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  1. Thousand gaming

    [SOLVED] Can I download and install AMD graphics on my laptop, which comes with only intel UHD graphics….

    How can I install AMD graphics on my laptop which has only intel UHD graphics
  2. H

    [SOLVED] Buying 5600x

    Is it worth buying right now the 5600x which is currently at 255 euro or should i wait for the summer or save a bit more for the i5-12600k which is around 290 but the motherboards are expensive.
  3. B

    [SOLVED] i712700K or F ?

    Hi Guys, looks like my good old & reliable FX 8370 + RX 480 already at his limit so this year I will try upgrade it, the usage of my PC mainly playing games now : World of Tanks, Warhammer Series, RDR2 (tactical and open world oriented) Upcoming : Warhammer Total war 3, Ready or Not...
  4. L

    Question Need help ruling out PCI-e slot or GPU itself

    As the title suggests -and I know this has been asked before- I am having a problem figuring out if it's a bad PCI-e slot or a bad GPU. I have a MSI Armor RX570 4gb, AMD; and I have been using it normally for the past two years (bought it early 2020). I bought it with one year of usage, but...
  5. T

    [SOLVED] High-end Gaming build thoughts?

    Hello everyone, I posted a thread here earlier where i asked for a build was "future proof" and that could handle games like Rust, Escape from Tarkov, Pubg etc etc with a 144hz monitor @ 1080p while being able to stream on discord. I'm just posting here one more time because i want to confirm...
  6. A

    [SOLVED] System upgrade under $1100? Details in the description below.

    So I have been using my Intel i3 6100 for over 4 years now. I think it's time for me to upgrade. To be honest I did not realize that I need an upgrade until I bought a GoPro Hero 10 camera that is capable of shooting in 5.3k 60fps. To my surprise even my 2 year old mid range Onplus 7t phone...
  7. thesexyfox

    [SOLVED] Help me with this second PC build.

    Hello, So, I am almost done finalizing or on the verge of buying my second PC build. My previous build : 2011 [ i7-960/DDR3/GTX-580] - sold in 2020. Note: Please post or suggest products available as per Indian Market. Some fancy thing available in .com or .us is just +$100 more expensive...
  8. themightydroner

    [SOLVED] Discrete GPU runs worse than integrated GPU ?

    CPU: I5-3210M dGPU: Radeon 7670M iGPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 RAM: 4GB HDD: 320GB Hey lads, so, i have this oldie Samsung NP350v4c from 2012 that has this pretty annoying issue i've tried to fix for days. For example, when i run a game called People Playground with the 7670m, fps are around...
  9. D

    [SOLVED] intel vs amd - what are the differences?

    hi all, So I'm still new to building pc and wanted to know. What's the difference in Intel vs AMD. I know some chips have more cores or threads and need different motherboards etc. But like is there any difference on how they run or operate? Like once their installed and pc running is there any...
  10. T

    [SOLVED] I5 11600 or ryzen 5 5600x

    Hey I am going for an upgrade for my PC from a very old one (amd phenom II x6 1090t) and I have been considering I5 11600 I have seen stats for it and I think it is performs so good for that price bracket and I have seen that ryzen 5 5600x too and performance is quite the same I think?(although...
  11. 79

    [SOLVED] 12900 K(F) or 5950X

    Hi, For a guy that needs a new build (still on i7 -4790) what path would you take, Intel 12900K(F) CPU or AMD Ryzen 5950X ? I do want to mention that the main focus is NOT gaming, but rather a heavy CPU load intense jobs, like music production. Also, preferred OS is Windows 10, rather than 11...
  12. B

    [SOLVED] Upgrading from a Pentium G4560... (Intel or AMD?)

    Hello Everyone, I am looking to upgrade most of my system, obviously. I will be keeping the GPU and PSU. (Hopefully RAM too). What do you think I should upgrade to? Stick to Intel or switch over to AMD? Does the RAM need to be upgraded? Here are my current system specs. CPU: Intel Pentium...
  13. Xahand

    [SOLVED] A PC build with a graphics card planned for the future ?

    Hello to experts here at Tom's Hardware, I am planning a build which I'll get the components in three steps. I live in Iran, so the prices here are a little different compared to the US or other parts of the world, so I will give some examples below. I currently use a pretty old laptop for my...
  14. Iver Hicarte

    [SOLVED] Pcie Gen 3 vs. Pcie Gen 4?

