up for ideas. I have a bluetooth mouse and keyboard and...

I'm looking for a desk clamp to support 2 27" ASUS monitors. Wondering if anyone has any brand preference, any features I should be looking for? I'm getting this since I'm moving and I did have both of my monitors on a 200lb oak desk but I'm giving the desk away and got a smaller desk the can't...

Not sure if this question is better here or in Displays but I'm looking for a desk clamp to support 2 27" ASUS monitors. Wondering if anyone has any brand preference, any features I should be looking for? I'm getting this since I'm moving and I did have both of my monitors on a 200lb oak desk...

Selling my old gaming desktop, Cleaned it and did a fresh install of windows 7 with all drivers installed. Asking $600 Intel Quad Core I7 860 8 GB RipJaw RAM Asus Motherboard P7P55D-E 2GB Nvidia GTX 560 256 Samsung 830 SSD It has red cathode lights as well as the case fans are red...

So the CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i comes with thermal paste pre applied. Should I use that or wipe that off and get a different one?

Hey everyone, I'm making a new computer and have questions about which lights I should use. Any recommendation? I've used cold cathodes in the past and they were decent, but maybe I should go for LEDs? I'm looking for green ones.

Hey everyone, HardForum has been my go to for years when i want advice on new gaming rigs. Thanks Danny Bui and tiraides for the big help in past builds. Ok here we go. 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming, anything current and soon to come 2)...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $1200 out the door 3) Which country do you live in? Orlando, FL 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU GPU RAM DVD Drive Heat Sink Power Supply SSD (256 GB)...

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a Gaming Laptop. I want something powerful yet also thin and sleek. Here are some specs: 15" Max Resolution 1920x1080 I7 Processor Windows 8 Dedicated Graphics Card 6-8 Gigs of RAM, preferably something I can upgrade later. Budget: $1250 and under...

Hey I wanted to ask the router folk, I need a new router and wondering what I should get. The devices on my Network are -Gaming PC (Wired) -Gaming PC (Wired) -PS3 (Wired) -Xbox (Wireless) -MagicJack(Wired) -Laptop(Wireless) -Chromebook(Wireless) -Cell Phone Android(Wireless) -Cell...

Hey everyone! I'm new to mechanical keyboards. I've done a little reading but I wanted to ask the experts, what do ya'll recomend? I have a nice gaming rig and I play mostly Black Ops 2, and League of Legends. I want the keyboard since all my friends are raving about them and I hear they type...

Hey all this is my current build and wondering what ya'll think upgrade wise I should do, its a Gaming PC. These are my current specs. Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.80GHz Lynnfield 8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz (9-9-9-24) ASUSTeK Computer INC. P7P55D-E PRO (LGA1156) 2047MB GeForce GTX 560...

Hey everyone, been a long time since my last post and last time buying parts. But i have a SSD/HD question. My current set up looks like this 1x Intel SSD 80 gb 1x Western Digital 1 TB 7200RPM 2x Western Digital 2 TB 7200RPM Windows 7 Ultimate installed on the Intel SSD. Also I have 6x...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming, Photoshop, and Programing 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $800 is the target, $1000 max 3) Where do you live? Orlando, FL 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU...

So I've been out of the game for a little bit and my little brother wants a new laptop and I'm not sure whats the current. Last time i checked the I-7 Quad core was "the thing" Is that still correct? Budget isn't too important. $1000-1200 i think, What should a "now" laptop have?

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Mostly for business, using quick books and payroll. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $600 For everything. 3) Where do you live? Orlando, Fl 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget...

I know this doesn't really belong here, but I really value this sub sections user's opionions. I'm looking for a computer gaming chair. The BEST (within reason) I can find. I need a tall back since I'm 6'9". Budget is $1000 and under. I figure since its the chair i spend most of my time in...

I have posted this in another section but I believe this one is more suiting. I believe this is somewhat hardware related. I'm looking for something to go with my G15 Gaming Keyboard and my G5 gaming mouse for wrist comfort. The reason I ask is I'm curious what anyone else uses and does it...

I believe this is somewhat hardware related. I'm looking for something to go with my G15 Gaming Keyboard and my G5 gaming mouse for wrist comfort. The reason I ask is I'm curious what anyone else uses and does it impede gaming. I'm mostly into FPSs and I think a mouse cushion might slow me down...

So I'm looking for a Mobo for me. I have an I7, XFX HD5770, 8 Gigs of DDR3 RAM, 620 W PSU, And I'm wanting to overclock my Mobo and Possibly add a second graphics card. I don't really want to spend more the $200 unless there is a really good one. USB 3.0 and Sata 6.0 would be nice...

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Video and photo editing, maybe gaming later. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $3000-$4000 3) Where do you live? Orlando, FL 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM...

Can anyone give me a tutorial on how to overclock my processor on my Intel DP55WG motherboard? My computer knowledge is high and I could do it easily on my older Asus board.