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    Advice wanted on what GPU to get.

    Looking upgrading Graphics card in the coming days, after i managed to cook my MSI R9 390 card this week. Current pc Specs is: Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Mobo 6600K CPU 32GB Ram 650 EVGA G2 PSU Budget is in region of £400-£500 and GPU needs be able handle gaming at 1440P at good settings. At a...
  2. deathstreike125720

    System randomly shuts off

    Hey guys, would appreciate some help as I'm kinda stumped. Ever since yesterday my computer suddenly would shut off out of nowhere with no warning: no blue screen no error just a complete and sudden shut down. After it shutdown I tried to boot it back up but to no avail. The fans would start...
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    Possible 7700k Temperature Issue

    Hello! I purchased an Intel i7 7700k processor and I am concerned about the temperatures that I am hitting during gaming and other hard processes. I am using a Corsair H100i v2 to cool it and that is a pretty beefy cooler. Not overclocked at all. I am using CPUID HWMonitor to monitor my system's...
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    Which AMD processor would team up best with a AMD Radeon GPU ?

    The recommended processor for a AMD Radeon RX 460/470 4GB is mentioned as Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz. But I want to buy an AMD processor as these tend to be comparatively cheaper than Intel processors. Can I buy one such AMD processor possibly the FX-6100 or the FX-6350 and team it up with the...
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    Choosing a career

    Hello everyone! You guys can call me Doku, thats the nickname that I usually use. I just graduated from high school and I still unsure about what to study. Since I was a little kid, I spent hours trying to figure out how the world works, specifically, computers and AI. During my senior year...
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    Intel Displays Credit-Card Sized Compute Card At Computex 2017, Shipping Soon

    Intel unveiled its Compute Card, a credit card-sized compute platform, at CES earlier this year, but brought us up to speed on the available SKUs and the release date. Intel Displays Credit-Card Sized Compute Card At Computex 2017, Shipping Soon : Read more
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    First time pc builder. Is this what I need or can I downgrade parts to save money?

    Hello everyone. I tried to post this yesterday but don't think it stuck. I got this build from the "best gaming pc builds" section so no doubt it's all compatible and should work fine but my question is if I really need this much power or is it possible to save money in some areas and still...
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    Z170-A Audio Issues

    Hey guys, I'm having some major issues with my setup right now: whenever I play games my audio starts crackling and it's driving me crazy :( My Setup: CPU: i5 6600K MoBo: Asus Z170-A GPU: MSI GTX 970 Speakers: 3.5mm Speakers connected to the back panel. OS: Win 10 Pro x64 I have read through...
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    What type of ram is compatible with my emachines e527 laptop?

    hi I'm using emachines e527 laptop with intel celeron 900 processor and 1gb ram installed with windows 7starter (32bit). I wish to upgrade the ram and came to know that its upgradable to 4gb max. Searching for a compatible ram, memorystock suggested PC3-8500 DDR3-1066 204pin SDRAM SODIMM...
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    Can i pair single channel ddr4 with a dual?

    I have a pc running 16gigs of ddr4 single channel memory. I am thinking about upgrading to 32 Gigs, but will i be able to put two 8 gb sticks in the system?
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    Need Help Choosing between Asus Z170 Pro Motherboard OR MSI Intel Z270-GAMING-M5 7th/6th Gen USB2 Motherboard

    Hello everyone well here is my problem.. I've been reading "reviews" on each of these boards and each has their quirks but i'm willing to overlook the handful of bad comments as the good reviews are in greater numbers for each of them. I'm here to ask what each of you would pick in my shoes...
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    Can't access SATA HDD on a Windows 7 Desktop

    Hello, I’m having trouble accessing a Maxtor 500GB (DiamondMax 22 STM3500320AS) drive with backup data on it. A little background: I have an identical pair of these Maxtor 500GB drives which had been installed in a D-Link DNS-323 network storage unit with a “mirrored” drive setup. The...
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    SSD as primary Drive?

    Hello, My config is, Sabertooth 990FX R.2 MotherBoard FirePro V5900 Graphic Card 2 GB 4 x 4 Ram 16Gb DDR 3 Corsiar 1TB and 2 TB Hard drive Phanteks Enthoo Pro white Noctua NH D15 air cooler FX 8370 processor I bought Samsung 850 Evo 250 GB. I would like to make this SSD as a primary drive...
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    Is it worth upgrading an old laptop?

