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  1. TheEliteBattleforce

    Music copyright question

    You know how you can find game soundtracks of games on YouTube? How would you legally say, "this belongs to the game" Thanks!
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    Topre Delivers Variable Actuation, Cherry-Compatible Sliders On RealForce RGB Keyboard

    Topre's next keyboard will have switches with variable actuation points, Cherry MX-compatible stems, and RGB lighting. Topre Delivers Variable Actuation, Cherry-Compatible Sliders On RealForce RGB Keyboard : Read more
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    Graphics card stops responding

    My screens will flicker and then freeze and then the whole computer basically comes to a hault stuck on this strippy screen. Normally this only happens when I am playing games. (I have 2 screens) Here is a video of what my problem looks like...
  4. K

    Upload Faster Than Download?

    I know most people would be happy to have this problem... It is not really causing an issue, but I am curious to understand why this is happening. I have gigabit fiber service. I am connecting wireless to the gateway. The connection speed listed under network settings is 877mbs (sounds about...
  5. T

    Poseidon Z some keys type 2 of the same letter when I press it once

    As said in the title, some keys type the same letter twice when i press it once. I've only had this keyboard for little over 8 months, and I hope it's not because of the keyboard failing. Are there any ways of fixing this?
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    Are all parts compatible?

    Hey guys! This is my first self built desktop and I don't know sure if everything will work together. First of all, I have some parts already, yes they aren't the newest, they aren't the best, but I just want to know if everything will fit :D My rig: - Corsair VS500 PSU - G.Skill...
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    CPU clock speeds

    Hi all Built a gaming P.C and was playing GTA V and Tom clancys the division and I got really low fps, The gameplay would slow down on intensive gameplay. So I did a 3dmark Bench test and the results was low. The cpu would stay at 1.4 Ghz even though it's a 4 Ghz processor. I have changed the...
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    Low budget GPU upgrade.

    Hello everyone. So, i really want to upgrade my 6 y/o computer with a new GPU, but my budget is low ( lets say bellow 80 euros ). Currently , i have a Palit GT 210 with heatsing instead of a fan. Yeah, it's crap, but it was an urgent buy since my previous one, GT 220, stopped working due to to...
  9. K

    help!! my fan speed is super slow

    i got gigabyte g41 motherboard , my cpu fans were runing at 700-1000rpm , now its runing at 400-600rpm and my cpu temp went from 40c to 60c please help
  10. Z

    how do i download a mac file?

    hi, i have a software that i want to download but it is a mac type of file (i think) it is .dmg file. how do i click it and let it open the setup? when i open it on my macbook it run perfectly but on my windowns pc it cant open. so i download dmg file extractor but i doesnt help me open the...
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    information needed about updating & downgrading the bios.

    So, I have gigabyte h81m-s1(rev2.1) mobo and intel g3258 processor. At gigabyte's website there is a updated version of bios is available for the motherboard for cpu microcode update with windows 10 support for pentium AE, so my question is if I update bios to that new version and then for any...
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    Looking for free Secure but not Encrypted E-mail service

    I don't need end to end encryption. ( I wish the messages were encrypted in transmission from server to server just for security but No One does that unless your sending mail to a party who needs it encrypted - how stupid is that !!) <-- Why doesn't anyone do that.. it seems to me that is the...
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    Games aren't running as expected

    So I recently purchased my first desktop ever. I've updated everything and made sure all the drivers were up to date. But I'm not getting the FPS I was expecting. Is there a way I can up the FPS count? I'll post the specs below. (It's struggling to even get 25 FPS on Tomb Raider and barely...
  14. stl522013

    Xeon E3 1230 or FX-8350?

    Which is better? And what about an E3 1245 and an E3 1280? Thanks.
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    Optimal Fan setup in a Corsair 450D with a h100i gtx

    Wondering what would be a good setup in my case with my h100i and I have some extra fans that I could install.
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    Loose USB Connection (On the cable side)

    Hey all So I have a USB headset (Steelseries Diablo 3 Sibera v2) and the mic has stopped working due to a loose connection. I've tried it in multiple different USB slots, including ones attached to the motherboard, case slots and even extension cables. The speakers work fine it's purely the...
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    i7-4790K Vs. i7-6700K - Engineering CAD, FEA & CFD ?

    Hello everyone I have been searching about the latest in computer desktops, as I am planning to build my own rig for a coming project. My use of the machine is going to be basically focused on the analysis of fluid flow, and so, I will be using the machine to do a lot of Engineering CAD...
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    I can't seem to get the whole NIC thing

    Hello there. I am using my old laptop with Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter for watching movies online. Anyway, my network is bad. My internet provider says everything's okay, I switched 3 adapters already, and nothing is helping, I heard of this thing called NIC, which is basiclly...
  19. S

    Moving PC to uni

    Hi all, Just a quick question. I'm planning to move my desktop to university with me. I'll be driving down, it's about 45min-1 hour away. I've been thinking of putting it in a suitcase with lots of clothes as padding- does that sound alright? I don't have any bulky aftermarket coolers, and...
  20. N

    Unable to install drivers/programs

    Recently went through diagnostics on my pc that wouldn't post. After installing a new cpu I was able to boot again. Problem is that also involved a motherboard swap for a different model. At the time I didn't know this would cause problems in windows. First time booting into Windows brought...
  21. J

    FX 6300 overclock vs stock turbo 4.1

    Hello, I want to know how does an overclocked FX-6300 at 4.0ghz or 4.1ghz compare to performance of the chip at stock speed?, which as I understand turbos automatically to 4.1 when under load. Is there any gain in overclocking this cpu to these speeds? -thanks
  22. A

    PC restart or shutdown. HELP!

