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  1. packersfan036

    what cpu should i buy?

    should I buy the ryzen 7 1800x for 249.00 or the ryzen 7 2600 for 269.00? or the ryzen 7 1700 for 179.00 im using the ryzen 5 1600 right now but I want to upgrade.
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    some of the pictures on my SD card are viewable only on my camera

    older pics on my SD card (up to 11/2016) are viewable on my camera and can be viewed and copied to my computers... but my more recent pics (from 12/2016) are viewable only on my camera. I've tried my laptop and my desktop and neither one can show the more recent pics...
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    1080 ti auros xtreme buy or avoid

    hello all, i'm planning on buying new GPU and my choice was either 1080 ti Auros xtreme or Rog strix oc which is more expensive amazon offers 190$ discount on the auros last few days but i've read so many complains about the card performance and size etc i want expert view about this card...
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    Best Flex ATX Power supply for my needs?

    I am looking at doing a SFF build in the Custom Mod Flex Mini 4.5L case, which requires a Flex ATX 1u PSU. My components are as follows: Case: https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/custom_mod-flex-mini.1771/ Ryzen 2600 Some ITX Motherboard (bonus question, which mobo should I get??) 1x M.2...
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    CA Certificate - Windows Server local network

    Good afternoon, I have a question about the CA Certificates issued in Windows Server for Web sites. The situation I have is as follows: I have a server outside the X.int domain (Wserver), and another server within the X.int domain (Eserver). The Wserver server has several hosted sites that...
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    25 Animated TV Shows That Deserve Reboots

    From classic cartoons to short-lived masterpieces, these animated shows should be reborn. 25 Animated TV Shows That Deserve Reboots : Read more
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    New Build, only 1 memory slot will allow computer to post

    Brand new build, all new components. Had the basic setup of CPU, MOBO, RAM (2x16) and PSU. Would not POST. I took out 1 stick of ram, leaving 1, to test. Nothing. Then I started putting that 1 stick in each slot and going from 1-4. Finally posted with 1 stick in the 4th slot. Very annoying...
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    ASRock B450M Pro4 Drivers / Windows 10 Question

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wGVmmq This is my first computer build, the problem i'm having is I did not buy a CD drive, for the driver disk the only CD drive I have is connected to the motherboard with a ribbon cable it's also from 1997 - this motherboard does not have a connection for one...
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    Are Sata power extention cables save for drives?

    My case has hdd and ssd mounting just far enough from each other that my psu cable don't quote reach. Are extention cables safe?
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    Hello, I have a problem with my Acer Aspire v5-132p when I turn it on it says "operating system not found" and when I press F2

    When I press F2 it requires a password that I don't remember and now it shows me a unlock key hint number that doesn't correspond with the password. What should I do for my laptop to be working again?
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    CPU hitting 93 C on Cinebench

    I'm using an OC i7 8700k to 5Ghz watercooled by the corsair H150i Pro. My idle temps range from 35-41 C and on Cinebench it stays at around 90C. Is there anything I can do to lower the temps cause lowering the OC to 4.9 makes no difference
  12. tenaciousk

    Cheap Motherboard to pair with a Intel G3258 4 Pentium 3.20

    Hi Guys! I am helping my sister get her computer running again. There is not power to her system. Feel her motherboard may have been fried. As when I hook her power supply up to another computer it is working. So We are going to replace the motherboard with something cheap. When I go...
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    Mic won't work

    My computer (ASUS M5A97R2.0, AMD 8350 Black, Nvidia 1070-ti) suddenly stopped my mic from working. I was playing Sea of Thieves, cross play w/a player on Xbox, we had sound issues, bad echo, then some high pitch noise. We tried to fix things, mostly on my end as I was on computer. Somehow...
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    Laptop black screen with cursor and random bit of colors?

