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    Question I can't activate Resize Bar (4G Decoding option automatically disables)

    Hello y' all!! I'm trying to enable the resizable BAR feature in my BIOS, but I'm encountering this problem. My config: Asus h410m-r RTX 3070 i7-10700 I've updated my BIOS to the latest version. I have CSM (Compatibility Support Module) disabled. I enable the "Above 4G Decoding" option...
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    Question PC Will Not Turn On

    Over the past week, my friend's pc has been having the same problem multiple times a day where the screen will freeze and then all usb ports will disconnect, and he found the only way to fix it was to turn the power supply off and on again. Today, it happened again and he thought it might be the...
  3. Twinky Winky

    Question low gpu and cpu usage

    Hi, I have a huge problem, my cpu and gpu most of the time doesn't go more then 30-50% usege Specs: Cpu -Amd rx5 1600 six cores Gpu- Gtx 1070 asus dual Mobo-ASRock AB350M Ram-16gb 2400mhz Psu- 400w i think my psu could cause this problem, but i don't know do i really need to...
  4. vandalblue

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my pc?

    Hello, i would like to upgrade my pc, since some games/programs are not working well (currently gaming at 2k and heavy modeling in blender) Current specs: Ryzen 1800x (since launch) Corsair h115i (has 4 years of use) AsRock x370 Fatal1ty K4 ( G.skill ripjaws 4 3000mhz, 16 GB (4x4) (6 years)...
  5. ZEEESOOOR

    [SOLVED] My new cpu Temps i9 10850k

    Hello guys, so i just got my new core i9 10850k and im so happy that i got it finally. but i reaized there is a bit heat while my pc on idle or im using the browser. im not sure are there a normal temps or not but i feel i have kinda cpu temps spike while idle and not doing much. so what is the...
  6. Miller.Jackson03

    [SOLVED] I may have broken my cpu

    So I was working on replacing my old i-5 with a newer I-7. After I was finished I noticed that my computer now would not turn on and there is a wire that seems to be out of place. I am in dire need of some assistance!! The Orange cable goes to the P2 Power port on the motherboard. I also am not...
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    [SOLVED] Motherboard GPU Compatibility

    Hey All, I'm thinking of upgrading my graphics card from a Nvaida Geforce GTX 1080 TI to a Nvaida Geforce RTX 3090, and I'm wondering if my motherboard, Asus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC), would be compatible. Thank you.
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    [SOLVED] cheap mobo vs z490 for i5 10400f ?

    Hi, is it worth paying the double for the z490 to be able to use the rams at 3200/3600 mhz with the i5 10400f? I'm going to use it only for gaming at 1080p I was between this models https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Components/Motherboards/All-series/PRIME-H410M-E/...
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    [SOLVED] does it support z270f?

    im think of buying new ram but i want to check if they are compatible with my motherboard CMK16GX4M2D3600C18 and CMK16GX4M2B3600C18 is there any diffrence between them and do both support asus strix z270f gaming ?
  10. flynnbarrett

    Question Motherboard powers on then immediately off

    I have attached a video of what is happening. But essentially, everything is being powered when i plug in the psu except the motherboard, which flashes for a brief moment. This is a brand new psu and motherboard...
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    [SOLVED] upgrade for current system - RTX - Advice

    I currently have a Maximus Hero IX , I7 7700K , GTX 1070. im looking for some suggestions to upgrade to. My thought were a ryzen 7 5800X, RTX 3080, MOBO?? £1100 ish. other parts 970 evo NVM,E v1300, plenty HDD's / SSD. new case would be nice. :) I dont know if any new mobos are out yet for zen...
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    [SOLVED] USB ports acting weird

    I wasn’t really sure where to post this question but the USB ports are on my motherboard so I’m posting it here. So yesterday after turning on my pc 3 of the USB ports started acting strange. When I plug in my usb headset to either one of them it’s not recognized in windows I know the USB ports...
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    [SOLVED] RAM Compatibility

    So I just got Corsair Vengeance 3000 MHz RAM for my B450M-Bazooka. I expected it to work thinking it's corsair but after taking it out I realised that the Mobo's Ram Compatibility page doesn't have the RAM in it. The RAM serial numbers wont match. Furthermore my GPU fan is not spinning and it's...
  14. BobMcSmith

    [SOLVED] Wrong CPU Chipset for Motherboard

    Hello I have a i5-7600K and an Asus H170 Pro Gaming. I know that the mobo is for the older chipset, is this what's causing my performance issues? Thanks!
  15. Neel Gupta

    [SOLVED] How to check whether motherboard can fit the case?

