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    Windows 10 PC stuck on "Choose an Option" Loop

    Tried all options several times but return to the choose option page. Eventually I got in but wondering what to do if happens again.
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    More cpu power Ryzen 5 or i7 ?

    4 month ago i bought a i5 6600k and it's doing a good job With Ryzen 5 1600 and above you do get alot of maximum performance and good single core performance, where intel is better at gaming but maximum performance is not as good as Ryzen 5. I had just a little more than 2 years an i7 4790k...
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    PC won't boot to Windows

    I just built a new PC. I was able to install windows with almost no issues. The problem is whenever I restart the computer it won't boot up, it will just go to a dark screen. I then have to force it to shut down before starting it again and the BIOS comes up. From there I can boot the SSD to...
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    Intel i7 4790 Compatibility

    My processor and motherboard seem to be getting older, so I need to start making upgrades. My question is does the Intel i7 4790 only work with lga1150 motherboards?
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    Toshiba laptop works with ac adaptor and removed battery...??? :(

    Toshiba laptop works via ac adaptor and without battery.. Problem is that if I put my battery back in, laptop doesn't turn on and doesn't charge... It's a Toshiba L15w-b1303 I thought the power jack was the problem...so I bought a new power jack and replaced the old power jack. I also bought...
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    Is 50 degrees C too hot while just browsing internet?

    My computer recently overheated and crashed. It wouldn't turn on until I had a friend look at it. Now it turns on, but even when I'm just browsing the internet I've seen it jump to 52C max. Is this too hot? Is my hardware on it's last leg? I don't remember my cpu running this hot before. Also...
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    Good joystick for flight sims

    I am looking for a joystick around $50 canadian. I would play x plane 11 Thanks!
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    Can A Molex 4 Pin Connector Be used to Provide 4 Pin (Optional) Power For CPU Overclocking?

    I do not have a 4 pin EPS 12V connector and my 8 pin EPS 12V is already in use. Can I use one of the 4 pin molex connectors to supply 4 pin EPS 12V with an adapter?
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    Confused about amazon purchase

    I recently bought a few parts for my new PC from amazon (Corsair vengeance ram, corsair RMX 650 PSU and a Hyper 212 x CPU cooler) and i have only been charged for the CPU cooler (this was 3 days ago) and i haven't been charged for the PSU or Ram. I bought all 3 at the same time and they have all...
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    wrong bios password

    how to bypass an incorrect bios password
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    Overheating Problem? IDK

    What and where is Temp3, 4, 5, and 6 located? Those temps always say 100c+ and I think that is the reason my computer is crashing. Are these reads faulty or are they really over 100c? And if so how do I fix it?
  12. launcht

    Gigabyte 1080 Price Before 1080 TI Release

    Since the 1080 TI is now released, I was wondering the Gigabyte's version of 1080 has lowered in price or not, since I did not check before the release. This version ( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/V4M323/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-windforce-oc-8g-video-card-gv-n1080wf3oc-8gd )
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    Do i have enough fans

    My build has 2 fans in the front CPU: ryzen 7 1700 (I'll probably overclock) GPU: Msi gtx 1060 gaming x MB: Msi b350m gaming pro RAM: 8GB DDR4 2400MHz SSD: 120gb HDD: I will be adding one soon OS: windows 10 home (64 bit) please tell me if I have enough fans and also some personal opinions on my...
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    re: Asus H87M-PLUS motherboard

    Computer given to me by my son. He experienced BSODs not sure the frequency. I get BSODs almost daily for multiple reasons. IF I need a new motherboard can I get another brand/type? If so how would I begin a search for one that is compatible with the above H87M-Plus and/or is it even feasable.
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    Wont let me reset

    I have a windows 10 desktop. I tried to factory reset and delete all files and reinstall windows 10. It starts the reset and gets to 31% then stops and says undoing changes. Why does it do this. How do I fix this. I want to reset my pc and clean it up so I can keep it and not have it be so slow
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    is this backlight bleed on the dell s2716dg

    is this backlight bleed on the dell s2716dg or is the dell s2716dg spouse to have a little light at the bottom of the screen because this is my second one because my other one had the same problem and i sent it back and got a refurb one hers the picture...
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    PSU with a new GPU

    Can I run a gtx 960 4gb OC with my current build:https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-AMD-730-Desktop-Computer-FX-4300/dp/B01LAMXYYK/ref=sr_1_31?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487445822&sr=1-31&keywords=gaming+computer but I now have a FX-6300. The PSU is a TR2 430.
  18. _nohagan

    Q67 Mobo and ivy bridge

    I currently have a DQ67OW motherboard with a q67 chipset, it has a i5 2500 installed. If i wanted to upgrade to an ivy bridge cpu could I? Ive heard q67 does not support ivy bridge even though it is the same socket
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    is 18 A on PCIE power conector enough for GTX 970

    Im buying an MSI GTX 970, and it requires a 8 pin power connector, now i got a antec true power trio PSU, with 18 A on a single 6 pin PCIE connector. Question at hand is if it's enough to power the GPU with a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter.
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    Upgrading Dell XPS 8700 Motherboard with ASUS B150M-A/M.2

    Hello! I am new to pc hardware things so I am getting confuse with all the information I found on the internet. It'll be glad if I can get some help here :) I want to add a Samsung 960 EVO SSD to my XPS 8700 but I found that the motherboard do not support it so I plan to changing it to ASUS...
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    A program is creating root files without my consent

    So within the passed week, a folder began being created without my knowing how it got there in my C: drives main root. I delete the folder and it's contents, but it keeps being created. It's also worth noting it's filled with odd files, with random names and file types. As well, the folders name...
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    Motherboard Or PSU Problem Need Help

    Hi and thanks for taking time to look at my issue, i am having a problem with back usbs on mobo non of them are working, well working correctly i wonder if the motherboard has gone faulty or if its my power supply i have powercool 850auba power supply my motherboard is the 960GC-GS FX. the...
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    Unable to format or copy data to pendrive

    I am having issues with 2 pendrives so i will explain them separately Problem 1 ) I was formatting my pendrive to make it bootable but it failed and now my PC is unable to read it showing unable to recognize the pendrive. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling its software using devmgmt but it...
  24. bogdanretry

    CPU overclocking problem

    Hello guys,I have this problem with my cpu it's not overclocking in game.I have an i5 4460,gtx 1070 msi gaming x 16gb ram MB: MSI H97 GAMING 3 120gb ssd , 1TB sshd and psu COOLER MASTER G550M. So I was playing mafia 3 and I was watching the stats and I saw that my cpu wont overclock atall.It's...
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    Expire soon? Help?

    "your windows license will expire soon" is what I started seeing once upon loading my pc after a windows 10 update. This is a legit copy, and I did the free upgrade years ago when it was announced. Under the computer's system tab it says my windows is indeed ACTIVATED so what's with this...