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  1. serban gruianu

    Question The old Stocks gadget from Windows Vista needs to be fixed with new servers.

    Hello people out there who still use Windows Vista to this day, I wanted to tell you this is a topic about gadgets. This one is about the old Stocks gadget that some people used back in the day, but now it has stopped supporting. I couldn't find another gadget of this type, as they use Yahoo...
  2. A

    Computer freezes while gaming

    Hello. My desktop computer has been freezing and needing a manual restart in these last few months only while gaming, it sometimes lets me close the game via keyboard commands as it only freezes the game and not the os but mostly it freezes the entire computer and needs a manual restart. A new...
  3. eternalabys

    [SOLVED] Strange hissing coming from my laptop

    Hey, I have a strange problem with my Dell Inspiron 3537. I have overclocked the GPU and CPU from 0.815 volts to 1.05 Stable and i can go higher but it hits Power limit. The hissing comes from either the CPU or the GPU, it only comes when i put a load on it and goes away after the stress test...
  4. A

    Specific game causes my router to stop working when I try to load a match

    Hello, so I have a problem. I recently downloaded the game "Paladins" from steam. I made an account logged in and generally everything is good but whenever I try to load a match my internet connection just drops. Some clarifications: 1) This is the ONLY game I have this problem with (I actually...
  5. M

    Black screen after boot

    Hi, My PC was working fine yesterday, but today after the BIOS splash screen (ASUS, press F12 for BIOS settings etc) I just get a black screen - nothing else. No blinking cursor, no OS screen, no error messages - nothing. The keyboard and mouse come on (they're backlit) but don't seem to...
  6. Z

    Is this PC build good? $1500 budget

    Sadly I need a monitor so don't take that out (can change it to better/cheaper one though). PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($308.98 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler...
  7. M

    modem/router keeps freezing after watching youtube one mobile

    Well hello guys, So after I watch youtube on an android device, my router/modem just freezes, and when I restart it it fixes and works again, and it keeps happening every 2hrs or so, it was happening before, but it stopped, btw then I downgrade the yt app version to a stock version which was...
  8. Devon_20

    8GB or 10GB

    Ok so I was upgrading my pc ram and I was just buying 1 stick of 8gb , however it was only £2 for another 2gb stick so I thought , why not ? Anyway since then I've seen post about 8 being better but I don't see how I assumed the more ram the better . And I was wondering if this is true and if so...
  9. P

    r9 Fury vs Rx480 @ 1080p, 60hz.

    Hi, Was shopping for graphics cards for a mate's build and I noticed that locally I can get an r9 fury (gigabyte) for pretty much the same price as an rx 480. Now my current plan is to wait for vega and see what happens but I was just interested in the performance difference between the 2 cards...
  10. J

    CPU temps seem abnormally high at Idle CPU usage also high, general build questions

    Hello I just built a pc with the following specs. Asus B85m GTX 750 Ti I3 4370 8gb Ballistix CX500 PSU Corsair 200r 120mm front intake, rear 120mm exhaust(top rear), 120mm exhaust on side(top because is laying on it's side) Evo 212 cooler I am getting temps all over the place with 3 different...
  11. M

    help me choose monitor for pc gaming

    hello , i have decided to buy a new monitor. these are my options please help me pick 1 benq RL2455HM benq GL2460HM or benq EW2440L games which i play are DOTA 2, LOL , witcher 3, dirt rally . hoping for ur reply thank u
  12. Forte777

    Best GTX 1070 - Unigine Heaven

    Hello fellow enthusiasts! I am in the market for a GTX 1070, and I want to get the best one available. I was wondering if there are any GTX 1070 owners who would like to post their make, model and results from Unigine Heaven. If there are, please submit your scores. I think it would be helpful...
  13. JellyMan00

    Cable Extentions to match Color Theme

    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Nd4gXL/evga-power-supply-120g10750xr this is my psu right now. I need the cables that go to the following: r9 390, my mobo and basically anywire that shows. I need the cables in blue and if they are just extentions thats fine too. thanks
  14. A

    [HELP] Just Moved and now this Internet Dilemma! Help!

