Recent content by jacobnelson920

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    Reinstalled Windows, internet speed got worse

    @Wolfshadow is right, if you didn't get all of your drivers back up to date as well, your internet speeds would be laughable. to do this open your Device Manager > Network Adapters > and make sure all of those drivers are up to date by right-clicking, and selecting "update drivers" (but search...
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    Is my PSU big enough?

    Yes, and you can use this calculator to calculate an estimate of how much power the system will draw from the PSU https://us.msi.com/power-supply-calculator
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    Memory From Intel System Into AMD System

    But i don't understand, if they're 100% identical aside from clock speed, why it doesn't work
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    Memory From Intel System Into AMD System

    Ok, so recently i finished my new AMD PC and i went to install RAM from the Intel system that was being phased out. But when i installed the RAM from the Intel computer i would get no video signal at all. But if i go to a different kit of RAM in the AMD system i have video. Can anyone out there...
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    Is Samsung's memory usable for gaming?

    One thing to note about 'gaming' products for computers is that often times they are of a lower quality than another similar product. Just because something is marketed for "gaming" doesn't guarantee quality performance. But more to the point, it should be fine to use. Double check with your...
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    Best graphic cards

    IF you are only looking at 1070 video card, then i would say that ultimately it's going to come down to what is going to look best in your build. The specs of each card won't make a noticeable difference one way or another.
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    Windows recognizes 16GB Ram but only 7.9GB usable. Bios recognizes only 8GB.

    Reference your user manual for 2 pieces of information. 1. Make sure that your RAM is installed properly (in the correct DIMM slots). 2. Make sure that your BIOS is configured properly for the RAM to function (see the section about the BIOS if you are unsure of what something does, or use a...
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    16gb ram only 8gb are usable

    Even though you don't like doing it, you will need to go into the BIOS to make sure everything is configured properly (If your issue is with knowing what things are or do, a quick Google search or glimpse at the users manual would help a lot here). After you have verified everything in the BIOS...
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    16gb ram only 8gb are usable

    Even though you don't like doing it, you will need to go into the BIOS to make sure everything is configured properly (If your issue is with knowing what things are or do, a quick Google search or glimpse at the users manual would help a lot here). After you have verified everything in the BIOS...