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  1. C

    Question Game freezes and the colors turn weird ?

    When i play games usually multiplayer ones, my games freeze for a second and the colors turn weird it doesnt usually last long, it started randomly happening on my new laptop after i updated the nvidia game driver but i dont know if it has anything to do with that. it happens randomly in games...
  2. G

    Question Which M.2 Drive is better?

    Hello, I'm thinking of purchasing a 4TB M.2 drive to store and run my games on. I've watered my options down to two and I want to know which would be better overall and is recommended the most. Acer Predator GM7000 4TB or WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X Thanks in advance!
  3. The Great Buran

    Question Windows 10 / 11, With 3x PCs Different Properties and peripherals (AUDIO CRACKLING/POPPING NOT FIXED IN OVER A YEAR)

    If you can fix this, I am more than willing to gift someone £5 Steam Credit. I'm hoping Toms hardware wizards can solve this. Had this issue for well over a year now, Microsoft refuses to do anything about it, on any page, Reddit is stumped. I Havent been able to use a computer for...
  4. A

    Question What Storage is better?

    Hello so i need help deciding on what storage i should choose. I don't know is m.2 is better for gaming than a normal ssd. either this, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/wd-black-sn770-2tb-ssd-m.2-2280-nvme-pcie-4.0-solid-state-drive-wds200t3x0-hd-58g-wd.html or this...
  5. Vanquisher71

    Build Advice Are there any compatibility issues I'm missing with this build ?

    To keep this brief, the CPU, Motherboard and Heatsink are all components I already have and are not changeable, and this is a computer who's primary and main use will be 1080p (currently cause thats my monitors resolution) gaming. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/J3mWDj
  6. luksyvuksy

    Question PC crashes when gaming ?

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2 62 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME...
  7. LeoStt

    Question Red Dead Redemption 2 Bug Snow Wind and Sunlight

    Snow Wind and Sunlight become square like in the link photo below: View: https://imgur.com/a/cmUnQrl View: https://imgur.com/a/0c4SeU7 can anyone help me fix this bug?
  8. A

    Build Advice Help building a Custom PC

    Hi all, I'm just wondering, I have about £2000 to play with what's the best parts in can get with this price range to build a new PC. The last time i built a PC was back in May of 2020. I'm a gamer & i like games like call of duty, GTA & Halo among others. to cut down costs i could take my RX...
  9. M

    Question How does DDR work with different RAM sizes

    I've recently bought an Asus Vivobook M1603QA, it comes with 8GB of RAM soldered onto the motherboard, the RAM is running at 3200mhz and no information on the CAS. The laptop also has a slot to add one more stick of RAM, I'm sure 99% of 3200mhz 8GB RAM sticks I would buy would work but what...
  10. R

    Question Should I return my 9900X and pay in a bit extra for 9800X3D ?

    I got a Ryzen 9 9900X on a good deal! I thought it was perfect till I heard about the X3D cards. I'm an avid high-end gamer who wants to play on the best ultra settings as well as a video editor. I'm thinking of returning it for a Ryzen 9800X3D but it's about 140 dollars more. Questions: Is...
  11. U

    Question No signal on monitors, still have audio before PC finally reboots itself

    I’ve recently had this issue crop up when I play a graphically intensive or poorly optimised game whereby my monitors will go black and so no signal yet i continue to hear the audio of whatever i was playing. It’ll stay like that for a minute or two before rebooting itself. I tried to google...
  12. C

    Question Help finding out why my pc keeps crashing.

    The past month or so I've been having my whole pc shut off (no bsod) whenever I open "heavy" games. I have tested my RAM and there appear to be no issues. I have also replaced the power supply. I have a minidump file that I will share here...
  13. J

    Question Which part should I upgrade first? Having trouble finding my bottleneck.

    Hi all, I had a friend help me build a computer some time ago and I'm finally starting to think about upgrading. I'm not super familiar with my parts and am searching for advice on what I need to prioritize to get better frame rates in video game play. Looking for the biggest improvements for...
  14. speedic

    Question I Want to upgrade my motherboard but dont know which one fits my pc!

    so i have these components Windows 10 Pro 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 3770K @ 3.50GHz 43 °C Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology RAM 16,0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (10-10-10-27) Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 (MS-7752) (SOCKET 0) 28 °C Graphics LC24RG50 (1920x1080@120Hz)...
  15. 1KVoices

    Question Situational Low GPU Usage ?

