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Just made this custom GIF for my Lian Li AIO LCD screen. What do you all use for your screens?

Added carbon fiber decal to my intake fans. Thoughts?

Hey everyone, I had a question about the JONSBO fans and hoping someone here has figured this out.
I saw an Amazon review where the RGB light ring around the fan is one color while the fan blades are a completely different color. I’d love to replicate that effect, but I can’t figure out how they did it.

I’m controlling my RGB through SignalRGB. Since JONSBO isn’t officially supported, I had to create a custom device profile for the fans. I’m also not using the controller that came with the fans and have them connected directly to my motherboard’s 5V ARGB header.

Could the included JONSBO controller be what allows the outer light ring and inner fan LEDs to be controlled independently? Or is this possible through SignalRGB if the custom device is set up correctly?

Posted a picture of my setup alongside the Amazon review I’m referring to. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

Just finished my first ever PC build and I had to give some love to Lian Li. I went with the LANCOOL 217 and the HydroShift II LCD 360, and I couldn’t be happier.

The case was honestly what sold me the moment I powered everything on for the first time. Between the clean design, airflow, and how it shows off the hardware, especially the GPU, I knew immediately I made the right choice.

It definitely makes for a tight build, but I actually love that about it. Everything fits snug and looks like it was meant to be there. Once it’s all together, it just has that premium, perfectly packaged feel.
As a first time builder I was nervous going into it, but building in this case made the whole experience much more enjoyable than I expected. Looking back now, it was way less intimidating than I had built it up to be.

Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Thanks, Lian Li, for making my first build one I’ll remember.

Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU: XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Mercury OC White 16GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE
CPU Cooler: Lian Li HydroShift II LCD 360
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 217 White
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30
Storage: WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD 2TB
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G+ 80+ Gold
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G5 34” Ultrawide 3440×1440 165Hz

I’m hoping someone can help me understand what’s going on here.

System:
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
RX 9070 XT (XFX Mercury OC)
32GB DDR5-6000
3440x1440 Ultrawide

While playing ARC Raiders, AMD Adrenalin reports around 300-320 FPS, but my MSI Afterburner + RTSS OSD reports only 160-180 FPS at the same time.

A few details:
Frame Generation is enabled
Upscaling is enabled
GPU utilization is 100%
GPU temp ~56°C
Hotspot ~74-80°C
GPU clock ~3.1-3.2 GHz
Power draw ~300-315W

What’s confusing me is that Adrenalin’s FPS number is almost exactly double what RTSS is reporting.

Is Adrenalin counting generated frames while RTSS is only counting native rendered frames? Or is there another setting I should check?
Has anyone else with a 9070 XT or Frame Generation enabled seen this behavior?
Thanks!

Title says it all lol

Just finished my first PC build and found this cable in the motherboard box after everything was already assembled.

It has what looks like a small microphone/audio sensor on one end and a 2-pin connector on the other. My motherboard is a Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE.

I noticed a 2-pin header on the bottom-left of the motherboard labeled LED_DEMO, but I’m not sure if that’s related or if this cable is supposed to connect somewhere else entirely.

Does anyone know:
-What this cable actually is? Is it an audio sensor/microphone for RGB effects?
-Does it plug directly into the motherboard or another controller/hub?
-is it worth the trouble getting into a tight spot to install?

I’ve attached photos of the cable and the header I found on the motherboard.

Thanks! I’m still learning as I go with this first build. 😅

Need some honest feedback on my new battle station setup.
I may have gone a little overboard with the black-and-white racing stripe decal tape 😂
Right now I’ve got it on the PC, and I like how it looks there. I have it on my gpu and inside back wall of the case, I wish I could add more photos to show you, I think it looks good.
BUT Then I started extending it to other devices and parts of the setup, and now I’m at that point where I can’t tell if I’m creating a cohesive theme… or turning my desk into a NASCAR pit crew station.

My original vision was to lean into it completely with a matching desk mat, rug, and some wall decor to tie everything together.
Part of me thinks it could end up looking really unique and intentional. The other part of me thinks everyone is going to tell me to stop before it’s too late.

So give it to me straight:
Does the stripe theme actually work?
Should I keep it limited to the PC?
Is extending it to peripherals and room decor a good idea or a terrible one?
At what point does it go from “clean theme” to “trying way too hard”?
No feelings will be hurt. Roast it if you have to. I’d rather hear it now before I order a matching rug and fully commit. 😂

Hey everyone,

I just finished my first gaming PC build and I’m trying to figure out a strange noise that seems to be coming from my PSU (or somewhere nearby).
I’ve attached a video showing the issue.

