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  1. C

    Question Cannot Access D: Drive, Showing 100% Usage in Task Manager

    Hello all, I have a C and D drive, both are M.2 SSD's. I have Windows installed on the C drive and originally intended to use the D drive as game storage. This has been an issue for quite some time. I cannot access the D drive at all in file explorer. If I click on it, file explorer becomes...
  2. J

    Question LENOVO 520-24ARR 23.8" AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC Upgrade

    Hi Guys, Basically, this PC comes with 8GB of RAM and a standard DVD drive. I was wondering if anyone knew what other 8GB stick I'd need to upgrade it to 16GB and also I'd be looking to replace the DVD drive with a multi optical drive do you know what size it would be that I need? I've tried...
  3. S

    Question How to swap primary & secondary disk drives

    I recently bought a new hard disk drive, since my old one was getting full (and seemed to have some corrupt files on it). I want to make the secondary drive the main drive, especially since it has more space. How would I go about doing that? Setting it as the main drive and transferring all the...
  4. T

    Question CPU Fan issues/question

    Hello, I am having some heat issues in my desktop build. Upon boot, I get a CPU Fan error which loads me directly into the BIOS. There I either see that the Fan is running "in the red" (lower speed than the BIOS likes) OR is shown as not detected. I can hear the fan spinning while this is...
  5. S

    [SOLVED] Can i play gta 5

    Can i play gta 5 on xeon E3-1225 3.10 ghz
  6. A

    Question Rx 470 crashes on far cry 3

    So as soon as the game starts I get a black screen when the video quality settings are anything higher than low! It just seems so weird, that with this rig the optimal overall quality is set to low. Here are my specs: i3 6100 Rx 470 4gb 16gb RAM(Dual channel)
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    Question External HDD Cannot be detected by Device Manager, Disk Management, Diskpart or any HDD Softwares but Detected in Device and Printers Showing Unspecif

    https://ibb.co/qRxwKZ7 https://ibb.co/9vXGcYQ https://ibb.co/9pHNf0J https://ibb.co/9W3PdGP Please open the Links Below. I don't know how to fix it. I've tried so many Methods. I don't want to assume that this is Hard Drive Failure. Before this happened, I was copying and It hanged. So I...
  8. M

    Question CPU Under-preforming; do I need to replace it?

    I have an Acer Spin SP513-52N. The CPU is an i5-8250U. Its advertised to have a base frequency of 1.80 GHz and the capability to reach 3.40 GHz. According to both task manager and Novabench, my CPU is running at 0.40 GHz! Doing simple tasks such as opening photos or chrome takes far too long. Is...
  9. abryant

    Feature AMD B450 vs. Intel B360 Chipset: Mid-Range Platforms Square Off

    Which mid-range chipset is better for a mainstream build, Intel’s B360 or AMD’s B450? We take a look at the features and weigh the considerations to find out. Read more here. JOE SHIELDS Joe Shields is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US specializing in motherboards.
  10. S

    [SOLVED] UPS recommendation

    Hi! I need help with UPS (Uninterruptible power supply) Every day we have a blackout, just a sec but it's enough for everything to shut down instantly. the UPS need to hold 810 Watts. I don't want to buy a cheap useless thing, I need a good trustable UPS. At the back, I need 4 slots. I'm...
  11. M

    Budget Gaming PC build

    Hello, I'm planning on building a pc rig to upgrade my old one. I'm not going for the max, but this is what I got reading forum threads and comparing all the prices, specs etc. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dXrDvn Ryzen 5 2600 Radeon RX 580, 8GB Corsair Vengeance LPX, 16GB DDR4 Seagate...
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    [SOLVED] Best CPU/MB combo for under $155

    Current Build:https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Xc6gjy Foreword: I am building my first computer so I am not the most knowledgeable on the subject. I am looking for a good motherboard and CPU combination for under 155-160. What do you guys recommend? P.S. I know that whatever CPU pick It's...
  13. M

    NO BOOT MODE...No Bootable Device... Restart System.