    Hi everyone! I have an old laptop that's dragging itself on Win10. Although it is about time for another cleanup, it was never really fast. I'dd like to buy replacement desktop, but I don't think the time will come soon enough. Would anyone please advise if memory replacement, SSD instalation or...
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    Is GIGABYTE GV N220OC compatible with Dell Optiplex 780 sff?

    Hi there, I have a Dell Optiplex 780 small form factor (CPU e8400, 6GB ram, HDD 160gb, DVD RW) and an old GIGABYTE GV N220OC graphics card (http://www.gigabyte.us/Graphics-Card/GV-N220OC-1GI#ov). Can I use this graphics card for my dell? Thank you.
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    Gtx 960m to a external benq monitor

    Hi guys... I had a bit concerned about weather i should buy a external monitor for my gaming loptop Specs: asus rog gl551i7 6700hq 16gb ram 4gb gtx 960m 15.6" kinda small for me benq rl2755hm27" 60hz refresh rate... Can you giveme a bit of advice weather i should buy it or not :) thanks My...
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    Any dif between a CM high perf or an Artic silver 5?

    Just a simple question folks? Any difference between thoose comppunds or am I safe as long as I purchase a decent brand?
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    Won't run anything (Windows 7)

    Computer won't run anything: my computer was being a little slow yesterday and today while working i received a hard disk error message. I started to defrag the disks in case that'd help but had to be somewhere and couldn't complete the process, and admittedly wasn't as concerned as i should...
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    New PC build - Black screen

    Hi I built a PC last night and I get black screen only, doesnt show bios or option to go into it. Everything powers up even the keyboard. I have: i5 6400 CPU 2x8GB DDR4 Ram Asus H110i-Plus motherboard https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H110I-PLUS/ (new from Amazon) 650w Fractal PSU 1TB HDD...
  20. Aladdad

    Corsair vengrance LPX ram overclocking

    So i have Corsair LPX 2400mhz, im using the XMP Profile to achieve 2400mhz... but i read that overclocking the ram can help to get the most out of an overclocked CPU. i have my 6700k overclocked to 4.6Ghz and i want to try overclocking the ram manually to maybe 2800mhz... i have never...
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    Should I use a high static pressure fan for this case?

    Hi everyone, I have an nMEDIAPC ATX HTPC Case, Model 6000B. I'm upgrading everything from PS to MB and cpu. The case fans also need replacing after constantly running over the years. I already replaced the 2x 80mm exhaust fans on the back of the case. There is one 120mm intake fan on the front...
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    £400 budget for gaming CPU and MOBO

    So my mobo finally died and took my fx-8320 with it. I'm looking for the best possible upgrade for my budget, I do plan on overclocking at some point in the future. Current PSU is an EVGA Supernova G2 550W, current case is a Zalman Z11, current GPU is an NVIDIA GTX 650 ti (but I have a 970...
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    What Will Happen

    I am planning on switching from an intel processor to an amd and I'm wondering as to what will happen to the BIOS. I am taking the HHD I have now that's being used with my intel processor and literally just moving it to a computer with an amd. Will I have any problems?
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    PC Will not boot (NEED HELP!!)

    Ok, so for the past week my newly built PC has been very buggy. Today is when it completely stopped working. Part list: CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Stock Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB)...
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    IS my router the problem?

    Thanks in advance for any information or insight that you might beable to provide me. Set Up Laptop: MSI GE62 Apache Pro-254 GAMING LAPTOP NOTEBOOK GTX970M Core i5-6300HQ 256GB M.2 SATA WINDOWS 10 Router: NETGEAR WNDR4500-100NAR N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Modem: Zoom 16x4 Cable...
  26. mattyboyywonder

    Micro ATX B150 Motherboard Suggestions

    Won't be overclocking or going dual GPUs. Just looking to get the most bang for my buck so I can go out and get a i5-6500 and GTX 1070. I picked B150 as it seems to be in the sweet spot between H110 and H170. Any suggestions are welcome.
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    Low FPS in CS: GO

    I have a AMD FX 8120 3.1ghz and a R9 270X, 8gb of RAM. for this specs i expect more FPS in CS:GO but i barely get 100fps in CS:GO on the lowest graphics settings. i hope someone can help me. Thx in advance
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    i7 6700k idle temperatures too low?

