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So this is my first thread ever and here are the parts, are they compatible or not GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card Cpu: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory...

Hi, I recently got myself a HP 15-af114AU laptop which had Windows 10 pre-installed. I had to install Windows 8 Pro on it since Windows 10 was too slow for me. Now here's the catch: HP does not provide drivers for this model for any OS apart from Windows 10. I downloaded the drivers and could...

I have 2 internet connections on same network, each with their own gateway 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.5. I can manually enter the gateway on most devices thereby using that specific internet connection. However, some devices do not allow me to enter the gateway and therefore that device defaults to...

Hi guys, I would like to replace my Ati R9 290 with something with better performance, Nvidia should be the way cause of g-sync and the nice new features they got. Thanks alot

I bought a SFF PC a few weeks ago and something that I noticed was that the heat coming from the CPU seemed a bit abnormal. When Idle, the CPU temps seem to be in the mid to high 40s, capping at 50. I've had chrome open for several minutes and the CPU temps are reaching 70...Something is clearly...

Hello, i was wondering if i should leave VCCIN on auto or manual for my i7 5820k OC to 4Ghz at 1.1 volts. Thanks, Aquation

http://valid.x86.fr/hc010v Just making sure this isn't going to blow out my CPU. it seem stable, with my temps never in excess of 45c, but i want to verify that with the experts.

It's a 7 year old acer laptop & I gave it to service center 2 years ago for fan cleaning etc. (I don't know if they changed the thermal paste or not) Now the CPU temperature remains 45 to 55 C & assembly temperature remains 50 to 65 C. Is this normal temperature or should I again give it to...

There are a lot of posts pertaining to this subj., but none answered the question i have to my satisfaction, so i'm starting a thread... i have a gigabyte ga-970a-d3 mobo w/ fx 8350 cpu. Was running 4x2gb 1600 @1.65v, but i purchased 2x8gb 1600 @ 1.5v. I've installed the 8gb in 1 bank, leaving...

Hi i wanna know if its possible to COMPLETELY CLEAR my 2tb Hdd and keep my OS? i can buy a whole new OS but if theres a way to keep i would to love to know.

Hi, I come to you with a problem today. My computer will not connect with any mouse. I have tried five different mice and none have worked. Some of mice I plug in the red LED will come on and it will say it couldn't install driver software others won'the be reconized at all. I have confirmed all...

My friend was going on about a person turns the external hard drive on and connects it to the PC the data will go corrupt. Then I started to remember, I remember burning a music disc in 2007 a year later I inserted the disc and it said "Data Corrupted" D:. Now my friend has put fear into me, I...

Hi guys, I'm new here and I want your help with my first gaming build. Aproximate Purchase Date: in 1 or 2 months Budget Range: around 1500$ System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, HighSchool projects with adobe premiere or unreal engine, watching movies Are you buying a monitor...

Im trying to build a gaming pc for under $450 and i have one set up and want some input. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LvV36h Im not trying to play really high quality games on it, im really just trying to play CS:Go and games like that on settings that are not the worst possible(which is what im...

Hi everyone, I just finished installing windows 10 and ran the dxdiag and the version is blank. I installed the latest geforce drivers, and the version is still blank. Is there any other way i could install directx 12?

I ordered a new fan for my cpu. I'm currently with my stock one and there's thermal paste all over the cpu, badly spread for some reason. My question is if I can use ethyl alcohol 90% for my cpu? This alcohol is supposed to be used for skin problems like acne etc. Isypropyl alcohol isn't that...

Hello, I used Google to find the command in Powershell to uninstall apps that are default in Windows 10 in order to do a fresh install of my Xbox App. But now when I use the command to re-install I get a red error message that tells me "Access is denied." I'm using a verified version of the...

I'm trying to decide between the corsair m45 and the MIONIX NAOS 3200.

GPU wont let windows 10 to start all the way, hanging. I recently got a new ssd and wanted to install it. Soon i ran into problems where it wouldn't boot (only black screen). After a while i wiped my HDD that had my windows on it and tried to install a fresh copy of windows 10 on it, without any...

msconfig32 says i do but my c drive is ntfs, I was told my c drive was suppose to be fat32. I have a 100mb partition that is efi I have no idea what that is.

