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    Question Suggestions for new case fans

    Hello :) Not so long ago I've built my first gaming PC. When playing games I noticed that my GPU becomes very hot (about 76-80 Celsius) and I want to replace the fans that came with the case for better cooling. (NZXT H500i) My case supports 1x120mm (rear) & 1x140mm/1x120mm (top) fans. I need...
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    [SOLVED] PSU only turns on when left off for a few hours, otherwise I just get fan spin and a clicking noise

    I have a Cooler Master V750S that only turns on after left off for a few (~10-12 at most) hours. If I try to turn it on too soon, I've tried at 3-4 hours after turning it off, I get some fan spin and a click, then nothing. From what I've found online, it might be a short? After being started...
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    [SOLVED] Stuck on VGA led on MSI B450m pro-vdh

    I recently tried to build a budget system but I am stuck and don't know what to do next. Can you please help? CONFIG Ryzen 5 1400 Msi b450 pro vdh Silicon Power 8 GB DDR4 2400Mhz sp008gblfu240bs2 Zotac gtx 1060 6b Corsair vs550 ISSUE I am not able to POST. Initially the ez debug led on cpu...
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    Whats better? pls help

    - AMD Ryzen 3 1300x -A320M Motherboard -8Gb Ram ddr4 2666mhz corsair vengaenece -xgp sx6000 256gb -650 W n1 Evga -Gtx 1050 OR -i5 8400 -Motherboard h310m -xpg sx6000 256gb -gtx 1050 -650 W n1 Evga -Patriot viper elite 8gb ram 2400 mhz
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    Please suggest improvements to my current PC Configuration.

    Hello, This is Divij here. Since the last 2 weeks i have been deciding to buy a pc and have searched the internet for clues as to which parts i want. I have obtained a loan of around 70000Rs/- (I live in India). Whenever i go on google to find an answer to a question about computers, i always...
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    Wonder Workshop Dash Robot and Sketch Kit Review: A Coding Kit With Personality

    This programmable robot's engaging personality and versatile accessories make it a great choice for younger kids. Wonder Workshop Dash Robot and Sketch Kit Review: A Coding Kit With Personality : Read more
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    How much is my custom gaming PC worth?

    I want to sell my custom built gaming pc. It's 1 year and a half old. I had the parts of pcpartpicker but for whatever reason it's not showing the price for some items. I live in Canada. These are the parts: CPU: Intel i5-4690K CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Motherboard: Asus Z97-A...
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    Windows 10 pro won’t install

    I have a Rampage V Extreme that I’m trying to reinstall Windiws 10 pro on. Yesterday a program didn’t work, so I selected a Restore Point. After that Windows entered repair mode, every time I tried rebooting. Today I started installing Windows 10 from scratch. If I boot for UEFI DVD, it...
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    (PAYDAY 2) G-Sync 144hz Issue...

    So... I used v sync on and g sync on and highest hz available in the nvidia panel Whatever i use in game it is limited to 60fps... If I turn off v sync in the nv panel and whatever in game it reaches higher fps but it has tearing all over the place.. Any fix?
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    Computer thinks cpu is overheating

    I opened up my case to check if it had an 8 pin connected I needed for a new graphics card, and when I closed the case and booted the pc back up, the cpu fan started going crazy and the pc turned off on 30-60 seconds. It does this every time and I don't know what to do. Specs ...
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    USB ports dont work after POST

    I just built my first pc and tried installing windows but after setting up the BIOS and windows boots then I cant use any of my USB ports. I don't have PS/2 ports and I have tried all the USB ports. I have tried resetting the CMOS I have tried using BIOS defaults I have tried turning legacy usb...
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    display says 144hz but only getting 60hz?

    ok so I just bought a 24inch acer predator xb241h with 144hz (180hz) and g sync, I have enable 144hz both on the monitor and on windows and the Nvidia control panel, the monitor is connected by a bizlink displayport to my gtx 770 card, however I'm not getting 144hz either on the desktop or I...
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    Cant enter bios for first time

