Recent content by Paradox122

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    [SOLVED] Trouble Accessing my router settings.

    Router model - SR516ac I'm trying to access the router settings for my SMART/RG router. I have tried entering the default gateway, and the ipv4 address provided in command prompt after typing ipconfig. I enter them in the browser(chrome) address bar and it fails to connect to anything. I have...
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    Question is an i5 4690k cpu compatible with my ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard?

    i have came upon an i5 4690k cpu and i am wondering if it will be compatible with my dinosaur of a motherboard ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard
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    My M.2 SSD isnt being recognized through a PCI-E adapter

    The full story: The full story: I bought an M.2 SSD, and didn't realize that my computer didn't have an M.2 slot. So i bought an M.2 to PCI-E adapter so that I could install my M.2 SSD through my PCI-E slot. The problem is that the Bios or Windows, neither one recognizes my new drive. Any help...
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    New processor upgrade

    My processor is messed up in my current build and I'm looking to buy a new one. I'm looking at the INTEL CORE i5-8400 currently cuz it looks like a good value. I'm simply looking to get the most out of my upgrade and to make sure it is fully compatible with my build. I mostly use my PC for...
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    1st gaming pc build

    http://pcpartpicker.com/list/X3DQf8 Linked above is the parts I have picked out so far. I would appreciate feedback on the choices I have made. If there is a better/ cheaper alternative. Or just a comparable alternative to one of the choices please let me know. Also I have not picked a graphics...
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    My first pc build

    Im about to buy a new com. I was just wondering if everything was compatible specifically the mother board and case. and if u can give me any cheaper better recommendations im more than happy to accept them. [PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6XdrnQ) / [Price breakdown by...
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    1000$ gaming pc. My first build

    I want the best computer i can get for my 1000$ budget. I dont need peripherals. I have attached a build i made up below, but i am inexperienced. I wont need an operating system or an optical drive so i left those out. I wanted to do 2 graphics cards with SLI, and i am interested in water...
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    Building my first computer

    Hey guys, so me and my buddy are working on his new gaming rig. I posted the build we came up with below. We do not know a whole lot about the compatibility part of building a computer so we are welcome to any and all suggestions to make our build better balanced. We are trying to keep a 1000$...
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    Help with graphics card choice

    So ive already come up with my build for my new gaming rig and i posted it below, the only thing that i have not ordered is the graphics card, i was going to go with the one listed in my build, but i found one for cheaper called: Sapphire DUAL-X AMD Radeon R9 270 OC 2GB GDDR5...
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    What monitor should i buy?

    So im at the end phase of building my first gaming rig, and i wanted a monitor that will complement my build. I'm not really sure what i should look for when shopping for monitors so i was hoping you guys could give me some suggestions as to what is the best/most popular. I am also not looking...
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    Should i buy an ssd?

    Starting off i just want to say that i already know the basic advantages of having an SSD in my rig, AKA faster boot time for OS and faster load times for programs running from the SSD. So i am planning on building a gaming rig in the next couple of weeks. I have already come up with a build...