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  1. M1KEs_

    [SOLVED] Is BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P compatible with my graphics card?

    Hey so, my monitor is working really bad these days and I think it is about to stop working so I have been searching for a good monitor to upgrade to and I have found the BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P. I have an Asus Dual GTX 1060 OC 6GB GDDR5. My question is, are the ports compatible and are both of...
  2. C

    [SOLVED] Can the AMD RX 5700 XT RAW II fit in a PC with the MSI Z170 A?

    Ive been hearing conflicting thoughts between my friends and the forums about the compatibility of AMD cards and Intel boards. I recently purchased the AMD RX 5700 XT RAW II and I bought a MSI Z170 A to use the GPU on. However I've been hearing stories from some friends of mine saying that AMD...
  3. fallak_

    [SOLVED] RTX 2060 super compatibility:

    I am looking to swap my GTX1060 for a RTX 2060 super but I needed to know if it is compatible with my motherboard. My specs are: Ryzen 5 2600, Mother GA ax370 gaming and 16 Gb Ram 2800Mhz The motherboard is this one: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-AX370-Gaming-rev-1x/sp#sp
  4. G

    [SOLVED] Upgrades Compatible?

    Would like someone to let me know if these two upgrades seem reasonable on my 5 year old pc. Mostly concerned about cpu bottlenecking and If the PSU is enough. Orig: Mobo: Asus Z87-A CPU: Intel i5 4670k GPU: EVGA GTX 770 2GB PSU: Antec HCG-620M Ram: 2x 4GB Gskill DDR3 1866mhz upgrade to...
  5. C

    [SOLVED] Trident Z compatibility with Ryzen 7 2700x

    Hi I've finally decided to upgrade my CPU from Intel i7-4770k paired with MSI B85M-E45 to AMD Ryzen 7 2700x paired with the MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard. While waiting for the new CPU and motherboard, I picked up a second hand G.Skill Trident Z RGB kit (Model: F4-3000C15D-16GTZR...
  6. radinrahman26

    [SOLVED] Graphics driver and motherboard

    Will there be any problem if I install latest graphics driver of mid range gpu in old motherboard? My case: GPU: radeon rx 560 Motherboard: msi a88xm-e35
  7. O

    Question Compatible GPU for this system

    Hello everyone, quick recap: I got an EVGA Rtx 2060 super XC that for the life of me couldn’t get to work in my system unless it's with generic windows display adapter drivers: ROG STRIX x570-E Gaming Ryzen 3800x 32 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum Corsair RM850x PSU Gold 80Plus WD Blue m.2 500gb...
  8. S

    [SOLVED] New monitor/Old one is dead

    Hi. My old monitor is dead and now I have to buy new one. I am wondering if aoc c24g1 is going to be compatible with my r9 270x dcu2oc? I know my gpu is old and it doesn't support freesync, but I am going to buy all new PC next year probably, so I wonder if I'm going to be able to connect...
  9. S

    [SOLVED] Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 r5 with 5700 rx xt

    Hello guys. I am interested in buying an RX 5700 XT card, but I have a question about the compatibility with my current motherboard. I have a GIGABYTE GA-990fxa-UD3 R5. Is it compatible with the RX 5700 card? My CPU is the AMD FX-8370 and my PSU is 750w I'm more worried about the PCIe 4.0...
  10. nicatbzade58

    [SOLVED] Is this ssd compatible with my laptop?

    SSD link: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-500GB-MZ-V7E500BW/dp/B07BN4NJ2J My Laptop: Asus TUF FX705DY Link: https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-FX705DY/ Upgrade Manual: For Russian Edition (mine) ...
  11. S

    [SOLVED] Is there a case to mount a 360mm radiator (top or front) without having to remove the 5.25 drive cage?

    Building a new system with a 360mm aio. I need a case to fit a card reader and blu-ray player in the drive bays. Does such a case exist where I can fit a 360mm cooler without having to remove the 5.25 drive cage? Even if the trays were removable 1 by 1.
  12. C

    [SOLVED] B450 Boards

    Soon I'm going to buy: Ryzen 5 2600 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 2 x 8 GB (unsure) I have three choices on mobo: ASUS B450-F MSI Tomahawk Max Gigabyte Aorus B450 Elite I want to know which one is better, more RAM compatibility, and importantly has less issue. I don't plan overclocking soon...
  13. P

    [SOLVED] PLEASE HELP, RX 570 Dual link DVI-D connection?

    Hello, i'm having some problems with my monitor and a GPU. i just purchased a second hand Acer GN246HL monitor that only supports 144hz via a Dual link DVI-D cable. I also have an Powercolor RX 570 which has a DVI-D port. Now the problem is that when i plug in the Dual link dvi-d cable from...
  14. G

    [SOLVED] Build or wait based on compatibility?

