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    Question Building a PC with low budget??

    Hi guys, I'm currently building the 1st gaming PC for my cousin but he's low on budget, I tried to do my best, here you're my suggestion: - CPU: core i5 14400 (maybe have to consider core i5 12400F due to low budget problem) - MB: ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM LGA 1700 - RAM: Patriot 32GB (2 x...
  2. SilverPigtail

    Question Buzzing ir cracking sound after slowly switching off the PSU

    Hi people, Today I was preparing myself for a trip and I decided for turn off the psu of my PC (BitFenix 850w plus gold). By accident, I switched it slowly instead of fast as usual and I heard a buzzing sound coming from it. Scared, I turned on the pc and everything was working fine. I could...
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    [SOLVED] RGB headache with 3-pin and 4-pin products ?

    Hello guys and happy new year. Even though i consider myself an pc enthusiast im not that knowledgble about RGB, i didnt ever used many rgb products in the past and the few which i had with rgb lights i didnt try to control them before(or i just disable them). But the last year after some pc...
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    [SOLVED] loud coil whine ?

    seems that my gpu is making a louder coil whine noise than before , at least I suspect of my GPU since it was before the component that was doing that and I´ve only changed my CPU+Mb+RAM´s and add a 2tb HDD (WD black) . the loud coil whine only happens on games and seems to happen from time to...
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    [SOLVED] Pc won´t post with ERP enabled

    Hi , Today I have enabled ERP in bios settings in the morning , and few hours ago I´ve turned on the computer and the monitor stayed black .... I did that a couple of times and only pressing the reset button would make the display show something . So I have disabled the ERP and for now seems...
  6. Mr. White

    [SOLVED] Those awful power indicator LEDs

    Hi! Can those power indicator LEDs just be disabled some way, or is the only way to get rid of these putting tape over them? Is it safe to tape them? Asus Rog Strix RTX 2070 Super OC
  7. Mr. White

    [SOLVED] System Fans - CPU Cooling

    Hi! So, my system temps are okay, but it's maybe too loud sometimes. The question is, should the system fans look at CPU or SYSTEM temperature when setting their speed? Now when my Ryzen 7 2700x temp is jumping 43 --> 51 --> 43 fast, the system fans are doing the same thing at their speed, but...
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    [SOLVED] I Think I´ve made a mistake !

    hi , I was working on my computer today and I had to reconnect my GPU PCI-e cable ... the problem here is that I was with PSU power switch on , computer was off but the power cord connected too. I usually don´t forget to switch off the PSU switch but this me it have happen . the pc have turned...
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    [SOLVED] GPU temperatures seems higher than before

    hi , Yesterday I was stressing my system on AIDA 64 as I bought a new power supply and already have done 3 stress tests on GPU only , I decided to do one final test to the whole system , but on that test the GPU is with higher temps that on the tests that I did to stress test the gpu only , I...
  10. raisonjohn

    Info PSU Comparison Table (A Sortable Database of Desktop PSU/SMPS)

    A consolidated list of Desktop PSU/SMPS (Power Supply Units/Switch-Mode Power Supplies) for comparison of different brands and models (the link to the list below opens to a shared Google Spreadsheet, no sign-in is required): Link: POWER SUPPLY UNIT COMPARISON TABLE - A Sortable Database of...
  11. agentshadowolf

    [SOLVED] Which is the best way to have your case fans installed?

    I have four fans currently in my case that I bought, I have one in the back one in the front and two at the top and they're all 120mm. I want to know is it better to install them to where they're bringing cool air into the case or should I have them all install to where they're blowing hot air...
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    Question First Build Issues

    ORIGINAL POST https://pcpartpicker.com/forums/topic/311121-first-build-motherboard-has-red-light-and-pc-will-not-boot: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zxdpkd This is my first build. After I set everything up it would not boot. The CPU cooler fan spins for a few seconds then shuts off then...
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    How to setup new headphones.

