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    2 gigs vs 4

    I have to choose between two AMD RX 560 (GTX 1050 equivalent). One is $130 with 4 gigabytes of ram. The other is $120 with 2. Which one should I choose. 2 gb: https://www.frys.com/product/9199278?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG 4 gb...
  2. S

    Silly Question About Headers

    Plugging wires into the mobo headers and have a silly question to ask, do the words on the plastic end part have to be visible as in do the words have to be in line and all facing upwards. Here's reference: https://ibb.co/d8hXFw - the ones circled in red have words facing upwards but the USB has...
  3. E

    Ryzen 1600 3.8ghz temp

    Hey, When i stress the cpu with prime95 with small fft option for maximum heat i get temps arround 80-83c and in summer 84-86 but in games i get like 45-60 depends on season too, are those stressing temps bad? i have ryzen stock cooler and 1.375v to achieve 3.8ghz and my case is a corsair...
  4. Jsimenhoff

    Gift Guide for the Audiophile

    Connoisseurs of the finest of sounds have a discerning and expensive taste. Don't be caught out of tune. Our gift guide is full of unique gifts that go up to 11. Audiophiles want the best of the best and these gifts are sure to please. The Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Bookshelf Speakers - $449.07 At...
  5. mustafa.islam1548

    Macrium Reflect vs Windows 10 built-in for System Image backup

    So I would like to know which is best to use to make a full system image that I can use to make an exact same drive with all windows boot files and all my softwares and personal files, in case my main drive fails. Please let me know which is best and why.
  6. H

    Help Inno 3D GTX1050ti!

    Hi, I purchased Inno 3D GTX1050ti today and then I realized that I'm using a VGA monitor, so I can't connect it to the GPU. Is there any way that I can use the GPU with the monitor connected to the VGA port? Thanks. SPECS: AMD A8-7600 6GB RAM 1X4GB 1X2GB WIN 7 64BIT 1200X1024 MONITOR
  7. MattC231

    Which AIO Cooler?

    I want to get an aio cooler for my cpu and i'm looking at these two: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGLAEYC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGLAEYC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER should i get the...
  8. A

    Is good this pc?

    Hello everybody, i have a question about my new pc (my first assembled pc). This parts are good together? CPU - Intel Core i5-7600k (230euro) GPU - Msi gtx 1070 armor 8g oc (380 euro) MB - Msi Z270 gaming pro carbon (173 euro) LC - Corsair Hydro h100i (118 euro) SSD - Samsung 850 evo 250gb...
  9. Y

    Should I get a gtx 1060 (6gb), a gtx 1070 or an RX 480 (8gb)? :)

    Hello there I was planning on upgrading my PC. I currently have: a gtx 1050 ti i5 6500 (Recently upgraded from an i3 6100) H110M-DGS motherboard 430W EVGA power supply And a 120Hz 1080p monitor I would like to hear your opinion on which of those graphics cards I should get :) Oh and...
  10. K

    Win 10 insider update 16170 for business.

    I have been on windows 10 insider builds and am running Windows 10 Home edition and have the new creators edition 1703 installed. A couple of days after installing that another automatic download appeared and was build 16170 for Windows 10 Business edition. I had trouble interrupting the...
  11. Redrum333

    STRIX Z270E M.2 SSD + pascal GPU and potential SLI bottleneck

    Hello guys, I have a small question for the community as I'm planning to finish off my new computer config. I would love to have an M.2 SSD drive, along with a new pascal gen. GPU and perhaps another one in SLI configuration (in future) on ROG STRIX Z270E motherboard. Is there any chance that...
  12. L0stChild

    4k monitor Samsung U28E590D yay or nay?

    im currently using 55'' led lcd samsung 2011 as main and a 23'' for secondary(never played games on) Ive been thinking of upgrading my tv or grabbing a gaming monitor. ive always used a tv as my main display and while its hard to determine whether i can feel the difference between tv and monitor...
  13. J

    Different temperatures readings on cpu

    The asus software that comes with the motherboard is showing 80+ degrees while the realtemp software is showing 88-93 degrees. Which one is more accurate and to trust with?Mines an overclocked i7 6700k with asus maximus viii hero motherboard.Liquid cooled with id cooling 240l.
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    Netgear router suddenly capped at 10MB download

    There is more to this story than the title says. I've been using my Netgear WNDR4500v2 for about 2 years now and out of the blue while surfing I noticed it was slow. A speed test showed I was getting 10 or less MB down (from my usual 90). I downgraded, then upgraded the firmware. I cleared the...
  15. Ferrariassassin

    What is the best router for me?

