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  1. Thanks for the suggestion. I will pick-up another monitor to test my PC before I consider contacting Acer.
  2. EDIT 1: The problem has been solved. See this post for further details. Hi, I recently built my first PC, comprising of brand new parts, including an Acer Predator xb271hu. Upon connecting to the monitor, however, a message saying "no signal" appears. I speculated the issue could be the GPU needed updated drivers. So, after trying both HDMI-HDMI and DP-DP - with the correct input mode selected - I tried again using my motherboard. Indeed, I tried with my GPU connected and without. Nothing changed. Next I switched over my RAM, after a tech support call with Amazon. Still to no avail. I have also reset the monitor's settings, unplugged the power cable, switched the monitor and computer on and off, as well as tried the above attempts with 'Game Mode' enabled. After further frivolous troubleshooting and YouTube video-watching, I have become despondent. This system is ready for it's first ever boot-up, yet I can't even reach the BIOS stage. Has anybody experienced the same or a similar issue? Do you have any suggestions for me? ? --- System details Acer Predator xb271hu i7 9700k Asrock Z390 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ac RTX 2070 Super Ballistic Sport 16GB 3200 (CL16) Corsair SF600 (Gold Rated Samsung 970 Evo 1TB Windows 10 Pro (Not yet installed) Photos Screenshot 1: One page of the settings menu Screenshot 2: The 'No Signal' error message Screenshot 3: The I/O of my computer
  3. Let's not forget LOTR: BFME II (despite it's rare availability).
  4. The 2070 Super will confidently push 100fps in modern titles at High/Ultra settings. Of course, your mileage will be dependant on the game and your other components (most notably the CPU: think Intel's 9700k for a strong contender here), but from the many, many benchmark videos on YT, the 2070 Super is a proven competitor for 1440p gaming. Indeed, most games bench in the low hundreds, while the well-optimised games (eg. Overwatch) or competitive titles (eg. League of Legends) will be ran nearing or exceeding 200fps. So where the high refresh rates count, the 2070 Super delivers. Where the graphical fidelity counts, the card likewise delivers. Still, I encourage you to browse YT for yourself. Don't take one stranger's word for it.
  5. To mitigate the admittedly moderate risk, I will be following from others who achieved similar builds. Yeah. I will try every website before Microsoft's. My first purchase will be from CDKeys, which sells W10 Pro for £2.50. There may be a risk here, but that risk is low. I've paired my CPU with a water cooler. I agree no support for the CPU would be disastrous. Lastly, thanks. I will opt for a non-reference variant. I've shortlisted these: - EVGA 2070s - EVGA 2070s Gaming - Zotac 2070s AMP - Zotac 2070s Twin Fan - Palit 2070s X - MSI 2070s Ventus OC All should fit the Dan A4, but I don't know which to pick. Do I pick a blower or open-air cooling design card? Do I opt for higher boost clock speed? Hmm.
  6. Consider these two points: You will appreciate the PC more if you've worked to build it. If you purchase a pre-built PC, you will be in possession of somebody else's work. Not your own. You won't be able to share stories of the building process. You won't feel that elation of overcoming a challenge. In building the PC yourself, you will also learn how to build a PC more generally, what functions the components perform through direct observation, and how they interact to comprise a working computer. This skill cannot be purchased. It is more valuable than the computer itself, and it can only be acquired through experience.
  7. Either of those builds will last you for 5+ years, providing you take care of the system. The only upgrade I'd suggest is, to opt for a platinum rated power supply (and maybe increase the W to 700+, because you can). Then, take care of your system: - Monitor and sustain decent thermal performance, which is especially important if you overclock your CPU - Re-apply thermal paste on a reoccurring basis - Clean the case of dust and grime - Remind yourself of how fortunate you are
  8. Hi all, I have a prospective build in need of being vetted. I have ordered several of the parts already, but a few remain in their basket until I am confident to order those, too. Goals: - 1440p 144fps at high settings for single-player titles (eg. Metro Exodus) My concerns are: - How will I cool the case (CPU and GPU)? - Which GPU variant to opt for? - Will the chosen motherboard provide sufficient power, fast Wi-Fi and high-grade audio (via bluetooth)? --- PCPartPicker Part List --- CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.00 @ Amazon) Thermal Compound: ARCTIC - MX-4 2019 Edition 4 g Thermal Paste (Purchased For £5.49) Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (Purchased For £82.38) Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card Case: DAN Cases - A4-SFXv4 Mini ITX Desktop Case Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply (Purchased For £100.00) Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($105.89 @ OutletPC) Monitor: Acer - XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor (Purchased For £487.99) Mouse: Logitech - G305 (Black) Wireless Optical Mouse (Purchased For £30.99) Headphones: Bose - QC35 Headset (Purchased For £0.00) I would consider the 3600 and the RTX 2060 Super if these components would increase the longevity and decrease the complexity of the system. Also, I am aware of the BIOS issue regarding this motherboard. I will have the motherboard updated prior to it being shipped. (Note: I posted this thread originally to sffnetwork.com.)