    I am trying to install Windows 10 on my laptop but When I switch on my Toshiba Laptop it states No bootable device... Please Restart System. I read somewhere that it would require some of the Bios Settings to be changed in order to enable the laptop to do this So I disabled secure boot but...
  14. vanquished

    [SOLVED] Is there any way to utilize Cat5e for both Gigabit internet and Phone Line?

    Hi Everyone, So this is a mild annoyance but I just purchased a new house that has Cat5e in every room. While that's better than not having it, it does not have any phone jacks and annoyingly the doorbell/intercom only works through the phone line. The electrician tied all the two blue central...
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    [SOLVED] R5 1600 or r5 2600 mobo

    R5 1600 paired either msi mortar b450m/asus tuf b450m gaming plus, or should i go with r5 2600 paired with asrock b450m pro 4. im really on a tight budget i can get a decent board when i get the 1600 but im only limited when i choose r5 2600
  16. S

    i7-9700k Overheating badly.

    So i recently got an upgrade from an i7-6700k to an i7-9700k; its paired with artic mx-4 heatsink and a tacens mars gaming mcpu2 cooler; has no loose cables, 6 fans, 4 outty 2 inny; outty next to the cpu socket and on stock configuration on idle it gets around 30-50C degrees, coming to 90-100C...
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    Philips home theater

    Hi sir my philips HTS5520 5.1 home theater got DVD Player mother board dead.only 5.1 home theatre had easy fit connectors Now how can i use this 5.1 set Can any dvd player matches to this speakers or any amplifier.please tell me how can i use it
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    Recommended amount of ram for i5 8600k?

    Hello, as the title says what is recommended amount of ram you should have, to make i5 8600k work optimal ?
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    looking for an upgrade

    Hey guys i would like to know, is it an upgrade to go from i7 6700 to i5 8600K ? if yes then is it that noticeable or just a bit in Gaming ? (going to play battlefield 5 mostly ) system : GPU 1080 gtx MOBO asus rog strix z370 ddr4 16 GB 3200mhz power supply 650W
  20. M

    I don't know which to get

    I have an and athlon ii x2 245 CPU in my old rig, but i want to upgrade to a quad core CPU. I have a biostar mcp6p Mobo and have a price range of no more than 45 dollars. I was thinking of the athlon ii x4 645 or a phenom ii but idk. Is there another CPU that's better for the price and compatible?
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    Why Can't I overclock my Cpu?

    I tried a search I way to find the CPU ratio other ways maybe it called something else. Because every motherboard has a different name to it. I have even Tried Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility that wasn't any help there I don't know if it is my motherboard or maybe I'm doing something or even I...
  22. A

    Help, 500 - 1200 budget CAD$

    Budget: 500$ - 1200$ Purpose: School, Youtube, Multitask. Minimum Specs: i7 intel Ssd hd any size 13 - 17 inch monitor 8g ram Preferences: Quiet, Sleek, No Overheat, reliable and good value. Canadian Currency and availability. Here are some that I found. I would like your...
  23. PaulAlcorn

    Nvidia Announces GeForce RTX 2070 Availability, Pricing, Specs

    Nvidia announced via its @NVIDIAGeForce twitter account that the GeForce RTX 2070 will be available on October 17. Nvidia Announces GeForce RTX 2070 Availability, Pricing, Specs : Read more
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    Failed Windows Recovery

    My pc started booting to Recovery mode after I disabled testing mode, and I tried to recover my files and got this error : 0x80070003
  25. S

    Mini DisplayPort to Two DisplayPorts Both 144hz

    The title pretty much says everything, I would like to find out if I am able to connect my laptop to two 144hz displays with displayport, I currently have one 144hz monitor hooked up using a mini DP to DP but I want to know if I can connect two 144hz displays using an adapter maybe? Like a mini...
  26. M

    Will NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI WINDFORCE OC 4GB fit in my pc-case?

