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Clearly, most of us here already knew this, and it's pretty much common knowledge on the forums, but it's always nice to see a somewhat official validation. As well, this should serve as a reminder to anybody still running Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 that you can, and probably should, take advantage of...

I just installed a new Samsung 970 EVO into my MSI GV62 8RD-200, replacing the Intel Optane Chip that came with it. I put the OS on the SSD leaving a terabyte HDD for games etc, and both drives have over 300gb in space left, but my computer randomly crashes giving the stop code: Bad Pool Caller...

HERE'S A VIDEO OF WHAT IS HAPPENING View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWCtGE-2DHI&feature=youtu.be PLEASE HELP ME I DON'T KNOW

I have a Samsung QVO 2TB with 2 drives. 200g for windows 1800g for everything else I just bought a 500g WD m.2 If my SSD is partitioned into 2 drives, would I just be able to transfer my OS drive to the M.2?

So I set my bios to default settings and now my pc won't boot. Says I have no os? 🤷🏼‍♂️

I'm taking an online class where I need to use Windows 10 Education but I am allowed to use it on a virtual machine. It requires an iso file of windows 10 education. I have a product key for Windows education but not the iso file... how do I get the iso file for the virtual machine? I'm running...

I'm about to swap out CPU+Mobo from Intel to AMD so I thought I'd ask around and some people suggest doing as the the title says to stop and hiccups before they happen. Thing is I'm not exactly sure how to do this with Windows 10 in a clean manner so I would like you guys to guide me through...

Hello, I'm currently using 1Tb hdd 5400rpm. I'm planning to update my laptop with m 2 nvme ssd. I would like my OS to remain in my hdd while jus my design softwares would be transferred to ssd. Will that make a difference or should the os be in the ssd drive to make a difference? The reason...

Hey folks! Having a problem with this pc I built for a friend about a year ago. Not quite sure what they did to cause this problem but I can't figure it out. This pops up when you turn the computer on . "An operating system wasn't found. Try disconnecting any drives that don't contain an...

Shabbat shalom friends. So, soon I'll be changing a lot of parts in my current computer and can't find any good information on migrating a drive with the OS (Win 10 64bit) on it to a completely different CPU (From Intel to AMD). Now, I know that I'll have to uninstall all drivers for parts that...

I have had my pc for 2 years now, and i am building a pc with a i7 8700k, asus prime z270 motherboard, corsair vengeance ram, and a 1080ti. i want to know if it is possible to just build the system and just use all of my old drives without wiping them or deleting anything. i dont want to delete...

I was just curious id it would be possible to usensure an .exe app as an os... so when you boot the pc it just comes up as that app.

I've bought a prebuilt and I'm currently waiting for it to arrive. The new PC will have Windows 10 installed, which I'm happy with. I have a HDD in my old PC with my old files and games installed. Is it possible to install my old HDD into my new PC purely for access to my files with out it...

Hello there. So I have a rather interesting problem that customer service was absolutely clueless about. Alright.. So I just bought and installed an all new RTX 2080 from Asus. It is not overclocked other the factory clocks from Asus. I came from a GTX 980 Ti before and there was no issue...

Sorry if I'm not in the right section--couldn't see one specifically for this. I want to do a partition to partition clone that is bootable from the target disc once the cloning process is completed. I am wondering if 'Macrium Reflect 7 Free' either Home or Business edition is able to do this. I...

Hello all, I have a samsung ht-j5150 5.1 audio system and i have it hooked up to a philips 50PUS6503/12 via a high speed hdmi cable with ethernet (in the ARC hdmi slot). The problem is that regardless of the audio setting i choose on the tv or samsung audio system, i can't get 5.1 to play from...

I had this problem for some time now, i have installed a new SSD and installed windows on it, it was good for some time and then it got so slow again. Programs keep freezing and everything is slow even soundcloud and youtube keep cutting out. i have installed all drivers cpu temps are around...

as per the title really, i need to test my EVGA 850 G2 with a multi-meter to check all rails are performing as they should. however, all my cables/wires are black! anyone know if/how this can be done? thanks BTW my pc boots, runs, for the most part so it's not dead completely - just need to...

