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"Cell phone related questions belong on Tomsguide. Tom's Hardware is for computer questions." This comment is what I saw after asking a question about an iPhone's OS (iOS). Not only does Tom's Hardware have a section dedicated to mobile devices, and more specifically, Android, but modern cell...

For my first build, I've been looking at monitors, and found a couple that seem good, but I'm not sure which one to go with. Can you guys help me out? The three displays are as follows. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0ZRR50/ref=twister_B07NRVZ5T3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1...

Hey. I have a strange problem with my MSI GV72 7RE. After "MSI Dragon Center" and "System Control Manager (SCM)" installation (dedicated to my laptop, I tried installing version from the CD I had in box, and newest from MSI site), after unplugging battery I have BSOD with code :"CRITICAL...

Hello all, I just purchased my first gaming PC and realize my PC build came with only 1x 16Gb Ram. I know this is called single memory channel but would it be too late to purchase another exact ram and make it a dual memory channel ram? I have read a few threads saying how it would be too late...

I need a video card that supports either 2 vga and 2 dvi or 4 of either/or. Can anyone help. My ViewSonic Monitors only support these 2 connections. No gaming just spreadsheets and open web pages for business. thank you!

Hey guys, Im waiting for 3rd gen ryzen and I was looking at the boards for am4. Now, I know that chances are new boards will release that more "Officially" support the 3rd gen ryzen, Im looking specifically at the 3600 model. do you guys thing Asus Rog Strix X370-F Gaming would handle it well...

Hello, i have a dual monitor dell p2317h setup. Sometimes but not always i will get vertical and horizontal trembling lines on one of them or both, even if i take the cable out the prompt that says no signal has the same lines on it. After i shut them down and on a few times or restart the pc...

Is it bad to upgarde my laptop that has 4 GB ddr3 ram with 4 GB DDr3L Ram? Or I should go for a similar DDr3 Ram? The laptop is Lenovo E49

So if i get the ryzen 3 2200g and a rx 570 graphics card, will the radeon vega graphics help my fps in game? Or will it do nothing. Should i just get a cheaper cpu or what? Im also very new to this whole pc thing. This is my build that im getting https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z6Vr8Y

Hello I am trying to install windows 10 (tried both enterprise and pro) via a flash drive (16 gb) I do not have access to any usb 3 / 3.1 flash drives, i am using a usb 2. I just completed building my system : Mobo: asrock z390 pro Storage: samsung nvme ssd 970 500gb on m.2 slot Ram:16 gb...

Hello! I have been having various problems with my PC recently such as random error messages, a few failed boots, and most annoyingly, stutters in Rocket League. I Googled and tried a fix to Rocket League, didn't work so I wiped my drives and reinstalled Windows and the error messages went away...

I've had a problem which started a few weeks ago and is now happening constantly. This only happens on my computer. My phone works flawlessly, as does the another computer using wireless. When I start my computer, there is no internet. It can't be connected to (the internet icon has the red...

I'm building a pc with ryzen 7 2700x, gtx 1060 and b450 tomahawk mobo. I'm wondering if 500 watt psu is good enough? I'm looking to buy a psu for $50 and or less and I'm not overclocking so I'm thinking of buying this psu...

Hi, so I just built my first PC and everything seems to work fine, but the CPU fan has inverted RPM, so when the fan stops spinning is at about 3000RPM and when its at max speed it shows about 100RPM.(Using MSI Command center and bios) This makes the fan spine super slow when the CPU is maxed...

It's confusing that a 2019 PSU says that it's compatible with a 2013 processor.

Hello. I have a big issue. So throughout my basement, I have cat5e and coax cables. One of them is right next to my ps4, and my television. I’ll get to that later. In my basement, I also have an ONT, which only has coax cables, and has a splitter which connects all of the ports around the...

Im looking at buying an 2060 I was going to get a founders but they sold so fast! So looks like an MSI RTX 2060 Gaming z for £399 or Gigabyte  GV-N2060GAMING for £381 for an extra £100 is it worth getting a 2070 card? I only play at 1080p but possibly in the future will pick up a 1440p panel...

Looking to improve my graphics performance without spending loads, will buying another cheaper one and using both be beneficial? or would I be better of buying a new one? My setup: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/owain14254/saved/XM4WD3

In 2015 I made a similar post looking for recommendations on upgrading my system and general feedback was that the 2011 components were still pretty good. My PSU recently melted at one of my HDD connection points and while I am replacing the PSU and the tower itself, I'm wondering if now is the...

About two months ago my ASUS GTX 1070 kicked the bucket on me so I waited till Christmas and got a EVGA 1070ti that was on sale. The card came in today so I installed it and installed the drivers and started playing Destiny 2. After about 35 minuets the game froze and crashed, didn't think...

Hi all, I already have RX580 8GB videocard and 27' Philips full HD monitor, so I'm looking at other components based on that. So far I'm looking at: CPU: Ryzen 2600 for $154 Motherboard: MSI B450 Tomahawk for $130 RAM: 2x8GB CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 3200Mhz for $130 PSU: 650w Corsair/EWGA power...

