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Forum discussion tagged with Candy.
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    [SOLVED] Games to play while kids watch

    Hi, may I have some suggestions for pc games that I can play while my 4 and 7 yo kids are around and watch? My latest games were This War Of Mine, Black the Fall, Don't Starve, The Flame in The Flood, Tesla, Giana Sisters. I love exploring, surviving, strategy, platform games, I would love to be...
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    R5 2600 compatibility

    Is the Ryzen 5 2600 compatible with the motherboard in the Dell Inspiron 5675 (AMD Promontory x370 is the motherboard I believe)?
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    PC Froze, turned back on and No Signal

    Before saying it's my monitor, I am sure my monitor is not at fault. How it happened: I was playing a game when I then tried to alt+tab out to check other applications- which then was not working. Finally it managed to work after a long delay, when I saw my taskbar was missing as well as the...
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    turbo boost and laptop temperatures

    Hey guys. I bought a new laptop to game on the go. During gaming it would regulary be in the 80-86 range with a spike or two to 89-91. I turned off turbo boost using the power options and the temperature improved dramatically up to -20 c, but I feel I lost too much performance. my question is...
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    Can't find # key

    I can't find # key on my keyboard
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    PSU dont start

    Hello i just bought an CX550M i connected but pc won´t start.. I think i did something wrong or i dont know, it´s my first semi-modular PSU How can i test it or i find any installation guide with photos?
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    Monitor display flickering black screen while playing

    Pls help me , everytime i play any games on steam or lol in the game it will sometimes flicker black screen without no reason , i check my hdmi cable and test to other monitor , it works totally fine , uninstall drivers and reinstall in safe mode , the flickering is still there , i bought my...
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    New PSU Upgrade and now PC won’t use my drives!

    First off, my pc specs: OS: Windows 10 Home Processor: i7 7700k @ 4.2Ghz CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Evo 212 Memory: 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance Mobo: MSI Z270 A-Pro Graphics card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid HDD: WD Blue 1TB SSD: WD Blue 256GB PSU: EVGA 850w G3 80+ Gold Case: DIYPC Skyline So...
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    Sony Vaio Home Entertainment PC

    Hi guys! I need some help. Just purchased Sony Vaio Home Entertainment PC model VGX-TP3Z. It's actually all in one desktop pc based on notebook parts. I've got already upgraded HDD and RAM. Now I'm looking upgrade processor. Can anybody tell me please witch one best CPU would fit into my...
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    'Darknet' Heads To PSVR On March 7

    "Darknet," an Oculus Rift launch title, will head to the PlayStation VR platform on March 7. The award-winning game is about "cyberpunk hacking in virtual reality" as depicted by node-based puzzles. 'Darknet' Heads To PSVR On March 7 : Read more
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    Can I Run GTA 5 ?

    Hello Guys !! I've Buyed A GT 710 For My Dell Optiplex 380 Specs : Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Msi Geforce GT 710 2GB 250W PSU 4Gb DDR3 I Need To Know Guys If These Specs Can Run GTA 5 Or i Must Upgrade The Cpu To A Quad Core Q6600 Because When I Searched , I've Founded That He Have The Same...
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    Changing Partition Type

    Hello, when reinstalling Windows 8.1 on my formatted HDD, I tried to partition the drive. 350mb was set as the primary drive and the 930gb was labeled the system partition. I installed the OS onto the larger "System" partition. Is there a way to change which partition is the system and which is...
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    Help!!! MSI BIOS reading my CPU at 80 degrees celcius...

