Choosing

Forum discussion tagged with Choosing.
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    [SOLVED] Which one is better- cannot build one

    Hi all, I need advice on which of these to purchase. So you understand the weight of the games- usually Total War type stuff. Graphics are not insane or anything. I cannot build my own due to time constraints so need to pick one. I tried to do research as much as I understood and these all seem...
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    [SOLVED] i9-10900K vs i9-10900KF

    Hi Guys, I am about to build a brand new gaming pc, I am going pretty high-end and am currently just waiting for the arrival of the RTX 3000 series (or whatever it is going to be called). For my CPU I was looking at getting an Intel i9-10900K. However, as I am sure most of you are aware, they...
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    [SOLVED] Help building new PC!

    Hi guys! I am currently in the process of building a new PC. I have not bought any parts yet, as I have decided to wait for new GPU's to come out as I think it would be a crime to buy 2000 series when 3000 series is only a few months away! For you reference, I am thinking of getting a...
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    [SOLVED] Help in choosing components without bottleneck

    I am planning to buy new components for my PC. But i am afraid about bottlenecking. Most of the choosing guides online said to buy a component and then test it. If not satisfied, return it. But i am buying it from aliexpress. It is a international website. Which means, no returns. So, these are...
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    [SOLVED] Help me choose which graphics card I should get.

    I have asked this question before, but this time a want your actual opinion on which one I should buy and not just comparison websites. I am deciding between the ASUS ROG Stix OC and the ASUS ROG Matrix card. The matrix card is about 300 dollars more than the Strix OC on average. However, the...
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    [SOLVED] Saving up to buy a 1440p 144Hz Moniter and a Geforce RTX 2080 TI which should I buy first?

    I have recently started saving up to buy a 1440p 144Hz Monitor, and a Geforce RTX 2080 TI, and was wondering which one I should buy first. Right now I have an MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDRR5 graphics card, and an Intel Core i9-9900K Processor.
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    [SOLVED] Saving up to buy a 1440p 144Hz Moniter and a Geforce RTX 2080 TI which should I buy first?

    I have recently started saving up to buy a 1440p 144Hz Monitor, and a Geforce RTX 2080 TI, and was wondering which one I should buy first. Right now I have an MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDRR5 graphics card, and an Intel Core i9-9900K Processor. choosing
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    100 percent disk usage win 8.1

    Disk at 100, task manager shows nothing, all 0, but total is 100. Active time is 100, but disk transfer Rate is 0. Happens for 2 mins. Happens once in 10 mins. Cannot click anything when this occurs. No viruses. This stopped coming for a month, but it's back now. Edit: I've tried replacing...
  9. IvelNostrebor

    Upgrade or Summer sales?

    I have the option to either upgrade my fx-6300 to an r5 1600 OR I can buy a load of games. I am having trouble deciding, which would be the better option?
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    Built PC not starting up properly

    I have MSI Computer ATX ATX DDR3 1066 LGA 1150 Z97A GAMING 7 Motherboard Intel Core BX80646I74790K i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) ASUS GeForce GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 performance graphics GDDR5 2GB Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 2x8GB DDR3 2400MHz PC3 19200...
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    Any solutions to a 04/D4 error code?

    I keep getting a D4/04 error code on my Asus ROG Maximus viii hero mobo. It was working fine earlier today until.I turned it off. Then when I tried to turn it on tonight I get a 04 or D4 error code and it doesn't post. I have tried a variety of solutions including reseating CPU and RAM...
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    Using Xeons in main desktop?

    http://ark.intel.com/m/products/52578/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X5687-12M-Cache-3_60-GHz-6_40-GTs-Intel-QPI#@product/specifications I wanna use this cpu in a dual configuration and was wondering if this would be a nice cpu for a desktop. Getting them for cheap so price isn't a concern. How well...
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    Cant get overclocking to stick in windows (CPU-Z and coretemp)

    Hi I am trying to overclock my CPU for the first time and have spent a long time reading this forum and doing a fair bit of googling, but I cant seem to get it to work. My system : Motherboard : P67A-GD65 B3 CPU : I7-2600K CPU cooler : Noctuna NH-C14 Memory : DHX DDR 1600Mhz 8gb Bios version ...
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    How to know if my graphic card is UEFI/fast boot compatible

    I got a Powercolor R9 270 and I can't find how to know if it have an UEFI bios. Even powercolor"s site don't seem to care. Any idea how to check this? Right now the system have not been put toghter yet so I can't test anytihng... Thanks!
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    Setting up dual monitor help.

    So I'm thinking about finally switching over to dual monitors, and i'm currently using a tv as my display. I've never had or set up dual monitors before, so I just need some clarification on some things and some advice. I don't have a super high budget, but all the monitors I'm eyeing at all...
  16. TheFnaticFAN

    Should I change my motherboard or my processor and the motherboard?

    Hey, This is my rig CPU: i7 2600 GPU: MSI R9 380 4G Motherboard: DH67CL PSU: Cooler Master G650M RAM: 4x2GB DDR3 Storage: 1TB WD Green and one 500GB WD Blue System: Windows 7 Pro SP1 But theres some problem with my DH67CL motherboard, and i wanna change it to this http:// The Asrock Z75 Pro3...
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    Rosewill photon 550w with sapphire r9 280x vapor x

    I have a rosewill photon 550 and an R9 280x vapor and wondering if it will work as far as watts, amp, connectors etc. to quote joe dirt "I'm new...I don't know what to do!" Thanks to anyone who can help.
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    My webcam picks up my keyboard sound TOO MUCH!...

    Pretty much the title, I really don't want to get a headset either, I'm happy with my audio technica ath-m50x, I just don't like headset audio quality. Is there any solution for this? And I really can't seem to find a microphone adapter for pc in Netherlands... :c
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    Stripped mount fan screw. Where can I get new ones in Europe?

    Hey guys. The screws (the same kind used to mount fans on radiators) that I use to mount two fans on the sidepanel of my CM Storm Trooper have been stripped after inproper use, and are difficult to remove. Does anyone know a website where you can buy four of these particular screws? Prefer...