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    Question Weird sounds plus random crashes

    Hi my system is acting weird and I'm not sure why. I'm getting BSoD with deferent errors (video_scheduler_internal_error, memory_management_error, and the newest system service exception.) I have tried pretty much all I can think of. Deleting and reinstalled all the drivers, even reinstalling...
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    Question Should I buy speakers or a soundbar? How to control volume from tv?

    I am not sure what speakers to get for my TV. I don't know anything about speakers and soundbars. I don't really care about bluetooth or other features. I just want the best sound possible for my money. I have a big living room (around 25 square meters) and a 60 inch tv. Should I get separate...
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    Question Looking for a 4k display under $500 & unsure if HDR is worth it

    I don't really think 144hz is worth it as I tend to think of 60 fps as very smooth and really I would like to have 4k over 1440p at the moment. I tried a 3x 1080p set up for gaming in the past but I didn't really care for it so now I've decided that a single 4k screen is what I want to go with...
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    [SOLVED] Is RX 570 a good upgrade for my build?

    Here's my current setup: i5-2500k ASRock Z68 GTX 560 8GB of RAM I want to play Apex Legends on med-high graphics settings, so will a RX 570 (here's the one I'm considering) work with my 2500 OC? Thanks in advance.
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    [SOLVED] Small form factor case... in a cabinet

    Hi all, I have a PC hooked up to my living room TV which I use with a Xbox 360 controller exclusively (Steam Big Picture mode, no desk or keyboard/mouse). My current case is the Fractal Design Arc Mini R2, which despite the name is colossal in size for a living room PC. I'm looking to downsize...
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    Question Where is this DHCP IP address coming from?

    I have a small network operating in a branch office. There are three desktop computers all using wireless, all connected to the same Sonicwall router that serves DHCP. Two desktop DHCP IPs: 192.168.1.xx 192.168.1.1 (gateway) 192.168.1.1 (dhcp server) Problem desktop using Intel(R) Dual...
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    Question looking for a home theatre 5.1 for my H97-pro gamer

    Hi, I was eyeing this home theatre https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B003U506QU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&psc=1 but I don't know if I can connect it to my motherboard, an H97-pro gamer. Can I do that? If not, what cheap home theatre would you suggest (I'm looking for a 5.1)?
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    Problem with graphic card

    Hello, i have a laptop with i7-3500 processor, Intel HD 4000 and AMD Radeon 7500. The thing is, i install IW4X (the non-official release to play LAN COD Modern Warfare 2) and the AMD Radeon does not recognize it. I also have the Steam versión of this game, and i can play it fine, because the...
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    acer preinstalled apps

    is it safe to uninstall acer care center and acer jumpstart plss help :).
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    [SOLVED] Guest Wifi Solution

    Hi all, I am looking ideas and suggestions to put together an Guest WiFi solution for visitors to my clients site. Currently has a good BT Business Broadband that includes WiFi, this is used by staff. What I want to do is create a separate network - utilizing the current broadband solution...
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    What could cause screen artifacts and error code 43?

    We're talking about the brand new pc here. We returned the vga to the retailer and they had it extensively tested (or so they claimed) and there was apparently no problem. We have removed drivers with ddu and reinstalled but the artifacts show up still and crash the pc. If we can be sure that...
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    Upgrading my pc

    Hey everyone, I'm thinking on upgrading my pc, but to do that i need to buy first the gpu or the cpu (i cant afford both of them at the same time). Observations Country: Argentina Overclocking: No SLI or Crossfire: No Games i usually play: Online: Dota2, rainbow six siege, rust // Story...
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    [SOLVED] Using optane instead of ram - Build a budget pc cheap with high ram + pagefile usage

    Hello, IMPORTANT NOTE - To begin with - ( If anyone doesnt want to read my long thread of questions, then please only give me advice on this) - IF ANYONE KNOWS of a better solution for such usage as mine (heavy browsing with chrome, with pagefile going over 32gb and 45gb +) (- even when...
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    [SOLVED] hardware issue mobo?

