PC hardware

Forum discussion tagged with PC hardware.
  1. Luis Ra

    Question How do I fix my bricked pc?

    Hello Toms Hardware. It’s my first build and I screwed up and I accidentally deleted my BIOS from control panel. I already had my ssd with a operating system ready to go. old motherboard: b450m gigabyte WiFi pro d3s I install the new motherboard cool. Now booting my pc I get an error saying...
  2. PandaOW

    [SOLVED] Massive decrease in PC performance both in and out of games ?

    About 5 days ago my PC's performance significantly dropped, I first noticed it in game (Overwatch) and then even in chrome browsing and general PC loading times. This dropped my fps in Overwatch from a consistent 165 (could handle 200 stable but I wanted to match my monitor refresh rate) to a...
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    [SOLVED] Need help building gaming pc

    Hi I've build 4 PCS in my lifetime so I mostly know what I'm doing .But last week I started building a gaming pc for a mate and I can't work out where one of the cables goes any help would be appreciated the cable comes from the front of the case where the power botton/USB ports are. Here's a...
  4. J

    Question Ryzen Situation - 4K PC on budget $1400?

    Hey Guys!! I know there's already a post exist for 4K budget PC build guide. I'm confused and frustrated because i cant decide what choose and there are reasons for it. I'm suffering from too much price variation due to taxes and supply issues in my country. I live in india and since 2018...
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    Question Frustrating FPS and LAG issues for AC SYNDICATE even after changing the settings to lowest possible through .ini file and res to 800x600

    Even after changing the settings to lowest possible through .ini file and res to 800x600, i'm getting absolutely unplayabale FPS. Build: i5, 6GB, GT 730 1gb DDR5. Not ideal ik, but should be playable at those settings. I actually think that some other problem and not the build is the reason for...
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    Question Aorus xtreme rtx 2080ti or Asus Rog Strix 011g 2080ti

    Main question is whats the biggest difference between the two? Especially noise level wise? I like aorus's RGB fans but i heard the xtreme card runs much louder then Asus Strix model. Planning to buy one of the two.
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    [SOLVED] i9 9900k rtx 2080ti 1080p bottleneck performance impact?

    I have a build I am planning to get created, have been doing a lot of research but no clear answer at least in my eyes. I will post the build here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zqH8D2 My question is: I know there will be bottle-necking at 1080p, so what will the performance impact be? Any sort...
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    Question My pc is crashing randomly!

    Hi, I was recently playing a game and my pc crashed. It restarted but after signing in it crashed again. After crashing before booting again, it posted. Please help me. Specs i5 9600k Z370 G 16gb 2400mhz 512gb crucial ssd Silverston 600w fm bronze Phanteks P300 Thanks in advance
  9. J

    I need some help

    So for some reason lately my computer has been acting up and I have no clue what it can possibly be. For example my headphones I can hear people through them but for some reason I can't talk though them at all. Two I have a Logitech keyboard where it has LED lights inside of them and all of a...
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    what is a safe temp for a r9 280x?

    What is a safe temp for an sapphire r9 280x vapor-x if i want it to live for 2-3 years. When it runs About 3-8 hours a day?
  11. C

    Upgrading XPS 8300 PSU/GPU - (1) Do I need to buy a new high end mobo? (2) What is the real peak wattage of the GTX 970?

    Like many others out there, I'm about to upgrade my 5-year old Dell XPS 8300 desktop. This system came fitted with a 460W OEM PSU and a Radeon HD 5770. I'm set on installing a 600W EVGA PSU and a EVGA GTX 970 (reference style blower design, no ACX 2.0 fans) to replace these outdated components...
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    Computer case fans question

    Hello ! (english is not my native language, sorry) I have a Xigmatek Mach case (do yourself a favor a never buy that, it's really cheap). It has 3 preinstalled fans with possibility of 2 more on the side panel. It happen that i have 2 spare fan lying in a corner, so i thought i'd put them in my...