    Help me guys,im having trouble,my pc part is : Amd ryzen 1300x MSI mobo b350m Gigabyte gtx 1050 Kingston hyperx 4gb 2666 mhz When i turn on my pc,the cpu led blink(at the ez debug led),then it turn off,then the vga led blink,then it turned off back,then the boot led blink and also the gpu led...
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    Upgraded memory won’t start

    So I just upgraded the memory in my machine and now it won’t power on... well sometimes it will power on but then it won’t show anything on my monitors (says no input)... could this mean I don’t. Have a big enough power supply? I was also going to upgrade the processor but the ram came in first...
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    My old gpu compared to my new gpu

    Ok guys i was using a 1gb ddr3 amd graphics card and i had 4gb ram was playing league of legends at 50 to 120 fps now. Now i have bought a Geforce GTX 750 ti and upgraded my ram to 8gb its supose to be a upgrade but i am not able to play LOL cos my fps keeps droping even if i am standing...
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    First Build, Can I Overclock Well? (Need Advice)

    I've finally made the decision to switch to pc, but I'm not too experienced with PC's. I'm needing to run games like Rainbow Six Siege, GTA V, Rocket League, and Battlefield 1 at 60+ FPS on a 1080p 144hz monitor on High-Max settings. How well will this do the job? My budget is around $900...
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    Third topic, same problem (Micro-stuttering)

    Good evening. I had a GT635 2 months ago, and I upgraded to a GTX 1050 2gb. Then everything was fine, new GPU, games were running cool, but the problem started here. Micro stuttering, I don't think this is annoying if it happens 1~2 times between one hour of gameplay, but it happens everytime...
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    How To Change My Email Associated With My Tom's Hardware Account

    I've been forced to change emails due to a high volume of spam being sent to my old email address, among other reasons. Could someone tell me how to either add or change the email address associated with my Tom's Hardware account? There is no 'add account' option under related accounts. Thanks!
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    Need THE BEST $1000 Gaming PC Build

    I'm looking for a high performance gaming PC build for $1000 or just a tad bit more, Wanting to play Blizzard games (WoW or Starcraft) on Ultra, BF4 Ultra (Extreme), etc, and still able to have room for improvements as time goes on. Also I want Windows 7 if that even matters to whom ever is...
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    400w for gtx 1060

    hi, i have i5 6500 cpu and 16 gb ram ddr4 2133 and 500 gb hdd , but i have 400 w psu, so is it enough to make gtx 1060 work in my pc, psu brand is antec.
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    Pc Start To Lag after playing games!

    Hello guys my English isnt that good but i need help! to my problem now i played csgo for like 2 hours then i started to play League of Legends and after 20 mins my pc start to lag like hell my screen had many colors but really small pixel then it hangs up i had to restart and it worked fine...
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    Graphics card died after connecting a new monitor

    So I bought a new monitor to have a dual monitor setup going and connected it to the gfx card and powered the pc on, but after a minute the pc shut down and wouldnt start up. So I tried to see what's wrong and opened up the pc, when i turn it on the cpu fan and the fan of the graphics card would...
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    Asus Maximus Vi Hero Help

    Is the problem with my mobo or CPU or something else? Everytime i boot up my pc it lights up the numbers then turns off then on then off
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    fx 9590 and 550w xfx psu

    Hi I have a gtx760 and psu xfx 550 and msi 970 motherboard can it run a fx 9590 ?
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    High pitched gpu whinning

    I just built my pc one week ago, everything working fine exept for the fact that i only had an exhaust fan. One day i hard shut down when my pc was at the windows login screen, when i went to go play a game later it was working then all of asoden the screen went black and my gpu fans went all...
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    2nd ASUS H110M-C won't boot

    Completely lost on this one... New build wont boot, acts like a dead PSU, done all trouble shooting guides, which pointed to mobo. Just got 2nd ASUS H110M-C and basically same thing..dead. I did breadboard the 2nd mobo and it booted and beeped normally. Mounted it in case and its dead, pulled...
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    What do i need to hook up third monitor properly

    Hello all, I have a Dell 3847 with a 32'' Samsung tv and a 23'' Dell monitor. I received another 23'' monitor and am unsure what is the compatible resource to make it useful. ( In other words I have no idea how to hook this thing up properly ) I'm not a gamer, but, a third would come in...
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    Help me finding the perfect gaming mouse!

