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    Toshiba 3.0 USB not working

    I purchase TOSHIBA 3.0 External disk and it worked just fine till now. I connected it to my TV yesterday and since then it is not working when I connect it to my computer. It is giving error as " ACCESS IS DENIED" But it seems to be working fine on the TV though. When I go on my computer the...
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    infinite "restoring previous versions of windows" loop

    I installed the latest security update and my computer keeps trying to restore previous versions of widows,I can't make it past BIOS screen and I've tried installing Windows 10 off of a new usb but it just says "cannot find product key". I have a custom built PC with recently updated parts that...
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    should a buy a video card for my alienware graphics amplifier?

    I bought an Alienware laptop with a i7-6700hg cpu, gtx 970m gpu and 32 gb ram. I got a free Graphics Amplifier with it. (box to add desktop gpu) I recently started playing Nioh and it really dragged gameplay. With all settings as low as possible it just barely plays the game. My cpu is above min...
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    Help! - Where Can I Find My Windows 10 Product Key in All of These Files?

    Hello. I need your help locating a Windows 10 product key. You see, I had Windows 10 on a solid state drive, but something went wrong with this particular copy of Windows 10 such that I had to remove the SSD and connect it to my computer via a USB adapter just to see the Windows 10 files...
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    I have a Dell Inspiron 2200 laptop with Intel Celeron M370 (1.50GHz) and 15 inch screen, 40 GB Hartd Drive with Windows XP pur

    Looking to sell to a friend-how much would this be worth? thank you Marge Reynolds
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    PC to TV (mini displayport -> HDMI): flickering or no signal

    Hi! I have a Thinkpad T440s which I am trying to connect to a Samsung UE49KU6455 TV. Since my computer does not have an HDMI output, I am using a mini displayport -> HDMI adapter + an HDMI cable. Unfortunately, it is not working... I do not get any signal in 99% of the tries, but sometimes it...
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    Fan direction ?

    I have 2 Kraken X62s one radiator is at the top of the case and the other is on the front of the case. i have 1 more fan on the back of the case. should all of these be exhaust fans or should I turn my back fan into a intake?
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    G.SKill 16Gb Problem

    Hi guys, I have a problem with my set of RAM. I bought 2 sets of 8Gbs so in total I have 16Gb of the exact same RAM, same timings etc. The problem is that when I insert all 4 into my motherboard (Z97-AR) I get random BSODs and freezes. Sometimes it's stable for a day or two and sometimes it just...
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    Trying to boot in with Rufus, Can't Find Boot in USB Stick

    I'm dealing with older computers, and I'm trying to boot up into these things without their hard drives. That is how they come to me. So I'm trying to figure out a process here using a free OS solution. So I looked all over the startup menu on this Lenovo PC, and I can't see anywhere to...
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    Sata vs pci-e x4 for VR?

    Anyone here have any experience with sata vs pci-e x4 SSD for VR games and apps? Just wondering if there is any noticeable improvement to loading.
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    Speccy says I have 4 total RAM slots, but I only see 2?

    Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 (MS-7817). I was just installing a RAM stick and I only saw 2 physical slots, am I just blind or are there actually 4?
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    Build Opinion / Review

    [PCPartPicker part list](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/rTYcd6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/rTYcd6/by_merchant/) Opinions on this build please.. PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/rTYcd6 Price breakdown by merchant...
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    GTX 1060 OR RX 580 for Productivity and Gaming

    Hi Guys, I need to upgrade my GPU and I am confused between GTX 1060 and RX 580. As I need it for productivity and gaming as well. The softwares I frequently use are: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Autodesk Maya, 3Ds Max and Zbrush. Also my computer rig...
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    I7 7700k and z270 sli plus MB

    Hey guys, I just bought new parts for a new rig. Yesterday I attempted to put it all together but when I turned it on, it would not post and had no video either. Video card is fine as I am currently using it in my other rig, and the onboard video was doing same thing. I went through the whole...
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    2 1525 Inspirions. Upgrade list Help

    I have 2 Dell Laptop s. Model 1525. Would someone please just tell me which HDD drive to get. And what processor to put in. I paid 50$ total for both working units. I'd put 100$ in one. One has win 7 4g memory. One has Vista 3 G memory. I know this is a old unit. But both of these are...
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    Is Bottleneck for games only?

    I am starting to build my pc, my specs are: armaggeddon vulcan amd ryzen3 MSI B350 mortar Avexir 8gb AEROCOOL STRIKE-X 500W MSI GTX 1050ti Gaming X kingston 120gb ssd But I have a problem with the GPU, I still can't afford it cause it cost too much. I was told that my build will not work...
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    CS:GO Ryzen Pc Shuts Off, no thermal issue

    Almost everytime i try to play CS:GO, after the first or second match (20 - 100 mins) my pc just shuts off mid game. All LEDs turn off except the ones of the mainboard. I have to plug the pc off, until the LEDs of the mainboard turn off (5 seconds), to restart the pc. Other games like...
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    OC My EVGA Gtx 1060 6gb SSC

    I have the following.. - Corsair 450D Case - Corsair cx750 PSU - Asus Z170 Pro Gaming mobo - Intel i7 6700k CPU @ 4.6 ghz - Cryorig H7 Tower Cooler - EVGA Gtx 1060 6gb SSC GPU - G Skill Ripjaws v series 2x8 gb Ram @ 3200 - 4x af140mm led fans (2 going in front..2 going out top) - 1x af120mm led...
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    Can you run 3 sticks of ram?

