Eclipse

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  1. USAFRet

    Solar eclipse - 2024

    https://nso.edu/for-public/eclipse-map-2024/ For those of you in the US, this may be a once in a lifetime thing. Are you, or planning to be, in the path of totality? Are you planning on taking any pictures? What equipment will you use? Camera, filters, etc. This is from 2017, partial 88%...
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    Question Which GPU would be better for my i7 6700?

    Ive been streaming a lot lately and I wanted to upgrade my set up to get a better performance for myself and my viewers. I've compared the GTX 1660 Ti and RTX 2060, in which the RTX excels. I'm currently using a GTX 960 and would like to hear opinions on which one would be more beneficial to get...
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    Question PC random freezes/visual bugs

    i have had this pc for about 8 years so its pretty old, recently i have this problem that whenever i try to play games after some time visual bugs would appear on the screen such as jittering,tearing,pixels appering/disappearing its similar to a driver problem however pc would freeze and i...
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    [SOLVED] BSOD after a few minutes in Windows; bug check 0x124. Many parts tested. Completely lost.

    Before I get going, here are the specs; CPU: i7-7700k MB: Asus Prime Z270-AR GPU: Asus GTX1070 DUAL OC 8GB RAM: 2 x GSkill Trident Z 8GB HDD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 650W OS: Win10 Home All parts were purchased new ~20 months ago. This started last...
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    [SOLVED] Asus strix 2080ti triple Gsync monitors.

    Hello, I am very new to PC building. I’m currently on my way to building my first PC. However I came across some issues. I want to get the strix 2080 TI however it only has 2 display ports. I have 3 GSync monitors I need to hook up. I know G sync won’t work across HDMI which leaves me just the 2...
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    [SOLVED] trying to get custom router for FiOS but ethernet doesn't exist in my house

    So i am trying to replace actiontec, and i know in order to do that, I need an ethernet instead of a Coaxial connection from the ONT to the router. Unfortunately, my house doesn't have ethernet wiring and my ONT is on the outside, making it pretty much impossible to route an ethernet cable...
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    Laptop freeze randomly on battery

    I just bought a dell e6320 with intel core i7 3520m, 4GB ram and 180GB of intel ssd. On 1st and 2nd boot it runs smoothly but after the 3rd boot the laptop sometimes freezing randomly while on battery but if I plugged in the charger it run smoothly just like the 1st and 2nd boot. If anyone has...
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    RX 470 Startup glitch

    Just installed my RX 470 into the system, and whenever I start or restart the PC, the POST screen will show up and it will start loading into Windows but once it does load into windows (once it reaches the login screen) all of a sudden the display will go black and it will stay like that until...
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    [SOLVED] i5 4690k weird spikes and high usages

    Hello, so lately i've been having bsod issues and high cpu usages. I got a new heatsink and 2 new ram sticks today, seeing as i was getting a lot of bsod and ram failing memtest, i was hoping replacing these things would fix my issue. When i move my mouse around really fast my cpu can go from...
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    Malwarebytes Question about Updates

    (I thought Id get a less biased answer here than over at Malware Bytes) If I continue to use an older "program version" of MB, but keep the database updated, am I any less secure than using their newest interface? i.e. I'm using a version 2.0.2 of the program interface and they are up to 3.6.1...
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    Msi Bios Keeps Freezing

    My Ram is clocked in at 2600 MHz however its 3000mhz ram so I wanted to use xmp to increase the MHz. Upon activating the Bios of my MSI z370 gaming plus it continued to freeze multiple times. After a few seconds of activating the bios most of the words switch to Chinese even though the language...
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    Steady Ping but changeable

    I am living in remote area and my issue works only in this place because I tried it on my hometown and I didn't have any issues The problem is when I play some overwatch games the ping become 130 ms and steady never change from the first until the end But, when I enter another game the ping...
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    No USB ports working when booting PC

    Monitor, mouse , keyboard and headset not working/connecting when booting PC. Fear it may be broken Mobo Lights on everything still light up when booting. GPU, Ram and Mobo all light up when booted. Have already tried checking if everything was plugged in but still not sure as I am not as...
  14. hi2011090536

