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  1. BB zay

    Question Can't install drivers? RTX 2080

    So I have been having problems with my computer crashing with blues screen and I'm pretty sure it's because of my GPU drivers. I have tried installing them on the website and from windows searching for online drivers it says "Windows found drivers for your device but encountered an error while...
  2. A

    Question How to get 144hz with an RTX 2080 ti on a ASUS VG248QE?

    I have a Asus VG248QE that can run 144hz and my new RTX 2080ti only has display ports. I have a displayport cable but at 1080p native, I can only get 60hz. How can I get 144hz?
  3. Cpumonster

    Discussion Zotac Scammed me on a Certified Refurbished 2080ti

    Hi all, So I just purchased a Certified Refurbished 2080ti directly from Zotac USA from their eBay store, only to discover that it's a scam... They shipped me a 2080 badged as 2080ti. Either Zotac has the worst certification standards of any "Certified Refurbished" program in the world or they...
  4. Jlg823

    [SOLVED] EVGA RTX 2080 Super Black Gaming VS. MSI Gaming TRIO X ???

    Last minute question, is there a big/good difference between the EVGA card mention above ($699) vs. the MSI one ($760). Is it worth that price difference? How big of a difference is the cooling and overclocking considering the MSI card has 2x8 PIN rather than EVGA's 6+8. Any opinions? Rest of...
  5. M

    [SOLVED] New Build - Feedback Appreciated

    Hi folks, I'm looking to put together a new PC build following the death of my previous one. I've put together some initial specs and would really appreciate your expert advice, comments and feedback! I'm looking to use it as a work PC (nothing too strenuous) but more importantly to play games...
  6. sargentchimera

    [SOLVED] HDR issues / Constant Black Flickering while PC gaming

    I have an LG E8 TV and it is great, no issues streaming in HDR, but HDR PC gaming is a mess. With HDR on every few seconds the screen flickers black. I have noticed that when it does flicker, the TV shows it is switching between HDR and SDR, and this flickering can last 5-30 seconds with as...
  7. chasetherazor516

    [SOLVED] HELP New build No Display

    Hi guys I just Built my first PC and it will not display https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YRJt9G these are the specs cooler is the stock one that came with the CPU tried putting it all together and it would not display from the GPU HDMI so i tried the MOBO HDMI still nothing Tried doing bare bones...
  8. P

    Question MSI 2080 Ti Cabling replacement?

    Hello folks, I have just built a brand new monster PC. I am currently using the included cables from my PSU to my 2080ti, I want to replace them as they are the only ugly thing left in my case. The MSI 2080ti has 2 x 8-pin connectors and a 6-pin, can anyone recommend anywhere to find the...
  9. catsjp

    Question should buy 2080 super to replace titanx sli

    I have asus x99 motherborad, CPU is 5930k ,32g ddr2400 ram, titanx x sli, however, I brought lg 34gl750b 34inch utral wide monitor (2560 x1080) 144hrz at this week, I play witcher 3 just have appr.70~100fps, BF V have around, 90~110fps, The question is should I buy 2080super or 2080 ti to...
  10. C

    [SOLVED] New 2080 is constantly at almost max speed (1830 MHz)

    I just got a new 2080 and downloaded ASUS GPU Tweak to check out how it was running. I ran into this strange issue where the GPU speed appears to be constantly clocked up to 1830 MHz, even when idle. I saw it suggested to set the Nvidia Power Management settings to adaptive, but that didn't do...
  11. W

    Question 9600k bad luck?

    I have been trying to overclock my 9600k for about 6 hours now and I just cannot push this thing at all. The highest I have gotten the clock speed to was 4.8ghz at 1.4V and it was running at 98°(YIKES) so thats obviously not an option. When I do a lower voltage Prime95 will only run on 4/6 cores...
  12. Tyrejj

    Question RTX 2080 Problems

    Crashing, Freezing and getting monitor refreshes ever since installing this new GPU. It's only in GPU intensive games. I've previously had the 1080 and had no problems with it. It was a plug and play. With this 2080 I always end up crashing 10-30 minutes into the game. I've already did a fresh...
  13. 3

    [SOLVED] 2080 with a 65 degree hard temperature cap?

