core 2 quad

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  1. nativoffl

    Question Overclock q8400 can't get past 2.73 Ghz

    i think i tried everything, but it didnt work. can anyone help? i'm new to overclocking my specs are: GA-G41MT-S2PT (rev. 2.0) (F2) Core 2 Quad (currently running at slightly faster frequency (2.73 Ghz) 6GB Ram : 4gb + 2gb both running at 1066 mhz Radeon HD 6850 Sapphire
  2. Ashwin Tyagi

    Question While 32 bit android emulator is working 64 Bit android emulator not working and my windows and cpu both are 64 bit

    Although my pc is 64 bit yet i am unable to run your 64 bit emulator here are my pc specs core 2 quad q9400 ddr3 ram 4x2=8gb boot ssd 120 gb game hdd 300 gb gpu gt710 2gb windows 10 64 bit and virtualization is enabled in bios. i have tried to open emulator while virtual machine platform and...
  3. M

    [SOLVED] Best configuration (Core 2 cpus)

    Hi I have to choose between a Core 2 Duo E6400 (2,13 ghz) with 4 gb DDR2 and a Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2,5 ghz) with 2gb DDR2. What combination of parts has most power? Edit: Is it possible to benchmark the systems in Linux, then I can see for myself the best combination?
  4. S

    Question Which LGA 775 processor will be perform better for multi-tasking?

    I'm a owner of a pretty old system desktop computer. My motherboard is Gigabyte G41m combo v2, Dual Core E5300 2.66 800 bus processor & 2gb ddr2 800 FSB Ram (I don't have a SSD). I would like to upgrade, wanna keep this system. Can't buy new gen PC due to financial problems. I'll insert a...
  5. Fand Kun ツ

    [SOLVED] DDR3 PC3-10600U 4GB Ram on Gigabyte G41MT-S2

    I want to ask, I plan to add more ram on my pc, my motherboard model is Gigabyte G41MT-S2 with Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor and 2GB ram, the ram I want to buy is Hynix DDR3 PC3-10600U 4GB 2Rx8 RAM, does my motherboard support? sorry for bad english, im using GTranslate
  6. GhastlyTrenches

    [SOLVED] Core 2 Quad Q9550 (best GPU?)

    At the moment I have a Core 2 Quad Q9550 in my system with 8GB of RAM and im trying to slowly upgrade my PC so im starting with a GPU, At the moment im stuck with the core 2 Quad so what is the best GPU for this card?
  7. Giorgi13

    [SOLVED] I need help with my Old motherboard

    Hello, I've recently grew frustrated over my slow CPU (Q9400 @2.67 Ghz) and decided to give overclocking a try. I'm a very cautious guy i replace thermal paste every 2-3 months, i take care of my parts etc. But i ran into a problem. You see my motherboard Gigabyte G41M-S2PT Doesn't display Clock...
  8. H

    [SOLVED] DIY PC Cooling question

    Hey everyone! This is a simple question, I'm doing a DIY PC project to kill time and have fun during quarentine (building my own case and such), and I found 2 air coolers while looking around the house. One is the stock Intel cooler that came with the chip (C2Q Q9400) and the other one is this...
  9. S

    [SOLVED] Worth upgrading? Core 2 Duo

    I have a spare rig that I am going to use as a pc for my garage. It is a Dell Inspiron 530 with the following specs: Intel Core 2 Duo e6700 Conroe 8gb DDR2 667 MSI AMD R9 270X HAWK 250GB Boot drive 80GB Drive for spare files Wifi card USB card I am trying to make the computer a bit snappier so...
  10. pazarac01

    [SOLVED] Having trouble choosing C2Q Q6600 or Q8200

    Hello people from internet. Yesterday, my friend wanted to buy a new CPU for his old LGA775 build. He asked me If I would come with him to go and see some processor which his neighbour is selling. Long story short, the only LGA 775 processor which he was sellong was Q6600(which he was selling...
  11. S

    [SOLVED] Checking all is good with a budget build for a friend.

    Hello, One of my friends is looking to get into PC gaming on a tight budget, around $150, so I thought that upgrading an old Optiplex would be a good option. They need the whole setup including mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Here is the current plan: Dell Optiplex 780 MT with 4 GB of DDR3 or...
  12. N

    Question Cpu maxes out at 81% or 91%

    My cpu maxes out at 81% or 91% usage and i dont know what causes it i have a 700w psu and the power settings are turned up to max its not the temp Please any help? Specs: Cpu: Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 (OC 3,65Ghz) Mobo: Asus Rampage Xtreme Gpu: Gtx 780 Ghz edition 3gb Psu: Thermaltake 700w
  13. T

    Question Windows 10 iso bootable usb drive stuck booting on an old system.

