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    Laptop poor performance while plugged in

    Hi, I searched whole day for solution, but nothing seem to fix the problem. I get low fps on games while I plug the charger to my laptop ... I used to have this problem, but I fixed it somehow by discharging the battery completely. Few days ago I updated both Nvidia and Intel drivers and...
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    RAM doesn't work on dual channel

    My motherboard is: Asus Prime B350-plus My RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 4GB DDR4-2400 x 4 (16 in total) Was working fine, but after I put another RAM (DDR4-2400 8gb x2) and went back to my RAM the motherboard just doesn't recognize them. With only 1 stick works fine, but with 2 sticks it only...
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    [SOLVED] I’m so stressed out, cpu spins, gpu spins, but psu stops spinning after 2 seconds, then system restarts and repeats process

    https://youtu.be/8-eDcx2pJv0 IDK why but some stuff has been cropped such as the gpu spinning, but basically, I turn on the machine, led light works, cpu spins. Psu spins for 2 seconds then stops. Then after a while it does a restart of the process. Same thing repeat to eternity tilll i turn the...
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    How does the NZXT H500 (Break Out Cable) connect to the F.Panel Cable?

    I'm using the NZXT H500 and was wondering how the (Break Out Cable) labeled (K) in the manual connects to the Front Panel Cable of the case. It doesn't really tell you which way to put it on properly.
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    Upgrade Path for PC

    My current build I built quickly over the summer as soon as I had cash from my new job. Now realizing I made some easily made mistakes for new builders. I got a i5-8400 with a non overclockable board, paired with a GTX 1060 6GB and 16gb of 3200 MHz ram. I believed I got a 500w PSU maybe 550...
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    GTX 790 or 960 or both?

    Long time lurker first time poster! I've tried to do some research on a couple of video cards I've received 2nd hand. I have two questions Is the 790 better than the 960? Can I run both video cards to support a dual monitor setup with one card driving the game and the other running a VoIP...
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    Can I use M.2 + SSD + HD at once?

    Can i use all 3, m.2, SSD, and hard drive at once? Motherboard: Asus Maximus X Hero CPU: 8700k Want the m.2 as boot Ssd for games and other apps Hard drive for extra storage
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    [SOLVED] 3 TB 5400 rpm WD Blue hard drive taking a year to format

    So I recently installed an extra HDD for mass storage, and well... It's been formatting for well over a week now and I'm not sure how close it is to being done. Any suggestions?
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    How much space will I have left over for games? 250gb m.2 SATA III ssd

    I will be going with the Crucial mx500 250gb M.2 SATA III ssd. I was just wondering how much space I will have left after formatting & windows 10 as well as the apps that come with windows 10.
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    Help with $700-$800 build

    Hello forums, i need help selecting components for my first real build, the budget i want to keep south of $750, all help is appreciated. (rgb will come later and is not a priority) i have a 500gb seagate barracuda hdd with wn10 (btw how easy/hard will it swap it to my new build?) games i will...
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    [SOLVED] Will corsair replace my HX750?

    I know most power suppplies come with a pretty long warranty. My HX750 burned out after purchasing it in November 2014. I purchased it from Newegg new. My question is, will corsair replace this power supply? I don't know what exactly a standard warranty covers for them. It just seems that it...
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    Pc won’t boot

    I’ve pretty much looked everywhere and haven’t found out a solution to this so far, so I want to know if anyone knows what this is. Ok so my pc was working just fine one morning then after I booted the pc it was taking a while to do the normal stuff it does when on the desktop but it was taking...
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    After upgrade pc restarts every few seconds

    Rampage V Extreme old ram: Crucial ballistix sport ddr4 BH 112SK.B3 (2 × 8gb 2400hx) new ram: Corsair Dominator Platinum ddr4 4GB x 4 3200hz old gpu: gtx 970 Armor 2.0 (x2 in SLI) new gpu: gtx 1080 ti msi duke psu: thermaltake toughpower 850w gold I tried installing new ram and a 1080 ti gpu...
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    Will i7 9700K AT STOCK run fine with ASUS PRIME Z370-P?

