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  1. neki lik123

    Question Best GPU

    I have a -BIOSTAR B450MH Motherboard -ASUS Radeon RX580 8GB graphics card -Ryzen 7 2700x CPU. - 16GB RAM 3200mhz I was wondering what's the best Graphics card (8GB) I can get to replace the one I have now? I primarily use it for playing very demanding video games with Ultra graphics and VR too?
  2. L

    Question Upgrading computer hardware help

    Hello, I have a custom-built desktop with hardware that is over 10 years old. It has started to become slow and recommends I upgrade my processor and then it also recommends that I upgrade my graphics card. My current processor is an AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor 4.01 GHz, and my current...
  3. S

    Question VGA light, GPU fans spinning, display running

    So I've had this build for at least a year now: ASUS PRIME Z590-A i7-11700k Gigabyte 3070ti 64GB Trident 3200C16 Samsung 980 pro Barracuda 4tb Corsair cs750m 750 watt A couple weeks ago, I found some red pixelation of my HDMI monitor. Thought nothing of it, got a new cable and it seemed to go...
  4. vinq

    Question Broken motherboard slot?

    The last time I turned on my pc, it turned on for a couple minutes then turned off again, so I unplugged and plugged back in all the wires, still happening. So I cleaned my pc, it still didn't work properly. I figured it was the graphics card so I removed it and installed it on another...
  5. C

    Question Low FPS despite low CPU and GPU usage

    I just upgraded from a RTX 3050 to a RTX 4060 and I had no increase in FPS on the game Dyson Sphere Program at 1440p. My gpu usage on the 3050 was always at 100% and I was getting around 28 FPS and now with the 4060 gpu usage is down to about 65-70% but there's no increase in FPS. CPU Usage is...
  6. X

    Question Weird Sudden Loud Sound after installing new PSU

    I recently encountered a perplexing issue with my PC after installing a new power supply unit (PSU). Initially, the system seemed to run smoothly after some stress tests. However, after about an hour of operation, the fans (possibly the PSU fan) suddenly ramped up to full speed, creating an...
  7. vanbayor

    Question I'm getting random "amdkmdag.sys" crashes on an MSI laptop ?

    Hello guys, I just purchased an MSI Delta 15 laptop from a seller in the US. It keeps getting random amdkmdag.sys crashes even when no application is running and I have tried several fixes but it still happens. I have reinstalled both Windows 10 and 11, tried the official drivers from both the...
  8. Jotaro_pingu

    Question Help! Ive got a new gpu and when i installed it the pc turns on but there is no display

    I installed an rtx 3050 into my pc and it boots but without any display on my monitor. It cant be any other parts because when i removed it and booted the pc without it the pc ran fine, i currently have a 400w psu, could this be the main problem? my specs MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X XS 8G...
  9. M

    Question Advice on RTX 4060 Ti 16Gb vs. RTX 4070 for a new build ?

    Hello, I want to upgrade my currently outdated 1060 6gb GPU, to something more modern. But i have a problem, because I can't decide, which GPU to buy. I only use my PC for gaming and sometimes some coding. I play on 1920x1080. My pc currently has...
  10. jacopotamburini3

    Question Gpu no display

    Hello, I have a zotac gtx 750 ti 1gb and I upgraded from a gt 730. Unfortunately I get no display on boot with the bew graphics card but if I try the old one it still works. I checked all the connections, it just won't give an output. What should I do? The specs are: Asus h61m-k intel xeon e3...
  11. joshy151

    Question GPU running poorly after being installed in a new build ?

    Hi i recently bought a new Mobo, CPU and RAM. I kept my existing GPU because i would be staying on 1080p for a while until i can upgrade that. my old system specs are: -asus rog strix 2080 ti -i9 9900k oc 5ghz -16gb ddr4 3600mhz -z370 mbd -x63 kracken cpu cooler my new system specs are...
  12. Chezzybunz

    Question Need Help Choosing New Gpu

    Hello, I'm wanting to make a gpu upgrade and am stuck on 2 choices and if there may be a better option than my 2 choices. I am currently running a gtx 1060 6gb and my upgrade choices I currently have are the Rx 6600 and the rtx 2060. The Rx 6600 goes for $240 brand-new (cad) and the Rtx 2060 for...
  13. vikaskumar2299

    Question What do sellers do with graphic cards returned with box seals removed but inside content still intact?

