Mini PCs

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    Raid 0 Issue

    Hello All, I just installed a second 960 EVO and configured it to be raid zero with its pair in BIOS. I got windows to install after using a driver to see volume during initial setup. When my computer was working I tried to install ArmA 3 and it was not installing to my boot drive, steam kept...
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    Display won't work, Gtx1080

    Hello everyone. Recently lost my mobo and gpu, and got them replaced. I got a new mobo, and an RMA gpu. Gpu: asus gtx 1080 Mobo: asrock z270 extreme4 Cpu: Intel core i7 6700 Os: windows 10 My system boots and works just fine with the gpu out, working off onboard graphics. If I try to boot...
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    How to connect wireless TP Link to a D-link wireless router

    I have TP-Link "TD-W8951ND" and D-link "DSL-2750U". The Tp-link router is in living room connected to the TV, and D-link is near my computer in the room. Tp-link will be the main router and D-link will be the secondary router which I will connect to the Computer via a LAN cable to get internet...
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    windows 10 install

    Hi, i format + reinstall my windows 10 software a few times, then i read online it can damage your hard drive. I am sort of paranoid, how do i know if my laptop is okay since it's kinda costly.
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    Ethernet cable fails when playing specific games.

    My connection will disconnect when playing these games: Battlefield 1, Player Unknown Battlegrounds, H1Z1 King Of The Kill. The connection from the router will completely go for a short period of time then will connect but will disconnect again almost certainly unless I reconnect the Ethernet...
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    Only one RAM slot working

    hi, I've got a problem with my RAM slot one is working and the other is not only slot 1 is working when ever i put either of the RAM stics in slot one the pc is booting up and everything is fine but when im trying to put them in the other slot it wont recognize the ram and if its the only ram...
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    GPU Overclocking questions.

    So I have been tinkering with pcs of all ages for he past couple years, but one thing I have never touched before is overclocking. Recently I decided to create a "budget gaming pc" and thought it would be interesting to get into overclocking. Now for the CPU I know for a fact I can't change the...
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    fps drops in battlefield 1

    hey guys, I've been getting some really annoying fps drops in battlefield 1. I've tried advice such as messing with nvidia control settings. setting maximum pre rendered frames to 1, setting to highest power available, and maximum framerate available. I've even tried v sync. I don't have any...
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    Memory Problem Related to the Amount of Memory Used

    Hello, I have lately been getting a pop up message for not enough memory when I use multiple programs at the same time i.e. my browser and a game OR 2 different browsers. This has continued to now after a fresh restart my system is using 47% of the available memory. I am not certain what to do...
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    Computer assembled, monitors not picking up signal

    I'm sorry, I'm completely clueless about computers. My friends put it together while I watched so I'm sorry if I messed up in this forum. The computer was assembled and it turns on. The problem is the monitors don't pick up a signal. I have tried two monitors and displayport and hdmi. I don't...
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    Got a new graphics card, CPU, motherboard, RAM, but still get fps drop

    Hi all Im getting very frustrated. I'm not getting the frame rates I would like. And it seems to be jumping around a lot. Sometimes I have 60 next second I could have 15 or 20. It pisses me off because I just built a pc for my buddy and we have almost identicle builds. Just different GPU. He's...
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    WD Gold 1TB/2TB or SSD Crucial 525gb.

    Looking for a third Hard Drive for my Gaming PC Setup to store my Steam Game Library, Music, Movies, Files. Here's my Current Drives Setup: Intel 535 SSD 120GB For Windows 10 Samsung 850 EVO 250gb SSD Current Games Playing. WD Gold 1Tb 7200rpm 128mb Cache OR Crucial SSD 525gb SSD MX300...
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    High cpu usage bf1

    I have a i7 7700k and gtx 1080 but get 85% to 95% cpu usage and 70% gpu usage in bf1 I don't understand what the issue could be as my friend has almost the same build but his runs with 50 to 60% cpu and 99% gpu
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    Gpu at 80celsius all the time when gaming... good or bad?

    What can be considered a "safe" temperature range for a gpu? .... im playing pubg atm and its most of the time at 80 celsius or a bit more like max 85 PS: EVGA GTX 680 The one with a single fan that push hair to the back of the case...
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    Unable to detect harddrives that I know are working.

