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Make sure you update your bios on that motherboard.
I haven’t had a chance to update my original thread on my issues with RMA on my same board and 9950X3D, but just got everything back up and running. Trust me, you don’t want to go through that hassle.
I haven’t had a chance to update my original thread on my issues with RMA on my same board and 9950X3D, but just got everything back up and running. Trust me, you don’t want to go through that hassle.
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re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Phil on 10/21/25 at 8:50 pm to Dock Holiday
What are you buying on without paying $50 in commissions? I looked the other day and Schwab charges $50 transaction since its foreign.
Or is that just part of the deal? I guess at $1400 its a drop in the bucket....
Or is that just part of the deal? I guess at $1400 its a drop in the bucket....
Well, 4 days into the RMA process and still waiting for them to send me the information to send it off.
Asrock said I need to send them the board for them to inspect and in the meantime call AMD and go through RMA with them. Asrock would not take the CPU (so that's my next call to AMD).
The customer service rep I talked to at Asrock was helpful. Apparently its a 1 month to 1.5 month process all in from them.
No telling on AMD.
Let the fun begin.
Asrock said I need to send them the board for them to inspect and in the meantime call AMD and go through RMA with them. Asrock would not take the CPU (so that's my next call to AMD).
The customer service rep I talked to at Asrock was helpful. Apparently its a 1 month to 1.5 month process all in from them.
No telling on AMD.
Let the fun begin.
I have never RMA. What do I have to do send it back then wait for them to test it then send another one? What happens with the CPU? Repair shop said it didn’t have any marks or look bad but who knows.
You were right. No dice on the repair shop. They said RMA and send both motherboard and CPU.
Well that’s news I hate to read.
Would be my luck right when I convert to AMD this would happen.
I had to drop it off at a repair shop. 4-5 hrs of doing everything I knew how to do took its toll.
I guess I will wait to see what they say. It may be smart to send them this article as a place to start.
Appreciate the information.
Would be my luck right when I convert to AMD this would happen.
I had to drop it off at a repair shop. 4-5 hrs of doing everything I knew how to do took its toll.
I guess I will wait to see what they say. It may be smart to send them this article as a place to start.
Appreciate the information.
New computer boot issues.
Posted by Phil on 9/5/25 at 6:25 pm
I built a new PC over the summer. Asrock X870E Taichi motherboard, 9950x3d cpu, 7900xtx gpu with 1000 watt power supply.
Computer has been working great for the last few months. Every time I am not using it, I have been shutting it off.
Worked fine Monday night. Wednesday night go to turn it on and I can’t even get a boot or bios. Motherboard is reading an error code 03.
Based on what I read online it’s a component not sitting right which is odd because the pc has not moved or the cpu not working with the bios.
I reflash the bios and get it to boot. Go to restart to test and same issue and code.
Clear CMOS get to boot and same issue, go to reboot and won’t get to bios.
Reseat the cpu and crank it up with same issue.
Reseat the ram and it gets it to crank a few times but after that back to same error code and no boot.
What am I missing? Bad ram? CPU looks fine, no dead spots.
Trying to not have to take it to a computer tech but I am at a loss at this point.
Computer has been working great for the last few months. Every time I am not using it, I have been shutting it off.
Worked fine Monday night. Wednesday night go to turn it on and I can’t even get a boot or bios. Motherboard is reading an error code 03.
Based on what I read online it’s a component not sitting right which is odd because the pc has not moved or the cpu not working with the bios.
I reflash the bios and get it to boot. Go to restart to test and same issue and code.
Clear CMOS get to boot and same issue, go to reboot and won’t get to bios.
Reseat the cpu and crank it up with same issue.
Reseat the ram and it gets it to crank a few times but after that back to same error code and no boot.
What am I missing? Bad ram? CPU looks fine, no dead spots.
Trying to not have to take it to a computer tech but I am at a loss at this point.
re: Do pass balls and wild pitches count as team errors
Posted by Phil on 6/4/25 at 3:35 pm to KCSunshine
Call me old, but feel that is also a result of the one knee stance these catchers do now. I just don’t see how you can slide back and forth to block as good as you can from being crouched.
We had that beat into our heads at a young age.
We had that beat into our heads at a young age.
re: Best electric golf cart brands? I can't find the thread
Posted by Phil on 4/16/25 at 7:55 am to CatfishJohn
Not sure if they have changed over the years but Club Car has an aluminum body and EZGO had a steel frame that would always rust.
Depends on your proximity to the ocean if that would make a big difference, but something to think about. Also lighter.
Depends on your proximity to the ocean if that would make a big difference, but something to think about. Also lighter.
Going to need This Old House and the Woodworking shows to find a new home pronto.
re: LSU 8 @ Texas 2 Final
Posted by Phil on 3/21/25 at 9:34 pm to BigTigerJoe
Still framing
re: LSU 8 @ Texas 2 Final
Posted by Phil on 3/21/25 at 8:58 pm to drizztiger
Catcher is framing them.
It’s the very last game on espn app at the far right.
So, since my last post, I have purchased a used CPU to see if that was the issue (same as I had before to make it easy).
Good news is we are back working again. I guess when I blew out the case with air trying to clean the dust on the CPU fan when I plugged it back in the CPU toasted.
Bad news is even the new CPU cooler I installed is reading low on RPMs in the BIOS, which after further research there, may mean my power supply is going out.