    I got a laptop that's a bit less than a month old but as I was watching a video from a flash drive I randomly heard a flash drive disconnect sound and then the screen went black with like a random patch of colors, I disconnected the flash drive I was watching the video from in hopes that it'll...
  15. whiteknights

    i cleaned my motherboard with soap and gasoline and now my pc won't power on

    hello guys.. so yesterday i found my PC a little dusty, so i decided to grab a big brush, soap and gasoline and cleaned it very well.. i also cleaned my CPU and GPU with water and soap pretty good, i didn't apply gasoline on the CPU though because i felt it might be wrong.. weird thing happened...
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    Problem of Bios and Ram.

    Hi everyone, I have bought two ram sticks separately , Ballistix Sport 4Gb DDR4 2400 mhz. They are exact sames, they are set on the same frequencies. Actually they work in single channel and the dual channel don't update itself as I see in the bios of my motherboard a Asrock x370 Killer SLI...
  17. packersfan036

    dell g7 7588 gaming laptop fan question

    just wondering my laptop under a full gaming load the cpu was running at 75c to 85c then when I quit the game and went back to the desktop the fans stayed on till the cpu temps went down to the upper 30s c im guessing this is normal. also what does everyone in here think about undervolting?
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    Troubleshooting help possibly psu or mobo

    So today was my birthday and I decided to buy a ryzen 5 1600 as an upgrade from a 1200. I installed it overclocked it a bit, ran cinebench 2 times then played a match of pubg however I froze right after so I started to slowly increase voltages however now my pc is having many issues. Sometimes...
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    NAS Powersupply passed the paperclip test but CPU won't spin

    Hey all, my NAS (specs below) has this odd problem: The case fans spin, but the cpu fan clicks, moves a millimetre and then attempts the process on loop. I have run through the checklist that is common on Tom's Hardware. My PSU passed the paper clip test Specs: PSU: Silverstone Strider...
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    There's no Windows Recovery Menu happening in my laptop. I pressed and tried the steps many times already. Please help me.

    I tried the steps suggested found in the site but when I turn it on again for the F9 step, there's no Windows recovery menu flashing. Please help me.
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    Boot issues tied to RAM (i think)

    Hey So i am having a issue where i was getting a MEMORY_MANAGEMENT - ntoskrnl.exe error after looking into it it apears that my problem was faulty RAM. So i bought some new RAM and the pc wont boot with the new RAM, it does however boot with the old RAM. to be clear i did try resetting the cmos...
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    Building my first gaming pc, need some help

    Hello, The case will be the NZXT H700i White. As i already got a Asus Z370-F with an i7-8700K overclocked to 4.8Ghz i plan on changing the Noctua-DH15 to the Corsair H150i push/pull which will be mounted in front of the case with 3x LL120 RGB Corsair fans in the inside and 3x Noctua NF-12 fans...
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    So , i want to upgrade my setup and i have 2 options

    Option #1 LG 29UM69G( 29",75hz ,21:9, full hd) , logitech g-pro, k70 lux rgb with mx reds, and a QcK+ limited edition TOTAL = 350 € Option #2 Samsung CFG73( 24"...
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    This Is The End Of Google's 'Don't Be Evil' Mantra

    Google removal of its 'Don't be evil" motto from its code of conduct could be the end of an era of the Google company as we know it. This Is The End Of Google's 'Don't Be Evil' Mantra : Read more
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    Headphone mic not working

    I checked the headphones on a different computer to make sure they aren't broken. I have verified that its set to default and not muted/low volume I've updated//deleted//reinstalled the drivers (realtek) with no luck when i select "listen to this device" i can hear myself talking. this...
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    Facebook Suspends 200 Apps During Privacy Investigation

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on March 21 that the company would investigate "all apps that had access to large amounts of information before we changed our platform to dramatically reduce data access in 2014." Facebook Suspends 200 Apps During Privacy Investigation : Read more
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    Obs streaming recording