    Hello, I have recently built my new PC using the 6700k and was wondering if my idle temperatures are OK. They seem pretty low to me.. Could anybody comment on this? Cooler used: NH-U14S
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    how to make a raw partition back to normal?

    Hey i have a small issue that my hdd is alright coz i got it recently i have 2 hdd i am currently using the second one right now.... the partition was not raw while i got it.. i tried installing windows 7 on that partition 3 times continuously coz i did a lot of mistakes.... then i tried...
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    Help with windows 10 "restoring to previous version" bootloop.

    Heya guys... I don't normally post questions but I think I screwed up my windows properly and I'm not sure if it is fixable... I bought a very cheap Asus laptop because I could afford nothing else at the time and the problem is it only came with a 32GB ssd... Now that is not even really enough...
  31. kcarbotte

    MindMaze and Dacuda Partner To Bring 6DoF Room-Scale Tracking To Mobile VR Market

    Room-scale VR is no longer limited to tethered VR HMDs. MindMaze and Dacuda are preparing to launch the MMI Platform, which offers 6-degree of freedom tracking on mobile devices. The companies designed MMI for the consumer market and medical industry. MindMaze and Dacuda Partner To Bring 6DoF...
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    What is the best cpu this motherboard can handle?

    ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/pub/mainboard-oem-sales/products/mainboards/eol/eol_classicdesktop/datasheets/D2xxx/DS_D2811-A.pdf I do know that the motherboard can handle 16GB of RAM so I also need a cpu that can handle that 16GB's of RAM. (I'm doing this project for fun and I know building a new...
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    HDD not recognized in BIOS

    I just put my computer together, and am using my dads 8 year 2tb hdd, which has vista installed. It booted fine, but vista demanded a startup search or whatever because of the new parts connected to it. It went through identifying a problem, then "fixed it", then automatically restarted. When it...
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    New computer; no performance increase

    So i recently just upgraded both my cpu, my gpu, my ram, and i will soon be adding a terabyte hard drive. Im thinking its a compatibility issue but i need a second opinion. I arguably have a powerful computer. Even my friend says that its better than his and he gets twice as many fps in games...
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    Windows using high memory cache and high amounts of page faults

    My resource monitor is displaying about 3GB of RAM being used all the time and 1.7GB cached currently, this number (1.9GB after typing that) keeps rising from startup. System also displays hundreds of hard faults/second which I disabled but didn't sort out the problem of high memory usage. I've...
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    Can really use some help, problems all of a sudden with USB phone/computer

    Hey guys having a problem with finding files on my computer via USB phone. So i have always used USB to transfer photos or whatever else to my computer. Recently i am trying to find them with no prevail. I go to the usual DCIM/Camera and it says This folder is empty but i can view everything on...
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    GPU Hardware problem.

    Hi Guys What are those Brass lines on the GPU pcb base called, which go into the mother board's PCI slot. Why I'm asking is that I recently bought a Gigabyte Nvidia GT 710 2GB DDR3 (GV-N710D3-2GL) Graphic Card / PCI-E 2.0 / 2GB /, and it came with 2 half missing brass dies. And my display...
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    Think my cpu is dead

    I believe my cpu has failed running on a x99a mpower motherboard. System power cycles on for 2 second off and back on. Removed all peripherals (ram hdd video card everything) still cycling remove cpu power cable it will stay powered up... remove cpu with cpu power plugged in with all peripherals...
  39. Captain_otaku223

    just built my PC and now idk what to do.

    I just built my PC 2 days ago and now i'm stuck. I have a few problems but the main one being I can't select drivers to install on Windows 10. I'll walk through what I've done so far. 1. First boot brings me to BIOS. 2. Set up my personal preferences and get everything ready for Windows 10...
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    safe overclocking mobo

    I have been thinking about overclocking my AMD FX-6300 to about 4.2 GHz on this motherboard...