    I just moved to my new home and I have this very frustrating internet problem. I wanted to have a DSL connection but the agent told me its not possible on my location. I am 700 ft or 213 meters away from their lines. The internet guy told me it's too far. I don't want the LTE or wireless option...
  15. Dizturb3dwun

    My CPU fan is scaring me

    I made a quick video to show you what Im talking about better than words ever will. http:// I'm terrified.
  16. R

    RAID: Choosing a RAID card, 2016 edition

    Everything I've been able to find on this subject has not only been not quite applicable to what I'm wanting to do, it's also been ancient. If there is info around that is still relevant, please let me know. I'm not sure how much the world of RAID has changed over the years...if any...
  17. threepeak

    Getting ddr3 pc-15000 1866Mhz RAM working on inspiron 580 mobo 033FF6 (CPU 1)

    Hi, I know that ram can usually be installed with a higher clock speed than what is officially "supported", but that it will downcycle the speed to it's highest supported (ie: 1333mhz) clock cycle. That is providing it's other specs are a match (Ie 240 pin, ddr3, fits to slot on mobo etc...) I...
  18. V

    First PC Build .. Need Help !

    Ive decided on some parts but idk if they're compatible . Ive tried using pcpartpicker , but the site never loads for me.....I dont know what ram or card i should get but i need a nVidia card.. Cabinet : Deepcool Tesseract Bf Mid Tower Computer Case (Black) Storage : WD Blue 1 TB Desktop...
  19. M

    internet connection issue

    i have a windows 8 gateway computer, i never had any problems with internet connections until recently when i tried to update adobe, it said that i had to check my connection to the internet but i'm able to get on firefox and search things, the only problem is, is that it wont let me download...
  20. M

    Which model to buy? Model #1 or #2?

    Hi, Please help me. Same price but specs differ some. The G50-70 model has a separate graphics card. Laptop will be used to do some school work and to play Mincraft (important). #1. http://www.inet.se/produkt/1972196/lenovo-g50-70-core-i5-och-separat-grafik #2...
  21. N

    can i run gta 5

    i have a fx 6300 with a r9 280
  22. seancaptain

    Sony HX90V Camera Puts 30X Zoom in Your Pocket for $430

    Sony's entrant in the booming pocket-zoom segment packs GPS, pro-grade video specs and a pop-up OLED viewfinder. Sony HX90V Camera Puts 30X Zoom in Your Pocket for $430 : Read more
  23. C

    toshiba satellite l30 laptop problem

    My friend has got that old laptop with vista on it. It runs mega slow and ive tried everything i know to get it sorted but i couldnt. Literally starting up takes 10minutes and to open control panel around 3-4. I cant find any option for recovery system even in boot menu after pressing f2 and...
  24. D

    Need to uninstall an Intel onboard graphics card on my laptop

    I'm currently getting extremely low fps (2-7 in Warcraft, .5 in Wildstar). I've disabled the onboard graphics card in Device Manager but it keeps coming back. I looked in Set Up and there isn't anything listed for integrated graphics. The laptop is no longer under warranty. I can't use the...
  25. C

    Stuck On The Grub Rescue Screen After Being An Idiot

    Hello people, thank you for taking the time to help me. I was running low on space for Windows 8 (60gb left), and i had installed ubuntu with 400+ gb of space. I never really used ubuntu so i had a genius idea (or so it seemed at the time) Delete the Ubuntu Partition, Add to windows partition...
  26. J

    Budget Builds. DIY or Pre-Built ?? help me decide.

    Hello everyone, I'm not too knowledgeable about all the parts of a computer and how they work and my girlfriend and I are looking to get a budget rig that has room for expansion in the future. I'm trying to choose between two systems right now,a DIY i put together or this cheap rig from newegg...
  27. M

    How do I optimize my RAM for peak performance?

