PC Build failed, considering a replacement is needed?
PC Build failed, considering a replacement is needed?
Recently, my previous setup failed after attempting to install a new GPU. I’m considering building a completely new rig but am unsure if I can do it myself. I already have the necessary components but don’t want to pay the high prices from pre-built companies. What should I consider?
Where exactly are you situated? You're likely to find a small shop or a local person who can assist with the construction part. It's probably wise to confirm your build requirements so you can test them with them before buying. In reality, setting up a simple system isn't overly complicated, and there are many helpful videos available online demonstrating the process. To be sure, there might even be a video that covers the parts you've selected.
Details about the build that failed are unclear.
The situation with the new GPU remains uncertain.
Updates are needed to provide complete hardware and operating system information.
There is a possibility of recovering part or all of the system.
Issues can occur for reasons beyond your control.
If applicable, view it as a chance to learn and attempt again.
As the saying goes, "get back on the horse that threw you."
What kind of display will you use for gaming? Do you have particular needs for this computer? Please share details about what matters most to you. Additionally, your area and financial situation. This helps ensure the advice fits your availability and resources.
How many solid-state drives are there? Are they HDDs or SSDs?
Do you have any old RAM that you're considering reusing?
If you don't trust yourself to assemble the components, you can maybe ask a friend with more experience? Someone you trust. Or you can try following instructions and guides. If you do try yourself, i'll give you some advice: - before building the new PC, backup all important data from your NVMe SSD. You will want to format it and do a clean install of windows. You may try to simply plug the drive into a new PC and boot Win normally but it may not work. It's generally better to do a clean install but up to you. - if you're doing a clean install, create an instalation USB drive. I recommend using Rufus. A free utility that does a better job than Microsoft's media creation tool. You'll need a 8 Gb or more USB stick. - when building ground yourself often by touching something like a radiator/heater/pipe to discharge static electircity. You may even buy an ESD wriststrap, they're cheap. - you can follow the PC case instructions to help you assemble the PC. - install the PSU into the case but don't connect anything yet - assemble the motherboard before fitting it into the PC case. Place the motherboard onto the plastic wrap it came in onto a flat surface and install the CPU, then RAM, then CPU cooler. (The motherboard manual will show how to install the CPU. Cooler manual will have exact instructions on how to setup and install the cooler. MoBo manual will also say where to connect the cooler fan, and which RAM slots to install RAM into) Also install your M.2 NVMe. (remove plastic film from the motherboard heatsink!) Then fit the whole thing onto the PC case standoffs and screw it in. Gently at first until all screws are in, then tighten them all down. - install the GPU next. Don't forget to check if the card has a PCIe shield/plastic cover. Remove that or it will not go into the slot. - fit all the drives into drive trays - next hook up all the cables from the PSU to the motherboard, GPU and hard drives IF you're not going to install Windows. The MoBo manual will show where all the headers/connectors are. If you buy a modular PSU, you will only use wires/cables you need. The rest can be stored elsewhere so they don't get in the way. - connect all the wires and cables from the PC case to the motherboard. Most of them will be labeled. Don't worry if the motherboard has more headers than the case uses. Some cases do not have reset buttons, HDD activity LEDs, or many USB ports, so they will not have anything to hook into the MoBo headers. - you're almost done. You need to hook up the PC to the monitor, speakers, keyb/mouse etc. and of course plug it in and flip the PSU power switch. - the reason you don't hook up the drives is that if you install windows, it is much simpler if there is only one drive in the system. That should be your NVMe SSD. - start the PC and enter BIOS. Make any changes you need but it's probably not neccessary at this point. - insert the windows installer USB stick and restart the PC. Follow setup instructions. Select your NVMe drive when asked where to instal. Let setup format the drive. There is a very handy Win 10 and 11 instal guide on this forum, so i recommend checking that. - https://forums. - once windows is installed, and once it's gathered all drivers, shut down the PC. Open the case and hook up your old drives. - start the PC again. You will possibly have to do a BIOS update. After BIOS has been updated, boot into BIOS, restore default settings (to fully wipe the slate clean), and then make any changes you need. Save and exit. You should not have to do another BIOS update unless your PC gets into trouble. - done, except for windows updates but those will be done over the coming days. Here's some builds for you to consider or tweak: (Case fits 2 SSDs and 2HDDs, MoBos have 4 SATA connectors. Case also fits coolers.) PCPartPicker Part List CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($169.96 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial CT2K16G48C40U5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-4800 CL40 Memory ($87.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Zotac GAMING Twin Edge OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ B&H) Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.90 @ Amazon) Total: $926.80 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-26 23:12 EST-0500 This one is on the cheap side but runs the games you mentioned just fine. Overall it's ok but no more. Best thing to be said is it doesn't waste much money, but it isn't ideal either. The CPU isn't great but it's ok and a nicer one is almost double the money without being that much nicer. For ~$250-270 more you could have: PCPartPicker Part List CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($297.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Deepcool AS500 Plus 70.81 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($109.66 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ B&H) Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.90 @ Amazon) Total: $1197.51 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-26 22:18 EST-0500 Very nice CPU, beefier cooler, faster RAM. A better GPU, and probably the most you can get without blowing your entire budget on just the GPU. If you could swing the 4070 Ti Super, that'd be the one to get. And finally an AMD option: PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($285.25 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Deepcool AS500 Plus 70.81 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($261.62 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($109.66 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ B&H) Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.90 @ Amazon) Total: $1286.40 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-26 23:46 EST-0500 It is slightly pricier largely because of the motherboard, and it doesn't outperform the 13600K build. But it does have one advantage. The 13600K sits in a LGA 1700 socket which will be discontinued. The Ryzen 7700 fits into a AM5 socket which will be used for some time to come and could fit a better CPU. The motherboard is also pretty decent, so you will have upgrade options in the future. If you don't want upgrades in the next 3-5 years, go with the intel. Otherwise choose AMD. If you have more questions, fire away.