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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:35 pm to HailToTheChiz
Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:35 pm to HailToTheChiz
How long are you giving it to boot before giving up on it? Might take a few minutes.
Do you have a discrete gpu, or are you using on board graphics from your cpu?
Make sure you check all of your cable connections to make sure something hasn't become loose.
Do you have a discrete gpu, or are you using on board graphics from your cpu?
Make sure you check all of your cable connections to make sure something hasn't become loose.
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Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:41 pm to Joshjrn
Just took the processor out again. I'm now seeing a couple prongs bent rather than straight up. May try to straighten with tweezers
Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:44 pm to HailToTheChiz
Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:52 pm to HailToTheChiz
I'm about to be ordering a new mobo processor and cooler today I think 
Posted on 12/4/22 at 12:54 pm to Joshjrn
quote:This does not seem to be the case lmao
Your cpu and motherboard are probably fine
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:01 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
Just took the processor out again. I'm now seeing a couple prongs bent rather than straight up. May try to straighten with tweezers
Assuming you haven't ruined your CPU already with tweezers, don't use them. Use something very thin and flat like a razor blade to very, very slowly and carefully bend them back in their row. If you try to bend them individually, you will probably break one, and then you really are fricked
This post was edited on 12/12/22 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:01 pm to Devious
quote:
This does not seem to be the case lmao
I said probably
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:06 pm to Joshjrn
Well. I used tweezers.
Three prongs were bent flat. I was able to get them all straight. Put it in. One snapped.
I attempted to reinstall and boot even with the broken pin.
It fricking works
Three prongs were bent flat. I was able to get them all straight. Put it in. One snapped.
I attempted to reinstall and boot even with the broken pin.
It fricking works
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:09 pm to HailToTheChiz
fricking hell
Alright, we're not soldering pins onto an 8 year old cpu, so let's celebrate it working for now while planning for the future
I'll start by saying that I don't love doing a platform upgrade right now, and would rather wait about a year. But, with that said, let's start with some foundation: what is your current motherboard, and what was the sku of that cpu?
Alright, we're not soldering pins onto an 8 year old cpu, so let's celebrate it working for now while planning for the future
I'll start by saying that I don't love doing a platform upgrade right now, and would rather wait about a year. But, with that said, let's start with some foundation: what is your current motherboard, and what was the sku of that cpu?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:21 pm to Joshjrn
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
AMD FX-8350 4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Part #
FD8350FRHKBOX)
AMD FX-8350 4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Part #
FD8350FRHKBOX)
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:26 pm to HailToTheChiz
Holy shite it's time for an upgrade lol
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:32 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
AMD FX-8350 4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Part #
FD8350FRHKBOX)
Alright, so that means if we move to anything modern, we are replacing motherboard, cpu, RAM, and cooler (possibly bundled).
What do you primarily use the pc for? What's your desired and maximum price point for this upgrade? How long do you hope for this platform upgrade to last you before needing to fully upgrade platform again?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:34 pm to Joshjrn
And to save me another exchange later, what's the sku of your current PSU?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:40 pm to Joshjrn
It's mainly a gaming rig. Yes it can still run stuff I play on lower settings
Max price point I have no idea the range I'm even talking. Is $500 too low for a max? I'd go higher if it meant longer life span from it
I'm not a high end gamer by any means
Here are other parts
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G1 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
I did get hand me down ram so I have 16gig and got a user GPU which is a NVidia Gtx 989
Max price point I have no idea the range I'm even talking. Is $500 too low for a max? I'd go higher if it meant longer life span from it
I'm not a high end gamer by any means
Here are other parts
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G1 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
I did get hand me down ram so I have 16gig and got a user GPU which is a NVidia Gtx 989
Posted on 12/4/22 at 1:59 pm to HailToTheChiz
For roughly $500 for CPU and motherboard, I'd pair a 5600 with a solid inexpensive motherboard (I need a minute on this one, as my normal go-to is on backorder for the next month) and have enough leftover to bring you out of the stone ages by tacking on an RX 6650xt for about $250.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 2:14 pm to Joshjrn
I'm all ears and somewhat flexible on costs if it means longer life and stability
Just wasn't sure if I'm at the point where I'm better off for a new prebuilt rig
Posted on 12/4/22 at 2:19 pm to HailToTheChiz
I mean, frick prebuilts
But as for longevity, it just depends on how much you want. A 5800x3d combined with a 6950xt will give you a lot more longevity than a 5600 and a 6650xt, but the former will set you back about $1,200 (plus the cost of a cooler) and the latter will set you back about $400.
But as for longevity, it just depends on how much you want. A 5800x3d combined with a 6950xt will give you a lot more longevity than a 5600 and a 6650xt, but the former will set you back about $1,200 (plus the cost of a cooler) and the latter will set you back about $400.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 2:45 pm to Joshjrn
I like the latter.....
My case is also mid size if that matters
My case is also mid size if that matters
Posted on 12/4/22 at 2:45 pm to Joshjrn
Actually, let's go back to your broken pin for a second. Go back to your picture with the bent pins. Do you remember which one broke off?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 2:50 pm to Joshjrn
ETA: I have a hunch, and I'm guessing the one that broke off is the top-most one of the three. But I want to see if I'm right
ETA2: I accidentally posted this separately instead of actually editing the other post. Oops
ETA2: I accidentally posted this separately instead of actually editing the other post. Oops
This post was edited on 12/4/22 at 2:51 pm
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