Recent content by blackhawks2013

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    Windows 10 Suddenly Freezing Up, Crashing.

    I have been having some sudden Windows 10 issues, start a few days ago. Before then, I haven't had any issues with this PC or windows 10 for that matter. 1) The windows button and the task bar give me issues, I have to right click and left click multiple times on the windows button for it to...
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    Shredded screw, stuck in motherboard standoff

    Silly old me didn't read the directions on the manual that came with the case, and I inserted the incorrect screws into the motherboard stand offs. I managed to get 3 out of the 4 out from the motherboard, but I am still stuck with one, and unfortunately that screw is shredded. I tried to use a...
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    3 monitors on my one gpu or buy a cheap one for the third one?

    I have an R9 270x coupled with a FX-6300. I currently have 2 monitors connected with my R9 270x, one in DVI and one in HDMI. I was wondering if I should buy a cheap, $30 gpu and hook it up with my new monitor. The new one won't being doing much, just having a chat client and Google Music open...
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    Can't connect to a certain website after trying to block it

    So I was trying to block a certain website for 3 days, but I accidentally blocked it for 3 months on cold turkey. I saw no possible way to unblock it, so I tried to uninstall it, but it said it was running in use. I then went over to revo and tried to uninstall it, and it worked. The only...
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    Flash drive size shrunk?

    I used to have an old 4 gb usb stick used to hold drivers. I wasn't paying attention, but somehow, it deleted all files on the stick, and change the total file size to 25.9 MB. Luckily I have all the files saved on Google Drive, but I can't put them back due to the small size. Any idea's on how...
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    Problems with new wireless adapter

    Hello! So I recently got a new wireless adapter for an old PC. The connection is quite strong, 5 bars most of the time, but it can never load webpages, or anything for that matter. It will stop downloading something and will never start it again. The only time the internet works nicely, is right...
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    Problems with new wireless adapter

    Hello! So I recently got a new wireless adapter for an old PC. The connection is quite strong, 5 bars most of the time, but it can never load webpages, or anything for that matter. It will stop downloading something and will never start it again. The only time the internet works nicely, is right...
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    Ahci not enabled?

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    Ahci not enabled?

    I have had an ssd on 2 builds. I made a new build last month, and I reused the ssd. On the old build, I easily made it to AHCI, but for this build, I forgot to enable it when I first installed. Can I just turn on Ahci? I dont know where to locate it in BIOS. i have a Gigabyte board
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    Any recommendations on gpu Under $150

    The one Simon posted is out of stock
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    Any recommendations on gpu Under $150

    I am in need to replace my 630. My budget is $150. My monitor is a Dell in2030m with res at 1600x900 and i think its 720p.
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    1 gb vs 2 gb for video cards

    What about a 650 ti boost?