My first built PC

Hubert B

Hubert B

Hubert B

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Hello, I'm seeking some professional advice. I'm building (or rather, trying to) my first PC.

Currently using:
-B450M DS3H motherboard
-HX430C15PB3K2/32 RAM (HyperX Predator 3000Mhz, DDR4, 2x16GB)
-AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
-700W power supply (ATX A-700BR)

(All components used basing on Qualified Vendor List found on Gigabyte website)

Apparently this MoBo has built in graphics, so an external card is not a must.

The PC is starting, I can see the MoBo and RAM light up, all the fans are spinning, but there is no video output at all.
The internal speaker makes 1 long and 3 short beeps.

As found online, this error code most likely indicates a memory error - I tried shuffling the memory around, even used different RAM, but still getting the same error code. What could be the possible reason and how do I make it work properly?
 
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Thank you for your response. Only just installed my old graphics card - a Palit GF9800GT 1024M, I'm now getting a single beep upon booting the PC, but there is still no video output - neither from the motherboard HDMI slot, nor from VGA graphics card slot.

The graphics card was originally a component of my old PC, but it is fully operational.
 
Yes, the power supply model is ATX A-700BR.

Is there any specific card you could recommend for my setup for a reasonable price (let's say around 100-200$)? Sorry about that, but I'm completely new to this...
 
I suppose I will get a newer graphics card first of all, a new PSU if it doesn't help. If I understand correctly, there is no possibility of incompatibility between graphics card and other members, right?
 
Kurgen said:
Im sorry to say whist that might not be the issue, its complete garbage, and you should throw it in the bin right this minute :) @pastymuncher assistance required here matey

you shouldnt skimp on the PSU , i would be heading for something like this.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £79.85 (includes shipping: £9.90)
Click to expand...

I have now ordered the power supply you recommended plus a Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX 4GB GDDR5 graphics card. I really hope this works. All the parts will be brand new and as far as I understand it, they should work together just fine.
 
Thank you, that PSU was a good advice - the PC now boots properly and there is no video output issues (still using my old graphics card as the new one is still on the way). Still, the computer can't start the system due to a system error (according to the message it ws not closed correctly, most likely because during the building process it was turned on and force-turned off multiple times). It starts up and auto recovery and asks if I want it to recover an older system copy, but I can't press on anything. The mouse and keyboard are both connected and I am able to use them in BIOS, so I am sure they're not an issue. What should I do to get it running? Did I miss anything I was supposed to do? Is it possible, that I am seeing this because of the new hardware installed?
 
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No, it's the old disk storage, used with the previous hardware. At this point I think the only way to reinstall the system would be via an USB Flash Drive, right? Also if I wanted a system upgrade (currently Windows 7, but not gonna lie, I've lost my installation disk, so might as well get an upgrade to Windows 10 and have a 'fresh start') do I do this the same way? What is going to happen to the files stored on this disk when the system is reinstalled?
 
Yes, my old drive is a Mechanical Hard Drive. If I understand you correctly, I should:
1) Get an installer tool onto my USB stick/get a pre-loaded stick;
2) Disconnect my hard drive and set up the system launch from external drive instead of my hard drive in BIOS;
3) Install the system on an SSD;
4) Plug in my hard drive and the system should be up and running.
Is this right?

Also the blue SSD seems pretty affordable, I'll definitely get one. My new graphics will arrive in a week so I suppose the whole thing will have to wait if I don't want to risk having the same issue again if I switch the graphics on my new build after installing the system?
 
Okay, at last got all my parts. I've put everything together, installed a new system, got all the necessary drivers and the PC is up and running.

Final build:

-B450M DS3H motherboard; ~£60
-HX430C15PB3K2/32 RAM (HyperX Predator 3000Mhz, DDR4, 2x16GB); ~£130
-HX429C15PB3AK2/16 RAM (HyperX Predator 2933Mhz, DDR4, 2x8GB); ~£100
-AMD Ryzen 7 2700X; ~£150
-Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX 4GB GDDR5 graphics card; ~£150
-TX550M power supply; ~£70
-WDS500G2B0C SSD (500GB); ~£60
-my old, 1TB HDD with its label missing. N/A

Total build cost: around £720 + system licence cost.

The power supply turned out to be the issue - definitely not recommend getting an ATX A-700BR.

As you guys mentioned before, I could have gotten a better, second-hand graphics card, although this one's performance is still perfectly fine - it can easily handle keeping stable 60FPS in more needy games on highest settings, such as GTA5, Neverwinter, Skyrim TES5, League of Legends, Assassin's Creed series etc. The system itself is surprisingly responsive and works smoothly, the SSD is doing great.

Thank you very much for your help @Kurgen and @tonys, I really appreciate your patience. Some silly questions were asked, I'm aware of that.

Thread solved.
 
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I'm a structural engineer and I sometimes have to take some 3D modeling work home, my company specialises in posh houses, so usually each model is insanely heavy and 32GB is pretty much minimum for it to run smoothly despite the file size.

Also it's now too late to return the 16GB RAM so may as well use it ;)
 
We use Archicad 24 for both 2D drawings and 3D modeling, very decent piece of software - if used peoperly, whatever you draw the program will automatically model in 3D. You can then simply place an elevation/cross section marker outside or through your model and the program will automatically generate the view, so you don't need to manually draw each drawing.
You can also edit each element of your drawing/model for overall visual enhancement, such as stairs, railing, decorative wall elements etc. Clients really like it.

Many companies also use Autocad - a much simpler tool that allows you to draw in 2D (3D mode is pretty inconvenient), but you don't get to make the program do your work - you will have to manually draw all the views you need - so it takes much more time and leaves room for human error. Much quicker to learn and doesn't bother you with extra parameters of drawn elements.

I've been using these for over 5 years and I can tell you that Archicad will allow you to produce some jaw-dropping projects, but that requires proper training and even more patience.

Some companies also use Revit, very similar to Archicad, but it's a bit harder to make your work look good when it comes to more advanced and detailed projects.

There are also some other programs such as SketchUp (or ketchup as engineers call it) but these are not quite meant for industrial quality drawings - they are harder to use, have limited options and cause trouble when created files are opened with programs other than what they were created in.

We still work with architects when it comes to finish and system design and get the drawings from them. Normally bigger companies would have their own design teams to make sure everything is done the way they want it, but unfortunately we only have 2 (including me) designers, so we struggle getting bigger projects done on our own.

Why are you asking?
 
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I see, a fellow engineer. You'll definitely enjoy 3D design once you have it all figured out, it is really helpful when locating mid-story objects such as structural elements or staircase windows, you can't even imagine how many drawings I get with silly mistakes like beams interrupting staircase height...
Pretty sure Revit also allows you to draw in 2D same as you do in Autocad too.
 
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