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    Question r9 280x boot loops and crashing when installing any AMD driver

    The issue is exactly as stated I cant seem to find any driver that will not cause an immediate crash the bios version is 015.041.000.0003 and i dont know if my latest version of windows 10 supports it, if that might be an issue its a 280x windforce gigabye tri fan and i have a day of checking...
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    Question No Video output with R9 280X Vapor-X OC (Tri-X)

    Hello, I have Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X OC (Tri-X) and none of the outputs works (2 DVIs, HDMI, DP). The original build had 620W PSU and now it has 650W, both 8-pin PCI-E are connected (daisy-chain). When I power the computer up the "Vapor-X" has it's light on, the fans are spinning but still...
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    [SOLVED] Change fan position on H100i

    Hi guys, I just build my new PC yesterday, im using a H100i Platinum RGB SE and a 280x in white. I mounted the radiator and fans as per the manual but the fans are on inside and as such aren't visible from the outside, how do I mount them so they are visible? I know this might sound dumb do I...
  4. ProgamerIV

    [SOLVED] i7-2600 in 2020 for app development, occasional gaming

    Hi! The situation is the following: I do have quite a modern rig at home, but we're building our new house, and it's now in the stage where I occasionally want to stay there for a few days to get a few things done (painting, gardening, building the garage, etc - stuff I can get done) - but...
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    [SOLVED] Corsair 280x fan/aio configuration

    Hi all, Currently, I have a B450M Steel Legend motherboard from Asrock and the Corsair 280x case. I plan on getting an aio and some fans, what fan and aio configuration/placement would be optimal for this situation?
  6. luks104

    Question R9 280x grey screen crash

    Hello everyone, I encountered a weird problem with my system the other day. I was playing PUBG with my friends, when suddenly the pc freezes and a grey screen with vertical lines appears. System was unresponsive and I had to reset it. Played 2 more rounds and it was okay, no crashes. I then...
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    Clock speeds not showing correctly

    So, I have a gtx 750 ti FTW by EVGA. Now, the normal clock speeds on this card should be at 1189 MHZ for Base and 5400 MHZ for Memory clock. But... In afterburner they are showing as 135 MHz and 405 MHz. This also shows when in game using RivaStatistics tuner which came with afterburner. These...
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    Kingston or ADATA

    I currently have asus m2n68-am se2 motherboard, and i am planning to buy SSD. but i am stuck in between Adata 120gb ssd su580 and kingston 120 gb UV 400. kindly specify which one to buy, any other suggestion in this price tag (around 50$) will also be appreciated.
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    Dell inspiron 3543 battery draining

    i want to ask that i bought new laptop Dell inspiron 15 3000 series 3543, from about a year its battery acting weird like when i bought this laptop it gives 2:30 to 3 hour of battery time easily but now it is drained within 45min to 0 zero % charge i dont understand the problem does anybody...
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    Can connect to ethernet connection through the router but not directly to the computer

    Hi I am using Windows 10 and have a Belkin Router, my isp provides a pppoe connection to which I can presently connect through the router (and then on the computer through the router with a wired connection) but not when I run the ethernet wire directly to my computer. I have a spare laptop...
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    Combining 4 Sticks Of DDR3 RAM - Beneficial?

    So I currently have 2X4GB RAM installed in my PC, however I have just been given two 2X2GB sticks at no cost and am wondering if it would be beneficial to add them to my current setup. As I understand it my motherboard supports Dual Channel RAM, however the RAMs are of different capacities and...
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    i5 7600k + gtx 1070, or i7 7700k + gtx 1060?

    My friend was deciding between these two options. Which one is better? (all the other specs are the same for both) This PC is for gaming purposes only at 1080p.
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    Display/Hardware issue causing computer to cut display or shutdown.

    Last night I started getting an issue where my monitor (AOC G2460PG) would cut out and go black - with the only solution being to restart. This happened twice while playing a game and on the second time after the bios screen I got a blank screen with a single horizontal white strip about 2/3rds...
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    Is My Specs compatible with GTX 1050 ti

    Guys I was wondering that my specs: ~Processor - i5 6402p ~RAM - 8 GB ~Mother Board - Gigabyte H100M - S2 DDR 4 ~OS- Windows 7 64 bit Compatible With GTX 1050 ti 4 GB DDR 5 graphics card?????
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    PSU ATX 12V v2.3 and ATX 12V v2.4

    what is the difference between ATX 12V v2.3 and ATX 12V v2.4 and which one is better
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    Which Remote control

    Ok I am looking for a remote control bluethooth would be best as my laptop has bluethooth built in so no adapters and taking a USB slot. Anyhow when I use my laptop on my TV as I stream alot and browse the Internet. The laptop lid stays closed even when opened the screens off. So I am looking...
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    GTX 1070 performance issue

    My system spec are Intel i7 4790k Asus Z97-Pro Motherboard Coarsair 16gb DDR3 2400mhz (2x8) Asus Strix GTX 1070 OC Corsair Builder Series CXM 750W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX/EPS PSU Corsair Hydro Series H55 High Performance All-in-One Liquid CPU Cooler Crucial CT240M500SSD1 240GB M500...
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    nvidia gpu not working

    hi, i bought a lenovo Y-700 17ISK Ideapad gaming laptop bu Nvidia gpu is not working also i checked in device manager and i couldn't find nvidia and tryed to install nvidia driver but it says there is no compatible gpu and i don't what to do Intel® Core™ i7 Processor NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX...
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    New built computer acting strange