    I did some research about gen 3 vs gen 4 on GPU's when it comes to gaming performance, aaannd.......there's not really much difference. But how about productivity performance? is there any REAL WORLD difference? Like when it comes to video rendering, because I'm a video editor, and I would like...
  15. DeMo5h5

    Question Hello i need advice for upgrading my build ! Thank you in advance <3

    HELLO MY CURRENT BUILD IS : CPU I5-6500 MOBO GB-B150-HD3P RAM HYPERX FURRY 2X4GB GPU RX-580 8GB SAPHIRE PULSE I WANT TO DO...
  16. M

    Which of the following laptop models will be faster?

    Which of the following laptop models will be faster? And why? Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Intel Link Core i5 10300H (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 4.50 GHz) DDR4 4GB 2933 MHz 512 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4 GB) Dell Inspiron 14 - 5410 Link Core i5 - 11300H 8GB, 2x4GB, DDR4, 3200MHz 512GB...
  17. MoeNAGY

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5950x or an (over clocked) i7 11700KF ?

    Ryzen 5950x or an (over clocked) i7 11700KF ? for gaming mostly ..
  18. NomadACB

    [SOLVED] PC Build Help Needed!!

    Hi there everyone, I am currently in the market for a PC Build and require your expert help! Not sure if this is the correct forum area for this so apologies if its not! Anyway, my budget is £800 and I want it to be able to run smoothly while gaming but also have the ability to do some editing...
  19. Iver Hicarte

    [SOLVED] Can you use Thermal Paste instead of Liquid Metal when delidding a CPU?

    Greetings! I just wanted to know, when it comes to CPU delidding, do you really need to strictly use liquid metal or can you use regular thermal paste like the Arctic MX-4, or both? If both can be used, what's the difference? Is there a huge difference in temperatures when you use liquid metal...
  20. Z

    [SOLVED] Which of these four builds should I get ?

    Hello everyone!! Im trying to figure out what build should i get from the ones bellow (I live in Hungary so the prices will be wierd and high). My total budget is around €450 / $550, and gaming is 98% of the time i would spend with my computer. My options: -Ryzen 5 3600 (€189,94; $230,51)...
  21. Endre

    [SOLVED] Question: Can Alder Lake save Intel?

    Hello guys! I’m a PC enthusiast for quite some time. Until mid-2019 I’ve been an Intel “fan-boy”. But Intel started to lose their marketshare to AMD (and ARM). The next great platform from Intel that should get us all excited is the Alder Lake CPUs, on 10nm, with PCIe 4.0 / 5.0, and DDR5...
  22. L

    [SOLVED] Can't decide Ryzen or intel

    After lot of waiting and a lot of hardship and gazillion questions ,here's my final moment ,i've got the money in hand Due to market shortage and overpricing i have 3 options but im confused with two i5 10400f with 16GB 2666Mhz RAM Ryzen 5 3500X with 16GB 3200Mhz RAM I read that the i5...
  23. techflame700

    [SOLVED] In theory, what is the slowest CPU that can run Windows 10?

    Title says it all. Also, for the record, I am not actually going to attempt to use / build a machine with whatever CPU it is (obviously). This is just a question I can’t seem to get out of my head for some reason. The CPU requirements are so vague I don’t even know where to start. Here’s a link...
  24. mxnty

    Discussion AMD or Intel for Late 2021 (and what series?)

    So, if I buy my components in Late 2021, and they'll be used for gaming, and occasionally school. Would you say I stick with a Ryzen 5000 CPU, snag a higher-end 5000 CPU (or a newer ryzen if possible), or grab a current Intel CPU or a newer intel CPU and (which one?) trying to stay under $400...
  25. dempy19

    [SOLVED] 5600x vs 10700k

    Hello all, I will be upgrading my PC this weekend and have come to a fork in the road. I've only ever had Intel chips in the past, however I am open to either Intel or AMD. Both CPU's stated above are the exact same price at the moment, so price is not a bargaining chip for either and I cannot...
  26. ChoiceJake

    [SOLVED] My pc keeps on frezing and making a weird noise buzzy sound and forcing me to hard reboot

    this is what happens to my pc View: https://youtu.be/viqJ3LQ5pNM My specs is, Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz Video Card Radeon RX 5500 XT RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GB 32 GB Power Supply Gold 850 watt psu Motherboard ASUS-Z170-A SSD Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe...
  27. LKY50

    [SOLVED] i9 10850k vs R5 5600x

    Microcenter has a deal where the i9 is only 50 dollars more than the 5600x. Is it a good deal? What are the differences in temp and power draw as well as performance? I am coming from a 4690k so anything is an upgrade. Which one is better?
  28. dempy19

    Question After 7 years, it's time to upgrade...

