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    Question R9 270X GPU failure?

    I found the reason for 5mins restart, when placed on second slot gpu's cooling fan stops working and heats up. i placed a fan near it. now it works, been on it for 5hrs non-stop but did not play games and according to task manager CPU 30% GPU at 77%. just dwnld steam library and intrrnet...
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    Question What is the best cooling pad for Gaming Laptops ever?

    according to my experience none of the the after market have good cooling solution. its basically a fan underneath the laptop displacing heat left and right. I have made one myself and you can too. Generally all laptop heat is exhausted from the left. so your airflow shpuld be from right to...
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    [SOLVED] Fan Help

    Your motherboard comes with buildin fan controller. depending upon the MoBo, you cam find the headers by refering its user manual. Some Mobo have upto 5 fan support which control speed individually via application. your Motherboard?
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    [SOLVED] Do i need to upgrade anything ?

    I had same problem. every game even at low settings would stutter. I checked and RAM was not slotted in correct order despite showing 8GB on my task manager. Also, this was among my list of troublehoot to solve the problem. Switch off PC, remove power cord, after 1-2 mins, take out GPU use...
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    [SOLVED] Do i need to upgrade anything ?

    Possible reason for stutter - RAM compatibilty. Firstly check if your RAM is slotted in the right position. Refer MoBo user manual. Secondly, is your RAM compatible with your motherboard ? Refer its User Muanal. Lastly, is your RAM compatible with the CPU ? does it support dual or quad...
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    Question R9 270X GPU failure?

    Hello, I would like to know whether its the GPU or the MoBo failure. I had this system for 6 yrs. had no problem, played BF3, BF4, Arma 3, Planetside 2, Solidworks , until last year. the PC restarts randomly and sometimes it starts but no display. but after several restart attempts it gets...
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    Question Random Shutdown & Multiple Attemps to Start up

    I have read the Mobo Manual and test and trialed alot. the following have been done 1. GPU was place to lower PCIx16, the PC restarts every 5-10mins. 2. updated BIOS via USB BIOS succesfuly (followed manual) 3. VGA Red light indicator, meaning problem i the GPU. 4. Turning on TPU does not...
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    Question Random Shutdown & Multiple Attemps to Start up

    I am not sure if this is the right forum to ask question. this is new TH interface, before it was just post and add tags. Last i visited was 2014. Anyways, I have this PC for about 5 yrs now and sometimes it gives me the following problems: 1. Random PC shutdown. Just writing this post I had...
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    Find me a Good Monitor

    Hello Ravanan, I lived in Powai, Mumbai for 2 yrs. Bought a decent monitor from Flipkart and still running in mint condition. Try this one from flipkart; ViewSonic VX2475SMHL-4K
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    cpu cooler decision

    Dear joafsa, Noctua NH-D15 ThermalRight Macho X2 Cryorig R1 Ultimate are good air cooler provided that your exhaust is also SP(static pressure) fan and not AF(airflow) fan. However, I would suggest going for water cooler as you overclock those beast CPU.
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    Building a 4k office pc for my dad

    This is a very good build and will support 4K for your dad. Mobo resolution support : 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Monitor resolution support: 3840x2160 You need high quality HDMI plus you DO NOT need a GPU. BUT you are taking an ITX case which will not fit your mATX mobo. Make sure you mATX...
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    Is my CPU too weak?

    The system you have is PERFECTLY fine. what is the actual issue?
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    Which processor is better?

    Hello Dominik, Its depends what you want from your PC, for example engineering designing, Microsoft office tools, Gaming, video editing etc. Both CPU are good and equal in place provided with best components you can incoporate with them such as beast GPU, fast RAM and SSD. Let us know what...
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    [Battle of the Builds] Intel/Nvidia vs. AMD White Build Under $800

    Intel + NVIDIA/AMD Gpu dominates in may areas. I have both AMD and INTEL systems but most games like Arma 3, Dota 2, Witcher 3, and other CPU intensive is handle better by overclock haswell i5. But for say AutoCAD, Maya, 150MB Excel, MS Project (im doing MS in robotics) and programming, more...
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    upgrade cpu or ram

    RAM will not make much difference but if you are thinking of 8GB then it will make a difference in multitasking, loading, booting and many more. By changing CPU from q8400 to q9650, you are only paying just for 0.44Ghz base frequency according to Intel's source. This will not make much of a...