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  1. Dylan Beckett

    Question Best Free, Non-Web based, PDF Editors ?

    Hello Please read the entire thread before replying... I'm wondering - what is the best free PDF Editing Software, suitable for Win 10/11? I'm also interested in paid versions too, but the focus should be on free software. Note that I'm not so keen on purely Online/Web methods - as they are...
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    Question Do I need an upgrade?

    Hi my prebuilt pc came with a Neo Forza DDR4 16gb 2400 mhz ram & a adata ultimate su650 120 gb ssd. Since I’m upgrading my cpu and motherboard soon, should I also look into upgrading my ram and ssd?
  3. Y

    PC does not see hardrive

    I connected my old 250 gb WD caviar to my pc via coolmax and all my files including windows XP were still on there, i didnt care for it so i decided to use this drive as extra space. I cut all files from it and pasted them into my trashcan, it took like 30 minutes because i had to skip or allow...
  4. R

    MSI GTX 1080 TI Gaming X idle at 60C - what kind of fan curve to use

    I just got this GPU after using my gtx 960 2gb for like 2 years for my i7 6700 I noticed after i finish gaming the card sits idle at 60C and the fans arent on,i'm worried this might make it die prematurely so i need some advice on what kind of fan curve to set up for it...
  5. K

    CPU crash while overclock

    Hi, while I overclock my CPU my computer crash, does that mean anything? Will my CPU die if I crash it or what idk.
  6. D

    Hard drive help please tv

    Hey everyone I plugged my harddrive into my phone and it deleted everything . I used a program to get most of it back. After i tryied plugging it into my tv it usally goes blue and works ok but this time it turmed white which means transferikg data instead of blue reading. It worked before can...
  7. ritvarsdavis

    Will the cooler fit this case? CiT F3 Midi Tower Black.

    Hello everyone! Pretty soon I'm gonna build my 1st ever PC - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/NYbf8Y Now I'm wondering whether the cooler will fit in my case, which is a CiT F3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BLI50Z4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=AUWMZRMCN1SVB&psc=1 I'm torn between...
  8. Q

    Hi-Fi B150S1 D4 Ver. 6.x RAM Compatibility

    I recently purchased this motherboard and unfortunately the info on RAM compatibility is a bit confusing to me. It specifies “2-DIMM DDR4-2133/ 1866” but there is also a page on the website that lists it being tested with 2400 and 2666...
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    winrar copy and paste

    i just want to install dragon ball z xenoverse 2 in my pc. but it was giving an error of a missing file of some .dll type. then, i downladed that file. when i copied .dll file to my game location, it was saying that winrar can only copy rar and zip archeive files...... how cam i fix it...????
  10. PwNix

    New Build i7-7700k Temps

    Good Afternoon, First off i know this must be the 1000th post about the 7700k and its temps and i apologize for that. I've been searching but I'd like answers firsthand then going off someone else's question. A couple of months ago i build my first PC: Case: Cooler Master - Storm Trooper CPU...
  11. xoVague

    OC Ram with OC CPU

    Would my OC'd CPU have anything to do or effect my what I set my Ram Frequency too? 3000mhz on box but I set it to 2500mhz I've been getting BSOD's running Linx to test my memory i7-7700k 4.2ghz, 4.8ghz OC (1.210V) Manual Mode, LLC Auto, C-States & Speedstep enabled x2 8gb (16gb) Corsair...
  12. KHendrickson93

    m.2 and SSDs for desktop

    Hello I'm building a new rig and currently am planning on installing a 512GB Samsung 960 PRO NVME M.2 SSD. This will be intended for the Operating System. For the rest of my storage space, which includes: games, video/audio projects, etc., I will be installing 3 Samsung 850 Pro 1TB SSDs (3TB...
  13. C

    Can I update my bios by burning it to a disc?

