Overdrive

Forum discussion tagged with Overdrive.
  1. m4r1n7

    Question What setting do I need to enable to get my Ryzen 7800X3D to run at 5GHz ?

    I have expo ram 6000mhz 2x32gb ddr5 Ive seen my cpu is limited to 4,9ghz but around 4850mhz boost which settings do I need to tweak here for PBO enhacment or enabled? and do I need to enable this "medium load boostit" thingy? here is the picture on ASUS strix b650E E mobo...
  2. PetarStev

    Question AOC 27G2U Setup

    So this a G-Sync compatible monitor. Do I need to enable FreeSync in the OSD settings then enable G-Sync for it to work? Also what are the best overdrive and colour settings for this model?
  3. B

    Question Can I change my processor? puedo cambiar mi procesador

    Y si puedo, ¿cuál sería? y si puedo cual seria? https://prnt.sc/n74s0w
  4. K

    Question usb wont format even with diskpart

    my kingston data traveler 32gb wont format i tried to use disk part to clean the usb and create a new partition but evry time i use the commands (like clean. CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY ) i get this : error DiskPart has encountered an error: The system cannot find the file specified. See the...
  5. RTTribz

    Question $1000 build guide help plz

    Hello! Soft budget, willing to spend more (or less) based on justification. I built a rig back in 2013 and would love to upgrade, however at this point it might be easier to just start a new build. Any advice for somebody who has been out of touch since ivy bridge lol
  6. S

    Question New Seagate 4TB Drive (ST4000DM004) Drive -Did I Get A Bad Drive ?

    Just got a new Seagate 4TB Drive (ST4000DM004) as my main data drive. OS runs on my exclusive OS drive which is a Samsung SSD. Now this new drive has been plugged into the SATA3 port of my motherboard. I initialized and then partitioned using GPT (3 equal partitions). 1. Firstly I ran Crystal...
  7. K

    Question Boot Up Problem

    Hi I have no idea whether or not this is the right place to put this question if not moderators will surely move it to the right place. For some reason unknown to me I have a small problem with booting up my PC. I'll try to explain it the best way I can step by step. I press the power button...
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    HDMI Connection Working with One PC, but not the other? (Same GPU, Same Monitor)

    I have a problem which ruined my dual monitor setup and I have no Idea where to even begin solving it. Check this situation: 1.I have a monitor which is connected to my PC #1 using a VGA cable + VGA to HDMI adapter (bc gtx 960 doesn't have a vga connection) and it shows a black screen 2. I...
  9. K

    Samsung 860 EVO SATA III 250 GB

    Hello. Few days ago i replaced my HDD because it had damaged cells with the Samsung 860 EVO SATA III 250 GB ssd. Since im new to ssd-s i did read a bit and saw that there is a software called samsung magician. So i downloaded it. I have a question: 1. What does the S.M.A.R.T. button do below...
  10. J

    [SOLVED] New dude building first computer

    Recently got into gaming for the first time with some games that my in-laws showed me (ARK, Destiny, Rocket League). I really wish I could play them but I just have an awful laptop. So this is what I put together on pcpartpicker. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jbaker12/saved/4B47WZ I am...
  11. A

    Can I install a 2400mhz memory in my 2133mhz mb

    Memory upgrade information Dual channel memory architecture Two DDR4 UDIMM (288-pin) sockets Supports up to PC4-17000 (DRR4-2133) I already have a 4gb memory of the same architecture as above. I am thinking of upgrading the memory to 8gb, so should i get a 2400 mhz ram or 2133 mhz...
  12. D

    [SOLVED] DHCP Client error 1002 followed by DNS Client error 1014

    I really, I mean REALLY need help. For the last two months, I have been experiencing connection drops for like 3 seconds every 15 to 30 minutes. It causes disconnection from games and interrupts downloads and videos. When I check Event Viewer immediatly after connection drop occurs, I see these...
  13. J

    [SOLVED] First Gaming PC Build Advice Needed [$1500]

    Hello everyone. A good friend of mine is looking for build advice on his first gaming PC. He will also be needing a monitor and wants to spend around $1500 or so for everything. What do you guys/gals recommend? Thanks a lot! I greatly appreciate it.
  14. N

    [SOLVED] Is a Ryzen 5 2600 compatible with X370 Krait Gaming MOBO?

