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    Which is the best SMPS for this build?

    Corsair Hydro SeriesTM CW-9060025-WW Liquid CPU Cooler Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz DDR4 Intel 8th Gen Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz (May Overclock To 4.2-4.6 GHz) ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-H...
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    seasonic focus plus 650w gold high pitch buzzing

    Im concerned because all of a sudden yesterday my Seasonic focus Gold plus 650w started msking this high pitch buzzkng noise...fades in and out...is it coil whine?
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    AMD or NVIDIA

    So I've been wanting a new gpu, just wanted to see if I'd be able to run one efficiently with my current hardware... Also, I just got a freesync capable benq monitor, and was wondering if making the switch from Nvidia to AMD graphics was worth it. I. E. More glitchy, or just better/performance...
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    Is my CPU bottlenecking?

    Hello, I am trying to play PUBG and I get constant stuttering when I move my mouse and I am near people making the game impossible to play. I have tried everything from nvidya settings, steam launch options, adjusting the ram capacity, and its installed on an SSD. I currently have the game...
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    What to upgrade to?

    Hello :D I have $535 to upgrade my computer. Currently this is my setup: gfx-card: ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 ROG Strix Gaming Motherboard: ASUS Model: A88XM-E CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K (I know) PSU: vs550 corsair RAM: 16384 MBytes DDR3 Other: I am running windows 10, I have fine cooling I...
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    Getting 1080p on a 1440p Monitor With Black Bars?

    I am wondering, can you get the same image of a native 1080p on a 1440p monitor if you use black bars, like without stretching the resolution to fit the screen and instead making the resolution smaller just like a 24 inch 1080p screen? I'm talking about game resolution and will use the monitor...
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    Installed a new GPU (1080 ti) won't let me go online for any of my games

    Today I bought a new evga 1080 ti before I installed the graphics card I played on a few games to see how much FPS i would get and compare it to the ti so i get finished installing the ti turn on my pc and go on csgo to check my fps but it wont let me go online it only lets me connect offline...
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    BSOD still happening after multiple attempts to fix

    Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1 Locale ID: 1033 Additional information about the problem: BCCode: 1000007e BCP1: FFFFFFFFC0000005 BCP2: FFFFF88004AF3668 BCP3: FFFFF880039BD148 BCP4: FFFFF880039BC9B0 OS Version: 6_1_7601...
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    Logitech g430 USB Disconnecting Randomly

    Just picked up a logitech g430 and it works great on my laptop but my desktop PC absolutely HATES it for some reason. It'll work for maybe an hour or so then start disconnecting and reconnecting while lagging my pc to the point where my games crash and I have to unplug the thing. I'll admit I...
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    Can't install ryzen 1200 chipset

    Installed Ryzen 1200 and B350 mobo. None of amd's chipset driver software detects the CPU (detected in bios) and don't have a DVD drive. Running windows 8.1 praying I don't have to get windows 10. I have been having all kinds of problems with the CPU such as internet sometimes going to limited...
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    Need help with mic

    So I have the Audio-Technica m50x and I'm planning on buying a microphone (I will use this for gaming). Is this good? Audio-Technica m50x, Audio-Technica AT-2020 USB+ and a mixamp? Im game on my PS4 atm
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    Trying to get Sapphire rx550 GPU installed on Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3HP motherboard with AMD-7870k apu

    I really could use one of y'alls help. I am building a Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3HP FM2+ motherboard with an AMD A10 7870k APU. it has 32gb of ddr3 memory, Asus DVD writer, Corsair SPEC-02 case, Corsair 750watt modular PSU. The PCIe GPU is a Sapphire rx550 4gb GPU.IMy OS is Windows 10 Home Premium 64...
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    [SOLVED] Graphics not working after new PSU

    Specs: GPU - Radeon R9 380 PSU - EVGA 600w CPU - AMD FX 8370 Motherboard - Asrock 980de3 My PSU finally gave out so I got a new one of the same kind. But now I get no signal to my monitor. The only difference between the PSUs is the old one had bronze in the title and the new one says black...
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    Videocard problem or maybe something else?

