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  1. I

    Blurry images and videos (HD and 4K doesn't look like HD and 4K) Colors are not blending properly.

    Current PC Specs: Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti RAM 8.0 GB Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 (build 16299), 64-bit Monitor: ASUS VG248QE When i first built this pc I installed windows 10 from a USB, everything worked fine except for...
  2. B

    What is this GPU?

    On ebay, I bid $0.55 on a GPU that was titled "HP NVIDIA 660499-003 AIO 1GB GPU VIDEO GRAPHICS CARD". It has no I/O, and I have no idea what it is. Can someone explain this to me? Here are some pictures from the listing.
  3. Wallcroft34

    Kaby Lake temperature

    Hello community I need help My new i5 7500 is reaching between 36-40°C in idle mode with an extra mark cooler, isn't too high? Specs: ■ I5 7500 ■ Cooler Master 212 Evo ■ Asus ROG H270f ■ Thermaltake Commander ms-i I used this quantity of thermal paste, maybe is too much? While my old cpu...
  4. S

    Toshiba nb255 no display

    I have a toshiba mini notebook nb250 I am turned it on for installing new OS But it's bricked... Maybe I am pressed f12 and power button at same time. Now it's bricked ... How can i solve this? Shift + f8 + power not solved this... Thank you
  5. A

    Do I Need A Crossfire Or Am I Doing Something wrong?

    I currently have 2 gtx 980ti and i am also running a msi b-150 gaming m3 motherboard with a i7 6700k cpu. I noticed my computer not working to its full potential after switching cpus and i realized after checking nvidia control panel that my sli isnt working anymore. I did research and i've seen...
  6. StrikeLeaderGR

    1100€~New Build-Gaming & General Use System

    So I just passed in the The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens and I decided to buy a new system for gaming and everyday usage for the various tasks for the University. Because I am going to spend a lot of hours in front of the computer...
  7. M

    MSI vs PowerColor R9 390

    I'm am building my first PC and picking out the graphics card. My build is white and blue so that favors the PowerColor but if the MSI is better I can always go with that. The MSI is abit more but not much. Just wondering the best choice for my skylake build.
  8. Zectorr

    XFX HD6870 plus Sapphire HD6870????

    I have a XFX HD6870 1gb, and im going to buy another one to Crossfire it with another , so will a Sapphire HD6870 1gb work %100 with the XFX , and my PSU is 650 Watts , is that enough ???
  9. V

    Operating 4770 without gpu, problems when i drop a card in?

    So i sold my old card, and then clean installed windows using the 4770 cpu's graphics to do that and other light tasks. Its surprisingly OK for non game tasks, even at 1440p. My question is, when my 290x comes in the mail, will there be any driver conflicts to be aware of? Or are the hd...
  10. Nikos Grammatopoulos

    Asus m5a97 r2.0 OR?

    AMotny better mobo than asus m5a97 r2.0 at lower or same price?(for fx 8320)
  11. R

    Windows 8.1 DSP Medialess, how to install media

    Hello, I purchased the DSP medialess version of windows 8.1 by mistake, I normally purchase oem with disk. How and where do I download or obtain the installation media please
  12. G

    "Always ask before opening this type of file" box

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I was downloading a .zip file today and i accidently unchecked the box and now everytime i try to download a zip file it automaticly saves and opens. How can I undo or recheck the box?
  13. J

    We want to purchase a Canon 40D and lenses

    Hello. We are planning a vacation this summer to the mountains and we are planning on taking a lot of pictures on this trip. We've decided to get a Canon EOS 40D. My first question is this: How does this camera compare to other brands in the same price range? My next question is where is...
  14. S

    How to test for system stability when undervolting?

    i have been using prime 95 to test for system stability is this the right tool? presumbly if i get a system crash i just have to increase the voltage back up until i get a stable minumum? how long is good to run prime for? i have just been doing 10min tests everytime i drop the vcore down with...
  15. A

    I5 3570k stock vcore not normal?