    changed to new case lian li air. switched everything over, it will run for 5 seconds and turn itself off. if i take the psu cable out for a while then put it back in it will boot up and i can get into windows and everythings fine. i assumed it was the psu or mobo. ive tried a different psu the...
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    [SOLVED] Disk usage 100%

    My computer was working fine until one day I was playing Assassins Creed Odyssey at a long stretch.After playing about 3 hours straight,suddenly the fps dropped miserably.I thought its just the computer overheating and shut it down.Next when i turned it on a few hours later,it took a long time...
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    Laptop Not Turning On

    Hi. I have a Lenovo Thinkpad SL140, and it will not turn on. When I connected the charger to the laptop, the battery indicator would flash green a single time, turn off, then turn solid green. The laptop would not turn on even with the charger plugged in. No other lights, drive noise, fans...
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    Unable to run 3D software due to green pixels on screen then crashing??

    Hello, My laptop is an ASUS ROG GL502VT with a GTX 970M Graphics Card running on Windows 10 version 1809 and I've hit a road lock. My laptop gets green pixels and crashes any graphically intense 3D software that I use. I use programs such as Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush and Substance Painter...
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    Need a light, sleek, high performance Laptop. SSD+HDD or Optane (not a fan of gaming laptops)

    Hey! I'm a Civil engineer and have a need to run at least 2 different designing software simultaneously, as in AutoCAD, Revit, StaadPRO, Primavera, Photoshop. I currently have an 8GB ram with 2Gb graphics and im suffering lags from time to time. The boot time is too long and programs take too...
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    [SOLVED] Replacement video suggestion needed for 2500k

    My build was running a GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3P board with a 2500k and the gtx 570 is on its way out. Is there anything outright now that I can run with this older setup? Thank you in advance!
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    [SOLVED] Rx 480 reference fan won't spin faster and card won't throttle itself under load

    Recently I bought a second hand Sapphire reference rx 480 8gb and I'm quite happy with my purchase in spite of the following weird problem: with fan control set to Automatic in Wattman when the GPU is under full load its fan won't spin faster than ~40% even while the it is frying at 90 degrees...
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    [SOLVED] My PC crashes while playing games

    My Specs: Processor : AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core Processor GPU : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Motherboard : Gigabyte (970A-D3P) Disk Drive : Seagate (ST1000DM003 + ST4000DM004) RAM : 2x4GB Kingston ValueSelect 99P5471-013.A00LF @ 1338MHz (9-9-9-24) PSU : Seasonic M12II 750W EVO Edition and this video of...
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    Steam not showing I'm in-game while playing Dead Island

    This is the only game that steam isn't showing that I'm playing it. I can't join friends lobbies because of that, any idea? "Unable to join the game/ The game is no longer available", I assume that this is a Steam problem, I tried many things related to internet problems.
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    [SOLVED] Problem with 144hz monitor

    Hello! The text on my BenQ xl2420z is blurry, and the refresh rate stays below 144hz. Sometimes the display only shows in 1280 x 720 - 60hz or 1024 x 768 - 120hz. If I Restart my pc Change different settings Reinstall drivers Replug the displayport cable it sometimes goes back to normal...
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    Case fan not spining

    Hello, I have a interesting problum. I bought new fans for my pc, and took the fan that was behind my radiator and gave it to my Boyfriend. The fan worked in my PC, and was only plugged into the power supply, how ever when we put the fan behind his radiator(replacing the fan that was there as...
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    [SOLVED] SSD maybe corrupted/broken - wondering if it can be salvaged

    Hi all, I had an old Dell Precision T7500 workstation from 2012 (Windows 10) that I had been planning to ditch for a new custom built PC. But recently (last week), I started having various issues completely out of the blue (unable to open apps, corrupted files, unable to open anything from...
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    Bad Sector Repair

