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    [SOLVED] Budget Pc Build

    I need help on making a 500$ pc build including monitor and windows 10. I also would like it on pc partpicker. I'm fairly new to this and has not built a pc before. I play games such as Minecraft, Overwatch, and CS:GO .
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    [SOLVED] Will it run?

    I want to upgrade my graphics card because its now hit the age of a dinosaur (GTX 1050!). I want to upgrade to a GTX 1060 6gb but i have no clue if i have the power to run it in my tower. I have a 550watts. Somebody help, thanks =) my pc specs are: AMD Athlon x4 860k 4.2 ghz (OC) 8gb Ram Nvidia...
  3. M

    connecting studio monitors as 5.1 surround speakers

    hey i already have 4 monitors so i thought id only buy a center and a sub and could have a 5.1 system. the problem is that the monitors are already amplified. how can i connect them? from HDMI (gygabyte vega 64) to an adaptar (if there is something like this) or from the motherboard (asus...
  4. J

    [SOLVED] Password on SSD

    I have a Externe Solid State Drive and i want to lock it with a password. but i dont have windows 10 pro and there for i dont have the windows bitlocker.Are there any other bitlockers or ways i could lock it with a password without installing a bitlocker that blocks you if you dont have the...
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    [SOLVED] GTX 1070 or RX580 for my system?

    Hi guys, I need some advice. I'm getting a GPU for my rig, below are the CPU and monitor I'm using CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 Monitor: LG 29WK600 2560x1080 UltraWide FreeSync @ 75hz Now my options are MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X and MSI GTX 1070 8GB Armor OC. The price difference here is about $60 USD...
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    Do i need to upgrade my CPU aswell?

    Cpu: i5-4690K Motherboard: MSI-Gaming 5 Current GPU: MSI R9-390 8g I am planning on upgrading to an gxt 1080 for 1080p 144Hrz gaming. But i saw on the internet that you need an good CPU for playing on high setting 1080p 144hrz. So i am wondering if i have to upgrade my cpu as well if i want to...
  7. M

    [SOLVED] Does Xeon E-2175M generate less heat than i7-8850H?

    Hi, I bought a Lenovo X1E with i7-8850H but it has noise issue. If everything is the same, does laptop with Xeon E-2176M generate less heat? Is it true that the Xeon E-2175M is more effectient than the i7-8850H?
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    Wi-Fi faster than Ethernet?

    Hi guys. My internet connection first of all is nothing special. However, I have noticed phone wifi speed is faster than Ethernet. On pc i download with 2.5mb/s but on phone around 4-5mb/s. Can someone explain this? I also tried using a wifi adapter on pc to test it, and same, 2.5mb/s. How...
  9. M

    Laptop windows 10 wifi cant connect router,its connect mobile hots pot but cant connect any router.

    I have three routers in my network, I have already 30 user work on this routers but only one laptop OS is win10, its connect easily with mobile hotspot.cant connect any router i have doe all the process drive update,delete,ipconfig/renew etc still can't connect. please let me know what I do..?
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    Is this chip going to end my notebook?

    My Sony Vaio VPGEG have this component close to the battery contacs on the motherboard that seems to be on the brink of eruption and obliterate the Java islands and beyond. The Krakatoa in question is named D3801 and the note ALSO have the LCD panel broken - no backlight, one can see the...
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    rx 560 poor performance

    MSI Radeon RX 560 DirectX 12 Radeon RX 560 4GT LP OC 4GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express x16 (Uses x8) HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Video Card amd phenom II x4 955 (Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler) 4gb ram ASUS M3N-HD HDMI AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard...
  12. Graybush

    The Programmer Gift Guide 2018

    Programmers rely on logic and a core set of tools for their work. They are more interested in the bounce of their keyboard keys than any flashy gizmo. Minimally designed with a focus on utility, these gifts will get the programmer in your life plugged in, connected and focused at the task at...
  13. Ikmalhidayat

