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    can this laptop run the sims 4 in high settings smoothly?

    Lenovo IdeaPad 310-14IKB Gaming Notebook * Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz Turbo boost Up tp 3.1 GHz. * 4 GB DDR4 Memory * 1 TB Hard Disk * Nvidia 920MX 2GB Graphic * 14" Inch HD LED Display * DVD-RW, Wifi, Bluetooth * Original Window 10 Home
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    How do I transfer an my entire drive to a new SSD *AND* have the SSD actually boot on install.

    I'm not totally comfortable with any Windows backup program. Carbon Copy Cloner works exceptionally well on OS X, the closest I've found for Windows (my primary OS) is XXClone, which still leaves about 5% of files uncopied. So when I want an exact duplicate of a disk, I put a Live OS (such as...
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    Can I play a 8gb ram game with 4gb ram on my computer?

    My computer is better than the requirements for a game, except the RAM. I have 4gb ram on my computer but the games minimum requirement is 8gb ram. Can I play that game anyways?
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    AMD display driver problem

    Ok so i have HP probook 4730s and im running Windows 7 SP1 64bit edition. When i try to install AMD DISPLAY DRIVER 4470M it goes to black screen with underscore in the left corner. When i do power shut down and start Windows it freezes at startup logo. I need to start in safe mode and uninstall...
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    Is windows 10 good for gaming?

    Hello. Can someone please help me. Will PC games handle much better on Windows 10,rather then on Windows 7 or 8 ? like will they performance better,increasing FPS,no FPS DROPS (or reduced) in some games..etc ?
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    Devices are no longer working with new motherboard (Mic and mouse)

    Hello everyone, so after weeks with computer troubles I'm finally coming to a forum for help. Alright so, just today I put a brand new fancy MSI motherboard into my tower, however a issue I'm having is when I plug in my mic which is a Blue Snowball the light goes on but utilities like Curse...
  7. eXalted_0

    1366x768 on 15.6 inches laptop vs 1366x768 on Ultra HD 15.6 inches laptop

    So, yeah, the title says it. If you have two laptops with 15.6 inches displays - the first one one with max resolution 1366x768 and the second one with max resolution 1920x1080 UltraHD, and both of them are set to 1366x768 will there be a noticeable difference in the sharpness of the two?
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    Does side-panel fan help reduce GPU temperature ?

    I run a XFX R9 290 DD, and I get a 85~90 max temp during gaming this summer when AC is not on. Just want to know what are some possible way to reduce the temperature ? Does side-panel fan help ? *EDIT : My case airflow is the standard front intake, back/rear exhaust
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    Help: Computer died not will not turn on.

    This Christmas i built a computer for myself and it was working fine all the way up until a couple weeks ago when it wouldn't turn on. Then after a little bit and turning the power supply off and on again it started working perfectly again. Then just today it turned off by itself and now will...
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    Can I stream with the i5 4690?

    So I know the i7 4790 has hyper threading but is it worth the extra 100ish to buy it for a beginner streamer who has lots of other things to worry about like school, sports, (im 15). Is it really worth the extra cash and will I notice a difference when streaming. I would toss a gtx 960 on either...
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    Intel Vpro caution

    As some processors of Intel provides Vpro which enables remote provisioning, what does that mean for a home user? Can that capability, which is fruitful for corporate networks, make end home user vulnerable? I mean can a person from the ISP or a middle man who compromised the ISP, remote...
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    Help deciding between Asus F555LA-AH51 or Lenovo G50 80E3005NUS

    I am not very tech savy and I'm in the market for a new laptop. I am completely conflicted between the ASUS F555LA-AH51 which is an i5 4th gen, 8gb ram, 1tb hard drive, and intel 4400 gpu. All for $499. The other option is the Lenovo G50 AMD A8-6410 2.0 GHz Processor, 6gb ram, AMD Radeon HD...
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    Which processor? | i5 4430 | FX-8350 | FX-8320 |

    Which is better in your opinion - an i5 4430, FX-8350 or an overclocked FX-8320? The i5 is £130, 8350 is £123, 8320 is £100 although if I get the 8320 I'll overclock so that'll be an extra £25 for a hyper cooler master 212 evo. I wouldn't be able to overclock the 8350 straight away because the...
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    how to reset bios on dell latitude e6510

    hi everybody i have a dell latitude e6510 and want to change my hdd from raid to ahci but my bios is locked with i password which i forgot. is there a way to get it back? ive already tried replacing my cmos battery.
  15. thenetvines

    Best LGA 775 DDR2 motherboard in 2014 for the money?

