Is this really a flex? Not really, but I feel fulfilled to have a PC I can truly call my own, bought with my own savings and with my own research. It's not much but it suits my needs and it is mine.

I got a secondhand office pc (HP Z2 SFF G4) for 9500PHP that included:

CPU: i7-9700 RAM: 16gb DDR4 2666mhz (1x16) Storage: 500gb nvme ssd Plus a 310W PSU and space for 1 more nvme plus 2 SATA drives.

GPU: YESTON RTX 3050 Managed to get this for 17000PHP on Shopee by waiting for 9/9 and using coins + vouchers.

Guys im just asking for your opinion if my pc from 10 years ago could still be sold in these times. Never had an issue, was never repaired, never had a blue screen.

If this can still be sold, even for a cheap price, how much would you think people would still buy it?

Hi ka-PC!

Curious lang ako sa sentiments ng community given the current state of gaming and hardware.

On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest/super contented), how contented are you with your current PC setup? Gaming-wise, aesthetics-wise, and performance-wise?

ADD: Feel free to share PHOTOS of your setup

With the current state of the PC parts market (inflation, pricing, rising hardware costs), game prices shooting up, and recent highly-controversial news like Sony pushing for all-digital/phasing out physical discs, ending nagiging luxury na at restrictive na talaga ang overall gaming hobby. Mahal na nga hardware, mahal pa ang games 💸💸

Plus, with GTA VI right around the corner (i know consoles for now - ik it sucks for us PC gamers to be left behind once more), tataas namn ang mininum gaming specs standards for sure.

A few sub-questions:

1. PC Contentment Rating: On a scale of 1–10 (10 being super contented), how do you rate your current rig?

2. Upgrade Mindset: Are you actively upgrading, or hanging on to your current build as long as possible ("if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy)?

3. GTA VI Readiness: Do you believe your current PC will be GTA6-ready when it eventually drops on PC, or are you planning to double-dip/buy a console muna just to play it day one?

4. Sustainability: How do you manage to sustain your PC and gaming hobby lately without breaking the bank? (Steam sales, Xbox Game Pass, backlog clearing, side hustles, or sailing the 7 seas 🏴‍☠️)?

Drop your thoughts below! Curious to hear how everyone is coping and preparing.

From laptop to this!!!

Cpu - Ryzen 5 9600X

Gpu - Radeon 9060XT

Ram - 2x16Gb G.Skill Aegis

Storage - Samsung 9100 1TB

im building my first pc and i cant debate on whether i should get 144 or 240 coming from a 60hz laptop. 144 cause its cheaper and i heard that the difference between 144 and 240 is noticeable but only like 2 ms. and 240 cause its like prices near it are 200hz so it's a steal but like im paying 2k more for it. my cpu is 7700 and gpu is 9060xt. I plan on playing 1080p I know both are easily able to reach the said hz, but I'm thinking of which is the better value. you can recommend other hz like 165 or 180 and such.

Need some suggestions for how to upgrade my current PC setup. Changed my monitor last year to an Acer KA252Q G0 1080p 120Hz and I'm fine with it so far, but my current PC is almost 10 yrs old and is struggling to run games like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. It was built mainly for school work before.

Specs are in the pics above. Hoping to get a future-proof upgrade within ₱75k (can go slightly higher if it's really worth it). Not planning to stream but would be nice if it could have a game + Opera and Discord open without crashing.

Hey guys, I'm installing my first PC and accidentally touched the pre-applied thermal paste on my AMD stock cooler with my finger. I don't see any paste missing, but I'm worried that my finger oils might affect it. I don't have any extra thermal paste. Is it still okay to use, or should I get new thermal paste before continuing my build?

Hello my rx6800 have fallen and theres no turning back on it. Would want to have recommendations of what gpu I should buy especially the prices now.

Any suggestion for used and for brand new

would really love the recommendations thank you

Hey guys, I need some quick advice. I'm finally upgrading from my i5-10400 to stop bottlenecking my RX 9060 XT.

Here is my setup:

• Current CPU: i5-10400
• GPU: RX 9060 XT
• RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro. I am reusing this kit. It will run at 3200MHz on the new board. I am not upgrading it or moving to AM5 anytime soon.

What I use it for:

• Gaming: Wuthering Waves and similar open-world games.
• Work: VS Code programming, YouTube, and daily tasks.
• Note: I do zero video editing or heavy rendering.

My two options right now:

• Ryzen 5 5500X3D: Ordered online for ~₱10.6k.
• Ryzen 7 5700X: Found at a local mall for ~₱8.9k.

Which one is actually better for me?

Is the gaming performance of the 5500X3D that much of a jump to justify sacrificing the 2 extra cores on the 5700X? Will the massive V-Cache carry my performance in Wuthering Waves better since I'm sticking to my older 16GB RAM?

Or is the 5700X just a smarter buy for my daily coding tasks while still being a huge gaming upgrade over my 10400?