    Is it compatible? And will I be able to overclock the cpu with this motherboard?
  15. F

    [SOLVED] How to change download folder? Windows 10

    I just got a new SSD, installed OS there and I want the rest (data etc) to be stored on HDD. Whenever I try to download something from the internet it gets saved in SSD>Users>My Name> Downloads. How can I stop that?
  16. T

    [SOLVED] Please rate my DIY build!?

    I am building a new PC for myself and I have done a bunch of research and I think this set up will give the best bang for my buck and still allow me to upgrade in the future when I have more capital any input would be very much appreciated. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hHmbzY
  17. G

    Choosing a new x299 board

    Hi all. My x299 MB is slowly leaving this world, and I need to replace it. I've read many reviews of x299 boards ( including Toms hardware), and I cant decide on one. My computer doubles for my gaming rig, and runs my wife's PhD research in genetics and bioinformatics. I was looking at MSI...
  18. xxscienceboyxx

    [SOLVED] Is 3.6 gHz good enough for 3D modelling?

    Hello! I know that low clock speeds are not good for rendering, so I wanted to know if 3.6 gHz is enough for 3D modelling. I am getting a TR 1920x and a used 1080 ti. Is this a good GPU rendering build? Also I might do Adobe premiere, or a free alternative. And instead of a 1920x, should I get a...
  19. T

    [SOLVED] Battlefield 5 low FPS? HELP

    i7 7700k overclocked to 4.8 Ghz (hyperthreading enabled, without it I get even lower FPS) 16 GB 2666 mhz RAM with XMP enabled EVGA GTX 1080 TI SC2 Gaming overclocked Gigabyte Aorus Z270X Gaming 5 motherboard 2560x1440p 144hz G-sync monitor So I'm getting drops sometimes below 60, average FPS is...
  20. K

    Red lines scanner

    Helo I have a problem in scanner hp g3010 When i scan document whit device I see horizental red lines in result scan
  21. 2

    8th Grade Motherboard Project

    I am an 8th Grader who is trying to make a mechanism involving a motherboard that can display LED Lights with an input from buttons and switches, do you have any tips on what materials I should get?
  22. D

    Question about cpu cooler

    Hi, this is the first time I'm gonna upgrade my cpu. Currently I have i3 7100 with the stock cooler, and I'm gonna upgrade to i7 7700k. Which cooler should I buy if I'm not interested in overclocking it?
  23. F

    A question regarding RAM

    Hey guys, I have a question about RAM. Let's say there are two PCs. They have the same components, only difference is one has 4gb RAM and the other has 8gb ram. Same speed. If let's say they play a game that uses around 2gb of ram whilst running and they have all background tasks closed. Will...
  24. B

    New system build please help?

    I currently have I7 8700k MSI z370 gaming pro carbon 16gb ddr4 3000mhz ram MSI gtx 1080 Soundblaster zx Evga 850 watt psu Corsair h115i pro I built this system the other day every thing is okay everything was okay installed Windows 10 64 bit from usb updated all drivers BIOS and drivers...
  25. C

    Need help Looking for a good Cheap "Mid Gaming" Laptop

    i need it to be around 500$ - 300$ aud and in Australia shipping im wanting a i3 or i5 core inside 4gb of ram and 1 or 2 gb of dedicated graphics ram thing Not second hand, Brand new and 5 hours of battery cause i find perfect ones but they only ship in India (amazon.in) < the India version...
  26. T

    GPU Fan Connector

    Hi guys, just got a new pc! I got a nvidia GeForce gtx 1050ti and a msi z370 gaming pro carbon ac motherboard. On the GPU box it says I can connect my GPU to a system fan header on my motherboard, however in the box for my motherboard I can see a 3 pin female to female connector, will this work...
  27. S

    My windows don't boot at once but get boots at 2 time

    When I press my power button on acer nitro 5 then the Acer logo appears as usual but it won't boot it get fix at Acer logo only .... So I again press my power button to restart it ... So when I press power button second time then it boots normally ..... This problem occurs every time whenever I...
  28. I

    so i have a question

    i want to build my first pc and it's really expensive like 6k but i don't know if the parts i have in my cart at amazon come with the neccesary cables so could you please tell me if i need to buy extra cables and which ones? my components are intel i9 7900X Nvidia GTX 1080 TI 11GB ASUS ROG STRIX...
  29. S

    How can I set up gaming headset mic to hear my own voice through headphones on windows 10?