I've made a thread about this before about why I was getting less performance after upgrading, you can check out my previous thread here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3458691/4690k-5ghz-outperforming-4770k-5ghz-benchmarks.html I thought that I had fixed it only to come back and...

I can get a ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for 530 but its a blower style card as you can see. I've heard they are good for cases with bad airflow. Mine would fall under that category. It's ENERMAX iVektor ECA3310A. Pic of inside of my build is below. I have a 290 Vapor X and playing Witcher for 20...

Hello very smart humans. Me have problem & rocks won't solve it. I just purchased an Intel i7 4790k. To me, I think it's my first robust build thus far. (Noob) Upon installation, I'm faced with a guaranteed freeze during boot up. I currently use a Biostar B85MG which is a compatible MOBO...

I just built a pc but when I click the power button on the pc everything comes on but then goes of in a second! Please help.

Hello, I have an Acer aspire s515 51, model nc174. I recently replaced my keyboard and removed the plastic. (New keyboard is fine and was booting normal) After replacing keyboard and no plastic and then putting back all the pieces (motherboard etc) I turned it on. After turning it on it...

I have 2030 cpu, I want a new motherboard for the cpu and the motherboard should support Ddr4 ram,

Hi guys I have an issue with a boot menu on my motherboard. I'm kinda green in IT so please be patient. I've updated my motherboard, which is asus Z370-E gaming, and since then my settings went default. Duuuh So my SSD, in which there is windows 10 installed, is duplicated in BIOS, the...

I have changed my specs a bit. Here is the list to my specs. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PbVXkd

Not sure if right section, but its happening to my laptop. So basically, i lose my internet connection randomly. Each time, I can easily fix it by diagnosing the problem and applying the recommended fix. The constant problem is that according to windows, the ip configs are invalid. i mean, just...

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB 3000MHZ DDR4 Samsung SSD 960 Pro M.2 Intel Core i7-8700K "Coffee Lake" Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro RGB MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X TRIO ASUS MAXIMUS X HERO Corsair RM1000x ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q Thermaltake View 71 TG RGB Full Tower

I currently have the corsair CX 500. This is the one https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Bronze-Certified-Non-Modular-CP-9020047-US/dp/B0092ML0MY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518751358&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+cx500 I've heard that it's not the best so I'm gonna replace it in a few months. My system...

------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 2/3/2018, 21:47:38 Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 16299) (16299.rs3_release.170928-1534) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System...

Received the z207 speakers. They work fine when using the aux cable but I cannot connect via bluetooth (does not appear when scanning for devices on my android device). I've tried on another android and also on an iPhone but it still did not appear. Any help? Thanks.

Hi, since yesterday both monitors shut off and lose signal while pc keeps running in the background. The sound keeps going but for few seconds more and then stops. Then i restart pc and everything is back until it does it again. Yesterday, at one point, the monitors kept shutting down everytime...

Athlon x2 220 2.80GHz Geforce gtx 960 Load usage 100 cpu Load usage gpu 91

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pater_PIG3ON/saved/ZTWBP6 Are there any changes I can make for a cheaper build? Its my first one. Shooting for 1440p but Im now starting to think of going for 1080.

Ok so i've had windows 7 for a long time, its on my normal hard drive. I own an SSD but I haven't put my operating system on it yet. Looking to just get windows 10 for my SSD and get rid of windows 7 on my normal hard drive. How do i go about on doing this?

when im running around touaints main city npcs will pop in at around 50m im running a gtx 1080

What GPU mining pc could I build for $10,000, and how much would it earn me.

I need to attach 10 USB 3.0 external hard drives which are powered over USB, to a powered USB HUB ( http://www.orico.cc/goods.php?id=5547 ) but it's adapter is only 12V 3A so it does not give enough power to use all 10 drives at the same time with it. Is it possible (ie. safe) to attach it to a...

I would really like to purchase this prebuild. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/scan-gamer-intel-core-i7-7700-kaby-lake-8gb-ddr4-8gb-evga-gtx-1070-sc-1tb-hdd-win-10 I would like to know if the power supply is good enough for this build and if not, why scan would use it?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/RainOfPain125/saved/Rvd4D3 I know I cheaped out on case - since I don't particularly care about the looks. But just in case you know of a better one for around the same price (maybe better cable management or better pre-installed fans) please tell Also the GPU I...