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  1. C

    Question System Issues

    Hey, I recently upgraded my system from an RTX 4060 to an AMD RX 7900 XTX. Unfortunately, I installed an old driver version and am now unable to boot. This is the edition I chose (I was told it would be most compatible with my system): AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Revision Number Adrenalin...
  2. M

    Question ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G g531gV-AZ294 not displaying

    Hello, I have the ASUS ROG Strix laptop, but the motherboard connector to the main monitor was fried(I was told service), and the main monitor was not displayed anymore, easy workaround: I used it with a second monitor.Worked perfectly until one day, I got fed up with the Gforce experience...
  3. Kips20

    Question can't go into bios on my msi b550 gaming plus, after installing rx 580

    For a long time I had a Ryzen 5 5500 and gigabyte b450 mATX motherboard, which I messed up, so after that I upgraded to the MSI B550 Gaming Plus, but at first I had a problem with the RX 580; it was not giving me any output. While it was working on other motherboards, the MSI B550 Gaming Plus...
  4. PorkChap_

    Question Will ESD from a vacuum cleaner damage the components inside an ungrounded/unplugged metal cased PC ?

    The title says it all. Everywhere I look online its never one straight answer so hopefully I find it here cause I'm a little worried about whether or not my PC will fry itself. The other day my mom had vacuumed the front and back mesh of my metal pc case. The entire computer was turned off and...
  5. Amathy

    Question No signal on my monitor ?

    Components I had the problem with -Z790 Asrock/Z690 Asrock Phantom itx (with biosflash for the newest update) -NZXT 750w/Corsair SF750 -MSI 1070/Gigabyte 4070 -2 Corsair 32GB -I5-13600kf I tried both GPUs on multiple ports with 3 cable, and I know the hdmi works for sure. I tried all ram slots...
  6. fixmyfpsplease

    Question My gaming FPS is so much lower than it should be ?

    hello, i just recently upgraded my pc with the specs listed below and i feel as if i am not unleashing my rig's full potential. I have optimized my rig a little bit and overclocked my gpu +100mhz, and my gpu usage is 20-30% and cpu is 25-35% - currently getting about 180-230 fps in game when i...
  7. K

    Question PC only starts up after CMOS reset, new battery doesn't fix this. Everything I've done is below. What to do next?

    Specs: Intel Core i5-13600kf, 3500mhz, 13th Gen Nvidea RTX 3050 8gb Thermaltake 600w PSU Asrock B660 Pro RS Motherboard. This is a used prebuilt gaming pc that I just bought. To attempt to fix startup issues, here's what I've tried: 1. Shorting power pins on mobo and trying to power on with...
  8. DawsonLoewig

    Question Looking to build a new pc

    Looking to build a new pc mainly for gaming and potentially streaming. Thinking of 32gb of ram but what to know other peoples thoughts on the whole build or if there is any incompatibility cause this will be my first build. Build: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor CPU Cooler: be...
  9. C

    Discussion LG Ultragear monitor slowly updating pixels

    Hello! I got this LG UltraGear 24'' IPS FHD 24GN60R-B.AWZM and I notice that when I turn it on, the pixels slowly updates when watching videos for some minutes, then after some minutes it becomes perfect. Also when launching some programs only for the first time (OBS/Discord) looks like the PC...
  10. MarineMissile

    Question Had 8 beeps on startup, I reapplied thermal paste to gpu to fix it, which fixed the beeping. But now when I start up the pc, it doesn't work. HELP.

    Had 8 beeps on startup, I reapplied thermal paste to gpu to fix it, which fixed the beeping. But now when I start up the pc, the gpu fan is having a hard time spinning, and doesn't keep spinning. If i poke it, it spins shortly. When I start up the pc, the monitor displays the startup for a few...
  11. T

    Question Kingston KF560C30BBAK2-32 RAM Causing Boot Issues with My PC – Help Needed

    When I built my PC, I originally used Kingston KF560C30BBAK2-32 RAM but returned it and switched to the Corsair equivalent, CMH32GX5M2B6000Z30K. Recently, I noticed that the Corsair RAM doesn't work with my motherboard's RGB software. To fix this, I decided to go back to the cheaper Kingston...
  12. ogman12

    Question Disk goes to 100% usage during downloads

    I’ve been having problems with my disk drive usage spiking to 100%. At first, I thought the issue was with the drive itself, so I bought a brand-new 1TB Samsung SSD, thinking it might fix the problem, but it didn’t. I’ve already reinstalled Windows using installation media, wiped the drives, and...
  13. Milan0308

    Question Games still changing on PC

    I don't know why, but the games change on my computer. It's 100% not just me. They change in a way that, for example, sometimes the input lag is more, sometimes less, but I don't adjust anything. For example, I restart the computer or it's different after shutting it down. They only change when...
  14. 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...
  15. F

    Question Having issues with MSI GF63 8RD Laptop. Any ideas?

