Yes I did see some this morning , is there any that would go in as a pci card though , to avoid a desktop one ?
New system for my lad
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If you have a device e.g. a router or a NAS, with a LAN port, then you can connect two computers by using a switch.
If you want to connect one computer to multiple devices, you can't split a LAN port, you'd need an additional network card.
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no idea mate, i don't give micro$$oft a penny, if you havre a running yearly sub or something for family365, then I'd bet that they are just happy to get that money
I have to ask, why do you pay for 365 if your main computer is a mac?
Run it on my mobile device for business as well , ie iPhone with word on it , rather than just a word viewer , gives me better editing ability
Can you re-state your case and motherboard please? The thread is 6 pages so getting a bit long to comb through for this information
Can you re-state your case and motherboard please? The thread is 6 pages so getting a bit long to comb through for this information
My basket at OcUK:
- 1 x Aerocool Dryft Mini v2 Micro-ATX Case (SKU: CAS-AER-00607) = £55.00
- 1 x Asrock B650M PG Riptide (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-18Y-AK) = £158.98
Total: £213.98 (includes delivery: £0.00)
I'm assuming it's the above given what the OP has said, he seems to have went out of his way to buy the case specifically.
I'm not sure why on earth that card would be a requirement.
The motherboard has a more than capable physical network card built in.
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I'm assuming that the OP needs two LAN ports for some reason.
So, you have 2x PCI-E slots that are PCI-E version 3.0 and 1 lane. You also have 1x PCI-E slot that is version 4.0 and 4 lanes.
The little slots are directly underneath the graphics card slot, so this might be an issue, depending on how thick the cooler is. The first slot is almost certainly unusable.
Another alternative is to buy a LAN to USB adapter, though I think they may have higher CPU usage than PCI-E devices.
In regards to the Dell you mentioned:
- It looks a bit pricey.
- Are 4 ports really necessary?
- You would need a full size bracket, which I don't know if it comes with because it is labelled LP (low profile) which is a half size bracket.
- I'm not sure how widespread the drivers are for Dell hardware, or how likely they are to be compatible with a regular desktop.
It's a gaming rig for his son apparently, I'm both confused and off to bed!
Really no need for confusion , it’s simple , so both his ps and pc can have hard wired connections , and also for an extender for WiFi as well so he can watch his tv through firestick without lag . All without anything having to sit around on top of the rig , or on his desk .
Thanks for the that, may end up sticking with just a 1 to 2 powered type .
Thank you Ben , That’s a very valid point , had not considered that, will likely do that .
now just waiting on the cooling fan for the cpu and ready to build . So may have enough time to source one .
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yet if I was on pcie.3.0, I'd lose 2% performance, which would mean not running at 144fps, one day it will be the same when comparing 5.0 to 4.0
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pretty much steam yeah, though maybe from game makers site if you have the details, I can download minecraft for example with my old game name/password, physical copies are long gone
Yeah I think it will be activision for his cod account and hoping to transfer all his purchases over , and also steam for the rest, bar anything new he fancies .
Got all components today and have been reading manual and inspecting stuff , think I will get everything organised .
I am wondering if anyone has a preferred build order when putting things together .
Reading that perhaps when doing the thermal right phantom spirit 120 you need to orientate it a specific way, and slo lift a fan a little to avoid ram touching .
Funnily enough I noticed I had not included ram , so now just waiting on that but from memory , it is usually one of the easiest things to add in ,
So any tips on the build would be appreciated .
Also what’s the consensus on how much paste and application method , as for the kryonaut and will set aside the one that came with the fan . Also on this if I make a bodge , what’s best to clean up with
Got all components today and have been reading manual and inspecting stuff , think I will get everything organised .
I am wondering if anyone has a preferred build order when putting things together .
Reading that perhaps when doing the thermal right phantom spirit 120 you need to orientate it a specific way, and slo lift a fan a little to avoid ram touching .
Funnily enough I noticed I had not included ram , so now just waiting on that but from memory , it is usually one of the easiest things to add in ,
So any tips on the build would be appreciated .
Also what’s the consensus on how much paste and application method , as for the kryonaut and will set aside the one that came with the fan . Also on this if I make a bodge , what’s best to clean up with
I’ve always done a pea size bit of paste in the middle. Never bothered spreading.
I place the mobo on its box and build as much as possible before it goes into the case
So
CPU
Storage
Ram
Cooler
Into the case
PSU and some of the wiring
Gpu
Finish off wiring
I place the mobo on its box and build as much as possible before it goes into the case
So
CPU
Storage
Ram
Cooler
Into the case
PSU and some of the wiring
Gpu
Finish off wiring
Just to note, first boot on AM5 can take awhile so don't panic if things don't immediately happen. The system will power up and you'll see fans spinning etc, but it could take as long as 15-20 mins before things start moving.
Booting up after that point will be more in line with what you're used to with other systems, the first time you do with AM5 it needs to figure out how to use your RAM.
There's a few good video guides out there for AM5 that might be helpful to you, but otherwise take your time and just enjoy the process. @ben1987 advising to install a lot of the components prior to putting things in the case is excellent advice, pop the motherboard on a clean wood surface or even just on top of the box it came in (do not put the anti-static bag under it).
With the Phantom Spirit heatsink, what I'd personally do is install the mounting bracket as per the instructions and then after you've put the motherboard in the case and all other components/wiring etc are in place mount the big lumpy tower cooler to the bracket.
Frankly, people go wild about the perfect way to apply paste but for 98% of users it doesn't matter as long as there's enough coverage between the IHS/CPU and heatsink.
Booting up after that point will be more in line with what you're used to with other systems, the first time you do with AM5 it needs to figure out how to use your RAM.
There's a few good video guides out there for AM5 that might be helpful to you, but otherwise take your time and just enjoy the process. @ben1987 advising to install a lot of the components prior to putting things in the case is excellent advice, pop the motherboard on a clean wood surface or even just on top of the box it came in (do not put the anti-static bag under it).
With the Phantom Spirit heatsink, what I'd personally do is install the mounting bracket as per the instructions and then after you've put the motherboard in the case and all other components/wiring etc are in place mount the big lumpy tower cooler to the bracket.
Frankly, people go wild about the perfect way to apply paste but for 98% of users it doesn't matter as long as there's enough coverage between the IHS/CPU and heatsink.
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I built my first last November since I was a regular builder as a teenager / early 20’s so probably 15 years.
Storage, coolers and aios were the biggest changes. Watched a pc centric build video on YouTube and if all came flooding back
Storage, coolers and aios were the biggest changes. Watched a pc centric build video on YouTube and if all came flooding back
Been about the same I built for daw mainly before , and done upgrades on builds , feeling a tad nervous , but I’m sure it will be fine just gonna take my time ..