    Question: What is the best QUALITY motherboard with LGA 775 and DDR2 compatibility for the money these days? a 70 U$D budget might be the limit, and will most likely run a light linux distro for multimedia purposes (HTPC), and maybe an old 9800GTX+ if it helps, and an old, but nice Intel Dual...
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    64 mb graphic card, help !

    Hi guys, i have some questions : i got something like this : Total available graphic memory- 1695 Dedicated video memory- 64 mb System video memory- 0 Shared system memory 1631. Well, how i can play a game which need a 512 mb graphic card, what memeory i use to play the game, how can i use the...
  17. moreRNGplz

    Computers is crashing for some unknown reason, looks like a graphic card issue but nothing I've tried has fixed it

    I really hope this is the appropriate thread TL'DR Computer's crashing for unknown reason, crashes when I try to play games outside of Dark Souls and League of Legends (WItcher2, Skyrim, DMC, etc.). Already replaced the graphics card and I'm running a fresh Install of Windows 7 with all the...
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    Which Amd processor??

    Hey guys.. Actually this question is troubling me a lot since the day i thought of a gaming rig powered by amd. I want to build a gaming rig and i am totally confused between amd a10 7850k and fx8320. I also want a discrete GPU to get the best performane. Please help me to find out the best CPU...
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    gaming laptop around 1200-1500 euro

    i will go to university soon to study computer science so i will need a good laptop, but because i spend my time playing games like battlefield, crysis etc. i will need a hardcore gaming laptop. Also what about cooler stands etc? i have no idea
  20. kamilstoch

    Is this a trusted website?

    Ok so I'm in the process of buying a GTX 770 and found one for £240 on this website I've never heard of - box.co.uk http://www.box.co.uk/Msi_NVIDIA_GeForce_Gtx_770_Gaming_Video__1399041.html?gclid=COuv-czQiL0CFQcTwwod0n4ANg Should I trust it? Thanks
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    Does it matter that my soundbar is longer then my tv ?

    I am trying to find out if it is alright to hook up a 37 inch soundbar to a 32 inch tv. And if so , where should I put the soundbar and subwoofer , my tv is on a table
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    help me upgrade mb and cpu

    Ive decided to upgrade a bit since high end games like bf4 and ghosts, I want to upgrade my mb and cpu to amd fx or apu 250$ if possible and need help if it would fit my current rig. I have Asus h61m -vs Core i3 3220 3.3 ghz Gigabyte radeon 7850 2gb gddr5 975oc version 80gb ssd 1tb external...
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    System Failure on new computer

    I just built a new computer last year somewhere around Christmas. All the parts were recommended by the shop assistant under a RM 5000 budget. I built it with my friend which took about 4 hours + But ever since then I've been having problems. At first it kept having the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION...
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    looking to build great quality gaming pc (first time build PLEASE HELP)

    Ok everyone, I really need help here. I'm wanting to build a computer in a $1200 USD budget for gaming that can play BF4 on Ultra settings and maintain a good 60fps. The kicker is, is that I'm starting up a twitch.tv channel as well, so I'm going to be doing a lot of livestreaming, so I need a...
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    Windows 8 Partition

    Hi i just built a gaming rig yesterday and all i need to do now is install windows 8. I have seen tutorials on the net about how to do it and it all looks pretty straight forward and easy except for the partition. I don't really understand what a partition is and how i should do it. Can someone...
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    Extended service set vs Wireless distribution system

    i m reading about it in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN i dont quite understand , it seem like the do the same thing. thank you in advance guys and merry xmas !!