Recent content by burnout1

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    [SOLVED] Budget PC Build

    Thank you! Ill definitely use these changes, seems pretty good.
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    [SOLVED] Budget PC Build

    Hey guys, I'm planning on making a budget PC build for about 800-900 dollars (including a monitor), mainly to be used for games such as CS:GO. Here is my build so far: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xsxgV6. What do you guys think of this? I plan to purchase either this week or next. Any advice...
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    I am studying computer science in college this fall - laptop recommendations requested!

    Hey guys, see title^. Any help is much appreciated! Total budget and country of purchase: USA, ~$1700. * Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. I do not want a 2 in 1, battery life and best specs for money...
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    Intake Fan Dust Filter

    Hey guys - I noticed a few problems with a dust filter on my front intake fan and wanted to clear a few things up. 1. How should I clean this? I tried getting to it with a vacuum on the outside, and it didn't work. I'm a little bit reluctant to reach into the case with the vacuum. 2. The...
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    Computer not working after replacing CPU cooler

    Hello everyone, I have seen similar issues here but none of the solutions seemed to work, so thought I should create a new thread. The problem I was having initially was an overheating CPU (i5 6600). I was using the stock cooler and my CPU cores were reaching 90-100 degrees Celsius while...
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    How do I configure when my speakers play audio or not?

    Hi all, I just bought speakers for my PC, and I had a question about how I can configure speakers and headset to play audio at different times. What I want to be able to do is have my headset be the default audio device, UNLESS the speakers are switched on (they will always be plugged in and...
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    Ethernet controller driver

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    Ethernet controller driver

    I have windows 10 64 bit, and there is the little yellow sign near the ethernet controller, and it says I need an ethernet controller driver. Ethernet seems to be working though. Any help is appreciated.
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    Help! HDD not showing up!

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    Help! HDD not showing up!

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    Help! HDD not showing up!

    sp I am in my disk manager, but how do I reformat it? Sorry, Im new to windows
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    Help! HDD not showing up!

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    Help! HDD not showing up!

    Hi Guys, I recently build my first PC, and I had a 120 GB Samsung 850 EVO installed, as well as a WD 1TB Black HDD. I obviously installed windows 10 on the SSD, and then connected the HDD after installation. Now, when I go to my device manager, I can see that both my SSD and HDD are both...