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    Question Second HDMI screen blank, but detected in Windows 10

    Hello guys, I have an ASUS ZenBook Pro UX550GE, with i7-8750H, 16GB of RAM and two graphic cards: Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Today I plugged my external display - Samsung S22D390 - to the laptop via HDMI port (HDMI-HDMI, as I always did with my previous PCs)...
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    Nvidia Driver Update Slowdown

    After i updated my drivers for my GTX 970 almost all my games became nearly unplayable with all the lag and slowdown. 60Fps to 9fps in the most extreme example. How do i rollback my drivers or fix the issue
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    [SOLVED] What price should I sell my computer at?

    !I would like to start off by stating that this is not an advertisement. I am not sure about the advertising rules regarding this forum. However, I am simply trying to get an estimate on my pc from more seasoned computer enthusiasts.! Some Background: In December of 2016 I decided that I would...
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    Upgrade GPU, CPU, or Monitor 1st?

    Dear Forum Members. I built my current computer in 2013 and it has an i5 4570, 8GB of RAM, and a GTX 760 and I have a BenQ 1080 60hz monitor. My computer is primarily used for gaming. I’m looking to ultimately upgrade all 3 components within the next 8 months but want to know which I should...
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    78lmt-usb3 r2 xp 32 install problems

    All the components I bought supports xp. The first problem is when I try to install xp it will blue screen with a 0x0000007b code. Iv tried putting it in ide mode but still crashes. I tried doing the install on a different pc and moving the hdd to it. And it worked but I was having trouble with...
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    whats a good idle temp when watching videos or surfing the web?

    My idle temps are usually 35c-42c when watching youtube videos and surfing the web. And usually around 35c when I have my air conditioning on. Is this normal?
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    Is this ram compatible?

    I have this motherboard P5G41T-MLX Want to buy 2 of these rams https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008CP5Q7M/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1_1_1?smid=A3W06AY0GW69UM&psc=1
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    Computer freezes randomly

    hi i am having problems with my computer first it was working then i brought it up to my aunts house and it worked there and then i was walking home and the suitcase the computer was in tipped over a few times and then i got home hooked it up then when i pressed the power button it would turn on...
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    Good PC bad fps in games

    Geforce GTX 1070 ti i5-7600k @ 3.8 ghz w/ liquid cooling 16 GB DDR4 RAM Title pretty much says it. For the most part I get decent fps in all games, but for example in League of Legends, fps is fine until I get into combat with other players, then it drops to a measly 20 to 30 fps. This suddenly...
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    Ethernet only loading Google, YouTube, Facebook

    I got a new motherboard, the MSI z270 Tomahawk Arctic about a month ago, and ever since, I have not been able to properly access my college's Ethernet. Basically, I can only load Google, YouTube, Facebook and some of the other big websites. I have a wireless USB adapter, and using it, I have...
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    Screwed motherboard won't show display?

    So I first built my PC out side the case it worked and turned on fine but when I screwed the motherboard into the case it didn't want to show the display. I then unscrewed the motherboard from the case and it started working fine and it showed the display. I really want it to be screwed into...
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    GeForce Experience and should i use it as it seems to make more problems than it solves

    I'm currently using Geforce Experience with my 960 and so far all it has done is make shadowplay work (sometimes), make videos black screen (sometimes) and improperly optimized games (sometimes). It decided to change all my setting on siege that i had masterfully laid out for maximum performance...
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    Is there a place where to get old pc/laptops for free?

    So I need some pc parts/electronics for my pc project and I need old pc too? Can I get them somewhere for free? P.S. Sorry for my bad English. That's because I am from Latvia.
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    Computer freezing for a few seconds and resumes

    Hello, I tried a billion things to fix my issue but they did not help. So I want to ask it in here for help. My issue is, computer is randomly gets "laggy" but I keep using my keyboard/mouse, sound keeps coming and if I'm in discord my friends keep hearing me etc. but I cant click anything or...
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    Toshiba Tecra 730CDT BIOS damaged.... help?