All that being said, does it make sense to try to grab a 9070 XT that releases Friday and run that with my previous build list at 1440 then maybe down the line upgrade if needed?
I have been doing some research on the 9070 XT and it sounds like it will be a good mid rage GPU.
Given how old my current build is, anything is an upgrade now.
Good news is we are back working again. I guess when I blew out the case with air trying to clean the dust on the CPU fan when I plugged it back in the CPU toasted.
Bad news is even the new CPU cooler I installed is reading low on RPMs in the BIOS, which after further research there, may mean my power supply is going out.
All that being said, does it make sense to try to grab a 9070 XT that releases Friday and run that with my previous build list at 1440 then maybe down the line upgrade if needed?
I have been doing some research on the 9070 XT and it sounds like it will be a good mid rage GPU.
Given how old my current build is, anything is an upgrade now.
Copy and pasted from my saved list from way back.
Only real change is I have updated my storage to a new 2TB Samsung SSD.
Also, I found a used CPU (same as listed below) today for $35 and ordered that to test and see if I could get anything to boot to get me by until prices come down as a backup plan. That will come in next week.
Below list of what my current build is.
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($120.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.93)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($100.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1866 CL9 Memory ($69.98)
Storage: Samsung 840 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.99)
Video Card: EVGA Superclocked ACX GeForce GTX 760 2 GB Video Card ($285.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX600 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99)
Only real change is I have updated my storage to a new 2TB Samsung SSD.
Also, I found a used CPU (same as listed below) today for $35 and ordered that to test and see if I could get anything to boot to get me by until prices come down as a backup plan. That will come in next week.
Below list of what my current build is.
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($120.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.93)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($100.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1866 CL9 Memory ($69.98)
Storage: Samsung 840 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.99)
Video Card: EVGA Superclocked ACX GeForce GTX 760 2 GB Video Card ($285.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX600 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99)
Motherboard shows a red led indicating a cpu issue. Checked and reset the chip and don’t see any issues. Replaced the cooler and fan. Reset GPU and ram. Still nothing.
Chip may have fried.
Chip may have fried.
That’s the exact response I anticipated. I’m trying to troubleshoot tonight but I’m pretty sure something is toast on it.
Appreciate any feedback provided if I have to pull the trigger here. I would rather not get completely bent over.
Appreciate any feedback provided if I have to pull the trigger here. I would rather not get completely bent over.
New PC Build - Need Assistance
Posted by Phil on 2/18/25 at 4:53 pm
Need some help building a new gaming computer.
I purchased my last motherboard from a user on here back in 2011 when building my PC and it finally went out last night. Hoping I can find some direction as I have done research, but not up to speed on all new tech.
Backstory: I got a notification that the CPU cooler RPM was at zero. Turned it off, purchased a new cooler, and now my PC will start, fans will run, but I am not getting anything on my monitor. Switched inputs and even tried the HDMI on the motherboard with no luck.
With all that aside, I was already looking at building a new one. I build a spec list in August of last year, but that PC has gone from $3,200 to $5000+ since. Was going to purchase the 4090 back then but looks like that ship sailed.
Below is what I currently have spec. Any changes that I should make? Trying to stay around this price range.
Typical games would be older city builders (Anno 1800, Cities Skylines 2) then also may get back into Flight Simulator
Would probably stay in 1440P vs 4K.
Appreciate any and all help/direction.
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($448.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($147.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: NZXT N7 B650E ATX AM5 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($187.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($167.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: PNY XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1272.40 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li O11D EVO RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Gigabyte AORUS ELITE P850 ICE 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($152.50 @ Adorama)
Total: $2955.50
I purchased my last motherboard from a user on here back in 2011 when building my PC and it finally went out last night. Hoping I can find some direction as I have done research, but not up to speed on all new tech.
Backstory: I got a notification that the CPU cooler RPM was at zero. Turned it off, purchased a new cooler, and now my PC will start, fans will run, but I am not getting anything on my monitor. Switched inputs and even tried the HDMI on the motherboard with no luck.
With all that aside, I was already looking at building a new one. I build a spec list in August of last year, but that PC has gone from $3,200 to $5000+ since. Was going to purchase the 4090 back then but looks like that ship sailed.
Below is what I currently have spec. Any changes that I should make? Trying to stay around this price range.
Typical games would be older city builders (Anno 1800, Cities Skylines 2) then also may get back into Flight Simulator
Would probably stay in 1440P vs 4K.
Appreciate any and all help/direction.
PCPartPicker Part List: LINK
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($448.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB 48.82 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($147.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: NZXT N7 B650E ATX AM5 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($187.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($167.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: PNY XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($1272.40 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li O11D EVO RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Gigabyte AORUS ELITE P850 ICE 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($152.50 @ Adorama)
Total: $2955.50
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re: Any C9 LED lights that are actually good?
Posted by Phil on 1/1/25 at 5:56 pm to urtoosmall
Christmasdesigners.com
Have had mine for 5 years. The first year I custom cut the line so the lights start and stop where needed. The whole house is one long strand.
I unscrew the bulbs each year and roll up and never had any issues.
Have had mine for 5 years. The first year I custom cut the line so the lights start and stop where needed. The whole house is one long strand.
I unscrew the bulbs each year and roll up and never had any issues.
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