    Hello wonderful community! I've been a part of this community for a while now and I've had the same PC since 2013. The community had helped me choose my parts and even offer ideas for upgrades when I looked for them through the years. I've recently noticed how I can't really multitask anymore...
  29. H

    [SOLVED] Changing Motherboard and CPU

    Hi Guys! I was wondering if you might be able to help me? I'm basically wanting to update my PC as it is long overdue (nothing updated in about 6/7 years since it got put together). Due to all the working from home going on my boss has agreed to get some computer components for me to update my...
  30. R

    [SOLVED] What am I able to upgrade?

    Hey guys, so my brother has a HP dv6-6120se (I'm 90% sure that's what it is) and I'm looking to get him some upgrade parts to make it a somewhat gaming laptop. What is the best cpu, ram and ssd I could get him? and maybe gpu but I'm not sure if you're able to upgrade that. Here's the link to his...
  31. L

    [SOLVED] So what should I pick?

    I narrowed it down to 4 Ryzen 5 2600X Ryzen 7 2700X Intel I5-9400F Intel I5-10400F Gonna do some light gaming (Call of Duty) I have a XFX THIC II PRO Rx 5500 XT graphics card Always used AMD but the i5s were in budget
  32. G

    [SOLVED] Intel vs ryzen for emulators ?

    Does intel (specifically the 10875h) still have better single core performance than ryzen cpu's (4900h) I read that emulators depend on single core performance so I was just wondering which is better ignoring efficiency? thanks in advance
  33. Lodocarbo

    Question Upgrade from i7 6700

    Hi guys and girls, my beloved PC is starting to show it's age (built in June 2016) and since I use it a lot, mainly for gaming, I am considering upgrading some components. Recently I bought a LG 34" 144Hz display that is stressing my GTX 1080, and probably my CPU as well. Im currently running...
  34. Swag22OA

    [SOLVED] 4790 in late 2020? Or should I upgrade?

    I've had my 4790 since early 2015 in late 2014 since it came out. I typically just game but I wanted to play more recent games at higher fps, currently I am looking at investing in a 980ti or just a 1060 and keep my build for another 2 years, but the problem with that is that I will need to...
  35. A

    Discussion XMP in AMD motherboard

    Hello, in the last year I started learning about hardware. And today I learned the subject of XMP, a technology developed by Intel from what I understood. But for some reason this technology exists in motherboards with processors of the competing company of Intel - AMD. It's a little unclear to...
  36. S

    [SOLVED] Are there motherboards compatible with both Intel and Ryzen?

    A couple of my friends were trying to convince me that their motherboards were compatible with both AMD and Intel cpus via a modular component for the socket. I have never heard of such a thing so I wanted to confirm if this is true. Thanks for any help!
  37. V

    Question f4-3600c16d-16gvkc OR f4-3600c16d-16gtzn

    Ok guys need help, this two tips of memorys was with a good reviews but different prices and different manufactures Hynix and Samsung that was I know, also I know that samsung is better for overclocking better quality bla bla etc... I have question f4-3600c16d-16gvkc OR f4-3600c16d-16gtzn? What...
  38. V

    [SOLVED] r5 3600 or i5 10500 or 10600 or r53600/x for gamin and higher fps?

    Ok I know that this question is so frequent but now I have r5 3600 on b450 tomahawk max and two ram sticks of 8gb (16gb) on 3000mhz cl15, and Arctic freezer esport 34 duo, gtx 1060 G1 gaming ( in future planing to upgrade to RTX 3070)... But in meantime the prices of i5 10600 or 10500 in my...
  39. nvyrectangle

    [SOLVED] Amd or intel for upgrade? (PCBuild advice)

    Hello! I'm going to upgrade my pc, but can't decide whenever i should go with intel or amd. My choice is between I5-10400 and R5 3600 (both are falling into the same price category for my country) I'm mostly using pc for games. What should i go with? And which one of these is more future proof?
  40. ValkRed

    [SOLVED] I need help with Intel or AMD choosing.

    So I am building a PC, a gaming PC (since it will be mainly used for gaming) and I need help in choosing between Intel or AMD. I tried comparing Intel's processors with AMD's and Intel always seems to have a better score. I am mainly debating between the Intel i5-9600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X...