    Hey all! Simple question- I have this motherboard (https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813128699?Description=F2A55M-S1 ) which easily fits my case with space to spare for PSU and graphic card (GTX 1050ti) and some other accessory. As you can see, it is an old model (the MOBO not the case). I wanted...
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    [SOLVED] My PC freezes randomly.

    It freezes (CTRL+ALT+DEL not working and CAPS/NUM LOCK led does not turn on) and it doesn't want to start sometimes. It is not the PSU, neither the hard disk, because I changed them and the result is the same. PC specs are: CPU Intel Core i7-4790 3.6Ghz PSU Seasonic S12II-620 Bronze SS-620GB...
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    [SOLVED] Should I build my gaming pc with Aliexpress parts?

    Hello. So I am planning on building a gaming pc for my self and I am considering buying a few of my parts from Aliexpress. The parts that I have found so far are...
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    [SOLVED] how can i download my entire watch later videos in youtube

    as the title says , i wanna download all my watch later videos of youtube because i have many important videos there and some of them are getting deleted soo i want to download my entire water later list , i know i can download them one by one but that takes too much times going through almost...
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    [SOLVED] Next upgrade?

    What in your opinion should I upgrade on my rig which would make the MOST impact? I'm thinking ssd, cpu or gpu? Current rig: CHASSI: Corsair graphite 600T white MOBO: Gigabyte z97x gaming 3 CPU: Intel i5 4590 3.3GHz (thinking of boosting to 3.5GHz if that makes difference) RAM: Ballistix 16gb...
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    Question Motherboard MSI GF615M-P33 CPU Support

    So i have been considering to upgrade my CPU without buying a new motherboard here in my country i found a couple of CPU-s that are considered to be supported by my Motherboard currently my setup is: 8gb ram DDR3 amd athlon II x4 620 GTX 750ti cheap psu 500w I am considering to replace my x4...
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    Question SSD's speed isn't as expected.

    So, I recently built a PC and Installed Ubuntu 18.04 on it. I realized that the speed from turning on the PC to loaded OS took around 30 seconds, so I did SSD benchmark and the results showed slower writing speed, but even whit the speed it showed I don't think it has to load that slow, that's...
  22. FluffyFlounder

    [SOLVED] Can I flash my bios without purchasing a new compatible cpu?

    Question; if I get the i5-9400f with the MSI z370 a-pro, will I have to buy a compatible CPU just to update the bios? TIA
  23. Pijmzhchus

    Question Help me choose compatible RAM

    I have one stick of ram on my motherboard ble8g4d30aeea, but I can't find one more stick being sold. Can I put some other compatible ram with the other one? I have R5 1600 wich is limited by single stick of ram. Thanks
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    [SOLVED] Should I upgrade my current system or wait for Ryzen 3rd Generation?

    Hi, with the near release of Ryzen 3rd Generation, I'm having trouble deciding what to do. I currently have the following: i7-3770 Biostar H61MLV Deepcool Ice Edge Mini 8gb DDR3 1866 (running at 1600MHz) HyperX Fury MSI GamingX RX 470 4GB 128gb SSD 500gb HDD Seasonic M12 EVO 620W Ok here goes...
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    Good quality, decent price RAM

    Im new to pc building, so does anyone have any suggestions for 4GB DDR3 RAM thats not too expensive, planning to upgrade from 8GB to 12GB, because i bought a premade Dell Optiplex 9010 with a i5 3570, and got a gtx 960 4GB and a 450w psu, but i think im gonna need some more RAM
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    Swapped hard drives in two (nearly) identical laptops and one won't boot

    I love my laptop so much I bought one for my son to use for school and light gaming with Minecraft. In all honesty it's too much laptop for him, but I got a great price. The one I bought has a few nicer features than my old one (a 3D screen and a Blu-ray drive) but otherwise they are identical...
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    New Monitor (AOC G2460PF) Displays No Signal

    Yesterday i got a new monitor and was happy to use it. I plugged it in with the cable that connects to my power outlet, and also a display port cable. It all worked fine and i was enjoying the higher rehresh rate (144hz). This morning. When i turned my computer on, it just said "AOC" followed by...
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    Installation Error "Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into next phase of installation"

    Hi all, I am trying to install windows 10 from 2 days and when installation reaches "finishing up", error comes up "Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of installation. To install windows, restart th installation." Here are other details: Laptop: Dell Inspiron 15R...
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    Does these card fit with my processor?

    I have a Intel Core Pentium Duo Core Processor, non overclocked at 2,8 Ghz And I wanted to go Titan Black Quad SLI with it. Is it possible? And also, can it run Minecraft?
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    AX860i power supply

    will ax860i psu power all these components? intel core i7 4770k, asus gtx 780, 3 ssds 2hdds and 16gb ram ?