    AMVA or IPS panel, 21.5" or 24" monitor from 19.5" TN panel as an upgrade

    (been awhile since i'd online Tom's Hardware) Currently, my Acer x203H 19.5" TN monitor is dying (used for 10 years, im actually amazed myself), showing lcd clouding badly and permanent lcd bubbling and some shades. as im trying to find a replacement, many factors are what i need to determine...
  14. M

    Between TV and 5.1 speaker

    I have LG smart TV and it has headphone , optical and hdmi output.Yesterday ,I bought Microlab fc861 ...5.1 ch speaker.This two between, how can i get 5.1 sound fully and what cable should i use.please help me.
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    PC Freezing During Windows 7,8, 10 Install

    My PC is freezing after installing a new HD and at the beginning of attempting to install Windows 7 or 8 or 10. I've ran memtest and confirmed the memory is fine. What next? Motherboard diagnostics? Thanks.
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    AC Origins unplayable with reccomended system requirements

    Hey guys I've spent the last week reading forums about getting stable FPS on AC origins I have above recommended specs for the game but the dips are so bad, My console experience was better. R9 290X tri X oc edition AMD FX 8350 8GB ram I suspected my proccesor to perform like balls, but I...
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    Pc build with a hp pavilion case

    i was wondering what was the best motherboard i can use for my pc build for gaming and streaming without doing modifications to the case itself its a hp pavilion p2 series case
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    I7 8700K 4.8ghz + Msi 1080 Duke PSU?

    Hello I'm trying to find a power supply for my build. I7 8700K - 4.8ghz I believe 1.33v MSI GTX 1080 DUKE (Soon to upgrade to an RTX card) I'm running 1 SSD and 2 hard drives. Also running an Oculus Rift I was going to purchase the evga 600B but wasn't sure if that's enough. Any help is...
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    I have 4gb ram and I set my ram to 4096

    I change the amount of ram to 4096 in msconfig And know my window is not booting It is stucked at the windows 10 booting proceed And it shows SrtTrail.txt like Plzzzz help Sorry for my English
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    Fox Toshiba external portable hard drive clicking via command prompt

    Fox Toshiba external portable hard drive clicking via command prompt
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    Upgrading to win10 after recovery on HP touchsmart 600-1390

    Upgrading to win10 after recovery on HP touchsmart 600-1390
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    Does the ASUS prime b450-plus need a WiFi card

    Does the ASUS prime b450-plus need a WiFi card
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    Will my computer handle a GTX 1060?

    Hi, I'm planning on upgrading my computer. I've decided to buy the GTX 1060, but my pc is kinda low end. And i was wondering if my pc could handle it, and if not, what do i have to change and/or other graphic cards like the 970 or similar. My specs are: AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8GHz AMD Radeon R7 260X...
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    Can't open ceratin apps, exes on Windows 10

    Hello! Recently I've installed windows 10 on my pc. Now the problem is that i tried installing java and it seems that i can't run the setup, even with "run as administrator" option. It just shows that little loading circle on my mouse cursor twice, like a blink with maybe an 1-2 second interval...
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    install error "Compatibility Assistant" Corel dvd moviefactory 7

    I downloaded the trial version of Corel DVD Moviefactory pro 7 from the developer site. i tried to install on windows 10 pro x64, an error "This app can't run on this PC" my system config. I used the application till windows 7. windows 10 pro x64 16 gb RAM Asus M5A99fx pro 2.0 1 TB HDD amd...
  26. L

    Gpu drivers freezing computer on login

    Just installed windows but needed a gpu driver so I used the disc that came with the flu but now my computer freezes everytime I try to log in/boot CPU:AMD anthlon x4 880k Video card: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G OC Motherboard: MSI a78m-e35
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    I7 8700K Hot Or fan problem

    Hey guys i have maybe dumb question xD so recently i build a brand new pc with nzxt x72 i7 8600k cpu 2 2080 sli gtx . i oveclocked it cpu to 5ghz and im getting 40C on idle and around 80 while playing and it feel a bit to hot. i wos thinking maybe i put fans in case wrong way i got few pictures...
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    Wired Ethernet disconnecting while only online gaming.

