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  1. CthulhuCuz

    Question Using a GPU from a PC with a bad MB?

    Hi, as part of a bonding experience with my dad I thought we could build us both new computers. Mine had went out last year due to poor cable management (prebuilt) causing a short to hit the motherboard. It had a 3080 in it though, and I'd been assured that the GPU was fine. My dad, however...
  2. linxxln

    Question My PC crashes when playing any Battleeye game

    My computer freezes, the audio in my headphones make a pop sound when it freezes, and after ~15 seconds, it turns off and turns itself back on. I have no idea what's going on. - SPECS: IBUYPOWER Y40 ( Y40BI7N4703 ) got from BestBuy, can't find exact model but this is closest OS: Win11 HOME GPU...
  3. Ali_Asghar

    [SOLVED] Help with system bottleneck ?

    Hi Guys , Well 2 weeks ago my GPU burned up and the repair guy put a GT 630 in and im still waiting for the 3080 Ti to get repaired , and probably i have a lot of bottlenecking. Is there any simple way to make it better untill my GPU gets fixed ?
  4. A

    Question What Storage is better?

    Hello so i need help deciding on what storage i should choose. I don't know is m.2 is better for gaming than a normal ssd. either this, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/wd-black-sn770-2tb-ssd-m.2-2280-nvme-pcie-4.0-solid-state-drive-wds200t3x0-hd-58g-wd.html or this...
  5. jumbo_trucker

    Question CPU_PC - Replacement New Gen

    Hi, I would like to replace-upgrade the current CPU with a new and more performing one; - I use PC mainly for video-audio editing and sometimes gaming; And for CAD programs or 2D and 3D design in general. - In the future an audio capture card will also be used, since I will usethe electronic...
  6. K

    Question If PC restarts and its not PSU, RAM, MOBO what is?

    PC enthusiast, may be rookie to this forum place BUT, i've been dealing with an upgrade scheme of mine where i been trying to get good hardware for good price etc for an idea specs are MOBO: a320m-k -> a520i ac Ram: 24gb Unknown -> 32gb kingston fury Psu: evga 450 -> evga 600bq -> sfx pro...
  7. T

    Question What could be this sound, should I be worried?

    Hello, I just got my pc back from the repair shop after I changed some components and it's making a weird sound scratching, I am not sure if it's normal or if I should look into it, also if somebody has had something similar? Sometimes it's louder others is a lot quieter. Sound...
  8. HDS445

    Question hp prodesk 400 g5 startup problems

    Hello all, I have the following problem: I recently bought a hp prodesk 400 g5 SFF with i5 8500 and installed a couple of ram sticks but it does not start. When i press the power switch there is a white light for the hdd and it is illuminated while the button is on, then turns off and the pc...
  9. PCN00B123

    Question PC turnts itself off after 30 seconds

    So my dad took my brother's PC and got it back today. However, now it only turns on for about 35 seconds, with what sounds like the fans at full speed. It then proceeds to turn itself off, and during this, there's no display at all. I've seen people online with similar problems assuming it may...
  10. Encleaver

    [SOLVED] PC wont turn on

    Hello! Not sure where to post it, but hope here is fine. 2 years ago i built my 1st pc. Motherboard: Asus rog z790e CPU: 13900K GPU: Rtx 4090 RAM: Corsair vengeance ddr5 6000 PSU: Asus thor 1200w psu Today after coming home from work PC didnt want to turn on. Nothing happened when i presesd...
  11. A

    Question Corrupted NVME SSD

    Hey, so I was using my PC and then the electricity is gone and my PC got shutdown while I was working and after that then I turned on, windows system was corrupted, then I tried to reset and reinstall windows using bootable pendrive but it's not working (actually the SSD isn't showing in the...
  12. R

    Question HELP: PC Screens go black, CPU cooler/system bugs out

    I built this PC about a month and a half ago, all parts purcahsed off amazon excpet CPU cooler which was bought from B&H. All drivers and updates are up to date. Parts are as follows: - Motherboard - MSI Z790 Gaming Plus Wifi-AMZ - CPU: Intel Core i7-13700KF - GPU: ASUS Dual DeForce RTX 4070...
  13. Sheraz bloger

    Question Need help about graphics card for video games and video edeting

    Hello i am a PC gamer and yt gaing content creator. I wants to upgrade my pc. So i need your help to chose a goood grapgics card for gaing and video edeting. Thanks a lot. WQaiting for your reply.
  14. M

    Question PC won't boot every time since changing the motherboard ?