    I built a brand new pc. All worked well. When I went to insert the graphics card for some reason the computer shut down. When I turned it back on, everything is running, except the LED lights or the on light does not light up and I can't get the monitor to respond. I only have 3 days using it...
  20. MustardTiger2898

    Lenovo G50 laptop display won't stay on

    the screen on my lenovo G50 laptop i use for school doesn't stay on when i turn it on. When i turn it on everything turns on but the display, the light in the display turns on for about 2 seconds and then shuts off and 5 seconds later it does the same thing and keeps repeating it.
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    First things to do after building my first PC

    I'm looking to build my first computer (X99 system) in the first week of 2017 and wanted to gather information of things to do after building my computer. This is after installing Windows 10. What are you recommendations. I've been told once all programs have been updated to put system through...
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    Need help upgrading mobo/graphics card

    Hey guys so my video card crapped out on me and i think its time for me to upgrade Im not good at picking parts knowing which are compatible, but do you guys think i can scrap these parts and just upgrade to a new mobo/video card Heres what I currently have Case...
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    Building a new pc

    I'm building a new PC and i thinking of using the hard drive from the PC I use now so that I wouldn't have to buy an OS or hard drive
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    Can i get my pictures back from a folder lock program if it has been lost in an OS reinstall

    I had some pictures i didn't want anyone to get their hands on so i downloaded a file locking program and put them in there. I don't remember the name of the program but im sure i could figure it out. Anyways, about three days afterwards (which is why i don't remember the name of the program) my...
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    What graphics card should i get? For $220

    So i was planing on going to best buy today... I only have $280 but planing on buying BattleField 1. So thats an instant $60 less, brings me to $220. I was planing on getting the RX 460 4GB for $130 or should i get the RX 470 for $220?
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    Acer Aspire 7540

    I have an old Acer laptop that I bought back in 2010, it started getting sluggish and becoming a pain to boot into windows 7 around 2012. After that I bought a desktop and pretty much had no need for a laptop so I set it aside. I went to get it and bring it back out to use it for some...
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    Motherboad B150a for Volta GPU?

    I am planning a rig right now with the 1060 3gb and upgrading to Volta when it comes out in a few years. Will the budget B150a motherboard support GPUs down the line?
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    Need some help

    I have an old pc first one I have ever built just lying around taking up space need it gone but not sure what its worth if anyone can help here are the specs. fx-6300 Spire Kepler Rev.2 cooler msi gaming 970 motherboard palit gtx770 2gb 8gb corsair vengeance pro corsair vs550 500gb wd blue...
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    NVIDIA Display Settings Are Not Available

    So i just bought a new PC and my games aren't working as smoothly as it should work so i tried to go to my NVIDIA Control Panel and a message pops up That the display settings are not available so i tried everything and nothing helped so if anyone could help that would be amazing Thanks in...
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    how to fix my flashdrive i formatted it into 4mb but the original size is 8gb

    how to fix my flashdrive i formatted it into 4mb but the original size is 8gb
  31. Garrett100

    Dual Boot Issues

    This is the single most difficult thing I have ever tried to do. 13 hours in I haven't accomplished anything. I have Kali Linux and Windows 8.1 installed on an HP Envy Laptop. Initially I tried using the GRUB OS Manager. That came with many problems, and I noticed many people recommending...
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    What Mother board

    Hey guys I need help choosing a mother board for my i7 6700k, I'm really looking into the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO/Whetstone. But just want your guys opinion cuz I have seen some bad reviews on Asus boards. If you guys got an recommendations please let me know. No more than 240 on board btw
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    Cougar Spike compatibility

    Hello, My first post. Have a Cougar Spike case and wondering if the msi h61m-p31/w8 wiuld fit? I remember before when I was trying to change the mobo I noticed that where you screw the motherboard it does not align with the holes in the chasis. Currently the board installed on it is a...
  34. M

    RX series Dual Graphics

    hey guys, do you know if a RX 460 would run dual graphics with an A10-7890K? thanks :)
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    Ping spikes when gaming whenever more than 1 device using wireless AP

    Hey guys, i am having issues with my engenius eap300 AP I installed for wireless gaming in my top floor. I have it directly wired to my router located in my basement that wasn't strong enough to reach the top floor in my home. Since i don't live alone there is almost always another person using...
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    CPU Fan Splitter

    I have a Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard and im looking to add 3 chassis fans. Im looking to get 3 of these fans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0546&ignorebbr=1. 2 for the front and 1 for the rear. I have the NZXT s210 case. Can someone find me a chassis...
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    Windows 10 laptop problem please help!!!!!!!!!

    Hey, so my friend got a laptop and today he bought a harddisk for it. He installs windows 10 on it. But there are no drivers for his laptop for windows 10 so he installed windows 8.1 drivers and now he is getting low fps in games. Is this why he is getting low fps? This is his laptop...
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    Will Consoles be better than PC

    Consoles better than PC anytime soon? if consoles will get better, would the need of a PC be useless in the future?
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    No display on monitor but everything turns on?

    I don't know whats wrong it wont give a beep code (probably because I don't have a speaker) All the fans turn on, just no display. I have called support and they that its a different part and have me calling in a loop from company to company. EVGA said it was the motherboard Gigabyte said it was...
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    Fps frop problem

    Guys i am using Amd r9 270x 8gb ram and i-3 processor i used to play battlefield 3 on ultra settings multiplayer without fps drop but nowadays i am having huge fps drop i mean sometimes it lags too hard when i am playing it online any solutions please?