    Hey all, So i got this old laptop, a Toshiba Tecra 730CDT, Pentium MMX, windows 95, all that good stuff. i bought the thing in a thrift shop, with some stuff like a external floppy reader en mouse ect included. got a universal laptop adapter recently that supported it. but once i power it on i...
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    Compatibility problem with memory

    I have this memory originally (crucial sport ddr4 2400 pc19200 Bls8g4d24dfs8)2x8,I bought Crucial 8 GB UDIMM 2400 MHz PC4-19200 DDR4 Memory (BLS2K8G4D240FSA) x2 they will run seperatly but not together??? what am i missing here?
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    How do I get UEFI?

    Hello, so I recently bought a 4TB hard drive. What a disappointment it was when I learnt that I can only use 2TB out of the 4 because my computer is not UEFI based. So how do I get UEFI? Do I need to buy a new motherboard? I really have no idea and google won't help me.
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    Power Supply 500w i5 2400 GTX 550ti 2x4GB hyper x ram

    So today, i upgraded my CPU, i bought an i5-2400 intel CPU. I have a 500w PSU and a gtx 550ti and 2x4 GB of hyperx ram, and one HDD. My pc doesn't start if i have both RAM inserted, I've tried switching those two with other two but it's the same, it only works if there's only one inserted. I...
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    Led fan flashing when PC is under load

    So im playing some Rust and from time to time i noticed my PC LED fan flashing.When PC is idle fan is not flashing. pls halp
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    Help me build my brothers PC!

    I am trying to build a PC for my brother and need some help picking out parts! I would like to keep it under $800 and need keyboard and mouse included. I have the software and monitor already! The most graphically intensive game he would play would be BF1, but he will spend a good chunk of his...
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    First Gaming PC Impressions?

    Hello everyone, my brother and I have recently become interested in all things PC. I have been doing a lot of research and learning about PC hardware. I made a build on pcpartpicker that exactly meets my budget. I will post the link below, and would like to know from some veterans of the...
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    Why the thread was removed

    may i know the reason for the thread removal?
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    Thermal Throttling with low temps on 5930k X99

    If been having a problem where my 5930k is stuck at 1.2GHZ, this is at 35c-45c across the cores. MSI/Intel Extreme Tuning is telling me that I'm thermal throttling. I downloaded ThrottleStop and was getting these as the limit reasons: BD PROCHOT MAX TURBO CORE P1 I honestly don't know what these...
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    I have wall mounted speakers installed in my house. These were here when I bought the house. I want to hook these up to my son

    I have wall mounted speakers installed in my house. These were here when I bought the house. bought a reciever. hooked it up ran speaker wires to wall speakers to the reciever. hooked up the 3.5 mm aux cable from aux 3 on the amp/receiver to the green jack on the computer. Nothing, no sound...
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    using different series GTX cards in SLI ?

    Hey guys sorry if this has been asked on my phone atm and didn't see a thread for it. I currently have one MSI GTX 1070 seahawk the Ek model and I want to run 2k ultra settings on all games. So I have the budget now that I would like to pickup a 1080 seahawk too same card but the model up...
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    SSHD firecuda performance...

    I just got a brand new SSHD Firecuda 1TB sshd 3.5 inch and it feels like nothing exceptional, it isnt really that fast or noticeably, it has already frozen a couple times and bsod once after my computer went to sleep, i dont have that many files at all on the drive and was wondering how can i...
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    Motherboard choosing for my build

    I am building a new PC, upgrading after almost 5-6 years, so planning to buy something better than mediocre. I have confirmed to buy an intel 7700k, Gskill Ripjaws V 8GB 2400MHz RAM, Now I have 3 options for the motherboard. Factors to be considered, 1.Gaming / Better Audio 2.More ports (PCIE...
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    Would this wall radiator work for a silent PC build?