    I've been getting many black screens while gaming which seemed weird and so I decided to research as to why this was happening, turns out it was because of my pc overheating, after entering the BIOS I see my cpu running at 80 degrees celcius... I have no idea how to fix this please help.
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    Crucial Goes 'Ballistix - By Micron'

    Crucial announced that its Ballistix line will spin off into a separate brand, Ballistix - By Micron, which will include a few memory products designed for gaming, and launch a new NVMe SSD later this year. Crucial Goes 'Ballistix - By Micron' : Read more
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    Problems with MB and Discrete Sound Card

    Hi, I installed a new build with my old discrete Sound Card. I disabled the on-board sound card from the bios. The problem is that sometimes the discrete Sound Card is working properly and sometimes windows doesn't recognize the sound card / driver at all. I tried using old driver and new...
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    How to stop Windows from reinstalling unistalled hardware

    I'm trying to disable all the unnecessary hardware from an instance of W7 I'm using for audio production. So I uninstalled all of the networking and integrated sound etc.... But when I reboot Windows re-installs all of it back. How do i stop this. This instance of W7 isn't connected to the...
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    So i dont know whats wrong with my pc

    I can turn it on and every thing but it wont post at all i think its either the mother board or the processor but i dont really know it worked just fine before when i turn it on the fans turn on and lights turn on but it wont show any thing on screen so idk if its a wire problem or any thing
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    Can I carry JUST my operating system to a SSD ?

    I will be attaching a SSD to my system And I want to carry my operating system(windows) from HDD to SSD I will not be tranferring other stuff 1-) Is it possible ? 2-) If so will I be able to reach my files in HDD ?
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    Please help me find a case.

    Hi! I am in need of a cased for my first build! Could you please help me find one under these specs? - Available in the US - Compact-ish (Mid tower ATX and smaller) - Blue accents would be nice, but if not, black. - I would also like LED lighting, if possible. Thank you! AJ
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    Samsung sound bar issue

    Help. My problem is just the opposite of others I have read in this forum. I can not get the sound bar to stay off. I turn it off and hours later it turns itself back on. If I leave the cable box on, the tv audio goes on thru the sound bar. Any ideas how to get the sound bar to stop doing this?
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    Custom pcs vs Prebuilt Branded pcs for those who don't know

    I want yall to say where I am right in these points & correct me where I am wrong Now put Alienware , XPS or Envy aside & compare normal Branded pcs with Custom ones Only a noob would refer to a Custom pc as ''Non/Un Branded '' they fail to realize that the parts are Branded I personally...
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    Dell Vostro 1450 windows 10 Display Driver!!!

    Hey Guyzz i have just installed Windows 10 on the Dell vostro 1450 ......all things and features are nice but the display driver is not working, (ie) it shows low resolution ..... i cant find the windows 10 driver for the display, Can anyone Help me OUT.....!!!!!!!!
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    Can't create System Image on HD(Windows 7)

    Before I upgrade to WIndows 10 I wan't to create a system image in case something goes wrong and also to back up some files. I have two separate drives, one is an SSD for the OS/Drivers and one is a mechanical hard drive for storage. I'm trying to create a System Image to the mechanical hd but...
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    i3 or A8

    Planning : 1. Processor ? 2. Mobo ? 3.G.skill RipjawsX Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2400MHz Desktop RAM 4.Corsair VS450 450 Watt PSU 5.MSI Geforce GT740 2GB DDR5 NVidia PCI E Graphic Card (N740-2GD5) 6.Toshiba Canvio Basic A2 2.5 Inch 1TB External Hard Disk pls suggest which processor would be...
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    W10 upgrade problem

    Hey guys when i go to $Windows folder and run the setup i get this error: 0x80070002 (windows was unable to locate required installation file boot.wim...)
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    Building a new rig : what graphics card ?

    I'm currently deciding the components I will use in my new gaming rig and would greatly appreciate some advice. I would like to know what is best : one of the most powerful GTX 970 available, or one of the cheapest 980 ? How about performance right out of the box, and how about performance in...
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    Best graphics cards under INR 20k and a the cheapest processor that wont bottleneck it.

