Recent content by McSteamy

When I turn on my computer, sound is normal, quiet and steady. As the OS is loading, and reaches the lock screen EVERY TIME the noise revs up and stays there for the time I use my computer. I've checked though task manager if any demanding tasks open, I've cleaned my PC, checked rpm which is...

Hello, So I've got a 970 (Gigabyte Windforce OC) and an i7-4790 @ 3.6 Ghz with a 600W PSU. I'm not sure If I can overclock my GPU given my mobo lacks overclocking capabilities. I just want to know some safe voltage levels, maximum (but safe) core and memory clocks. Preferebly but not essential...

Hi guys, How do you unlock CPU cores? I have an i-7 4790 with 4 cores. I want to unlock it to be able to play the Witcher III at 60fps on Ultra. A friend says I should do so because usually only a couple of cores are doing work while the rest aren't being used. The BIOS says all cores are...

Is it possible to get 7.1 Surround sound out of a 5.1 supported only mobo? (Like optical cables etc) Just curious, and if so, how would the audio quality differ?

Do I have to disable my graphics card before HDMI can work? It works fine for DVI and VGA but not HDMI! It's bugging me so much! Any suggestions or questions?

Hi guys, I recently purchased my first custom build (so happy to be in the PC community :) ) but the two front intake fans which are 120mm SP Corsair fans are making quiet a bit of noise! I don't know how to reduce the noise. Can someone suggest how I might do it? I don't have any fan...

Is the Asus H-97 Pro a good motherboard for a Gigabyte GTX 970 and an i7-4790? Will there be performance issue? Can it handle both?

Hello, I need help deciding what the best Motherboard is for the GTX 780 (Single, no SLI), and the i7-4970 processor! I can't seem to pin down a motherboard, however, I do have this one in mind: MSI B85-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard. The PC is only for gaming & I don't plan to overclock...