Recent content by JackDonoghue

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    Question GPU Benchmark errors

    Running a gigabyte 650 watt (should be plenty of power), thermals are A-Okay (I ran one of the benchmarks at like 65-70c). In game performance is not suffering. GPU worked on the benchmark before fresh install. Just downloaded Furmark: Its working fine, Temps at 47c etc. It shows that I have...
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    Question GPU Benchmark errors

    So I just did a fresh install of windows because I installed my new mobo, psu, and cpu for my rig. After installing all the up to date drivers I ran my benchmark test and it constantly came back with an error: ERROR: Sphere GPU benchmark failed, aborting further tests on this gpu I have done...
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    Buying through amazon

    I buy almost all of my parts from amazon. The worst thing that happened was the exterior of the SHIPPING box was a little banged up. Just ordered all the parts for a new build all from amazon with no problem.
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    [SOLVED] Wow, the deals! Help me pick between AMD and Intel.

    how about the 3600 vs 9700k?
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    [SOLVED] Wow, the deals! Help me pick between AMD and Intel.

    Is that worth it over the 9700k? Is it worth the work to switch from intel to amd? Plus its got 2 less cores (more threads yes) but performs worse than the i7 by a few percent. Im not sure on AMD but there new cards are putting me on the edge.
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    [SOLVED] Wow, the deals! Help me pick between AMD and Intel.

    Hey guys, got a question here, I am currently running an intel system and am due for an upgrade. I have always ran intel. At the moment there is a deal on amazon for an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X for $200 and an intel i7 9700k for $365. Help me choose, I will be mostly gaming with some video editing...
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    [SOLVED] Budget friendly overclockable motherboard for my i7 9700k

    I am in need of a new motherboard for my new i7 9700k. I am planning to overclock as far as I can get without having thermals spike with my beefy air cooler. Needs to be dependable but I do not need so many extra features. (I am not going to sli, don't need RGB, could care less about video...
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    What should I upgrade

    Hey guys. I have a desktop at the moment with a gtx 750ti and an i5 6400. What should I upgrade? I'm thinking of getting a gyx1060 over clocked and 6gb.
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    Is this any good? I'm new to PC's and need a little help.

    This is what I have setup so far: Case - NZXT Phantom 240 Additional Case Fans - No Additional Fans Noise Reduction - No Noise Reduction Internal Lighting - Dual Blue Cathodes AMD Processor - AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz (Quad Core) W/ R7 Graphics CPU Cooling - Standard Heatsink Thermal Compound -...
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    Is This Any Good?

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    Is This Any Good?

    I saw this on one of the IBP pre-builts, and was wondering if it could run CSGO at max settings. AMD FX-6300 Processor 8GB DDR3-1600 Memory NVIDIA GTX 960 2GB 1TB Hard Drive 24X LG DVDRW Windows 10