    Suppose you order a graphics card from Amazon. And you notice the GPU box seals (e.g., ASUS GPU box usually have two seals on both sides) are already removed or broken during the delivery. So you return it to Amazon without using the product or even touching the content inside the box. Now my...
  14. iShoTz

    Question Anyone knows the latest nvidia driver supported for windows 10 1709?

    I wanted to play The finals with my friends, but it's not working in dx12 because i highly doubt the reason is my gpu driver old (457.30) so i wonder what's the latest supported nvidia driver for windows 10 1709? thanks. Specs: i5 10400f 2x8 ram, GTX 1660 Super
  15. keevu

    Question Is this Ram compatible with my motherboard?

    RAM - Crucial 32GB DDR4-3200 UDIMM CT32G4DFD832A Motherboard - PRIME H610M-E D4 Processor - i512400 Graphics Card - RTX 3060 PSU - PSU - Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 650 230V I checked the Crucial Ram Compatibility - it says it can work with my motherboard but the asus motherboard...
  16. vikaskumar2299

    Question Does Intel Arc GPUs have native support for DirectX 10 and DirectX 11?

    I've read some old posts where people are saying Intel Arc only supports DirectX12 natively. For older ones like 9, 10 and 11, it uses some "DXVK" thing which isn't like native DiretX12. It's like some emulation. I also read some article saying that Intel is dropping support for DX9 so the...
  17. SpacialFlaw

    Question System Reboots/No Display When GPU Under Load

    Hello, I am new here and having a problem with my graphics card. As the title says, when my graphics card is under heavy load, whether that be because of a game or a benchmark, my computer either reboots or shows no display. However, this is only after replacing the card. Before, my computer...
  18. K

    Question New graphics card for streaming ?

    Hello so i want to buy a new graphics card for gaming and streaming on Twitch. Generally i play games like Valorant, Wow, and rpg games. My budget is on 300-350€. I have these in mind (all of them in similar price 310-340€): 1) Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 Gaming OC (rev. 2.0) 2)Gigabyte...
  19. I

    Question How can I fix this random crashing ?

    The computer can boot fine most of the time but will randomly crash and gpu fans will go max speed. I feel like the gpu is faulty.Some things to note is some weird blue lines and white flickering sometimes appearing on boot. As of now I have tried: DDU old graphics driver and got new one...
  20. P

    Question Help with no signal issue

    For the last few months when playing or even just using my PC I will suddenly lose video signal. When this happens the fan on my gpu stops spinning, but everything else on the PC remains on normally. Rebooting does not bring the signal back, but if I reslot the gpu I can occasionally get it to...
  21. R

    Question AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Sapphire Nitro+ only outputs display on one monitor

    I recently upgraded from a 2070 super to a Radeon 7800 XT. Previously, on the NVIDIA, both of my monitors were detected and powered on just fine. However, after installing the AMD graphics card, only one display works at any given time. If i reboot and switch which monitor is plugged in, it...
  22. bungles22

    Question Is vga the same as pci e ?

    Its not my first build (building for a friend) the psu he has ordered has no pcie port only has vga ? Do i used the vga for the gpu power ? Please help
  23. Foyezes

    Question Should I get ARC A750 for Blender?

    I have two options with similar price, ARC A750 or 1660Ti, a750 is $255, 1660ti is $200. In blender open data, it says 1660ti has 852 score, while the a750 has 2052 score. Which should I get?
  24. vikaskumar2299

    Question MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X box has an unusual seal

    I ordered this GPU from an Indian ecommerce website. Everything looks fine and it's working fine so far. Even anti static bag seal was fine as expected. There was no sign that anything inside the box is tampered. However, the box had a plastic seal (please see 3 photos about the box seal and...
  25. TehPug

    Question No Display issue after installing a new gpu, even after reinstalling the old gpu?

    So yesterday I was working on my desktop and testing to see if a new graphics card that I got worked on an Alienware 046MHW motherboard and the graphics card was an asrock Rx 5600 xt challenger D 6G OC. The problem comes when I turn on the pc and no display pops up along with 5 beeps signaling...
  26. X

    [SOLVED] What is the best bang-for-buck GPU to pair with an i7-8700 ?

    I have been scouring youtube videos for the last few days trying to figure this out. Some places say the CPU will bottleneck mid-range cards like the 6700 XT, and others say they don't have any bottleneck issues. I've been looking at either the 4060, the 6700 xt, the 3060, the rx 6700 non-xt and...
  27. ncr123

    Question Is my graphics card default overclocked?

