Recent content by Nicholas Ardavin

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    Windows 10 BSOD: "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL"

    While watching youtube I got a blue screen with the "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" error message. This is not the first blue screen to occur, but it is the first time with this error (I do not remember the other codes). The blue screens are not tied to any particular action, but seem to usually occur...
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    Display Driver Intel HD Graphics Drivers for Windows 8 (R) Stopped Responding and has Successfully Recovered

    I get this error on a Surface Pro 3 which I have updated to Windows 10. It normally occurs when playing Minecraft, anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour after opening. I have attempted to update the drivers, but it says that the drivers are up to date (which is odd as I am using Windows 8 drivers on...
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    Is the MSI Gaming Z97 GAMING 5 compatible with my components?

    Hello, I am in the process of upgrading my gaming PC's CPU to an Intel i7-4790k, which means that I need a new motherboard as I previously had an AMD processor. I am currently looking at the MSI Gaming Z97 GAMING 5 motherboard to replace my current one. Originally, I bought a pre-built...
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    Switching Cards in my Computer, what steps should I take?

    Hello, I have a decent gaming rig and I have finally decided to switch out my graphics card from an outdated AMD card to a Nvidia 780. As I have never really been into building my own computer, I have no Idea where to start. Can I get some pointers on how this is done?