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  1. editor1

    [SOLVED] how did windows send web page to different device ?

    Hi I was trying to use paypal online the other day. I always get the page to crash after 45sec-1min an 1/2 after it ask me to clike the icon if I want to stay connected. So why and how does windows do this:
  2. D

    Upgrading laptop screen?

    I have a dell g3 I want to upgrade the screen for. I found this 120 hz screen that should be a decent upgrade from my 60 hz screen especially for overwatch. This is the screen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWSWX4Q/?coliid=IVN2UJDMMOQM1&colid=PR0IV7QF0WUF&psc=0. And heres the tutorial Im gonna...
  3. F

    should i buy new CPU or cheap cpu + gpu ?

    I'm want to upgrade my current pc, but i don't have enough money to buy both great cpu + great gpu. I'm alredy have gtx750ti, it can't run new games on high graphics, but at least it can run games with pretty good framerate. So i was wondering, should i buy cheap ryzen 3 1200, and gtx1050ti, or...
  4. X

    Help me decide between 2 proposed gaming rigs

    Hello everyone, So I am staying in the United Arab Emirates Temporarily (only 2 years from now) for work, and i thought why not pursue a 2-year MSC course (following my bachelors) in Civil Engineering while i am here. and since I am a gamer (much less gaming at the moment because of work), i...
  5. S

    Dead PC probably due to GPU? Help!

    Hi everyone I've already dealt with this seeming faulty gpu. Some time ago I started experiencing weird chessboard artifacts. Got the pc for a check and the guy did something to the gpu and changed some configs and so far it was running awesome for one or two months. However, a week ago, it...
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    What are the differences in these ram sticks? and how do I tell which one I have?

    $96.99 https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC4-24000-Desktop-memory/dp/B07B4FRMGV $78.75 https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2400MHz-PC4-19200-Memory/dp/B01ARHBBPS/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QE0JQ01S7VE191TX8VAY&dpID=41fGQgRH9hL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
  7. E

    Reuse Noctua NHD15 for i7 8700k on z370?

    I want to upgrade my trusty old i7 4790k and was wondering if I could simply reuse my Noctua NHD15. Will the brackets/holes still line up with z370 mobo? Will it be as simple as taking the beastly cooler off one mobo and slapping it on the other?
  8. T

    CPU Driver Install

    Do I need a driver for my AMD FX 4170 CPU. I have installed the other divices drivers and I was told my AMD FX 4170 DIDN'T need drivers. My pc is running good now but will i download the drivers for the cpu
  9. A

    constant fps drops

    Hello, I would appreciate if someone could help me. So the problem is that while I'm playing video games (does not matter what games, same thing with most of them, even older ones) at first fps is fine, but few minutes into the game my fps starts to drop to like 5-15, stays for couple of seconds...
  10. J

    Is the upgrade worth the cost?

    So I am planning on building either a 4k or 144hz gaming setup. Most likely probably 4k and I am upgrading my gpu to a 1080ti and my monitor to probably a 4k one. The issue is my cpu and mobo are slightly older I have the white version of the Asus z170-A and an i5-6500. I'm not sure if it's...
  11. S

    Connecting a 3-Pin fan on the GA-AB350M-Gaming 3

    Just to clarify I'm really bad when it comes to computers and components. So I wan't to buy new fans for my PC, specifically these: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-AF120-Quiet-High-Airflow/dp/B00F6S0XJO which you connect with 3-pin. But when I look at the specifications for my motherboard I can't...
  12. R

    Gpu not detected

    I just bought new gt1030 but my PC is not detcting it only basic display adapter is showing under device manager also I'm not able to install drivers i checked gpu requirements and my PC is ok with it also my friend with rig has it's gpu working only difference in my PC and his is that mine is...
  13. DavidVioMC

    External GPU to an old laptop?

    I currently have an HP Compaq 6730b laptop which recently I upgraded the CPU from Core 2 Duo to an Core 2 Extreme and 500GB SSD and now it runs all CPU based games and applications without an issue and it's super fast. But it's lacking when it comes to graphics, it just has Intel integrated...
  14. M

    Threadripper 1950x stuttering.

