Ask opinions and expert advice here when you're planning to build a new PC -- which CPU to use, what motherboards others recommend, etc. Sun, 17 May 2026 12:34:55 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:34:55 +0000 AfterDawn Discussion Forums https://forums.afterdawn.com/forums/building_a_new_pc/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:48:02 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-build-after-12-years.801930/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-build-after-12-years.801930/ invalid@example.com (foreshadow) foreshadow
I got some good help last time from here

1) I want to confirm that all of these are compatible.

2) The purpose is to run in Linux with Windows VMs and some gaming.
I don't want to pay insane prices for DDR5, so DDR4 it is.
The GPU should be compatible on PCIe 4.0.

3) I think that I could be replaced the 850W with 750W or maybe even 650W. Specs for the GPU is 180W and recommend 600W PSU.

4) The list picker says that the Water cooler compatible with the motherboard and chassis,...

New Build after 12 years]]> 10 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:13:28 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/nvidia-launches-ai-first-dgx-pc-systems.801817/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/nvidia-launches-ai-first-dgx-pc-systems.801817/ invalid@example.com (Sophocles) Sophocles ]]> 1 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:21:39 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-gaming-pc-build-rx5700xt.796617/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-gaming-pc-build-rx5700xt.796617/ invalid@example.com (Ian66) Ian66 Hi Guys,

The last time I built a custom pc and asked for advice on the forums was about 10 years ago, on a Q6600 build. I got great input by Sam Morris, hope you are around and doing well.

I am currently quite clueless on recent trends in pc gaming tech. However
I am looking to do a build around a RX 5700 XT. I'm not sure on which card exactly, I would have to see what is available.
I recently bought this monitor to move into 1440p gaming: AOC CQ27G2 27" QHD
And I'm assuming a RX...

New gaming PC build RX5700XT]]> 4 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:43:15 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-wanna-buy-a-new-desktop-or-laptop.771506/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-wanna-buy-a-new-desktop-or-laptop.771506/ invalid@example.com (zenarrrow) zenarrrow
I thought about buying a laptop but I have always loved a desktop just think they are more workable and upgradeable. Last PC I had it only could run a max 1GB of ram. I kind of want a nice one any recommendations any one can offer? Thanks, Zen]]> 29 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:03:19 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/msi-spills-the-beans-on-intel%E2%80%99s-14th-gen-desktop-processors.801056/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/msi-spills-the-beans-on-intel%E2%80%99s-14th-gen-desktop-processors.801056/ invalid@example.com (ddp) ddp https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle...n&cvid=a9821624a6d145d08f5f17c977baa5af&ei=22]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:29:16 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/show-me-your-pc.800702/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/show-me-your-pc.800702/ invalid@example.com (jarryminstal) jarryminstal
COMPONENTS:
Ryzen 7 5700g | mother ASUS b550 m-k | 32gb ram hyperx fury dual channel | GTX1660 SUPER | CAM: logitech c922 | MIC: Hyperex QuadCast | Monitor Samsung F24t35 24" | Monitor 2 LG 18,5"]]> 2 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:25:32 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-official-pc-building-thread-4th-edition.728768/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-official-pc-building-thread-4th-edition.728768/ invalid@example.com (ddp) ddp http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/683586 so it's a good a time as any to start afresh. The old thread is now closed/unstickied but as it's linked here in the first post of the new thread it won't be forgotten and can still be referenced.

The Official PC building thread - 4th Edition]]> 7967 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:50:52 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-happened-to-all-the-xp-mbs.798121/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-happened-to-all-the-xp-mbs.798121/ invalid@example.com (Ariel Schnee) Ariel Schnee
I asked these professional guys who make custom computers to make me one that I could transfer my stuff to, and keep using XP. (For my old games and stuff like that now. I have a Win 7 computer for surfing the net, downloading, and etc..). They told me there was no one who could do it. They said that there were no Win XP compatible motherboards, parts, etc. that...

