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    [SOLVED] What do you think? Should I go with this setup?

    Hello all, First time builder converting from xbox. I have never played on PC before however I have put in so much time researching and learning everything. I went from nothing and I feel as now I have a decent understanding of PC building. My budget is $1,500 Canadian but I kind of went...
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    [SOLVED] First PC Build - No clue whats good or not - Budget $1,500 CAD or less

    Looking to build my first PC (coming over from xbox). I have no idea whats good or not whether i should build or purchase a prebuild (especially since parts are expensive because of Covid). Im open to suggestions or people sending over full builds - keep in mind i dont know anything so...
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    Is my AM4 socket broken?

    I Bought a motherboard for my new build since my last PCs mobo somehow got a lot of pins bent while being used and I haven't got my CPU yet but I put everything in the case to save space and I noticed this: http://
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    Upgrade HP Pavilion P7-1234

    I have a HP Pavilion P7-1234 pc and i was wondering if i could upgrade it for the game X-Plane 11. Recommended Hardware Requirements: CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster Memory: 16-24 GB RAM or more Video Card: a DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel with at least 4...
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    100% Active Disk Usage

    Hi guys, For some time my PC has been running slow, and I have worked out that this occurs when the HDD reaches 100% active disk usage. What I have done so far for no success: - Disk defrag - Virus scan (No viruses) - Ran Chkdsk (No bad sectors) - Ran SeaTools tests (HDD failed 'Self Drive Test'...
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    is it worth it HD 7850

    hi i found a hd 7850 for 300 sek about 35 usd and i will be saving up for the g4560 or the ryzen 1200 and ofcourse i'll upgrade maybe to a 1050ti or 1060 but just when i save up and what budget psu works for it
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    Looking for thoughts on this build(will be my first build) trying to future proof the best i can in the 1500$ price range

    i am trying to stay in the 1500$ price range for my first build. i am open to intel vs AMD I have a Case (digital storm Maurader) i bought 4 years ago and a 600W corsair GS i could try and cannibalize and a 1TB hard drive. like the title says i am trying to future proof the best i can. the...
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    Do all the screws that you need for a pc come in the case?

    For example, the graphics card screws, psu screws, hdd and ssd screws. do they all come in the case? if so how do i tell them apart?
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    Low performance on my New setup (gtx750ti)

    Oke i got a new pc and it worked okey when i got it, i expected more but it was way better than the old laptop i had. But now its just getting ridiculous. My setup: amd fx4300 4.0ghz 8gb ram GTX750ti And i get some rly bad fps For example: League of legends on medium 30fps when idling. Help...
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    Custom PC Doesn't Turn On -Fan Will Move for a Split Second

    Hello! I recently got into PC Building, and decided to make a low end, cheap computer. Here are the specs: AMD A8-7600 w/ Integrated Graphics MSI A68HM-E33 V2 FM2+ Avexir DDR3 240-Pin (2x4 GB) 215w Compucase Corp PSU WL 1TB 64 Cache Hard Drive Because I was going for a cheaper build, I wanted...
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    Start Menu Right Click Issues

    When I'm in the start menu in my windows 7 install (dual boot 7 and 10 different ssd's) and I right click a program, I get a TON of options, at least half that Im not interested in and some from software no longer installed. I have send to toys installed and have tried shell:send to but these...
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    replaced my motherboard using old components

    So I replaced my motherboard with the same model, and everything else connected besides my CPU heatsink is the same. But when I boot up my system I get the bios flash and then nothing for about 2 minutes and then screen turns black. What do I do I tried connecting usb with Windows on it but I...
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    My laptop gets hot when i game

    Hey guys, when i game the side of my laptop where the air flows through is very hot, i touched it to see how hot it was and it burnt my finger a little. This is my laptop http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834298771.
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    How to manage 2 storage devices?

    I just built my first pc today, and I have never used an ssd/hdd before. I love this configuration, but what is the best way to manage which files go where on the pc? What are the best utilities to determine which files go to which drive and how do I move files easily? Thank you in advance.
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    WD my passport ultra 2tb making a clicking sound

    WD my passport ultra 2tb making a clicking sound and the driver is not found
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    Dirty bomb heat

    Hello guys! I downloaded the game "Dirty Bomb" off steam and began to run it. I didn't need to change any settings and it ran fine. I decided to put my hand over the fan output and it was burning hot. I felt the back of my pc and that was even hotter. It felt like it was about to melt. I am...
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    Intermitten Black Screen on Lenovo Yoga y510p when Playing Netflix with HDMI through my amplifier

    My laptop is plugged into my NAD T748 amplifier, which then goes to the tv. This doesn't happen when I plug directly into the tv, I still hear sound from the amp, but the display goes black, when it had been working until I started Netflix. When I remove and reinsert the cable into the laptop...
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    Possible shorting between Motherboard and case

    I decided to change my case from a Nanoxia Deep Silence 1, to a Corsair 500r. However, when I attempted to start the computer the leds and fans start for a fraction of a second, then any subsequent attempts produce nothing. I have made sure I am connecting the front panel correctly. If I put all...
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    how to control CPU FAN i7 3770k

    my motherboard is z77 ds3h
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    Cooler for Intel i5 4670 (1150)

    Hello everyone! I am wondering what type of fan/heatsink cooler I should get that will be compatible with my set up! For my case I just bought this... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133210 The Mobo is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981...