    My internet speed is 150Mbps but the router i have now locks at 40-50Mbps due to being old and trash. My PC i own has a 980Ti, i5-4690, 4x4GB RAM, and a GIGABYTE GA-H97-Gaming 3 motherboard. My NVIDIA and Windows says they recommend a 802.11n dual-band Wireless Router and the one below is one i...
  16. E

    Help with first time build

    Hello, I am starting to get into PC gaming and I don't have a clue about how to make a good gaming pc. :??: If anybody could provide me some info, that would be wonderful and greatly appreciated! :) Some good things would be: what parts I'll need, what parts are good and which ones are crap...
  17. C

    Safe mode personalization

    Hey guys, so my computer (Windows 7) is in safe mode because the login screen won't let me in. But that is not the problem. The safe mode Windows theme looks like windows 98. How do I make it look normal? Thanks.
  18. T

    Denon AVR-X3300W - why do I need to have HDMI output to TV disconnected (or TV on) to play via non-HDMI inputs

    I have a new Denon AVR-X3300W receiver with various HDMI inputs and a, a single HDMI cable connected to my TV. No issue with the HDMI in/out side of it but one apparent 'requirement' is irritating me... If I turn it on the receiver and start playing audio content via the 'network input' (e.g...
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    GTX 1080 only has 8 PCIE 3.0 lanes (not 16) but seems to run OK - should I be worried?

    Looking at HWInfo, I see that my GTX 1080 is only accessing 8 PCIE 3.0 lanes (at 2.5 GT/s) bandwidth, vs the possible 16 lanes at 8.0 GT/s bandwith, I think because I'm using a sm951 drive that steals some lanes on my board (ASRock z97 Extreme 6). Should I worry about this? Some background: I...
  20. F

    windows 10 sound loop + freeze

    ever since I upgraded to windows 10 I have had this issue with my computer, it will randomly freeze, the last sound will loop endlessly and I will have to hard restart the computer. It never happened previously for me on windows 7, it has happened 2 times in a week now after upgrading to windows...
  21. Myntekt

    CTRL+F does not work on any program

    Hello, my CTRL+F doesn't work anywhere (google chrome, excel, notepad++,etc). It didn't work on my last keyboard either (I've replaced it 1 month ago or something for other reasons) so the problem must be windows. Any idea of what this is?
  22. D

    Does my GPU need a fan?

    I was given a NVidea Tesla M2070 for my birthday,a nd am looking to build a PC for the first time. I was wondering if it needed fans as it didn't have it.
  23. T

    AMD 8350 (OC) EVGA GTX 1070 -- GTA V/Battlefield 4

    Hey guys, I recently upgraded to a GTX 1070 and for the most part Ive been able to play games like Doom and Bioshock Infinite on Ultra settings, but in games like BF4 and especially GTA V, I get sudden FPS drops. I mean, its a 1070, Im not saying its supposed to run ALL games at nothing less...
  24. C

    Will i5 4460 bottleneck gtx 1070?

    Will i5 4460 bottleneck gtx 1070?And what will be the power requirement if i have that cpu and graphics card?Currently i have i3 4130 and Corsair cx 500W PSU. I'm thinking of upgrading to i5 4460 and i can't afford i7 right now.
  25. luci5r

    Very Torn Between GTX 1080 & 1070 - Please Advise.

    Guys, I'm building an HTPC/Gaming Rig for my Home Theater, with the following parts: - Intel i7-6800k Broadwell-E - ASUS X99-A II Motherboard - 16GB (2X8GB) DDR4 G.Skill Ripjaws - Samsung EVO 250GB M.2 (Operating System) - Assorted SATA3 6.0Gb/s Hard Drives (Total 10TB) - Rosewill RSV-L4500...
  26. M

    youtube thumbnails are too big in Firefox 47.0

    i have a weird problem, the other day my firefox updated to 47.0, and now the thumbnails on youtube are so big it is only three thumbnails wide, but when i open youtube in private mode, it looks normal? pics: http://imgur.com/a/kDM8E might try burning the cookies lol
  27. S

    How often do you upgrade your Graphic card/PC?