    I just bought the DT990 600 OHM headphones. Im not very savvy with headphones. Im running them off my X99 Taichi MOBO. I use it mainly for gaming (Csgo,Fortnite) i heard the headphones have good directional audio. and for music. i dont have an amp or dac. What eq do i use and what settings...
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    headphones not working

    i recently upgraded my motherboard and cpu and have windows 10 installed and everything was working fine but my headphones are not working suddenly. i have the drivers installed and my pc detects that the audio and mic jack is connected but no sound is coming through, i have checked on my phone...
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    PC randomly shuts off but power lights stay on

    I have a GUA2600BST by CyperPowerPC and since sometime in February of this year my computer has been randomly turning off, but the power lights stay on. This usually happens when I’m playing games though. It has been occurring more and more frequently the past few months. I replaced the CPU fan...
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    PSU for i7 8700k OCd and 2 GTX 1080Ti ROG Poseidon SLI OCd?

    Hello, As title says, I would like to know what is a good wattage for a PSU for this rig. i7 8700K @ 5.0Ghz, maybe push 5.2Ghz if possible. 2 GTX 1080Ti ROG Poseidon SLI @2100Mhz, 20% over voltage (based on what I've seen online abput this GPU). I picked a SeaSonic Prime Ultra 1000W 80+...
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    Files disappears from Local Disk D

    I was listening to the music when I realized most of the files from Local Disk D disappears. Important files are also lost. There's nothing in the Recycle Bin. I think it moves to somewhere in the computer accidently. Where can I find the lost files?
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    Bought new gaming PC - 3 random crashes last night

    Hey guys! I bought this PC and received it yesterday: https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-GXIVR8020A4-Desktop-i5-7400-7200RPM/dp/B0747W15QL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518011547&sr=8-1&keywords=GXIVR8020A4 I bought it in used condition (still directly from Amazon) and was able to save about 100$...
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    Mixing G Skill Ram

    I currently have 2x4GB G Skill DDR3 1600Mhz PC3-12800 CL8 in my Asus P8P67 PRO L1155. I've happened across a single stick of 4GB G Skill DDR3 1600Mhz PC3-12800 CL7. I also have an i5-2500k if that matters. I'm wondering if it won't even be worth seeing if adding the 3rd stick of ram will work...
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    Adding Memory to My System

    I have a Lenovo Bantry CRB motherboard currently using 2 of 4 available DIMM slots for 8GB of memory. The MB is capable of running 16GB of RAM. I have two sitcks from an old machine that can add 4GB of RAM two my machine. All of the specs match my existing RAM (speed, pins, etc.). Can someone to...
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    Marantz SR6010 doesn't recognize subwoofer

    Hi, I have a problem with my new Marantz SR6010, it won't recognize my older UniQue JWS A8 Active Subwoofer, it won't even get me a test tone from the sub. It shouldn't be anything wrong with the sub since it works fine when I plug it into my old TEAC DR-H300 receiver. I've tried all the...
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    Pair i5 6500 or i7 6700 with H110M Motherboard a bad idea?

    First of all. I'm not asking advise to build a gaming desktop as I already have the desktop. The thing is I need to know if I really need to replace the motherboard I currently have. I5 6500 Corsair Value Select 8 GB DDR4 2133 Mhz 1 TB WD blue 64 MB Samsung 850 EVO M.2 250 GB I have MSI H110M...
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    How to use PC internet in Mobile via USB

    How do i use my pc internet in android mobile on marshmallow OS via usb i tried but it doesn't work. can someone explain me the steps?
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    how to move photos from galaxy grand prime device onto a SD memory card

    how to move photos from galaxy grand prime device onto a SD memory card it dies nit give me an option.
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    Internet based question

    So I have a motherboard that has On-board LAN. I can't really get the Ethernet cable to reach (Different room altogether). So am I able to buy a "Wireless network adapter" and install it without the On-board LAN conflicting? Currently my Build is https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/7w2QvV (Not...
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    Can my PC run like this?

    so im looking to upgrade my PC. Here are my new Specs: CASE: Thermaltake Versa H23 ATX Mid Tower Case CPU: Intel i5 4460 GPU: Asus Turbo 1060gtx Mainboard: MSI H81M-34 RAM: 8 GB Power supply: be quiet BN241 OR corsair VS550??? my budget is not that high can the be quiet power supply get the...
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    My mobo won't detect my mic

    I have a headset that has one 3.5mm jack so I got myself an audio splitter dongle, yet it still won't detect or when it does there are lots of static. I tried both my front and rear audio ports as well as boosting my mic volume up but it won't work...
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    Asus Pro Gaming Z170i not recognizing m.2 drive

    I have a Asus Pro Gaming Z170i (the mini ITX one) and a Samsung Evo 960 which I'm using to build a new rig. However, when the BIOS loads it is not detecting the M.2 drive in any way. When the list of drives loads it has "M.2: N/A." Similarly, when I attempt to install windows 10, no available...
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    Half of my 5TB hard drive partitioned to cd rom?

