Recent content by xhgaerlan

Sorry for the late reply. If the multiplier is 12, that multiplies by the 100MHz base clock frequency. Try setting the multiplier back to 37 since that's the base frequency multiplier.

So you'd most likely be wanting the Z370 chipset motherboards for around ~$100-$200. This allows you to squeeze more performance out of your CPU via overclocking unlike other overclocking incompatible motherboards. Depending on if you have a storage drive already from another computer, I'd say...

Is that 1.2GHz frequency under load or is it during idle run time? CPUs will typically not use the maximum rated frequency when doing simple tasks such as web or file browsing, and task manager usually reflects this. However, this doesn't change the fact that 1.2GHz is pretty low regardless. Do...

If your PC was reformatted, make sure to reinstall any drivers associated with your network adapters. These can be found under device manager (Windows Key+X then M). Check your network adapters, and update any that are listed.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/jHzbLJ This build is a little tight on the budget. It's just a little over £500, but it has a dedicated GPU and overclocking capabilities. [PCPartPicker part list](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/jHzbLJ) / [Price breakdown by...

Usually what this means is that your motherboard is failing to provide enough power to the CPU to properly run the overclock at the specified frequencies. If it turns on again, that means the CPU is still okay, but the overclock settings failed, and depending on your BIOS, the new overclock...

Have you tried clearing the CMOS? There should be a two-pin header right above/next to your front panel headers. Touch the two pins together with a paperclip, a wire, or, even better, pin jumpers. This should clear out any extraneous processes your CPU might have encountered and put into a...

Everything should run much better if you just had better temperatures. You could just upgrade to an AIO CPU cooler with a 120mm radiator (that's really all you have space for). This should improve airflow at least a little bit with a radiator fan blowing out the back and keeping CPU temps down...

Your GPU may be overheating or it may not be getting started up properly after your PC goes to sleep mode. The latter may be cause by improperly supplying power to the VGA after the PC stops using it. The PCIe power cable is plugged in to it, correct?

Since you already have a 2x4gb kit, another 2x4gb kit should suffice. As a reminder, it's always better to have matching ram sticks per pair or even better to have a matching set of 4. If you go with another 2x4gb kit, be sure to pay attention to the frequency and timings of it.

Which output are you using? Usually Windows will set the default audio output to the HDMI device. Try updating the drivers for both the graphics card and the internal audio devices.

Everything listed is very high-tier all the way even down to the case. There aren't really any tight bottlenecks. However, if you can afford the Samsung 960 EVO, I suggest just getting the new 970 EVO at the same price. This is unless you're recycling the 960 EVO from an older build. I'd also...