CES 2018

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    What kind of difference does 3mm make?

    Hi everyone quick and easy question here, my case has the clearance of 155mm cooler while the cooler I want has 158mm how much does 3mm differ?
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    Bootdisk change repair

    I have a laptop with a small capacity SSD (32gB) and a large conventional HD. The system runs win10. Presently the SSD (C:\) is almost full and spending its time on updating, and failing to update. Very slow for the user. I have cloned the OS to the large disk (E:\), but how can I make the...
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    Asus Sabertooth X58 i7-950

    its worth or not if i buy bundle Asus Sabertooth X58 with i7-950 for $122? anyone here can guide me to build X58 pc? im know have a 4th generation pc : ga-h81m-s2pt + g3250 + 4gb ram 1866mhz + 300w + gt 730 ddr3.
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    Couldn't install windows 10

    I am trying to update a brand new Lenovo T470s to the Windows April update 1803. Every single time in comes up with the error Microsoft: Your PC hardware is not supported on this version of windows 10. Contact your PC manufacture for more information. I contacted Lenovo and they got me to...
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    Which is better i7 7700k or i7 8700k ?

    Hello guys , I am upgrading my CPU and I wanna ask your opinion. I've read some threads with a lot of different opinions on which cpu is better. Mainly I use my pc for gaming , sometimes rendering videos (not to often tho) , some photoshop and that's basicly it . Which CPU do you think I...
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    I have 2x4gb of ram and looking to upgrade to 16

    Should i get one stick of 8 or another dual set of 2x4? or should i just get 2x8
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    M.2 SSD Installation on ASUS Z97-K/USB3.1. Device not detected when trying to install driver.

    Trying to install a M.2 SSD. The device is not detected when trying to install the driver. I get the message "Samsung NVM Express Device is not connected. Connect the Device and try again.". I have tried reseating it and have tried searching through my bios for any setting that may be relevant...
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    Gt41 s2p motherboard supports xeon

    I have gt41 s2p 775 motherboard it will support xeon 3430 ?
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    Weird file in Startup in Task Manager

    So, earlier I was messing around in the Windows settings app's personalization tab and now there is a file named "Brian" in the startup tab. Here is what it is: https://imgur.com/UUcKpnJ Now, I have never seen this before and before you ask, yes, my name is Brian. When I boot up Windows it says...
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    1 long beep, 2 short

    1 long beep, 2 short beeps Hey, the post code is 1 long and 2 short beeps. I know its a gpu problem but I've tried using a gpu as well as my integrated graphics. both times it give me the same code. I've tried trying a different pci slot for the gpu, no help. Any one know how to fix it? Specs...
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    Time for a new laptop?

    My HP laptop has been really great, but I've been using I think I bit more than it was intended. Recently, a few keys have become hard to depress (most annoyingly the space bar), plus the port into which the power cord is plugged seems be be wearing out; I have to wiggle it around sometimes to...
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    CSGO severely slow loading times

    You've probably heard this a thousand times before. I've noticed that csgo has been loading pretty slowly and when I load into a comp I normally have around a minute of warm up left. I don't exactly have a bad PC but I still have things i need to buy for it. Specs: I5-7400, GTX 1060 3gb (no...
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    No display new cpu

    I have an fm2+ motherboard and i upgraded from an amd a6 6400k to an amd athlon x4 760k i installed the cpu fans where spinning computer turned on but monitor wouldnt turn on i tried resetting cmos didnt work took out 1 ram stick didnt work please help
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    HELP Getting a BSOD every 10 minutes!

    My computer keeps giving me a blue screen with different error codes each time, please help
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    PC restarts randomly even after a psu replacement? Should I buy a new motherboard?

    PC restarts randomly during high intensity or a bit of gaming even after a psu replacement? With the new PSU it simply has a higher threshold for reboots. Should I buy a new motherboard? EVGA GTX 980 TI HYBRID G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)...
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    Internal HDD keeps disconnecting

    Hello! I have a one year old PC and for the past couple of days I have had an issue. I have two interal drives, one SSD where I have the OS, and one WD HDD. The HDD keeps disconnecting at random times and then reconnects after a few seconds. I've chekced the SATA cables, they are properly...
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    Right time to go with a GTX 1060 6GB ?

    Should I buy a 1060 or wait for 1150/1160 ? 'cause I'll be having my holidays this June and Julu so I thought buy a new GPU, I can afford an 1060 nothing more, so shlould I go ahead or wait ? And will the waiting be worth it ?
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    Computer restarts randomly even after replacing most of the faulty parts.

    Firstly, I would just like to thank anyone that is taking a moment out of their time to look at my computer problems. Secondly, the problem that I've been facing for a couple of months and have failed to diagnose (even with the help of local repair shop). A brief history on the problem: The...
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    Move RAM Cache from HDD on SSD?

    Hi, I have 8GB of Physical RAM installed on my PC and i found out that i have 16GB Virtual Memory, and 8GB is stored on my HDD from 2012. How can I move this onto my much faster SSD?
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    New RAMs troubles: reviving an old HP Compaq 6720s

    Hi there! :) :) :) I'm struggling to revive an old PC, a HP Compaq 6720s. I know that is an old piece of low-tech, but is almost new (my main PC used to work well at that time) and I need something to study with. And no, I cannot afford to buy a new computer because...you know...though time...
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    Rzyen 5 1600

    Can i use ryzen 5 1600 without bios update on gigabyte AB350 gaming 3 mobo?
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    activat my old no

    how to active my old mob no...
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    Why windows laptops cannot drive external 4K display at 60Hz?