    Hello guys, I have a problem with me PC. When i play games its shutdown or restart; yes, i know that its a different thing, shutdown and restart, but for me, at least for me PC both are happening. I know that you may think that its overheating but its not. The temps. are quite good. Here...
  23. S

    Help with upgrading my gaming pc

    Hi everyone i'm about to start upgrading the big stuff in my current gaming/youtube pc since everything is coming up to 4 years old and I was just hoping to hear a few different opinions on my choices and maybe a few other options, especially with my Mobo choice i'm not 100% on which one i want...
  24. L

    Will this ram work?

    Hello, I will be purchasing this ram kit, will it work with my motherboard? Just want to make sure, thanks.
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    Issues setting up TP Link booster to Linksys Wireless G router

    Hi folks, I'm a newbie to posting and I apologize if I'm not specific enough. I currently have a Linksys Wireless G router, model WRT54G v5. It is not password protected. I have an apartment above the barn in the back of my property that does receive the signal from the router, but it's not very...
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    6700k vs 4790k money wise/performance wise

    Hi, guys I have a question for you guys today. So for the high end cpu, there are 4790k and 6700k I like to get. I am not sure about those 6 or 8 corse, I will just stick with 4 cores for now. When it comes down to comparing the performance and the price, it is a bit hard for me to make...
  27. Danila726

    New Phone Soon. Question about the decision.

    So I have to get a new phone in about 1-2 months and I know I want a Samsung, but the question is, do I get the Note 5 which is an all around great phone, or wait for the S7 to come out. The s7 is supposed to be released Jan-Feb and I just don't know so I wanted to ask you guys. Thanks! (ATT)
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    8320 & 390 or i5 4690 & 290

    I have a fx 8320 and a sapphire r9 290 currently but i could upgrade at christmas but only really the cpu and mobo or the gpu. What upgrade would be best for me for gaming.:)
  29. R

    Will my system support a GTX 970?

    Hi, thanks for viewing this thread. Just looking for some quick advice - I am looking to upgrade my GPU but do not know if I need to upgrade other parts too. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! CPU: Intel Core i5 3550 3.3Ghz (Ivy Bridge) RAM: 8GB MOB: ASUS P8H61-MX Current GPU: GTX 560...
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    Multiple Simultaneous Console Connections To One Microphone?

    Hey! I'd like to know if it's possible to connect multiple consoles (e.g. PC, PS4 and Xbox) to one microphone. Disregard headsets, just wondering if there's an audio interface or other hardware that can allow multiple output connections from one microphone simultaneously. Any help is...
  31. L

    PC freezes to random color

    So I've been having some weird problems lately. About two weeks ago my pc started to crash with colored squares all of the screen when I was playing Dragon Age: Inquisition. After researching the problem I reconnected the power connectors to my GPU and the problem was fixed. Now, two weeks...
  32. A

    old sony vaio hard drive to ps4

    My ps4 has been having issues as of late, including 15 minute boot up times (15 mins from when I press the power button to loading the sign in menu), freezing/lagging menus, turning off by itself (causing me to fully initialize to get it back to the less crappy state), etc. If I want SONY to...
  33. S

    Changed PC-I slots now the GPU's not being detected

    So yesterday I found that my graphics card was not displaying anything and upon further investigation I found that the PC-I port had failed/the pins on the GPU had failed. So I changed over to the second slot and upon boot up it looked like it worked, until I noticed that my AMD drivers where...
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    Help? Anyone? Please?

    http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/9Bdmt6 Here is the link to the build I will be building sometime soon. It's my first time building a computer. My friend told me I should make this for my new build but I'm not entirely sure. Does anyone think I should change anything? Downgrade or improve some...
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    Game Textures Forced Low? Direct X Forcing Older Version? Card Fried?

    My Rig is Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.5GHz Memory: 12288MB RAM GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Had this set up for almost a year no problem. A few days ago I was playing The Witcher 3 and decided I wanted to try sweetfx, get my game looking nicer then it...
  36. threebills11

    V CORE seems high

    on hw monitor it reads my v core at 1.7 volts.Is this right? from what ive read thats ridiculously high.Could it be a bad reading?Also i ddint manually overclock,i have it set to optimal in the bios so it runs between 4.4 and 4.6...the chip is a 4790k.Pic link below thanks in advance...
  37. J

    HELP me with my gaming rig

    I am currently using a Intel Q6600 2.4ghz I want to upgrade but I want a CPU that uses a lga775 socket to fit my mobo any ideas ?
  38. N

    not sure if it's doing anything

    So first off this is my build and I mainly play dota 2. Now without overclock my FPS is more or less at 60 at max settings, doesn't dip below 50. And when I overclock it stays the same. And this is with both AMD Overdrive and MSI Afterburner running. I know I can get higher than 60 even though...
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    E-mail drives me crazy!?!?!?!

    Hey, guys. I am a freelancer and I was offline for more than a week now and I didn't check my email during that time. When I finally did I had more than 1500 unread emails. That really drives me crazy. I don't want to spend hours and hours checking my emails and at the same time I really don't...
  40. Centurion855

    How can I overclock my Intel E6750 higher?

    Hey guys I'm wondering how I can overclock my Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 higher than i have so far. I would like to get it up to 4Ghz. The highest I could reach so far was 3.70Ghz. If i set the FSB higher than 475x8 it reverts the settings and goes back to 2.66Ghz (333x8). Of course I have invested...