    Hey guys, per the title I need some help repairing bad sectors on one of my drives. The drive in question is a 3TB HD, my problem is I wiped in Disk part prior to the issues starting, so I went back into Windows, went to administrative tools>storage> Disk Management as I usually do, selected the...
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    New mobo help

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QGvFnH I have this mobo in my build and its fine but i want to get a mobo with built in wifi that is still micro atx because i will not be able to use ethernet any suggestions?
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    RYZEN 32200G overclock soc voltage

    I have asrock b450m pro4 with ryzen 32200g. I overclock my ryzen 32200g to 1500mhz with 1.3 gfx voltage. I do not touch soc voltage. Do i need to push the soc voltage or no. Also i can't find the soc voltage in my motherboard.
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    Ryzen 3 2200g vega 8

    So ryzen 3 2200g already have gpu inside but im wont use it cuz im have rx580 . I just wan to know if i dont use it does it still work silence and give more heat to cpu ?? Help me plz sir( sorry my potato english )
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    Third screen is black but detected

    Hi there, I have three monitors on my new PC, which worked for a day. Now the third monitor, is completely black but it is detected in every software i have. They're set up like this Monitor Left DVI to MOBO Monitor Mid DP to GPU Monitor right HDMI to GPU However, the right monitor which is...
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    laptop screen immediately turns blank when no key pressed

    HI all, I have acer laptop. i put my laptop in sleep mode and forgot to turn it off for last 1 month. yesturday when i turned on it, the screen immediately turn off when no key pressing or no mouse movement. when i press any key, it turned on again. Please help me to resolve this issue...
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    RAM compatibility and concerns HELP!

    hey guys, just built a new pc and i noticed my ram kit isnt actually listed for my board. here are my specs MOBO: asus maximus XI hero RAM: 2x8GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW16GX4M2C3200C14 i have them both running but my main concern is damage to the system? what do you guys think about...
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    Question can i connect enso rgb controller to my botherboard?

    so i've run into a problem with controller, or with the case rgb. The back chassis fan is connected to the controller on the back side of the case and front case leds aswell(although it has asus aura cable, 3pin) but can the controller be connected to the motherboard(b360-f gaming)?
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    [SOLVED] Help with many 5vRGB devices on single 5vRGB port

    Hi friends, I am likely overthinking, but I could use some advice regarding my build. I have a V1 Tech RGB GPU Backplate, V1 Tech RGB GPU Support and want to use as many as 7 phanteks halo digital lux RGB fan covers. My motherboard, an ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme only has one 5vRGB port and I...
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    [SOLVED] PCI 3 Graphicsin PCI 2 SLOTS for 3d Workstation?

    My main PC is an X58/i7-970 based system which I use for Photoshop but also a certain amount of 3ds Max. I'd like to improve the 3d performance (both viewport and rendering) but the RAM is maxed out at 24gb and there isn't much more to be had from the CPU even if I could track down a 980 or...
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    How can i easily erase my hdd and be able to re use it

    Hey my problem is i want to completely eraase my hdd from windows 10 and everything i just have one 1tb hdd and i want to reuse it in my new pc but as if its completely new again whats the easiest and quickest way to do this ? thanks
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    [SOLVED] Looking for a Speedfan alternative

    Hi all. I loved how Speedfan was able to control ALL of my fans, even the ones on my GPU and AIO. But sadly it is no longer supported by its devs and has become obsolete. I am currently using my BIOS' fan controller for my case fans, Corsair's ICUE for my Corsair AIO, and EVGA's Precision XOC...
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    Best Long Term Processor Purchase?

    After purchasing a 144Hz Monitor I've realized my Processor cannot keep up with the demanding refresh rate of my Monitor and I'm looking to get it replaced and would like some suggestions. I live in Israel so local retail prices are rather inflated compared to the US/EU. This is the Store I...