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Computer Specifications: -Intel Core i7-5820k @ 4.3ghz -Gigabyte UD4 X99 Motherboard -32GB DDR4 RAM -2x Gigabyte WindForce 970 (SLI) -750W SeaSonic Platinum-Rated PSU -Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (freshly reinstalled) -Latest NVIDIA Graphic Drivers My computer started freezing during games while SLI...

Solved by upping the VRAM voltage by .01 within the BIOS. Now running the voltage at 1.21 and it works fine. Thanks everyone for your response!

Computer Specifications: Gigabyte X99-UD4 Motherboard Core i7-5820k CPU Gigabyte GTX 970 SLI The motherboard has 8 RAM slots. Previously I had 16GB of RAM installed, 4x4GB. I installed another 4x4GB, and after doing so, the PC fails to boot. The fans start, but there is no POST, and the PC is...

A power surge went through my modem/router and surged my motherboard through the Ethernet port. While my motherboard still functions properly, the Ethernet port no longer works. This was resolved by using a wireless adapter. However, my computer now does not stay off unless I unplug it or turn...

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Here is what I have came up with. Feel free to modify my build. CPU - AMD A4-3300 Llano 2.5GHz Socket FM1 65W Dual-Core Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic AMD Radeon HD 6410D - $39.99 Motherboard - MSI A55M-P33 FM1 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS -...

I need to build two computers to be used in a store to take/process/record payments. These computers need a quality power supply and parts. Here is what I'm looking for: -Any CPU will do, honestly. Even a Dual-Core Pentium should be fine. -2GB RAM is fine. I'll probably buy 2 2GB sticks and...

Hello, I'm helping a friend setup his computer over the phone. I helped him choose the parts and can confirm that it's a good build, so that's not the issue. When he shorts the POWER SW prongs (or presses the power button), the motherboard makes a little noise, but never starts up. I talked...

I'm in search of a quality surge protector. The electric in my house is grounded, but not the phone line. I use DSL so this is a problem. I need a high-quality Surge Protector power strip which protects a phone line and multiple electric devices. Requirements: -Power Strip with multiple plugs...

Hey Guys, Yesterday a storm rolled in, and it winded up frying my $1,600 build I built last November. Although I had surge protection on the outlet, it got it via ethernet. There was a surge on the telephone wire, which went to my router/modem (destroying them), and then frying my motherboard...

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Hi, I apologize if this is the wrong section. I'm looking to reuse my older computer, since I built a new rig. Here are the specs of my older computer: AMD Athlon II X4 620 NVIDIA GTS 250 512MB 8GB DDR2 RAM 1.5TB Seagate Hard Drive 550W OCZ PSU I'm looking into what I can use this machine...

Hello, I recently added a second 6870 to my system (For CrossFire) and have noticed a massive increase in heat and noise while gaming. The top GPU seems to hit a high of 70C while the fan is at 70%, which is pretty loud and annoying. My GPUs are up-side-down, which is just how my computer is...