    So I noticed this very quickly when I got my new GPU, it is 6 months old now, (Gigabyte 2080 Super gaming OC, that's the name not a 2080 super). After looking at some benchmarks I decided to buy one, however in these benchmarks the people conducting them were hitting temperatures of up to the...
  14. A

    Question 2080s ventus xs waterblock

    Is there any way to effectively watercool my msi 2080 super ventus xs since its a 257mm pcb design rather than a 267mm wich is the reference one?
  15. G

    [SOLVED] Games and ONLY games are crashing to desktop and BSOD

    Games, specifically high end ones that are getting my gpu working, but not completely pinned so around 50% usage on an RTX 2080. Easy games like unmodded minecraft or 2d are no issue at all. The issue is ESPECIALLY present in VR titles as they work my computer the most. I have a 9700K, RTX2080...
  16. T

    [SOLVED] Do you guys have any tips/ideas on this build

    Hey guys, I'm helping a friend with a PC build and I'm curious if you guys have any ideas/tips on what parts to change in or out. Also, do you guys see any compatibility problems with this current list? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9TrDx6 Thanks!
  17. kalern123

    [SOLVED] 2080Ti 11GB only shows 9,3GB in red dead redemption 2

    So title says a lot actually. When changing video settings on Red Dead Redemption 2 it shows like 4GB Out of 9,3GB available on my 11gb card RTX2080ti card? My friend has the same issue, but it shows 6,7GB out of 8GB on his rtx 2080 8GB card. Is it a video card issue or game issue? I ran...
  18. theoneandonlyfoohyking

    [SOLVED] Wait for Ampere cards or buy now?

    Hello, I just read news about Nvidia’s new Ampere cards (3070, 3080, etc) and how they might actually cost less and perform way better Does that mean I should wait until they come out our buy a GPU now? (Btw, I’m thinking of buying a 2080 Super at Christmas)
  19. A

    [SOLVED] 2070 Super or 2080 for same price?

    Hi, I was wondering if I could fine a 2080 non super used for the same price as a 2070 super, which would be better. I've done a bit of research and it seems like they perform almost identically the same, but the 2080 has more tensor cores etc. I am going to be using this to play games at 1440p...
  20. B

    [SOLVED] Choosing between Zotac Graphics Cards

    Im curious which would perform better. Zotac 2080 AMP Extreme £700 https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-2080-amp-extreme Zotac 2080 Super AMP £720 https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-2080-super-amp Seem to have similar...
  21. C

    [SOLVED] ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX2080TI-O11G Vs ASUS ROG -MATRIX-RTX2080TI-P11G

    The matrix seems to OC better, but the Strix seems to have a better normal clock speed. It also seems like the Strix doesn't actually OC at all according to the Nvidia comparison page: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shop/geforce/compare/ Even though Amazon says it is the overclocked version.
  22. G

    [SOLVED] Coolant leaked...FRIED some GPU pins and MB PCI-E slot connections....

    Looking for anyone that know something about the pins and connections for the PCI-E slot and GPU pins. I have a question about what some of the specific pins/slot connectors for the PCI-E slot on my MB and the related pins for the GPU specifically do..... So, unfortunately (for me) my liquid...
  23. S

    [SOLVED] Would like suggestions between the 2080, 2080 super, and 2080 ti

    This is pretty much comes down to asking for justification on this purchase. Currently, I have my selection set on the 2080 ti but quite frankly the price is getting pretty high. I can most definitely afford a 2080 ti but just wondering about other alternatives that may be a cheaper. I was...
  24. theoneandonlyfoohyking

    [SOLVED] i9-9990K & RTX 2080 or RTX 2080Ti Build (mixed use)

    So for my Christmas build i was planning on getting an i9-9900K and RTX 2080 or 2080Ti if i do well on my finals. All top end parts. I plan to use my PC for mixed use (gaming, rendering, design, etc..) I read somewhere that the i9-9900K is super fast at running code (coding is a part of the uni...
  25. C

    Question FPS lower than usual in LoL

    Hello, I've recently had a problem with some fps issues, about a week ago, my chrome and some games were really laggy, i've since reinstalled nvidia driver, but only the lag in chrome was fixed. When playing league, I usually have my fps cap on 144hz because of 144hz screen, but now I only get...
  26. L

    [SOLVED] RTX 2080 Faulty? Usage Low All Of A Sudden

    Hi there, recently I've been noticing that in some games my RTX 2080 MSI Gaming Trio X's usage plummets resulting in severe stuttering. The 2 games impacted the most are Middle Earth Shadow Of War and the Valley Benchmark. I've tried reinstalling drivers, rolling back drivers, going from and to...
  27. V

    [SOLVED] Advice on chosing 5700 XT / GTX 2070s/2080

    Im looking to replace my entire system but I've heard it's best to start with the GPU so let's just do that. (And no this is not a joke, this is my current system that i'm replacing.... long over due don't you agree? APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: End of this week, latest by 22/9 - 19 Budget...
  28. Aggelos Pastrikos

