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Forum discussion tagged with 950.
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    Question Any CPUs for Windows 11 on P6X58D-E motherboard?

    For 14 years I've been running an Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.07GHz (LGA1366) on an ASUS P6X58D-E motherboard. It's not overclocked, just XMP Profile, QPI/DRAM Core Voltage = 1.4v amd DRAM Bus Voltage = 1.65v for the 12gb ram to operate at 1600Mhz - the Noctua NH-D9L fan keeps things cool. I...
  2. Aryanj2860

    [SOLVED] White lines across the monitor with GTX980

    Hi guys! I built my PC about 4.5 years ago. The following are my spec for reference: Asus Gtx980 I7 6700k 8gb ram All of a sudden the output from my GPU to my monitor has been really odd. There are white lines across the monitor like so: View: https://imgur.com/8FzMsZv I removed my 980 and...
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    Question GPU Problems?

    I got Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 as external GPU and i also have intel graphics 3000 as internal, when i was a child i like to play Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (2001) so i like to play it again as nostalgia, when im playin the game, the game itself is blinking on my monitor its like epilepsy but i keep...
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    Question New GTX 1050ti performing worse than old GTX 950

    Hello, I just installed my new GTX 1050ti OC Edition in place of my old GTX 950 and a new HDD and SSD alongside a clean install of windows. Everything was running great and, this being my first time using an SSD, I instantly noticed how snappy everything was. I installed some of the games that...
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    Cpu power 8+4 pins.

    Hello team! So, i have an Aorus pro Gigabyte mobo with 9600k. I have connected the 8pin power from the psu to the mobo, but i can't make anything more than 4,8 ghz, or i get blue screen and game crash. My psu is EVGA 650 GQ, and has two cpu slots. CPU 1 and CPU2. Currently I'm using the cpu1...
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    Are my ram slots broken?

    I have a ASRock AB350M-HDV MoBo and I just tried to install new ram into the slots. The ram sticks are all the way in but my PC will not turn on. I’ve tried 1 8 GB stick in both slots, and I’ve tried 2 8 GB sticks in both slots. I know the problem isn’t the sticks because they work perfectly...
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    Do i have to update my nvidia driver even thou i don't play new games?

    I'm playing games like battlefield 1,cs go, oblivion And not really interested in new games And i don't find the difference after updates... But is it necessary??
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    Can't update drivers

    Just got a new SSD and I put a clean copy of the latest Windows 10 64 bit build and wiped my HDD. The problem is I cant install any new Nvidia drivers. I can only install 368.81 which is about 6 months outdated. Whenever I try and install any newer ones it says it worked but when I go into...
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    AMD FX-8350 8C 4.0 GHz Black Edition 8MB high idle temp with asrock extreme 4 MB

    I have the above mentioned CPU and motherboard. My PC case has two fans on top, one on the side, one in the rear and two in the front along with Be quiet! Pure Rock tower cooler. All of which are directed to optimise airflow. I applied the thermal paste correctly as well. The cooling tower...
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    Are these parts good enough for the games I play?

    The games I mostly play, and want to run in good shape are Fortnite, Overwatch and CSGO, etc. Will this computer be good enough to run it? ZOTAC Gtx 760 2GB Asus - M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard AMD - FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (Max stable overclock is about 4.5GHz) ADATA XPG V1.0 8GB...
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    is this psu compatible with my pc?

    So, I bought this PC a while back (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-MC605-Intel%C2%AE-GeForce/dp/B00GKAPAW2) and i've been wanting to upgrade the GPU, but to do so i need a new PSU. I was thinking about buying a 300W Coolermaster PSU...
  12. T

    Building a PC for my lil brother

    Hi there! I am building a bang for buck PC for my little brother. Just wanted to ask your opinion, is this OK? Mostly for gaming, like PUBG, Rust, Arma III maybe, CS:GO etc AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz 8MB BOX YD130XBBAEBOX 124,11 eur Asus PRIME A320M-K 59,14 eur Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB...
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    New RAM won't work for my computer?

