Recent content by Pulsarman

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    Black screens in games

    Thank you for the advice guys. However, I believe I have resolved the issue. By disabling the AMD fuel service the black screens have now ceased. This will keep me happy until I get my new GPU. As for the mouse issue, I found an interesting fix whilst searching the web but it seems to have...
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    Black screens in games

    To add a little more to this, I have discovered something in the event viewer just before I am forced to reboot. I have tried leaving the PC for up to 10 minutes to see if an error or pop up would appear but nothing. So based on the below it would appear to be an AMD FUEL issue. Does anyone...
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    Black screens in games

    Hello guys, I have just built myself my first ever computer, specs below AMD FX6300 MSI 970A G43 MOBO Corsair CX750 PSU WD Cavuiar Blue 1TB HDD AMD 3850 GPU The idea was to build a basic gaming PC with an R9270x GPU but given costs my father has given me the old 3850 as a GPU to get the...
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    270 crossfire vs 270x

    Hi folks, I have just ordered all the parts for my new gaming PC besides the GPU. Current specs are: Corsair CX 750watt (overkill I know but got a great deal and helps with future proofing) AMD FX6300 MSI 970A - G43 board 1TB Caviar Blue AMD 3850 GPU The GPU was a gift from my Father from one...
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    First time build

    Thank you for your help guys, I have ordered my parts today. I have indeed gone with the MSI board and the FX6300
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    First time build

    Thanks for the reply, I have seen that MOBO reviewed on here previously so was one I was considering along with the ASUS M5A97. Based on the parts listed above would it be fair to say that you agree an AM3 processor is the way to go or is there any advantage to using an FM2 and waiting for the...
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    First time build

    Hello, I have used this site and the users great knowledge many times but thought it was about time to get some specific advice. I am about to undertake my first solo build and am looking to build a machine capable of gaming mixed with some basic work/office tasks but the most taxing area will...