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  1. S

    Are these the scores I should be getting with SLI 970s?

    Link: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/8444467? Are these above or below the kind of scores that I should be getting with my specs? CPU: FX 9580 GPU: 2x GTX 970 in SLI Thanks, - Sam
  2. S

    Best Graphics Card under 8000

    Can anyone please suggest me good graphics cards under 8000 INR..??
  3. wal3edmahmood

    shall i switch on XMP ?

    Hello, My XMP on the bios is not enabled and i was wondering by switching it on will it give me a performance boost ? my cpu and rest isnt overclocked at all. everything is on stock . by enabling XMP ( profile 1 ) will it harm my ram & cpu ? confused here:( Cpu- intel i5 4590 ram - 2x4gb ddr3...
  4. N

    ASUS M5A99FX upgrade = crashing

    I am getting random system crashes after days of system stability since my upgrade. I installed a new motherboard and processor. At first it was only crashing under heavy load, gaming & streaming. (edit - deleted) EDIT: I enabled DOCP (previously dram freq options were abstract, not normal) and...
  5. D

    FInallizing PC build

    I have about everything I need, originally I was going to go with the i3 but I upgraded to the i5. I just wanted to check if everything is still compatible. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Fgd23
  6. Z

    i7 5960x vs streaming pc

    okay im not looking in to upgrading anytime soon,but im just curious of what would be better building a extra pc for streaming/video editing or just buying the powerful i7 5960x, and if i do end up buying a i7 5960x how much will you be able to overclock with a cooler master hyper 212 evo cpu...
  7. DarkAssassin007

    Is my PC a High end or Mid range?

    Hey guys, This is the PC I'm gonna buy. So I need to know is this PC is a High end one or anything else. 1. Intel Core i7 5820K 3.4GHz Hexa Core 2. Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980 4GB 3. 8GB RAM 4. GIGABYTE GA-G1.Sniper Z97 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 Motherboard 5. SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB SATA III (SSD) +...
  8. R

    Problems With PC

    I have been having problems with my PC for a few weeks. The problem seems to be my hard drive, but when I replaced it I still have the same problem. All the programs I open start to say not responding and then my computer ends up crashing. This has now happened on two hard drives. Any Help?
  9. CthulhluRules

    CPU Cooler warning: stays cool while CPU gets hot

    I've just upgraded my PC with an SSD drive and a new cooler Scythe Ashura. I run a Phenom II X6 1090T black edition processor with 480 GTX GPU in a NZXT Guardian Midi Tower on a Gigabyte 970-UD3 mainboard. I replaced my last 770-UD3 after it became unstable because of heat damage caused by...
  10. P

    Are Cougar Fans Good?

    So I'm thinking of buying the new NZXT Noctis 450 case and I was thinking of getting some Cougar Dual X fans. Maybe 3 120mm for intake, and 3 140mm for exhaust. Do you guys think these fans will do a good job?
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    What PSU Is required.

    Hello, I currently have a Corsair 750w PSU for my current setup ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Intel I7 3770k AMD Radeon 6950 16GB CORSAIR Vengeance RAM 1TB HDD ARCTIC Freezer Xtreme Rev. 2 I am wanting to replace the 6950 with crossfired R9 280x TRI OC Graphics card, and also a Hyper X SSD, what PSU...
  12. T

    A8-6500 Overclock to 4.1 GHz+?

    I have the A8-6500 and a Geforce GTX 960 ACX 2.0+. My issue is I'm receiving terrible bottleneck on CPU intensive games. I can run GTA V on Very High/Ultra settings at about 40-70 FPS with the occasional spike down to 30-35 range. When I'm running the game though I'm using about 50-60 % of my...
  13. xXPratherXx

    I need help with this overclock!!!

    Okay so I just got a new XFX R9 280X!! I have it overclocked from 1000mhz to 1150mhzcore and memory is from 1500mhz to 1650mhz. I did not mess with the voltage. Now i didn't realize till today that by overclocking i am still increasing my volts and electricity flow through the card because i...
  14. Kilo7-

    Ok. I need W7 for my new PC tonight. Where can I buy just the key? I dont want to wait for a disc to be mailed.

    I already have a Windows 7 install disc, but since I'll be using a new PC I need a new key since my current W7 is OEM. I am installing W7 on my new pc via a usb flash drive. How can I get just the key? I've found ways of buying Windows 7 to download right instantly to download, but I dont want...
  15. M

    Ping spikes 1000~

    I have a good internet plan, but starting 2 months ago my ping spikes to 1000~ish in any game, and when not gaming. When i ping to google.com it spikes, but when i run a tracert nothing. im wired to my router
  16. JeckeL

    Free remote access/support software?

    Trying to give detailed instructions over the phone to family/clients/etc isn't very fun or effective, so I'm looking for some sort of free remote access/support software. I've looked around a little and it seems most of these apps are trial versions with a pricey full version. At my day job we...
  17. S

    will this mobo work ?

    http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-h81m-s1-motherboard/p/itmdpyhgftcpughs?pid=MBDDPYHGFTCPUGHS&srno=b_3&ref=a0f026b3-84c6-44cd-8328-6e89433c2430 Is this mobo sufficient for i5 4440 Will there be any throttling Can I fit a wifi card and a sound card or atleast one?
  18. Cynortas

    Motherboard for a i5 build

    I am planning to build a new gaming computer, and I need to find a good/reliable motherboard for it's purpose. I play games like Arma 2, Arma 3 which need mid-high computers to run 30fps or above. Can anyone suggest me a good motherboard for a i5 4690k with 16GB of RAM, GTX 970, and the main...
  19. A

    Will an AMD FM1 Cooler work with an FM2 Processor?