    Hey I have a gaming notebook i5 7300hq gyx 1050 4gb But when i do record a video the video is very laggy and my live Streames are laggy too Please help
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    random semi-shutdown or hybernation

    i don't know if this thread goes here, sorry my bad english beforehand. Hi, i can't find any solution to my issue, the thing goes this way: my pc turns semi-off or blackscreen while playing/loading games, like hybernation, and the on/off button isn't working when this happen. it randomly...
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    High end pc low fps?

    so my issue is i have a pretty decent pc but low frames for what i have.. for example in cs go low settings i get 200 - 170 sometimes 140 fps depends on the map and i see people with way worse pc's get way more fps like 300 stable and im like there must be something wrong but i really odnt know...
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    How To How to Keep your MacBook Pro Clean

    Keeping your MacBook Pro clean is essential for its optimal and full functioning. Here are the steps to follow when cleaning your MacBook Pro. Steps 1. Cleaning Products First ensure you purchase the right cleaning materials which are compatible with your computer and won’t damage it...
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    What Rig to play fortnite

    Hi there all, so i have recently gotten into gaming again and would like to play fortnite. Right now as it is when i try play fortnite i can barely play the game without getting fps lag. To not get fps lag i have to turn the graphics to low which is a pretty horrible experience. Can you guys...
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    asus u46e-bal6 procesor upgrade

    Hi I was wondering about a laptop I am thinking on getting it is the ASUS U46E-BAL6 I wanted to know if I could upgrade the processor from a Intel i7 2nd gen to a Intel i7 6th gen or a equivalent AMD processor I would rather have a AMD processor although I would rather have a AMD in the computer...
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    "Microsoft Windows, application not responding".Why is this happening? Help!

    Hi, really annoying issue I keep encountering. Wondering if you can help as I look online and there are no solutions. -I turned PC on, opened origin and google chrome then it froze. Screen went to grey, you could still see desktop folders/wallpaper, then the message Microsoft Windows, the...
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    Run two single-channel sticks in dual channel mode?

    I have a Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 and I'm trying to figure out if I can get one 16GB stick now and eventually upgrade with 3 more 16GB sticks later. With all 4 sticks installed, each pair of sticks needs to run in dual channel mode. But when sold separately, the sticks are labeled "single channel"...
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    under 5.000 rupees

    im finding a gpu under 5,000 thousand to pair my pentium e5500... can you help me plz
  36. FlameDrop13

    Does anyone know a good GPU back plate company in Canada?

    im getting the evga gtx 1060 6gb acx 2,0 and i dont like the it because im used to a backplate. does anyone know where to get one in Canada?
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    Temporary upgrad for my 8 year old PC. New GPU or whole new MOBO and use integrated graphics?

    Hi, So I have a 2nd PC I only use when I am at my girl friends house. But it is nearly 8 years old now its not exactly ideal for gaming. I am looking to give it a bit of a boost. I'm not sure what the MOBO is but the GPU is a GeForce GTX 650 and CPU is i5-3470. 8gb RAM. Would a brand new...
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    Gaming Laptop Recommendation (Witcher 3 Max Settings, Ok Battery Life, & 6 Pounds Or Less)

    Gaming Laptop Recommendation I would use this for Witcher 3 GOTY Edition Max Settings & College (Ok Battery Life & 6 pounds or less). (Is Nvidia GTX 1060m, i7-7700HQ, & 16gb DDR4 2400mhz enough?) Thank you for any help and consideration for this, I would greatly appreciate any help. Best...
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    corsair spec 04 motherboard clearance

    i have a corsair spec 04 case and it says it will fit atx motherboards up to 272 mm. im not for sure which way it means but i was wondering if it could fit a MSI B350 tomahawk plus motherboard with is 12" by 9.6". if anyone could answer this that would be great. thank you.
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    Mining using only half of gpu power

    The question I have is. Will I do any harm to my gpu using only half of its power. And by gpu im mean RX560 4gb. There are different settings for mining with miner gate and im only using the medium setting for my gpu as for how hot my gpu gets idk