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I recently bought a kabylake i7 7700k and tried and to install it in my motherboard and it obviously didn't work since my bios was not updated to support the next generation processors. After researching the Internet I learnt that the bios can be flashed using the flashback technology...

I have 4x8gb (32gb) ram and I was wondering if it would work with the I5 6600k CPU, I don't want to use it just in case something goes wrong. And which motherboards support DDR3 and DDR4? Thanks! :)

It started last friday when I was trying to play Battlefront but the computer shutdown on me for no reason as soon as I got into the menus and I also got a blue screen however I didn't think much of it. This week I tried to play Battlefront again and my computer would shutdown on me again. So I...

I just bought s smart tv box from a friend and have it hooked up. I can watch movies, but there is no sound at all. How can I hook up this box to the surround sound receiver? I was told to hook up the box directly to the tv with an optical cable, but this doesn't work. I tried hooking it up to...

Ok, I'm on the latest Win10 build, and I dont know if this is the right category, but here goes. In windows 10, is it possible to change the background color of just the file explorer? I'm not talking about themes. The high contrast black looked good enough, but every icon had unseemly borders...

I've long known that most vendors of graphics cards use chips made by a few specialized companies, but I've noticed something that makes me wonder about the relationship between board vendors and chip vendors. If you look at used graphics adapters on eBay, the pictures often show a detailed view...

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but this is one of those out there questions. So I have discovered hidden cameras in my house and have "fixed" that issue with the help of linux and an addition wifi adapter (two different secure networks). Anyway the same person who...

Hey, i just cleaning my pc after more than 5 months. Just getting rid of dust. But, when i reassemble my pc, they won't turned on. I'm pretty sure i assemble it well. I read some of forums, they said i should do an Green Wire Test to my PSU, and i did it. My pc turned on while i do Green Wire...

Hello, I've been having an overheating problem with my computer for about the past year but it is happening almost daily since I have installed my GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Specs: RAM 8GB 330 W Power Supply GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Graphics Card 3 Fans (As much as my computer can hold) Ventilation...

hi guys, what best one lifespan between this portable hard drives i can trusted to my files. choice one ..buffalo ministation 2tb choice two.. Toshiba Canvio Basic 2tb ? both drives is 3.0 usb but Thoshiba have anti shock technology, buffalo no :/

Hey, everyone. So, this isn't a question, just some feedback. I just joined, but I've been browsing the site for a few months for help repairing some computers. You all are awesome! You have helped me out so much. Thank you.

I recently installed a new motherboard and cpu into my system, i5 6600k and Gigabyte K3 Z170. However, after I installed them, the computer kept turning on and off unless I hold down the power and the monitor wouldn't get a signal. I looked online and apparently it could be an array of problems...

I have a hp pavilion dv7-4177nr which I am looking to sell. The hard drive has gone bad so I can no longer boot into windows. I want to sell it and I was wondering what my best option would be. Get a new hard drive and somehow get windows on it or just sell it without a hard drive, and how much...

Hi all I was never a fan of Overclocking, all I ever did with my personal systems was just find a safe auto-oc profile from the bios and called it a day. But this is different. I built a super cheap gaming PC for a friend of mine featuring a Xeon E5450 @ 3,00ghz, paired with an R9 270X and 8GB...

The cheapest RAM I can find is from Hong Kong, but it says AMD not Intel. Why? Or is it?

Hi i need some help. This my first time building a pc and im not getting any display on monitor or tv i have the hdmi cable connected from the motherboard to the tv at the moment there is also a code 62 on the motherboard and vga led is white Here are the parts Maximus VIII Hero- mobo CX850M...

hi guys, im planning to buy gpu. Im planning to buy gtx 560 or gtx 650 which is better and im not that pro in pc parts help guys and my ram is 4gd ddr3 1333mhz should i upgrade to 1600mhz?

I stumbled on this power supply and I been surprised it has non of the modular cables, only fixed ones and I can't tell which psu has compatible cables nor could I see the colors of the cables that connect to the power supply I need a diagram if someond has this power supply or help a fellow...

My laptop was stuck in Bios.And started loop and loop,how can I proved it?

I have done a lot of research about these 2 amazing performing cards. But when I saw the benchmarks the difference was only 1 to 2 frames per second. But also a huge factor bothering me between their differences was the vram. What does the extra 4gb on the 8gb model of the rx 480 offer, i mean...

Hello, I made an account here just for this problem. My friend gave me this 250 GB hard drive, I don't know what kind of drive. All I know is that the LEDs blink for 1 second and then goes off, I hear no hard drive movement and it doesn't show up in device manager. Once I plug it in to my PS3 it...