    Hello, I am planning to buy the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI WINDFORCE OC 4GB to replace my old Geforce GTX650. The thing is that this card seems kind of big for my case, and due to the fact that is expensive I thought to ask you experts first. In addition, the PCI-express slots and the PCI slots...
  27. J

    First pc build help (portable - MicroATX size) (budget ~£1000)

    I've done some basic research but I am still confused about parts that are compulsory and parts that are extra. I have looked for ideas and builds online for a good portable pc build, but there's a lot of information and I'm getting overwhelmed. I study abroad so I travel on the plane quite a...
  28. A

    520w to hold 770

    Will my seasonic S12II hold the Palit Jetstream Gtx 770 ? Other specs : https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NcbdGG
  29. M

    Annoying "Ads by Royals" pops up after a google search

    When I search anything on Chrome a second later at the top of the search list a few links pop up which is very annoying cause you accidentally click on their links instead of what you actually want to click. https://i.imgur.com/f85kzp3.png
  30. S

    Eatx12v psu recommendations?

    I have a Corsair gs600 psu and a asus p8b75-v motherboard. It's has a eatx12v connector for what I assume is my cpu power? But my current psu does not have proper cables to connect it. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a new psu? I'm trying to stay cheaper since I dont have...
  31. G

    Fractal Design R5 has a bad airflow

    Hello, I have got a Fractal Design R5 case and today I have found out about a big issue of this case. The thing is that I have a watercooled GTX 1080ti with a 240mm radiator which is mounted on the front. What I have noticed is that if the front door is closed the GPU is poorly cooled which led...
  32. H

    dell inspiron 15 3521 panel

    my sister got new laptop she giving me the old one but screen is broken, i need a new panel for the laptop can i use any panel i want ? thanks
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    HiFi CD nil volume, tape and radio fine

    I have a 20 year old Technics ST-CH530 CD player as part of a CH530 hifi set, but not used it for about 5 years and its use has always been light. It has always been in original packaging when not in use and during numerous house moves, yet it now gives no sound at normal setting whilst radio...
  34. W

    Are my Oldschool Ga-z77x-ud5h motherboard and new GeForce GTX 1080 compatible?

    I am upgrading my old, though high-end computer at the time (2012), with a new SSD, windows 10 and a Geforce GTX 1080. According to the bottleneck charts and some extrapolation my CPU (I7 3770K) should rarely bottleneck the GTX 1080, so i believe it is optimal. But, will the new graphics card...
  35. C

    wipe ssd and reinstall os on separate drive

    I currently have a single ssd in my pc for everything. i bought a second ssd that i would like to run just the os on, and wipe my current drive completely and use as a second drive for just media etc. ive already backed up all the data i want to keep to an external hd. Im just not sure the...
  36. M

    any changes you'd recommend for my build?

    is there any recommendations for my build to swap something out? especially to make it a bit cheaper if anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6mXWfH
  37. R

    Can’t Figure Out Motherboard Size - ASUS G11CD

    I’m looking into buying a new case (as a first step towards upgrading my entire system) but I can’t figure out what size my motherboard is. I’d assume it’s a micro ATX (it’s the OEM board inside a ASUS G11CD) and from the looks of it it’s related to the H110 line. However that’s just a complete...
  38. S

    Asus prime Z370-A Yellow DRAM LED Error; No boot

    Hallo, I am a noobie pc-builder (first time) and I recently finished building a PC, yet when I attempt to boot, there's no display, I can't access BIOS, and the yellow DRAM LED glows. I've checked compatibility with pcpartpicker before I purchased them, so everything should be compatible (?)...
  39. K

    Pc build advice

    I am going to buy my second game pc and i made a build just asking for some improvements or advice.(Its around 2300 dollar in my country) CPU: Amd Ryzen 7 2700x 3.7GHz CPU cooler: Corsair hydro 100i v2 RAM: G.Skill 16 Gb DDR4 3000 MoBo: MSI X370 Gaming Plus socket AM4 Power supply: Corsair...
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    pc talks everyting how to stop it ?

    how to stop my dell from talking