    PC not able to detect harddrive I know for a fact that the cords that I am using (SATA and power cable) are working, as I tried them on dvd drives and they worked a mere hour ago. Today, I installed a new SSD, and it had trouble detecting but after a few restarts, it was finally detected and...
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    MAXIMUS VIII HERO will not boot when XMP is enabled for DDR4 3000 RAM

    Hello all, I am putting together a new gaming build that involves the following: Processor - Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Quad-Core 4.2 GHz Motherboard - ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO RAM - 32 GB (4 x 8GB) G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series DDR4 3000 (F4-3000C15Q-32GVRB) Timing: 15-16-16-35, CAS...
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    Laptop for situation?? Suggestions?

    Hi, I'll give a brief at the top and a longer explanation below: So in short, I have a desktop that I have built with i5-6500, RX 480 CrossfireX, and 16GB with SSD & HDD. I will be going to college for Sport Management next year (Fall 2018) and I don't think I will bring my desktop. I think my...
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    Is my pc limited by CPU?

    Hi, i have an pc with core i5 7400 3ghz, gtx 1060 gddr5 6gb and 16gb ddr4 2133hz. My problem is, if i run gta V with everything on high and 720p i get 65-75fps, with 1080p i get 60-70fps, and with dual monitor i get 70fps, with three monitors i get 59-67 fps. So, what is going on? Did i'm being...
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    Will my computer handle these upgrade

    My pc specs 1xCaseRaidmax Horus Gaming Case - Black [Prebuilt] 1xProcessorAMD FX-4300 CPU (4x 3.80GHz/4MB L2 Cache) [Prebuilt] 1xMotherboardGIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 -- 1x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 [Prebuild] - [Prebuild] 1xMemory8 GB [8 GB x1] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major...
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    Laptop unable to boot from HDD, recognized fine

    Hi. My Toshiba laptop, model number C55t-B5109, has a weird issue that just arose recently.I am unable to boot from my hard drive after installing an OS. I don't use the laptop often, and when I do I often switch around OS's for different purposes whenever I need it. On this particular case, I...
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    What GPU should I get?

    Here is my setup, I need to know what GPU I should get. Right now I am having the problem on my GeForce GTX 550 Ti, that it is not supporting the games I want to play. It makes my computer crash so kinda another question as well. Do I need a new GPU or a new PSU? Setup: Intel I5-7600K 3.8Ghz...
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    Best CPU for gtx1060 3gb

    -Asus M5A97 LE R2 0 Motherboard - Amd FX 4300 bulldozer - Asus gtx 1060 3gb dual oc DDR5 graphic card - Kingston hyperx 8gb 1600mhz ddr3 RAM - Corsair VS 650 power supply - 1TB WD green hard Disk Above, I have this configuration of my PC and it's bottlenecking..so I need to upgrade my CPU for...
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    Afterburner shows no change when attempting to apply user defined fan speed?

    I have an OC profile saved on Afterburner, and have just recently tried to apply a user defined fan curve. Ideally, I'd like to keep the GPU under 70 degrees while gaming, so I set the fan speed to increase and adjust depending on how hot the GPU gets. Happy with the curve I landed on, I decided...
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    Intel I5-7500 using 3 cores instead of 4

    So i recently bought and installed a I5-7500 and it was running kinda slug like for gaming purpose's.(Graphics Card is a GTX760 and the motherboard is a Z170-X1 with 8gb of ram) When i found the problem it turned out it was using all 4 cores and its kept pushing the cpu to 100%. after i made...
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    Troubleshooting If Motherboard or CPU Has Died

    Computer died a few weeks ago, power supply failure (tested). Upon replacing the PS the computer did not boot. Running a AMD Phenom II 555 BE on a M4A88TD-V EVO/USB. The computer was built 2011 and did not show any signs of problems until last fall. Last fall the Optical audio port went out on...
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    Lenovo 23in. IPS HD LED Monitor, LI2364d, Black

    I have just bought 2 of these monitors and after a few days of use I decided it would be better if I had them mounted on a stand. Come to find out there are no holes in the monitor for a stand. Do they make accessories that clip into the back as a mounting kit so a stand can be used? Levono...
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    HELP!! Corsair H100i v2 broken backplate

    Help. I thought at first i used the wrong screw but now i know i stripped it breaking the back plate, the screw got stuck in the back of my motherboard so i ordered a new motherboard and case. I forgot about it for a while but i want to try it again. Looking around i couldn't find exactly the...
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    What would my computer sell for?

