Recent content by Ryan Kirby

I have built over 10 computers and repaired many others and can't figure this one out. So sockets 1,2, and 4 worked as long as only one stick was in. 3 did not work on its own. 3 did not work on its own. And 1/3 and 2/4 did not work when two sticks were installed. So can we call this a bad...

Hello, my computer is not putting out any video from my GTX 970 OR my integrated graphics. I ordered a new motherboard (exact same one) and it fixed nothing. No sign of damage on the cpu, the case or the pci connections. I am thinking it might be the ram or the psu somehow. Thoughts? Intel i7...

I am looking to build a PC with a $950 budget. I would stream games mainly like League of Legends with the occasional shooter like Battlefield 4. Would a 4590 cause to much of a hit with FPS if I were to stream? Or would I be fine (since the 4590 is only $159.99 at a local Micro Center while...

I installed Windows 8 onto a new system im building for a friend, and i keep getting non-stop BOSD for different reasons. These are the common error messages: bad_pool_header attempting_to_write_on_readonly memory_management irql_not_less_or_equal Ive even used the computer for 15 minutes at a...

Alright, it worked through VGA, then i had to remove one of the sticks of RAM just to get it to install Windows. So I am assuming one of my sticks may be bad, ill do a check on it once its all done installing to make sure. Sucks if I have to RMA the RAM

I have completely put together this build im doing for a friend, everything on it turns on fine, all fans going, motherboard light on, etc. But nothing comes up on the monitor on either DVI or HDMI. Here is what else I've tried: Switching power supplies Switching sata cable spots Taking out...

UPDATE: Upgraded to a 4770k with a z87 mobo and it ran flawless at 80-120fps, no dips or anything. I did end up selling both cards to get a GTX 780 though. But it does look like the 8320 was in fact bottlenecking my crossfire 270x's

Id try and get a 4670k, ive seen them going for $200 and its a HUGE difference as far as smooth gameplay from an AMD processor. I just switched from a 8350 to a 4770k and i get 10+ more fps and butter smooth gaming.

TV's will typically have a lot more input lag than a computer monitor, screen tearing is a lot more common. Also its about the resolution, not size.

AMD A10 6800k, 8gb 2133 RAM (the faster the RAM, the better the fps, since its an APU), 1TB 7200rpm, $50 mobo, 400w PSU, Cougar Spike MicroATX case, and then get a $100-$120 monitor

If you arent overclocking, the stock fan is fine, since its made for the CPU running at stock speeds

I just switched from a AMD FX 8350 to a i7 4770k and it is night and day difference. the i5 will give you more FPS and a much smoother experience. AMD performs well for the budget, but its a bumpy ride.