    Everytime I try to play something on this laptop, the games crash, and when trying to close the game using Task Manager, it doesn't show anything and it comes up blank. It's an MSI laptop, specifically a GF63 8RD. It has 8GB of ram, an i5-8300H CPU @ 2.30GHz, 2301 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical...
  16. TitanMaster

    Question 34" Ultrawide Monitor keeps stuttering :(

    Hello, I have not found anyone with this specific problem: My 34" Ultrawide monitor keeps stuttering every like 5 seconds for half a second. This issue only came about when I got my first ultrawide monitor, never happened before. It only happens specifically during gaming, not while doing any...
  17. matstersolo

    Question PC POSTs/boots only very rarely and randomly ?

    So my PC only boots sometimes (that's an understatement) but when it does it runs perfectly fine. Most of the time it has no video output and no usb function and hangs, with no indication it's running apart from fans and LEDS, it turns off instantly from this state upon pressing power button. I...
  18. C

    Question GPU PSU compatibility

    Hi guys. A friend of mine recently gifted me a Gigabyte Radeon RX 580, i tryed to install it in my pc, but my 3GO PS502SB 500w PSU doesent seem to have a 8 pin connector for the gpu. Is there any way to buy some kind of adapter or do i have to replace the PSU ? I would like to mention that i...
  19. Temp1

    Question New 160Hz monitor is locked at 60Hz with DP cable and 120Hz with HDMI 2.1 cable ?

    I just bought a 160Hz Gigabyte M27U monitor and after setting it up and doing some testing with different cords have found that: 1. Both display ports (one that came with the monitor, and one that came with my old monitor I had used for over 6 years with NO issues, I had ran it at 165@1080 and...
  20. M

    Question Obscure motherboard problem for someone wanting a challenge ?

    Hello, I've been a long time Tom's Hardware lurker and feel that I used to have an account, although I couldn't figure it out when logging in just now, so I present as a newbie even though I am quite experienced! Anyhow, on to my problem! I am attempting to build a PC for a friend and he has a...
  21. Evan1000

    Question Memory leak with 5700 XT ?

    I have a 5700XT that been having a memory leak I noticed in the last few days. I have no idea what to do, I've tried everything to find what's causing the leak. I've reduced my res to 800x600, I've reinstalled Radeon, I've picked through every process on task manager I could deleted programs...
  22. Milan0308

    Question Windows Game Mode causes weird issues in games ?

    I had a problem for a long time that I don't know what caused it in the first place. The games are constantly changing, for example: once the gameplay was faster, once slower, or in Rocket League the camera level was higher or lower. And it changed randomly after reboots and shutdowns without me...
  23. axemasater

    Question My friends laptop keyboard light turns on, fan spins fast and turns off after 30 seconds.

    My friend plugged his laptop at library and the problem in title occured. No lcd backlight comes, keyboard RGB turns on and only about 10 seconds later fan spins at full speed and turns of automatically. It has removable battery, I removed and tried powering on like that but same. Idk why it...
  24. L

    Question My Desktop keeps shutting down, On Hwinfo64, the AVCC voltage keeps dropping until the pc shuts down.

    So, my pc keeps shutting down randomly. PSU IS corsair rm850x shift. It started this issue after about 10 days of use. Now, the first time it happened, i gave it a break for about 16 hours, then turned of my pc. It started working, but this time i kept an eye on PSU voltages on hwinfo64. What...
  25. Burbli

    Question Asrock B450 Pro4 Booting and then idlin on black screeng

    EDIT: My m.2 for some reason was blocking booting, and now that I removed it. The system booted up Thanks to ppl that replied apreciate it ---------------------------------------------------- I have had this mobo for about a week and it worked fine, but now that i moved it to a new case. It...
  26. B

    Question Typical no display, did everything pc

    Hello guys! I just happened to get some older Ryzen parts. I did test all of them in my pc, one by one and they worked flawlessly. Now the problem is, I get no display w them if I put all of the together. Specs: -Asus Prime A320M-k (I know its a bad mobo, I sadly have the same one) -R5 2600...
  27. White Senpai

    Question Half of my ram is Hardware Reserved by windows after unplugging PC from the wall socket ?