    Need LGA 1366 mobo LOW BUDGET

    I have an i7 930 and looking for a compatible mobo, most important thing is that I am on a rough budget of 60 dollars and under, could go up 20 if absolutely needed. Socket type is LGA 1366. I found one on eBay but the seller says that the PSU died and I don't know if I can trust that, it could...
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    Campark ACT74 Review: Modest Budget Action Cam

    The Campark Xtreme 1+ is an inexpensive basic action camera that offers decent performance, 4K recording ability and an assortment of included accessories. Campark ACT74 Review: Modest Budget Action Cam : Read more
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    CPU Only Custom Loop?

    So I'm just wondering if I could custom loop just my CPU. I just want it for aesthetic purposes. I'm also on a tight budget, so would it be recommendable?
  17. agn0stix12

    No signal from motherboard or Gpu when Gpu contected.

    I have just finished building a system and all went okay; posted fine. So i got my GPU and seated it then contected the 6 pin power connector. Now when i turn the system on I get no signal. Whether plugged into the Gpu or onboard graphics. I have changed the bios settings so as to have on...
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    Computer crashes after short amounts of use

    I have a brand new PC I built myself. Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Gigabyte x470 Gaming 5 Wifi GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 2400 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6gb OCV1 Seagate Barracuda 1 TB Windows 10 Home I have the 2600 overclocked to 3.8 GHz at 1.1375V and I have the RAM set to XMP...
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    Ryzen 5 2600x and GTX 1060 3gb good match?

    I'm currently using a ryzen 3 1200 at 3.5 OC. Would a Ryzen 5 2600x be a good upgrade or should I grab something else?
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    Help! Sound card not being detected. Audio service not running.

    My board is a MSI B250 PC Mate. Issue began after installing new CPU fan but I am not sure how that could be related. No devices are showing installed on sound control panel. I have tried to restart my pc. I have tried updating drivers, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers. I am...
  21. rvg90

    VDSL Modem into ADSL2+ Router.

    I recently purchased a relatively expensive ADSL2+ router for my 16mb ADSL connection, a week later my ISP released new VDSL packages with much higher speed but now i have to get a new router as well. My question is can i use the ISP router as a modem and plug it into the ADSL2+ router through...
  22. elderMat7

    Is the HDD Seagate barracuda quiet?

    So I ordered one a month ago, it came broken bla bla, soon a new one is gonna arrive.I wanna know is it loud ? Because if its loud and vibrates too much I wont stand it and I'm probably gonna sell it and buy a WD Black. Is it loud? Thanks :)
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    Building a new rig and need insight on Cooling.

    Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new rig. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Mkkid91/saved/#view=sGWgLk The GPU is actually the 1070ti Founders card (first blower card i've owned). I don't have much experience with building for good airflow and I've read and been told that the blower...
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    Acer laptop not printing wirelessly

    Hello there. So I purchased an HP LaserJet Pro 200(M276nw) recently. It has wireless printing facility and I am able to print through the wireless feature using my phone and my HP Envy laptop. However my dad uses an Acer laptop and he's unable to print through the wireless from his laptop. I...
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    How To How to Change Desktop Background In MacBook Pro

    Used in this example, macOS High Sierra has many built-in images that you can use as desktop background. However, be it a MacBook Pro or any other Mac computer, if you’re new to the platform, you may find it challenging to change the wallpaper.Here’s how it can be done with a few simple steps...
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    Hi it’s me

    So my computer wouldn’t turn on today so I went to the tech room and they said the power button is broken and I was wondering how long it would take to fix that
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    Real slow laptop/memory

    this is what my benchmark returned : UserBenchmarks: Game 12%, Desk 31%, Work 20% CPU: AMD A8-7410 APU (2015 M.Ca) - 28.9% GPU: AMD Radeon R5 - 2.9% SSD: Samsung MZNLN256HMHQ-000H1 256GB - 85.9% USB: Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 8GB - 4.7% RAM: Samsung M471B5173EB0-YK0 2x4GB - 19.4%...
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    120 degree MOBO

    Hi Guys, Lately i'm having a lot of problems with my internet. At first i thought it was the provider, but a cable guy came, checked everything and it all seemed to work just fine. But whenever i do a speed test, i usually get a very high ping in the 50-60 range with a 20-60 mbit speed. (this...
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    Dark rock pro 3, advice intel 8700k no overclocking

    If I'm not overclocking will the dark rock pro 3 be fine for an intel i7 8700k ? just gaming and running phooshop. using a gtx 1080ti too. thanks :)
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    LCD or video card broken?

