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    My computer is having boot problems after replacing psu

    Hi, I just replaced my psu and gpu, but when i try to boot it up it says no devices detected or found(im on a desktop by the way) and its really screwing me over, ive checked the cables and put quite a bit of force. Anybody know why this happens? All advise is taken thank you in advance :/
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    What Graphic Card Drivers are the "best" to get?

    Hello all, I have recently bought my first dedicated graphics card (an ASUS GTX 750 OC 2gb) but I don't know which drivers are most viable to download. Do I just download the most recent driver? Or should I back date to another driver that's somewhat "better"? Thanks, Panda
  3. skateguy

    Nvidia surround with different displays?

    Hi there folks. I just purchased the LG UM95 34 inch monitor with 3440 x 1440 resolution. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZL3D1E8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 I would like to know if I purchased two of the Acer G257HU monitors with 2560 x 1440 resolution if I would...
  4. K

    PC to TV HDMI problems

    Hello. Today when I turned on my computer it had no signal from HDMI cable to my TV. I thought it may be damaged and broken and bought a new cable but new cable is not working also?? I am browsing internet, searching for solutions but I just cant find any that would fix my issue. My...
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    Windows 8.1 crash to BIOS, Any HELP?

    Every time i try to install windows 8.1 via CD-Rom the installation quits and crashes to BIOS. PC Spex: Athlon X4 860K EVGA GTX 750Ti FTW Crucial Ballisticx Sport (1x8) 2x Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB Intel 530 Series 120GB SSD Corsiar CX430M ASRock A88X Extreme 6+ RAIDMAX V-403 Need help...
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    Computer lagging with no reason.

    It's a nightmare! After a few minutes of using the computer (20 minutes in avarage) my computer starts lagging with no clear reason. About every second there's about a 0.3 sec lag, the computer is lagging, not internet lag. These are my PC specs (OS windows 7 x64 is in Hebrew so sorry for...
  7. Donmige

    CrosfireX Problems, Need Drivers?

    So last week I upgraded my gtx560ti to a Sapphire R9 290 TRI-X because I was begging to get low FPS and display would go green from time to time. I also upgraded my CPU to a FX-8370 as I was told that my Phenom 955 could not handle the R9 290. I was still unhappy with the performance of about...
  8. R

    Pc moves extremely slow with gpu

    Hi, I have a gigabyte z97x-sli with the latest bios update and it takes forever to boot with a gpu installed. It would lag even in the bios settings aswell. I have ensured my psu gives the correct amount of power and I have also pulled my cmos battery to reset the bios. The gpu proved to be...
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    Need help with new PC

    This is my first build ever, but I am wondering if it's good. I am mostly gaming, but hoping to livestream and record a bit as well. Currently, there is a sale going on where I live, and there are different motherboards to choose between, so I'll put in a few options. RAM: Crucial DDR3...
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    How to overclock Ci7 4790K with Hero VII by bios?

    Hello, I'm new at overclock. So I used the AISuite to overclock my processor. But there are 2 problems. 1. The processor is running pretty hot, due the high voltage. 2. All programs are measuring that the CPU is running at 0,80 GHz.That's very annoying. The CPU is cooled by H100i, so I've the...
  11. kimatahi

    pc problems help.

    Basiclly i'm using the win7 ultimate. And today I woke up went to open my pc and it was all good but internet disappered,so i restarted it and problem starts here:There was a screen:it said AsRock and screen was there for 1 min...(usually 5-10 sec) why is that.?
  12. ninj0e

    650W PSU for GTX 970

    Hello everyone, I am currently about to purchase an Asus Strix GTX 970 from amazon and I need to know a few things regarding my current PSU before placing the order. So my PSU is an Ultra LSP 650W which has two 6 pin PCI connectors, but the problem is that the 970 from asus needs an 8 pin...
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    New graphics card causes computer to continuously reset

    I recently bought an Asus gtx 760 to replace my Radeon sapphire HD 7700, however after installing it into the card slot, the computer will restart after about 30 seconds of running, without the bios even showing up (whether the PCI-E cable is connected to the graphics card or not) If I use the...
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    SLI with 2x 980 and 1 780

    Hey, I was wondering if it was possible to have a triple SLi with 2 980's and 1 780?
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    HTPC and light gaming - thoughts?

    So I decided to build a HTPC after having a Neo-X7 last year which ended up bricked. The idea of having something that is a little more powerful and that I can play games on and upgrade in the future. So after reading around for a while and a bit of research, I came up with this for the build. I...
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    help with my laptop keyboard??