    Looking to build a new workstation/gaming pc some time this year. My last build was a quiet media server/workstation about 5 years ago that I would like to use solely for media server duties while getting back into PC gaming with a new rig (and graphics/video/3d modeling). Are there any new...
  15. P

    [SOLVED] Compatibility check with Ryzen 1st Gen.

    https://www.gskill.com/product/165/184/1536113464/F4-3600C16D-16GVK-Overview. I needed to confirm this ram would run on the asrock b350 pro 4. https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/AB350%20Pro4/. I intend to upgrade the mobo, but i need to know if for the time being, it will run at 3200mhz. processor...
  16. A

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 3600 24+8 pin

    Hello. I am picking parts for my future PC and I've already picked a motherboard and a cpu, the motherboard being "ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING" and the CPU being "AMD Ryzen 5 3600"(not X). This motherboard has 24 + 8 pin power to the motherboard and the CPU, and I want to know if the CPU is...
  17. B

    [SOLVED] Issues installing Windows 95/98 games into Windows 10 natively

    Hello there, I am trying to install several Windows 95/98 games onto a new Windows 10 computer. They do not require DOS, they are CD games that can be launched from the desktop. I have gone to dozens of websites, and followed their instructions, but it still does not work. I get the same error...
  18. J

    [SOLVED] Compatibility Check

    Are the following parts compatible? I especially want to make sure that the cooler and ram fit together in this case, and that the gpu plays nice with the motherboard. Thanks! CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor CPU Cooler Noctua NH-U12A 60.09 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard Asus...
  19. W

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 3 3200G support on Gigabyte A320M-S2H (rev 1.1)

    Hi, I brought an AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and and also brought a Gigabyte A320M-S2H from a local computer hardware shop. Before purchasing I emailed them asking about 3rd gen Support and they said it was compatible out of the box. I have now realized after receiving the CPU and Motherboard that It only...
  20. P

    [SOLVED] Building a PC, are these parts compatible with each other?

    Hi Guys! I am building a new PC for gaming. I have been reading a lot about the components but still, I would like an expert to have a look if these parts will work well together. If you have any suggestions to replace something (without making the build significantly more expensive) I'd like...
  21. J

    [SOLVED] Compatibility Check

    Assuming they fit in my case, are the following components pairwise compatible?: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700x Mobo: Gigabyte x570 aorus elite RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4-3600 GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Windforce 2x CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 I especially want to make sure the cooler...
  22. B

    [SOLVED] running Atx psu and gpu on SFF pc

    Hi guys, so basically, lets say i have small form factor dell optiplex 7010 machine with i7-3770 cpu and 8gb ram. In pictures i can find on internet i can see that motherboard does have a pci express slot for GPU which would be gtx 960. also i can see 24 pin motherboard power port so i dont...
  23. V

    Question Memory RAM compatibility

    I want to buy another 4gb so I would have 8gb in total. But I want to ask if my G.SKILL Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4-2400MHz CL17 would be compatible with the G. SKILL NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4-2400MHz CL17. I don’t know what’s the difference but I just want to make sure they are compatible with each...
  24. Vox

    Question Steam US Gift Card for EU account?

    Hi there, Does anyone know if I buy a $20 Steam Gift Card on Amazon like this: https://www.amazon.com/Steam-Gift-Card-20-pc/dp/B00FN50BYC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Steam+wallet&qid=1574875290&sr=8-2&th=1 will it be redeemable on a Steam account created in the EU? I'd like to gift a card for...
  25. N

    [SOLVED] New AMD Ryzen 3600 with a 2070 SUPER Build advice

    Hey Guys was just wondering whether this build would work well, with no bottlenecking etc. CPU : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 Motherboard : Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Memory : G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16Gb (2*8gb) DDR4-3600, 16-19-19-39 Storage : M.2 NVME card...
  26. J

    Question I'm getting mini freezes. Please help!

    Hi guys! I've recently bought a few components for my desktop PC (new motherboard, CPU and RAM sticks) but I've experiencing some issues. Since I installed them I get mini freezes, generally while mid/high PC usage, I've tested a few things. I still can't find out which part is the problem. I'm...
  27. wissam.antoun

    Question Will my T-Force Delta RGB 3000MHz 8GX2 RAM work on my Asus H110m-C motherboard with i6600?

