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    Gtx 950 more fps than 7950!?

    System specs Athlon x3 425 Biostar 760 am3+ microatx 8gb ram 600w thermaltake tough power 7950/gtx 950 Hey guys for some weird reason my 7950 lags out dota 2and gets lower fps than the gtx950. Thats the only game ive tried with the two cards. Even with no gpu the game runs smoother without...
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    Which component died?

    Hello there! Today my mothers PC (that I built) wouldn't start up. Well, it would start up, but would turn on and off all the time, and it wouldn't get any image on the monitor. When I press the power button everything works: the HDD makes sound, all the fans start spinning, the light on the...
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    Motherboard + Graphics Card + Compatibility.

    Wondering if my XFX Motherboard would be compatible with a Gforce 750 Ti Graphics card. (trying to replace my current Nvidia 220 Card) Wanting to play Star Citizen and Second Life.
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    If laptop has both Mini DisplayPort & HDMI, can I connect TWO external monitors at same time?

    Hi, I am planning on buying this laptop: http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/N551VW-FW238T-ASUS-N551VW-FW238T_1829315.html In the description, it says it has both an HDMI port and a Mini DisplayPort. Does this mean I could connect two external monitors to this laptop without needing any other...
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    £550+ Full Build

    So, I'm currently in need for a completely new computer as for why well I'm off to university soon and I figured a new start also needs a new computer :D So following the thread on the post regarding build advice... Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 1-2 weeks Budget Range: £600 total System...
  6. Awesomest Mario

    My Games are Starting to Lag.

    Hello everyone. So i've had my pc since 11/11/15. I noticed my games are starting to lag as I use the thing. Like on CoD4, I would get 125 straight FPS, but now it jumps below that. This also happened on Minecraft. Any help would be nice, Thanks!
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    Should I upgrade?

    So Im planning on getting a nvidia gtx 970 graphics card, which is an upgrade from my current graphics card (gtx 660) my power supply is 500w, my processor is Amd 6350 FX and my motherboard is a ga-78lmt-usb3 Is there any other components that I should consider upgrading?
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    Why do gaming motherboards have A/V ports?

    I've noticed that high end gaming motherboards have A/V ports on them, just like regular motherboards. I always assumed that these ports were for integrated graphics output only, and would be rendered useless as soon as the user puts in a dedicated GPU and uses the outputs on the card instead...
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    urgent need help!!

    i just had a power surge at my home and once it came back on i booted my pc and now its making a humming noise.... what should i do and how alarmed should i be because im freaking out right now, i opend the case and i think its cumming from my hard drive..............and its stopped i think...
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    Help with pc parts!!

    Im building a new pc and want to know which components are better for minecraft ultra settings with no lag on servers. Its between the i5 4460 + r9 290 4GB Twin frozr OR i5 4690k + gtx 960 2GB? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!
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    Start menu not searching

    It was fine 2/3 hours ago. I'm trying to go to the Windows Update and Control Panel windows but it's not working, it doesn't search anything. I can type but no results come up.
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    Frames Per Seconds

    How much FPS can I have with this build? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zLZYK8
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    Long Distance Wifi Detector

    Hi, there is a local school about 6.6 kilometers from my home. there are some trees and obstacles in the way. is there any device that could go that distace to pick up the wifi that is given from the school? as cheap as possible? if you need any other information , please ask. thanks
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    Looking for a new Nvidia Grahpics Card upgrade

    Which Graphic card should i buy? I hav a budget upto USD $450 ,INR 28~29k What are the performance improvements for a 900 series over a 700 series? Kindly suggest me cards which will b future proof and directx 12 support. 4k support.. I need my games to work at proper 60 fps ,High graphic...
  15. Daniel Youssef

    what about gtx 960?

    Well I'm having gtx 750 ti 2gb , and its running well and getting great for games but I was wondering about gtx 960 , its bit higher than 750's price not much tho. But I wanted to ask some of the questions in mind, Is gtx 960 better than 750 ti? is 960 going to last for some time "games like...
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    Do I need heatsink for fx-8320? No plans on overclocking

    Hi I'm planning on building a gaming Pc I was wondering if this build won't need a heatsink Also I wont overclock :) PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/yzXdP6 Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/yzXdP6/by_merchant/ CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core...
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    New PC #Need Advices / Suggestions

    Hello, i'm new here, i would like to ask you some questions! My "Future" Build: - I5 4590 - GTX 970 4G G1 GAMING GIGABYTE - Z97-X-SLI GIGABYTE - EVGA 750W B2 - THERMALTAKE v71 - 2x4GB RAM Kingston Blue Fury - WD 1TB BLUE My goal is play games like BF4, CSGO, The Wicther, GTA V, and upcoming...
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    Is this build compatible?

