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    Look for a game like Rage

    I have playing Rage for 7 years (2100 hours) and I have not found a game I like in 7 years I have been looking. All the games are like anime cartoons. Borderline 2 was a joke and a waste of my money, I'm a Doom fan from Doom 20 years ago and Doom 4 coming out next year is something I won't buy...
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    Laptop blackscreen after installing SSD

    My laptop is ASUS ROG GL552VX. I already updated BIOS to the newest version. So, when I installed Samsung 950 PRO m2 nvme SSD my laptop screen just gone black with only the cursor on loading when I started it. After entering BIOS the SSD is not detected at all. Not even restarting or startup...
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    PC No Boot, 1 Long beep and 2 short beeps

    Hello guys, I have this problem and already tried many solution that i've found in here but doesn't work. So let me try to explain : 1. Day 1, my dad's PC suddenly won't boot. the fans, hdd, etc seems working like normal. But, this time the sound is a little bit loud. The PC won't give any...
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    6gb (1x2gb + 1x4gb) or 1x8gb

    Im look into a laptop and my question is.... 6gb are less but dual channel And 8gb is more but single channel Which is better? Not for a specific purpose, just curious of what is best! Thank you!
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    New gaming setup

    Hello guys, I am thinking about updating my equipment. I'm a gamer but mainly playing League of Legends and CS:GO, so nothing really fancy. This is my setup for the last 3 years: GPU: GeForce GTX 770 CPU: AMD FC-8350 Eight-Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM OS: Windows 7 Motherboard: ASRock 990FX...
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    EZ debug cpu light on, im stumped

    So basically I just built my brother a new PC. i7-8700k and the MSI z370 carbon pro are the main bits here(but its 2*8gb corsair vengance if the ram is useful). Tried to power it on, no luck, nothing outputting on HDMI or DP, so I looked inside at the LED's. The CPU debug led was on. I've tried...
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    Windows thinks my DVI-D monitor is my main

    As you can see from the screenshot, Windows settings is seeing my main monitor (connected with HDMI) as Screen 1. Nvidia Settings also takes it as monitor one. However, when using the quick menu on the right hand "Project", windows thinks that my main screen is monitor number 2 and monitor 2...
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    Convert "Dot pitch" in mm into "dpi" value?

    How can I convert/calculate a "Dot pitch" value in mm for a given monitor into a corresponding "dpi" value?
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    Gtx 760 PSU

    I have a 400 watt PSU, will it be enough to power the gpu?
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    Download speed capped at 1.1MB/s

    I get around 160 download, and 12 upload. My steam downloads are wonderful as I get 30Mb/s. I just don't understand why my online downloads are stuck at 1.1MB/s anywhere I go. I use chrome but even whilst having all of my addons disabled, my downloads are still capped. I've looked everywhere and...
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    Brand new Dell g7 Laptop - Terrible upload speeds

    Recently purchased a Dell G7 with killer e2400 ethernet and I'm getting horrendous upload speeds. I have a 300/100 connection. Using wireless I get about 80/40 and using wired I get about 320/0.77. If I plug the same cable into my desktop next to the laptop I get 310/112 roughly. Any ideas as...
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    SSD Performance Specs

    Could someone gives me every specification for how SSD run. How they perform everything fast (i.e. installing games, loading stuff) But i want to know everything, if it all possible. Please and Thank you!
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    How to enable 7.1 surround sound on plantronic rig 800hd

    just bought a rig 800 hd, but unable to find any driver or software to enable 7.1 surround sound, like 500e.
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    How to prevent External HD usb cable from disconnecting

    My External HD USB cable often loosens or disconnects when I reposition my laptop. Sounds crazy, but how could I attach the external HD to front lid of laptop. Any other suggestion for easier solution than that? I'd very much appreciate it.....Ron
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    What are safe temperatures for a HP Omen Gaming Laptop?

    I am often confused and worried about my computers health, my cpu normally sits around 70-90 degrees celsius while gaming and my gpu is in the 60s while gaming. Please help.
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    Asus STRIX B350-F Gaming + G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GVKB can't get stable 3200 is it safe to increase dram voltage?

    Hi, Here's my specs Mobo: Asus STRIX B350-F Gaming CPU: Ryzen 1800x stock speeds (with H100i cooler) Ram: G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GVKB (8gbx2) Bios: Latest (4011) Was never able to get stable 3200 on ram, I haven't done much fiddling as I was afraid of breaking something. I choose D.O.C.P 3200...
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    Recomissioning old computers as retro gaming systems

    I have some old computers with Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP, that I've kept to try to maximize for games I couldn't afford to play with great graphics when I first purchased the systems, but they just ended up taking a backseat and now are just taking up space but I'd rather not toss them. I'd...
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    Upgrade L5520 suggestions please

    I have a Thinkstation 20 (got it for $100 for some studies that have come and gone), and I want to upgrade the processor to something more usable such as an arcade machine running emulators and made another service on the side. I don’t need a storage server. Can anyone point out some worth while...
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    Run as administrator option not available

    When I search an app through search bar and then right click on that app I cannot find any options aside from "Pin to Start" or "Remove from History" option. Here is the link to a snip of window screen: https://ibb.co/cUuHVT
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    Screen shows white/red horizontal stripes

    My set-up consists of desktop computer, a HDMI screen and a DVI screen. When I turn on my pc, it starts normal with the lading screen on my DVI screen, But afterwards, it doesn’t turn to my HDMI screen and on my DVI screen, it has White and red horizontal stripes. The first time it happened I...
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    Can you overclock on this motherboard

