Recent content by CosmicWolf293

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    Gtx 980ti suitable for my Desktop specs?

    cpu: i5 3470 ram: 8gb psu: 650w gold standard EVGA current gpu: gtx 770 asus direct ii oc Case: https://www.google.ie/search?q=hp+compaq+8300+elite&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=974&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwja8NuYzIPRAhVnDMAKHdrICyYQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=EoYy8AmCji6m2M%3A >> the biggest one. I...
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    Alienware 13 r3 vs msi gs63vr stealth pro, HELP?

    Budget: €2K * better display for the same price. * portability. * better performance. * best build quality. * best battery life. Also is the display for alienware 13 r3 too small for use, say like cad and solidworks. I am an engineering student. Right now I am leaning towards alienware 13...
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    Best Laptop for an engineering student who uses auto cad programs.

    So I need a laptop that is light enough and powerful enough. The portability of the laptop is very important since I spend alot of times on commuting. I am on the train for about 2hrs per day and my university is pretty big, so I have to move from place to place. My individual research has made...
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    Computer not booting windows..instead warns that Reboot and select a proper device...Help!

    So, essentially I tried out this hdd on another computer and it loaded fine actually. However every time I do it on my computer it shows up this message. These are the following things I have done to attempt tackle this problem. * I unplugged hdd, swapped all wires, tried out different sata...
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    Will a proprietary motherboard fit another case?

    recently I bought an hp 8300 elite mini tower. I also bought a psu, evga 650w gold. Unfortunately it doesnt the fit the stock case. So i was wondering will this mother board fit another third party case, if so could you please recommend some. Otherwise what should i do, should I modify the...
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    Will my Psu fry the motherboard?

    Hi I am buying evga gold g2 650w psu, is it going to fry my proprietary motherboard. (I found a cable which helps me connect psu to the proprietary slots). My computer Hp 8300 elite mini tower.
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    Is this a pciex16 1.0 or 2.0?

    Hi the slot shown here, is it pciex16 1.0 or 2.0 slot? How to distinguish? The cpu is i5 3470 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img923/8794/rCEy8Y.jpg http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=5232845&docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-c03612799
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    Will CX600 fit inside my desktop case.

    My case is Hp compaq 8300 elite minitower as pictured below. https://www.google.ie/search?q=hp+compaq+8300+elite+minitower&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=925&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjG3-rD1fHOAhXUFsAKHZjsBnoQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=uiXZ3xrAmEPgeM%3A...