    [SOLVED] Starting or no

    Bought a new pc and build it but when it starts it does this: View: https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=CgODG_1568502449 my specs: i9 9900k 2080 gaming trio msi ballistic 3000 32gb ram h60 corsair cpu cooling z390 aorus pro
  29. J

    [SOLVED] Help: new b450 mobo / Ryzen 3700x / 2080 Super build no signal, GPU Fans at MAX

    Hi there, yesterday I finished my new build using all brand new parts (listed below). When I turn on the computer I get no signal going to the monitor using HDMI and the fans on the RTX 2080 Super are going insanely loud. I tried to unplugging the ram and swapping them around but the same...
  30. M

    Question Cpu fried twice help

    Okay so I’ve built a “gaming” pc recently and and the specs are ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-f I9 9900k Rtx 2080 aouris Tridant Z 8gb x2 850 bronze psu So when I first booted up the pc it worked fine for a day. Than it started not waking up after putting it to sleep half the time. And then the cpu...
  31. M

    [SOLVED] Confused between RTX 2060 super and 2070 Super for My PC upgrade. Help needed :)

    Hi Guys, So im a bit confused on selecting a graphics card for my new PC since I upgraded from a 4th gen Era. first of all my current PC is: MOBO : MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS RAM : Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3733MHz CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Monitor: Samsung S24B370 1080p 60Hz...
  32. Gatimoro

    [SOLVED] Does the cpu really affect the fps?

    I have an rtx 2080 ti and an Intel i7 4790. The bottleneck calculators say it is being bottlenecked to a 40 % but is that actually true? I mean, as long as the cpu is over the recommended specs of x program it shouldn't affect fps that much, right? Or is my system being SERIOUSLY (not only a few...
  33. M

    [SOLVED] Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme 8GB Or MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio ?

    Im stuck between which one to buy, i don't know if theres even a noticable difference but based on this (https://versus.com/en/gigabyte-aorus-geforce-rtx-2080-xtreme-8gb-vs-msi-geforce-rtx-2080-gaming-x-trio), the gaming trio x is better (?) or is there another card i should get? please help me :)
  34. rjmbowie

    Question Monitor randomly blacks out for a few seconds with audio still playing while gaming

    I recently installed a new GPU, motherboard, CPU and PSU (listed below) and have since experienced 2+ second black screens occurring randomly when gaming. The games that cause this issue are more or less graphics intensive, for instance Lone Echo and Warframe causes it yet Beat Saber doesn't. I...
  35. R

    Question Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 FE - Power cable(s)

    Just wondering if I should power my GPU with 1 cable or 2? My PSU came with an 8pin cable that goes to 6+2 and then splits to another 6+2. should i use that or use two separate cables? Saw a thread about this topic but it was for a 1070. Just want to make sure a 2080 isn't different. This is my...
  36. Mr.Fixit

    Question Whats the best choice: RTX 2080 for € 689,- or RTX 2070 Super for € 649,- ?

    Hey guys, ✌ is it worth around € 50,- more to buy the ASUS GeForce RTX 2080 DUAL OC EVO when it comes to performance ? its for gaming! when choosing between these 2 GPU's : MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GAMING X TRIO € 649,- ASUS GeForce RTX 2080 DUAL OC EVO € 689,- the rest of my pc build...
  37. C

    Question Q code 96 on ROG Maximus X hero

    Recently built a computer with a Maximus X Hero, intel 9700k, 750 EVGA PSU, gigabyte 2080 OC (open box). It’s been working fine, a couple weeks ago I rebooted it after an update, got no display and a Q CODE 96 with the VGA light on. Turned it off and on, worked like normal. Early this week...
  38. C

    Question i5 9600k and RTX 2080 low FPS

    When playing less demanding games such as Overwatch and CSGO I have only been getting between 100-200fps which is strange because I used to run a GTX 970 that would give me between 250 - 300 fps. Any tips on what could be the issue? BUILD: CPU: i5 9600k GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 Ultra Gaming RAM: 16GB...
  39. T

    [SOLVED] is my psu enough?

    So i had recently purchased an MSI GTX 2080 Trio and i noticed on the recommendations it says a 650W psu. Well I have a 650W psu. Is this a problem? not enough? should i upgrade? my computer is obviously working right now with the card and psu but i dont want to burn it out. my specs i7 7700k...
  40. J

    Question GPU One Fan Stuck at 100%

    I've had an RTX 2080 Ti Fe for a few weeks now in an eGPU enclosure. It's been running amazingly until yesterday. After downloading and trying Metro Exodus for its RTX features, one of the GPU fans went up to 100% and stayed there, even when all temperature sensors read it as being in the low...