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  1. Villads

    Question First build

    Hi this is my first pc ever and I wanna make sure everything is working out well. So the pc i mostly gonna be used for gaming, but also occasionally video editing as well as coding. I have a 1080p monitor I've already bought pc case, cpu and gpu, but the other parts is changable. So what would...
  2. Banks12345

    Question Monitor purchase help (R45w-30 vs XR343CK P vs 45GR65DC-B) ?

    Hi all, I've been on this mini journey on purchasing a new monitor. For background my main uses of my PC are games (Grand Strategy and RPGs are my favs) and programming and I'll be upgrading from a vg27aq, I also have an Nvidia card. I've decided against OLED as I hate the idea of burn-in after...
  3. N

    Question Which of these for a Software Engineering student?

    1) Lenovo Thinkbook 14 G6 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U or Core i7-13700H 2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U 3) HP Pavilion Plus 14 with Core i5-13500H 4) HP ProBook 440 G10 with Core i5-1335U 5) Asus Zenbook 14 with Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U 6) Acer...
  4. OofyFly

    Question How do I make a virtual server for an environment to code in at home?

    Hello, I am looking to create a RDP at home without any service, no fake YouTube tutorials, and also save a pretty penny. Now anyways I need a cheap server that is worth it to install: Visual Studio 2022 Python and VS Code. I also need to find a cheap server on Ebay that I can install my own...
  5. Cosmin415215

    Question App windows layout?

    Hello, I want to define a set of apps to have a specific layout: I want Access to occupy a third of the screen from the left, then the next third of the screen to be used by visual studio and the next third to be divided, the top spotify and the bottom by file explorer. I know that this is...
  6. F

    [SOLVED] Best monitor for coding under 300 usd

    So, I'm in CS industry and recently bought the LG MN430m-b for about 110usd(10k in Bangladesh). I was using a DELL S2218h from 2019 and it's working fine but I really needed a second monitor. Anyone from the tech or software industry would understand the importance of multiple monitors. But I...
  7. Beastace124

    Question Are There any Apps That can Add a PNG Overlay to an App?

    Okay, here's what I'm asking. I just want to know if there is an application I can run that will display a png image in my screen. For example, I open the app, choose a png image, then the image is on my screen, and where there isn't an image (since its a png) it would show what there would...
  8. kyds3k

    Laptop for web dev and some gaming

    1. What is your budget? Preferably under $1300 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15.6", no 17s or 14s for me! 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920x1080 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Portable 5. How much battery life do you need...
  9. Bill3347

    [SOLVED] Color detection bot

    Hello! i have a question if there is some kind of software that when it detects a certain color in a certain area on screen lets say 2x2 pixels area, and when it detects that color it will automaticly click on a certain area on the screen in the matter of milliseconds?
  10. Atterus

    [SOLVED] AMD with Intel Fortran compiler?

    Hello all! Given that the price and capabilities of AMD are nothing to ignore anymore when dealing with high performance computing... I'm wondering whether the next machine learning build I do should be a AMD core rather than the pricey Intel counterparts (ie, I currently have two 10 core Xeon...
  11. T

    [SOLVED] 550 Euro PC Build list request

    I need to build a 550 Euro PC (including peripherals, monitor and tower). I need the PC for programming, gaming (Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, PubG, GTA V, and academic work). I am from Spain and will be ordering on Spain Amazon. Please put together a good powerful build list on pcpartpicker and...
  12. peachyoana

    [SOLVED] Should I overclock?

    Hey guys! I’m planning on building a new PC that is going to be used for programming, hardcore gaming 😂, streaming, videoing, editing, photoshopping and occasionally 3D CAD. My question however is should I overclock if I get i7-9700K or if i change to a strong Ryzen (since many have trying to...
  13. K

    [SOLVED] Looking for feedback and info on Building a new PC

    I built my last computer about 5 years ago for gaming as well as Computer Science things. It has come time to build a new one and I am wondering feedback on parts I have choose for it. Have I missed anything are there more up to date or better parts for the price or is my build pretty strong...
  14. K

    Question Why can't I install Java?

    I have tried everything. I always get Error Code 2. I tried turning off the windows security. I tried turning off the windows firewall. I have tried the online version. I have tried the offline version. I tried different destinations. I even tried installing it on safe mode but then I got Error...
  15. L

    help choosing uni laptop

    hi! im a Informatics Engineering student in spain. this is gonna be my third year and i really need to change my (very) old laptop. Ive seen a question template here so im going to answer them so you can help me n 1. What is your budget? less than 3000 euros 2. What is the size of the...
  16. R

    Ram upgrading, I'm an idiot probably.

    Obligatory long time lurker, first-time poster nonsense. Essentially, for Christmas I received a new 2x8gb 1600mhz Corsair Vengence DDR3 Ram Kit. I placed this in the black channel of my Asus p877-v motherboard w/ an i7 3770 @ 3.4ghz. In dual channel putting it into the far left black slot and...
  17. P

    NewEgg Lost/Stolen Package - Nightmare situation and process HELP PLEASE

    I ordered 1800+ worth of computer parts. It was supposed to be delivered on 9/13/207. Nothing came. I chatted with customer service and was told I have to go to the police station to get a police report. I did that immediately and sent everything to them. 3 days go by and I do not get any...
  18. E

    Dual Slot gpu issue

    Hello guys I want to buy good graphics card for my pc but it seems like all good graphics cards have dual slot but i cant buy that because my Wifi adapters wont let me put my gpu in two slots picture (yellow for gpu , Red my wifi adapter ) ...
  19. M

    3x 1440p what GPU(s) to i need to have 60 - 144 fps?