    Hello, I am not entirely sure how to check this, but is my current graphics card factory overclocked? This is what I currently have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083GGYNQ6?tag=georiot-us-default-20&ascsubtag=tomshardware-us-3024288516463410000-20&geniuslink=true&th=1 Name: GeForce RTX 2060 KO...
  28. CasualUser12

    Question Desktop Build Works for 8 Months, then Graphics Crash under Heavy Loads

    I built a desktop for myself for the first time in December 2022/January 2023. Parts I used were the following: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor Mobo: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM4 Rev. 1.1 RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 GPU: MSI GAMING Z...
  29. toshei

    Question Rtx 4060ti problem

    Rtx 4060ti problem After installing my friend New Pc Rog asus strix z690-F G.skill trident z5 32gb ddr5 6400mhz Intel i7 13th gen This is happen only in start and the bios
  30. Sir_thank_alot

    Question Is My Graphics Card Failing?

    Hi guys, I'll keep it short, i play Dota 2 and while I was playing my screen have no signal and dont display anything, I restart my computer and after a few mins of gaming the screen froze with a purple colour, sometimes yellow and sometimes pink when I play CSGO. Is my graphics card failing ...
  31. R

    Question Is my setup too outdated to buy a GTX 4060 graphics card? Do I need to upgrade other components first?

    My current setup is a bit dated and I'm looking to upgrade but my budget is tight at the moment. The setup I current have js: - Power Supply - OCZ 600W ModXStream Pro - Processor - Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core, overclocked to 4 GHz - RAM - 16GB DDR3 - Mottherboard - Asus...
  32. Wayfall

    Question Which GPU to replace my GTX 1080 with ?

    Dell Gsync 144hz 1440p Monitor MSI GTX 1080 8GB i7 6800k 3.4 (4.0Ghz Overclocked 2.375v) Bequiet Dark Rock Cooler 3 Silent Wings Asus X99-A II 4x4GB 2666mhz DDR 4 Corsair RM 850X Corsair PSU I am looking to get a new GPU now to replace my 7yr old one and am confused if I should get a 3080 or go...
  33. Kirbo Dio

    Question Fan spins but GPU is not detected ?

    I got a GTX 1060 and the fan spins but the card is not detected in Device Manager. How do i fix this?
  34. Tenet123

    [SOLVED] Computer screen turns off while gaming ?

    Hello, I've recently upgraded my graphics card and there's an issue that I'm facing, it happened with the previous card as well. My computer goes black while playing games. The LCD gives a no signal warning and then its off, I still hear the sound of the game for a while after which there's...
  35. A

    Question Graphics Cards upgrades

    Hello all. I am here looking for advice on what to, or if I even can, upgrade my daughters graphics card. Intel Core i5-2400 cpu @ 3.10GHz 64bit operating system, windows 10 Geforce GT 730 graphics card. I bought her a game for her birthday that she is currently unable to play because of her...
  36. ejumper09

    Question I have a Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF with an i3; will an Nvidia 1050 ti fit into it?

    So I have a Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF running Windows 7 that contains an Intel i3 processor. I really want to insert a graphics card into it so I can enable effects like Windows Aero. I only use the computer for programming and browsing the web, and I have a spare 1050 Ti and I want to know if...
  37. TapWest

    Question The RTX 4080 has an excessive cooler, so I'm considering using this fan curve, but I'm unsure if this is a good idea.

    Hi, I am using an RTX 4080 and came up with a custom fan curve. I want to turn off my fans to prevent noise and wear when the system is idle. When I tested this fan curve configuration, I noticed that my GPU maintains a constant temperature of around 67 degrees Celsius with all fans turned off...
  38. X

    Question GPU not detected?

    Hi everyone, I've bought an used EVGA RTX 3060 12GB graphics card to replace my old Aorus GTX 1060 6GB (since I wanted a good but not huge upgrade in performance). The issue is that it is not working at all on my system. I've plugged it to the PCIe connector (I should mention the motherboard has...
  39. stewuie

    Question GPU's fans wont run if it's idle but when gaming it starts running?

    Im a amateur when it comes to gpus but i had a old card back then and it was a Zotac Mini GTX 1050 Ti the fans would always spin when idle and when gaming and i gradually got used to that. But now after i upgraded my gpu to a INNO3D GTX 1660 SUPER TWIN X2 it works normally and amazing but when...
  40. Nice Nicer

    Question Compatible graphics card for an MSI MS-7698 motherboard ?

    I received an old PC with a MSI MS-7698 mainboard in it. some specs: 8 GB DDR3 RAM 1333 Mhz rest of the specifications can be found here : https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/E350IAE45/Specification it has an onboard APU and i have the impression that video playback runs really bad. I tried...