Centurion

Forum discussion tagged with Centurion.
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    Sabertooth Z170 ram issue.

    I am running 4x8gb sticks of 2133. I have had issues with my computer freezing for over a year now. I have RMA every piece of hardware that I have and nothing fixes it. One of my IT friends said the number of sticks compared to the ram size isn't compatible with my mobo...
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    Not displaying anything

    I recently bought a new graphics card I bought a GTX 1060 6 GB I deleted all the drivers and then installed the 1060 it was working for a bit but it wasn't giving me the frames I should we have had it was give me 30-40 frames I tried restarting my computer multiple times unplugging and plugging...
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    A list of PSUs without fuse ?

    Hello members of tom's hardware. A couple days ago, a friend of mine donated his old pc to me. Alltough the machine dindt boot up, possible because he did not discharge himself when he puts the machine in his car. I opened up the PSU (Diamond LPZ26) and noticed there is no fuse soldered on it...
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    Help really needed.

    Ok. so out of no where my moms monitor stops displaying the computer. So I first tried to use another monitor and that wasn't it it still did not shot no signal. So I was like dang its probably the gpu, I bought a brand new gpu and still no display showing up. I then bought a new PSU and still...
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    New GTX 1060 Crashing/Random Restarting/Black screen for 2 seconds then recovery

    Hello, I have recently purchased a brand new gtx 1060 which I had installed yesterday and have been plagued with random crashing (Random mess of colours on screen requiring forced restart), Random restarting and black screens for 2 seconds which resume back to where I were with no error or...
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    Port Fowarding unsucessful, ports remain closed

    This question gets asked a lot, I know and I've looked through all the previous answers, but nothing helps. I need port 80, 443 and 6112 open to play the Original Guild Wars, because I experience a lot of what looks like package loss or server desync, and so far opening those ports is the only...
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    Changing Hard Disk help, can't figure this out.

    Disclaimer: I'm using Win 10 So I had a 1TB WD Blue HDD and I decided to upgrade to a 2TB WD Black HDD. I installed it, cloned the files of the old disk to the new one using Acronis True Image WD Edition, and now my This PC folder looks like this: And my Disk Management: What do I do now? Just...
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    8GB of RAM installed only 3.18GB usable

    Hi I recently upgraded my RAM from 4 GB to 8 GB. My RAM sticks are HyperX Fury RAM Sticks (2 sticks of RAM, 4 GB per each stick) at 1333mHz. I have an h57-h motherboard that came default with my PC, the Gateway DX4840. I have tried msconfig and advanced boot up options to fix this but my...
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    Fallout 4 stopped working correctly

    Okay so the other day I modded Fallout 4 for the first time, I added about 17 mods and it was all working fine until while I was playing my screen turned black and Fallout stopped working, this has happened before I modded so I wasn't worried about it but now it happens every time I play! I...
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    is it worth upgrading from 660gtx to 960 with this computer?

    CPU: Intel I5 3570 MB: gigabyte H61M-SV2-B3 GPU: ASUS 2gb 660gtx RAM: 8GB ddr 3 OS: Windows 7 x64bit
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    RAM doesn't want to fit in

    Building a computer with a friend. We've gotten to the point of installing the RAM. Yes I made sure it was oriented properly and lined up with the nick in the slot. The motherboard only has locks on one side of the RAM slots, and it doesn't seem to go down. When we push hard enough on the side...
  12. Brycetimothydavis

    use more then 4 screens?

    looking to as the title states to use 4+ screens? is this possible with xfire/sli setups? (can you still use all 4 dp/dvi/hdmi/vga ports on all the cards in the sli/xfire setup?) thanks for any help all
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    cpu cooling question ?

    i put in a new cooler (CoolerMaster Hyper 212X CPU Cooler) and all goes well installed it put everything back to together and you can wiggle the cooler just a abit have i not installed it properly? i screwed it down does it need to wiggle a little for the thermal paste? im not to sure im a bit...
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    best gtx 760 that I can import.