    I'm building a PC, and I was wondering If i could update the bios by burning the update to a disc and booting off of it. I don't know if using the 1060 you will need to update the BIOS or not. I looked it up it says to if you're using a single fan, but I don't know about a double fan. Thank you.
  14. JTHarden

    Smaller Laptop Good for Programming Under 400$

    How's it going guys! I understand there are quite a few threads about good programming laptops on a budget but couldn't find any that take into consideration size and portability. Does anyone know of any laptops preferably 13 inch or smaller that are good for programming under $400? Thank so for...
  15. L

    Best 1050Ti to Buy

    Hey, going to buy a GTX 1050ti, just wondering whats the best one to get? Thanks Im from the UK and have a £150 budget.
  16. S

    First time build, help regarding M-ITX Motherboards and case capabilities

    Keeping this as short and sweet as possible for you guys. This is my first build and i'm looking for a compact PC (hence M-ITX). I've been browsing threads looking at suggested Mini ITX builds and motherboards however gaining information on motherboards is proving tricky. I absolutely...
  17. S

    I using Asus 7770 and I want to upgrade it gtx 1070

    my motherboard is Asus maximus vii ranger and my chip is i5 4690k and my ram is 8 GB and my graphic card is radon 7770 2gb edition and my psu is I ball 500 watt. I am planning to buy a gtx 1070.my question is do I need to upgrade my psu and ram for better performance and is my board is...
  18. TopMark

    Computer freeze and crash with DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION bsod

    I keep getting this DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION bluescreen, about once per day sometimes more. The computer will freeze and about 30 seconds later the bluescreen will appear and it will restart. This usually happens when watching on Amazon Video and playing Eve Online. I have tried to do research but...
  19. BigGameHunter

    Can Pirated Windows 8.1 update to Windows 10?

    I have a friend (not a Toms Hardware user) who wants to upgrade to Windows 10. He has Windows 8.1 Pro from The Pirates Bay. Will his pirated Windows upgrade to Windows 10 and still work?
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    Will Fan Cables Reach The Fan Controller?

    So basically im building a pc for the first time and I'm planning on having 3 Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition fans at the font like this https://youtu.be/0GKOzIqOVOI?t=395 I will have a fan controller behind where the motherboard is but since I'm absolutely clueless and this is my first...
  21. J

    Help with my Ethernet

    So I have a bit of a problem, I'm going to have to go into some detail. I work from home, and I'm also an active PC gamer. I have both PCs next to each other. Both PCs are also using a LAN connection. Whenever I start using my home PC for anything like downloading a file or game, both PCs get a...
  22. oCrispyyy

    How well do these parts go together for low end gaming? HP Radeon HD 6570 1GB

    Hello there, I just recently found and bought the HP Radeon HD 6570 since it was compatible with my older hardware and wanted to ask if it will be able to run older games and some decent frame rate for low end gaming. OS - Windows 8.1 64-bit RAM - 4GB CPU - AMD Phenon II X2 555 ~3.2GHz I plan...
  23. C

    Blank Screen after Intel Graphics 530 install...ugh!!!

    Hey guys, I've tried just about everything I can. I've got an Asus Z170-A mobo and recently traded in my graphics card. While I'm waiting for the new one to arrive I had to switch to integrated graphics. As soon as Windows 10 loads and before I get to the login screen it goes black. I've tried...
  24. N

    HDD to SSD/win10 Linux

    Hello, I just finished building my pc and got win10 running on HDD. I want to know if this process is any good: -BIOS put ssd as first disk -install win10 from CD on SSD (on half of my 128Go the other half is for Ubuntu) -clean completely HDD. -do all my updates and download from ssd to hdd with...
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    Intel Xeon vs Intel Core I7 for running games in several vmware workstations?

    What would be better for running bots and game clients in several vmware workstaions 24/7? Core I7 is better for gaming while Xeon is better for multitasking, I'm so confused.
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    Privacy and certificat issue in mozilla and chrome...help

    I am somewhat at desperation. I have an issue I have trouble-shooted all over the net in google and on youtube. Since a few days I believe it started after the daylight savings change I cant open yahoo, facebook, youtube or some other sites in Chrome or Mozilla. I have checked my time and date...
  27. E-Zombies

    Dedicated psu for hotswap?

