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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. lightwriter101

    Question Razer Deathadder V2 for 10 euros - is it a good deal?

    Hi there! I was thinking of buying a used (but almost like new) Razer Deathadder V2 for 10 euros. My objetive is to do some light playing, like Cyberpunk 2077, Starcraft remastered, Diablo 2 ressurected, etc. I normally use a classic Microsoft Trackball Explorer for my work, since I have pain...
  16. huggybear92

    Question Experiencing crashes after CPU, Mobo and RAM upgrade

    Problem: I installed new hardware (CPU, RAM and Mobo) a few weeks ago and been experiencing fairly frequent application level (can be several an hour, or little as one per 2 hours) and occasional system level crashes (maybe two times a day from 5ish hours of gaming but can be none). Both...
  17. Painy12345

    Question getting weird frametime spikes in game

    https://fromsmash.com/YWvhQvC-Uy-dt i attached a linked to 2 video one in which the spikes coming and one where it just did not happens ,its weird that on tha same pc sometime it gives me framtime spikes and sometimes it runs smooth PC SPECS: i5 13400f 32gb ram rtx3060ti xpgs70 blaze m.2 games...
  18. L

    Question Audio crackling/popping while playing FC 25 ?

    Hello, hopefully someone here could assist me with the problem I'm having. My specs CPU: i7-13700k GPU: 4070 Ti RAM: 32GB For a few FC games now, the audio of the game has been crackling/popping while playing but it gets worse during cutscenes. l've been able to resolve this problem by...
  19. N

    Question Suggestions on CPU upgrade to Ryzen 5 5600/5600X from current Ryzen 2600 ?

    Hello Guys! Recently, my GTX 1080 GPU died, so I bought an RTX 3070 Ti at a good deal. However, I'm not sure if my current Ryzen 5 2600 will bottleneck my new GPU. I'm thinking to buy a Ryzen 5 5600/5600X without changing my current Asus ROG Strix B450F Gaming motherboard. I'm just asking you...
  20. Hyder118

    Question PC black screening, GPU fans spinning to max while gaming

    This issue has emerged again after replacing a faulty PSU which was causing my PC to black screen and the GPU fans to spin at max speed. I had to press the restart button to get the PC to restart. After the screen goes black, I can still hear the in game audio and communicate over the voice...
  21. Gaming.time

    Question Flaws in this prebuilt?

    I currently run a i7-8700 and 2080 build, but my computer is ~6 years old and no longer as well suited for modern games I found this prebuild that seems very relatively cheap compared to others given its specs (4060ti, 32gb ddr5 ram, i7-14700f)...
  22. CM138

    Question Terrible gaming performance on Rog Zephyrus g14

    I have ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV-BR9N6. According to steam I meet the minimal requirements for Black myth Wukong yet when download the free demo the FPS is erratic (i.e. from 60 -> 40 -> 50 -> 20 ->40 you get the picture). This is just one of many examples I have, the laptop can barely emulate...
  23. Ken6d0

    Question Need help solving BSOD during gaming.

    Specs Ryzen 5950x, 16GBx4 Gskill Trident 3600, Asus Dark hero MB, RTX 3080ti GALAX HOF, 2TB Samsung 980 pro, 1000W Corsair PSU Hi, having trouble solving a bluescreen error that persistently pops up when gaming. I had the first bluescreen when playing the Steam game Bodycam, thought nothing of...
  24. Sheraz bloger

    Question Need help about graphics card for video games and video edeting

    Hello i am a PC gamer and yt gaing content creator. I wants to upgrade my pc. So i need your help to chose a goood grapgics card for gaing and video edeting. Thanks a lot. WQaiting for your reply.
  25. thinky

    Question Poor performance and frame drops in Rocket League on laptop ?

    Hi everyone, this is a cry for help. Laptop model: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503QM Ryzen 9 5900HS RTX 3060 Rocket League is my main game and the past few months I've been having very low performance with my laptop. I've played around with many settings in-game and tried so many different...
  26. tomlep1

    Question What PSU should i get for my gaming PC?

    Budget: $100 - $115 (I'd prefer under $100 but if it's like $110 that's fine too) PC Specs: cpu: i7-12700F motherboard: MSI Pro Z690-A gpu: rtx 3070 ram: 32gb storage: 5tb (total) current PSU: Thermaltake smart 700 watt Side question: Is it a good idea to put 2 GPUs in a pc? I have an old gpu...
  27. Noob-Geek

    Question I7 13700k thermal throttling problem

    Hi all, I have recently upgraded my system and have been having thermal throttling warnings when stressing the CPU. Current system: Asus b660 plus d4 Intel i7 13700k not overclocking atm 32gb 3200mhz 125gb m.2 gen3 500gb m.2 gen3 1tb HDD 1000w psu For cooling, I have BeQuite Pure Rock 2. And...
  28. Lunaril

    Build Advice Working on a custom build

    I'm torn between wanting to put together a new rig now, and waiting until the 15th generation Intel comes out sometime in October or November. Using only components available now, this is the build I've come up with so far. Newegg PC Builder Component List CPU: Intel Core i9-14900KS - Core i9...
  29. A

    Question What needs upgrading soo?