Okay, so I have been trying to troubleshoot my problem for a few hours now but I have been able to make lots of progress on figuring out what is wrong with my system. I turned my PC on this morning and the system was stuck on the motherboard splash screen unable to press del or f8, it was...

Ive ran memtest86 on my ram, so its safe to say it's not the ram, but I also have been running aida64 stress test on my gpu/cpu for 3 hours and without a singular problem. It's either my motherboard(b350 tomahawk) or power supply(EVGA 600w BQ) mostl likely culprit is my PSU because it is a...

So I recently bought a AMD Ryzen 7 B450M CPU and motherboard bundle. However, the fan that came pre-installed is liquid cooled. I don't have a pump for this, so is it possible for me to use the pre-installed fan, or will I have to swap it to the electrically cooled one? (The electrically cooled...

Dear All I’ve purchased a bunch of parts with an aim to build a new gaming rig. I havent built a PC for a long time, so id been really keen to get your feedback on the parts I’ve chosen, and if you see any issues. Im aiming for maximum FPS, 4K gaming, and mild over clocking, Parts purchased...

Please, please advise a motherboard equivalent to Ausu Z270E. I built a computer with this motherboard and I have had a lot of issues with audio card, installing a USB card in the PCe slot, issues with reading an external hard drive and others. I would like to keep all my present components...

Hi, I bought a new motherboard that is a ga-ax370m-ds3h an a new CPU Ryzen 5 2400G and 2 hyperx 4 GB 2400 MHz when I put it together my computer post I downloaded the Windows and when my screen went to the home screen it stopped and now it can't even open to the BIOS what can I do

Hi all, Ordered a fan splitter, but as per the third picture, it's only showing 3 pins instead of 4. Will this fan splitter work with my motherboard and fans, and will the fans still have the auto fan speed adjust control (PWM)? Case fans...

Hello, The Ryzen 2700x can boost up to 4.3GHz. For me, I have my power plan on Windows 10 set to "Windows Balanced" (as this is what I have seen is recommended for the second gen. Ryzen CPUs) and on games and programs using the CPU, I get a max boost clock speed of 3.95Ghz. I am not overclocked...

so i got a gaming laptop with an i7 7700 and a GTX 1050 . Its been all good but suddenly my gpu is at 60 % and cpu is 99%. Prob a bottleneck cuz the cpu is too good but i dont know what to do. Now i lose a TON of fps in every single game. help

Hello everyone, I have just downloaded Battlefield V and for some unknown reason my fps during loading screens and while playing the game seem to remain stable at 8-9 frames per second. I have recently experienced poor performance on BF1, playing at around 40fps. All other game like BF4, BF3 and...

So I Have Windows 10 And When I Go To Device Manager It Shows I Have Realtek Audio But Not Realtek HD Audio. The Whole Reason I Went There Was Because Realtek HD Audio Manager Wont Open.

HP business notebook with windows 10 x64 pro. when i click the network icon in the task bar by the clock the list of available networks is displayed. there is my satellite network that i use to get to the internet but at some point it started listing a second network with the name hidden...

Hello.I own a Ryzen 5 1600 on Win 7.I set the power at "balanced" .I opened the Ryzen master and noticed that the cores dont park (much) and its stable at 3.4 MHz.This made me check the minimum processor states (in power advanced settings) and saw that both the minimum and maximum processor...

My PC has been having a lot of issues with total freezing of the computer. I had just gotten a new motherboard to support more ram pretty recently and ever since I installed it my computer has been having a lot of issues with freezing up randomly. There is never any warning and I can't figure...

So i had this problem for over two months now. My computer randomly shuts down, with no warnings or error messages. At first i thought it was windows problem, so i reinstalled windows. Still same thing happens. Then, i thought its my power outlet, so i changed it, tried few other ones in other...

When idle and using chrome, the core voltage goes between 1.4-1.5 V. Should it be that high? When I turn on OC Genie it goes to 1.2 V and stays there. OC Genie also raises the idle core speed from 3.6 to 3.7mhz. It stays at 3.7 and doesn't go up when under stress. Without OC Genie the core...

I have a gtx 960 and a i7 3770 lga1155 socket. I am buying two 980's from a buddy to use with SLI and since my motherboard cant even go into bios with my 960(yes its updated) i need to buy a new mobo. I dont know jack about mobo versions so if ya'll know a mobo i can buy with 2 slots for 980's+...

Hello I'm pretty sure this question might of been ask a few times but I'll like to hear your opinions on it, I currently bought a 4790k & Asus b85m-g r2.0 combo off Craigslist. Now the thing is I feel like that the processor is running a bit to warm or to hot (depends how you see it) on idle...

First time building a PC and an confused with my GPU installation. I have a Zotac GeForce gtx1080 amp! Edition, and I'm using an EVGA 850 BQ PSU. The GPU has two 8 pin inputs and my pcie cable has a 6+2 and a 6. Do I plug the 6 into the 8 pin inputs or attach another cable to my PSU and hook...