    I just put my lcd back in my laptop, and the wires were loose, then it just turned off (maybe I shorted it?). Now it does not work (black screen). After awhile I was able to get an external monitor working with it. So I am wondering if it is the video card (built into MB), inverter, LCD...
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    asus PGpg348q stuck on 100 FPS and wont move

    Hello I recently bought this new Asus monitor. It had been working nicely until yesterday after I went into the bios of my asus strix z270E and did the asus easy tune. I didn't change anything I just put the board in "gaming mode" I went back to playing after that and now the built in FPS...
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    Sharkoon Announces Skiller SGC1 Budget Chassis

    Sharkoon announced a new budget chassis that combines a no-frills exterior with a colorful interior to appeal to modern system builders. Sharkoon Announces Skiller SGC1 Budget Chassis : Read more
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    Low Power GPU?

    https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04923092 So I have this overpriced prebuilt shit^ I want to upgrade my GPU but im limited cause of my dumb current 180w PSU My current R5 m320 that the PC came with is awful, and so I'm looking for a replacement. I'd rather not change my PSU, I'm just...
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    DVI to DP adapter after sleep monitor not working.

    Hi, hopefully someone is able to help. I have a monitor using a DVI to DP adapter. Whenever I put the computer to sleep for the night and wake it up in the morning. This monitor using the adapter doesn't turn on. I check the display settings and the monitor is not showing there. I usually have...
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    Changing CPU Intel

    ASRock Motherboard Z97 Extreme with a Intel i5-4690 CPU socket 1150. Can I upgrade the CPU to an i7 5th gen 4Ghz 1150 socket without having to reload the win7 pro OS and all the programs again, and just upgrade the BIOS to the new CPU functions without messing any thing up like losing boot up...
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    can 2 gtx 970 run 2 1440p 144hz monitors ?

    hi guys, currently i have a 1080p monitor and 2 gpus (gigabyte gtx 970 windforce) , 8 gb ram(soon to be 16gb),and a 5930k (@4ghz). its a lot of power for a single 1080p panel so i think about switching to a dual 1440p monitor setup. can the hardware listed above drive all new games at a...
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    Will overclocking CPU = more FPS in games?

    My rig is a Dell Inspiron Ryzen 7 1700x gtx 1060 6gb 16gb ddr4 2400 I only really play Battlefield 1 right now and I average about 105 FPS on ultra detail @1080p. I am looking to get a Dell 24 inch 1440p monitor. Would I be able to get more FPS in game if I overclock me Ryzen 7 1700x? IF so ...
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    Intermittent BSOD's with different stops codes

    Have been having blue screens every few weeks over the last few months they are few and far between but they are still annoying and i haven't been able to solve them. Recently when trying to update the game fortnite i have been consistently crashing during the patch install with stop codes...
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    5930k cores aren't being used during gaming

    Basically I have a 144hz monitor and I keep getting low fps. and my CPU sits a 13% total and 4 of the cores only run at 50% the rest of the cores are at maybe 10% threaded cores are at 0% maybe 5 at times. Gpus are at 50% or lower. What could be causing this if it's the game doesn't support...
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    Hard drive is very slow after lightning strike

    A month ago my pc struck by lightning and was dead.Now i got it repaired.Replaced the motherboard with a gigabyte GA h61MS(Previous one was DL H61MXEl).Replaced the psu.Also i managed to get a hard drive(2TB).Now my pc has two hard drives(2TB+500GB).When i installed windows 10(In the 2TB HDD)...