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    Question 12700k abnormally high cpu usage at idle

    For context, I was running a overclock of 5.1 and 4.0 ghz p-core and e-core respectively and I noticed my temps were getting rather high while idling. I had seen them before at much lower temps so I knew something was wrong. I quickly reset the bios and restarted my computer to find that even on...
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    Question What might be the issue ? Is it a short ?

    I have the same issue with my gtx 1080. I don't believe you or I have a PSU issue because when I put my card into another system the same problem occured.
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    [SOLVED] GPU (msi 1080 x) PCI-E 6 pin shorts computer

    Hello all, I recently ran into a problem with my computer where every time I turn it on it almost immediately shuts off. The lights will flash on and then off again. It is not a problem with the motherboard as the PCI-EX slots are A-OK. Unfortunately, I noticed that whenever the 6 pin PCI-E...
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    [SOLVED] Does hdmi 2.0 support 1440p, 144hz, and SMPTE 2084 or is my monitor lying to me.

    Thank you for you reply. But the big question is why my monitor changes to what I presume is hdr mode when using a DP cable and windows does not recognize it.
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    [SOLVED] Does hdmi 2.0 support 1440p, 144hz, and SMPTE 2084 or is my monitor lying to me.

    I'm pretty upset at myself right now. For background, I've run my Pixio 276h through a display port for its entire lifespan. I recently tried to enable hdr in windows display settings as I didn't have the option to enable hdr while in-game. I did a little research and came to the conclusion...
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    [SOLVED] What price should I sell my computer at?

    Thanks, guys for your quick and informational answers. I will try to get 50-55 % if possible
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    [SOLVED] High CPU usage in Rainbow Six Siege and Stutters (CPU Bottleneck)

    Go into the settings and click default settings, with new monitors a more efficient graphical setup may be needed. If changing your settings does not work try and limit the amount of video memory you are using by changing anti-aliasing methods and turning down supersampling
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    [SOLVED] What price should I sell my computer at?

    !I would like to start off by stating that this is not an advertisement. I am not sure about the advertising rules regarding this forum. However, I am simply trying to get an estimate on my pc from more seasoned computer enthusiasts.! Some Background: In December of 2016 I decided that I would...
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    High CPU usage

    What cpu?
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    [SOLVED] i7-6700k high cpu usage

    Since a couple of months ago I have been experiencing stutters withing games that I had previously never had problems with. Bf1, Just cause 3, and rainbow six to name a few. I have had this CPU going on 3 years now and up until this point I have never had an issue with it. When I am in games the...
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    Fps decrease since 416.16

    I apologize for being so dumb! For some reason Uplay reset my settings so I would have unnecessary gpu strain. Thank you both for your quick responses!
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    Fps decrease since 416.16

    Ever since I downloaded the new Nvidia driver Version 416.16 I am sitting at around 90fps in r6 when I normally run at 140fps. I tried using DDU and I did a clean install of the previous driver but nothing seems to have worked. I now have to use v-sync (1 frame) to stop my screen from tearing...