Recent content by Voidcrasher

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    AM4 MSI Tomahawk Potentially DOA?

    So just finished putting together my new AM4 machine (specifications below) and wasn't able to get any power indication. I attempted shorting the power switch ruling out the case power button but still nothing. The power supply makes a very quick tick noise. As I was upgrading my machine tested...
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    Power Supply Failure in Recently built PC

    Power supply: Corsair HX 750 v2 750W ATX Power Supply, 80 PLUS GOLD MotherBoard: Asus z97 Pro Gamer CPU : i5 4690k GPU: Nvidia GTX970 RAM: Kingston HX318C10FBK2/16 16GB Kit HyperX Fury Black 1866Mhz DDR3
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    Power Supply Failure in Recently built PC

    Hey, About two months ago put together a new gaming machine. All running smoothly no dips in performance anywhere. A week ago the computer wouldn't turn on, upon pressing power button no reaction from the PC at all. Was advised to hold power button down for thirty seconds and trying to turn on...
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    High Temperature readings for motherboard

    Hey, After installing CAM software bundled with my Kraken X31 I noticed that some motherboard temperatures are quite high from my AsusZ97-K. Is this normal?
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    Unsure if Kraken X31 is working.

    Hey, Recently put together the build and have a Kraken X31 on a 4690k. First time installing a CPU cooler and all plugs have been connected. The CPU temperature is on a steady climb all the way up to 55 celsius while in the bios. Turned the machine off thinking this was too high. No apparent...
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    GTX970 vs R9 390, 1080p Gaming

    Hey, Done a bit of research and noticed a lot of complaints about the VRAM issue on the GTX970 and the issues that could come in the next two years due to memory restraints. My desire is to be playing 1080p games at high/ultra settings for the next two years to come. Other core components...
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    Gaming System - 1080p, Need some help

    Hey, Approximate Purchase Date: One week Budget Range: 1200-1500USD, no rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important:Gaming at 1080p for the next two years hopefully. Parts Not Required: Only requiring the system itself, no monitor or peripherals Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg...
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    Deciding on a new graphics card for 1080p gaming.

    Hey guys, Building a new gaming PC which will be running games at 1080p, won't be interested in anything higher as my vision isn't all that great to tell the difference of higher resolutions and new screens aren't something I'm interested in. The CPU I'm running will be a OC 4690k. Anyway I...