Computer Shops

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    Question Mobo stuck

    So recently I have upgraded my bios to a newest version and over time Ive heard beeping coming out from the inside of a pc. After reading online I thought it might be because of the bios update. So later on I tried to downgrade my bios which is not possible at least in easy way. I tried and...
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    Question PC boots fine but no display on monitor, don't know if it's the motherboard or graphics card at fault

    Parts List https://pcpartpicker.com/list/N838Bb View: https://imgur.com/a/COSFAcB My newly built PC boots up fine but there is no display(No DVI or HDMI signal). The motherboard turns on(lights are on) but when I left the GPU in and took the RAM out, there was no beeps. Just to test it out...
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    Question New PC froze during windows 10 set-up, now stuck at black screen

    My brand new MSI GL63 8RC came in the mail today from Newegg. Followed the quick start guide; plugged the charger in then proceeded to boot up without an issue. Made it through some of the set up before having the computer freeze at the Microsoft login page. Tried to ctrl+alt+del but nothing was...
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    [SOLVED] New build...Windows 10 install freezes on startup screen

    I just finished a new build and the computer boots into the UEFI BIOS utility. When trying to install Windows 10 from a USB stick the process freezes as soon as it gets to the startup page. I've tried two different USB sticks with the same result. I have gone through the sticky regarding POST...
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    [SOLVED] Possible System Bottlenecks?

    I'm putting together a budget (< $700) gaming rig, and I was wondering if it has any bottlenecks or parts I can change to save money. Parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ajerickson1/saved/sTxMZL Edit: Swapped out a few parts.
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    [SOLVED] Question About Vcore and LLC on my 8700k

    Okay, as the title says I have a question about my Vcore and LLC. my specs are as follows... InWin 101 case i7 8700k delided with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut to replace the stock TIM and I used the same thermal paste between IHS and heatsink. I have it a 5ghz overclock and can reach 5.1ghz...
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    Old PC Case help...

    So my parents recently asked me for something regarding our first pc parts. I found everything but i am having some issues with finding the case, it was called "Neon" and the logo looked like a potato with eyes, the case was black and had a huge ring around the power button. If i remember...
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    [SOLVED] Windows 10 Pro, HDD showing 100% use, freezing, Slow

    So for last couple years i was using the pc with an ssd, recently decided to sell it and took my ssd out, formatted the 2 terabyte normal drive and installed windows 10 on it. Pc is sold, dudes literally supposed to pick it up tomorrow
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    Download speed capped at 1.1MB/s

    I get around 160 download, and 12 upload. My steam downloads are wonderful as I get 30Mb/s. I just don't understand why my online downloads are stuck at 1.1MB/s anywhere I go. I use chrome but even whilst having all of my addons disabled, my downloads are still capped. I've looked everywhere and...
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    Simple SSD question

    Hi I have a Gigabyte gaming 7 Z270x motherboard ( https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z270X-Gaming-7-rev-10#kf ), and I already have one pcie SSD connected above the graphics card, but it's only 250 GB so I'm looking at getting another SSD. I'm pretty clueless as to where I should connect...
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    Nextbook 8 Premium

    My cousin recently sent me an old Android Nextbook 8 Premium which she'd never even turned on. It's horrendously slow and the screen is out of touch calibration. It was a struggle just to get FireFox on it. Is this thing worth bothering with? My only intended use for it is to interface with...
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    Wait until April for Ryzen2 or go with 8700K

    Hello, I have recently started looking into upgrading my build. My processor, mobo, and RAM, are several years old (over 5 years). Current specs are listed below, but here is what I need help on - Do I wait until April for the Ryzen2 or is the Intel 8700K going to be my best bet for max...
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    Looking for smooth gameplay option help.

    So I know what g sync monitors are it basically is like having v sync on but it doesn't effect performance. So I do not have a gsync monitor but I would like to ask if there is any sort of software that could simulate it. So let's say you are watching on youtube a 1080p60fps gameplay of your...
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    Which one has the best components for my needs?

    Hey guys, I'm an engineering student looking for a 2in1 tablet with stylus and keyboard functionality. I already have a relatively high powered desktop PC for more intensive tasks such as gaming, so I'll be using it for taking notes, editing/annotating PDFs with the stylus, some light...
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    Ryzen 1600 vs 1600x

    Hey all, Seeking clarification regarding the clock and overclock speeds for these two. I was looking at their boost speeds but have been told that's wrong, and that they can both be overclocked to 4.0 If you assume that all I'm worried about is clock speeds, is there any point going for the...
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    CPU Over Heating

    I just installed a new EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply and Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card and now I have had my computer shut down twice because of the CPU getting too hot even though i was not playing a game. My processor is a Intel -...
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    Motorola Moto X Pure Edition Review

    The Moto X Pure Edition’s software is purely Android, its attractive styling is purely Motorola, and its customization options make it purely yours. Motorola Moto X Pure Edition Review : Read more
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    Nvidia Updates Shield Android TV, Introduces Vulkan Support

    Nvidia released an update to its Shield Android TV device today that introduces Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the device. The company also revealed the new update features drivers for the just released Vulkan graphics API. Nvidia Updates Shield Android TV, Introduces Vulkan Support : Read more
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    What could be the problem with GTA lag?

    hi, ok so for a few weeks i have been playing gta online and only this last week or so i have been having really bad stuttering and lag issues, i am looking for the best way to fix this? (i have included a picture of my usage and I am considering buying an Nvidia gtx 970 would this help?)...
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    What should I do with my old PC Parts?