    Hi,i'm ordering this build soon and i would like to know if all the parts are comaptible with each other,also i would like to know the fps i would get on games running them at 1280x1024 at high/ultra settings. CASE : Thermaltake Versa H21 CPU : Intel i5 4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core GPU : Asus R9 280X...
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    Need the perfect case size

    Hello there, i have very little space in my room for my computer case and I have been searching a lot for the perfect size but no luck. All i'm asking is that if you can find a really good case 16-18 inches deep. The width and length is nothing to worry about. So yeah, 16-18 inch deep case which...
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    amd fx 8350 + r9 280

    Will this 630w be good to run these?http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817182200 I've seen others here with the same setup, but many of the answers are different. Some say 600 is enough, while some say you would need 700+. Any idea? No over clocking...
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    New computer not booting

    I built the computer using a tutorial but when i turn it on the fans and cpu cooler nd motherboard lights go on but nothing happens no POST or BIOS happen. what could be broken. I have evga geforce gtx asus hero vi intel i5 4690k what could be broken? I know its not video card i tried using...
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    pc water cooling

    I recently build a pc, but the airflow is so bad, it runs cooler with the side panel off... So I want to buy a water cooler for my CPU. (FX6300 AM3+ socket) I was thinking about the i55 from corsair but will it fit in my case? (SPEC-01 from Corsair) Thanks and sorry for my bad English.
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    Questions about Coil Whine

    Hi guys, I currently am experiencing to what I believe is "Coil Whine." Now, the weird thing is is that I see people on YouTube and on here posting videos on it but all of what they are doing is in-game whereas mine is not. The whine will continue in games, but it will sound the same as it is in...
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    No video after power went down

    Hi, Ive been getting this problem since i first bought my pc and ever wondered how to fix it for good. When the power goes down in my house or I unplug the pc from the power outlet it stops showing any video when I try to turn it on again (after pluggin it back in or fixing the electricity...
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    7870 vs newer GPU vs 280x?

    My ATI 7870 just died and I ran into a perticular problem. I painted my GPU shroud, so it voided the warranty EXCEPT if I buy another 7870 to switch out the painted shroud for the original. (XFX Representive told me). So... I have the option to buy another 7870 for $150 on like eBay or whatever...
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    Solidworks Pc Build Advice

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum(from San Jose, CA) and would like some advice on building a pc for heavy duty solidworks usage. For roughly around $1500, would go a little higher if needed, not including monitor/keyboard/mouse/os... what parts would make this baby perfect for my needs? Plan to...
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    CPU won't throttle down

    I just finished my itx build today with a 4790 and Gigabyte H97n-Wifi. It's running well but the CPU is running at a constant 4.0ghz even with speedstep enabled in the bios, any ideas? (CPU utilization is 0-10% at idle).
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    Which tis the better case

    Which case is better https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk or https://pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-case-atx502wbr I really want a black case with red leds and this is my build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bHxKkL
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    Is this build good enough to play every fps game in atleast 30fps? ( Mainly DayZ )

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HNB9yc any improvement or anything just reply below.
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    Best Gaming Build for 2014-2015 .: Price Cap:$3,000

    I'm looking to build a new Gaming PC and only have $3,000 in my pocket to do so. I'll be using it mainly only for gaming and want to play the newest one's without lagging out. Anyone have any builds in mind? I play graphic and memory heavy games, I was also thinking of getting an external...
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    Suggestion for Great Mothereboard for continuous prolonged run.

    I'm considering building a new rig. In the past I made a few bad chices regarding Mobos so this time wanna get a good idea before the go. Here's my requirment criterias: 1) Modarate OC capability ( nothing record braking) & featurs e.g. on-board switches ( not madatory) 2) Good gaming...
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    Hard Drive Partitions? I lost my Hard Drive?

    I just set up a new desktop and It only shows 40 gb of my 1tb hard drive in "my files" Any help please?
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    Yet another user needs help with PC building

    Hey folks. I'll make this very quick. I'm building a gaming machine and I have made a list of all components that I'm going to buy. Now, I want this build to be as good as possible for the money I'll be spending, so I decided to ask you guys and see your opinions about this build. First off, my...
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    gtx 760 sli horrible bf4 performance

    So i just bought a second gtx 760 and When i started up bf 4 i got 45-50 fps in game when without i had 60-70. I tried all kinds of fixes and nothing works. Help me plz.
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    Any Chance Lads

    Is this laptop worth the money? Any decent websites to buy gaming laptops from. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-134-MS&tool=3
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    GTX 760 underperforming

    I just got a GTX 760 so that I could finally play Watch_Dogs on some reasonable settings. So I looked up videos and such on how good it will run and the average was 45 fps on ultra. But when I tried it myself on ultra, I get about 25-35 fps. Same goes with Skyrim and Far cry 3. On skyrim it will...
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    adding a 2nd hard drive with windows 8

    I recently purchased a new PC and am installing the old hard drive (WD800JD) as 2nd drive. The Computer Manager doesn't show it as "Drive 1". Is there something else I need to do? Thanks
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    Watchdogs Can i run it

    Could i run watchdogs with these specs on medium/high on 40 fps or higher i5 3570k Not overclocked r9 270 Gaming edition 8gB of ram 1.8 Tb p8z77 motherboard
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    Sapphire tri-x question

    So I just got a sapphire tri-x 290 oc and i have a couple of questions. 1. Should my gpu usage percent be jumping from 0% to like 80% when I'm just browsing and not playing games. And 2. Should it be at 100% while gaming because it is always runs at 100% while gaming. The only reason i ask the...
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    Is this a good PC Build

    I will be buying: FX 6300 Asus GTX 760 8GB 1333Mhz RAM M5A97 R2.0 Motherboard Corsair CX600w psu 1TB wd caviar blue Normal keyboard (not mechanical) Gm6900 mouse Windows 7 home premium 64bit Envizage K2 gaming case All for about £520 pounds that is Any adjustments? Maybe different CPU or...