    Hello guys, I'm from Brazil and I'm about to build my first gaming pc. Since the graphics cards over here are very expensive, I decided to buy one from amazon. I'm looking for a good gtx 760 but I don't know which company has the best. Is it asus or evga? Which one you guys think I should...
  15. Zircoben

    Intel G3258 - Won't POST after installing G3258

    Hi! I had my system booting just fine 2 days ago, and this was the build: Intel i3-4330 ASUS H87I-Plus Gigabyte R9 270 8GB GSkill RAM Corsair CS450 I sold the i3, and bought a G3258 (sidegrade I guess, but wanted to O'C!). I popped the G3258 in, put on the heatsink, and the fans run and...
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    How to create a network?

    How do I setup a network so I can connect my android cell phone and dell laptop? Not to computer literate so please be as clear as possible. Thank You, Bob
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    Looking for a good graphics card for gaming

    I have a dell 8700 ,Intell core i5-4430 CPU@ 3.00Ghz ,12 gb of ram 64bit operating system ,1 terabyte hard drive at this time a 480 watt power supply but I have a 600 watt that could be installed ultra LS 600 lifetime series atx power supply. I do not know what my mother board is . My question...
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    New build - NO BOOT

    I have recently bought all the parts for a gaming rig. I have connected everything and turned everything on. I press the power button and nothing happens. When i attatch the screen it says "No Signal". Please can you work with me to help me find the problem here is a picture of my build...
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    CPU fan running really fast. Video card and inside feels hot.

    So I've been having problems with my PSU (I've already ordered another one) and I noticed my CPU fan has been running at full speed for long bits of time. And I pop open the side and the video card and other parts of the MB feel hot. Is this normal? Is there a way I can check the C/F of it...
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    is astrum a good brand for psu?

    i need to know if i should buy a astrum 450w for my r9270x? or just keep my lc-8500btx 500w? also is this 80 certified? it says 80 plus? is it the same thing?
  21. graphicsboy

    Is Dell HD Graphics Purely Default (Color Scheme Wise) Like The "Mobile Intel (R) 945 Express Chip?

    In other words, the Mobile Intel (R) 945 Express Chip in older Dell Laptops have no "Control Center" to tweak color schemes and such but instead the tones are very life-like/natural compared to when YOU DO have your Control Center and some things are kinda off by default and you gotta tweak it...
  22. klinkklink

    What's a GPU that can SLI with a GTX 680 MSI Lighting?

    So, I'd like to SLI a 2GB GTX 680 MSI Lightning, but the thing is that THEY'RE ALL FRICKIN' GONE! Well, except for refurbished ones but I don't really trust those. So this has me wondering what other GPUs can SLI with it. I'm looking for something with similar performance and still affordable...
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    Antec Sonata Designer 500 and front usb 3.0

    Hi. The Antec Sonata Designer 500 (with Earthwatt 500 PSU) is a couple years old I think and is currently housing my XP Sp 3 system without usb 3.0 of course. I'm gonna build a new system with usb 3.0 mobo, etc. and would like to keep this case. Will hooking up front usb 3.0 with...
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    Help Please

    CPU : Intel Core i5-2500K (3.3G,6M Cache,LGA 1155, with HD 3000 Graphics, overclock unlock) CPU BOX Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3R Z68,DDR3,LGA 1155,USB3.0,SATA3 6Gb/s ATX M/B RAM : 2 X Corsair DDR-3 1333MHz 4G Ram CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 Display Card : 2 X MSI DI-N560TFC TWIN FROZR II/OC GTX560...
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    Install gaming card into workstation

    Hello, I bought a HP Z400 workstation from a friend, which nVidia Quoadro FX3800 installed inside. But i was a hardcore gamers, so this card was not working well (highest graphic). and also i am not a designer, so this card was nothing to me. can i just replace this card with the great gaming...
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    Choosing the right PSU

    Hello, I am looking into building my first computer, with a gts 250, core i7, and a dp55kg motherboard. One thing I am worried about is choosing too small of a power supply. Any suggestions would be great. Note: preferably off of tigerdirect, no taxes where I live :).
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    Installed 4GB of RAM, but only 1GB shows

    I had 2 x 1GB Mushkin RAM installed. I ordered 2 x 2GB of Crucial RAM to install...boosting my total to 6GB of RAM. After I installed the 2 x 2GB, the total recognized went from 2 GB to 3GB.?.? I'm running: MSI P6N SLI PLATINUM LGA 775 NVIDIA nFORCE 650i SLI ATX INTEL MOTHERBOARD MUSHKIN 2 x...
  28. N.Broekhuijsen

    New CPU! any reccomendations?