  9. Here's my tip: Create a list of items beforehand you're interested in buying. Of these items, consider an alternative or two. Add those, and roughly group them by reordering the list. For example, I have the Nano 202 Mini-ITX case at the top of my list. Below I've added a Silverstone slim Mini-ITX case and a more expensive Corsair variant. Once Prime Day starts, monitor your list for the flash deals. Occasionally click to a product page to see similar products and whether they're on sale. If you're open to buying products outside of your list, after you've checked your core items filter by category on the 'Deals' tab. There you'll see a range of products - most low-quality - but all on-sale relevant to your shopping interests. Following that, and before you make a purchase, check other websites for competing discounts. Only make a purchase once you've vetted the price at every major retailer (and perhaps using the camelcamelcamel extension to glean it's price history). I suggest checking the large websites such as Ebay and Newegg, etc. These steps are interchangeable of course. I tend to perform them in sets every few hours to keep myself disciplined. By organising a list beforehand, and separating the catch all category searches into a separate process, you keep your wallet safe from impulse purchases. You also remain cognizant of the best deal per product, given you have a routine "check before you buy" mentality.
  10. I see portable ITX cases may impact a system's longevity. Given I will now wait until Prime Day to buy parts, I will reconsider my build's form factor. On the one hand, I have the budget and desire for an enthusiast build; on the other, I may be moving places and the constraints associated there would be easier to manage with a compact, cheaper build. You're right a laptop would also serve my needs. Perhaps I'll pick-up a secondhand laptop under £750. I find there are few all-around gaming budget laptops, however. Either you opt for mid-range to high-end build, which will be cost-inefficient and depreciate exponentially over time, or you take up an older generation laptop, usually with a clunky, heavy chassis and piteous battery life. How I've managed games in the past is to wait for "Game of the Year" and "Ultimate Editions" of the AAA publishers. Not only do you save money, but you ensure the games are rich in content from the start. Right now, I am building a library of indie, classic and past-favourite singleplayer games. All of these are unaffected by DRM, but I'm glad to know Steam provides an option for offline play. I have a hazy understanding as to why people buy games on release. The more expensive a game is, the quicker it'll depreciate in value. From a consumer's point of view, you are always incentivised to wait a few months. When I see a new title I'm excited about, I'll either opt for the previous game, a similar one or re-direct my interest elsewhere. Granted, some games will maintain a stable selling price (eg. LoZ: Breath of the Wild), but others do not (eg. Fallout 76). I realise launching into online-centric games day one can be an exciting experience, though, so there are exceptions.
  11. Hello, I recently picked up a bundle containing games I shall foreseeably never play. Instead of hoarding them, I offer them here. I imagine collectors may be interested, or those with young children (since many of these games are in the vain of circa 2000 flash games). Yes, I claimed the best ones. That bundle can be found here: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/recoil-bundle Xenoraid: The First Space War - DFI78-R8BMQ-I2QTY Tennis in the Face - B6LT6-CIQ56-CXI52 Azkend 2: The World Beneath - EZQ6T-TR3JK-ER436 Baseball Riot - QL9H3-C28T8-5ZA4L Spellspire - BV2A8-M57YL-AEBWT Sparkle Unleashed - KFW77-6RYV6-R2A37 Sparkle 2 - IG83L-05VYX-GG3NF King Oddball - QCVY3-H2MEC-3MKNG
  12. I hear 700W is advantageous for an RTX 2080 Ti and 9900k combo, whereas a middling PSU could risk throttling. Furthermore, to overclock on a power supply sub-700W would be risky. I want to future proof my rig, so to compromise power supply here on the basis of finances isn't worth it for me. Neither is an ethernet cable. Portability will be restricted here, although I could see ethernet helpful in poor Wi-fi zones. But I would plan ahead to avoid weak internet speeds, or to have a few DRM-free titles in my library as back-up games. Along these lines, are any recent titles difficult to play or simply unavailable offline? I'll keep that motherboard in mind, in the meantime. I may opt for a Mini-ATX build instead - I'm not sure. There seems to be a consensus that this level of performance I'm aiming for is unsustainable in the ITX form factor. As I asked above, even when overclocking? From what I understand, three factors contribute to this line of thinking: manufactures misrepresent power demand numbers on their products, an overclocked RTX 2080Ti and i9900k is heavy duty, and continuous usage over time places heavier demand on your power supply. Combined, this would suggest hours into a demanding game you could throttle your rig from a lack of power. I note your point here. The data was stripped of its context- the entire setup, the test conditions - and wasn't verified by third parties (which means in the worst case, the data could be fabricated). Assuming you track leaks, what role do they play for you? Is there any value to leaks regarding new products? A competent motherboard should solve many of my concerns, then. There is the option for me to pick-up a laptop, yes. It'll depend on my living circumstances in July-August, but I have examined the Zephrus S and MSI Raider. Another commenter tipped I'd be sensible to wait a few weeks for AMDs' product release. Now that I've planned out my options, I'm going to do that and stay patient. Thanks for answering, Celerystruct. We have differing views here. I will likely opt for a 700w PSU, but others claim this voltage is overkill. We'll see whether the new CPUs outperform the 9900k. Even if they do, the latter is battle-tested and the more reliable choice for me. You'll upgrade only when necessary.
  13. Hello folks, I stumbled upon Humblebundle's refer a friend promotion earlier. I am new to the website, but I'm interested in their Monthly subscription service. Like me, if you haven't yet subscribed I'm willing to take part in a mutual sign-up process using your referral link, in return for you using mine.giving you credit in return for the same. Anyone interested? Here's my referral link: <Link Removed> Message me afterwards with yours, and I'll gladfully sign up.
  14. Passing up this deal is like walking past a free gourmet deal of your choosing, simply because you're not hungry.
  15. Today marks the last day of Greenmangaming's sale on the Borderlands pack, The Handsome Collection. This is the lowest price the franchise has ever reached. Go forth. And go quickly! https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/borderlands-the-handsome-collection-bundle-pc/
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