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Forum discussion tagged with 3770K.
  1. M

    [SOLVED] 2600K Upgrade Suggestion

    hi there. i have i7 2600 32gb ddr3 and gtx 1050ti system and i am doing editing work. unfortunatelly davinci, premiere etc programs cant play 4k video in edit relaxly, a lot of stuttering, freezing issue. as i know in this programs only processor working for playback videos. do you have any...
  2. T

    [SOLVED] Using a GTX 2070 or 3070 with i7-3770k

    I currently have a PC with an i7-3770k and Evga 670 FTW. I am atm considering whether I should buy a 2000 series card or a 3000 series card. Having done some research, I understand that I would be throttled by my CPU if my monitor is at 1080p (which it currently is) but I will be pairing this...
  3. ILOVECOMPUTERERRORS

    Question I have a huge 3770k overclocking issue need SO MUCH HELP

    I have a Huge overclocking problem that i could really use some experienced overclocking help with, I have an i7 3770k that ive been trying to get to 4.4 ghz on a g1 sniper 3 motherboard on the bios revision 7 along lewith 2400mhz hyper beast x black . First of all it wont take any xmp profile...
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    Question Overclock shows in OS but not BIOS

    I've got an older system (ASUS P8Z77-V PRO and i7-3770k) that I ran at stock settings for a long time. I started messing with an overclock this evening and was at 4.4GHz with 1.25v using a Hyper 212+ and was seeing core temps of 90C using HWmonitor when running 8K FFT torture tests in Prime95. I...
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    [SOLVED] Is a 300 watts power supply enough for running a GTX 750 ti single fan?

    I have a PC with the following specifications: Processor: Intel Core i5 2300 @ 2.80GHz RAM: Kingston 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz Motherboard: Asus P8H61-MX R2.0 Hard disk: Seagate 250GB SSD: 120GB Kingston Power Supply: 300 watts Now, my question is that can this PSU handle GTX 750 ti Single fan? or I...
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    Motherboard and Fans RGB Connections

    Hello everyone, so I was wondering for my new PC I'm going to build, I have 8 rgb fans from Thermaltake, (Riing Plus), and I wanted to know how the connections would work if would all connect them to the TT sync controller. Does the TT sync controller also take in the power AND rgb of the fans...
  7. K

    factory restoring Acer Aspire 3680 w/o password

    How to restore my Acer Aspire 3680 to factory settings. Don't have the disk or a password.
  8. Makentox

    Automatically reduce volume / prioritise sound volume on different applications, possible?

    Hello, Is there any way to automatically reduce volume or mute sound of one application once you open another? I believe its a bit tricky and i couldnt find any info on the internet to do so. For example - continuously play music on Spotify and somehow automatically reduce volume or mute...
  9. VicVega1

    Windows 10 random BSODs after creators update

    Hi, everybody! I'm having some random BSODs on Windows 10 after the last update (creators - got it on 14.06). As far as I know all the hardware is ok and drivers are up to date. I'm not sure, but I believe BSODs only occur when there's some audio/video playback going on (youtube, local clips...
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    Kraken X61 rattling

    So, this issue just came up after almost a year of owning the PC. Long story short, I went on Holiday for about 3-4 weeks, and came back to a rattling in the pump of my X61. After some research, I've heard that it's most likely air bubble(s) in the pump. From here, I've heard mixed opinions...
  11. T

    Optimal GPU for streaming games

    RIG: MoBo Asrock P67 Pro3 CPU: i5-2500K HDD: WD Green 1.5TB RAM: 16GB 1333 PSU: Huntkey 700W What GPU would be suitable for twitching the following games? BF3, BF4, Arma 2, Minecraft, Dota 2 Available options: GTX580 AMP2 Edition 3GB GTX760 2GB GTX960 2GB GTX1050 2GB Samsung FHD monitor is...
  12. Storx

    i5 3570k is 75c bad?

    I recently bought a 4k monitor and since then i have noticed that my computer runs way hotter overall due to the pure amount of heat coming out of the area of the PC. I have been running this i5 with the h50 water cooler for about 3 years now, im not sure what temps to expect while gaming, but...
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    Should i buy an used cpu ?

