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    Question Lenovo ideapad gaming 3 15 ram upgrade compatibility

    hey,thanks for replying.I would like to know if i be able to pair identical ram(like the GB and speeds) but different brand and still benefit from dual channel mode?
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    Question Lenovo ideapad gaming 3 15 ram upgrade compatibility

    Hey guys, I'm having trouble trying to find a suitable additional 8gb ram for this laptop https://www.lenovo.com/my/en/laptops/legion/legion-5-series/IdeaPad-Gaming-3-15ITH6/p/88IPG301588. . Below is the pic of the ram specs that I currently have Ram Specs If possible I would like the...
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    [SOLVED] Need help with compability

    lol now im rethinking whether to just build a whole new pc anyways thanks for taking ur time to reply . ' i think ima save up a little more and just try to hunt for some good deals for a new pc.
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    [SOLVED] Need help with compability

    how about a rx 470 instead? cause the prices of this gpu is close to a 750ti where im living. and ya i dont really care cuz my family wont be doing intensive gaming/editing on it anyways IF everything seems alright then this should be the finish product processor : Amd phenom II x4 955 (95...
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    [SOLVED] Need help with compability

    what gpu do u think is compatible for it though? and can i upgrade the processor to a phenom II x4 955 black? i seen people using it on userbenchmark https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/MSI-K9N6PGM2-V2-MS-7309/403 .
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    [SOLVED] Need help with compability

    Hey guys,i recently found this pc laying in my storage room and was wondering what upgrades can be done.Here are the spec and some pics (try to ignore the cables lol) Processor: Amd athlon II x2 250 Motherboard: msi k9n6pgm2-v2 Ram : 2gb ddr2 667 mhz HDD : 500gb seagate Gpu...
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    Cpu Upgrade On a Laptop

    Dang it,was hoping i could.Anyways thanks for the quick replies.
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    Cpu Upgrade On a Laptop

    hey guys,i having some trouble figuring out wether i can upgrade my laptop's cpu.Its a acer v5 471g with a intel core i3-3217U 1.8ghz,If i can,what cpu should i upgrade to?Any suggestion would help. Also I looked up userbenchmark and they say this are the compatibles upgrade but im not sure...
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    Urgent AMD cpu thermal paste all over

    Thanks for the answer.I'll try that method.I just wanna make the cpu look clean
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    Urgent AMD cpu thermal paste all over

    Oh ok thanks for the info.One last question,do you think using the toothpick be an ok solution for taking out the thermal paste thats stuck at the sides?The thermal paste is kinda hardened and very difficult to come off using a swab and alcohol.
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    Urgent AMD cpu thermal paste all over

    hey guys,thanks for the quick reply.I tried the cotton swab thing but its not really working out.I used methylated spirit as the alcohol not sure it was a great idea. But it did took of some of it.I heard using a toothpick can remove some thats stuck(its kinda hardened)and btw is it possible...
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    Urgent AMD cpu thermal paste all over

    hi guys, i recently bought a used amd ryzen 3 1200 and im starting to regret it since the sides of the cpu is covered with thermal paste Can anyone suggest on how to remove it properly?And whats the dark greenish stuff between the green panel and the processor?Ty in advance
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    Welcome to Tom's Hardware!

    Hey guys im nicholas and u guys can call me nick.Im currently trying to build first pc.I find it very confusing to see which components fit one another and im hoping to learn from this community.It will mean so much yo me if u guys can help me see if i have the right components...