    On the specifications sheet of the Delta RGB 3000 MHz LINK, it only mentions 2400MHz. So will it work on a Asus H110m-c with 6th gen intel 6600 that only supports up to 2133MHz on 6th gen hardware (H110m-c)
  28. F

    [SOLVED] Can my psu handle a SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon RX 550, 2GB GDDR5, 128bit, 11268-16-20G

    My PSU has 250W , here is a pic of it: My other components are : 1x8 GB hyperx fury black stick I3 6098p Motherboard is MS 7996 , same as H110M PRO VD Looking forward to getting the answer as fast as possible
  29. Boris_yo

    Question How do I Know RAM's Compatibility with Motherboard?

    Hey... How do I check if specific RAM is compatible with motherboard? I remember a while ago there was a tool on RAM manufacturers' websites to help match their RAM to specific motherboard but I no longer see it is the case nowadays. For example I am interested in these RAM modules: - G.SKILL...
  30. I

    Question Patriot Viper Steel 3600Mhz and B450 Tomahawk Max Compatibility

    Hello, Hello, I am interested in buying this Patriot memory: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB DDR4-3600MHz (PVS416G360C7K) I also have a B450 MSI Tomahawk Max motherboard and a Ryzen 3600. Is there anyone who tried this motherboard-ram combination? I want to know for sure if i will be able to use...
  31. foxfries

    [SOLVED] [solved] compatibility question

    Hey there, I have a question regarding Cpu and Mainboard compatibility as I'm fairly new to this whole thing and get overwhelmed easily and friends have been telling me different things about this stuff. I have an intel core i7 6700k cpu and am currently looking for a replacement mainboard for...
  32. internetskrub

    Question Will a DE600 run a RX 570?

    Hello. I would like to ask if the Deepcool DE600 would be able to run a Sapphire RX 570 4gb card with an Intel i3-2120 processor.
  33. R

    Question Is adding a single 16gb stick to an existing 8gb x2 still compatible?

    Will my RAM work well together if I put a 2x 8Gb sticks along with a single 16Gb stick? Orrrrr should I put 2x 8Gb sticks along with 2x 16Gb sticks? Maybe that would work best? This one is existing in my board: CORSAIR - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 2.6 GHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Memory Kit -...
  34. N

    Question Compatibility Questions (MSI Z97S Krait, Corsair Vengeance LPX, i7-4790k)

    Title pretty much covers it. I want to know if I can use: Corsair Vengeance LPX (2x8) DDR4 3200Mhz Intel i7-4790k On THIS motherboard: MSI Z97s SLI Krait Edition (socket = LGA1150) ------------------------------------- If I can't, could I please get a good plan of action in terms of...
  35. R

    [SOLVED] HDMI compatibility

    Once and for all can someone explain this to me. In the past the cheapest hdmi is fine but now I am updating my TV and want to maximise its potential using 4K, HDR, etc, I am reading a lot of conflicting information. Simply put I am buying a Samsung ru8000, I will be using it primarily for...
  36. C

    Question What motherboard should I replace my old with?

    Not exactly looking to upgrade, but my motherboard seems to have went out. I'm trying to buy from Amazon so I can return it if its not the problem. Would a ASUS M5A78L-M Plus/USB3 DDR3 HDMI DVI USB 3.0 760G MicroATX Motherboard replace my current MB with all my components? Specs ASUS M5A78L-M...
  37. B

    [SOLVED] Can i use a gtx 10 series gpu in a lga 1155 motherboard?

    I have an old pc i put away a while ago with an i5 2320 (socket 1155) and a gt 520. I wanted to get it running again and i thought of getting a gt 1030 to make it run a little better. Can it be done or will it cause issues?
  38. D

    [SOLVED] SSD compatibility question (Intel HM370 mobo)

    tl;dr Will a Crucial CT500P1SSD8 SSD (500 GB, 3D NAND, NVMe, PCIe, M.2) work on my laptop (Asus N580GD-E4189T)? Do you recommend other SSD alternatives? The problem I wanted to add a SSD to my new Laptop (Asus Vivobook Pro 15, N580GD-E4189T) which has an Intel HM370 chipset. I've had some...
  39. YazBuild

    Question I/O front panel vs MoBo Headers?

    Hey, I am in the process of getting all my parts together to build a PC. I'm getting hung up on the connection of the front I/O panel and available headers on the MotherBoard preferred case: Cooler Master MasterCase H500M RGB Tempered Glass Case (Due to plenty of USB 3s) Prefered MoBo: ASUS...
  40. Insane Potatoz

    [SOLVED] Is this compatible

    Hello everyone, I have a potential pc that I’m building, and I was just wondering if the Asrock B450M Pro4 motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 2600 were compatible, aka no bios update needed, and if not, if there are any recommendations for a motherboard that can support this cpu that’s micro ATX, and...