Watch what happens when I move my cursor from the game screen to my secondary monitor:
Cursor on game screen = noise immediately starts
Cursor off game screen = noise immediately stops
It is completely repeatable and happens instantly every time

The sound almost seems tied to the game rendering or GPU load rather than fan speed since there’s no ramp-up or ramp-down. The start/stop is immediate.

I’m wondering if this is:

Coil whine from the PSU?
GPU coil whine that just sounds like it’s coming from the PSU area?
Normal behavior?
Something I should be concerned about?

Specs
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU: XFX RX 9070 XT Mercury OC White
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870E Pro Ice
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000 CL30 (64GB)
SSD: WD Black SN850X 2TB
Cooler: Lian Li HydroShift II LCD 360
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G+
Case: Lian Li Lancool 217
Monitor 1: Samsung Odyssey G5 Ultrawide 3440x1440 165Hz

Temps and performance seem completely normal.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Based on the video/audio, does this sound like PSU coil whine, GPU coil whine, or something else entirely?
Thanks for any help. This is my first build, so I’m still learning what noises are normal and what should raise concern. 😅

Long Time Listener, First Time Builder… and First Time RMA’er 😂

Figured I’d post a final update on my first-ever PC build journey.

Specs:
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Gigabyte X870E Pro Ice
XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT OC White
Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000 CL30
WD Black SN850X 2TB
Lian Li HydroShift II S LCD 360
Lian Li Lancool 217 INF
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G+

The build itself was actually a blast. Coming from a lifetime of Xbox gaming, I was terrified of every step. Installing the CPU felt like defusing a bomb, routing cables felt like solving a puzzle, and RGB daisy chains might as well have been advanced calculus.
Then came the motherboard.

The board arrived on BIOS F3. I was getting a persistent 4D error code and boot issues, so I updated all the way to F12 using Q-Flash. Update completed successfully, but the problems never went away.

Over the last few days I feel like I’ve tried every troubleshooting step known to man:
-Updated BIOS via Q-Flash
-Cleared CMOS multiple times
-Single-stick RAM testing
-Different RAM slots
-Disabled EXPO
-Reseated RAM
-Reseated CPU
-Checked cooler mounting pressure
-Removed unnecessary peripherals
-Tested with minimal hardware installed
-Verified SSD detection
-Created multiple Windows installation USBs
-Tried different USB ports
-Played with boot settings
-Countless reboots and BIOS trips

Symptoms were all over the place. Sometimes I’d get into BIOS. Sometimes it would freeze at the splash screen. Sometimes I’d see 4D. Sometimes it’d hang trying to boot Windows installation media. Nothing was ever consistently broken enough to identify a smoking gun, but it was never stable enough to actually move forward.

At some point troubleshooting turns into chasing ghosts. So after exhausting every solution I could find through Reddit, forums, YouTube, friends, and ChatGPT, I’ve decided to stop fighting it and replace the motherboard.
Could it be something else? Maybe. But after days of trial and error, the motherboard is the only component that keeps ending up back on the suspect list.

A little disappointing, but honestly I’m still proud of making it this far on my first build. Learned a ton, gained a lot of confidence, and somehow didn’t launch a screwdriver through the motherboard.
New board arrives this week. Hopefully my next update is a picture of Windows actually installed instead of another 4D error code staring back at me.
Wish me luck boys. 💪

Looking for some help troubleshooting a newly built gaming PC re: BIOS Firmware update.

Specs:
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870E AORUS Pro Ice (used)
CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL30 (laps used)

Everything powers on and I can get into BIOS. I noticed the motherboard was running BIOS version F3, while the latest version available is F12b.
I downloaded the F12b BIOS file to a USB stick and used Q-Flash from within BIOS.
The update appears to complete successfully, but when it reaches the “ready to reboot” screen, the system completely freezes. The mouse stops moving, the keyboard becomes unresponsive, and the motherboard debug code changes to 4d.
At that point the only option is to hold the power button and force a shutdown.

Has anyone run into this before? I know code 4d can be related to memory training, a corrupted BIOS flash, or potentially an issue with the used motherboard itself?

I’ve already confirmed:
BIOS file is the correct one for the board
Update process completes without reporting an error
USB drive is recognized and readable
Any suggestions on next troubleshooting steps would be appreciated.

EDIT: just a little more context: once the update reaches 100% and the “ready to boot” screen shows, there’s a 3-4 second delay from the mobo code going from 00 to 4d. Then once 4d is visible the screen freezes.

After years of gaming on Xbox, I finally decided to build the gaming PC I’ve always wanted. I’ve been lurking on this sub for a long time, looking at everyone else’s builds and telling myself “one day.” Well… one day finally came lol.

Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU: XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT Mercury OC White
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870E Pro Ice
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
SSD: WD Black SN850X 2TB
Cooler: Lian Li HydroShift II LCD 360
Case: Lian Li Lancool 217 INF
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G+ (gifted by a buddy who’s already in his RTX 5090 stage of life)

Most of my help has come from ChatGPT confirming every step of the way and texting that same friend whenever I convince myself I’ve somehow ruined a component. It’s been equal parts rewarding and terrifying tbh.

When I started, every part felt insanely delicate. I was convinced I was going to bend a pin, crack the motherboard, drop the CPU, or somehow destroy something that cost more than my first Xbox. But the more I work on it the more comfortable I’ve gotten, and honestly it’s been pretty fun learning as I go even if I have no clue what I’m doing half the time.

Still a long way to go. Right now I’m staring at a pile of RGB cables trying to figure out daisy chains, fan hubs, ARGB headers, and whether cable routing actually matters or if future me is just going to hit “sync all” and call it a day.

Overall I’m just really happy I finally pulled the trigger on this. For anyone who’s been lurking like I was and thinking about building their first PC, you can absolutely do it. It feels overwhelming at first but once you start putting parts together it starts making sense.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have approximately 47 RGB connectors left to figure out and there’s a very real chance one of them is important.
This version sounds a lot more like an actual Redditor posting their first build rather than someone who spent 20 minutes polishing every sentence. 😆💪🏿

I’m building my first gaming PC and ended up buying two “used” motherboards from Amazon for $185 each with the plan to return whichever one is “worse” for my build. Problem is… I honestly don’t fully understand the real-world differences between them yet, so I’m looking for opinions from people who know more than I do.

Which would you keep:
Gigabyte X870E Elite ICE
Gigabyte X870E Pro ICE

One thing making this harder: the Elite actually looks completely brand new. I can’t find any evidence it was ever removed from the original packaging.
The Pro also looks clean, but the plastic wrapping seal was broken and there are a few small signs it may have been installed/used before but shockingly looks brand new as well. Both still had the CPU socket covers on, although I’m not sure how much that actually means in terms of used evidence.

Current build specs:
CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU: XFX 9070 XT Mercury OC White
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB (2x16)
Storage: WD SN850X 2TB NVMe
Case: Lian Li 217 INF

Would you guys keep the Elite or the Pro in my situation? And are there any major differences I should actually care about for gaming use?

Is this site legit? Price too good to be true right?

https://itechports.com/products/corsair-vengeance-ddr5-64gb-2x32gb-ddr5-6000mhz-cl30-amd-expo-intel-xmp-icue-compatible-computer-memory-gray?\_pos=1&\_sid=f355055eb&\_ss=r

I’m building my first gaming PC and decided to cut on costs by buying a “used - mint” ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. The price on Amazon was $380 , about $100 less than a brand new one after tax.

This is what showed up - indeed a ryzen 7, but a 7800X3D. I had a feeling this what is going on in the Amazon return/resell market. And I was right! I’m just going to buy a brand new one, return this and report it. Does Amazon even investigate into this or do they do absolutely nothing about it?

Turning the big 4-0 later this month and my family is pitching in to buy me my first gaming PC after being a lifelong Xbox user.

Right now I pretty much only play ARC Raiders, but I’ll eventually grab Grand Theft Auto VI and casually play some Call of Duty / Battlefield once in a while too.

I’m trying to stay under $2k total and have narrowed it down to these three prebuilt options, all with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT since the price/performance ratio seems insane right now:

• $1499 — Ryzen 5 9600X / 16GB DDR5
• $1799 — Ryzen 5 9600X / 32GB DDR5
• $1899 — Ryzen 7 7800X3D / 16GB DDR5
All three have:
RX 9070 XT 16GB
1TB Gen4 SSD
850W Gold PSU
DDR5 6000MHz RAM

Monitor:
Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch Ultrawide
34” ultrawide
3440x1440
165hz

As a first-time PC buyer coming from console, I’m struggling to understand where the smartest value is. My gut says the $1499 build is probably the sweet spot, but I keep hearing:

“16GB RAM isn’t enough anymore”
“7800X3D is the best gaming CPU”
“future proof now or regret it later”

For my use case (ARC Raiders, GTA 6, occasional COD/BF6), what would you guys do?

Is the jump from 16GB to 32GB DDR5 worth $300?

Is the 7800X3D worth another $400 over the base build?

Appreciate any advice from people bc who recently made the jump from console to PC!