    I've tried half a dozen headsets, and none work so I can hear my own voice when speaking into headset mic. I can hear other caller, and he can hear me, but I want to hear my own voice in my own headphones when I speak. Only set that can do that that works for now is the Logitech h540, had to...
  30. T

    PC freezes and goes to black or random color screen after an hour of playing games

    My PC crashes after about an hour of playing any game ( The Forest, Ghost Recon Wildlands) my GPU, CPU and motherboard are new ( GPU: Evga Gtx 1070, CPU: Ryzen 5 1600, MB: MSI B350 PC MATE, my PSU is quite old and I'm not sure if that could be the isssue because my old pc build had sometimes the...
  31. D

    Dedicated GPU undetected or is missing

    Hey guys I'm having a problem here. I factory reset my laptop yesterday. When I turned it on after resetting it, I checked the Device Manager and under Display Adapters, I only see my integrated GPU. I know this laptop has a dedicated GPU which is a Radeon R5 M330. (BTW my Laptop is a Lenovo...
  32. G

    Laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi (Acer Aspire E5-575G)

    I reset my router yesterday, and my laptop won't connect to Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi is visible, but when I input the password it won't connect. This is only a problem for my Acer laptop - my wife's MacBook, her iPhone, and my android phone all connect just fine. Any advice?
  33. N

    Need Advice on PC Build

    Hello, my name is Rickey and I'm looking to build myself a new pc for gaming. My purpose is for gaming and light video recording of games to upload to various gaming hubs on steam for my friends. My budget is about 2000 us dollars but can stretch it to 2500 if needed. But prefer no more than...
  34. Gio1897

    Corsair 570X airflow

    Hi, I have a question about Coraair 570x airflow. I love the case design. I'm one step away from making the upgrade. I currently have Phanteks evolv atx. Airflow is below average. I'm wondering how does 570x compare to evolv? My cpu is cooked by NZXT X42 AIO and GPU is air cooled. I can add an...
  35. I

    Will this pc build work i5-6400 GTX 1050 TI

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Rzt6Bb I already have the 2x4GB RAM sticks in my prebuilt pc and the i5-6400 CPU, so could i reuse those in the new computer and new motherboard? Overall would you think this build would work and be decent to run fortnite and other games at medium/high settings...
  36. G

    Cougar Panzer EVO RGB ATX Case Review: Bigger, Brighter, Better

    Dubbed the "RGB Crystaline Titan" this chassis not only features dynamic styling and fancy RGB lighting, it has outstanding cooling performance and more than enough space for even the largest of PC builds. Cougar Panzer EVO RGB ATX Case Review: Bigger, Brighter, Better : Read more
  37. H

    my laptop keyboard keeps trying random letters when I press certain keys window 8

    Please help. I need help for my keyboard, it doesn't work. I will be waiting for the answer.
  38. R

    Please help. My integrated graphics performs better than dedicated graphics??

    This laptop confuses me. I bought an Asus laptop about a year ago and these are the specs: CPU - Intel i5 - 7200U @2.5 GHz RAM - 8192 MB Intergrated Graphics - Intel HD graphics 620 Dedicated - Nvidia GeForce 940MX I only really play league of legends on my laptop. When I choose to run it...
  39. kcarbotte

    Arctic Makes A Passive Cooler For AM4 APUs

    Arctic rolls out a passive heatsink for low-powered AM4 processors like AMD’s new low-powered Ryzen GE processors and Bristol Ridge APU lineup. Arctic Makes A Passive Cooler For AM4 APUs : Read more
  40. D

    Dual boot Windows and Ubuntu on ssd + hdd

    Hi, I have in the past tried dual booting my old laptop (with only HDD), and it did not work out well. This time I want to try dual booting my new laptop - 256gb ssd and 1tb hdd, with both Windows and Ubuntu os on the ssd and the storage on hdd. I was wondering if someone could please provide...