3D Printing

Forum discussion tagged with 3D Printing.
  1. P

    Question 3D printing from a smartphone ?

    I just got my first Prusa MK3S+ 3D Printer and I'm trying to figure out a way to do some basic modeling using only my smartphone. I was considering using Samsung DeX on my Samsung S23 Ultra and emulating a Windows environment, would that even work? Recommended emulators to try? Also any tips...
  2. Thomas61199

    Trouble with my Ender 3 Pro

    I've had this reoccurring issue of my prints always coming out not smooth with many lines in it. I have attached a picture of the issue and have tried many different filaments with the same issue. Picture of print
  3. durahl

    Yeaa... About that OOB 3D printing article...

    So, I just flew over the Out of the Box 3D Printer Tips for Beginners article and boy do have I have some beef with it... Point #1 Buy cheap buy twice - It is true in general and with 3D Printers - I'm not telling you have to buy a more featured/expensive printer but have a second thought...
  4. CrooKIDinK

    Question can all fans on an Ender 3 printer share a common ground?

    Want to reduce the number of wires for fans at 3d print head.
  5. The Reaper Wolf

    Question Has anyone done CPU tests with 3D Printing Slicers?

    I 3D print a lot and I'm currently saving up for a $3000 build and currently deciding if I should get the 9700k or the 9900kf, I know for gaming there is no difference but I do 3d print a lot and I tend to do complex models with settings that cause slicing times to take longer than usual, I also...
  6. thorkon

    Walkthrough [Build Log] -ColorFalls- A RGB Wall Hanging 3D Printed Case!

    Hello and welcome to my newest build :) I've been modding for 10 years now and usually my themes are of a pixelated design. This mod is named ColorFalls as the case will be built to hang from a wall and look like it's made out of hundreds of cubes that each have a LED and will have...
  7. M

    Question New CPU, and motherboard

    So I just bought the Intel G4900 Celeron cpu, so I could update my Asus strix z370-g Gamings bios.. I says on Asus' website that the cpu IS supported.. But when I put the cpu into my motherboard, the screen is just black.. Any advice? :)
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    Question Fed up with my i7 laptop.

    Hey Guys, Need some suggestions!! I'm really frustrated after started using my Laptop on a regular basis. Although the laptop is around a year and half old, I honestly started using it from only the last three or four months and feel really frustrated. The problem starts mainly from the...
  9. Graybush

    The Avid Traveler Gift Guide 2018

    It's hard to keep up with the constant traveler in your life! If you know someone who's always on the go, check out this comprehensive gift guide for adventurers and those with a pervasive case of wanderlust. 4-in-1 Camping Utensil - 9.80 If you're on the go and in the wild, it always helps...
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    Microphone doesn't work in games, but works in programs

    Hello, so my microphone doesn't seem to work in any games after windows reset and update. It works perfectly fine in discord, audacity and etc. The mic is set as default device and default communications device and the privacy setting is set to allow in settings. I don't really know what else to...
  11. M

    Sudden Fps drops and lag in fortnite

    All of a sudden i experienced major fps drops in fortnite. The screen would constantly freeze and drop frames, making the game unplayable. I'd even have trouble alt tabbing out of the game, it taking almost 10 seconds. Other games seem to do fine like Overwatch and csgo, but fortnite seems to...
  12. D

    activat my old no

    how to active my old mob no...
  13. C

    this seller legit?

    this seller legit? hes got like 3 1080 ti's for 80+ dollars. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING-GeForce-11GB-OC-Edition-VR-Ready-5K-HD-Card-/352354842342?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
  14. P

    Setting up a second monitor with this card and a HDMI to VGA adapter

    Hello guys. I know this question is one that has been answered a million times, but for this case, I didn't find an answer trough an hour or two of searching. I have a GTX 1060 6gb graphics card and a ryzen 5 1500X CPU (if that matters), and I've been trying to set up a dual screen...
  15. M

    Gtx 980 vs gtx 1060 vs RX 580

    I have a 1050 ti, and would like more power, i can find all of them at around the same price, which one will should i buy. My motherboard is an intel h81-s2h-s2h
  16. X

    PSU starting to fail?

    first of all - when my pc is turned on there are no problems- it runs smooth for hours and hours without any issues even at full load. The problem is, when its shut down, and i want to turn it on. All my fans starts up, i hear my HDD and all is as it should be - except my keyboard + mouse...
  17. J

    3 vs 4 pin fans

    I recently installed the Asus b75m-plus mobo, it has two 4-pin fan slots (one for CPU and one for case.) I'm currently using a 3 pin fan for the case and the fan is stuck on max speed and I'm unable to affect it with software (including bios settings.) My guess is that I'll have to buy a 4 pin...
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    Help with ~$150 build to replace old AMD AM2 system.

    I need some help finding a Mobo/CPU/RAM combo for cheapish to replace 10+ year old system. I was trying to fix a relative's old PC setup. Following specs: (TL;DR: Need to find a system that is better than the below specs for the cheapest possible) MSI DKA790GX (apparently has integrated...
  19. K

    Athlon x4 950 or a8-7650k

    Hi guys! Im new to the PC scene and just want to ask your opinion on what CPU to buy (Athlon x4 950 or or a8-7650k), My currents specs are the following : CPU: AMD A6-6400k GPU: GT 1030 (Happy with this already) Motherboard: MSI a58m-E33 (MS-7721) PSU: 650w Ram: 8gb ddr3 Games played (esports...
  20. G

    Is this VGA to HDMI converter compatible with my 1030?