    I found an intel mobo with a cpu in it while cleaning my house . The mainboard is h61m-ds2 rev 4.0 which still work fine ( tested with g2030 ). I'm planning to buy an used i7 3770 non k which cost around 225$ ( the new one cost around 375$ in my country ) but i'm not sure is it safe to do so ...
  14. R

    New gaming pc keep shutting of and tries to turn back on

    These are the specs of my pc Core i5 6600k Zotac Gtx 1060 mini Corsair CS750 PSU Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI NZXT Manta Case Deepcool Captain 240 Cooler (120mm dual fan rad) 3 Corsair AF120 Performance edition fans 1 250Gb SSD and 1Tb WD HDD I would like to note that the PSU is about 2 years old...
  15. T

    Is My PC Dead?

    I just built a new pc right? So, for my new youtube channel I took out the gpu for some cinematic shots. After that I put it back in. Everything was ok. Until, while I was using it I noticed a white spark on my gpus pcb. So, I took out the side panel. Nothing looked different, so I put it back...
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    Gtx titan evga Hydro

    I have evga gtx titan hydro copper and im wondering can i use nzxt x41 kraken for the gpu and i buy a new better one for cpu?
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    Is this a decent build

    I built a gaming PC on a budget, I spent £664.69 including VAT Do you think there are any bottlenecks/ any issues with this build, aside from the PSU (I didn't know VS series was not for gaming but it seems to work fine even though I have been gaming for a month) Also, it only has the one case...
  18. J

    i5 diminishing returns. 6500 vs 6600K

    I've been slowly piecing my new rig together on a budget and it's time for the brain. Between the 6500 and the 6600K the 20-$40 difference would put the 6600K over the top easily for me but the lack of a stock cooler on the 66K and an additional component will put me back another 2-4 weeks...
  19. M

    Gaming Computer Problem

    About 3 weeks ago, I was finishing up playing Resident Evil Revelations 2. When I turned off the game, an update for Metal Gear Online PC came up. When I attempted to play an online match after updating the computer and changing some graphics settings) the online game started taking longer than...
  20. J

    Thermal paste area on stock heatsink is smaller than CPU size?

    I just got a boxed AMD FX-4350 that comes with a stock heatsink and fan. The strange thing about it is that thermal pad (paste) that came on the heatsink is about a half inch square smaller than the size of the actual cpu. Is this normal? I assume that since it came packaged together this way...
  21. J

    Windows fails to boot after shutdown

    I have just built a new gaming PC and everything works fine, windows installed correctly, all drives are recognized programs are installed etc. But I have a small problem... When I shut down, power off and leave my PC for a while, upon startup, windows wont boot. It goes onto the motherboard...
  22. T

    Looking for help on my son's build

    I am building a budget gaming PC for my son and wanted to ask the experts. I know the RAM is slow but it was a great deal to get his foot in the door. Not positive yet in the GPU as im looking for Black Friday sales to grab that, but what do you think of this to get him going...
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    My Laptop is showing Windows help and Support Icon continuously

    My Laptop is showing Windows help and Support Icon continuously... Without any warning it comes on the screen and disturbs my work and it keeps coming even after closing it and it makes my work slow by keep showing.. because it highlights its own icon and keep other folders on second
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    My computer completely shut off randomly and I turn it back on and the graphics card is going nuts on the fans and there isn't

    I was playing a game last night and the computer shut off randomly by itself and it wouldn't turn back on for a while then I turned it on about a half hour later, then it turned on and the graphics card fans were going as fast as they could and there isn't a display Gtx 780 Intel i5 2500 Asus...
  25. J

    How much wattage does a PC with an R9 280 require?

    The other day I found a great deal on amazon and nabbed myself an XFX R9 280. I am planning on building a Pc but I still need to buy a PSU. How many watts does the PSU need to supply if my componenets are as follows: i5 4490 Asrock B85 Anniversary 8GB DDR3 1600 Ram XFX R9 280 Optical Drive WD...
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    Need help on my case and fans

    I need help on how to improve my rigs' airflow/fans. My CPU overheats when I play intensive games such as Rust. I was thinking you guys could help me figure out if i could rearrange my fans or something in my case. CPU : AMD FX-8370 Case : Coolermaster 550 Silencio...
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    Replacing PSU with Corsair CX 600W vs. 750W

    My PSU (A Cosair GS 700W) died on Saturday, luckily its still under warranty. However, they dont have this older unit in stock and Corsair has offered to replace it with either a CX 600W or a CX 750W. The obvious choice seems to be the CX 750, but the problem is they may not have this unit in...
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    Is my CPU causing a bottleneck with my GTX 970?