    Hi! Im looking for a good gaming mouse for CS:GO. My hand size is 19.5cm lenght and 11-12cm width (My age is 15). I like ambidextrous mouse the most and i use claw grip. Thanks for answer's!
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    System has stability issues when running games.

    My system is restarting randomly when gaming. There is no BSOD and no crash dump created even though I've got it set up to do so. Specs: CPU - AMD 8350 GPU - R9 290 Memory - 8 Gigs Gskill PSU - SeaSonic Platinum Series 1200w MOBO - Biostar TA990FXE My knee jerk reaction was that it must be my...
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    Laptop crashes when on battery

    Hi all, My laptop (Dell XPS 13 L322X) crashes randomly when on battery power. This is what I've tried so far without any results: - Update the drivers - Update BIOS - Reinstall Windows 10 - Install Ubuntu - Replace the battery with a new one from Dell - Ran a Mem Test and Disk Test, all...
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    GTX 780ti Kingpin edition possible overheat?

    Hello enthusiasts. Today I was running Project Cars on the described GPU for a couple of hours. My CAM software was giving me notifications that it was exceeding temperatures of +80C. I have had this card for many years and will be replacing it with the 1080. Are these bad temps? If so, should I...
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    Looking for High Quality Sata III cables

    Whats the highest quality cable manufacture, or as put another way the most reliable one, that just isn't the cheapest or most expensive, as i want to get quality for what I'm paying for.
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    I need help with some laptop specs

    I'm considering getting an ASUS GL55 for gaming but I dont know anything about computers. I want to run games like Ark: Survival Evolved and Battlefield 4. Can someone please let me know if I can run these two games specifically and any other good games.
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    Best Mid Range Monitor

    Hey Guys, Wondering what you all think is the best Monitor for a mid range budget ($200 - $400) or less. Most value for pixel density and gaming aspects. Do you all use multiple monitors or 1 single high spec monitor? Is it better value for 2 or 3 lower value vs 1 higher value? Any answers...
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    Change motherboard main ram slots

    My motherboard's main channel is slightly damaged, and it shuts off from time to time. Is it possible to change the main Ram slots? For reference, my mobo is a Z97P-D3.
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    What can fit?

    I have this horrid pc http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-ideacentre-300s-desktop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black-gray/4471700.p?id=1219751163969&skuId=4471700 and I want to know, what I can stick in it?
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    Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI HD audio won't install Win7 x64

    I'm having a problem getting the Intel Z170 chipset embedded HD Audio device installed. Troubleshooting: Performed a clean install of Windows 7x64 on a new partition. "Xpress install" of drivers from the manufacturer's CD Audio device drivers installation "successful" but...
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    NZXT H440 Not turning on- Newly Built PC

    GabenForsakeMe Member since: 11 March 2016 abȌ See all of this member's badges Best answers: - Posts: 3 Ok so here are my specs Case:Nzxt H440 MOBO: ASUS Maximus Hero VIII CPU: Intel Core i5 6600k GPU: Nvidia GTX 980ti ASUS stix edition HDD WD Caviar Black SSD Samsung EVO 250gb RAM COrair...
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    New Rig Overkill?

    I just built this system for myself and would appreceiate some feedback on weather or not you think it will be overkill. Do you think I would ever be able to use at its full capacity? Overall do you think its a good stable configuration? I7 6700K MSI Z170 gaming 7 Crucial Ballistix sport 32GB...
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    Case for a new build

    I'm struggling to pick a case for a i5 6600k build that will have a CRYORIG H7 Cooler and EVGA GeForce GTX 970 I likely wont overclock past 4.2ghz, but I want to get the best safety bang for my buck. I'm currently trying to decide between two budget cases, and one that I think is probably...