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  1. System32_76

    Question Finding Computer Hardware Made In The US?

    Hello everyone, I was wondering if there are any CPU, RAM, HDD, etc. manufacturers out there that make these components in the US instead of China? I'm most curious about AMD because I know Intel has multiple manufacturing facilities right here in the US.
  2. D

    Question What is this purple substance on AMD Ryzen die?

    My theories: Some glue-like viscous substance to eliminate cross talk. Something thermal/temp related? Other, something for optimization Something that was used during creation of the CPU and was left behind during manufacturing Other's theories: Obfuscation/censoring for the Chinese press...
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    [SOLVED] Computer Build without Chinese Parts

    I know this request is borderline insane, seeing as basically everything has some part of it made in China, but here we go. A friend of mine does some work involving national security and asked if I could built a new desktop for him running linux, "of course" I said. Next he requested that I...
  4. Gettriggered_Ian

    [SOLVED] What is this gpu? Any info?

    I was searching for RX 580s on eBay and found a listing that looks like it was "made from AMD" I looked for the exact model/ brand and could not find any info until I saw a listing on aliBaba that was the same one and said it was direct from the factory. Should I trust this? What is this about...
  5. M

    Question Buy used Gtx 960 from AliExpress

    Hi I'm on a budget and I would buy a graphic card since my last one passed away after a year, it was brand new. So I want to buy a decent GPU from AliExpress, the GTX 960 2gb. There are two versions and I would like to know which one is more is more "reliable". Thanks...
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    Will it be compatible? and also how do i fix my PC problem?

    I'm only 14 and don't have much money so i am buying a cpu cooler that is $10. What I'm buying is a "Coolerman 2heatpipe Twin fan" CPU Cooler from china The reason why im buying a cooler is because my PC has been having some CPU problems lately and it shuts down when im playing large games such...
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    [SOLVED] RGB Controllers?

    So I found this RGB controller on AliExpress because it's cheaper than the RGB Controllers in the US (on a budget). I've also never had problems with any products from China on AliExpress. So I was wondering how this RGB controller will work because from the page...
  8. Y

    Optiplex 760 SFF 255 Wattage gt 720 possible?

    I was wondering if i could use a gt 720 in a optiplx 760 sff, it has a core2duo atm and will upgrade to a core2quad. If i cant use a gt 720 could i use a SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6570. Thanks The computer is for streaming, 1080p movies / 720p gaming on low graphics! recommend some cards if the ones...
  9. CryoWolf

    HP Z600 GPU upgrade

    So I have got a HP Z600 workstation as a hand me down, I get it next week. Its a dual xeon set up, both quad core, 12 GB of ram. From what I believe it has a 650 watt bronze power supply in it but it only has a six pin PCI power connecter. What I would like to know what GPU I could put into this...
  10. G

    CPU Core Voltage going higher than manual (adaptive) setting

    Hi everyone, On my 4790k i had recently set a manual voltage (not overclocked) to 1.191, this seems to be my most stable voltage without it crashing, but i wanted to try out the adaptive setting so that when my cpu is idling the voltage lowers but doesn't go any higher than 1.191. So i set it...
  11. L

    Recently upgraded GPU, but I notice no difference in performance

    So I recently upgraded from an R7 260X to an R9 390 NITRO, expecting it to improve the performance in games such as ARMA 3 and GTA 5. However I haven't noticed any difference, with the 260X I got 20-35 frames on Standard-High settings on ARMA 3, now with the 390, I still get the same fps. Do...
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    New Graphics Card under load cause house lights to flicker

    I installed a new graphics card and am living in a new home for me and when I run more demanding games my lights in my office start to pulse or flicker. I'm not sure if flicker is the right word. Ive tried two different outlets and tested with two different light sources and lights still flicker...
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    AMD vs INTEL --- Gigabyte vs ASUS

    Hello everyone. Firstly, I apologize for beating around the same popular bush but I need an honest opinion to finalize my list of items. After asking many many people and researching my hair off I learned that AMD and Intel are exactly same more or less when it comes to daily practical usage be...