    I have an i5 3330 and a Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 and was wondering if I have a bottleneck? I have noticed tons of reports of bad performance and low usage with the 970 and a I was wondering if that might be the case also. I tested it on bf3 (On the screenshot you can see a tiny bit of space...
  29. S

    Install Alienware Alpha UI on non-Alpha HTPC hardware?

    I do not actually have an Alienware alpha. I have never touched one, and it is possible that I never will. However, I do have my own HTPC, and I am always looking for good ways to streamline the experience and make it more user-friendly and accessible like a console. Ever since it was announced...
  30. N

    increase battery backup in lenovo g510

    lenovo g510 10 months old ,battery backup is decreased to 1.5 hours .what should i do to increase battery backup or any alternative (i have about 1 month under warranty period)???? pleazz anybody help.
  31. TheAlphaMaleGamer

    Mic and Headphones Set?

    I'm looking for a Mic and Heaphones set? I have three options which are under my AUD150 budget. The following: Corsair Vengeance 2100 Wireless Headset or Audiotechnica AT9904 chestclip microphone and Aerial7 Chopper2 Headphones or Pop Filter, Boom Desktop Mic Stand, TH040 Microphone (Generic)...
  32. DIIIIIII

    Can i run Bf4? Please Help!

    Hey so i recently upgraded my pc with the help of the community here at Tom's Hardware. I was just wondering if i would be able to play Battlefield 4 and at what settings? I'm able to play battlefield 3 at ultra with no real problems. even on 64 man servers i don't dip bellow 30fps. Specs...
  33. J

    Help choosing an ssd!

    Hi, im wondering what ssd is the best to get here?: Either the Samsung 840 Evo 250gb or the Sandisk Extreme 2 240gb They are around the same price, with the sandisk ebign a little bit cheaper.
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    BEX Errors and inability to download files

    Hi, this problem started happening just today, but it's really annoying. Certain programs when I try to open them immediately crash. It first happened with Clover, so I uninstalled it and now I'm able to browse files with normal Explorer, but when I open some programs like Malwarebytes I get...
  35. T

    How does this look?

    1 x Intel Haswell i7-4790K LGA1150 4.0GHz Processor BX80646I74790K 363.94$ Motherboard 1 x Asus ROG MAXIMUS VII HERO LGA1150 DDR3 Motherboard ATX 228.42$ Memory 1 x Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Memory CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 124.52$ Primary Hard Disk 1 x WD Black 1TB SATA 6.0 3.5" Desktop HDD...
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    MB don`t recognize 512MB of RAM

    Hi My computer have 1GB of ram memory installed.My friend gave me one modul with 512MB of ram.When i place it in my motherboard and turn on computer my computer recognize only 512MB of ram.What should i do to have 1.5GB of ram? This is my motherboard...
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    replacing motherboard in gateway e-series 7-bay Btx case?

    hi friends; 1.can i replace a motherboard or you can understand that can i fix a new motherboard in my gateway e-series 7-bay Btx case? or it is not possible? 2. If it is possible to replacing motherboards in gateway e-series 7-bay Btx than please suggest me a low cost motherboard that has pci...
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    Good enough PSU?

    My psu is cooler master thunder 600W... It is good for?-> Mobo-Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (rev 4.0) Ram-Kingston 8Gb 1600MHz CPU-AMD Sempron 145,OC to AMD anthlon II X2 4450e HDD-WD 500Gb GPU-Gigabyte HD 5750OC 1Gb GDDR5 And how big psu do i need when i upgrade to-> Mobo-Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (rev...
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    Is a Xeon E3 processor a good choice for a gaming/editing rig my upgrade budget of $400?

    I know a lot of you probably will say "go for the i5 4670k or an i7 4770k!" but, I have been doing a lot of research over the E3 processors and from what I have learned, the ones that I have been looking at are i7's with no integrated gpu, no overclocking, and I slightly lower clock speed. So it...