    In my previous thread, someone said that an i7-8700K would run fine at stock with the Asus Z370-P with all core turbo. But when I checked the prices it looks like both the i7 9700K and the 8700K are about the same price. So can I just get a 9700K now and slap it onto the Z370-P and update the...
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    No display for new PC build

    Hi guys, I know this same thing gets posted every day but im really unsure what else i can do at this point. So far, not too many issues have cropped up. I came to turn it on which went well (LED's all on and fans running). I tried booting without GPU, despite the motherboard showing me the VGA...
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    8th and 6th gen motherboard ?

    My Current motherboard is [Asus h170-pro] and i do have i5 6600K , is there a motherboard that i can buy that can handle the i5 6600k + overclocking and in case i want to upgrade to i7 8700K So is there a motherboard that can handle i5 6600k + i7 8700k with overclocking option ? Thanks in...
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    Choosing Z390 Motherboard

    Hi guys. I really need help to choose a Motherboard... I'm just getting more and more confused as I read reviews and stuff, so: I'll buy these parts: ASUS GTX 1070 OC 8GB i5 9600k or i7-9700k/8700k havent made up my mind yet Corsair RM750x gold Corsair Carbide 275r black Corsair H100i PRO 240mm...
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    [SOLVED] I7 3970X psu support

    Hi. I have a core i7 3970x with Asus rampage IV extreme and 4x4 16gigs of 1600mhz ram. Thermaltake nic c4 air cooler. There's only 1 HDD and DVD in my setup. 1 gtx 750ti is running without any power connectors. And all this is running on a CM masterwatt Lite 500W psu. Now my CPU is running at...
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    [SOLVED] Will these components be good for 144hz gaming?

    Im planning on upgrading to ryzen 2700x. Will this processor give me stable 144fps in games like fortnite, black ops 4, rainbow six siege etc. I am running a 1070 gpu and don't mind playing games with medium or possibly low settings. I always play 1920x1080 res. and 1080p. All answers are...
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    Can I replace my Pentium 4 CPU with this Core 2 Duo?

    Hello, I have an old HP PC which has Pentium 4 630 ht (1 core, 2 threads) 64-bit. It has PLGA755 socket. Can I replace the CPU with Core 2 Duo E8500? which has LGA755 socket. This is the CPU I want to buy...
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    i5 9600k vs i7 9700k vs Ryzen 2700x?

    Following my mistake of pulling the gtx 1070 from my mobo without checking the snap out mechanism, I lost the pcie x16 socket (now using pcie x16 but x4 effective speed). so I either change the motherboard or litteraly go to a bundle CPU + Mobo update. I am planning to get an RTX 2070 or 2080 in...
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    Is it possible my 4970k is bottlenecking my sli 970's?

    So I bought Destiny 2 and wanted to start playing, but my fps were off. I went to check temps on my gpus and cpu. both gpu's were at 60 degrees and cpu was at 65 degrees, everything was normal. Then I checked my gpu usage% and it's sitting at around 60%. What could be the problem here? I have...
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    Optical cable hooked up the soundbar I have the cable hooked up to a soundbar on a LG 32-inch TV it works fine on HDMI 1 HDMI

    Can't get sound from optical cable come out of the television is coming onto television speakers but not on the soundbar it will on H HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV but not on TV settings
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    UHF radio microphones: rusty junk or trusty workhorse (or both)

    I am using a mic with an XLR extension cable to record video interviews that delivers reliable and good quality audio to my camera, so what is not to like about it apart from... it's a cable! For an upcoming project that will involve more interviewing than usual I am exploring wireless audio...
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    SteelSeries Arctis 7 Vs Sennheiser Game One

    Just got the SteelSeries Arctis7 since my SteelSeries Sibera v2 Heat Orange that i loved started to make some noises and mic cutting off. From the start I found the Arctis7 sound a bit overwhelming and very confusing in game since the game came from every direction possible making me not know...
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    I've heard Ryzen 5 2600 can be boosted

    Hello everyone. I've heard that Ryzen 5 2600 can be boosted if I used dual chanel ram if i not mistaken? Can I know which RGB Ram can be fitted in? Or can someone explain to me from A to Z?
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    Z170A, DRAM Light, No Signal, Only 4th ram slot work.

    Help! Recently i changed my PSU then when i try to start up the computer I get a "No signal" on the monitor (both hdmi and dvi with both integrated and card), and a solid DRAM light for about 5 seconds. To be more specific on the startup, everything turns on and lights up, including the GFX card...
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    Is 450watt Power Supply enough for a RX 580 4gb?