    Hey, as part of my irregular pc cleaning I unplugged my PC from the wall and cleaned it of dust and such. Important notice is that i did not remove the ram sticks at any point of my cleaning. After plugging my pc back up, windows says that half of my ram (8.1GB/16GB) is "hardware reserved". I...
  28. C

    Question My CPU doesn't fit in the socket anymore??!

    I bought a new cooler and I was so focused on focusing the instructions I didn't realize there was a sticker I need to remove before I attach it to the (AM4) CPU. (It wasn't on insturction) I noticed the sticker by chance on a youtube video and wanted to remove it. Removing the fan also pulled...
  29. jxshxn

    Question fps cut in half after restarting my pc?

    turned my pc off for the night, but decided i was gonna hop on again last minute. turned it on and booted up rl and i noticed i was struggling to keep 190 fps in the menu (usually get 500+) and in game it goes up to 240 but its stuttering and everything feels insanely slow? no idea whats...
  30. perez jens

    Question BSOD/crashes while idle and when booting.

    Hey, My friend has some serious problems with her PC that I build. She is experiencing crashes and BSOD's while idle and when booting up sometimes. all drivers are up to date, fresh windows 10 install.. only BIOS isnt up to date. I tried and researched some things myself but its still occuring...
  31. B

    Question The ethernet cable suddenly stopped working on my PC, but it works on other devices ?

    A week or so ago, randomly one day my ethernet cable suddenly stopped working on my PC, but I have tried the same cable on other devices and it works fine, it's only on my PC it doesn't work. I have no idea what to do so please help.
  32. whatagpu

    Question [HELP] GPU usage randomly spikes to 0% usage, stutters for quarter second.

    Hey all, After trying to update my Windows version, getting the stutters, and then reverting Windows versions again, my GPU continually drops to 0% usage on idle (no open applications), will freeze for a quarter of a second, and then resume again. I've tried all the power options via NVIDIA...
  33. psycho1512

    Question 4090 Gaming X Trio High Temps , is it okay or should i return it ?

    hello, so I recently bought a used 4090 Gaming X Trio and tested it with Furmark. Can you tell me if these temperatures look okay, or should I consider returning it? Video Link
  34. qodu

    Question GPU not displaying anywhere

    Hello, I recently acquired a suprim 3080 from my friend. It works completely fine on his amd build. When I set it up, my monitor was not turning on even though I had turned on my computer with the new GPU in. I tried a different hdmi and still nothing. So I tried reseating the GPU and still...
  35. perez jens

    Question cant find SSD during Windows install

    Hello, I want to do a fresh install on my "gaming" laptop. wich is the Acer Nitro AN515-58 but i ran into a problem.. and that is while i booted from the Win USB. I cant find my SSD to format it, and delete all files for a fresh install. the SSD is NVMe Micron_3400_MTFDKBA512TFH formatted in...
  36. B

    Question LCD Screen not working on Hydroshift LCD 360s AIO ?

    Hello, I have a Gigabyte X870 Elite motherboard and the Hydroshift LCD 360s AIO. I have the AIO plugged into the CPU_Fan header and the USB header, also the power to the psu. Have tried the other USB. The display on the AIO only works if I put the PC into sleep mode then wake it up. If I just...
  37. K

    Question GPU Dead? PC turned off while in a game, won't turn on again.

    So I was just in discord with friends in a game of league and suddenly my screen turned black and I thought I just tabbed out. For a bit I could still hear my friends talking but after a few seconds I couldn't hear them anymore and my keyboard lights would go off but the fans were still lit up...
  38. salizzer

    Question New PSU, motherboard has 18 pin slot but PSU has 20+4 cable connector, PC wont turn on

    I have a old hp workstation, it has an 18pin slot for the psu, The psu is a new evga 600 watt which has a 20+4 cable power connector, I connect the cable to the 18 pin slot on the motherboard with two pins sticking out on the side When i turn on the pc from the button the back the fan...
  39. Xynn

    Question red led, then switch to yellow led.

    hi, i just upgraded my cpu from i3-12100f to i5-12400f and when i turn on my computer i got no image and on the motherboard red then switch to yellow, my computer restarted and the cycle continue msi h610m-g i5 12400f 16 gb g.skill ram Asus tuf 1660 super
  40. Domaboi

    Question Is my PSU good enough for a 4070 ?

    I want to upgrade to a new 4070 but i dont know if my Xilence 650w PSU is good enough and the connector. Right now I have a GTX 1660, a 4070 would be a nice upgrade. This is the picture of connector: https://ibb.co/25J5SGH