Simple Questions - April 14, 2026
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- Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard?
- I'm thinking of getting a ≤$300 graphics card. Which one should I get?
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Necessary_Answer4004@reddit
Will an Adata XPG reactor II VE 650w fit in a Compaq HP Presario SR1000?
Can’t find manuals for the Compaq PC PSU size and it doesn’t really look like it’s regular ATX sizing. Thanks
TemptedTemplar@reddit
No, it will not fit.
However a SFX sized PSU should, given that they're about half the size of a ATX unit.
But honestly you're better off gutting the Compaq components and putting them in a standardized case. You can get a mid-sized ATX case for $40, then be free use whatever PSU, CPU Fan, or GPU you would like without having to worry about size constraints.
Necessary_Answer4004@reddit
I’m doing the opposite, I gutted the Compaq to use as an ATX case. Thanks for the answer. I’ll look for an SFX sized PSU
Coolman_Rosso@reddit
What is the ideal way to hit the ejector bracket on a PCIE slot? I usually use a screwdriver, but apparently it's easy to break when using one.
aragorn18@reddit
Try a plastic chopstick.
TemptedTemplar@reddit
I use a cheap pen. Those skinny Bic ballpoints work great.
Robobvious@reddit
Okay I wanted to preface this by saying I think this is allowed because it’s more of a general discussion and not a specific question about a certain prebuilt, but if not that’s my bad and mods feel free to delete.
Anyways;
With the state of the markets and all is building a pc honestly still the way to go right now if you’re on a budget? I’m wondering if the math is finally starting to work out in favor of some of these prebuilts as a result of everything going on in the supply chain.
LostTheElectrons@reddit
Prebuilts tend to be good at optimizing for cost. They will give you parts that are 'good enough' but may not be the best for longevity or future upgrades.
For instance, you'll get power supplies that are just enough wattage for the specs, but may not work if you want to upgrade to a higher power GPU. You'll get one stick of lower speed RAM which is a good value, but not easy to upgrade from. Your GPU may only have 8GB of VRAM which will slow you down as more demanding games come out.
If you aren't dead set on building your own, it's worth looking at prebuilts because they can be significantly cheaper. Just be aware that there may be compromises in some aspects in parts in favor of maximizing value.
reckless150681@reddit
Price shifts usually hit prebuilt companies on a delay. So the best time to buy prebuilts is shortly after a price hike, because base components will rise in price faster than prebuilts; similarly, the worst time to buy prebuilts is shortly after a price drop, because base components will drop in price faster than prebuilts.
Right now, prices have stabilized (albeit at a higher level than they used to), so the delta is about the same as it would've been at any other point in time.
Sometimes you get lucky if a big store is trying to liquidate its stock, e.g. Walmart or Costco
jamvanderloeff@reddit
The price bumps / spec downgrades to squeeze a budget are already well settled in on prebuilts too so doesn't really make a difference for now vs before prices went up, still similar tradeoffs.
If you are looking around for good prebuilt deals keep an eye out for which things are actually using standardish parts for future upgradeability.
Protonion@reddit
It's pretty much the same as before; sometimes you may find a really good deal and a prebuilt can turn out to be up to a couple hundred bucks cheaper, but the majority of them are still more expensive.
The margins on many PC parts are really thin, and the prebuilt makers are suffering from the price hikes almost equal to consumers.
If you're in the US, then it seems like bundle deals (stuff like mobo+cpu+ram) from places like Microcenter are the way to go to save a bit.
Goble4@reddit
Which card responds better to the OC through undervolt method? The 9060xt or the 5060ti?
n7_trekkie@reddit
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sapphire-radeon-rx-9060-xt-pulse-oc/43.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-gaming-16-gb/44.html
At least the 9060xt info about undervolting is good
Goble4@reddit
Thanks.
Yes, I also find the equivalent info on the 5060ti hard to find. All consist of scattered individual reports that are sometimes less than consistent.