    Hi guys I'd like to know the best gpu at INR 20k top buck and I'd also want a good cpu that wont bottleneck the graphics processor unit. I had shortlisted the 2GB MSI GTX 960 and the i5 4460. But I quickly found out that GTX 960 was an outdated card. In real I would want to a budget of around...
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    R9 390 vs GTX 970 - Not just benchmarks, Talking about being Future Proof and support

    I'm going to spend maximum 350$ for my new graphic card for my new PC. Before creating this thread I've read most of other similar threads but none of them answered my questions. I saw benchmarks of R9 390 that performed better than GTX 970. But Nvidia has some nice features like GameWorks...
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    FX-8320e oc help

    i have a FX-8320e overclocked to 4.3 ghz at 1.413v in the cores 1.572 on vcore how much higher is my limit this is also my main/ gaming comuter
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    HD 7900 series driver for AMD R9 280X - Blurry, display does not fit monitor

    With the AMD Radeon HD 7900 series driver my screen does not properly fit my monitor, I tried using CCC to upscale it but it becomes blurry. The weird thing is that when i uninstall the driver so my computer uses vgasave the screen fits perfectly and the image is sharp. If it is any help, in...
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    Need help with build. Choosing a case, I'm afraid of overheating.

    Hello. I am building my new PC right now. But I really think I made some mistakes in my shopping list. Here are the components I already bought: 1. Athlon X4 860k 2. Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H MICRO ATX 3. Thermaltake SE 530W The problem is in Thermaltake PSU. After buying this I have read that...
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    What wattage is needed at minimum and what would be safest?

    case Mobo CPU GPU Power supplys im considering prefered: This Safest?: This I would like the cheapest possible but if the 700W isn't safe enough then I will get the 750W
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    Adding memory - my model is discontiniued

    I want to add 8 gb memory to my computer, but the model I already have installed isn't for sale anymore: http://www.proshop.no/RAM/Kingston-8GB-DDR3-1600MHz-(2x4)-HyperX-2281617.html?utm_source=AutoEmails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OrderReview# Seeing I will have two different models...
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    I need help building a gaming pc

    can you please tell me witch computer is better for gaming 1.http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheGameNexus/saved/9D9BD3 2.http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4XTDNG 3.CPU-AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor RAM-G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB GPU-MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB Motherboard-Asus M5A97 R2.0 Storage-Western...
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    Should I change my psu?

    Hello In my new build I am using my 4 maybe 5 year old psu(forgot how old) Scythe Kamariki 4 750watt 80plus psu. It doesnt have a medal color,just 80 plus. There is not any problems with it. Should I keep it or change to a newer psu? I have a i7 4790K, 16gb DDR3 ram, 1ssd, 2hdd, 3 case...
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    Good components, lame gaming performance. What's wrong? :(

    Here's my problem: I've built quite a good computer for gaming (I think), but it has performance issues ranging from mild to serious. This stuff has haunted me for almost two years and is driving me nuts. In 2013 I first upgraded my computer and started gaming again. I had an AMD FX 8150, a...
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    Wireless Extension Query - Daisy Chaining

    Hi everyone. I have to set up wifi around the parents' home. Before people say to go for powerlines, unfortunately upstairs and downstairs are actually 2 separate electricity boxes, therefore the lines do not communicate. Powerlines are out. sounds daft, but ive tried and doesnt work. its an...
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    How to Downgrade windows 8 to windows 7 on Inspiron 15R (5520, Mid 2012)

    I want to degrade my window 8 to windows 7 of my dell laptop Inspiron 15R (5520, Mid 2012) so please guide me
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    I know what these blue screen codes are when overclocking, but where are the settings on the MSI Z87 G45 gaming board?

    I know where Vcore is, Uncore voltage and VCCIN is but what are the rest. Here are the codes: I am overclocking the 4670k and keep getting 0x124 error code. I don't know where the QPI/VTT setting is on my MSI Z87-G45 motherboard. 0x101 = increase vcore 0x124 = increase/decrease QPI/VTT first...
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    AMD 8750m Vs GT 720m in 3Dmark11

    Hi Forum, First of all, i ordered a Lenovo G510 because it was a great deal for the money. (500pounds). The Specs are: -intel i7 4700MQ -Amd 8750m 2gb (probably GDDR3) So i wanted to compare the GPU to the GT720m and it turned to be that AMD...