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I have 2x 4GB 1866MHz DDR3 RAM. The RAM is set to this speed in the BIOS, however in windows it has been detected as running at 1333MHz. Should i assume that the speed shown in my BIOS is correct, or is windows detecting this frequency correctly. RAM: 2x 4GB kingston hyperX CAS 9 1866MHz...

Hi there! I understand that for SSDs (being flash memory), it makes no difference what blocks data is written to since they can all be accessed at the same speed, unlike mechanical hard drives. My question is this: does this mean that 'clean installing' software which has undergone a large...

This is almost certainly caused by your GPU (graphics card), and is a crash typical of using too high of an overclock. If your GPU is overclocked, reduce your core and memory clocks 20MHz. If it's not overclocked, download MSI afterburner and take the power target to its maximum (105/106%...

According to benchmarks, R9 270X/FX 6300/8GB RAM will max Battlefield 4 at approximately 30-40fps @ 1080p. Most gamers see this kind of framerate as unacceptable, but going to high settings will probably net you around 50fps. Most gamers would consider this playable. As for other game...

Hi there! I have a legitimate Windows 8.0 OEM key. I want to do a clean install of Windows 8.1 (not installing 8.0 first and then updating). I know that this is possible by using an 8.1 ISO and using a generic Windows key (provided by Microsoft), and activating the OS once installed by...

Hi there! I'm about to order a new PC build and was hoping someone could do a compatibility check (I'm confident it'll all work together but want to be on the safe side). Here it is: CPU: 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 4690K 3.50GHz Socket LGA1150 HEATSINK: Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO CPU...

Hi there! I'm looking to buy a GTX 770, which has a DVI-I output. I have a spare (nice quality, but 2 year old) monitor with a VGA connector only. Would it be possible to use a DVI-I to VGA adapter and have the display function, since DVI-I has both digital and analogue outputs? Please don't...

Hi there! I'm looking to do a new gaming PC build for £1000 or less all-in (including peripherals). I live in the UK (so no newegg). I would like for it to cater to playing BF4 primarily, and have been looking at pricing one up (R9 280X/i5-4670k/16GB RAM/Win 8.1 seemed good) but want to make...

Awesome build above for the price - would highly recommend.

Artifacting is caused by the GPU. Typically, it doesn't occur unless you overclock but can happen if a card is old - which yours is. If you have overclocked your GPU, back the clocks off 20-30MHz. If you're not overclocked, return the card/machine. If you're UK-based, the seller can't reject...