    So, I have this system consisting of old components listed below. CPU : Intel Xeon E5450 (Core 2 Quad Q9650 LGA 775 equivalent if I'm not mistaken) Motherboard : ASUS P5Q-VM (Latest bios version from ASUS website installed) RAM : 4 sticks of Kingston 2GB DDR2-800 CL5 1.8V. (The short stick...
  14. TheDarkOne198

    [SOLVED] Thinking about upgrading the CPU of my old Sattelite

    I have a now about 11-year-old Toshiba Sattelite A505-S6979 laptop and while I am surprised it still works sometimes,I paid a lot for it back in the day so it had better. Still, It's little Mobile Core 2 Duo can barely keep up with anything now, I am often seeing it pegged at 100% while just...
  15. A

    Question Will this old motherboard support an Core 2 Quad ?

    I have an old pc laying around and i thought i could upgrade it and make it into a Secondary/Backup pc , it's a HP prebuilt , specs : -Pentium D 925 -hewlett-packard 0a58h (xu1 processor) motherboard From what i read the most it can support is an Core 2 Duo E6700 which is a bit too slow so i was...
  16. MudassirX

    Question I bought a GPU "MSI Rx 560 Aero ITX 4GB" which is causing my PC freeze/Crash.

    When I bought this graphics card it was working fine there was no issues. Suddenly my PC crashed. From that moment my PC starts crashing while playing games in about like 30 - 40 minutes everytime. Now after about 10 minutes PC freezes and every hardware accessories too like Keyboard and Mouse...
  17. F

    How to fix headset mic not working with y-splitter?

    Hi, I recently bought this y-splitter for my HyperX Clouds II; However, the mic does not want to work. In the sound settings on Windows, the bars fill up green indicating that some sound is coming through the mic. I discovered that it's just static that is playing through the mic, it doesn't...
  18. S

    What is the speed of my RAM?

    I always thought I had 2666MHz until I checked CPU-Z. It says I have 'NB Frequency: 3200MHz' and 'DRAM Frequency 1200MHz'. Does this mean the speed of my RAM is 3200MHz? I have 2x4GB ddr4. Thanks for any replies.
  19. L

    Buying computer parts in Hong Kong

    Hi all, my dad is going to hong kong for a week as a buisiness trip in two weeks time and i was wondering if motherboards and other computer part prices are cheaper in Hong Kong than in Australia. If parts are cheaper in Hong Kong, i have a budget of around $500aud to spend on a build with...
  20. K

    Planning a $1000 build or less while I save up - Help with finalizing a build plan?

    Not too long ago I had registered on the site with an interest in building a new computer - namely, one to replace my current one that runs on an AMD A6-5400K with integrated graphics, about 120GB of storage (plus around 70GB since recently after discovering and plugging in an old unused hard...
  21. K

    Hyper-Threading while Live Streaming

    I use OBS Studio to livestream. I've heard that livestreaming with x264 is better than NVENC H.264. I also know that x264 using the CPU power and NVENC uses my graphics card. I've tried using both but when I'm using NVENC, I stream with a 10000 bitrate and I have much better performance in my...
  22. borislav1212

    How do I make a mouse key type out a whole text.

    I recently got a gaming mouse and it seems to have two additional buttons at the side. So I wanted to program them for something useful. I though maybe one can type out my username and the other, my password.Is there a way to to that ?
  23. icynicalb

    Need help updating BIOS

    Hello, I installed the newest BIOS update for my ASUS Z170 Pro AURA motherboard and I have an issue where I can't find which file to use in BIOS to update it. There is no CAP file for me to update BIOS with in EZ Flash 3. What can I do?
  24. M

    Need monitor help

    As of now I have a GTX 1060 3gb and i5 7400. Im buying a new monitor and cant decide on either a 1080p 240hz or a 1440p 144hz. Ive seen people say that a gtx 1060 cant rly run 1440p well so idk if I should get that or get the 240hz. If anyone could help thatd be great. Looking to order this friday
  25. T

    Building a PC for my lil brother

    Hi there! I am building a bang for buck PC for my little brother. Just wanted to ask your opinion, is this OK? Mostly for gaming, like PUBG, Rust, Arma III maybe, CS:GO etc AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz 8MB BOX YD130XBBAEBOX 124,11 eur Asus PRIME A320M-K 59,14 eur Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB...
  26. B

    Incompatible memory can cause errors in memtest?