    I just did a new build and install and my 5tb hard drive partitioned 3tb to a cd rom. I am unable to format this partition and i cant merge to the c: drive. I dont know how this happened and am willing to reformat everything if necessary...
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    Quadro 4000 in a HP Z220? Power supply questions

    Hello everybody, I recently bought a second hand Z220 workstation for reasonable money to upgrade my aging work equipment at home at least a bit. Since this is my first time owning an actual workstation I didn't realise I'd be so limited at upgrades, such as a PSU for example. The dedicated...
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    Auto-shutoff at varying workloads, unknown source, custom build

    Problem: My PC will power off (instantly not the whole "shutting down" screen) at seemingly random times, i.e. nothing running, youtube only, a blizzard game, civilization 5, basically I see no trend. Not only does it power off, it stays off, i cant turn it on again via case power or motherboard...
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    new build no display everything is working fine.

    Just bought a new pc build. -Asus maximus viii ranger -intel i5 6600k -gigabyte gtx1060 g1 -16gb ram balistix -cosair h100i v2 -evga 650w supernova -nzxt s340 I've plug everything to accordingly, when i turn on the power the fans are spinning the LED lighted up, BUT theres no display showing...
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    Is my Internet speed good for gaming?

    I tested the internet speed from my smartphone and I get. 40~ ms ping 9~ mbps download 1~ mbps upload The download and the upload speeds on my pc are the same but when I try to play cod I get 100+ ping. It doesn't really affect the gameplay but should I worry about something? Also, will I get...
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    forgot my password and i cant get in my computer

    My girlfriend forgot the password on my Aspire one now i cantando get in
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    Freezing lagging with new upgrades

    I just bought new ram cpu and mobo, I am experiencing freezing lagging and random hang ups I have switched out RAM with my roommate to see if it's ram related does not appear to be my build is as follows Asus m5a97 2.0 mobo Amd fx 83000 2 8gb go kill rip jaw 4 ram sticks Nvidia 970 gtx 4gb 750...
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    2016 3d workstation build for under 4k

    (2X) Intel Xeon E5-2620 V3 2.4GHz 6-Core Processor Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Asus Z10PE-D16 WS SSI EEB Dual-CPU LGA2011-3 Motherboard Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) Registered DDR4-2133 Memory Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280...
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    BSOD Bad Pool Caller HELP!

    Hey guys I've just built my new computer however am getting heaps of BSOD saying bad pool caller. I've downloaded blue screen view and here is what comes up. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mkgxarl8r71xpao/bsod1.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/4z3il1e3qrhxnqt/bsod3.png?dl=0...
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    MSI GTX 970 4gb gaming videocards turn on but not detected by windows , just said turn down and conect pci e cables

    mobo msi z77a-g45 i5 2500k ssd sandisk 256gb for windows 10 and caviar blue 1tb for data psu 750 w 8gb pny slr8 I instaled the card and said turn down and conect PCI E cables i put 1 x6pin and logo msi turn on no fans and no video, i put the 8 pin pci e cable and fans turn on but no video and...
  39. dalinkwent

    Custom PSU Cables for Seasonic X-850 (KM3)

    So I've been looking for custom cables for an upcoming build and I finally found what I thought was the right set. I recently looked into it further and found out that these cables were for the Seasonic X-1000, 1050 and 1250. My question is do you guys think that they'll work? The reason I...
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    1.4 volts for 4790k?

    So here's my scenario: • I want my chip to overclock to 4.7 GHz • I want at LEAST 5 years out of this chip • My PC isn't on 24/7. It'll be on 4 hours maximum week days, possibly more on weekends at most for daily use, unless I leave it on once in a while to render/video edit • I have an...