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    No Signal on Monitors After CPU Upgrade

    Hello! I just replaced my old (FX4100) CPU with an AMD FX 8350 and now my monitors aren't getting any signal when I power the pc on. The GPU is a GTX 660 The mobo is asus m5a97 le r2.0 The psu is 700w Would REALLY appreciate some help!
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    Is this cooling sufficient?

    Hey all, building a PC soon and needing some advice in regards to cooling. These will likely be the specs: CPU: i7-7700 3.6GHz GPU: Gigabyte gtx 1070 8GB G1 RAM: 1x8gb CASE: NZXT - S340 mid tower So, the CPU comes with a stock cooler, my PSU and GPU already have fans, and the S340 case comes...
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    Win 10 Won't boot, Won't Repair

    Just read a thread saying 'Easy Recovery Essentials' isn't essential - we should be able to do it ourselves. Well I was about to buy it. Because my Win10 won't boot. Put the install disk in and try for repair etc. and nothing will work. Seems like maybe the BCD is corrupt. I tried to...
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    Lenovo y50 blue screen VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR nvlddmkm.sys

    My Lenovo y50 pc keeps on having the error VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR nvlddmkm.sys which relates to the nvidia graphics card. I have updated it to the most current driver and games are literally unplayable before my pc blue screens.
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    Ryzen Power Plan not showing up

    I am on windows 10 pro and i have the latest amd drivers (17.7.2) and supposedly the drivers come with the ryzen power plan but i do not see it in my power settings, i only see balanced and power saver. Any one know how i can get it to show up?
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    AM4 retention bracket

    Hey guys, anyone knows where can I buy an AM4 retention bracket (the two plastic bits around the CPU that screw into the backplate). I threw mine away since the included Wraith cooler does not need one, but now I want to change my cooler and as far as it seems all come with a clip that fits onto...
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    Undeletable Windows.old file

    Hello guys. so i have a windows 8.1 64 bit , and 2 months ago i decided to install a win 7 32 bit on my laptop after the installation , i think i'll just stay with my win 8 , and yesterday i discovered that my 10ogb C;/ hard disk is housed by contains a folder called Windows.old , and the size...
  8. Splitdead

    Hard disk not meeting expectations.On 18th percentile.

    i seem to have a personal enemity with all hard disks for everyone of these seem to fail up on me. Check these benchmarks(toshiba one) http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/4140799 i stopped every possible background task and checked task manager it showed 100% disk usage up till 5 minutes then...
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    Scratched PBC Tracer

    Hi, i have this strix 970 with 2 tracer scratches, the copper is exposed but it is unclear how deep it goes due to the tiny size of the board and tracer. the gpu gives no image, i wonder if this could be why and if this can be fixed ? See picture. https://ibb.co/b1fzf5
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    Taskbar - Cannot run as Administrator

    Hello, I encounter a strange problem. After a clean install of Windows 10 I cannot run as administrator any program pinned in the taskbar. Actually the "second" right click gives no option. What causes this problem?
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    My GeForce GT 630 Overheat up to 105 C when playing games on low and screen goes black

    My GeForce GT 630 Overheat up to 105 C when playing games on low then the screen goes black but the sound still there the regular temperature of the gpu when im not doing anything is 45 C i think the problem is from my case or the gpu fan is not working but i've added some oil to speed it up...
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    1440p gaming rig recommendations

    So I need a new rig because I just had hardware failure. My target budget is $1300 US, with a limit of around $1500. I do not need a PSU as I have a brand new, never used EVGA 850watt (it was my PSU that failed on my old rig and I bought that to try to resuscitate it unsuccessfully). I am...
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    Monitor won't turn on

    First of all, i know plenty people have asked this already but i tried most of the answers and nothing seemed to work. ok so when i turn on my pc (z170 pro4s mobo, r9390x gpu, i5 7500, 1 8gb ram, 750w power supply) the screen doesnt turn on. i've connected the monitor to the mobo, and nothing...
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    Dir : contains Windows

    My whole Windows has gotten messed up and so I'm trying to fix an error. Every tutorial tells me to load up the Windows Installation CD and click Repair Your PC then to go to the CMD. It then tells me to type in 'dir a:' and see if Windows is installed there, if not, try every letter (e.g. 'dir...
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    Power button led stopped working on corsair 200r

    I built my pc less than a year and a half ago and I just noticed yesterday that the led on the power button was off when my pc was on. I turned the pc on today and the led on the power button goes on like normal then starts to slowly starts to die out and after a few minutes the led is...
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    Good Full Tower Case

    Hi Folks i am looking to replace my Cooler Master HAF 932 full tower case due to some reasons which i will mention below and i am looking for suggestions for best case which satisfy my following needs: 1. Must be a full tower, not looking for super tower or smaller cases. 2. Must support...
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    S.M.A.R.T. Tripped ?

    "SMART Has NOT Been Tripped" , what does this mean , Is this a problem , if yes what should i do ? https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxQVmENgKNU_bFNVM2FnM09JRGc Thanks
  18. Villari

    CPU Benchmark score lower than expected (I7 7700k)

    Hi guys, After doing multiple benchmarks it seems that my CPU scores are lower than they should be and I'm looking for someone to tell me why this is. Here are the results for the CPU 1) Passmark's Performance Test 9.0 Like you can see it's on the 90th percentile, which only 0.4 owners of the...
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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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    Does the Asus z270 Prime have wireless wifi capability?