    Last night I was using my lenovo p580 ideapad and it worked fine. About an hour later I went back on it and noticed the keyboard doesnt work anymore. I had to use the on screen keyboard to log into my laptop (password). When I plug an external keyboard, it works fine. Could I have turned it off...
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    Possible To Upgrade This Laptop? I Don't Think So, But It's Worth Asking Down Below More

    Couldn't Get A Screenshot of the specs so i'll just write them (sorry if it's a stupid question) just wondering if I can upgrade AMD A6-6310 APU with AMD Radeon R4 Graphics (Now I know this is a intergrated graphics card with the processor, i'm just wondering I can upgrade as I've said twice...
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    AMD Radeon R9 290X Crossfire PSU requirements

    Hello guys! I want to know if it is possible to run 2 ASUS R9 290X Matrix Platinum in crossfire with a 850W psu. The PSU is Silverpower SP-SS850 w and it has been running my overclocked 3770k and 2 670's for 2 years now. Is it possible to run to 290x's in CF with this PSU? I can get them for a...
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    Need help on cpu performace

    Hey community. I have just upgraded my workstation, it used to have a Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz cpu and now I have upgraded it to a Intel Core Pentium D 945 3.4Ghz cpu but it says that the Core 2 duo is faster in the windows index. It gets a rating of 5.9 but the Pentium gets a score of...
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    Console HDD in PC

    My current HD : Samsung HD 501LJ is from 2008. and doesnt load BF4 maps fast. it takes 1-4 minutes im not planning to buy an ssd but my friend has an broken xbox 360. and he might can give me or sell me his HDD inside it but is the HDD inside the Xbox360 better than my Samsung HD501LJ ? The...
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    Connect Multiple Speakers to an Amplifier?

    I'm looking at buying a set or two of speakers. I'm no audiophile, but I enjoy having lots of sound when I listen to music. I currently have a set of JVC UX - LP5 speakers that works alright, but the display is shot. If I was to buy an amp like this one http:// and get a set of bookshelf...
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    GTX 970 off Amazon

    I'm want to buy a GTX 970, But i live in the land of New Zealand, They are selling here for like $700 NZD which is like 550 US dollars, I thought i would just get one of amazon because they are much cheaper, But i do not undrestand how much shipping will cost, And i cannot figure out how to find...
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    freezing while playing

    I don't know why but my computer keeps freezing while playing some games like, sniper ghost warrior 2, tomb raider e mass effect 2. While it freezes i can't do nothing, the system don't respond to my commands and to pass this i have to press and hold the star buttom, sometimes the blue screen...
  24. R

    BIOS set up screen comes automatically whenever laptop is turned on

    I have dell Inspiron 1545 laptop with Windows7 OS. Whenever I turn it ON, BIOS set up screen comes with beeps. When click on "Load defaults", same BIOS set up screen again comes. Escape also doesn't work. The only way with which I can see my Windows screen is, press F12 for boot while turning ON...
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    need help computer boots on for few minutes then go to no signal mode

    i just purchased a brand new mobo cpu and ram installed everything correctly it worked for 30 mins then went straight into no signal mode please helpppp
  26. Flame Soulis

    Dell Charger Light Failure

    On the Dell charger, the green LED indicator will 'blink' (on for a quick moment than off immediately) if I plug it into an AC outlet. I have tried several outlets and have tried unplugging the AC cable from the charging unit itself to no avail. It 'did' work and sometimes (if the planets...
  27. J

    Share USB internet over wifi, while simultaneously Accessing internet for the PC through the lan connection

    Well, I guess the title is self explanatory, My LAN ISP provides a certificate which is to installed on pc to accrss the internet. But it also blocks most of the mobile sites. I am having a dongle with me. I usually connect my dongle and share it while using on my mobile phone for whatsapp, etc...
  28. WINTERLORD

    need help selecting a motherboard for 3 graphics cards in crossfire

    I was wondering if anyone know of a good motherboard that will give me at the very least 16x pcie one first card and 8x pcie on the second two cards. 3 graphics cards altogether. It would be great If I could find 16x 16x 8x when doing triple crossfire do I need a 201 socket for the extra...
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    3D Modeling setup?

    Okay I've been looking for an answer and can't seem to find one that applies to me, I'm looking to build a system for 3D modeling in Maya and possibly Zbrush. Primarily I need advice on cpu and gpu combination, but all the answers seem to be for higher budgets. I'm just starting so my budget...
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    Mac or PC?

    Hello, I am going into media arts and technology (Digital Imaging/Graphic Design) and I was wondering what kind of laptop I should get a Mac or PC. I am more familiar with PC's but I hear that Mac has better programs. So I was wondering if anyone with some experience could give me some helpful...
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    URGENT: Graphical glitch booting Debian Live USB

    I've been trying to boot my Debian live USB(yes, installed correctly onto USB). However, once I select it, it gives me error: no prefix (something)... And then all of a sudden the screen goes nuts and throws lines up everywhere. Then, the correct graphical installer pops up but squished up and...
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    CPU & Case for Seasonic 1250XM and Radeon HD 7950

    I have a Seasonic SS1250XM power supply (it's a big one) and a Radeon HD7950 GPU. I'm looking for an inexpensive but solid case and CPU that will turn this into an ok gaming rig. Will any $60 or cheaper Mid Tower case work? Does it make sense for me to go any smaller than that? Any...
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    Need help from an Asus representative Maximus VI Impact part

    I am building my 2nd computer (both ASUS) . I ordered the Liam li briefcase like TU-200 the Asus Maximus Vi Impact an I5-4670k, Asus Blue ray,Samsung 840 EVO SSD 16gb ddr3 1600 Vengance I am waiting on a Seasonic 750 and a corsair H80i and the motha of cards (for me) The Direct CUII GTX-780...
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    Cpu doesnt power up, Only yellow light of motherboard

    I've intel core 2 quad cpu.. Today i was using it and then suddenly my brother hits it by hand and it fell down at one side since its a tower cpu. So the thing is that it turned off automatically i thought it may be because of the power cable but it wasnt. So the problem im facing is that my...