    I've just updated my RAM from 6GB to 16GB on my Asus Q500A-BSi5N04 Intel 3rd Gen i5 3230M which also recently upgraded to Samsung 840 EVO SSD and I run many apps on my computer (Win 8.1 64 bit) such as Outlook, Excel, Word, One Note, iTunes, Encompass (loan origination software for work), and...
  28. P

    Mobo with 3 PCIe x16 lanes on slot 1, 4 and 7

    Hi, I would like to run 3 GPUs of a mobo while allowing them to breathe a bit (dual gaming/mining machine). I am looking for a mobo with 3 PCIe x16 lanes on slot 1, 4 and 7. I do not plan to run the GPUs with SLI enabled however the mobo should support 3-way sli or 4-way sli so that I will not...
  29. G

    Do you need to use the disk for the Samsung 840 Evo SSD?

    I was already aware about the disk but do I need to use it to get it to work. Because you need to have a Sata to USB adapter to be able to use it. I am just wondering if the disk is mandatory or whether it is only used for optional migration software or something,
  30. R

    apps crashing in windows 8

    hello windows 8 pro 64bit mega poker texas holdem keeps crashing after 5-10 min what to do?
  31. M

    weird graphical glitch at random specs and pic included

    I have random Graphical Glitches on my Gaming PC My Specs are: AMD FX-6100 OCed to 3.8GHz XFX AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB OCed to 975MHz and RAM OCed to 1275MHz 16GB 1600MHz SD RAM 650W PSU Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 (rev. 3.0) Motherboard with Bios ver: FC 2x 1TB HDDs Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit this only...
  32. S

    I can't turn on my computer!

    I have a 970 extreme 3 R2.0 mb, a seasonic power supply, and an asus graphics card. I can't find where I'm supposed to plug the power button on my case(an x-cruiser3) to the motherboard.
  33. M

    Quick Temps. question

    Hi, so I'm new to PC building, and I just built my first PC like a week ago. I have been monitoring my CPU, MoBo, and GPU temps ever since I built it, and I want to keep this thing as "healthy" as possible because it's my first build & I want it to last a while. I was just wondering what...
  34. Jtom2015

    GTX 780 with 600w PSU

    Will a 600w PSU have sufficient power to run a EVGA GTX 780, my CPU is 125w, running 2 HHD, 1 DVD reader/writer?
  35. G

    Corsair H100i NO STOCK FANS

    Looking into changing the Corsair H100i stock fans. They run at 2700rpm, with 77cfm and 37Db... Few questions.. I am looking into overclocking the intel i7 4770k, and I might want to change the stock fans. Is 2700RPM more than enough? And what are some good fans you recommend to switch out...
  36. M

    Voice not audible in Headphones, work fine on Internal Speakers ?

    Hi All, Just got an HP Pavilion G4 1315 au. Have very basic usage since i already have a desktop. It does not ship with a driver Cd, so i downloaded all drivers from the website and installed. All running fine except one. When i play music or video files, they sound perfect all right on the...
  37. E

    My computer keeps freezing when I'm gaming

    I just finished my build and it freezes about every ten to 30 minutes of gaming. My gpu never goes above 67 c and my CPU, never above 37 c( water cooler). When I'm on chrome, it doesn't freeze but only in games such as battlefield 4. The screen either turns black or gray and the sounds buzzes...
  38. H

    PSU (Seasonic X-series 850w gold) problem

    Hi, I have a power supply Seasonic X-series 850w gold, after almost 6 months, it has failed to bot my pc , but my mobo has a lit power on it (orange color), my mobo is gigabyte z77-ud3h, so I go to a store where I buy my PSU and after a week, they replace me a new one and after almost 4...
  39. danilovrb47

    How much difference would overclocking my Q6600 make in games?

    Okay, I want to overclock my Q6600, but before I can do that, I need to buy better cooling and better motherboard. I want to do this to get a better framerate in games. I would like to know how much difference would it make. My current configuration: CPU: Quad-Core Q6600 @ 2.4GHz overclocked to...
  40. M

    Can I play ps2 with my laptop screen? how?

    I was wondering if there is any software that can play video like playing ps2... I have got the hardware.. It has USB port and 3 video wire port (yellow, white, red).. But it's software can record video but not play video.. Does anyone know??