    Hey everyone I recently bought some new ram for my computer, but it won't start up when I put them in. I am using a P8P67 Pro as a motherboard, and I already have 2x4 Corsair 1333 mhz RAM inserted to the A2/B2 slots. When I tried to put new ram (I have tried 2 different kinds now) in the...
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    Connecting multiple inputs to one output

    I want to have multiple inputs feeding into one output. would this mixer work? The outputs in question are Xbox, ps4, PC and my phone. all of which are regular 3.5mm jacks. Behringer MX400 Micromix Low Noise 4 Channel Mono Line Mixer...
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    Wait or buy?

    Hello. It's late 2017, almost 2018 and a week ago I tried Oculus Rift for the first time. I really want to buy myself one but I have seen HTC Vive on internet and it sad it's a bit better for room scale are there any more big differences between HTC Vive and Oculus Rift? I don't have a lot of...
  16. Saugetsu

    PSU quality question

    Hello, I have a question that I can not get rid of, it's about psu, for example, for a build with gtx 1060 6gb, intel core i5 8400, 16gb ram, wd 1tb hdd, there are people who say that the evga 500w 80 plus bronze not suits me, but for others they tell me that it's okay, that with that I even...
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    GTX 1080 underperforming?

    So this past weekend I picked up an EVGA GTX 1080 FTW2 to replace my RX 480 4GB. I only game at 1080p and from what I've read, this is complete overkill but since I was planning on grabbing a 1440p monitor in the near future, I went ahead and purchased the card anyway. My current setup looks...
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    Looking for custom laptop.

    Hello everyone. I am a part-time video editor who is starting to do more and more editing with several different Adobe programs. I have a PC I built for myself that has more than enough under the hood to handle everything I do, but as far as laptop not so much. I know most editors SWEAR by...
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    How did you learn about Pc's, components, fixing them etc?

    This is more of a general question and seeing peoples experience of being able to fix PC's. I couldnt really find a 'general' discussion thread so if it needs to moved to a more appropriate area then feel free :) How did you learn about PC's, fixing them, removing/installing the components...
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    thermal paste from cpu cooler

    I just bought the corsair h115i cooler and it came with thermal paste already applied to it. is this paste good enough for me ? or do i have to clean it up and use any other good thermal paste? I feel silly to buy a new thermal paste as i may only use it once and leave it for years. But then if...
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    Suggestions needed for purchasing ps4

    I dont own any console as of now but have been thinking about buying one. My priority is ps4 since it already has many awesome ps4 exclusive titles and more will be coming out in near future. So will it be a wise choice to buy a ps4 slim after 3yrs of its realease or wait for ps5? Need...
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    Flickering on 100hz, 120hz & 144hz - ONLY IN GAMES (dual monitors)

    Here's the thing: I have two monitors: the gaming one is an AOC G2460PF with 144hz and freesync compatibility; and the second, BenQ RL2240HE, only for desktop extension. My GPU is an AMD Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X with updated drivers. Both monitors also have updated drivers (says WIN 10). I also...
  23. K

    How safe and reliable are generic/non-brand motherboards?

    Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40 GHz Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Memory: Transcend 2GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz OS: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 32 bit Dear friends, More than 3 years back my pc had a intel core i3 first generation processor in intel motherboard. Both the processor and motherboard...
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    Finding a good GPU pair with Q9400 (for OW and so on gaming)

    So thanks for all of you who actually going to answer and help me! <3 I have a core 2 Q9400 team-up with 4GB DDR3 because my main is somehow can do that (and even overclock) +A 1TB WD BLUE +PSU Corsair 450VS (i live in asian) +Nvidia GeForce 9600 512 (pretty much old) And i have stock...
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    What is a good case?

    I am going to upgrade my case. What is a good case that supports ATX as well as micro ATX? EDIT: My budget is around $150 max but I would like to see something around 100-110?
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    Need Help with a Seemingly Faulty Graphic Card

    The problem have been here for quite a long time, but I just decided not to stand it anymore. My pc is a Acer Aspire E1-772G, with a internal Nvdia 820M. However, whenever I use the NVDIA, everything on the screen seems crushed with tiny lines all over the screen. When I use Intel HD graphic...
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    Does my mothebroard support hyperthreading?

