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    Question AMD 7900 XTX - - - black screen on HDMI/DisplayPort ?

    Display port to hdmi is this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015OW3P1O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Hdmi cable that only works when display port is also connected 2.1 HDMI Cable 8K, IBRA 2m Ultra... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WN8C7XV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I have tried other hdmi cables...
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    Question AMD 7900 XTX - - - black screen on HDMI/DisplayPort ?

    Hi all, basically I got a new pc the other day and have been having this issue. PC is connected to a 4k TV. If I connect via displayport to hdmi it works fine but is limited to 1080p. If I connect with hdmi it shows the bios screen then black screens. If I connect both and duplicate displays on...
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    Upgrading from R9 280X to a GTX 1080... Worthwhile?

    Thank you everyone for your quick responses and help, I will go for it then, will have a look at the 1070 Ti as well and make a decision. Thank you :)
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    Upgrading from R9 280X to a GTX 1080... Worthwhile?

    As above I am hoping to upgrade my GPU shortly from an Gigabyte R9 280X 3gb to a 8gb GTX 1080. Basically I want to ask, for the cost (have found one for about £450) is it worth it, will I see a significant improvement in FPS at 1080p and is it a big enough jump up in quality or for a similar...
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    Replacing a failing GPU

    Corsair CP-9020015-UK Builder Series CX750 ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Unit, 750 W
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    Replacing a failing GPU

    Hi all, just a quick question or two, I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to the differences between GPUs and the such like. Basically, my current GPU, a Gigabyte Radeon R9 280x 3gb, is failing. It is at the point where I boot the PC and there is apparently a signal but the screen just...
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    Horizontal lines on screen after watching a video.

    Ok thank you, I shall give this a go asap.
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    Horizontal lines on screen after watching a video.

    Hi all, I have had a weird problem occur over the past couple of days that I was hoping someone might be able to help with. Whenever I watch a video full screen, be that netflix or youtube or whatever, once I close the video I am left with lines all over the screen which I have posted a screen...
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    Gaming Resolution Issues (screen not fitting)

    Hi, I have had an issue for a while now with a few games, not all games but a few it seems. Basically what happens is, when I put the game into 1080 or 720 it is still too large for the screen and the outer edges are off screen. So for example, if I am running a Steam game, the FPS counter in...
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    Best gpu for this gaming rig in budget

    Thanks guys, that has been a fantastic help, I may well look at the i5 in that case and see whether that is viable for me.. That build above sounds fantastic especially for the price!
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    Best gpu for this gaming rig in budget

    Thanks for the replies! First of all my gaming ranges from DayZ to Witcher 2 and just about everything in between.. If it will run DayZ at high frames in top detail then I will be very happy! Ok I will run through those links there and have a look.. But you guys think that bundle is a pretty...
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    Best gpu for this gaming rig in budget

    Ok, so I am looking to buy one of the Overclocked bundles from Scan.co.uk.. The one that has caught my eye and seems reasonable is the "3XS Z97 OC15 - Intel Core i7 4790K - Overclocked up to 4.6GHz" bundle (standard price £543) which comes with the following spec.. Intel i7 Haswell Refresh quad...