    I'm think of buying an AMD Athlon X2 for Socket FM2, and I have found a potential cooler for it. It says it will work with FM1 though, and it doesn't mention FM2. This cooler is a much cheaper cooler for the proccesor and it would save me quite a bit of money if I could use this fan. CPU - HERE...
  20. A

    Upgrading the cpu, do I have to change the motherboard?

    Can I change the cpu with another one that use the same socket and chipset without changing the motherboard? Is that preferable or is it better to change the motherbord as well? Thanx :)
  21. S

    ASUS Z97 Q-Connectors

    http://www.pcper.com/image/view/25171?return=node%2F57334 ASUS Has Started Shipping Their Motherboard's With These Q Connector Things, I Know The One On The Right Is Used For Power/Reset/LED But I Cant Figure Out What The Small One The Left Is Used For. Will I Need It Accidentally Posted In...
  22. Will91w

    A little lost

    Hi, I have just built my first build and I am facing a problem where the monitor won't recognize the PC. First here are my specs: Mobo: gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ram : 4gb ddr3 GPU: Nvidia Geforce 210 Processor: Amd FX 8320E PSU: Cit Atx 700W The problem I have is that the all the fans and...
  23. J

    I'd like to u/g Win7 pro pc 32bit to 64 bit ; on a new SSD, Mobo & CPU. What's the best sequence ? Thanks

    Multiple component & upgrade to 64 bit from 32 bit
  24. K

    WIll this build be good for bf4 and other fps and racing games?

    This build is perfect on my budget and i want to ask you guys how well it works and if i should make any tweaks on it. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RYvBWZ
  25. xxxlun4icexxx

    Please recommend best 140mm and 120mm fans along with advice

    Hey all, So here it is in short, I'm running 3 GTX 980s SLI and the top card is taking the heat hard. Not too ridiculous, but enough to the point where if you let all 3 get to 100% usage that top card gets to 85 eventually. Anyways, I figured before I invest in water, I'd like to try and give...
  26. U

    Upgrade from 660 to 960?

    I built a new system a few months ago i7 4790k, 8gb ram etc etc but i kept the old 660 that I had Is it worth upgrading to the 960? im having to turn down the settings to medium on most games I dont have an extra 150 to spend on the 970, thoughts?
  27. J

    New Built PC Windows 8.1 No connections available

    Hey, I just freshly built a gaming PC. I got everything running an installed windows 8.1 and when I try to connect to the internet it says 'no connections available'. I have an Ethernet cable plugged into my Uverse Motorola NVG589 adapter into the back of my computer. I tried to troubleshoot and...
  28. E

    store no app

    i have a link on my computer to bring up imvu. I tried to open imvu but store came up and said "cant find app in store". I am confused. apologise fot the badly written issue, it should read :- I open my imvu account. I then select "chat rooms". a selection of chat rooms appear on the menu and I...
  29. G

    Advice on Fan Splitters

    So I'm getting ready to delve into a new build for my GFs father and he wants lots of fans stuff into his case. I have been reading about PWM fans and splitters and all that but I have not really been able to find anything about quality. Are there brands that are better at making splitters? Are...
  30. S

    gigabyte g1 sniper z87 problem

    System specs: intel i5 4690k asus gtx 970 gigabyte g1 sniper z87 3tb seagate baracuda 256gb samsung 840 evo Chieftec cft650w power supply Nzxt phantom big tower case I just got a brand new motherboard and i really cant play any game with my speakers through the motherboard audio,there is...
  31. A

    Best way to cool this system?

    Hello everyone. I am wondering how you would go about keeping this system nice and cool. This includes the case fans and the CPU cooler. I am going to try to keep the cooling under $120. Here is the set up. GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0...
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    Google Outs Critical Windows Vulnerability Microsoft Wouldn’t Fix

    Google's Project Zero team publicly revealed a critical Windows bug that Microsoft has yet to fix, 90 days after the private disclosure. Google Outs Critical Windows Vulnerability Microsoft Wouldn’t Fix : Read more
  33. C

    Cheap Gaming Motherboard

    Hey guys, Please tell me some reliable gaming mother boards under $75,I prefer to go with corei3 processor and AMD r9 280 VGA.
  34. N

    Best usb wifi adapter for gaming

    http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=200_328&vk_sort=4 What is the best usb wifi adapter under 60 bucks in this
  35. E

    some of the answers on here wont work

    pretty much the questions are saying Can turn on laptop but it wont let you type in password or it says type in password first used... Then there comes the answer go to this site. how the hell are you meant to do that if u cant get past the start up??? Im trying to get onto another laptop but...
  36. G

    How would I use an old hard drive in a new PC?

    Would I have to completely wipe the hard drive and re-install windows? (If so could I use key-finder to find the activation key to re-install) Or can I just plug it in? Please Help
  37. P

    Battlefield 4 low fps R9 290x

    Hi i have problems with Battelfield 4 only 20-24 fps my computer: i7 5820K @ 3.30GHz ram 16gb ddr4 R9 290x installed on a 250gb SSD I bought these parts before 2 months and had no problems so far.. all games i played on ultra Paul
  38. R

    Should i keep MSI Z97 G45 gaming or get ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X

    so i ended up picking new processor and mobo yesterday since they were on sale..bought 4790k along with MSI Z97 G45 gaming board..my question is should i keep the msi or get the asrock ..i can still return the msi and get the asrock ..they changed the price of the Asrock today and if i get it...
  39. uwgibson

    crossfire 2 280's or ?

    hello.. I'm looking to upgrade graphics... should I get 2 PowerColor TurboDuo AXR9 280 3GBD5-T2DHE/OC Radeon R9 280 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 at $169 each or high end card?... mobo is z87x with cpu 4670k OC to 4.6ghz. current graphics is gtx560.. I run 2 displays but would want to run two displays plus...