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Hi there, I have a fairly new computer build, I just installed a corsair H115a closed watercooling system today. I'm getting BSODs a lot now, especially when starting a game, or a website that would require a higher load. Checking my temps, the CPU temp spikes up and down from 25-35C. I'm...

I just built a new system, and noticed that there's a very audible and constant hissing in the background of my sound. I used a pair of headphones to connect directly to the mobo onboard jack and the same hissing is there. Don't know much about audio, but I was reading that the hissing is...

Hi there, I recently got a new pci-e nvme ssd installed into my new system (this one), put windows 10 onto it and I'm not sure whether I missed something, maybe in BIOS, to utilize the best speeds to boot from the SSD? I feel like the boot speed didn't change much from when I had windows 10...

Thanks for the response Mr.Baddie! Ok, let's up the budget to $250-300 range but I also need a PSU as well. Does PSU have compatibility issues at all, how much power should I aim for?

Hello, looking to build a low end gaming rig for the little brother. I already have this mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128589 Looking to find a compatible cpu & gpu that would be under $200 total. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I have this gigabyte motherboard and looking to build a low end gaming rig for my little brother. Would this cpu suffice/compatible, and any suggestions on GPU's under $100 would be appreciated as well. MOBO- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128589 CPU-...

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Hiya Would greatly appreciate help on building new gaming rig- with best price to value and future proofing :) Approximate Purchase Date: NOW Budget Range: $800-$1000 before rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important: Hardcore gaming, Watching movies/TV, Light clerical stuff Parts Not...

Hi, Would greatly appreciate help on building new gaming rig- with best price to value Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 3-4 weeks Budget Range: $700-$800 BEFORE REBATES System Usage from Most to Least Important: Hardcore gaming, Watching movies/TV, Light clerical stuff Parts Not...

The RAM sticks are DDR2, I want this to be a gaming rig that won't go obsolete quickly, the monitor I have now has a max resolution of 1680x1050-- I plan to order most of this from newegg, or buy.com depending on best prices

Hi there, Would greatly appreciate some suggestions on best price to value options out there these days as I'm looking to build a brand new gaming rig. I plan to still use my antec 900 case, as well as my monitor so the only things I need are a new MOBO, CPU, (have 2x2gb ram sticks atm, may...

Thank you for such a thorough explanation, greatly appreciated. Any other recommendations on the mobo though since the ASRock is currently sold out?