    I just completed a personal workstation build but its got a really bad stuttering problem that I can't seem to pin point. Upon boot there is often a 5-7 second long stutter that is the most noticeable. Most of the time I notice it while listening to audio, the audio will distort when the system...
  15. A

    Cod bo3 graphics card

    Hello all .... I have recently run acrossed an old win7 64bit computer. With a intel E5800 processor and an on-board intel GMA x4500 graphics with 3GB ddr3 RAM. I intend on running COD blk ops3 .... Money is tight .... But what all would i need to upgrade for this to run decently?
  16. M

    High Speedtest Results : But Low PC Speed...

    All 3 PCs (Win 7 & 8.1) speed tested at fast 100mbps UP and Download. However, my TD Ameritrade page takes 5 minutes to open, and the trading platform is VERY S L O W. The TD techs say it's not on their end. This is extremely frustrating, particularly in light of all the current market...
  17. R

    Hooking up whole house ethernet via gateway hub

    There is a similar thread on this topic from Dec 2017 but it won't help me because my network panel is different. I have a home built in 2002 with ethernet jacks in most rooms, but only the one in my office is activated. The residential gateway hub box says "Technology by Greyfox", model no...
  18. E

    Mesh network to work with current setup

    Hello. I have the Verizon gateway router and sometimes the WiFi in my house is painfully slow. Would a mesh network thing like erros or google WiFi help with this? Thank you!
  19. E

    GPU and CPU fan not working and 0rpm

    Mobo: Gigabyte AB350 gaming 3 CPU: ryzen 3 1300x GPU: gtx 1050 g1 gaming RAM: Geil Evo X 2x4gb PSU: Aigo 500w My pc was good when i bought back yesterday but the next day when i on my pc the water cooler's Led (Auraflow) is blinking and fans not working and for the gpu the rgb lighting no...
  20. L

    Ryzen 5 1600/k vs Intel i5 8600k unlocked

    Since both of the cpu can oc. Which one is better for gaming while streaming? Ryzen 5 1600/k has 6core 12 threads, cache 19mb I5 8600k unlocked has 6 core 6 threads, cache 9mb What is the threads means and cache? And which is better for me to build my pc
  21. J

    Will a Ryzen 7 1700 8 Core Bottleneck with a 1080 ti?

    Title explains it all.
  22. D

    Put an ssd as primary storage

    I'm just after buying a new ssd and want to install it into my laptop. I want to move the hdd to the where the optical drive is. I also want the new ssd to be the primary memory and I don't know how to do that. I currently have everything in the laptop and the ssd is seen. Thanks in advance
  23. D

    Clevo PA71HS-G VS Alienware 17 R4 for Gaming Laptop

    I've been looking for a new 17in gaming laptop for a while now and I think I've finally decided that I want one with a 1070 in it. After doing some research I've come across two options that seem appealing while also not breaking the bank. The first is the Alienware 17 R4. It's on sale at...
  24. K

    Bloody v7m problem

    Bought Bloody v7m today. After plugging mouse to pc, it didn't work. Unplugged and searched in google to how to fix it, didn't find a thing about it. Plugged again, waited like for 10 minutes. Saw a spark at usb port, thought something not serious, unplugged and plugged again. Waited like 5-6...
  25. M

    Help with Asus Prime Z270-A

    Ok, so I bought the "Corsair Spec Alpha case" and it had a USB 3.0 in the case that I connected (it powered 2 front fans + fan controller) to my first motherboard "Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 B150" that I made a mistake buying, so I got this new "Asus Prime Z270-A" when I connect them, my 2 front fans...
  26. K

    Choosing a good speaker for PC

    Hello everyone! First of all let me thank in advance anyone who's willing to help me choosing one of the following speakers: 1. LOGITECH SPEAKER 2. GENIUS SPEAKER I personaly love the Genius Scorpio over the Logitech one... but the logitec kinda looks that it could do a better job than the...
  27. D

    How do I tell what part of my computer is broken?