    I've been having this issue for some months now and haven't been able to find a solution. Specs: Mobo: B550M CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X GPU: RTX 4060 RAM: 32GB 3200MHz PSU: 650W I previously had different specs and I started to update my pc by parts, but to the point where the only things that are...
  16. O

    Question Death Stranding - FPS issues on high-end rig?

    I get a choppy framerate when I'm capped at 240 fps. But it's silky smooth when I cap it at 120 fps. In general, I'm able to reach an average of 180 fps, but it doesn't feel smooth when the in-game limiter is set to 240 fps. The weirdest part is that this issue goes away if I'm using keyboard...
  17. R

    Question Which CPU should I get if I play RTS games with a lot of units ?

    I know that for overall gaming the Ryzen 9800X3D is the go-to solution but most reviews do not benchmark RTS games such as StarCraft series, Age of Empires series, etc. If I play those games (not 1v1, usually 4v4 or so), should I still go with a 9800X3D or do I have better options...
  18. R

    Question Given the prices which is the better choice? RX 6800 - RX 7700 XT - RX 6750 XT

    Hello. These are the following prices of the GPUs. RX 6800 - 395€ RX 7700 XT - 433€ RX 6750 XT - 319€ For now these are the cheapest deals I could find. Based on price / performance and future proof which one of these would you say is the better choice? Was wondering since the 6800 was...
  19. J

    Question Best £350/400 Component Upgrade?

    I'm upgrading an old system I found for a family member, and wondering what the best upgrade would be with a budget of £350-£400 tops The components I need are: - CPU - RAM - Mobo - GPU - PSU (Current PSU doesn't seem to have any issues but it's 10 years old so would prefer the upgrade). I'm...
  20. Help381

    Question Would you recommend this Gaming monitor? Help

    Hey guys, would you recommend this Gaming Monitor? (will be used for Gaming) PHILIPS EVNIA 23.8'' 24M2N3200A/00 Price 140Euros. Link Specs 1080p IPS Panel 24inch 180hz 1ms gtg - 0.5 ms mprt 300 Nits FreeSync and Gsync compatible Hight Adjustable Pc specs: MSI 1070Ti, INTEL Core i3-10100...
  21. D

    Question Is my GPU affected ?

    I got a laptop with RTX 3050, been playing games on it nearly everyday since july this year. Then I got to known about NVIDIA App yesterday and it had Automatic Tuning option in it and I wanted to try it on my laptop. Hence, before I used it, I contacted an NVIDIA consumer care guy on online...
  22. Psycho381

    Question Help me choose between gaming monitors ♥

    Hello, can you guys help me choose between gaming monitors. (I have 1070ti gpu) (I will also send the link of the site from which I plan to order, but it is not in English) Monitor No1: AOC Gaming monitor 27" 27G2SPAE/BK IPS WLED 165 Hz Link (price 145.31 Euro) ( This one is my favorite but I...
  23. P

    Question Looking For Wired Gaming Controller With 12+ Foot Cord

    I'm having trouble finding wired gaming controller with a 12+ foot cord. Do they even exist? 10 foot is too short. I can't use a detachable wire either because they like to slip out of the controller. This sounds like a tall order.
  24. noob-but-not-rud3

    Question Integrated graphics for gaming ?

    1) Are integrated graphics worth it ? 2) Which one should I get ? AMD or Intel ? 3) Should I use stock cooler or get a better one? 4) Are there any heat issues? 5) Does performance drop after a long hours of gaming ? Im not that knowledgeable in P.C. I mainly play Dota 2 , Counter Strike...
  25. luksyvuksy

    Question I dont know what part to upgrade to get more fps

    Hello, I play Esport fps games like cs2, r6 and so on. I take this games very seriously and I want to use my new DELL monitor 24.5 inch 360hrz to its fullest potential. These are my specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper H412R 34.1 CFM CPU Cooler...
  26. luke514

    Build Advice Gaming PC for €300 ?

    Here in Italy I am looking for a gaming PC with a budget of €300. I have often found these offers (from private people of course): 1) Huananzhi X99-QD4 + Intel Xeon E5 2680 + RX 5800 8GB + 32GB 2400MHz RAM + Windows 10. 2) Asus M3A78-CM + AMD Phenom II X6 1090T + GTX 1660 6GB + 8GB DDR2 RAM...
  27. R

    Build Advice Help for new gaming PC build (VR)

    Hi all, I decided to upgrade my config since it's from 2017 (except my GPU which is a 3080ti) and wanted to get some advice on a build. I'm looking for a pretty high-end machine for gaming mostly and especially for flight sims (DCS, Flight Simulator 2020-2024) and I am looking for a good...
  28. T

    Question Replacement for Xtrfy MZ1 Gaming Mouse ?