    I know I should have done all my research before purchasing this motherboard but it is my first build and I got excited. My Asus z270 prime is paid for and on its way. So my question is does this motherborad already have wireless WiFi capability or do I need to look into additional hardware...
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    asus laptop 0% available plugin charging with light blinking by red or yellow

    asus laptop 0% available plugin charging with light blinking by red or yellow
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    First time Builder

    I am wanting to build a cpu for the first time. Now I would like to get a i5 7600k for the cpu. For the mother boards that i have looked at they all need a update in order for it to work with that cpu. What I am confused about is whether or not i can use my current laptop to download the...
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    Monitor Gets No Signal From Gpu

    I just built a new rig. It has a h110m-e mobo a Intel Core i5 6600 k CPU and as of right now I'm using a GTX 465 because my 1060 is coming in the mail. my PC boots up fine once I use the VGA port on my motherboard using on-board graphics I can go on my PC. I also can boot up bios. But what I...
  24. LaCalia

    Lenovo E350 Windows 7 BSOD On Startup

    Hello everyone, my laptop suddenly BSoD the other day and now it won't start. Stop error 00007e. I did a memory check and it failed almost immediately, but I swapped in brand new RAM and it did the same thing. I'm not sure what to do at this point, if it's be salvageable, I'd like to upgrade to...
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    Win 10 reset stuck on black spinning dot

    So my dad did a reset on his updated windows 10. Had no real trouble with until today with it sort of glitching on having the blue spinning wheel always running. So we decided to do a semi-factory reset that keeps your personal info since its good to get some of that junk ware out and all. So...
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    1000 gaming pc

    Hey do you guys think this is the best gaming computer I can make for around 1000? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7D4JRG
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    AMD Posts Ryzen Community Update; Power Patch Coming

    AMD released a community update that contradicts several theories pertaining to Ryzen's low gaming performance in some titles. AMD Posts Ryzen Community Update; Power Patch Coming : Read more
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    'Ark Park' Features Steep Minimum Hardware Requirements, Pushes Visual Fidelity In VR

    We had the opportunity to take a stroll through "Ark Park" at GDC, and we were impressed by the sheer detail of the dinosaurs and environment in the game. 'Ark Park' Features Steep Minimum Hardware Requirements, Pushes Visual Fidelity In VR : Read more
  29. _TheD0ct0r_

    Thermaltake Core V71 top 200mm fan not spinning.

    This case comes with 3 200mm fans hooked to a fan controller. 2 on the front, and one on the rear-top. However, the one on the rear-top isnt spinning. Anyone know if its a fixable problem? Or is the fan dead? (I hope I just forgot to plug something in) UPDATE: I found the problem. The wire from...
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    RX 480 for future proof?

    im new to building rigs,but since I want to build.i want to it to be good in 4-5 years.i decided to look at sapphire rx 480 8gb nitro oc.But I was scated after I saw temps,will it stay for long?Or I have to go to green side of nVidia GTX 1060 6GB?Or 3gb will be enough same for rx 480 will 4gb be...
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    Want to build own PC, please help me!

    I want to build my own PC, but need some help in deciding the right parts. Here's a list of parts I somewhat researched, and think are good. ‌ Asus GTX 1060 Strix OC i5-7600k ‌EKL Alpenföhn Olymp FSP Fortron/Source Hydro 500W ATX 2.4 (HD500) Eclipse P400S I don't know which motherboard, SSD...
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    Intel vs. Ryzen - Rendering/Gaming

    So basically my birthday is in the March, and as most of you know, Ryzen is dropping March 2nd. I had an i3 rig setup that I wanted to build for my birthday, but after checking out Ryzen prices and benchmarks, I was thinking of postponing my build for Ryzen. I know that Intel processors are...
  33. Crestfallen_12

    Blue Screen Error: CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT on overclock AMD x4 965

    So I overclocked my X4 at 3.9 GHZ. Yesterday it was working fine, but today I realized that my CPU was for some reason at 3.4 ghz again, so I overclocked it again, and now I have this error while playing. Here's a picture of AMD overdrive(I used the motherboard to overclock though, and all...
  34. Deniedstingray

    Is it normal for both screens to go black for about 3 seconds while alt + tabbing?

    Sorry for the long title, but that is the question :D
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    Acer Predator 17 Gaming Laptop Review

    Will the Acer Predator 17 catch its prey? We put this gaming laptop through its paces. Acer Predator 17 Gaming Laptop Review : Read more
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    is there any way I can use dual 6 pins to power a graphics card with a 8pin?

    Recently bought a 1070 and totally forgot to check if my power supply had the right conncetions. I have dual 6 pins but the 1070 needs a 8pin power connection
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    Custom LED lighing with 4 pin connector for MB Header

    Hi everyone, Sorry I'm not sure where to post this so here it goes. I just finished my first build and am very happy with it. I would however like to add a little more style to it with some custom lighting. A lot of resources have been easy to study up on and locate except one... a 3/4 pin...
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    possible bottleneck on 4.6Ghz cpu

    I recently bought Gigabyte Gtx 1050 ti windforce.i gave it a +150 on gpu clock and a +580 on memory clock its fully stable . My cpu is FX 6300 OC at 4.4Ghz fully stable too.First thing i did its to try my system on battlefield 1.the gpu usage was at 100% and cpu at ~90% giving me an average of...
  39. sbuster0922

    98% Ram Usage while idle

    I just completely restored my computer with Windows 10 so I would have a fresh computer for my new graphics card coming today and my new cpu coming tomorrow. Well while the computer is idling, in task manager it shows 98-100% Ram usage. Again the computer is completely fresh. I have 16Gb of...
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    Asus sabertooth 990fx (first model not r2 or r3)

    So I recently transferred my pc from one case to another and now I get no boot. I have checked the connections several times pulled all parts and still nothing. Last year I have had a "fluke" where my system did that for a week but it seemed to be fixed when I pulled the cpu and put it back in...