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Forum discussion tagged with amd.
  1. D

    Question Processor Power Management: Version number cannot be determined ?

    So guys, today I tried installing the latest AMD chipset drivers (8.05.04.516 – Release date 18/5/26). The installer reported that the setup completed successfully, but when I checked the installation summary, I saw this: Name: AMD Processor Power Management Support Version: 8.0.1.13 Install...
  2. C

    Question iGPU is not registered as low power option ?

    Hello Community, 👋 I'd like to point a few programs to use my APU instead of the discrete GPU to save on VRAM. Even when nothing is open I have 1 GB VRAM usage, going up to 3 GB with several apps open. The most obvious option to achieve this seems to be: Settings -> System -> Display ->...
  3. PAKlTA

    Question PC won't POST, case LEDs are flickering/stuttering, no Debug LEDs, shuts down after 30-60s ?

    Hi everyone, I’m facing a persistent issue with my build and would appreciate some expert insight before I start swapping parts. The Problem: When I press the power button, all case LEDs turn on but they keep flickering/stuttering (inconsistent brightness). The motherboard (ASUS TUF B550M) does...
  4. W

    Question [HELP] RX 570 Black Screen

    I've been dealing with occasional black screens, usually when I'm gaming. My PC won't fully shut down but instead, my screen will go black and I have to forcefully shut it down. My GPU's fans will start spinning really fast for a couple seconds before going back to normal. I've tried clean...
  5. Q

    Question GPU rarely draws over 200w when it should be between 300-400w, what should I be checking ?

    I just built my first PC and decided to add an overlay with MSI Afterburner and it says that I'm getting 165 fps but I'm only drawing 130-190w in a game like Battlefield One. I downloaded Apex Legends to see if it was something in the game settings and I'm drawing 54w on the menu screen. GPU...
  6. M

    Question PC won't boot after enabling XMP 1 and High Bandwidth Support ?

    Hi all, I recently built a new PC. Hardware is at the bottom. For the first week of owning this computer, I was having zero issues with running XMP1, High Bandwidth Support, and Low Latency Support. Up until this point, however, my fans sucked. They were loud and almost always running too hard...
  7. E

    Question GPU fan speed is not following the fan curve ?

    Hi, my os- win11, MOBO-Gigabyte B650M DS3H, revision 1.3, bios version FC2a,cpu ryzen5 7600,cpu cooler-Hyper 620S ,Ram - Acer Predator Vesta II 30-38-38-76 6000MHz 16gbX2(BL.9BWWR.327), gpu - Asrock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC, Vbios ( Part Number /Version )...
  8. Micael Salgado

    Question HELP!!! intel i9 or amd X3d ????

    hello everyone...some one can help me to choose a CPU but i don t know which one to choose intel i9 14k series or amd x3d series P.S : DDR5 is not a problem Thanks
  9. battlebat200

    Question amd radeon hd6850 driver wont install

    Hello ive been trying for several hours to install the driver everytime i get a error "driverdetector failed to load"
  10. NOIL002

    Question Second display goes black and the main one gets pixelated ?

    Hello, sorry if I posted this in the wrong thread forum but I'm guessing its the GPU so i thought it can go here, my PC has been acting up for a couple of months now. My PC freezes , my second monitor goes black and the main one gets pixelated. I can still hear YouTube or Discord and I can...
  11. JCarax

    Question Should I update the BIOS straight away ?

    Hey, I recently a build a new PC around 2-3 weeks ago (already had the gpu and ssd's, everything else is new) . Specs Mobo: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI CPU: Ryzen 9800X3D CPU Cooler: Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB 360mm GPU: RTX 4070 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 6400mhz cl36 32GB Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB...
  12. oogway445

    Question My 8GB XFX RX 570 keeps throttling ?

    When im playing games my performance drops massively from 60fps to 2-3 and memory clocks go from 1750 to 300mhz and bounce between 300 and 1000mhz. When throttling occurs my temps go down to 50-53 degrees and gpu usage stays locked at 100%. My temepertaure when games are running as they should...
  13. legendarysnake

    Build Advice Upgrading from an i5-4690K + GTX 970 in 2026 – 5060 vs 5070 ?

    This thread is a sequel to this old one: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/need-sugestions-for-my-next-setup-actual-setup-here.3457424/#post-21055802 7 years later... This time i asked chat gpt to help me formulate the question. I hope you dont mind! Country: Brazil Hi everyone, Back in...
  14. JD401

    Question QUESTION about first boot after motherboard/CPU/memory upgrade

    HI folks, I just need to confirm one thing: I have an Intel based Windows 10 machine which I built myself. Thanks to Windows 11, I had to invest in a new AMD motherboard/CPU/memory package NOW while I can still get parts that are in my price range (aka: non-existent). I don't plan on...
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    Question AMD GPU problems, strange driver software issues and eventual failure (error 43)

    I had bought a used rx6400 from eBay, a quick and cheap replacement for my old 550 that still works but is much older, fine for this current low end PC I have. Installed it easily on arrival, updated my drivers and was fine for 2 plus weeks (Or so I thought). It was mostly fine playing games...
  16. D

    Question My first AMD CPU gets insane temp spikes on any games that require compiling shaders ?