    - Provide us with the make and model of your router: I think its a modem/router combo: Arris NVG443B - Make and model of motherboard: Asus Saberooth X58 Mobo - Make and model of power supply: Seasonic 750W PSU - Operating system and driver version: Windows 10 Home Realtek PCI GbE Family...
  29. deadmuse

    Memory issue on gtx 1080?

    I just bought a new GPU which is supposed to have 8GB of memory: MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X SLI DirectX 12 VR Ready Graphics Card (GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G) But I ran Speccy and it's showing 4095 MB of memory. Am I reading it wrong? I have not done any BIOS tweaks. I used DDU to...
  30. R

    PSU Plug is hissing loudly

    My PSU Plug is hissing loudly, like there is lots of electric in the fuse or the outlet I plug it in to. I’m scared in case I’ll break my PC or cause a fire. I looked at my fuse and it doesn’t seem right. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/421994621762142209/496020291491725322/image0.jpg As...
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    450w bronze pws with 1060?

    Hey i have a HX450W And a CoolerMaster Real Power M520 They are both bronze certified My build would be I5 4690k ASUS Z97-A G.Skill Sniper DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL9 2x4GB 240gb SSD Gtx 1060(have not bought the gpu yet So Yea what do you guys think?
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    Compatibility and Requirements For Computer Parts Questions

    So I am about to buy a new computer (the parts to build one) and I need to know some things about the parts first before I buy. If you could help me out that would be great. 1. Are these parts compatible? Will these parts all work with each other and not somehow make the computer not function...
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    Aio cooling for ryzen 2700

    Hey guys I recent purchased the ryzen 2700. This CPU is quite chilled 4.00ghz with voltage around 1.38 when I tried to overclock to 4.1 -4.2 the temperature often raised to over 90°C while gaming with this clockspeed. SO I want replaced the wraith prism with aio cool but I having hard time to...
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    Upgrade my gaming PC, or start from scratch?

    Hi guys, I have very little experience with building gaming PCs and need some advice. I built a gaming PC about 6 years ago, and have gradually been upgrading parts as and when needed, but once again require an upgrade as I am starting to notice lag on newer games. I have also started streaming...
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    How much would this be worth?

    So im thinking of selling most of the components in my current computer whenever the new Intel 9000 series comes out. Im wondering what you guys think I could sell these parts for as I kinda want to get a new monitor with whatever i sell this for. i5-4690k Msi gtx 970 Cooler Master hyper 212...
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    CPU and RAM bottleneck in battlefield

    My PC specs are a GTX 970, i5 4460, 8 gb ddr3 dual channel. I have seen people on youtube with the same exact config run battlefiled 1 in ultra at 60 fps while I can't get above 50 with all low settings. what could be the problem? I've seen in the task manager that my RAM and CPU usage hit the...
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    PC no working it is so important

    Please is very important i’ve assemblend a pc but it don’t work!!!!! No fan no beep no led i’ve tried to disconnect every and reconnect and change the psu but no changement thanks for the attenction and scuse my english im italian
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    How to properly overclock ram and cpu on Ryzen?

    I'm new to pc and I was informed that you need to be more specific when overclocking on Ryzen comparing to Intel. So is there anything I need to be careful about? I mostly wanted to overclock my ram from 2133 to 3200 mhz. Cpu:AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Processor Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB)...
  39. Adec001

    Bios not detecting hard drive, then failing to post. HELP

    Ok for a few months now, my bios fails to detect my hard drive, and I need to restart the pc few times in orded for hdd to show up. I tried putting in my laptop hard drive but it wouldnt pick up either, also tried all the slots and different Sata cable. So i just kept rebooting until it turns...
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    This is driving me crazy desktop is 75hz games play well above 100 fps but EVERYTHING feels like a constant 30 fps

    This is driving me insane. I got a new pc, a gtx 1080 and an i7 8700k. 16b ram...the whole nine yards. When I bought it, all I had to use was an old 720p hdtv. It claimed it was 60 hz but it looked more like 30, I assumed this was some incompatibility with the old tv and my graphics card. Fast...