    Hi. I Bought memory 2x8 gb. My laptop manufacturer recommends max 8 gb, but some peoples succsesfully use 2x8 gb ram. I ran memtest and my memory what I bought was full of errors one and another stick(I tested one stick in one slot). So memtest can show errors if memory just incompatible? I...
  27. K

    Hello sir will please help me

    I have 35k amount, I need use full for editing configuration laptop .. will you please suggest me best laptop's
  28. mjslakeridge

    Will this PSU be overkill?

    Here is my current system (except for the PSU, which I am considering buying). My current PSU is a Thermal Master 500W, and I assume it is of very low quality, and I have been using it for about 4 years. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/mjslakeridge/saved/BqsnQ7 I wanted to get a quality PSU...
  29. F

    Ripjaws V with Asrock x99?

    Would the G.SKILL Ripjaws V 32gb (4 x 8gb) @ 3000mhz be compatible with the Asrock x99 pro gaming i7? I know it doesn't list this kit on their site but has anyone tried it?
  30. R

    Need Plugin to kick Users in /buy CS 1.6

    Hello i need a Kick Plugin for a ctf / gunxp server that kick players when they use the command /buy Have anyone that or can help me? That command is not allowed to use in gunxpmod ...
  31. H

    Rx 480 sapphire nitro OC 8GB vs MSI rx 480 Gaming X 8 GB

    Hello guys, right now i am trying to figure out which of the 2 above mentioned cards i should get. My main concern is temp difference between those 2 cards. The Sapphire should be more powerful out of the box, but I was thinking about OC'ing the cards and I am worried that the Sapphire one...
  32. G

    Hard Disk Problem

    My PC doesnt boot, when I start a message appears in bios 'S.M.A.R.T. capable command failed' under my wd geen 2tb . Is my hard disk dying or it is another problem because sometimes my pc starts properly but hard disk is slow . Sometimes it detects my other hard drive not 2tb one.when it is...
  33. DrCeeVee

    New Graphics Card on Old Motherboard

    Hi everyone. I have a question about compatibility issues when using a new graphics card on a very old motherboard. What I want to do is to upgrade the graphics card on a very old, buy still very fast, system. I've recently started another thread in the Software --> PC Gaming section, and the...
  34. Z

    Does Non-pwm mean no speed control?

    Sorry in advanced for sounding like a total noob. Planning my second build with the Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard. I just found out that it only has two on-board fan inputs. One for cpu and one for system. Only one of the inputs is PWM. I was planning on getting two 3 pin...
  35. U

    Toshiba Stellite S70-B-10t overheating

    hello everyone. I couldn't find the technical description for this product anywhere in english so here it is in french GPU: AMD Radeon R9 M265X CPU: Processeur Intel® Core™ i7-4700HQ (2,40 GHz) OS: windows 10 since i upgraded to windows 10 I started having some overheating issues(and by that...
  36. F

    GeForce GTX960 4GB or Radeon R7 370 4GB

    I plan to make my own PC, got list of most optimal parts but my only doubt is which graphic card should i buy? Radeon is around 40 euros cheaper, but i don't mind spending that money. Main difference is that GTX is 128 bit while R7 is 256, they work at same speed and similar Hz. What would...
  37. Archbishop Cactus

    Are GTX 960s known for being faulty?

    About two months ago I had some trouble with a new GTX 960 I had just bought, where my computer restarted a few minutes after booting it up with the new GPU and then it didn't recognise it anymore. To this day I still don't know what the issue was. My motherboard only has PCI-E version 2.0 with...
  38. P

    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
  39. P

    i5-4440 integrated gpu not being detected

    So for some reason my i5-4440 integrated solution (HD 4600) is not detected. I have a gtx 970 so it's never really been a problem but I would like to extend my desktop to a second monitor for productivity purposes and don't have an adapter lying around for my 970 which has 3x mini dp and 1 mini...
  40. T

    How to control CPU fan speed

    Hi , i use gigabyte z97x gamig3 MOBO and i5 4690k CPU , i can OC my CPU and monitor its temp using gigabyte's easytune app but i can't control the fan speed. Does gigabyte have an app for that or do i have to download smth else i checked gigabyte's website but couldnt find smth useful.