    I'm using an Asus ROG GM700 Desktop PC with a Ryzen 79800X3D, an RTX 5070 and the Stock 240mm AIO liquid cooler. When ever I want to play any games that require compiling shaders the CPU temps spike so high that I quickly alt f4. They hit 94c when ever I need to compile shaders on games like...
  17. C

    Question USB 3.1 is running at USB 2.0 speeds ?

    Hi all, Mobo: Asrock X870E Taichi Lite CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X RAM: 2 x 48GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 I have multiple USB-C drives that run at full 3.1 speeds on other devices, but cap out at 44MB/s on this machine. Things I've tried: 1) Updated to the latest UEFI BIOS (4.04). 2) Unplugged all...
  18. DarkU

    Question G sync doesn't seem to work on freesync monitor

    I had RX590 before upgrading to rtx 5050 I didn't change the monitor being MSI mp243x. After enabling gsync in nvidia control panel + nvidia app I still see much more tearing than I am used to (same fps) , so what could be the problem here . with the RX590 I was using HDMI and with 5050 DP
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    Question "Selected monitor not supported" error in Acer Display Widget with AMD ?

    Hi, my monitor - Acer Nitro VG271U M3bmiipx , os- Windows 11 Pro 10.0.26200 Build 26200, gpu- Asrock AMD rx 7800xt challenger oc with driver version 26.1.1.(latest). MOBO-Gigabyte B650M DS3H, revision 1.3, bios version FB8(latest), Using display port. Since today the Acer Display Widget software...
  20. logitechdisliker

    Question HELP, CPU + MOTHERBOARD not working

    My Ryzen 7 3700X thats in my b550 pro vdh wifi, stopped working all of sudden, even though it was working yesterday I crosstested the CPU and Motherboard, I put my 5 2600 in my B550 and it worked, was able to post (No Cooler) I then put my 7 3700x in a b450m and that worked too (No Cooler...
  21. K

    Question upgrade to 14700F or max out am4 for the same price?

    I've been planning to upgrade my system to 14700F. This is my current system. i5-13400 Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti 16 Gigs of DDR4 3200Mhz (Planning to upgrade to 4x16Gb ddr4 3200) ASUS EX-B760M-V5 D4 (I'm planning to do a motherboard upgrade) EVGA SuperNOVA 550 For the same price as 14700F, I...
  22. D

    Question ASRock Steel Legend X870 BIOS update to v4.03 - now BIOS is not responsive...

    I just updated BIOS to v4.03 downloaded from ASRock support website for my X870 Steel Legend wifi mobo and now when i boot up and enter BIOS all i get is a magnified BIOS screen and i cannot select anything (KB&M not responsive) If i just boot up as normal without going into BIOS the PC works...
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    [SOLVED] PC restarts when loading/playing Arc Raiders ?

    Hey Gamers, haven't needed to post for pc help for a while, but this issue has me stumped. This will be a more in depth one since there are many solutions I have tried, and things that may be conflicting and I have no idea which of these is the problem. Build Specs: 7900 XT Sapphire Pulse Ryzen...
  24. Birl

    [SOLVED] Did AMD drop driver support for the RX 6600 ?

    Hello. I need a replacement for my gpu, not an upgrade, and im short on money right now, so im just looking for the cheapest gpu i can get. And out of the available options in my country, the RTX 3050 6GB (the 8GB version is not up for sale anywhere) and the RX 6600 is the one that better fits...
  25. Please give me RAM

    Question DDR5 6000 MHz XMP 3.0-ready RAM with ASUS TUF Gaming B650-E Wi-Fi motherboard and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    I recently purchased a G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5 6000MHz 2x32GB XMP 3.0-ready RAM and was wondering if it is compatible with the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-E motherboard and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor. I have heard that some motherboards are compatible with XMP, and there is XMP RAM listed on the...
  26. aiohto

    Question Looking for advice on which one should i buy — RTX 5070 Ti vs RX 9070 XT

    I’m in the middle of choosing a new GPU and I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts. The two options I’m considering are: ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME OC 16GB GDDR7 (DLSS 4, Reflex, RTX AI) -819€ ASUS PRIME AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB GDDR6 (FSR 4) - 710€ The RX 9070 XT is about €109...
  27. favreervaf

    Question Question about GPU clocks / crashes

    Hello, I have a Nitro+ 9070 XT card. I had some crashes in games the past couple months, but wanted to make sure of something regarding GPU's. Is it normal for them to run higher than the rated 'Boost Clock'? This card has a boost clock of 3060MHz it says online, but in games I have tested, like...
  28. omarerad

    Question PC boots into Windows but there's no display output

    I used my PC last night and turned off normally. Before shutting down I downloaded latest AMD 25.12 driver and AMD chipset driver from AMD driver downloader software ( one with the black AMD logo) . Today when I turned on my PC there was literally no display output. As I've 4 sticks of ddr4 ram...
  29. LasagnaBited

    Question Windows 10 won't install because of missing media drivers ?