    Hi I was wondering with modern computers like a ryzen system can you run 3 sticks of ram I remember seeing a load of older pc's that run with 12gb of ram or similar odd number of sticks ram. Does this still work and if so what effect on performance does it have if any
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    MSI Z87 gd65 Memory (DIMM 1 and 2) issues

    Components: CPU: i5 4690k Motherboard: MSI Z87 GD-65 Gaming Memory: 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 Vengeance (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R) GPU: GTX 770 PSU: 700w Bios version: 1.9 ME version: 9.0.30.1482 I've never been able to boot with memory in DIMM 1 and 2, DIMM 3 and 4 work fine. I've had this problem since...
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    Upgraded ram now my PC is slow

    So I just now upgraded 4 additional ram to my PC so I have 4x2gb dual channel ddr2 334mhz (5-5-5-15) but it is super slow now. What do I do?
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    Is there a problem with my GPU or MOBO?

    Ryzen 5 1600 Asus B350 Plus 8gb viper ram @2166mhz 1tb hdd HIS R9 270 700w thermaltake tr2 windows 10 unactivated all of the fans and lights are working but once i connect to a monitor, there is one beep and it says "press f2 or Del to enter uefi bios" the bios can boot fine, but after it...
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    AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel i5 7500 for GTX 1060 ?

    Hey which cpu will bottleneck less for an MSI Geforce GTX 1060 AERO ITX 6GB OC GDDR5 Graphic Card for 1080p gaming ,a AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or An Intel i5 7500 for GTX 1060 ? ? Also suggest the cheapest Mobo compatible With both the cpu and Gpu. Thanks :)
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    Windows 10 BSOD IRQL Not Less or Equal

    Hi, Over the past 3 days, computer has bluescreened 12 times. At the start the reasons have differed but it is consistently giving the same error message 'IRQL Not Less or Equal' kernal power error 41. This is happening while doing pretty much anything (gaming, browsing, etc). I've tried...
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    I have a question about G.SKILL Ram being compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs

    So, I'm thinking about buying this G.SKILL Ram (G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200MHz CL16) and I have a Ryzen 7 1700 and I wanted to know if it is compatible. Thanks for your attention.
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    Razer Developing Optical Keyboard Switches: Razer Purple

    The working name is the Razer Purple switch, but whatever it ends up being called, it will be Razer's first foray into optical keyboard switches. Razer Developing Optical Keyboard Switches: Razer Purple : Read more
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    Are these fans enough?

    Is one 80mm fan in the back and two 120mm fans in the front enough for the Corsair air 240?
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    Adata (Sort Of) Releases The XPG SX9000 NVMe SSD

    Adata released its latest NVMe 1.2 SSD, the XPG SX9000, with the hope of catering to "gamers and PC overclockers." Adata (Sort Of) Releases The XPG SX9000 NVMe SSD : Read more
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    Which motherboard is better?

    Which motherboard to choose and why: MSI H270 GAMING M3 or ASRock Fatal1ty H270 Performance?
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    Monitor goes black for 1-5 seconds often

    My monitor is flashing really often, sometimes I have not problem for whole day some times I have it literally every second, I installed newest drivers, I tried even with older drivers but It can not help, I bought a new vga cable but its not problem too, I think its something about monitor or...
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    could i get banned from games for...?

    So, I bought a nice authentic version of gta v from rockstar warehouse and i wonder if i could get banned from online form one of these reasons being: 1-3rd party games that are pirated and don't have any relation to neither the game or the game files it self like: Counter Strike Warzone...
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    HP Laserjet P1007

    I want download a driver for HP Laserjet P1007 for windows 10
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    Components price compare across countries

    Out of curiosity, how much do PC parts cost in your country? Answers can be in either your currency or AUD. I am looking to compare the prices people respond with to the prices of components in Australia, as that is where I live. Thanks Edit: Sorry for a lack of a list of components GTX 1060...
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    Help me decide!

    I need help choosing a cooler...
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    Are IDE (ATA) hard drives still okay for gaming?

    I'm running an older LGA 775 board, because the cpu still has a bit of life left in it. It still has the old IDE connector. My friends give me lots of old hard drives that have such a connector. I checked both of the ones that I have, and they are both 7200 rpm. Will this make them okay for...
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    Upgrade my Graphics Card

    Hello, I need your help guys Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7850 Sapphire 1 GB Ram: 16 GB Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58-EXTREME I need to change my Graphics Card because I want to play Nier Automata it is very slow on my very old computer now, I...