    Hello, I'd like to ask if I should be careful about certain features when buying a HDMI to VGA converter. I have a really old monitor(SyncMaster 793DF) and was wondering if it'd work with the converter plugged into the GT 1030 I'm planning to buy. So far I've had a GT 710 but since it has a VGA...
  21. M

    Should i upgrade to coffee lake?

    Good afternoon! I need your help guys , i was kinda impressed by new intel cpus but i already own an i7 7700k now so i need some feedback. To see things clear : I'm addicted to video edting and gaming, and i got an offer to sell my mboard and cpu for around 520$ , should i wait ice lake or its...
  22. P

    Help booting windows 10 on SSD

    building gaming PC Not using HDD. Only SSD. Loaded windows 10 on SSD but I can only get to windows 10 by overriding 'windows boot manager (Samsung Evo 500 ssd)' I have been trying for days to get the PC to boot from 500 SSD. Never works. I have tried all kinds of different options (I have no...
  23. FierceDagger

    Does a AMD FX 6300 Overclocked to 4ghz Bottleneck a GTX 1060 3GB?

    Does a AMD FX 6300 Overclocked to 4ghz Bottleneck a GTX 1060 3GB?
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    Upgrading my i7 6700 but to what???

    Hi I've had my PC for a couple of years and so far it's served me very well. However, I've recently purchased the new assassins creed game and it's coming up short. So I'm looking to the experts on this forum for a little guidance on how to get the best bang for my buck. You can have a look at...
  25. bokrael

    How to use 2 Google accounts for Android Chrome browser?

    Hello, I got 2 different Google accounts to my smartphone but I can use only the first one logged at Chrome. How can I switch them?
  26. L

    Help with pc gaming

    Okay so I'm looking to get a gaming pc for my first time and I'm stuck between whether I get one pre-built with the parts I want or buy the same parts separately and make it myself. The website I'm using is ironside. They have all the parts that I want and they come with a warranty and they...
  27. M

    Tablet only charges when connected to PC

    Hi guys, I have a problem: few days ago I plugged my tablet to computer via USB to share wifi since my wireless adapter stopped working. Since then I can only charge tablet with PC, I've tried different chargers and none worked. I have tried looking it up, but haven't seen any similar problems...
  28. S

    Bose surround system certain speakers not working ONLY when watching TV

    Hello, I have a Bose 5.1 surround system connected to a Bose amplifier which is connected to a Philips tv. It is used for directing all sound in the house including radio. It worked perfect for a couple years and now all of the sudden 3 speakers don't work ONLY when watching TV. When watching...
  29. C

    fps drops on all games

    As the title says, almost every game i play drops from 60 fps to maybe 11 or 12 fps for about 10 seconds. This really sucks and im not really sure how to fix it. Although, I think this happens because of overheating. A lot of threads say that may be the case but im not sure how hot HOT really...
  30. B

    fujitsu siemens old case i forgot my accout like log in password

    I forgot my account login for a password but how to do open
  31. H

    i5 6500 on h110

    hi, if i install i5 6500 cpu on h110 mobo, i need to update the bios or it support this cpu??
  32. D

    Low video memory error

    I am an avid gamer. However, I recently have been having a problem playing games without getting the "Low Video Memory" error pop up causing my games to crash. I have a gtx970 video card with 8gb of RAM. I have updated my graphics cards drivers and the error continues. It gets to the point where...
  33. W

    Graphics Card for Dell Inspiron 3847

    I have a Dell Inspiron 3847 & I am looking for a graphics card, I don't know if the one I want to use with work/fit my case. I want to use a EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Will this card work with my system? Thanks...
  34. K

    [SOLVED]Not entirely sure what this noise is (I believe graphics card)

    So I've just been having noise after noise with this thing (gtx 1080) and I should probably just RMA it but I'm trying my hardest not to do that... But recently I've had a squeaking issue which I believe to be a fan which probably shouldnt do that and now I've been having issues with a rattling...
  35. H

    Will a ASUS Strix gtx 970 fit this itx pc?

    It is a pretty compact pc the mono is asus z871 pro and the case is bitfenix mini itx
  36. A

    Im newbie. Is this a good a gaming PC?

    is this a good gaming PC. My budget is £500. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/axezas/saved/#view=bXR3CJ And how can i reduce the price by a little bit?
  37. O

    Android Tablet Issues

    Here's my problem. I've got over 3 terabytes of movies and tv shows that I painstakingly converted to m4v and labeled with metadata for use on my iPad. I then decided to purchase a galaxy tab A. The issue I'm having is that no app I can find properly sorts the files I'm loading onto the tab into...
  38. FMJ_Twitch

    SweetFx Crashing My computer/games

    I installed sweetFX/shader 3.0 and now all my games crash that I installed it on any idea how to uninstall it does it makes files other than in the game cause I uninstalled the games but Im still crashing everything worked 110% before this.
  39. X

    Would my PC run a GTX1080

    Hello im wondering if my PC would be able to run and maintain a GTX 1080, i currently have a 1070 and considering upgrading, any help would be much appreciated ^^ Specs: PSU : Corsair CX 600 Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X99-A/USB 3.1 (SOCKET 2011) Ram: DDR4 8 GB x2 CPU : Intel Core...
  40. L

    Samsung Says Its 10nm FinFET Process Is On Track For Mass Chip Production

    Samsung said that its 10nm process technology is on track, which means it could be the first to manufacture 10nm chips this year, besting Intel and TSMC. Samsung Says Its 10nm FinFET Process Is On Track For Mass Chip Production : Read more