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Forum discussion tagged with 2.1.
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    Question HDMI 2.1 switch/splitter 2 in 2 out

    Hello, I am looking for a switch as said in the title : a switch for HDMI v2.1, that has 2 in and 2 out and that can display everything at the same time. Little example to be clear : I have a PC which i want to use either on a 165Hz display, either on a TV in 4K HDR. Same for a PS5...
  2. Origamii

    Question 5.1 vs 2.1 movies audio on stereo speakers ?

    I see that movies have 5.1/7.1 audio, and i also found the same movie has 2.1 audio on different website like yts etc. If i use stereo speakers, should i pick the 5.1 version or 2.1? Which audio will sound better on my stereo speakers?
  3. Leonardo_N

    [SOLVED] What is the name of this connector?

    I need the name of the connector of this cable. I already know it's a cable Samsung uses for their speakers in home cinema sets, but I need the name of the connector. Do you guys know it? View: https://imgur.com/a/jFTya4g (the connector can be seen in the link)
  4. L

    [SOLVED] Can Female to Female extend hdmi 2.1

    Finding any hdmi 2.1 longer than 10feet is really expensive so i was wondering if i get a female to female adapter and connect two 10ft hdmi 2.1, will it lose the quality? does the female to female adapter need to have some specific technology to carry on the 4k 120hz?
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    Question 3.1 Soundbar vs. 2.1 Soundbar

    So I recently got a great deal on a few soundbars and wanted to get your opinions. I purchased two soundbars: LG 2.1 (360W) SKM6Y ($58) - https://www.lg.com/us/home-audio/lg-SKM6Y-sound-bar Samsung 3.1 (340W) HW-MM55/ZA ($85) -...
  6. ruekasu

    Question Bought new SSD, using for some apps, want to add OS to it but don't want to lose files

    Hello! I bought a new SSD to load up some games a lot faster (bought a 1TB drive), I'm still using my HDD for most of my files anyway since I've got a ton of pictures and games that don't really require an SSD. Now I want to migrate Windows 10 to my SSD, I'm using the installation media to...
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    HD 7790 Crossfire

    I have a question can I connect crossfire one Sapphire HD 7790 dual-x oc 1gb and one gigabyte HD 7790 oc 2gb?
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    Question CPU Temperature problem

    I booted up my computer, checked Speccy and the cpu was at 91c for no reason, i didn't have anything open that pushed it to it's limits. I installed HWMonitor instead and it said 31c Should i worry? is Speccy reading it wrong?
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    Laptops Desktop Freezing (started today)

    Hey all Today my laptop (ROG Strix 503) was turned on as one does and it did something strange that never happened before (2months old). So basically when i loaded windows and got to the desktop it was fine. So i proceeded to open up a folder which went well then another folder. From there i...
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    Please help me!

    Hey, I have an issue. I am a console gamer looking to branch into PC gaming and leave the console in the past. However I am caught at a crossroads. On one hand I want to get a prebuilt because it's easier. But on the other I REALLY want to learn how to build my own. My dilemma is that I feel...
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    New SSD, re-installing windows + upgrading MoBo and processor.

    Hello! I've got a small multitude of questions, and I'm not 100% certain this is the right place for this thread. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I acquired a new SSD hard drive last Black Friday, the Samsung 850 Evo, 500GB. I'm going to use it in my current, already a bit outdated but still...
  12. K

    How will this build run using 1080p and 144hz?

    GTX 1070 8GB Intel i7-7700k 16 GB RAM Will this build be a great 1080p machine several years from now? I will most likely being doing livestreams and gaming such as CS GO and demanding titles. I prefer to get 100 FPS on games like CS GO but would like to get 60+ FPS on AAA games on games such...
  13. F

    Best Gaming Laptops (Archive)

    We tested gaming laptops with a series of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure battery, cooling, CPU, display, GPU, storage, and overall system performance. Best Gaming Laptops : Read more
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    [BIOSTAR A70MGP] Motherboard HDD and SSD slot

    Hello. I currently have 1TB right now. I'm planning to add 1 HDD and 1 SSD for this motherboard [BIOSTAR A70MGP] - How many slot for HDD and SSD for this mobo? I'm planning to buy Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM010 (SATA 6Gb/s) Hard Drive and Kingston SHFS37A/240G HyperX® FURY 240GB SATA 6Gb/s...
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    NZXT Manta build: what do you think?

    This is my first time, not sure about some of my choices. -- NZXT Manta Black (2 3.5, 3 2.5) Fan -- Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0Ghz 8MB Cache Quad-Core -- CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series H60 120mm Water Cooler -- ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING (Intel Z170, HDMI, PCI-E, 4xSATA, 2xDDR3, USB 3.0, Wifi) -- ASUS...
  16. A

    Amp cuts off speaker sound when volume gets loud

    I've recently bought: https://www.amazon.com/Lepy-LP-2024A-Amplifier-Stereo-Supply/dp/B00ULRFQ1A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481759038&sr=1-2&keywords=Lepy+LP-2024A%2B+Hi-Fi+Audio+Amplifier...
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    Asrock Z170 Pro4s fan connectors

    I recently just completed by first ever build and everything is running flawlessly so far. Unfortunately I just realized that I did not install an exhaust fan as the case I bought, Corsair 460x RGB, included with three, pre-installed, case fans. I just purchased another Corsair SP 120 RGB to use...
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    motherboard beep sound

    where should i connect my speaker 3.5 mm jack to the asus subertooth tuf motherboard to get the beep sound?
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    How is this motherboard?