    Just a curiosity, right know i have a gtx asus 970 4gb, and i would plan to upgrade it every 2 maybe 3 years with another xx70 gtx (hopefully not too expensive). with the other components i would add 2 more years, since i usually use my pc for gaming (and editing, but for a small part).
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    Can I run a modded minecraft Server? Intel i3 6100

    Hello. I am looking to build a minecraft server for 3 people and FTB Infinity. I decided to get an Intel i3 6100 and 32GB ram. Is that enough? I won't be playing on the server PC.
  29. Dynomite54

    Can I use a pc as a relay for wlan on a router

    If I use one of my desktops with wifi and use the Ethernet port and plugged it in to the wlan of a router or a switch would I be able to use the other ports on the switch to hook up to other computers?
  30. B

    What to upgrade my wireless modem to???

    Hi everyone, I have a D-Link DSL-2705B Gateway, and I think it's slowing down my Verizon DSL. I have 2 computers and a printer connected wirelessly by a Netgear WG111v3 adapters. It seems to have gotten slower over time. It could be Verizon, but I'm wondering if I upgrade to a newer...
  31. P

    Sacrificing 4k for the Curve?

    Hey guys, So recently my magnanimous relative decided to help me buy a monitor. Since this monitor would be a major gift, we wanted to go all the way at 4k. However, I've noticed that there are no 4k curved desktop monitors on the market. If I were to downgrade to 1440p, I would be able to get...
  32. IYI_Osmancik

    Best Air Cooler for 5930K

    Hi all.I'm using Corsair H105 for my 5930K but im not happy for its performance.I sold my noctua U14S cooler and i feel sorry for it.I will use h105 with NZXT G10 for my Evga 980Ti SC+ graphic card.(Of course i will use copper heatsink for vram) Anyway problem is not 980ti...Problem is my cpu...
  33. B

    Installing Windows 7

    Hello, A few months ago I purchased an SSD to install windows onto, because obviously it boots up the Computer much quicker. Well anyway, when I actually installed windows onto it, I could not connect to the internet when I booted the SSD first. But could connect to the internet when booting up...
  34. T

    bsod+locked minidump folder so no reports to check

    this morning my computer had reset. there was no minidump so i didn't think anything of it. there was bad weather the night before and i thought maybe there was a power outage. it happened again this afternoon, still no minidump. i get home tonight and yet again the computer had reset AGAIN...
  35. A

    Seeing this when I boot up my PC.

    Ok I just got my New GPU a XFX R9 390 and I wanted to see what I could do OCing it. I used MSI Afterburner and the settings were unstable so I had to restart. Now when I boot up I see this image below. https://gyazo.com/b0e3d3c251d4adae72d41adc04e24154 My PC still runs great and the GPU is...
  36. M

    Need help deciding which to buy first? Processor or Monitor?

    This is a weird question to ask but I wanted more opinions for this month I'm going to be buying either a processor or monitor I was wondering which should I get first I am going to get both in the end I just wanna know which is more important. Processor: Intel i7 4790k...
  37. N

    How good is this pc?

    So, this is my pc: CPU: AMD a6 6400k apu MOBO: MSI A68HM-E33 RAM: 4gb ddr3 1600 mhz no gpu what do you think? can this run modern titles? if not, what games can it run?
  38. BlueMustache

    Can I use a Galaxy S6 as a full fledged film cam?

    Hello Community, So today I need ya'lls opinions. So, I have two friends who own a smartphone capable of 4k recording. A LG G4 and a Galaxy S6. Now, I am a beginning enthusiast short filmmaker. I want to make things like decent 10-15 minute short films just for my channel, for the fun and...
  39. S

    Why can't I adjust the level of my hyperx cloud 2 mic?

    I was playing a game minding my own business when one of my teammates said, "You mic doesn't work bro." So, I went to control panel > sound and what not, but when I tried to change the level of it, the dB just stayed at 0.0. I have been searching for an hour for a solution but nothing works...
  40. L

    Just asking for overall opinions

    Here is my build, my first build planning to build it myself with google by my side, and I will be using this pc for gaming and editing. Can someone also tell me FPS in Battlefield 4 and Assassins Creed Syndicate I would get with this build. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2NqbBm Thanks