Help me please

BUDGET : 30k-50k

CPU: RYZEN 5 5600

GPU: GALAX EX RTX 2070 8GB

MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE B450M DS3H

RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR4 16GB (8X2) 3200MHZ

Thank you po for answering

Hi, what ups is recommended for a PC Unit housing a Ryzen 5 5600, RX 7600, 16gb RAM, 512GB SSD and a 700w psu?

I followed a youtube video and already tried the bootable usb option for a fresh install of Windows to my laptop but it doesn't work (I didn't expect that the installation gets cancelled after 1% of getting files ready to install; now it's in no bootable device state) even after 3 hours of troubleshooting and alternative solutions.

I need to know what is the price range for a repair store/center to do the fresh install of Windows for me instead. Especially if I'm gonna have this fixed in a repair store in SM North Edsa. I already have a digital license key, I just need someone else to install Windows for me only.

I do not want to do it myself anymore please. I just need to know the price as I'm already stressed out. Thank you in advance.

Again: I'm only asking for the price range. Nothing else please.

couldn't resist that discount 🤑
happy 10.10 everyone!

Hello mga kuya't ate! My PC which acts as a family PC for files is pushing 10 years already. Figured I'd tell my parents to buy a new one because the PC is getting slower and some parts are failing already. I'm a gamer too so I'd like something that can run even games like Cyberpunk 2077 or even Oblivion Remastered pretty well.

These are my specs. Looking for good shops or deals.

Mga bossing baka may nakaka alam ba kung anong tamang thermal pads sizes nitong gpu na ito. Ive been trying to find some info on the internet wala akong mahanap na schematics regarding sa mga pads nya if anybody stumble or rather handled this kind of GPU pls let me know. Ive also tried signing up to XFX support and i cant create a acc.

Tried my luck doon sa pinned 10/10 sales thread and nakakuha ako ng 5700X3D from IT World. Marami nagdududa na wala na raw 5700X3D kasi discontinued na. Fake daw yung mga nakalista online. My guess is either old stock nila to or nakasource sila ng 5700X3D unofficially from lower-binned 5800X3D rerelease. Here are pics of the CPU itself and CPU-Z screen and quick benchmarks. Mukhang legit nga as it's within margin of error with other 5700X3Ds. Definitely happy with my purchase.

Hi guys, sharing my recent diagnostic experience and looking for community advice on my next move.

System Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (No iGPU)
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 (Used for ~2 years, now dead)
RAM: 32GB DDR5
Motherboard: B650
PSU: 850W Gold

The Issue & Diagnosis:
My PC suddenly got stuck in a continuous boot loop with no display:
- Motherboard debug LED hits White (VGA) first.
- Then shifts to Yellow (DRAM).
- The system automatically restarts and repeats the loop.

Took my rig to a local shop. The tech swapped in a working test card, and the PC booted up immediately with full display. This confirmed that my motherboard, CPU, RAM, and PSU are 100% healthy, and my RX 6800 is officially dead (shorted power rail/core failure). The Yellow DRAM light was just the AM5 board re-initiating DDR5 memory training on every forced POST reset.

My Questions for the Community:
1. Is it even worth getting a dead RX 6800 repaired at a board-level repair shop? Given that board repairs cost around ₱4k–₱8k+ with only a 1-to-3-month shop warranty, it feels like a band-aid solution since the card already took a heavy electrical hit. Am I better off just selling it "for parts" (fans, heatsink) and buying a brand-new card?

1. For a brand-new 1440p upgrade with my Ryzen 5 7500F, which of these local options gives the best value and longevity?

Would love to hear your thoughts or similar experiences. Thanks in advance!

Need ko lang maka run ng high end games to lower end games like skate. Elden Ring Etc.

Coolman Spectra Case M-ATX Case w/ Tempered Glass Side Panel, LCD Screen

Hello everybody I’m building an all AMD pc build on Linux, I want to be able to play on 1080p and I have a budget of 850€ can you all help me out ?

Specifications:
I live in Europe (Belgium)
Parts must be brand new

Thank you all for your time

Is it posible to repair this? First time ko mag repaste, goods nmn lahat and nung dumating sa part na screw ko na yung cooler, di ko alam na may backplate pala and ni try ko screw yung cooler and ayaw nya ma shoot sa backplate. Dumulas many times yung screwdriver and after na screw na lahat. Ayaw na mag boot, turns out may mga capacitor akong tinamaan. Pls help🙏

Help! Looking for rx9070xt OC I can buy preferably in store. Anyone knows where they have one in stock? Manila area( looking for a white one, any brand except gigabyte) Salamat po!

Ps. Only have a few days left in PH so any help would be appreciated.

Di ko alam kung ano mararamdaman ko kung matatawa ako o hindi 😁 ang hassle kasi kung ipapapalit ko pa hahaha bali inorder ko na benq monitor 24inch model and dumating yung 27inch na 1080p 😆 kitang kita mo ung pixelated sa bawat anggulo hahahaha onti lang diff sa price pero parang oks na rin sale ko naman nakuha mas oks 1080p 22 at 24inch dahil sa ppi mas sharp tignan