    I have a dell xps 8700 with -i7 4790k -gtx 960 4gb -1tb storage -8gb ram
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    GTX 1080ti not downclocking while idle?

    I had a problem with my gpu temps at idle and did some research and found it may be that my gpu is not downclocking. I see that the gpu clock at idle is 1480mhz. at idle, the clock speed is usually around 400mhz if i recall how it was before this problem started happening. Now a number of...
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    HP OMEN disassembly

    How do I disassemble my HP OMEN 17T-W000 laptop?
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    No HDMI, New Build

    Good afternoon all, So I'm having an issue pushing video to my freshly built PC. My monitor turns on and says no HDMI signal detected. Specs are: Asus Strix Z270E I7 7700k Asus Strix 1080 Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB Corsair H100I cooler Asus VZ239 monitor I boot the pc, all fans spin, all light...
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    Can a 3570k and a ASUS P8Z77-V LX support 2400 MHZ DDR3 RAM

    Hey guys so as the title says can it? My CPU is OC to 4.00GHZ, and my current ram is really bad and I feel like it's bogging down my system at only 666MHZ. EDIT: This is the RAM I was thinking about getting https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Savage-16-Memory-Module/dp/B00N9PVXY0?th=1
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    Asus z270e and corsair h100i v2 setup

    Hey guys here's what I have Corsair 460x case Intel 7700k Gtx 1070 Asus z270e MB Corsair h100i v2 Samsung evo 500gb SSD and a 2TB HD This is my first build I have everything set up works fine but the connectors to the h100i v2 I have the power cable plugged in and the corsair led turns on but...
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    Underperforming components i5-7600k/evga geforce 1070

    I have watched a lot of bench marks and my pc is not getting anywhere near any of them in overwatch im only averaging around 70fps witcher 3 im only averaging 45 in both cases, thats about half of what most benchmarks ive seen have been getting with the same parts, please help! i don't...
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    GTX 1070 or RX 580?

    I have a 1080p 144hz Freesync, don't play a ton of modern (<3 years old) games mostly Battlefield 1. Coming from an HD 7870 and powered by i5 3570k @ 4.1, which GPU is a better fit? Price isn't really an issue but I'd still like to be smart about it. Or should I just wait it out for Vega?
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    Is Super Flower Golden Green Good?

    I'd like to know if Super Flower's Golden Green series are as high quality as the rest of the things they make, specifically the 450w version. Looking to pair a ryzen 5 1600 with it, so I want to know if it's still high quality.
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    'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands' Now Bundled With Select MSI Motherboard and PCs

    MSI and Ubisoft are teaming up once again to offer a free copy of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands" to anyone purchasing select MSI X99/H270/Z270 gaming motherboards or MSI gaming desktops. 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands' Now Bundled With Select MSI Motherboard and PCs : Read more
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    Weird Overheating Problem

    I have a h50-50 desktop. I recently added a 500 W power supply and a EVGA 1050 to into it. I have a AMD 10-7800 CPU I never checked my temperature before I upgraded but thought it would be a good idea to check after the installation. I downloaded pririform speccy to check the temperature...
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    Best 4K 21.5-27 inch monitors around $150USD

    As my monitor is not as healthy to my eyes as the newer models, I would like to get another monitor after I get a new desk. But, I do not want to get a overpriced monitor, so this is what I want with the monitors: [i]Price: around $150USD Resolution: 4K/5K Size:21.5-27inch(I will be using the...
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    New gpu for my pc.

    Hi. I am buying a new gpu for my pc. I have already been told to buy a gtx 1050ti to my 450w psu. Is there any possible way i could buy a gtx 1060 or if there are better cards than 1050ti what should i buy? Rest of my build: I5-4690k Corsair vs450 450w psu 8gb ram 2t hardrive Please anserw...