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    IC Insights Predicts DRAM Prices To Jump A Record 40% In 2017

    According to IC Insights, even though DRAM prices have more than doubled (+111%) over the last 12 months, they will only continue to increase. IC Insights predicts that by the end of the calendar year the DRAM will have jumped a record 40% (or more). IC Insights Predicts DRAM Prices To Jump A...
  2. K

    Help me with my APU troubles!!

    can you remove the APU'S video card and then install the dedicated one that you bought?
  3. jimthenagual

    New Build for internet browsing only

    Building for a friend, and asking for feedback as I always do before any build. The only part he already has is a new PSU. Not the greatest, a Corsair CX450M, but it's just an internet browsing machine, no GPU or overclocking. Thoughts? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/NdZbM8 Note: I'm in...
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    How to know if bios is supported the processor?

    From this intruction http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/processors-cpu-apu-features-upgrade,review-32814-11.html upgrading processor. I don't see in the instruction that AM3 938 is can be install Socket AM3+ motherboards. If does, I don't know if the bios is supported the processor. I thought if...
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    Msi a320m grenade red light issue

    Just built my new rig everything is up and running but I have noticed a solid red lit led on my mobo right above my cpu it's not the ez debug lights they are all off. Anyone no if this is normal
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    PSU or graphic card problem?

    Hi :) soory for my english and I dont know if it's a correct category but I've got a problem. My specs: i5 -2500k non OC asrock p67 prob3 MSI r9 270x OCZ StealthXStream 2 600W 80+ SLI clean win10 (after format) all components besides SSD drive and GPU are from 2011 My computer restarts...
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    Does Geforce GTX 760 fit Gigabyte f2a58m-hd2 motherboard?

    I actually bought wrong graphic card,now i want to change to GTX760 but i scare my motherboard dont support GTX760..... HELP ME GUYS T_T
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    Cannot install windows 8.1, not detecting drive

    Hi guys i got a Sony Vaio SVL241B14L all in one desktop, it was acting funny so i did a clean install of windows 10 on it, well I think the computer isn't compatible with windows 10, because after a couple of updates, i get the black screen and mouse only. At first i thought it was a bad...
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    What fps do you get with r7 1700 and gtx 1080 in pubg (LOW)

    Title. I have r7 1700 and 1060 I want to know what type of frame improvement I will get. Please post fps in low settings as the whole goal is to get 144+ fps 1920x1080
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    Looking for solution

    I have a problem for my american megatrends windows 10 laptop i dont know how to exit on EFI Shell 2.40 [5.11] so you can help me?
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    Not Over Clocking or SLI-ing. Which motherboard is better for the money?

    Here is my part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mKmy2R I was going to go with the Mobo you see there but when I couldn't find any YouTube videos on it to have more reviews than what is available I got discouraged. Maybe there is a reason there is no YouTube video about it that weighs the...
  12. Toucan Spam

    Another GTX 1070, or replace w/ a GTX 1080ti?

    I currently have a GTX 1070 in my build (Gigabyte G1 Gaming version). If I were wanting to get more fluid gameplay at 4k, should I get another 1070 in SLI, replace my current 1070 with a 1080ti, or just wait until the next generation of cards comes out?
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    Apple A10 vs Intel I processers

    In some GeekBench scores, the Apple A10 is shown to be nearly as powerful as an Intel i5. Will Apple chips soon best Intel? Is there something wrong in my research? https://browser.primatelabs.com/v4/cpu/3025526 https://browser.primatelabs.com/v4/cpu/3025521 Also, how can an A10 be nearly as...
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    Rx 470 vs rx 570 for 3d rendering

    Help me decide, im using Ryzen 5 1500x , 8gbx2 G.skill trident z Im on a budget :) Sapphire RX 470 4GB OC vs Sapphire RX 570 Pulse 4GB Both are single fan, the rx570 is $10 more than the rx470 What do you think guys? Im using the pc for 3d rendering. Do i have to save more money to buy...
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    CPU has blue plastic ring glued to it

    I recently bought a used Xeon E5-2670 and it came with a blue plastic ring glued securely all the way around it, like this: *The picture won't load, here is a link: https://i.stack.imgur.com/21dyT.png * I'm wondering what this is? What purpose does it serve? Do I just rip it off? The...
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    Odd boot problem after failed HDD installation

    So I found an old HDD and plugged it into my current PC for 2 extra TB. When I turned on my PC it wouldn't boot and gave me the message "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot Device and press a key." When I looked up how to fix this I came across an article...
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    Pc slow down and almost freezes up

    Hello, since 2 days ago sometimes when i boot up my pc it slow down so much that it takes 2/3 minutes to load even the "password" screen and seems almost freezed up. I have to restart it manually with the restart button on the top of my case and then works everything completely fine. I have 2...
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    who to connected AP at draytek VIGOR 2760N

    HI , i have router DRAYTEK VIGOR 2760 and i want to coonected 2 ap (DLINK DAP1355) i want to cooneced with WDS function and with wired cable. on router i have option ti chose repeter or bridge? what i need to chose if i want to connection with wired? i think repeter is wirless and birdge i donot...
  19. joe530

    Help in decide what to Upgrade in my PC?

    Current have in pc: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard Memory: 8GB of ram (Need 16GB due to the game that i want to run) CPU: AMD FX-8350 Black Edition (Heatsink and fan included) Monitor: ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Graphics Card: MSI GTX1060 6GB...
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    how to set up current hdd as second drive without having to format the drive?

    im planning to use a new ssd as my primary boot drive and shift my existing hdd to optical bay drive ,so is it possible to set up the hdd as second hard drive without losing data . (Pls dont say about Cloning, recovery stuffs)
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    Best Monitor for Rx 480?