    Hello all, I'm trying to get Windows 10 installed on my system and it isnt working. I used to have Windows 11 until i switched to Linux and I had no problems on it. Now I need to switch back to 10 because of work but I can't install it anymore. I've tried everything I can think of to get it to...
  30. Ngomichal

    Question PC wont't boot with RAM set to 3200MHz, but works fine with RAM set to 3000MHz ?

    Hello, I have troubles with setting up my RAM to 3200 MHz. By default they ran at 2400 MT/s when I checked in my system. I entered the BIOS, switched the RAM profile to 3200 and my PC was unable to boot. After setting the profile to 3000 it booted up without issues. My specs: AMD Ryzen 5 5600...
  31. MaxtheHusk

    Question Should I bite the bullet?

    Hi,so I came across this RAM kit its from ADATA AX5U6000C3016G-DTLABBK. I want to pair it with a ryzen 7 9800x3d and an msi x870 Tomahawk wifi. The ram kit costs a about 294 USD. I really need a PC but question is,should I bite the bullet and get this ram kit? Is it any good and worth it? Thank you!
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    Question My 9900x died, is this a defect or build issue? Can I put the new one in the same build?

    CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X GPU: RTX Aorus Master 3070 RAM: 32GB 6400MHz DDR5 RAM Storage: 980 Samsung Pro 500GB NVMe SSD Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M Gaming Wi-Fi (rev 1.2) (F36 Latest Bios) CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 Digital PSU: Corsair RM650e Gold ATX 3.1 (650W) It died the first day it was in, no...
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    Question PC not Posting, is it CPU, RAM or Motherboard?

    Hi Everyone! My Rig: Mainboard: MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X RAM: Two Kits à 2x8GB=32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16) GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming Geforce RTX The Problem: My PC first started crashing after ~10 minutes of operation (timing is inconsistent, different...
  34. CoDrift

    Question PC takes a few boots to get all three SSDs working ?

    I have 3 NVMe SSDs, all 2TB and for the sake of explaination lets give them labels: "C" : Crucial T500 setup as boot drive "D" : Lexar NM620 setup as data drive "E" : Another Crucial T500 setup as game drive Now here's kinda how it goes every morning: First boot: Bios screen saying no...
  35. s4mtick

    Question BIOS update failure on gigabyte board

    I’ve been recently informed that in order to play the newest call of duty that you have to have tpm 2.0 enabled and secure boot enabled as well (tpm being the most recent version of tpm). problem is i’m on an old gigabyte aorus x470 ultragaming rev 1.0 and it doesn’t support the newest versions...
  36. Telemarek

    Question Installed new GPU - Unable to access BIOS - Can access by removing GPU and plugging into onboard graphics

    Recently upgraded my GPU from a 1080ti to a 9070XT. Did all the appropriate steps, ddu, installed new drives. Everything runs great when PC is booted up. I have two screens, one run through my GPU the other run through onboard Motherboard. When attempting to access BIOS i get a black screen...
  37. thenoor

    Discussion Does anyone have a Sapphire RX 9070 XT Pulse ?

    Hello Anyone who owns this version of the card I am happy to hear your opinion about it in terms of performance, cooling and noise. I am afraid to buy this version because I have seen some videos on YouTube that this version is the lowest performer and high temps and I want to make sure that...
  38. K

    Question About CPU temps and overclocking for a beginner ?

    My rig: cpu: amd 9600x mb: msi b850 gaming wifi ram: g.skill flare x5 6000 mhz cl36 gpu: zotac 5070 solid oc psu: fsp 1200w hydro pro cpu cooler: ag620 deepcool dual tower air cooler this is the stuff i changed in bios: turned on PBO on manual mode and set boost to 150, didn't touch the other...
  39. M

    Question Unusually Low I/O speed (X570 Platform)

    Background: this is an old system that I'm refreshing for my own use. It was a workstation previously and I found it had 4 bad sticks of RAM, which I've replaced, solving the memory errors and BSODs that went along with them. However, I'm still unable to get it to feel quick again, and despite...
  40. sumit3300

    Discussion Which laptop is best value for money and best for gaming and video editing - - - AMD vs INTEL ?

    Legion Pro 5 Intel, 40.64cms - Core Ultra System Specs: Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz) Operating System: Windows 11 Home Single Language 64 Microsoft Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Trial Memory : 16 GB DDR5-5600MT/s...