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I tested the GPU in a completely separate build. The issue is the original one, missing colors. The GPU is faulty. I never experienced a GPU failure, sorry for starting an unnecessary thread. I am not sure why this GPU failed. I guess it's the age that got to it. I hope this thread will be...

Hi, I was playing a game when my screen started showing random green dots. PC shortly after completely froze. I restarted the PC thinking it was a windows error. The PC could not boot into windows, it kept trying to scan disks for errors. I managed to enter the bios but the colors are all messed...

Case is cooler master n400 and the motherboard Z370 gaming plus Could it be that I put too little of thermal paste?

About 22 - 23c

Hi, I've installed a new cooler today. Cryorig H7. The temps I get worry me a bit. The CPU idles at ~38c. Under load (CINEBENCH R15 Extreme). It got to 66c. I am not sure if these temps are healthy. Would reapplying thermal paste help? Screenshot after the cinebench test:

Hello, A while ago I sent a defective CPU (which has worked for 6 months) and the motherboard back to the shop. I asked them to replace both the CPU and the motherboard. After they done their tests, folks at alternate said that they will send a new CPU but will send the old motherboard back...

Hi, I built my brother a new PC few months ago with all new parts except the GPU and PSU. The PC stopped sending video signal yesterday. Specs: CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill...

I ended up ordering Be Quiet T380670 BN278 600 W PSU because I will install a GPU (GTX 770) once I retire it from my current PC. Online PSU calculator estimated a power usage of 500W. The final media PC build will be: Intel Core i5-4440S Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Corsair vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 1x...

Hi I have some PC parts left and wish to build a media player: CPU: Intel Core i5-4440S Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Memory: 2x4GB DDR3 As the media player would be used for watching movies and listening to music I would use the integrated intel graphics. All I need is a quiet power...