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  1. AndrewFreedman

    News MSI Showcasing Powerful Titan, Raider Gaming Laptops at Computex

    MSI’s GT76 Titan and GT65 Raider are getting refreshes with powerful new components. MSI Showcasing Powerful Titan, Raider Gaming Laptops at Computex : Read more
  2. AndrewFreedman

    Review Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 Gaming Laptop Review: AMD and Nvidia in One Machine

    The Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 is a sleek flagship AMD Ryzen gaming laptop with Nvidia’s GTX 1660 Ti. Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 Gaming Laptop Review: AMD and Nvidia in One Machine : Read more
  3. AndrewFreedman

    News Apple Aiming to Fix MacBook Pro Keyboards with New Materials

    Apple is making changes to the "butterfly mechanism" in its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptop keyboards in an attempt to make the keys more reliable. Apple Aiming to Fix MacBook Pro Keyboards with New Materials : Read more
  4. erik62905

    Question Ryzen 5 3500U vs Core i5 8250U

    So I am looking for a laptop for school and found multiple with a Ryzen 5 3500U, which I didn't know existed. I really just want to know if the 3500U is faster than the i5 8250U. I also want to know any major differences like TDP. I'm looking at this laptop...
  5. O

    Question Should I upgrade my pc or buy a laptop?

    So, I recently passed my diploma and I have atleast 3 months before the engineering college starts. Also I'm a gamer so want to enjoy my vacation playing games (no esports). So, I was thinking to upgrade my pc as it's total crap right now but then my friend suggested me that I'm going to buy a...
  6. AndrewFreedman

    How To How to Factory Reset a Windows 10 PC

    Sometimes, the best fix is a fresh start. Whether you're having technical issues or errors, or things just aren't running right, it may be time to reset Windows 10. How to Factory Reset a Windows 10 PC : Read more
  7. AndrewFreedman

    Question Laptops, Smartphones Among Next to Be Hit by Trump Tariffs

    Laptops and smartphones are among a proposed list of goods imported from China that could be subject to 25% tariffs. Laptops, Smartphones Among Next to Be Hit by Trump Tariffs : Read more
  8. AndrewFreedman

    Article Hands-On With Lenovo's First Foldable-Screen Laptop

    Lenovo revealed a PC with a folding screen as part of its ThinkPad X1 line that will release in 2020, run Windows and use Intel technology. Hands-On With Lenovo's First Foldable-Screen Laptop : Read more
  9. iZinoq

    Question My Gaming Laptop is very hot.

    Hi! I am a gamer, and while I am playing GTA V with my friends, it's like there is an airplane in the room. I mean, seriouslly. I was playing GTA V today and my uncle came in the room and asked what was that noise. The laptop has an i7-6700k, a gtx 950m 4GB, and 16 GB of DDR4 memory. Someone...
  10. C

    Question Laptop to display on TV without Imput Lag

    I've tried just doing a straight HDMI to HDMI from my laptop to the TV but my imputs had a lot of lag. Is there any way to get rid of that to use my big TV for gaming? Thanks!!
  11. J

    Question U.2 to SATA for laptops. (Made a mistake)

    I have an unused m.2 nvme ssd and thought of installing it into an older laptop to replace its HDD in the 2.5" bay. I went online and purchased an adapter which turned out to be M.2 NVMe > U.2 (SFF-8639 I assume) (link : https://bit.ly/2UPnvw9). So, I looked up online for a Sff-8639 to SATA...
  12. AndrewFreedman

    Info Leaked Dell Roadmap Shows XPS 17, Dual Screen Device

    Dell's XPS line may be poised to expand to an XPS 17 and a Dual Screen "Maximus" device, according to a leaked roadmap. Leaked Dell Roadmap Shows XPS 17, Dual Screen Device : Read more
  13. AndrewFreedman

