PCI Express

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    I upgraded my gpu but there is no improvement

    I upgraded from a 1050 to a rx580 and i tried a couple games and there wasnt much improvement. Motherboard - msi b250m vd pro Psu - evga 430w Cpu - Pentium g4560 Ram - 2x4gb
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    [SOLVED] PSU Braided Cables Recommendations??

    I have a Seasonic PSU and im looking for some WHITE braided individually sleeved cable replacements (Para cord looking type) Hopefully a set with everything in so i can pick what i need. Model: PRIME 750 Gold (SSR-750GD Active PFC F3) I did find these ones...
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    [SOLVED] Pc parts compatibility

    Hello, i would like to as if all of these parts are compatible with each other Mobo: Asrock B450m pro4 CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 non x GPU: Sapphire RX580 8Gb nitro+ RAM: G.skill Aegis 16gb 3000Mhz HDD: WD Blue 1tb 7200, Rpm SSD: WD Blue 250Gb M.2 PSU: CX 550m Case: Corsair carbide series spec-04
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    [SOLVED] Can someone recommend a case for my budget build.

    Can someone recommend a case that's under 35 dollars for my budget build. By the way im going for a micro atx moto. Heres my budget build Cpu: amd ryzen 3 2200 Gpu: gtx 1050 Motherboard: havent decided yet Psu: EVGA 450 BT, 80+ Bronze 450W Ram...
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    [SOLVED] Best way to test pc performance

    My specs Gtx 1080 i7 8700 16 gb ram Monitor: 1080p and 144hz and it is a freesync monitor Hey i was wondering what would be the best way to test my pc performance. Any help would be appropriated
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    [SOLVED] Wireless Ethernet Latency problems

    So I have a Realtek 8812BU Wireless LAN 802.11ac USB nic and have recently bought this. After I thought my old one didn't work but it turns out I'm still getting latency problems every couple of minutes I get packet loss or high ping and it will go away within seconds to about 30 seconds I have...
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    [SOLVED] Problem with Port Forwarding

    Hello, I own an Asus RT-N12+ router, and I have experienced an issue with the port forwarding on it. I set up 3 different ports that I want to forward to my device, it looks like this: I set my IP to be static, made a rule for the ports in my firewall, I have even disabled it, but I can never...
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    Devices Automatically Connected to APs Rather Than Nearby Router

    i recently upgraded my home network from only 1 router and then adding 2 APs. my old router has 5G wifi and APs does not, so i still intended to use router's wifi. the problem is my phone and laptop is automatically connected to my AP rather than my router's wifi even when i standing next to the...
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    [SOLVED] Getting random second long request time outs when pinging my router every few seconds

    I'm connected to my virgin fibre optic router via tp-link powerline adapter with my ethernet cables. When i ping anywhere e.g google.co.uk or riot.de using the command prompt i get regular normal ping (around 38-42 ms) however constantly get request timeouts every 5-10 seconds. This is a huge...
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    SLI not Working

    SO, I have 1080 Ti in sli, and before they used to work together. But now I swapped the case and fully reinstalled OS on another SSD as the other one broke. Now no message of enable sli in nvidia control panel. both cards are detected. I have a Zotac SLI bridge which was just bought. PLS help
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    [SOLVED] Question about Zotac rtx 2080 amp extreme

    Hi I wanna ask the users on how is the temps is going on ? Do you recommend me to buy it ? Thanks
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    [SOLVED] Having issues with a new gpu i think

    My old gpu was a gt 710 and my new one i just bought is a gtx 1050 ti No real issues but stuff i wasn't having issues with before... My cpu is a i3 3220 Before i wouldn't get that high of cpu usage and i wouldn't have any delays/lag on my pc. Now i am having extremely high cpu usage and lags on...
  13. xoutostrela

    SSD - How much storage should I left on my ssd?

    So right now I have 38GB storage left inside of my Samsung 860 Evo 250GB. How much do you think should I have so I can have it's max performance? I wanna add another game on my ssd it's not that big 8-10GB so what do you think?
  14. SaltedWizardCoffee

    [SOLVED] Unable to wipe PC, need alternative to traditional windows methods

    Is there another way to wipe my PC? Factory reset/fresh start don't work. Ran into issues with both. Tried 3 fixes and none worked. I just want a fresh start. Hoping it will boost performance. I downloaded ccleaner (which I'm not sure is safe anymore) and it seems I can only clean my...
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    Copying NAS to NAS using windows 10 shares

    I have a NAS Thecus 5500 http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=22 with a JBOD 4TB drive EXT4 which I am copying through windows 10 Workstation i7 16GB to a NAS Thecus 6850 http://www.thecus.com/product.php?PROD_ID=71 with 6 x 4TB RAID 5 btrfs. It is through a 1000 ethernet connection. The...
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    Is this Riotoro case any good for a budget system?

    I am going air cooled for now but want a case that looks nice and not too flashy preferably with a window and power supply shroud. I have heard of the brand on YouTube but they don't seem as popular. I thought I would give it a try for my new build cause it's cheap. Only problem is that you...
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    [SOLVED] Opinions about a new system

    Hi guys, I'm planning to build a new Gaming PC, and I would appreciate any opinions or suggestions on the following setup, am I missing anything? Anything excessive? Thanks.
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    Are all my pc components compatible?

    Hi! I’m planning on building my first ever computer in one month from now. I want to buy all the stuff this week (Black Friday Sale). Here’s my pcpartpicker list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2fZPGG Are all my parts compatible? Are there any extra things I may need (ex. Wires, Connectors...
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    Which should I upgrade first?

