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  1. N1njaDestr0yer

    [SOLVED] Need Help, Upgrading from an i7 4770k

    Hello There, I am curious to know as the title says. I am looking to buy/build a newer "second" PC.... As technology advances I feel like a 4770k will not be able to keep up or play any newer games that get released without a FPS Config or tweaking the games to run potato mode graphics... Which...
  2. Poioc

    [SOLVED] Is there a connection between quality of monitor and processor demands?

    I´m planning on investing in a new monitor and have read that the resolution, refresh rate, response time etc. is contributing in defining the demands of the processor. If that is correct, then I may need to upgrade my processor as it is a few years old by now. Therefore I´ll ask if this is...
  3. AmeedMv

    [SOLVED] Recommendations Needed for a PC Build

    Hey fellow members, A little story but bear with me. So I've been thinking of getting a prebuilt from a US system integrator for quite some time. However since I am not living in the US, the prebuilt would be shipped on a very long route. Despite most providers having stellar packaging and...
  4. Brzoskwin

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 3400G/ PRO 3350G

    Hi. Is it worth to buy Ryzen 5 PRO 3350G instead of Ryzen 5 3400G? 3350G costs $170 and 3400G costs $217. Is there a big difference in CPU permormance or iGPU efficiency?
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    [SOLVED] My first Pc, please help!

    I’m new to this all so could someone check if my pc would work with these parts, please. I can get items a different prices, just want to check how good the [gaming] performance and so forth would be. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($172.39 @ Newegg)...
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    Build Advice [SOLVED] Cannot install Windows on the new build

    Hi Everyone, First post here. I have searched through the forum for answers but could not find the working ones for me yet. I am having a problem trying to get the "simple"window installation to work. I have done this before, but this time it just doesnt work and I do not know why. This is...
  7. MSYF27

    [SOLVED] Some opinions on various options for a build

    What I'm trying to accomplish for this build is primarily for school and it will firmly be still my set-up after I graduate. I am under a creative course ( primarily digital, so 3D animation and video editing). Software wise it vary's on the teacher of the subject on what programs they prefer...
  8. K

    [SOLVED] Need upgrade advice for a GTX 1660 based PC build

    My current PC specs, CPU - Intel i7 2600k Motherboard - Intel DH67BL RAM - 8GB - Hyper X Fury GPU - AMD Radeon HD 7850 I bought GTX 1660 but unfortunately my 2nd gen Intel Processor and motherboard is too old to support without BIOS update even though the board has all the facilities for the...
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    [SOLVED] Will this computer work fine?

    Hello. I am searching parts for a new pc. I chose some from Amazon. Pcpartpicker gave no compatibility issues. But i am not sure, will this computer work? Part list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07KNMH629/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&mv_size_name=0&mv_style_name=0...
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    Question Will G-sync help me in this situation?

    So there's a big sale in my local shop on monitors, and I can't quite decide which of the three would be the best for me (mainly gaming). If it helps, my rig is quite good, and my GPU (Phoenix GLH 1080) does support G-Sync. I would prefer to play on 1920x1080, as I don't really need more...
  11. subtopewds

    Question What's causing my build to fail?

    CPU: i7 4790K CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED GPU: PALIT GTX 1070 JetStream 8GB RAM: 8GB Hyper-X Fury DDR3 1866MHz Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97x Gaming GT PSU: BeQuiet Dark Power Pro P9 550W Case: Cooler Master E500L STORAGE: 64GB SDD for the system + 1TB SAMSUNG HDD Some of the...
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    Is this a good graphics card

    Is the nividia GTX 870m better than the 950m or 960m.
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    Best Cheap Gaming Build

    Hey there, my budget is REALLY only 300-400 USD with 500 seriously pushing it. I don't need a overkill machine that will play Evolved on Ultra-High or anything but I do need something that can get me off the low settings of smite: CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon 64 X2 2.7 GHz CPU Speed: Info...
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    dell 3542 or 7537?

    So i'm looking for a notebook, that can handle games aswell. Which one is better for that? Specs: Dell Inspiron 7537: Intel® Core™ i5 4200U 6 GB RAM Nvidia GeForce 750M 2GB Dell Inspiron 3542: Intel® Core™ i7 4510U 4 GB RAM Nvidia GeForce 840M 2GB If you choose one, tell me why! Thank you!
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    motherboards and gaming

    I looking for a motherboard that good with gaming and multitasking I want to know if i have to get a atx or micro atx or something else?? I just don't know...the cpu is a Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core and i want to know IF ican overclock and i im just asking and i don't know what...
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    Is a FX-4300 good for gaming?

    ^^ And also, could it play the new games coming out? (I got a 7850 to with it) Also, what is a cheap and good motherboard to go with it?