    Hello all, Specs MBD: ASRock Z370 Pro4 CPU: i5-9600k RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance 3600Mhz (Running only on 2666Mhz because of the CPU) GPU: GTX 1060 6GB SSD1: HP EX950 M.2 512GB SSD2: SanDisk PLUS 1000GB I don't usually post often since there is plenty of solved issues to look up but I can't...
  15. A

    Question Trouble finding decent DAC that doesn't use RCA.

    I'm using the old Logitech X-530 5.1 surround speakers on my PC and I need an optical to analog converter that does not use RCA cables. These speakers only have 3x 3.5mm jacks. Black (Rear Left/Right), Orange (Center/Sub), and Green (Front left/right). The sub is powered so I don't need an...
  16. S

    Question Help with PC/Gaming Input Lag

    I have the following gaming setup - CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K - Mobo: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI - - RAM: G.Skill Trident Z 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 Memory - Storage: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD - GPU: MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER - PSU: Corsair PSU...
  17. F

    DIY Pegboard 2ft x 4ft for custom keyboards - gamers

    My 19 year old son is a PC gamer having built his own PC and doing what gamers do. He struck up building custom keyboards and wanted a way to mount and display them. I helped him to build a 2ft x 4ft custom pegboard with mount to do this. Here is a quick video of father and son time building...
  18. Mattotk

    Question Pc restarts when opening or playing some games .

    Solved: The problem was in the PSU, the fan was failing and overheating it, after a fan swap, it worked fine without problems. Hello there, first of all, thanks for reading, and possibly providing any info about the possible cause of the problem. 2 days ago I opened a football game, Efootball...
  19. Keeper916

    Question PC won't download Windows ?

    My brand new custom built PC will not download Windows at all! Right when i boot into my m.2 drive it BSODs everytime without fail. Ive tried everything I could think of and tested every single part . But for some reason it still will not download Windows. My specs : Ryzen 7 5800X, 1050 Ti...
  20. twgamerbuilder

    Question My PC keeps randomly power-cycling ?

    My PC at random will completely shut down and instantly turn back on again. Thing's ive already tried that haven't helped: 1. New outlet and power cord 2. Replacing the Power Supply with a 850w (I've been running a 750w for years) 3. Resetting Windows 10 and the CMOS 4. Reseating, the RAM, CPU...
  21. LuckyBrandon069

    Question Intel i9 14th gen cpu temps under a Dark Rock Pro 5 Fan

    Hey!!! I recently built my first gaming PC and after playing cyberpunk for an hour I went to check my CPU temps. It was at 82 degrees Celsius, and I noticed that on idle at the home screen with only discord on my CPU temps have been anywhere between 55 to 60 degrees. Does this call for any...
  22. L

    Question How can i connect an optical audio cable to a PC that doesn't have an optical audio port ?

    I just got a Samsung HW-C460 soundbar and i tried connecting it to my PC with USB-A to USB-A but it won't connect (it says no usb). so I'm assuming now that i need to connect it with the optical audio cable, but my motherboard doesn't have an optical audio port on it. Does anyone know if theres...
  23. L

    Question PC freezes 30sec after booting up. Need Help Please

    Problem started when my pc would restart the whole system off, then sometimes it does the blue screen. This happens in the span of like 3mins after booting up. Now my PC freezes 30sec after booting up and all the fans are still working. I have 4x8gb ram sticks and tried using 2 and...
  24. m4r1n7

    Question Bulding A PC, what to choose?RTX 4070 TI super OR 4080 super for 2k 2560 x1440res 144hz gaming, or even rtx 3090 (can get full build cheaper) ?

    This is my future config: CPU: Ryzen 7800x3d GPU: RTX 4070ti strix super or strix 4080 ? MEMORY: 2x16gb corsair vengeance 6000mhz MOBO: B650 E E STRIX ASUS PSU: TX750M 750W 80+ GOLD MONITOR: above 144hz 1ms 2k cooler: BE QUIET PURE ROCK 2 Is it worth it to go with 4080 or stick with this build...
  25. O

    Question pc powers on but no display. power button won't turn off.

    it was working fine, using APU. I tried to put a GPU in just for a test but it didn't work, so I removed it and when I turned it on the PC didn't boot anymore. the PC turns on, everything works, fans spinning (no beeps) and the power button doesn't turn off. I've tested 3 different monitors...
  26. Nischal112342

    Question PC or PSU acting weird turned oon and turned off in few second.

    [Moderator edit to break up one solid paragraph of text.] Can someone help me figure out the problem I am scared and can't get a nap. Basically in the morning my PC was running fine i shutdown my pc and turned off PSU, after 2 hour next time i turned on PSU and pressed power button PC turned...
  27. L

    Question PC is making weird noise?