How do I fix thisss? It thinks I'm pushing it multiple times.. Ii don't ppushhh iiiit multiple times or hold iiit down long enough fooor iit to do that. I didn't fix thee missppeellings so you can see whaat it dooooooesss to mee...

Hello everyone, I must preface this by saying this site is amazing, and filled with a lot of great info and articles and I appreciate all the help it's given me greatly, now onto the questions I have. I just built a new pc, I will list the parts as following and then state the current issues I...

(Excuse my ignorance on some things.) Hey guys, my current pc specs are as follows: CPU: AMD A10-5800k Memory: 8G GPU: GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW Edition Mobo: FM2A88X Extreme4+ PSU: 600w Hey guys I needed some help upgrading my cpu. I have a budget around 250. As you can see from my specs I...

the pc i have at the moment is I3 6100 3.7ghz 8gb ram DDR4 2400 downgraded to 2133 (max speed my modbo supports) R9270 my question is should i spend the 250$-300 + tax + shiping for the gtx 1060 is it worth it will i see much of a upgrade or should i keep the R9 270 this is not the X verson...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4RE4YD5748&cm_re=DEEPCOOL_Gamer_Storm_CAPTAIN_360-_-35-856-025-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856079 I can't tell any differences between these two rads other than price and look.

Hi TH users. I am building a PC, my budget cant go anyfurther, which means i can only get parts at the same price or spare some of the parts in one section to get better ones in another section. The pc will only be used for gaming, my mind is also focused on the future (4k and vr gaming) Is...

New position here at a company and realize they don't have a VPN. My previous employer used Cisco AnyConnect, and that was very easy to deal with. Is there a VPN similar to AnyConnect where you basically just enter your login info, and are simply connected? I've never officially setup a VPN...

Soo ive just upgrade my pc, ive only changed the vga and the harddisk also the MB, but after that, my pc could not detect any connection from my ethernet cable, there is also no adapter on my pc, i cannot use internet anymore for now, and i need a help

I have been having consistent issues with fps and audio lagging with my new gaming PC. Here is the part list. http://pcpartpicker.com/list/HxQJkT I have also done performance testing and the major problem is the CPU under preforming. http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/2025945 I have tried...

First I'll let my specs here to people who will kindly try help me with my situation, or at least enlighten me. Mobo: ASRock GS4-N68 FX CPU: AMD FX 8350 4.0GHz stock cooler GPU: Sapphire R9 280x vapor X tri 3GB Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GBx2 1600Mhz PSU: EVGA 650 GQ Old Mobo: Asus M5A97...

I have gigabyte g31 ddr 2 motherboard.when computer start normaly it on about 1 minute.After that no display.but cooling fan is still working.how can I repair it.plzzzzz help me

gtx 1050/ti or gtx 960 amp which is best? i want to play games at high/ultra so which is best?

Live in W. PA with hills. Mechanic has had in city for 2 weeks won't overheat in any situation. Great on distance, running then driving.. Need suggestions quick. Losing coolant but don't know where its going. Possibly out exhaust. How do I check if air lock or exhaust fumes in coolant reservoir...

So for my next build I've decided to go with the new generation of storage for gaming etc , and leave the hdd only for photos / videos and other small apps . I selected the ones from Crucial , the MX300 ones , as they are cheaper than Samsung's , and even though a little slower , they will be...

Hi, I'm currently building a new gaming pc. I was wondering if the DDR4 Corsair dominator platinium 2x16GB 3200MHz is compatible with the Asus Maximus viii formula motherboard. I will be using a intel i7 6700k. I saw a couple building videos using those specs (BitWit with the Nzxt s340 elite...

Hey Guys, For my Video Editing PC should I go all in with my either my CPU, and get cheap out on the GPU, vice versa? Or should I kind of find a balance in between. There will be little to almost no gaming on the PC

Will a GTX 1060 be able to support 3 of these: http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/monitors/23inchmonitors/vc239h.html#utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=PCPartPicker And If so, How well. Also, Is the performance jump between the 1060 to 1070 worth the price jump...

I have a PC with Gigabyte z87-D3hp motherboard,like this one gigabyte motherboard and processors i7-4770. It has Zotac Gtx 650 ti 2GB, i planned to change my VGA with Gtx 1060 6GB, will it compatible with my motherboard or not? Thankyou :)

Hello, Before i start i have one issue , i can't throw away my old Hard-Disks (Three of them). With that said i am thinking of building a new PC (Primarily for Gaming). My Budget is somewhere b/w 800-950 dollars (Excluding HD and Monitor). If possible a system that can run games in 4K. I have...