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Hi guys, Let me start off with the build: CPU: 3700x with stock cooler MB: x570 Aorus Elite Graphics: 5700xt Nitro+ PSU: RM750X SSD: 500GB 970 Evo Plus SSD: 1TB 860 Evo HDD: 2TB Barracuda RAM (only temporary), i've got 2xpsd416g21332 and one m378a2k43cb1-crc Case: Cooler Master H500 The situation is as follows. First time building my own PC; took me 3 hours to assemble and then another 3 trying to set up Windows. After first assembly, system booted with no issues; managed to install windows 10 pro without a hic. In windows, started installing drivers using Driver Pack Solution. The installer failed on 3/20 drivers (2 for my external USB sound card and the other was the graphics card). Restarted system, and BLUE SCREEN (didn't manage to get the code). Did a system restore, and tried the same thing without the drivers that first crashed. After rebooting, the system was no longer booting into windows. Tried restarting a couple of times, and noticed that not even BIOS was showing anymore. Tried to boot from my USB Windows stick; but to no avail. I realized that the computer was no longer POST-ing. To note: when powering on, all LEDs light up, fans start spinning (both CPU and GPU fans) Now for my troubleshooting part; tried doing whatever I could without first taking the MB out of the case: tried all RAM slots with the m378a2k43cb1, nothing; disconnected every other peripheral, nothing. At this point, I take the MB out of the case for troubleshooting. Did a lot of CMOS clears: taking out battery (leaving it out for like an hour; with PSU disconnected), using the pins and also emptying PSU capacitors. Re-adjusted CPU cooler, and also re-applied thermal paste. Tried to update BIOS using qFlash button, but did not work. Tried switching with the other set of RAM, in all configurations. Noticed that monitor was going into stand-by when PC was powered off, and when turned on, it just kept switching inputs, trying to find a signal. So, I'm guessing, I still have some sort of signal. Last I tried, only things connected where CPU and GPU. At this point, I'm waiting on my other sticks of RAM to arrive F4-3600C16D-16GTZN, hoping that it was somehow a RAM issue; but if won't be the case...I don't really fancy waiting another 2-3 weeks for RMA-ing and getting new parts. Any ideas?

What did you do for it to work?

What do you guys know of the Trident Z Neo? How well do they OC? Can you get 3600/CL16 or even 3800 CL16 (maybe lower timings)?

Hello guys, I'm planning on building my first PC and while documenting what parts to pick, I've got stuck in picking the RAM. (I'll mostly be gaming). For MB, i'll either go x570 Aorus Elite or Master and 3800x Processor (it's almost the same price as 3700x). And on MB subject, is it worth the extra ~150$ for the Aorus Master? But what about RAM? Is it still that important for them to be B-Die, or can I go with other producers? How important is QVL compatibility with MBs? For the moment, I've found a pair of G.Skill Trident Z Neo (16GB), F4-3600C16D-16GTZN, 16-16-16-39. Problem is, for that same price, I can get same model, but 32GB and 16-19-19-39. I do plan on doing some memory OC, to squeeze more performance too. Price for them in my country is around ~210$. Any tips/recommandations?

The 3800x is 40$ more atm, but comes with 2 games instead of 1 (borderlands 3 + the outer worlds). What SSDs would you recommend? 1TB NVMe might be a bit too expensive tho. And for the monitors, I understand that not all freersynch are g-sync compatible. Any tips on that?

As I was saying, I'm aware that not every title will go 100+ fps @1440p, but, I usually game on competitive games, such as LoL, Starcraft, and the likes. In these titles, it's entirely possible to go 150+. even with these graphic cards. And in the future, the only point that could do with upgrades, is the video card, and possibly some more RAM. That's why it's 'built' this way. But the question remains, is slightly lower performance Radeon(5700 XT) with FreeSynch monitor better than bigger performance Nvidia(2800) with FreeSynch, or must I go the G-Sync way for NVidia. Because if so, that would mean about 15%-20% more money in the end.

Hi guys, I'm currently working out my first pc build, and the biggest 'issue' would be choosing the video card/monitor combo. After doing some research, I personally believe that going the FreeSynch 2 way would be better than G-sync, especially when it comes to budget. For a monitor with the same specs, I would have to pay about +200$ more, which is a bit over the budget. Now, the build would look as follows: AMD Ryzen 7 3800x MSI MPG x570 Gaming Plus/Edge Samsung 970 PRO 512GB Samsung 860 EVO 512GB Seagate BarraCuda 256mb 2TB A Seasonic 650w Platinum/750w Gold Corsairs Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB 3200Mhz Either AIO liquid or some be quiet!/Noctua Air cooling GPU: 2070 SUPER/2080/1080 ti/5700 XT For screens, I think Samsung C27HG70 would be a good choice for FreeSynch. This is more or less for 1440p 144hz gaming. I'm fully aware that not all titles will run above 60FPS @ 1440p, but i'm okay with that. I also know that G-Sync on a FreeSynch monitor is still a 'touchy' subject, and thus the reason for this post. So basically, from my point of view, it's just a matter of choosing the right video card and monitor. Any tips, advice?