    Hello all. I'm just wondering what would you guys think will need upgrading in the next couple years or do I need to start soon? PC Specs Motherboard - ROG Strix X570-F Gaming CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X GPU - AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12gb) RAM - Ballistix (12gb) PSU - Corsair RM 750X Thank you.
  30. Snxrk

    Question Can someone help me optimize my PC?

    Hello! Im wondering how you guys would go about getting the most performance out of your pc? I play games competitively and want to make sure I have the smoothest experience, and least amount of input lag. What should I do to make sure my computer is at peak performance? Benchmarks, BIOS...
  31. L

    Question What should I upgrade?

    Hello I currently have: i5-12400f B660M Motherboard RTX 3060 12Gb 16Gb 3200Mhz DDR4 RAM 650W PSU 1Tb M2 SSD I mainly play CS2 and now I am thinking about upgrading my PC. I'm not sure whether I should just upgrade to i5-13600k or go for Ryzen 7600X and upgrade my motherboard and RAM as well...
  32. Chali34

    Question Black screen pc crash after gaming for 1h or 30 min / but sometimes not even 1 minute after lunching the game

    i have problem with i think GPU , my screen just goes black instantly after just gaming for like 30-40 minutes but sometimes more often or sometimes never in a day , what going on? , nothing is overheating , i posted same post few time already but i did everything i can to make it stop aside...
  33. D

    Question Wireless headphones for gaming & day to day

    So I want some good quality wireless headphones ~£250 that I can use for daily commute to work but also for playing games on my PC (I play a lot of FPS games: EFT, CS, Valorant so directional sound is ideal, but 7.1 isn't as necessary as some people think) I'm not wanting a mic with them, I'll...
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    Question Pc keeps crashing with the message: The bugcheck was: 0x0000003b (0x00000000c0000005, 0xfffff8030ce9deca, 0xffffa70af6326090, 0x0000000000000000)

    My pc randomly crashes when I'm gaming, event viewer says this: The bugcheck was: 0x0000003b (0x00000000c0000005, 0xfffff8030ce9deca, 0xffffa70af6326090, 0x0000000000000000 Dump file: https://www.mediafire.com/file/cxdfzguto9hl8py/082224-10171-01.dmp/file Any ideas what the issue could be?
  35. S

    Question Laptop suggestions between these ones?

    Hi, I've been planning on buying my first gaming laptop after owning a PC. I know a thing about PCs but only a bit on laptops. I'm from the Philippines and it's too difficult to find a really good deal around here. I play DotA2, Valorant, some RDR2, and some other AAA games. Some coding here and...
  36. twgamerbuilder

    Question My PC keeps randomly power-cycling ?

    My PC at random will completely shut down and instantly turn back on again. Thing's ive already tried that haven't helped: 1. New outlet and power cord 2. Replacing the Power Supply with a 850w (I've been running a 750w for years) 3. Resetting Windows 10 and the CMOS 4. Reseating, the RAM, CPU...
  37. P3ppR0niP1ayB0i

    Question Upgrading PC for gaming and freelance animation. What do I need to know?

    Budgeting to upgrade my play PC. Goal is twofold: Produce higher fps (above 60fps) at 1440p for games like Tarkov, Elden Ring, Starfield, Destiny, what is to come the next few years, etc... I also do a fair bit of freelance work doing graphic animation through C4D/Redshift - not enough yet to...
  38. 47momid

    Question Which of these two monitors would you choose ?

    Which one would you choose? MSI G321Q which is 1440p ips 170hz 1ms 32" quantum dot with G-sync Or Xiaomi G34WQi which is 1440p VA 180hz 1ms 34" curved with premium FreeSync They both have similar price here. Xiaomi has better pixel density, it's ultrawide and it's curved, but it's VA and...
  39. Karano82

    Question Upgrade - GPU vs CPU, ram and motherboard.

    I've started getting back in to FPS again, but my hardware is kinda old and it shows. I'm playing fnite and the first descendant. Fnite is ok fps wise, but descendant is straining my system with between 20-40 fps. I'm running a 4790k on a z97 motherboard with 16gb 1333Mhz ram and a 1050ti gpu...
  40. D

    Question Intels issues - Which CPU to buy into

    Hi So, I've been saving up to buy everything I need for a new PC to run my Racing simulator. Which consists of triple 1440p monitors, and will also after the build have aotion platform.(at some stage will be triple 4k monitors) And I'll be streaming gameplay/recording, with some video editing...