    My mobo is Asus p8h61-m-le and cpu is i3 3220.
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    How to reflash B350 TOMAHAWK without Ryzen R7?

    My MSI B350 TOMAHAWK doesn't work with Ryzen R5 1600. I found on the Internet a similar problem and its solution was to reflash bios. How can I do it? I know that there are bios programmers, but I have never used them. What bios programmer should I use and how to reflash my motherbord?
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    Block or limit banwith of a user

    Hi I was wondering if I could block or limit the use of a user's access to the internet. The user I am trying to limit is constantly on Skype and is hardwired into our modem/router(actiontec Q1000) the main consern is upstream moreso than downstream as i only have 5Mbps up. Another alternative...
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    Should I get a 144hz or 60hz Monitor? (1080p)

    Here is the specs https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QxG9LD, also what psu would you recommend. Should I go for a 144 hz or am I better off getting a 60hz monitor
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    Graphics Card Not Performing

    So I've had a ROG Strix GTX 1070 for a few months now and I've been having problems. So basically in almost every game I play I get low GPU usage and low fps on games I shouldn't. The oly games I can think of that utilize everything properly is The Division and Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor. My...
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    Bottleneck | Ryzen 1600x + GTX 1080? | SUGGESTIONS

    Will the 1080 get bottlenecked by the Ryzen? I am going to play at 1080p 144hz. I want the CPU to push as many frames as possible to the GPU. Or is a i5 7600k or even a 7700k better if I want to play mainly games? I want my build to last as long as possible on 1080p Thanks :)
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    Help on my upgrade

    Intel I3 540 3.07Ghz Intel DH55PJ AAE93812-302 4GB RAM NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GTS DDR3 Im planning to buy a new graphics card, currently im thinking of buying GT730, coz one of my friends said it would be a cheap and nice upgrade since I have low budget and it fits well with my first gen...
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    Computer Artifacting Recently And Crashing My Computer In Some Games

    So currently when I'm in Dota 2 or Rocket League after being in a match for maybe 2-10 minutes my whole screen flashes and then my screen goes black and I can't hear anything and my whole computer is unresponsive. My computer is still on and running though. Forcing me to restart. This seems to...
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    No Display Output

    1st build PC. I have installed an Asus h110m-a/m.2 motherboard, intel g4400, 600w psu(which i am replacing with 450w 80+), have a 1 TB HDD, and a DVDRW, everything is all set up and lights come on and everything powers up. no boot up sounds from things, onboard speaker makes no beeps. but...
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    What is safe temps for a 7700K

    I've recently installed my 7700K and noticed that when I'm playing games it stays in the high 70s with peaks over 80 every minute or so. It also has idle temps of about 40-55 My old processor ran at much lower temps so that's why I am wondering if this one is getting to hot. I'm running the...
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    Coax to HDMI?

    Hello I was wondering if there is a cable or device to turn a normal coax connection into a hdmi. Im trying to hook my cable box through my Xbox one. Thanks.
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    budget Ryzen cpus

    https://www.game-debate.com/news/22279/complete-list-of-amd-ryzen-cpus-and-first-ryzen-prices-revealed Based of these leaks what cpu would compare with i5 6600k ? in terms of performance What cpu should I get if my budget is around 400 for a build not including the gpu ? And when i do get a...
  39. mojimax

    Need help to choose a router

    Need help to choose a adsl modem/router *** hi guys , im going to buy a new router since my old one died (currently using an old fossilized TD 8811) im going to buy one of these : TP-LINK TD-W8961N 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ or D-Link DSL-2740U Wireless N300 ADSL2+ or Linksys E1700 Wireless...
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    SSD Installation Help

    Hello , I am currently using an HP 15r-264TU . I plan on replacing the Hard disk with a new SSD and using the Hard disk as an external storage device. I'm confused with the SSD choice. Is there a specific model or size I should be looking for a laptop ? Or are all SSDs the same ? It's a...