    So, as the title said, i'm planning to upgrade my 1060 3gb to RX 580 card (4gb version to be exact). It's not a significant update but well, i bought a monitor with an AMD freesync so i dont want it to be wasted. Right now i have a 450watt Corsair VS Series in my PC, is that enough, or should i...
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    [SOLVED] FX 8350,8300,8320 or 8370(e)

    Hi first of all please dont message back saying 'oh fx is bad get ryzen nurrrr' (i only have a budget of around 160 to get motherboard, cpu and psu) and i already have some ddr3 anyways which processor is the best value/performance for the money? (new) FX 8300 - $50.00 FX 8320 - $59.99...
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    someone help me to detect this laptop's model

    hello everyone i'm trying to find model of this laptop in the image(the one in the front of the guy), i think it's an HP(based on the speakers position) i appreciate everyone who helps me to find it. check the image: see image
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    Need help with upgrades, mostly motherboard

    ok so i built my pc a long ago and i got a bit out of touch with the current generation of tech by a small bit. i currently have i7 4790k msi gaming 5 z97 evga supernova g2 750w corsair ram 8gb and hyper x ram 16gb for 24 gb msi gtx 1080 NZXT h440 case hyper 212 evo im looking to upgrading to...
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    Will i need to buy a new PSU?

    Will a Be quiet! Pure Power l8 530w 80+ Bronze. Be enough to power a 1080 and i5-8400? Thanks for answering!
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    Logitech G203 or SteelSeries Rival 110

    [Moderator note: edited post to break up wall of text.] Hey everyone, the mouse I currently have is a G9x from logitech with an Avago S9500 sensor. I've had it for over 7 years now and it's been working wonders, until now. In games the mouse will randomly disconnect and reconnect for like 2...
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    AMD graphic card driver BSOD

    My laptop has AMD Radeon HD 6520G. It is old but good enough for me to play my fav games. Few days ago i thought it is good idea to reset the laptop at least once after buying it so i cleared my hard drives and installed windows7. Problems came after installing graphic driver. First i...
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    Can't pair my JBL speakers with my Lenovo Thinkpad X230

    I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X230 and i'm trying to conenct my JBL speaker to it. It shows it's pair already but on the sound section only shows the default laptop speakers, not the bluetooth JBL speakers.
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    Mix two 4GB CL8 CL9 kits or replace with 2x8 kit?

    Hello, I have 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical running in double channel (DDR3, 1600Mhz, 1,5v, 8 8 8 24) and I'd like to upgrade my nemory to 16GB, MoBo GIGABYTE GA-H87M-D3H) I'm considering three options, 1. get the same kit (for the same price) as I first bought it 4 years ago 2. get a cheap...
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    [SOLVED] How to setup RAID 1 (2x 4TB HDD) with a SSD as a boot drive

    I'm trying to setup RAID 1 with two 4TB HDD and using a non RAID SSD as my boot drive but I'm having trouble. I'm using the ASUS Maximum X Hero motherboard. I already have windows 10 on my ssd (and was booting to windows before trying to setup RAID) and just installed two 4tb hdd and I went...
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    RM750x good psu?

    Hi! i just bought a new PSU its an corsair RM750x after my evga 500b bronze just died :( I want to know if i did a good choise for use in my pc and upgrade in a future This is my pc: Gtx960 4gb ssc fx6300 3.5ghz 1tb 7.2 sata disk asus m5a78l-m usb3
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    [SOLVED] 1080 rog strix vs 1080ti ref.

    Hey Guys. Ive gotten 2 decent offer, one is 1080strix, only 1 month old, reciept and warrenty for i DKKR=457 dollars vs 1080ti reference blower card With No warrenty, 9months old used 8-10hours a week cleaned often and used in non smoking enviroment. For 533 dollars in DKKR. Im unsure as what...
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    [SOLVED] Manual Fan control (quiet down)

    I've recently bought a custom built MSI 790FX-GD70 and the fans on the machine are always blowing loudly from the moment I turn it on. I've tried setting the fan speed in BIOS, using the Speedfan software, to no avail. The PC has about 5/6 fans, but I think the top fan is making the most noise...