    So im thinking of having a triple 32 inch 1440p setup for iracing and other sim games. Im wondering thats a lot to push and what GPU do i need and how much do i need. Would 3x980ti be able to get them up to 144hz? or at least 120h? I dont really fancy 60hz. not for racing. Thanks
  20. A

    freeze during windows restart

    whenever i am restarting my laptop it freezes with 4 diff colour dots ..and this continues for so many hrs till battery discharges ,its taking more than enough time.
  21. A

    Is it worth upgrading my Acer Aspire E1–530 laptop?

    It has an Intel Pentium 2117U (1.8GHz) processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. The processor gets a Passmark score of 1658. The laptop crawls when it comes to multi-tabbed browsing on Chrome, and applications take forever to load. I even tried using CloudReady, a lightweight Chromium OS...
  22. Mike3k24

    Do I need dual monitors?

    Hey guys so I'm getting an elgato soon. I'm going to be recording PC and Xbox one. When I'm recording on my PC do I need to have dual monitors? I've seen a lot of videos of people recording with duel monitors. I just wanted to know if I need them and what are they used for. Thank you in advance.
  23. K

    Upgrading my PC (GTX 970 & 450w)??

    Hey guys, i'm realy new to building a custom PC myself. I recently got a PC and now I'm planing to upgrade my graphics card to a GTX 970 Phantom. I just got a few simple questions. I've read that you need a strong pcu to not ruin your PC completely, so at the moment i got a 450w one. I've made a...
  24. C

    650 watt psu enough for msi r9 390x ?

    hi guys i just switched out my gtx 970 for a r9 390x, on the box it says it recommend 750watt, but i asked around and they said that my evga supernova g2 gold 650watt will be enough, so i just have to double check with the specialists to make sure its really enough :D, thanks! i mostly plan to...
  25. S

    How to edit videos?

    Alright, I'm almost certain this is in the wrong category, but I didn't know where to post this, sorry about that. Anyways, I have to create a custom video for one of my classes with a group of people. Well, since I'm the one who knows computers/tech, I chose to edit the video, meaning I'll...
  26. C

    Pc stutters every 2 seconds No Matter What I Do.

    It hiccups no matter what I do, if I move my mouse accross my desktop without any programs open it still does it, music sounds horrible with hiccups, games too. It also doesn't display some pages, I can search something on Google and click on the link and the page is blank. I just started...
  27. H

    Building a Gaming Rig 2015

    I am going to build my first computer and I need some advise on components I have chosen with regards to compatibility between them Processor : FX-8350 (100% sticking to it) MD : Crosshair V Formula Z PSI : Corsair CX 750 Cabinet : Corsair graphite 780T (100% sticking to it) GPU: Confused...
  28. hellenicspartan

    Corsair Hydro Series H105 Liquid CPU Cooler DOES THIS FIT IN THIS CASE??

    Aerocool XPredator X3 Evil Black ATX Case Dont know if this will fit in this case... Any help will be great.. Thanks
  29. J

    Will this gpu fit on my motherboard

    Will this card (the gtx 970) fit on my ms-7826 (kaili) motherboard. Thanks
  30. M

    my laptop can't restart

    hello i have a problem my laptop can't restart only shutdown i reinstall windows but the same problem and install Linux and problem still exist and rebooting from setup boot and just shutdown my laptop is Lenovo Z560 also my laptop when go to sleep never wake up i am sorry if there any...
  31. J

    What is the best CPU

    I can't figure out which is the best cpu and i want it for gaming. Either the Intel core i5- 4690k or the AMD FX9370 8 Core Unlocked AM3+ Black Edition CPU . Can someone tell which is the best cpu???
  32. S

    compatible power supply unit

    i currently have HP Pavilion Slimline s5110uk PC. i would like to upgrade my current PSU (220w) to 400w+ . can you guys suggest some PSU's please? and i'm wondering if series s5000's of slimline product has similar PSU dimensions and connectors?
  33. Asbaat

    PCIe slots question.

    Ok, my motherboard has 2 pcie slots. One is PCIe x1 gen 2.x and one is PCIe x16 gen 2.x I wanna buy a video card Nvidia GT 630 which has a PCIe 2.0. Its not specified whether it is x1, or x16? So will it work? Thanks
  34. A

    Can i3 4130 Run GTX 660 ti ??

    will an i3 4130 run gtx 660 ti in games like bioshok infinite ,gta iv , cod , nfs , and all games back to 2013
  35. A

    I had only one cable from ISP. from that I have to utilize my all Static IPs. what I have to do?

    I had only one cable from ISP. from that I have to utilize my all Static IPs. what I have to do?
  36. A

    In need of some help, losing my hair over here. . . :(

    Ive posted this else where, and have not figured out the issue yet. So.. here we goooo. Alright, well lately I've been getting a series of bluescreens. I've had windows 7 on this system and had them... Upgraded to windows 8.1 and they are still present. So Im pretty much running on a fresh...