    Hey all, Recently my videocard has been acting up under load. Or atleast I think its my videocard. When I play a game it will either freeze when put under a heavy load then i'm forced to power off the pc or it will just remain around 50-70% gpu usage and power usage. When something extra taxing...
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    External speaker's to connect to my monitor

    Hey guys, So I usually connect my PC to my monitor (via HDMI) and connect my speakers to the PC, so sound comes out of the speakers. I have tried to connect my speakers to my monitor so when I play Xbox the sound come's out of the speakers but my monitor only has ''audio in'' connector, so...
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    Network lag caused by IGMP messages

    I've recently bought a new laptop. Replaced the SSD and installed a brand new Windows 10 on it (so no OEM windows) and in online gaming I was getting an awful lot of network lag spikes. I downloaded wireshark and fired it up to see what's going on. The following packets get sent every two...
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    Help with a future home made Gaming PC

    Hello, i want to build my own custom PC and have been looking on Novatech.co.uk at PC Components, I have an idea in mind of what i want to use. I will be using it for Gaming and Streaming to Twitch as the laptop i am Currently using struggles with OBS and game open. so far i have these...
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    Pairing the gtx 1060 armor oc with the i3 4170

    I want to know if it it is possible to pair theese 2 and to have it work without any problems. I know the i3-6100 and the seventh series are working fine with the 1060 ... since the i3 4170 and 6100 are very similar with the performance giving it is 2 generations difference the thing what is...
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    Best gpu for c2q 9400

    I have core 2 quad 9400 and 4gb ddr3 ram on ecs g41t m7 motherboard and i wanted to ask what gpu will be the best for this setup ..i want to play gta5 and csgo on medium to high settings will gt 1030 be bottlenecked by my processor??and also can i OC my processor in the same mobo?? I would...
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    Should I upgrade my gpu or cpu first?

    I just built my first pc a while ago and I'm looking to upgrade the cpu and gpu in the coming months but can ONLY do one at a time because of financial reasons. I got a core i3 7100, gtx 1050 ti, 500w psu, 16gb ram. I'm looking to get a gtx 1070 or 1060 6gb and an i7 7700(non k). Should I go for...
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    Another "Display driver stopped responding" thread. 2 different PC's - 1 game

    Hi guys! I'm 28 old depressed guy, because it is the first time i can't handle computer problem. For the last 20 years I managed to overcome every single problem with my home pc's, but not this one. You are one of the best dudes here in Tom's Hardware. My happiness is now in your hands :D 1st...
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    Mixing Ram In System

    I have a Crucial Ballistix Sport - DDR3 1600mhz 4GB CL9 1.35 V, in my system. I was planning to buy a Corsair XMS3 DDR3 2 GB 1333 MHz CL9 1.5 V. But i dont know if it fits in my system. My motherboard is a msi a78m-e35
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    1600 dollar (USD) Gaming Pc

    Hello, I love to get some recommended build for a Gaming Pc that cost 1600; I don't mind spending 200 dollars over the budget (1800 USD) but I prefer to stay in the 1600. Also, I do want to have a liquid cooling system and have an I7.
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    Do you need more ram if the task manager doesn't go over the limit?

    I use task manager to see how high my RAM goes does some tasks like opening multiple tabs etc... I have 6 GIGs of RAM in old laptop with SSD Samsung and Pentium B950. Now I have noticed that after opening about 30 tabs my ram gets close to 6, like about 5.94 and so on. Does this mean that my...
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    Velocity Micro Releases AMD-Based Content Production Workstations

    Boutique system builder Velocity Micro announced a new line of high-end content production workstations based around AMD’s new Ryzen and Epyc processors. Velocity Micro Releases AMD-Based Content Production Workstations : Read more
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    Fill in the blanks PLEASE! :) "Attempt 3"

    Hello community, I have been trying to ask a question but apparently I am not following the correct "format", so here I go again: Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better) Next 30-60 days Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping...
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    FPS drops slightly down over time

    Hi I've had a problem today with my laptop So when I woke up this morning I was just playing some Battlefield 4 and I experienced a bit of fps drop over time. I always played Bf4 normally with 110-130 fps on High, but strangely today on the same map with the same amount of Players, fps would...
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    Games keep crashing after installing new cpu.

