Recent content by TunnelCat

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    Broken fan splitter

    So i just got my Silverstone fan splitter, but it came missing the third pin. Is it still useable without the third pin? -Thanks
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    Windows activation problems and switching drives

    Ok, so here's my delema, I have an old windows 7 key that is unused and i want to use it to activate windows 10 on my new computer, but my motherboard got put on backorder and wont arrive before the windows 10 free upgrade period ends on the 29th. I was thinking i could make a windows 10...
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    Product key help

    I'm wondering if i can install windows 10 using Microsofts "media creation tool" on my new build and then buy a key to activate it from the store without redownloading windows or buying a physical disk. -Thanks!
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    Plugging fans into PSU. HELP!

    So I want to put 4 fans in my case, but my mobo only has 3 fan headers. Can I just plug any fan into the PSU or do I need special connectors or different fans or something? -Thanks!
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    Will my RAM work with my MOBO?

    Hi! I'm new to this and I'm wondering if G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16Gb (2×8Gb) DDR4-3200 will be compatible with a Gigabyte GA Z170 HD3P motherboard. -Thanks!
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    Installing OS with 2 drives

    I'm working on my first build, so I have never done this before, and info is kind of scarce on this. I want to install Windows 10 from a flash drive to a computer with an SSD and an HDD. First off, how do I install from a flash drive, and secondly, how do I specify which drive to put the OS on...
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    Opinions/suggestions on my first build

    Hello, this will be my first build ever so I'm looking for opinions on my parts list before I make the purchase. The build: (I am planning on using AMDs new 480 when it is released) Cpu: 4x i5 6600k @ 3.5 GHZ Gpu: AMD RX 480 MoBo: Gigabyte GA Z170 HD3P PSU: EVGA Supernova 750G2 80+ Gold...
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    VR capable GPU performance

    I don't know much about virtual reality gaming, so I was wondering if a vr capable gpu only performs well with a vr set and poorly on a monitor or if it will work just as well on a monitor.
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    Socket type of the upcoming AMD RX 480

    Quick question. Does anyone know the socket type of the upcoming AMD RX 480 or will I have to wait until the release to find out? Ex: LGA 1151 DEEP! That was a stupid question, lol.
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    Will a Gigabyte GA Z170 HD3P mobo be able to make the most of a i5 6600k and a GTX 970?

    I'm wondering if using a Gigabyte GA Z170 HD3P mobo will be able to make full use of a i5 6600k and a GTX 970 or if I need to get something a little more high end. I'm trying to save money where I can so suggestions are appreciated.