    I am going to buy a new CPU soon. I bought this Mobo I have now so that I could upgrade to an AM3 CPU Asus M4A785D-M PRO Socket AM2+ Currently using a: AMD Athlon X2 5400 2.8ghz: OCed to 3.3Ghz 1.55 volts Any suggestions? Cooling and power are not an issue, since im using: Cooler Master V8...
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    Computer help: HP e9200z vs. HP s5280t

    Hello all, I'm not quite sure which these two computers would be a better choice. At time of writing both computers are being offered at the same price, and I lack the know-how to judge which would be the better deal. I am looking for a decent to good computer for gaming in college and am...
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    Q6600 w/ zalman 9500, heating problems

    Hey, Im not sure if it is just the heatsinks problem or just mine, but for whatever reason i am getting huge temperature differentiations between all my cores. The largest difference is between my core 0 and core 3. The difference get get up to nearly 15C. hut on average it is 10c, im pretty...
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    ATI 5850 Current Values Wrong!?

    Hello I have just done a fresh install of Windows 7 x64 and installed the latest drivers from the ATI website. When I load up the ATI Control Panel and check the current values they are really low! I thought to check them when I loaded up Mass Effect 1 and I was getting 20fps. Please see below...
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    GA-970A-D3 with Phenom II not booting to BIOS (black screen, no beeps)

    Sent this query to Gigabyte, but they are in no hurry to respond so I thought I'd try on this forum too. I cannot even get to the BIOS or POST stage in the motherboard. I have a black screen, and no beeps. I have 4 memory sticks, and have tried using single sticks in different slots, so it is...
  33. dropseaa

    Help! Asrock z68 Extreme4 Instant Flash problem.

    Hey guys so I'm finally getting around to trying to flash my motherboard to the most recent version. I'm working with the NON gen 3 Asrock z68 Extreme 4. I'm running into what I hope is a small, easily fixable problem when attempting to flash my board from bios version 1.20 to 1.70. After...
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    Help

    Hi, I’ve had this computer with the following specs for about 4 years or so and haven’t done much to upgrade it other than adding some rams, DVD drive, and 2nd hard drive. Other than that I have not done much to it. However, I’ve encountered viruses throughout the years and often times had to...
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    CPU and Case fan continues spinning even when PC is off

    This is a really odd situation. I used to own this computer and when you "Shut Down" (not standby) the computer, everything is off. But recently I handed the PC off to my bro and the only difference is that he now has an Nvidia FX 5200 instead of an ATI Radeon 9200 and a different 80 GB S-ATA...
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    Dell 2007WFP panels?

    how do i tell what panel i have on my Dell 2007WFP?
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    FS: Cocktail cabinets and cocktail parts for you do-it-you..

    Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) For sale cocktail kits and cocktail parts http://www.mantisamusements.com/video.htm Thanks for looking. Questions please E-mail me ! -- Kerry Stair Mantis Amusements
  38. shadowjagans

    LCD - DVI? VGA? D-SUB?

    alrite... DVI is prob the best out of the 3 but wat the hell is D-sub ? i mean it looks jus like a VGA? and which would b a better brand Acer or LG in making LCDs?
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    X-Fi problem: No sound until mode is changed

    I have an X-Fi 'Music' soundcard. I have installed the latest driver on a new XP Pro installation. When I first start Windows, the sound card does not output any sound (connected to headphones). To get the card to work I have to switch from 'Entertainment' mode to another mode and then back...
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    How's this build?

    Carry over from ancient system...... Keyboard Mouse Monitor ATX Antec case....old friend.. this will be third major overhaul it's seen Maxtor 80 GB 7200 RPM Maxtor 20 GB 7200 RPM NEC 3520a DVD Burner (hacked) Audigy 2ZS OS Windows 2000 Pro Now for the new: MB: EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra $107 CPU...