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Vostro-430-Mini-Tower-Intel-P55-Chipset-LGA1156-Socket-Motherboard-D735T/202291166425?epid=127372593&hash=item2f197e3cd9:g:Ia4AAOSwtaRa1gjA Is it possible to overclock on this with x3430
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    Google Wifi with Gigabit Speeds

    Hi all! So today I got Spectrum Gigabit installed at my house and overall speeds are constant at 940 down and 40 up and thats hard wired, Wireless im getting around 500 down and 40 up. I brushed this off as I figured it was just wireless and that is always slower than wired, However for fun I...
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    DVI-D no signal

    I have an Asus VG248QE 144hz monitor, but I can't use a display port (I won't get into that) and when I want to connect a DVI-D cable to my pc the monitor just says DVI - No Signal... Any help guys?
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    my Edimax EW-7833UAC AC1750 keeps kicking me off

    I recently just bought an Edimax EW-7833UAC well a replacement and the adapter keeps kicking my off the 5g extended network. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers and it still keeps doing it it works for the non extended 5g as well as both the non extended 2.5ghz connection and the...
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    Power supply opinions

    Hi Guys, I am building my first pc, parts are i5 8400, MSI GTX 1050 Ti OCV1, 8 GB Ram, Asus prime H310M-K MB. so my question was can i use intex power supply smart it-2045s+ 450W and it says Pentium 4 ATX2.03 on it So can i use this power supply ??
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    uninstall totally window10

    how to uninstall verycd minimule app in window 10
  27. kewlguy239

    EVGA’s Roboclocker Makes AIO LN2 Cooling A Reality

    EVGA and KINGPIN are keeping it cool. EVGA’s Roboclocker Makes AIO LN2 Cooling A Reality : Read more
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    Video Editing PC Build

    Operating System Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 CPU AMD Phenom II X4 955 RAM 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 1600Mhz Motherboard ASUS M4A77T/USB3 (AM3) Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Storage 465GB Western Digital (HDD) Now, I'm needing to do lots of video editing (1080P) and my computer is so...
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    3 pin Cheap Addressable LED to 4 pin Header in MSI Motherboard

    I just ordered a Cheap China Addressable RBG LED online but it only have 3 pins on its connector. Please see Link for picture : https://shopee.ph/Flexible-S2811-RGB-LED-Strip-Light-Addressable-Digital-Tube-DC12V-30LED-M-i.39275720.1143588814 My motherboard is a MSI Bazooka B350 with Mystic...
  30. B

    Can you install windows 10 on a not empty drive?

    So can/should you do that? Are there any risks?
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    Corsair K95 motherboard has something on which I don't think should be there.

    I have the Corsair vengeance K95 which was bought manufacturer refurbished, which had some dim bulbs on it, so I bought some new bulbs to replace them with. On disassembly I notice a white l, dry substance on the back of the motherboard around where the keys are. If anyone could tell me what it...
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    Is my gpu fried?

    My pc is running fine. LEDs work, fans work, and I hear a beep when I turn it on, but when I turn it on the monitor says no signal. I’ve been using this pc for about a year and it’s the first time this has happened. I plugged my monitor into my laptop and it worked fine so I think my gpu is...
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    Toshiba Satellite c850

    Toshiba Satellite c850 not does not boot from USB. first boot device is usb and usb normally detected but in boot menu not detected. USB is ok and boot on another notebook. pls i want to boot from usb.
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    What is this keyboard layout?

    Hi Tom's Hardware people, I have a keyboard with a strange QWERTY layout. The question mark is in a different place, @ sign too, etc. I need this for someone for work. Is this layout familiar to anyone? Thanks in advance. https://imgur.com/a/SYtcqcE
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    When I Upgrade from windows 7 32bit to 64 bit formats my pc

    I need to upgrade my windows from 32 bit to 64 bit. And I have 4 disks in my pc disk :C,D,E,F I have files in all my disks If I install 64bit of windows 7 does it deletes disk C,D,E,F (complete format) or it deletes only disk C or all the files are kept but it only it deletes the...
  36. S

    [SOLVED] Network Error: Windows cannot access \\pc-name (network sharing)

    I recently got a very odd problem with Windows 10 network sharing. When I open my shared folder in "Network" from "this pc" it says "Windows cannot access \\pc-name\folder-name\." I have turned on network discovery and file sharing for all the network types (private, guest, public) and I have...
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    Internet Speeds Slow down within minutes

    I have a 100 mbit connection. when using a 5ghz ac wifi adapter (tp link archer t2u) on my pc i get about 85 down on speedtests, which is fine. but when dowloading a game from steam the speed starts off at around 65 and within half an hour goes all the way down to 4 mbps. i know the issue is...
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    Lenovo ideapad 300 all of the sudden the mouse won't work

    I'm suddenly having problems worry the mouse on the laptop. Installed my wireless mouse and that is working on and off
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    Wireless dropped out of nowhere

    I just upgraded my internet from 50Mbit ( I know its about time) to a 1Gigabit. For the past month I have been getting around 275 on the speed tests through wireless with both an ASUS pcie card and an Alfa usb, up to 875 on ethernet. Last night and today I can only get 25 at most on wireless...
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    M.2 970 EVO disabling all but two SATA ports on GA-Z97X-UD5H board

    Hello all. I've been looking around the forums and the rest of the internet and can't seem to find an answer as to why, after installing my new Samsung 970 EVO 500GB SSD in my GA-Z97X-UD5H board it disables all but the gSATA ports on my motherboard. In looking at the manual, it says that it...