    I am planning on getting an rx 480 graphics card. I think I have narrowed down the monitor to a 1080p 144hz or 1080p 75hz with freesync. What would be the best option? I'm playing games like h1z1, gmod, csgo, dead by daylight, and rainbow six siege.
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    CPU Upgrade vs 1080ti?

    I am thinking of upgrading once again, and right now not entirely sure on what I should choose between a cpu upgrade or a 1080ti. First of all, here are my specs: CPU: i5-3570k GPU: 2 x Gigabyte G1 Gaming GeForce 970 RAM: 2 x 8GB Ballistix DDR3 1600Mhz PSU: Thermaltake 850 Watts (can't quite...
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    Extreme Laptop Overheating: Clean fans not producing much airflow

    I have an hp omen laptop that has severe overheating issues when gaming and when i say severe I mean component melting levels. Just 10 minutes into a match of overwatch will have the cpu and gpu at 90+ degrees Celsius and within an hour the temps will reach 100 degrees. I have the fans set to...
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    one fan spinning in asus strix 1080

    i opened my pc just to check on it and the left fan was spinning while none of the others were, not sure what was going on, all i was doing was watching youtube videos and dling games, I opened fallout 4 and then the left fan stopped, anyone know what thats about? After the temps of it hit 50...
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    CPU or GPU upgrade?

    I have an intel pentium g4400 3.5 ghz. And no gpu, I can run some games pretty well but I'm wondering if I should get an i5 or a superclocked evga 1060. Oh and I have 6gb of ram. My budget is about $200
  26. Jeff Kaos

    WIndows Media Player Not Playing DVD's

    This is the first time I've ever had this problem or even saw anything like it. I put a DVD in my PC and the DVD shows up in the "Device and Drive" of the DVD Drive with its actual title but there's no auto play. When I double click the drive I get an error message saying "Application not...
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    Is this good? I'm new to this..

    Hi guys, I'm new to the whole pc gaming business (console gamer from an early age) I recently bought a new Gaming rig with; Intel I7-7700k processor, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000Mhz RAM, Gigabyte Aorus Z270X Gaming 7 Motherboard, Zotac Geforce GTX1070 Graphics card, Seagate...
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    Bios detects HDD but wont boot windows 7 & also i cant reinstall windows through usb

    I was removing my motherboard so i had to remove all the cables sata, power supply etc. When i was finished i put all the cables back in place but when i try to boot up the os (windows 7), it got stuck to flickering symbol or underscore "_" on black screen for so many times. To solve this issue...
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    Does my powersupply have the right cables to power this GPU?

    so im planning on getting this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500401 it requires two 8 pin connectors but im not sure if my power supply has enough connectors. It is a EVGA 600B and i have two 6 pin adapters to one 8 pin on it right now. the two 6 pins have another 2...
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    Correct components for the Cooler Master N200

    Will all of these components I have in this build fit in the Cooler Master N200? Or do I need to change something? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/krrG2R
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    PC Upgrade for 100 bucks.

    Hey guys, I have a question. My PC is a tad bit slow, and thus I want to upgrade. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to do a full on upgrade of the motherboard and CPU etc. but I do have 100 bucks or so to spend. I was thinking about an SSD, but I have a rather old motherboard so I don't...
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    Need help for a custom built Gaming-PC

    So I want to build my own gaming PC and I need help. I will buy my parts on eBay, I want to make sure if everything is fine from my selection. If I need to change something plz tell me. Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR CPU: INTEL CORE I7-6700 3.4GHz LGA1151 RAM: 16GB Kit (2X8GB) Kingston DDR4...
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    Problem with starting Rocket League and Battlefield 4 (0xc000007b)

    Hi all. I've been having this issue for 3 months now and i still can't figure it out. Whenever I start Rocket league it either says preparing to launch and does nothing or gives me an error message that says, "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)." Please help. Thanks.
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    Asus P8P67Pro usb3.0 ports not working

    Hello folks, I bought a second hand desktop gaming PC which works fine and does what it says on the tin, my only problem is that the USB 3.0 ports are not working at all. My motherboard is Asus P8P67Pro. all other ports including USB 2.0 are working also the USB 3.0 ports are charging any...
  35. Stigma311

    Forum Topic Pc Builds Recommended?

    Sorry In advance. about few weeks ago was researching gaming pc that are budget builds, i came across a topic that had many builds . now i cant find that same very topic.
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    Unable to install. Installer doesn't see SSD.

    I'm trying to install Windows 10 on a new machine. The motherboard is ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming. The EUFI BIOS sees the SSD drive (Samsung EVO 750 250 GB) but Windows does not. There is the option to load drivers but i can't find any drivers for the EVO 750 online. The Windows installation medium is...
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    Do i need a aftermarket cooler for a g4400??

    Do i need a aftermarket cooler for a g4400 and if i do please recommend one.
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    Longevity of build

    Hello, I'm currently getting my degree in programming and web design. My current PC is a Frankenstein that's 9 years old and can barely keep up with much of anything. It needs to be retired I'd like to have a budget build that will last me another 4 years. We are using VS 2015, and at some...
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    Tom's Hardware Steam Giveaway, 'Rocket League!'

    Hey everyone! We've got another great Steam giveaway for you! We've got three (3) copies of the multiplayer sensation "Rocket League" up for grabs this time. Tom's Hardware Steam Giveaway, 'Rocket League!' : Read more
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    CPU running too hot?

    My CPU temperature ranges from 65c to 70c at idle. Not sure how reliable AI Suite 3 is but thats what im getting my reading from. I have a 4790k with the stock heatsink, and a Asus z97-a. I get a blue screen crash every now and then sometimes when playing games or sometimes even browsing the...