    Info Razer Tops PC Tech Support Test, MSI Brings Up the Rear

    Razer earned the top spot among Windows PC makers in Laptop Mag's Tech Support Showdown, the site's annual undercover test. Razer Tops PC Tech Support Test, MSI Brings Up the Rear : Read more
  14. AndrewFreedman

    Info Nvidia Could Be Working on a 2-in-1 Tablet

    Nvidia may be working on a 2-in-1 tablet, according code in the Nvidia Shield Experienc mentioning a project called "Mystique." Nvidia Could Be Working on a 2-in-1 Tablet : Read more
  15. AndrewFreedman

    Info Alienware m17 Laptop Review: Hot Rod Gaming

    The Alienware m17 is a strong performer with great audio and a lovely display, but it runs hot and very loud. Alienware m17 Laptop Review: Hot Rod Gaming : Read more
  16. AndrewFreedman

    Info Nvidia Reveals GTX 1650, 1660 Ti for Laptops

    Nvidia’s GTX 1650 and 1660 Ti will be in over 80 new laptop designs. Nvidia Reveals GTX 1650, 1660 Ti for Laptops : Read more
  17. A

    Question Setting 4K laptop display to 1080p

    Does setting a 4k laptop display to 1080p help with battery life and when the 4k screen downscales to 1080p, how does the screen quality compare to a native 1080p screen? When I downscaled my 4k screen to 1080p it looked like things were slightly blurrier which seems to make sense considering...
  18. abryant

    Review Acer Predator Triton 500 Review: RTX 2060 Holds its Own

    The Acer Predator Triton 500 has a sleek, lightweight design and an RTX 2060 but is riddled with too much bloatware. Read more here. ANDREW E. FREEDMAN @AndrewFreedman Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the...
  19. C

    Question Laptop which one should I buy

    Dear team and people kindly suggest me best laptop under 35k inr. I'm looking but but able to find which one is better.
  20. L

    Question Laptop going to sleep at 83 degrees

    My laptop is the Asus Fx502VM, bought it about a year and a half ago. When I first got it and I did not know about undervolting (which greatly improved my temps) I would game with the laptop running at around 85-90 degrees Celsius. Fast forward to today and my laptop never goes above 86 degrees...
  21. Y

    [SOLVED] Acer E5-571 no display after changing to uefi

    Hi,I recently tried to install windows 10 onto my Acer E5,noticing that I couldn't change my hard drive to gpt without uefi,I went to the BIOS settings and changed my bios mode from bios to uefi,after restarting my computer,the laptop won't display and the fan doesn't spin,I'm not sure what it...
  22. C

    Should I get a gaming headset for my situation

    I currently have the Beyerdynamic dt990 headphones and the creative g6 dac. They sound great but so was wondering if top end gaming headphones would sound better and give me a competitive advantage for gaming. I have virtual Dolby Atmos surround sound installed for my current headphones. Price...
  23. T

    [SOLVED] Compatibility for APC Back-UPS BX1100LI-MS 1100VA

    Hi PC Spirit Guides, I'd like to know if the UPS APC Back-UPS BX1100LI-MS 1100VA will be able to protect the rig below + 1080p Monitor. I'd also like to know if this model already works as an AVR or do I need to buy one along with this. Parts Make and Model Video Card MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR...
  24. NewtoThis1

    Question 2200G or 2600 with GTX1060 for 1440p?

    I recently finished my build and decided to upgrade to a 1440p monitor. Games are currently running at 99% GPU usage and the 2200G is being used 60-70%. My frames are roughly 40-45fps. I was wondering if upgrading to the 2600 will bring my frames up to a consistent 60fps? I know since the GPU is...
  25. rexless

    Question No Post No Boot

    Computer just something odd that I have never seen been before. When the system powers on, it has red staggered vertical bars. The system won’t let me get into the BIOS. I suspect motherboard going bad. How about some advice? Attached a picture of the screen.Picture
  26. Stephanr

    Question Flickering on models on laptop.