    I upgraded my cpu from Athlon X2 340 to X4 870k and after this all games close after playing few minutes. I installed the latest biosfor my motherboard, reinstalled the drivers for my gpu. Nothing works. PC specs: Athlon X4 870k Asus A58M-K GTX 750 ti 6gb ram Gammaxx 300
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    What do I upgrade?

    This is my current system. It runs fine, but I was wondering where I could improve? Where is the bottleneck? Thanks for any advice and tips.
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    need help with refresh rate on my monitor ?

    i have a 144hz monitor but when i go to the settings nothing besides 60Hz appears on the drop down . any fixes ? this causes there to be black horizontal lines going accross my screen when playing games would like this to be fixed as i am boredd lol :p
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    Which LG TV Is Right for You?

    If you're planning to buy an LG TV but don't know where to start, this buying guide will help answer your questions about picture quality, refresh rate, style and more. Which LG TV Is Right for You? : Read more
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    ~$1000 ryzen build for gaming, streaming, recording

    i need a ryzen build that will run csgo at around 300 fps, battlefield 1 at 60, and gta 5 at 60. please keep the cost at around ~$1000, little over is fine
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    I need to change my Old PSU (Power Supply ) pls check my specs

    I'm going to change my old cabinet PSU to a new cooler master 400w+ Here are my specs, Processor - Intel core i3 - 3210 - 3.2ghz Motherboard - ECS - H61H2 - M4 Memory - 6gb Ram DDR3 Graphics card - Asus Nvidia gt 610 2gb silent PSU - 230w My Cabinet is too old and small for this psu, I don't...
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    Have a question about building a gaming pc

    Hello I'm new to pc building and have a question about installing drivers for graphics card, motherboard,etc. Can I install the update drivers on that exact computer when I get windows installed? Or do I need a USB stick and another computer to do so?
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    Moving Mac OSX 10.6 files to Windows 10

    Hello all, I'm having some difficulty transferring some files from my old OS X 10.6 Macbook to my new Windows 10 PC build. I have a 1TB external (exFAT formatted) that I am using to store the data. I plugged the external into my Mac and loaded the contents that I wanted onto the drive...
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    Molex 6pin into PCI-E 8pin

    So long story short, I was cleaning my computer with compressed air, then I accidentally re-plugged a molex 6pin that was attached to a fan switch (which controls the speed of the case fans) into the PCI-E 8pin of my PSU without realising. I proceeded to turn my computer on when I noticed smoke...
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    Will it bottle neck gtx 660 windforce amd 5500k

    Getting a new gpu and wondering if it will bottle neck my system 2x4 corsair xms ram a8 5500k Toshiba 1.0 tb Hard drive
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    Best Computer Help

    What would be the best already built pc that can run, Csgo, Rocket League, and Rainbow Six Siege on High?
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    GTX 1070 FTW. Two 144hz Monitors, One's Capped at 60hz.

    Currently I have two BenQ Xl2411z's connected to my EVGA 1070 FTW. However, one monitor is capped to 60hz, and I cannot adjust the refresh rate though Windows or Nvidia software. The monitor that is able to achieve 144hz is connected through a Dvi-D dual link cable. The monitor capped at 60hz is...
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    PCIe 5.0 Coming In 2019; PCI-SIG Fast Tracks Final Spec

    PCIe 4.0 is right around the corner, but the consortium will follow up with PCIe 5.0 in 2019. The news came to light today at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference in Santa Clara, CA. Users can expect a 4x increase over PCIe 3.0 shipping today. PCIe 5.0 Coming In 2019; PCI-SIG Fast Tracks Final...