    I really want to take this opportunity to learn more about computers in general and I want to fix it myself. My Retina Macbook Pro suddenly died with a faint burning smell. It was plugged in and fully charged, and even now the charge chord will light up green when I plug it in. Power button...
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    How good is a gtx 1060 3gb?

    Is a gtx 1060 3gb going to be able to run rust well?
  29. B

    CPU and Motherboard Combo

    Hey there guys I just wanted to ask if the Msi B350 Gaming Plus and the Ryzen 5 1600 is a good pair? I was originally gonna go with the B350 Tomahawk but I was hearing a lot about how the bios that comes with the Motherboard doesn't support a Ryzen 5 1600. So just to be on the safe side I think...
  30. KeenanGreen

    Will there be any bottlenecks in this build?

    I've finally picked parts out to upgrade my current build and now I just need to know if there is any bottlenecks in the build :) Case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-GX-200-Vented-Fascia-Gaming/dp/B00XPUFY0I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499319780&sr=8-2&keywords=antec+gx200 GPU...
  31. S

    Budget gaming pc 2017

    I am planning on building a budget pc for gaming (like pubg, battlefield 1 etc.) which I will use for the next 2-3 years before upgrading. Would az270 mobo with the intel g4560 along with a gtx 1050ti make sense so that later on, I can buy an i5-6600k to replace the cpu but keep everything else...
  32. VirtualPenguinGaming

    Anybody got a clue why my GPU's performance is strange?

    My laptop's specs: CPU - AMD A6 6310 @ 2.4Ghz with Radeon R4 6310 Graphics GPU - AMD Radeon R5 M330 RAM - 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz HDD - Some 5400RPM HDD Display - 1366x768 @ 60Hz When I want to play a game, I look at its requirements to see if I could run it and I check some videos using my GPU and...
  33. avidity

    Is this a good PC build for my friend?

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.95 @ shopRBC) Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg Canada) Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($179.99 @ Memory Express)...
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    Black became blue on my monitor

    Just all of a sudden on my monitor (Acer Predator Z271T) everything that has to be black became blue. Its the problem with monitor because when monitor is disconnected the black screen is blue. How to fix this?
  35. T

    Lag in powerful laptop

    my laptop is gs63vr msi it has an i7 6700 processor and 16 GB ram and 1060 gtx gpu so its a powerful laptop , but when i use it for watching movies for example or use programs i found lag in movies delays happens in the scene display for .5 seconds when i use word or Photoshop in writing...
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    Motherboard and CPU cooler for i3 7350K?

    do you have motherboard and HSF recommendation to OC i3 7350K to 5 Ghz or 5.2 Ghz (higher is better)
  37. P

    Is this a good pc?

    Im looking for a new pc to run iRacing. Spec below Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 64-bit Windows Intel Core i3, i5, i7 or better or AMD Bulldozer or better 8 GB of RAM NVidia GeForce 2xx series or better, 1GB+ dedicated video memory, AMD 5xxx series or better, 1GB+ dedicated video memory...
  38. S

    Will my PC boot when my Motherboard has no video output?

    Hi guys I am halfway through building a headless server to use dedicated to plex. The motherboard I have purchased does not have any video outputs(on purpose as once its set up i have no need for a monitor), i originally planned to leave it running 24/7 but in hindsight of saving on the...
  39. M

    What happens if I remove everything from temporary files?

    On Windows 10 there is one sketchy checkbox in temporary files called "downloads folder" with the description "This folder contains files downloaded from the internet". This is whats taking up all the space on my hard drive (Taking up 131GB). Its not letting me see what it contains, should it...
  40. R

    Should i upgrade my motherbord for cpu

    Hello these are my specs Intel, Core i5-2500 (3.30 GHz, 6MB Cache, LGA1155) Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 Kingston, 8GB(4gbx2kit), DDR3, 1333MHz, CL9, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 1070 AMP Extreme So i went nuts and bought a 1070, and i noticed my CPU is bottlenecking at 100% all cores. My Questions #1 Should i...