    Hello, peeps! I posted the same question to /r/MouseReview, but would like to hear your thoughts too. They recommend the X2V2. ___ My MZ1 started exhibiting a problem wherein the RMB gets sticky when pushed too hard. I have found some advice on fixing it, but thought I would also take the...
  29. B

    Question Can my RAM frequency be higher than my CPU frequency when XMP is enabled, and, is this MOBO specific?

    I know this has been asked in various ways before, but I am having an ongoing issue of about 6 months in length that I'd like to diagnose and solve. Aorus B760 Elite AX I7-12700kf Unlocked @4.7ghz TeamGroup TCreate DDR5 Expert 6000mhz Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB OC ToughPower GX3 850w...
  30. M

    Question Im buying a gaming laptop

    Hi, I need suggestions for buying a new gaming laptop. 1. What is your budget? 2500 eur 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 16" 3. What screen resolution do you want? 2500x1600 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Both, I need an upgrade from my 4...
  31. Bxzza

    Question Random Crashing while playing with no error/log

    Hi all! Any sort of assistance/recommendations would be much appreciated :) I have been having this issue for the last week or so where my game will crash then my entire system a few seconds later and the only error it provides is that the last system shutdown was unexpected. I have checked...
  32. xerocool83

    Build Advice Help with building two dektop computers at the same time for the kids ?

    Approximate Purchase Date: Thinking of buying and building around Cyber Monday to help save some money but would be interested in other options on that idea. Budget Range: $1000-1100 (for each desktop, but willing to move around a bit if there is a sweet spot for cost vs. performance) System...
  33. Hootla1

    [SOLVED] Good PC hardware but crazy stuttering when gaming ?

    Hardware: Motherboard: X670 AORUS Elite AX CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X GPU: AMD Radeon 6800 RAM: 32GB DDR5 2400Mhz I get crazy stuttering when playing new games even when I play in 1080p with gaphics on medium. This was noticed most recently on Black Ops 6, it was unplayable. I recently...
  34. TheTrueNameless1

    Question Low FPS Issue ?

    Hey all, I've been looking into this issue for hours and I'm hoping someone can give me some insight. I've dealt with this issue in the past, but with the release of Black Ops 6 it's come back to the forefront of my mind. I have an issue where at the main menu, I find my CPU and GPU usage are...
  35. S

    Question I keep experiencing high gpu latency (100+ ms) how do i fix?

    When I play gpu heavy games, everything runs smoothly around 90 fps but sometimes I get massive fps drops (90 average to 15 average), when that happens, the bottom left corner of the screen says I have very high gpu latency (100+) and this lasts for about 10 long seconds. I have tried about...
  36. lewismann3

    Question Is this new build strong? Any changes to be made within my budget?

    Hi all, Going to be building a new desktop and have researched lots of different components suited to my needs and what would benefit me most with my budget. I am set on using AMD and not looking for an Intel system. Also, my build will be fully white and majorly RGB so these are some factors...
  37. agh620

    Question Looking for cheap laptop that doesn't heatup

    I'm looking to buy a laptop with multiple cooling fans that won't overheat. However, when I search on Google, most of the laptops that come up are expensive gaming laptops. Are there any regular laptops with cooling fans similar to the ones found in gaming laptops? My budget is a maximum of...
  38. K

    Question Torn between: AM4 and AM5

    Hi! Im bothered and torn between choosing Gen 4 or Gen 5. Im planning to buy a new gaming rig by November-December. Im currently running Ryzen 5 2600 x RX 570; I had this since 2018 that's why im planning to build a completely new one (I'll be giving this to my lil sister instead; so no parts...
  39. geomilios

    Question PC reboots and games crash ?

    Hello guys, I recently built a PC and I had problems with random reboots using Windows 11 and a most possible faulty power strip. I went to a store in order to give my PC and fix it and they fresh installed windows 10 and downloaded all the latest drivers. They told me that my PC was working...
  40. M

    Question Use the desktop without the side panel , effect on cooling?

    Hi , my pc (case+mobo) is xps 8490 tower dekstop Cpu - i7 11700 Cpu cooler - Antec a400 . I have been running the pc without the side panel for months because by mistake , I bought a cpu cooler that is too high for the case to fully close (pictures for reference below) . Since the case is...