    Hello everyone, I have bought an i5-6600k and plan to do a black and white build how is this build? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ There is apparently one problem with mobo that is the sata ports. They are backwards. to fix this can you plug into sata express ports? I only use to drives...
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    CMOS Checksum bad - AsRock 890GX Extreme 4

    Hello. So I recently encountered in this problem: every time by turning on my PC, at POST screen it says "CMOS checksum bad" - and the BIOS settings are reset, but the date and time is working perfectly (it's not resetted). What I done so far: ■ Replaced with a brand new battery (voltages are...
  21. Mk782001

    is my psu good for asus geforce gt610

    motherboard - h55m s2v processor; intel core i3 3.06 ghz `540 psu ; intex pentium 4 450W , 20+4 pin, 2 SATA ,3 HDD, 1 FDD, 1 Fan. +3.3 V : 30A +5 V : 29A +12 V : 18A -12 V : 0.5A +5VSB : 2A Says "ATX 2.03" on the top. if not suggest me any psu that supports it and my mobo for about 35...
  22. L

    Need to Connect to another WiFi Connection before the one I want to

    Heres the story.. For some reason lately, my wife's laptop will not connect to the home wifi until we first connect to another wifi spot first (usually a hotspot on my phone), then disconnect from that and connect to the home network and all is ok. Any thoughts on why this would happen...
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    slow speed at bitlord

    i m able to download torrents very slowly .. a 11 gb file is taking 6 days to complete. it shows in the eta .. i have a broadband plan of 512 kbps..plzz help me to increase internet and torrent speed. i have to download many high defination games.
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    CPU+GPu Overheating [Acer Aspire 4738Z]

    I'm using laptop Acer Aspire 4738Z for already 5 years.... Last 2 years I got problem which is my laptop fan start to make a noise ..... that year(and before) I just know to play game, doesn't know how to take care of my laptop ....my laptop keep overheat by just playing GTA San Andreas and...
  25. customgtp

    do I "really" need to overclock cpu/gpu???

    ok. I updated my system. I don't wanna get into my steps of overclocking but...i've been spending more time playing with bios and p.x. then games. Dealing with crashes, blue screens, overheating and all that sh*t..is it really worth it?? or should I put precision x away and stay away from bios...
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    New pc build Help !!!

    Hi ,Everyone im currently joining the pc master race :P, I want to make a computer with around a 1000$ us or 1250$ can budget do you think i could make a pc that would max out graphics on battlefield hardline? with said budget and what cpu/gpu would you go with or hey it you want to try and make...
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    Building A Gaming Computer? How do you do it!

    So, I'm not a complete idiot, because I know some things, but it's basically just the surface. So just explain things to me as if I was completely new to the pc-building-scene. I want to know the ins-and-outs of building a computer; every nook and cranny. I want to know everything, from what...
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    USB Ports Not Working

    Before I did a windows reinstall two days ago, I had four working USB ports out of the eight on my computer. Now that I reinstalled windows 7, I only have 3 working USB ports, in completely different locations then the last time. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controllers say that there are no...
  29. J

    What can i overclock a fx 8320 with a h105?

    Title says it all. Thanks for any answers.
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    Need help picking new monitor

    Right now im using a Acer B273H. Its a 27" 1080p 60hz tn monitor. Its been good for the most part, but i would like to upgrade a little bit. I cant decide on whether 120/144hz or ips would give me the most benefit. Since i'm using a tn 60hz panel i think either would be better, but i would like...
  31. K

    PLEASE ! need help building gaming pc cant decide mother board and cpu cooling

    hello , i wanted to build my gaming pc . these are the parts i selected. want a max budget of €1700 cpu : intel I7 4770K graphic card : nvidia geforce gtx 770 ram : 16gig ddr3-1866 powersuply : crosair ax 760I (760 watts) storage : Corsair CSSD-F240GBGS-BK, 240GB SSD 2 X 1 TB...
  32. Grippinq

    Is stress testing really necessary when overclocking?

    When I OC my CPU, and it runs stable on the most intensive application/game I have, isn't that good enough to test whether it's stable? Stress tests aren't exactly realistic as to what I'll be doing, so why should I put my CPU through 12h on Prime95?
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    How many FPS would I get in these games with these components?

    The components are: -Intel i5-3570K (quad-core) -Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition (2GB VRAM) -8GB (2x4GB) G.Skill Ares Series -CPU Cooler: None. - I'd also like to ask if I need a CPU cooler for this PC if I'm not going to overclock, or if I could stay with stock cooler. -Case Zalman Z12 Plus...