    Hey guys, today I realized that my computer was making a weird noise when it was turned on. I opened it to record the audio and caught it on tape, but I do not know what it is since I couldn't physically see any issues. Here's the audio file: You can hear the noise at 00:20. I am running a RX...
  28. W

    Question Are PowerColor GPUs good?

    The GPU I want, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super, isn't currently available, so I'm thinking of buying an equivalent - PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 Fighter 8GB GDDR6. That GPU is produced by PowerColor, but I have never heard of this brand. Can someone tell me if this is a reputable brand or should I...
  29. InNeedOfHelpASAP

    Question Why is my computer not booting up? VGA light on + keyboard and mouse not functioning

    Hello. For the past day I have been having problems with my pc. The problem ocurred when I was loading up a game and then my pc just crashed. Then when trying to boot up my pc, it connected to the monitor, but did showed a black screen. My mouse and keyboard would occasionally flash their rgb...
  30. O

    [SOLVED] PC is booting directly into Windows without showing the BIOS or boot logo

    My PC is booting directly into Windows without showing the BIOS or boot logo This problem does not persist, sometimes it happens and sometimes it does not. My device specifications: HP Z230 I don't have a GPU but the device is connected directly to the DisplayPort of motherboard
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    Question Will BIOS get corrupted If I leave the motherboard for about 12 months without any power ?

    I bought a mid-range motherboard that came out the factory 2 months ago. I will use it for a future PC build I'm planning, but I'm not actively working on it. The question is: If I leave the motherboard for about 12 months without power (it won't be unpacked and connected to a power supply for...
  32. A

    Question What parts need a upgrade to my system?

    Hello all. I'm thinking my PC could do with an upgrade but not sure what part/parts would be more priority to upgrade. Here are my specs: Motherboard: ROG Strix X570-F Gaming CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT PSU: Corsair RM 750X RAM: Ballistix 16GB Thank You.
  33. Darklife124

    Question PC restarts when gaming ?

    Hi guys, I've been having this issue with my PC for a while. Sometimes when under load, it will just restart by itself. I've changed out the PSU and motherboard but it didn't solve my issue. I attached my event viewer log. It happened at 11:53AM. Please help!~ Thanks! -->LOG<-- My PC spec...
  34. K

    Question Cant Watch videos/streams or sometimes even listen to music while playing games. brand new pc

    Recently got a new pc i9-14900kf, 4070 ti super, 32gb 6400, good temps. So the lag im getting isnt frame drops. Basically if im trying to watch a stream and play the stream will lag and not play unless i alt-tab. same with videos if its on HD it will lag if i am playing but fixes as soon as i...
  35. J

    Question PC and Monitor issue

    Hey! I recently got a new PC, monitor, keyboard and headset off of a delivery app. When the pc came it was already set up, so all thought i had to do was put all the cables in. So I put them all in correctly as well as my hdmi into my pc and monitor. But for some reason, the pc won’t turn on and...
  36. M

    Question Upgrading CPU from 12400f

    Hello. So far I have i5 12400f and in most games that are CPU intensive, my PC simply choke. I want to to get 13600K without need to upgrade mobo (I have GIGABYTE B660M Gaming X DDR4,) and powersupply ( I have SILENTIUMPC Vero L3 700W 80 Plus Bronze,). But in some near future I also plan to...
  37. A

    Question weird noise from my pc

    Good evening, I need your precious help to find the origin of a noise I've been having since last night on my tower and which is starting to drive me crazy. I have the impression that it could be a fan slightly unscrewed on the PSU (to the ear it sounds like the noise is coming from below) but...
  38. sereinspirit

    Question Why isn't my PC running smoothly? What can I do to upgrade? [Complete Beginner]

    Hi guys, this is more of a general help post but i wasn't sure where to put it. I have a PC that someone built for me last year. I know hardly anything about tech. I was excited but i was soon to find out that it does not smoothly run ANY games or software. It isn't strong enough to run Windows...
  39. T

    Question $1000 build advice

    I'm building a pc with a budget of $1000 and wondering if all these parts are compatible or just some general advice. Thank you. CPU: r5 7600x CPU cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: MSI PRO A620M-E RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)...
  40. P

    Question Need to know if my psu can handle all this

    Hello everyone. I have this pc: CPU: intel xeon e3 1270 v3 3,5ghz RAM: 1X8GB ddr3 1600mhz 1x4GB ddr3 1600mhz GPU: Geforce 1060 GTX 6gb (edited) STORAGE: SSD kingston 500 gb MOTHERBOARD: asus h81m-k PSU: SENTEY 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE HBP600-GS...