Recent content by omarV

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    CPU overheating at idle according to HWmonitor etc but not according to BIOS

    Hi, first of all, my PC specs: Intel i5 4570 3.6GHz with stock cooler. I set it in the bios to run at max rpm all the time. Right now it's at 2000rpm. Asus Z97-C Motherboard. Already flashed latest bios fw. 2x4Gb G-skill RAM @ 1866MHz. It's running in XMP profile 1 whatever that means. GTX 770...
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    No signal to monitor, only after PC has been unplugged for a while.

    Hi, I'm having this very weird issue, maybe you guys can tell me what's going on. The PC is: Intel Core2Quad Q6600 2x 2GB DDR2 @ 667 MHz Supertalent Intel DG33BU motherboard Cooler Master PSU 600W extreme power duo No hard disk right now, though the issue happened all tha same with the disk...
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    Will my PSU be enough for a 770?

    Hi, this is my build: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 2x SATA HDDs can't remember the model or manufacturer. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card Cooler Master eXtreme Power Duo 600W...
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    Which of these MB for new build?

    Hi, thanks for the input! I'll get a cheaper one then. Just curious, what's the difference between H97 and Z97? What does it have to do with overclocking the cpu?
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    Which of these MB for new build?

    Hi, I'm building a new PC and can't decide on a motherboard, mostly because I don't know how to compare them, other than see what they support. Usually, I'd just pick the cheapest one that is compatible with everyting else I'm buying, but I'd like to hear other ideas. So, this is the part list...
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    What motherboard should I pick for a gaming PC?

    Hi, I'm building a new PC and I don't really know what motherboard to choose. Usually, I'd just pick the cheapest one that is compatible with everyting else I'm buying, but I'd like to hear other ideas. So, this is the PC so far: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x...
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    Task Manager crashes on open, no error message

    Thank you John, for the timely response. However, i've already done everything you mention.. the scannfile said everything was in order and i've googled the event id, exception code and such to no avail. I posted the logs hoping someone with a keener eye than mine would spot something i missed...
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    Task Manager crashes on open, no error message

    Hi, i've installed windows 8 and i have quite an issue with the task manager. From time to time, it will just crash on open and it'll keep doing so if i keep opening it. If it crashes in advanced mode then when i open it again it'll be in the simple, smaller mode, but nonetheless, it will crash...