Hello Community Recently i just had some new components installed in my pc. my specs are following: Graphics card: Gainward gtx 970 4gb Motherboard: Asus h170m-d3 Processor: Intel i5 6600k Skylake Ram: 8gb 1333MHz and some other fans to cooldown cpu etc. I installed windows 8.1 pro...

my parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pDWX8d case dimensions: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-o5/ I wanted to know if this is a good console killer under $1000 INCLUDING a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. All of the parts can be changed but NOT THE CASE because the computer is not for...

Hello, I have an interesting situation with my laptop. I think I unwittingly killed it. It is a Lenovo G500, that I got for a good deal last year. The warranty is just expired. The issue began with an old Power Macintosh 5400 (circa 1996) with files on it I wanted to get off. I tried...

Greetings mighty gurus, I bought a new PC and booted it up. Only the hardware was fully factory-prepared. After the first start I had to install Win 8.1, all the drivers, settings etc. The problem is I still can't connect my monitor through HDMI cable, I get the "no signal detected" error...

I was just curious as to why I was once able to overclock to 4815MHz -- 240 Bus Frequency -- x 20 multiplier -- 1.42v. Then not. I had it steady for 8+ hours so I decided to try to overclock my graphics card which then I finally got a shutdown. After that I could not get passed 4750, although...

Ever since I upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10 (Fresh install), I've been experiencing brief audio popping/cracking noise. Sometimes I could go an hour and not hear anything, other times I hear a pop every 30 seconds. There has to be sound playing for the popping to occur. Its brief, but can...

Hello, I've tried looking for solution but just got more confused. Is it possible to CrossFire 2 Gigabyte HD7870 cards on my ASUS M3M-HD/HDMI SLI motherboard? Something about hacked drivers? I need all the helpI can get. Thanks!

I have windows 10 installed on my SSD but I want my program files and program files(x86) move to my HDD. How can I do that?

Do you think using fan to take colder air from outside will work. I am talking about two GPU cooling at bottom of case (fan are below of radiators sucking air from under PC case. The other option will be to reverse fans to pool air thru video card's radiators outside of case which will be...

I am looking to expand 2 wireless networks (different SSIDs) using a single wireless repeater - is this possible? I have moved into a larger house and want to extend my local wifi network and my VPN network upstairs.

Alright, so I'm looking to build my first gaming pc, and I've come up with the parts below - I have a monitor and peripherals already, and I can handle an OS. I do plan to in future upgrade the pentium to say, a 4690k, but I figure until then it'll easily trump my current notebook i5-3337U at...

Hey I currently have a 600 GB sata, which I like to upgrade since it just isn't enough anymore. But now I was thinking, I also could just buy an SSD and keep this HDD for a little while longer. So my question is; Should i get a SDD first and get a new HDD later, or the otherway around? Thanks

Hey guy's, so I was looking around and I found an fx-6100 for near 70$ (With shipping) (that's about 54 usd) the thing was only used for a few days. So one I would like to know how it preforms on modern games like battlefield, and second I would like to know if it's really worth it to get a new...

My dell laptop will not turn on. Worked fine yesterday morning but i had to mash the power button to turn it on. Now it will not turn on. I have tried removing the battery and AC cord and holding the power button but i did not work. The charger light stays lit when plugged in also. Thank you.

I've read that leaving UPnP enabled is a security risk. I'm hesitant to just disable it though. I play games on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Both Sony and Microsoft recommend using routers with UPnP for the best online gaming experience. I'm assuming this is true for PC games too. I also use a Nest...

Hello, I want to make a gaming pc and i just wanted to you guys give me some opinions about my rig. I'm buying this pc hoping of being capable of playing all games in low settings and with an minimal resolution of 1024x760 for 5 or 4 years, i mostly play CS:GO and LoL but i want to play like GTA...

Hey guys,I am a first time computer builder and I just wanted to get some opinions on the components I chose. I am not sure if anything is unnecessary or if there are better options available. I mainly just play wow and lol but I want a computer that can handle any moba or mmo that can come out...

Hi, Yesterday I swapped my PC out from my old case (Zalman Z9 U3) to the Cooler Master HAF X. I got it in all fine but the case chassis fans have 3 pin connectors whereas the mobo has 4 pin headers. I'm currently using only 3 of the four fans on the case which are connected in series with molex...

Hi! I have an "Antlion modmic" microphone but the sound from the mic is not that good. I use the standard mic input on my motherbord. Will a sound card give me better mic quality? I will use the mic for skype. I have Asus Z-97A motherbord.

Hi, I'm buying my first PC to play on 1080p resolution. I want a graphics card that can handle 1080p 60fps on the highest settings possible, But my budget is around 240$ and power consumption is important in this regard.