    Hello, I checked some of the high-end laptops from HP and Lenovo. I found that they use HDMI 1.4 instead of HDMI 2.0. As far as I know, we need HDMI 2.0 to drive 4K display at 60Hz. Does that mean most Windows laptops cannot drive external 4K displays at 60Hz?
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    Windows 10 won't log in after update

    Last night I kept getting pop up asking me to restart the system to complete the windows update so I did. So after it completed, it got me to the login screen but wont log in at all. After i enter the password, it spins for a while and back to the login screen. Resetting password doesnt help. I...
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    Using old router as a repeater/switch for a desktop PC.

    -- EDIT -- I got it working. ------------- Hey everyone. I just got new internet setup at my place and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get my desktop PC connected. My modem is in my living room and the only device in my house is my desktop which does not have a WiFi card and for...
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    M.2 connection help

    Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2nd hand desktop pc that came with a SSD and a 2TB HD which is currently being used for storage. My motherboard is a Asrock H61M-VS yes maybe old but running a 3770 cpu which isn't all that bad. Anyway I was left with some money on a gift card to spend so I...
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    2GB of Ram working good for windows 8.1 or windows 10?

    I dont event know how to downgrade windows 10 to my old windows 8 cause it's more than 30 days. I hate upgrade it cause it makes my laptop slow.
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    What CPU is best to pair with the GTX 1060 3gb?

    I am thinking of getting the Ryzen 5 1500X but I do want a 6 core CPU if possible cause games are getting more demanding these days. Will either get 8 or 16gb of ram. My budget is limited to around 300 pounds so I think I can only afford 100-150 pounds on a CPU and the rest for the ram and...
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    Help i5 8600k

    Hey all I've been reading up on the oc forums but I was wondering if anyone else can tell me if this is alright. MSI Z370 PC PRO I5 8600K RAM X2 8GB CORSAIR VENGENCE PSU COOLER MASTER 600LITE COOLER COOLER MASTER 240LITE new to the OC scene to be honest been reading and messing about not...
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    Not sure if I need a splitter, a switch or a hub

    Hello! Basically my current network setup limits my speed at around 11 MB/s, due to my router being not all that good. I'm not using the router all that often(though I want to keep it for guests and such), so I don't want to purchase a new and better one, so I was thinking of isolating the...
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    this seller legit?

    this seller legit? hes got like 3 1080 ti's for 80+ dollars. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING-GeForce-11GB-OC-Edition-VR-Ready-5K-HD-Card-/352354842342?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
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    Buy realesed season pass

    From time to time I've always thought of buy DLC for games and I kept asking myself if buying the season pass was better than buying each DLC separately. Now I ask myself: what if I buy a season pass AFTER all the content have been released. Will I still get everything? For example: I want all...
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    Looking for better choice for budget

    Im on a tight budget guys...pls tell me which choice is better...i3 8100 with gtx 1060 6gb variant or i5 8400 with gtx 1060 3gb variant...im pissed off between these two choices I know i5 8400 Is much capable CPU than i3 8100 but with i5 8400 I can get gtx 1060 3gb...which is not future proof...
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    How to achieve 5.1 with 4 monitors

    Hey everyone, I have a home studio with rack mounts and sound mixers everywhere, as well as 4 monitors plugged into my 1070. I was just wondering how I could plug my PC into my Denon receiver to achieve 5.1 while still getting the 4 monitor surround. Thanks.
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    First AMD Build

    So I'm doing my first PC build and I wanted to know your thoughts on it. Games I would like to play are Rainbow Six, GTA V, PUBG, Fortnite and CS:GO. The budget of the build will be $700. It can go a bit above but not too much. System Specs: Ryzen 3 1300x Asus RX 580 4gb Asus Strix B350 Mobo...
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    Setting up a second monitor with this card and a HDMI to VGA adapter

    Hello guys. I know this question is one that has been answered a million times, but for this case, I didn't find an answer trough an hour or two of searching. I have a GTX 1060 6gb graphics card and a ryzen 5 1500X CPU (if that matters), and I've been trying to set up a dual screen...
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    X470 Taichi or Asus Prime

    Going to purchase a 2600x with a 1070 graphics card. Was curious as to which of these two motherboards you would recommend for overall performance. Mainly going to game.
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    Connect Amp to Receiver

    I have a Denon receiver (AVR-X2000) and an Amp (Carver TFM35), I connected pre-out on back of receiver to input on Amp, then connected R/L channels to my speakers, played music from my tv connected to receiver via HDMI, but there was no sound came out. What did I do wrong? Or what I have to do...
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    What should I upgrade fist?

    So I was going to buy HTC VIVE but as much as I hate to admit it my PC isnt good enough for VR so I decided to upgrade and I dont know where to start. My budget is £500 - 600. Any help is appreciated My current PC: MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming Intel LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard GPU : MSI R9 390...