    I have just built a new PC and am wondering what to do with the parts from my old one. The parts are not quite outdated. I could sell them, but that would be my last resort. I was also thinking of making a home server, anything on that? Any suggestions?
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    Need help on buying a dvi cable

    I wanna buy a dvi cable but i do now know what type will i buy for my display and graphics card i have a gt 420 gpu and a monitor that can support dvi cable my monitor is a compaq s2021a
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    nvidia 980 ti for maya dynamics and rendering

    i bought nvidia 980 ti ,i am a student, i work in maya dynamics and rendering,is it compatible
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    Does this build have a bottleneck?

    Hey! (I'll be short and sweet today) I'm getting a new rig and I want to make sure there are no bottlenecks with this. (I think the PSU is a possible problem) Another thing, can the SSD hold Windows 7 Professional 64Bit? Case: NZXT Phantom 410 PSU: Antec 500W 80+ CPU: Intel Core i5 4570 @...
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    Does the MSI CSM H87 G43 support Haswell Refresh out of the box?

    I'm curious if the motherboard I mentioned already comes with the latest bios to support Haswell Refresh, I want to install an i3 4160 and upgrade to an i5 4690 later on.
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    RAM For Gaming 4GB vs 8GB vs 16GB

    Whats your RAM setup? How much RAM do you really need for gaming? What do you have? I have 2x4 DDR3 G.skill 2133MHz OC 7-7-7-18 Im thinking of getting 2 more sticks so i can have 16GB of this RAM
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    need cs:Go pc

    I'm looking for a PC that is able to run cs:Go at least 150 fps , the budget i'm looking at is £200-£400 and please could you make it on http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ thank you in advance.
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    Is it okay to buy an AC adapter with slightly different output? (specifics inside)

    I'm not sure if this is even the right area of the forums for this, so if it's in the wrong spot, please let me know. Last year I bought a cyberpower laptop. The details aren't important here, but the short of it is the AC adapter met a bad fate in a reclining chair last week. Cyberpower is...
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    Changing Storage to a new Computer

    I am building a gaming pc and i was wondering about storage, I currently play on a gaming laptop and have alot of stuff on my hardrive that would save me alot of time and money if i could just put this hardrive in, but i am going to install windows on an ssd and have another hardrive in the pc...
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    GPU/Motherboard Help Needed!!!!!

    Hi, I'm new to the forums and need some help in determining if any of these graphics cards can fit my PC Motherboard... I currently have an AMD Radeon 6670 (1GB) and my motherboard is a Gigabyte M68MT-S2 Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127725...
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    Gpu bottleneck with CPU?

    So I just finished building my new computer and was wondering if a GTX 780 ti will bottleneck an i7 3770k or the other way around. I don't think it will, but some extra confirmation is always helpful. Thanks!
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    RAIDZ2 with different hard drives of the same capacity

    I was wondering if it was necessary to have all identical hard drives for a RAIDZ2 set up, I've read that it was necessary for a RAID 6 set up but can't find any info on if it was necessary for RAIDZ2.
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    Gaming PC Help!

    Hey i wanted to know and if anyone could help me with this and this seemed like the best place to do it. Is it possible if anyone could help me with a good gaming pc build that can run most game's at medium for around 450-500 or below? And if possible, has a nice case with good amount of fans...
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    Can this GPU go on my PC with this PSU?

    Hello guys, I was wondering if this GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125483 go on my well with this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139049 ? Motherboard Model: MCP61PC-GM http://www.skyline-eng.com/images/products/647_400.jpg CPU: AMD...
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    Advice on my first build

    Hi guys. I am doing my first ever build and, despite having done lots of research, I am not positive if I have the best build for my buck and for my intended purposes. The main purpose of the computer will be gaming. I have assembled a parts list and I would appreciate any and all advice on what...
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    Corsair K60 and M65 experiences?

    I am going to buy a new gaming pc and I was wondering what mice/keyboard I should buy. It will be for FPS gaming. After a bit of research I found the Corsair K60. Is it fully mechanical? Does anyone have experiences with this keyboard? Or do you recommend something else? I found the Corsair...
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    2 HDMI inputs but only

    I recently bought a new monitor for my PC, it's an AOC 24 inches. Before I had a monitor which was some years old. I used a normal VGA cable for that. When I had the older screen, I used my TV as an extra monitor besides my PC monitor. My TV was connected via HDMI. I have the Packard Bell...
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    i5 4440 good enough?

    Hey guys this is my first build ever and I am getting an i5 4440 processor. Is this is a good choice? I won't be over clocking and all I will be doing is playing games on it with some school work. I just want something that looks better than an xbox one or ps4.
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    Best Gaming PC for $1000?

    I'm getting a computer for christmas and I need one that I can play DayZ on and record it with. I also need it to be able to edit videos well and render them quickly. I'd like to have at least a GTX 770 for a graphics card. Please help!
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    Could this build play bf4?

    http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/27N0D i am looking at builds dont want to go any higher than 700 would this build do the job? if not could someone maybe show me a build?
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    question about power supply

    I'm getting a pc with a gtx760 and fx6300... would a 500w power supply be enough?