    I should be getting some funds before next year but chances are I'll only be able to have enough to upgrade 1 part, most likely the gpu (MSI GTX 980 Ti Gold edition) or cpu (I7-6700k). Which should be the priority? I use my computer mostly for gaming and occasional video editing. You can view a...
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    Is my PSU enough for max. performance?

    Setup:- GPU - ASUS NVIDIA ROG-STRIX-GTX1080 CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 1700X MoBo - GIGABYTE GA-AB350M RAM - 16gb OS - Win10 Preface:- All temps are fine I can run all games fine current PSU is 550W corsair Despite the fact I can run all games fine, I was expecting a bit more performance out of this...
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    Asus Z370-A Prime - Controling LEDs on motherboard. Aura sync not working - screen shot

    It looks like theres 3-5 small LED RGB lights behind the top right corner of the board. I thought you had to download aura sync to control them but when I open it I only see an option to control my RAM. Any ideas? I also have NZXT lights and a kraken x62 that use RGB LEDS as well as a GPU...
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    [SOLVED] MSI Z390M Mortar Not booting

    Hey, So I built a new PC but it's not booting. There are some debug LEDs - the CPU one flashes, then the ram one lights up for a few seconds and then turns off. The VGA and boot don't light up. I've removed the graphics card and swapped the ram sticks around to no avail. Might it be because I...
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    asus maximus vii hero M.2 compatibility

    i recently bought this SSD for my computer https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250092&Description=wd%20ssd&cm_re=wd_ssd-_-20-250-092-_-Product but its not showing up in my disk management is my motherboard not compatible with it
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    Can I connect my led strip to my 9 pin usb on mobo?

    I wanted to know if I made a connector for the 5v/ground only on USB 9 pin header would it power my RGB light strip. Just wanted to keep the wiring to a minimum in my case.
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    Should i upgrade my motherboard?

    I have a pc with the 2600x cpu and x470 board. I want to get the 3700x when its out, but not sure if i want to get the x570 when thats out too. would i lose performance? is it worth paying extra?
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    Overcklock a8 9600

    I want to overcklock a8 9600 with msi a320m grenade bios(that's the motherboard )
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    750w or 850w Power Supply Help?

    Hello guys, I need your expertise in estimating the total power of my system so that I can buy a proper psu. I'm currently considering the Evga G2 750w or Evga G2 850w. Below is my system specs: MSI z370 A-pro motherboard Intel i7-8700k running @ 5.2 Ghz 1.36 Vcore 4 sticks of 8Gb DDR4...
  28. prince_xaine

    XPS 410 Maximum Processor

    I have a XPS 410 desktop sitting around collecting dust. I was thinking about popping a couple things I upgraded from into it and giving it away. These items include a 1050 Ti, a SSD, a PCI-e USB 3.0 card. However the CPU is obviously potato. It is my understanding that the XPS 410 supports LGA...
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    [SOLVED] Cpu is throttling Ghz?

    My Cpu: Fx8300 I tested my temperatur while playing with Aida 64. I saw that my Cpu is dropping from 3.6Ghz to !!1.4Ghz!! instantly when I reach 65°celsius. At 60° it went up to3.6 again.. and so on. Maybe I buy a new cooler but first I wanna know if I can do anything against it? For example in...
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    [SOLVED] i5 6600 non-k vs ryzen5 1500x cinebench scores

    I have 2 set ups one with i5 6600 non k(oc'd to 4.45ghz) scoring 710cb on cinebench. while the ryzen 5 1500x on stock scores 830 on cinebench. Not unless the gpu plays into a factor into the cpu scoring in cinebench. I don't get this score. is the ryzen that much better than the i5 6600? from...
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    [SOLVED] Recently repasted and my temps increased after a few days

    Hi there! I recently repasted with using the Grizzly Liquid Conductonaut and i started to see some slight decrease in temps. My usual idle temp was 45 degrees and it dropped to 40. My temp was around 78-85 degree(barely hits 90) when gaming while before it was around mid 80 degrees and...
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    [SOLVED] Is a pentium g4560 good for games

    The games that i play are insurgency sandstorm and csgo and batman arkham knight and my gpu is a gtx 1050 windforce oc 2gb and in insurgency sandstorm the fps drops and freezes for a bit and some of my high endgames fps drops
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    Battfield V heating up my 6700k

    My cpu has always topped out at about 60 degrees max in my watercooled system but playing battlefield V it made it up to 70 degrees tonight and I got worried and dropped out. Anyone help me with what I should be worrying about as far as temps for a 6700k? Thanks.
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    Jump to Ryzen

    Hey guys, I have been rocking a Q6600 non OC for the past 8 years or so. The CPU + Mobo + 4GB Ram are the only things still standing from that build. I plan on upgrading to a Ryzen 2600x with 16GB ram and keeping my current RX 460 for gaming until I can muster enough money for a better card...
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    i5 3470 or pentium g4560

    should i buy a used intel core i5 3470 or new pentium g4560?
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    [SOLVED] I3 and fx 8350 processer

    Can i put i3 7 or 8th gen processor in dell inspiron one 2020.or can i put fx 8350 processers in it.please suggest the answer
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    What do I need to do before I replace my PC parts?

    So I posted a thread a few weeks ago asking for recommendations on what PC parts I should get to upgrade my current build. I got a list of parts, here’s what we decided on https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9LbhTB My question is, what do I need to do before I replace my current parts those parts...
  38. Bavique3

    500 to 600 quid Desktop PC for gaming

    Hi, I am looking onto getting a desktop pc that can handle the GTA V and Battlefield at 60 fps or more. I was looking to spend between 500 to 600 quid. The pc does not need to be built, and does not need to have an OS, but it is essential to have a minimum 240 gb ssd or more and a 1TB hard...