    So I was playing rust the other day and repeatedly jumping. All of the sudden black lines started shooting to the center of my screen, and it is occurring in all games now. It's an Acer nitro 5 gaming laptop, please help, I've updated my drivers and such and cant figure it out. View...
  27. D

    Question Is it worth upgrading RAM on Celeron N4000 1.1GHz?

    We have 2 RAM on this lap top and want to use for graphic work- so is it worth upgrading RAM to 16GB? Appreciate your feedback
  28. S

    Question Rate my System

    Eyo! Would appreciate if someone would check out my new system to fix/make something better. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mNfwsZ Thanks in advance!
  29. B

    Question networking speed confusion

    Hi everyone, recently we have been having issues with our internet provider and having numerous dropped connections. so i called them to come out and try to fix it. after modem/router swapping 5 times, replaced the inline wall splitter and adjustments on their end and in our router. its still...
  30. G

    [SOLVED] How to flash R9 290 to Legacy BIOS?

    Hi, I have a "MSI Radeon R9 290 Gaming 4GB": https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/support/R9-290-GAMING-4G My card has UEFI BIOS and I need Legacy BIOS (OEM mainboard that doesn't support UEFI graphics cards even with latest BIOS update). Which is the easiest way to flash this card to Legacy...
  31. S

    Question Brand New PC HELP!!!

    I just built a brand new pc yesterday and when I went to turn it on it would stay on for a few seconds then shut down and quickly turn back on again. I noticed the CPU error light was on after it turned back on. I have tried reseating my RAM / CPU / GPU / PSU / all SSD and HHD. Here are the...
  32. harrychuy

    Question BUDGET BUILD for under 300USD

    Core i5 - 6500 MSI Mortar Arctic B250M Gaming 2 x 4gb 2400 mhz ID Cooling DK-03 RGB 4pcs 120mm RGB Fans This is a Used Pc Parts, will this be enough for the price of 300 USD?
  33. S

    Question Problem with the memory?

    I just built a new system with the msi b450 pro m2 mobo, the ryzen 5 2400g cpu with vega 11 graphics, 3200mhs ddr4 ram, but nothing works the way its supposed to. I'm just trying to get my ram to the 3200 and I went into bios, put that in the "memory, try it!", turned on the xmp, saved and had...
  34. T

    Question 1 ram not being used

    I have 2 sticks of 4gb ram ddr3 but only one is being recognised, in bios it says that i have 8gb of ram but when i boot up only 3.92 are usable
  35. N

    Question Pc build help

    So I own a gigabyte b450m ds3h and when I turn on the pc all comes on fine but nothing gets displayed and so when I try to turn it off I hold the power button but the orange light on the mother board and the power button light blinks and will not let me turn it off
  36. M

    Question Is it my RAM or motherboard? - RAM test results

    I have been getting BSODs with random reasons - nothing consistent. I'm fairly certain it is either the motherboard or the RAM. My motherboard is a ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+. My RAM is 4 sticks of CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz (PC3 12800) 9-9-9-24. I ran MemTest86 and here are...
  37. C

    Question motherboards

    what would be a decent motherboard for a server build?
  38. I

    Question can i run concurrent 6 x 2560p monitors on 2 x RX580 8GB card please

    using 6 x LG wide screen monitors , i plan on using 2 x RX580 8g cards, its more for trading than gaming so frame rate not an issue?
  39. C

    Question Power supply not giving power to motherboard

    After upgrading my new CPU and graphics cards and plugged everything together my computer wont turn on. When I tried o power up the computer I hear a zzzt sound coming from the power supply. I reverted back to the old components and still the same problem. Need help thanks.
  40. M

    Question Help with new build

    I recently built a new pc and when booting, the monitor is not displaying anything. I tried pulling my video card and reboot, but still the black screen with hdmi. I am running a MSI Z390M Gaming Edge mobo, cpu is Intel i5 8600k. Can anyone suggest possible causes before I start tearing the pc...