    Hi everybody, i am a little bit concerned about my vcore for my i5 3570k which is set to offset mode in bios with a "+" and in auto for the offset number but i see in occt that my vcore is at 1,27 v for a stock speed of 3,8 ghz (with turbo mode). isn't it a little bit too high? i guess that is...
  16. S

    Can i7 core can fit in the place of my old core processor

    can i7 core processor can fit in the place of My Intel Dual-Core Processor E5200 2.5GhZ in the same motherboard in which my dual core processor is installed ?????? please help :(
  17. P

    What part should i get for a pc around £500?

    I want to make a gaming pc for around £500. Can somebody suggest some parts like CPU (amd) motherboard and graphic card. It would really help as im not good at buying parts. thanx. :)
  18. S

    Is this Power Supply any good for gaming?

    1Thermaltake New LitePower 450W -ATX 12V 2.3, DUAL 12V Output Circuit , PCI-E 6 Pin X1, PCI-E 62 Pin x1, 5-Pin SATA x4, 204 Pin Power, 120MM FAN My System: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200 @ 2.96 GHz, Asrock G31m-s MB, 2 Gigs RAM, GigaByte AMD radeon HD 7750 1Gig, 2 HDD's..... Will this Psu be...
  19. D

    PSU Question

    Hi, this is my first post on this forum :) I'm hopefully going to be building a computer in the next few months and I've found 2 psu's that I'm confused about. They are: http://www.ebuyer.com/352621-coolermaster-gx-lite-600w-86-single-12v-rail-230v-rs600-asabl3-uk and...
  20. R

    Various component failures

    I build a new PC every two years or so and give my old PC to my brother. Unfortunately, he lives in an old Amish built house with ungrounded outlets and what is probably very suspect wiring. It's rural and he still uses dial up internet. The problem is the PC's I give him have various failures...
  21. R

    PC Randomly shutsdown

    Hello, I have a probleme with my pc.. sometimes while gaming or just random internet browsing, my computer just shutsdown, and keeps hanging in a reboot every second it shutsdown and trys to reboot but shutsdown again, until i get the power off and on, than it boots up again like nothing...
  22. D

    Please Help (questions)

    I am completely computer illiterate. I want to buy a new computer to play Battlefield 3 on the highest settings for everything (ultra, I have picked up this is called). I am trying to spend the least amount possible. I really dont know anything about computers, if anyone can give me advice...
  23. T

    Whic one should I believe?

    My asus p8z68v is showing 3.4ghz and in windows too. but I apllied the oc tuner and coretemo shows 4.3ghz. Which one should I believe?
  24. Z

    PSU suggestions please.

    Hello, I'm going to be upgrading my outdated GPU along with adding a couple more components to my computer. And I'm not good with Power supplies at all. So I was wondering what would be the best option for my build. SPECS (to be)- Motherboard- Foxconn A88G Micro ATX CPU- AMD Phenom II X4 3.2GHz...
  25. A

    Tips using Thermal Compound and an After Market Cooler

    Hello All, I am posting because I will be slowly building my own PC and I had a few questions about Thermal Compounds and aftermarket coolers. Here is the pertinent information about the build: CPU: Intel Core i5 2500 Quad Core After-market Cooler: Hyper 212+ One of the nice posters here...
  26. spitfire99

    How much watts (max) for this rig

    i5 2400 sandy bridge radeon 6790 1 gb kingston ddr3 4gb ram asus psh61-m le Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 19 inch philips monitor i was thinking to antec earthwatts 500w but anything lil cheaper then that would be good.
  27. W

    My three little problems seem to have joined forces..

    Before we get to these little buggers... Here's my specs: MSI 990FXA-GD80 AM3+ AMD 990FX AMD Phenom II X6 1100T OC @ 4.0GHZ G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB DDR3 1600 SAPPHIRE FleX Radeon HD 5670 1GB Mushkin Enhanced Chronos 120GB SATA III OCZ Solid 3 60GB SATA III Mushkin 650W PSU ARCTIC COOLING...