    Hey guys quick question, i recently came into a two Bay hotswap enclosure, and 5 older 120-500gb harddrives. But my rig is about capacity for my PSU. I have a 300w laying around. My question is, can I use the 300w psu solely for the hotswap? Also plan on leaving it powered up, so would having...
  28. x24x

    Want to run 1440p, looking for my best fit.

    I am in the market for a new monitor & I have been eyeing a 1440p monitor. I have been running 1920x1080 and I believe 1440 is the way to go. Currently my rig is housing 2x GTX 970 G1's in SLI. I prefer the monitor to have 144hz and 1ms response time. I will weigh my options with possibly...
  29. G

    Two monitor display display

    Hey ive got the gt 610 graphics its capable of dual monitors ... how do i do this....
  30. B

    Getting a SSD, put windows on hdd but keep games on HDD, how can I do this?

    Right now i have a 1tb hdd with 550gb free, but im getting an ssd and was wondering if windows 10 would let me install windows to the ssd directly from the os and then delete windows off my hdd and make the ssd the active partition and use my hdd for bigger games.
  31. BiggerBluer

    4790k with Noctua d15 temps

    So I built my computer about 2 weeks ago and I decided to go with the d15 for the best air cooling. My pc runs great typically never goes above 55c when playing games (30c at idle). However I wanted to push my cpu to the limit (100%). So I decided to run prime 95 v26.6 (yes I know that prime has...
  32. R

    Do I need a good motherboard?

    I am not going to lie, I never really cared much about motherboards. However, planning to build a new pc, I wonder how much to spend on a board. The system I have in mind consists of an I7 4790k, a 980ti, 16GB of RAM, and possibly a solid-state drive. Now, would I benefit from a more expensive...
  33. O

    Which GPU should I chose?

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next week or in 2 weeks. BUDGET RANGE: 200-350$ USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Mostly gaming like Witcher 3, Crysis 3 etc. Play a lot of MMos as well, but those seem to be running as of now. CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: GPU 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - 2GB -...
  34. Ragnarous

    Can someone tell me the best motherboard for 1150 socket?

    I want to know the best motherboard for 1150 socket, not feature wise but durability and less DOA or boot or i don't know what else problems, since i bought 2 asus motherboards and both started to become faulty (fried usb's, damaged pci slot from factory, and blue screens of death) I dont really...
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    I need a long range wifi extender that will cover two buildings about 75' (or so) apart.

    I need a long range wifi extender that will cover two buildings about 75' (or so) apart. the buildings are stucco and clay tile. At present we even have problems between rooms because of the stucco I am told. I am willing to replace the modem as well... Thanx!!!
  36. XLifted

    Need help with picking GTX 980

    Hey, guys I'm looking for some specific things in GTX 980 1) Ability to overclock as much as I can (preferably to 1500 mhz or higher) 2) Card clearance of 12 inches in length max , max height of 5.80 inches (or 6" for simplicity). Judging from Asus R9 290 4GB that barely fit in height. 3)...
  37. R

    Can a cable cause graphics to display in low-res?

    First of all, I apologize if I am not supposed to ask a question about a post that I made earlier (and is now buried on page 5... couldn't bump it up). I apologize... but I have a really strange question to ask. In fact, I am not sure if I believe the results, so I better ask you guys...
  38. S

    Please help me decide on SSD vs RAM for Gaming

    I'm in the market for upgrading my computer, and I've been wondering what's best for me. And here's why I decided to do it: I run DA: Inquisition on windowed fullscreen on a monitor, and on a second monitor I run browsers (3-4 tabs) and skype mostly. What I've noticed is that after a while of...
  39. K

    will this build run Minecraft with seus shaders and 64x texture pack

    And fx 6300 six core CPU And http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121898&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= thanks for your time
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    Gtx 760 sli and CM rs600 g 80+

    Can i run gtx 760 2-way sli with cooler master rs600 g 80+ 600w psu? Thank you guys :)