    http://usa.hudsonreed.com/sloane-white-horizontal-flat-panel-designer-radiator-25-x-16-1-2.html I think it might look cool, mounted to the right side or top of a case. I was thinking the pump might need to be stronger to drive this type of radiator, but maybe someone can clue me in on the...
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    Cleaning a cpu

    Can i use like alcohal wipes that people that take shots use to wipe that area
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    Diagnosing Bad PSU

    I have been having random lock ups during game play for about 3 months, which a hard reboot fixes. Typically, it happens about twice a week on about 30 -40 hours of game play. I upgraded my gpu today and it wouldn't start back up (went from 560 ti to 1060, which is less draw). The PS fan would...
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    Anyone else have a Dual Graphics System?

    I want to compare performance results. I'm running an AMD A10-7870K with an XFX R7 250 1GB GDDR5 card, and I got a score of 9290 in Sky Diver on Futuremark. I have a feeling that something's up though, as some games run a lot faster on my APU, and others run faster on the dGPU when the title...
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    overheating related questions. stuck

    pc specs dell inspiron 580s 7gb ram gt730 xenon 3470 2.93ghz 400w power supply. stock everything else had a dual core with no problems overheating. slapped a quad core in it and now I'm overheating. tried different ways to apply thermal paste even the recommended procedure for this processor...
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    nVidia eVGA 1050 Ti SC dual monitor hookup?

    I have two monitors connected to my PC via DVI cables (my current nVidia card has two DVI outputs). I want to get the new nVidia 1050 Ti card, but it doesn't have "dual" outputs. It has one DVI, one DisplayPort, and one HDMI. My monitors have DVI, DisplayPort, and VGA inputs and don't have an...
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    Unable to create a spanned volume for Windows 8.1

    I am trying to follow this article, specifically option two which details how to create a spanned volume: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/02/how-to-combine-multiple-hard-drives-into-one-volume/ I have Windows 8 installed on a 240 GB SSD but I am nearly out of space. I bought another 240 GB...
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    computer issuse not working

    I have put all the parts of my computer together. But none of the fans turning on. I have checked all of the connections and nothing is incorrectly placed. I have tested to see if the power supply work and it does. I would appreciate if anyone could tell me what the issue is.
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    What is the difference between the normal GTX 1080 and the GTX 1080 Founder's Edition? And which one should I get?

    I'm going to purchase two GTX 1080's and go SLI but I was just wondering which card I should get, since there is a normal card and a Founder's Edition one, what are the differences? Is it worth the extra 200 dollars? (since I'm buying two) Thank you for any replies! :)
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    Audio not playing through speakers after a crash.

    Hey all, I have a Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro that crashed with this error message 'page_fault_in_nonpaged_area' Ever since the reboot audio will only play through the 3.5mm jack. It seems like a memory issue but I am not too experienced on this sort of issue. Drivers and bios are updated. Cheers.
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    Stability Testing Questions

    Hi guys, I have some questions to you and will be glad if you help me. 1. Prime95 26.6 is recommended for thermal testing. What is the reason with this about AVX stuff? Is AVX FPU an overkill or consider a case that I tune my OC in 26.6 for 90 degrees and AVX FPU works then my temps go as high...
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    Phantom 410 worth upgrading fans?

    So I thought that maybe in the future I'd upgrade the fans in the Phantom 410 to Noctua fans, since they use an SSO bearing, making them quiet and long lasting. But I thought, well, is it worth it to shell out 40 dollars and replace the two 120mm fans in my case with NF-F12s, plus 25 dollars to...
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    Titan Dragonfly - sufficient cooling?

    I'm unsure as to whether the following system will have sufficient cooling with a Titan Dragonfly cooler. I won't be overclocking at any stage (it would be impossible with my intended CPU and motherboard anyway). I'm also considering the Noctua NH-D15S cooler, but would there be any point in...