What Happened To All The XP MBs?]]> 3 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:29:23 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/building-a-pc-from-recycled-parts.795207/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/building-a-pc-from-recycled-parts.795207/ invalid@example.com (Sophocles) Sophocles
BUILDING A PC FROM RECYCLED PARTS]]> 19 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:26:29 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/asus-m4n68t-m-v2-compatiable-graphics-cards.799177/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/asus-m4n68t-m-v2-compatiable-graphics-cards.799177/ invalid@example.com (DopeFreak) DopeFreak 3 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:21:18 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-need-a-gaming-pc-with-a-decent-vid-card-for-about-1k.798552/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-need-a-gaming-pc-with-a-decent-vid-card-for-about-1k.798552/ invalid@example.com (Wyattspop) Wyattspop Disabled dad here, trying to pick up a mid-level gaming PC with a decent vid card for my son to play his
Oculus Quest 2 Link games . I need a minimum GTX 1660 -RTX 20 series and an Intel i5-4590 or better. Can anyone direct me to a good choice, I'm hoping for $1000-$1300. Thanks my friends]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:20:20 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/laptop.796039/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/laptop.796039/ invalid@example.com (rtrg) rtrg
laptop]]> 1 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:17:54 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-ultimate-dream-computer.298931/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-ultimate-dream-computer.298931/ invalid@example.com (Praetor) Praetor

PROC
AMD FX53-2.4Ghz (1600MHz)
INTEL P4EE-3.4Ghz...

The Ultimate Dream Computer]]> 1227 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:53:07 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i7-build-finalized-1651-38-best-pc-on-the-planet-jk.699020/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i7-build-finalized-1651-38-best-pc-on-the-planet-jk.699020/ invalid@example.com (CB_DFW) CB_DFW It's taken two months but here it is. "Patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait." "Yeah, right!!" It took me this long to save the $$!!

CASE - Paid $149.99 (Fry's) - Cooler Master HAF932 - NewEgg Link

MOBO - Paid $259.99 (Fry's) - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P - NewEgg...

i7 Build - Finalized - $1651.38 - Best PC on the planet! JK]]> 38 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:58:08 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/which-of-these-motherboards-should-i-buy.790152/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/which-of-these-motherboards-should-i-buy.790152/ invalid@example.com (caseydavidson) caseydavidson
For the moment, this is the pc:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200g + Radeon Vega 8

RAM: 2x8 3200 MHz

HDD 1 TB.

I have to choose the mother now and i am between these (don't recommend other than one of these, i get this in my country because of warranty, budget and all of that):

- Gigabyte B350M-DS3H V2: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-AB350M-DS3H-V2-rev-11#kf

- GIGABYTE GA-AX370M DS3H:...

Which of these motherboards should i buy?]]> 1 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:23:14 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-official-graphics-card-and-pc-gaming-thread.647383/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-official-graphics-card-and-pc-gaming-thread.647383/ invalid@example.com (abuzar1) abuzar1 10006 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:54:01 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tough-decision.788338/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tough-decision.788338/ invalid@example.com (Xplorer4) Xplorer4
Tough Decision]]> 1 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:03:23 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-gaming-laptop-to-buy.787382/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-gaming-laptop-to-buy.787382/ invalid@example.com (theabster) theabster
First, let me tell you my requirements: It should run all the latest games, including beefy ones like Red Dead Redemption...

Best Gaming Laptop to buy]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:49:27 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/help-to-find-compatible-cpu.786797/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/help-to-find-compatible-cpu.786797/ invalid@example.com (giedrala25) giedrala25
I would appreciate if you could recommend better CPU for my PC, please see screenshot hopefully it helps. Thank you in advance]]> 2 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:31:56 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-pc.775538/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/new-pc.775538/ invalid@example.com (kjvbible) kjvbible Thank You,
Gary]]> 2