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    [SOLVED] High CPU usage while gaming

    When ever I play just about any games, my CPU is almost always 80-100%, games are using around 80%cpu. Any ideas why this could be happening? Here is my build Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler MSI - B360 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151...
  2. P

    [SOLVED] my pc is suddenly running games slow

    my pc is suddenly running all games really slow and lagging really hard. even really low demanding games are slow. i had a windows update but thats the only things thats changed with my pc. my specs are: Operating System Windows 8.1 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.00GHz 30 °C Skylake 14nm...
  3. J

    Is it possible for Ethernet on motherboard to fail

    I turned my machine on one day and I can no longer connect to a network through the Ethernet cable. I’ve tried various solutions online such as flushing dns, renewing IP, winsock reset etc through the command prompt but no luck. I’ve changed the cable and the Powerline adapter I’m using, still...
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    [SOLVED] High CPU usage in Rainbow Six Siege and Stutters (CPU Bottleneck)

    Recently I bought a new screen (Asus VG278) and ever since then I have been having constant issues with lag. My FPS is completely fine varying from 150-220 but I seem to have stutters happening all the time. PC Specs RAM: 40 GB DDR4 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X GPU: Gigabyte Geforce RTX 2080...
  5. Paul Wagenseil

    Best Android Antivirus Apps 2019

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  6. R

    pc play video but no sound ,,help me plz

    hp laptop play video but have no voice ,,,what reason
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    [SOLVED] AMD RYZEN 5 2400G I need a good horizontal cooler

    I currently have Ryzen 3 2200G and, because of a jacked-up Ebay seller, the stock cooler. I don't even game, just have a few webpages and documents open simultaneously, and it shuts down at least 3 times a week! Can you recommend a good horizontal cooler for my RYZEN 5 2400G (I don't like the...
  8. A

    [SOLVED] Whats the best Graphics card for me?

    I primarily want to game in 1440p, use vr a fair bit, want around 60 or higher fps. I am considering vega 56/64, 1070ti's and the rtx 2070, but i don't really want to spend that much. 1080s are way to expenseve where i live, so they are out of picture. What would be the best value and performer...
  9. D

    tv/pc static, tearing

    every time i use my tv interface (volume/menu, etc) only on my pc hdmi i get a screen flickering/tearing and it also distorts the audio as well and its only my computer i tried switching hdmi and the port its in any one think they can help?
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    [SOLVED] Old graphics card died and now the brand new one I just recieved today is having the same problems,

    About two months ago my ASUS GTX 1070 kicked the bucket on me so I waited till Christmas and got a EVGA 1070ti that was on sale. The card came in today so I installed it and installed the drivers and started playing Destiny 2. After about 35 minuets the game froze and crashed, didn't think...
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    [SOLVED] Is anything like this possible?

    I’m not really sure where to post this, but I figured I’ll put it here. The issue I’m looking to buy/ build a storage server. But I want to back up computers ( pics, videos, important docs Etc) both on my network and remote networks such as my parents/ close family members. Ideally give them...
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    Taking something out of the usb slot turns off the computer

    Basically whenever I insert a USB and try to take it out when I'm done (yes I pressed eject) my computer shuts off. This is a custom built computer so it might be something I did but everything seems fine. I have checked bios and some of control center but I can't find anything else. Also this...
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    [SOLVED] Is there a need for an upgrade? (Specs listed)

    Hello, I just found this site upon scavenging for solutions. Before saying the situation, here are my specs: Intel i7-4770 3.40GHz 16gb DDR3 (2pcs of 8gb) 4gb GeForce GTX 1050ti 2tb HDD Sata I only use half of my HDD So, after the October Win10 patch update, everything went slow mo. Like...
  14. K

    Which motherboard should I buy?

    Hello everyone, recently I've got hold on a new 970 EVO, and it requires m.2 slot, which i don't currently have. So I'd like some new suggestions for a motherboard with that slot, but also compatible with other components I already have. Here's the list of my current build: Zalman Z3 i5 6400 r9...
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    [SOLVED] System not booting after overclocking

    Components: GTX 1060 6gb, Ryzen 5 1500X, 8gb 3200mhz hyperx ram, Aorus b450 elite motherboard and a 500w coolermaster powersupply. So I just did a reinstallation on my system the other day. It all booted, and then I went to overclock. I overclocked (Not really overclocked) my ram to 2933mhz...
  16. S

    Overclocking a Ryzen 2400G -- Worth it?

    Hi everyone! I have a Ryzen 2400G, Asus X370-Pro paired with it. My question is: Is the overclocking worth it? Is it worth the nearly doubled power consumption, the more heat output, and the faster degradation of the chip (bc of higher voltages)? Base: 3.6GHz with mobo auto voltage setting is...
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    G-Sync Necessary for this?

    I'm building a system with a GTX 1070 Dual and an i5 8600k. I've been looking at different monitors that have all of the following: 120hz or greater 1440p 27" or greater Preferably curved G sync I have found the monitor by Viotek GN27DB. It is 144hz, 1440p, 27" curved, the only thing it doesn't...
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    install Intel optane memory in laptop

    can I install Intel optane memory (16G) into the m.2 slot of my Asus gl502vt? will it work? is it worth it?
  19. U

    1ms TN vs 4ms IPS monitor for gaming?

    I’m not sure which to go for... https://www.asus.com/uk/Monitors/ROG-SWIFT-PG278QR/ OR https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/predator-model/UM.HX1EE.005 Thanks! :)
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    Headphone DAC/Amp for Sennheiser's HD 6XX (Massdrop)

    So I bought the HD 6XX from Massdrop and it will arive in a few days, but I'm still looking for a good headphone DAC/AMP. I don't have any knowledge of DAC's or Amps so.. Where to begin? I got this information from a few communities: 300 OHM 103 db/mW 110 dB SPL 1.23 Vrms 4.1 mA 5.04 mW I...
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    GPU shutting down computer or something else?

    I’ve had this computer for a couple years and it’s been great. But now it will turn off (and will have to flip the PSU switch to turn it back on— sometimes it makes me wait awhile) after maybe a minute in World of Warcraft or after a little bit in photoshop. I’m not sure who the culprit is. I...
  22. A

    3600mhz ram on a MSI b450 gaming pro carbon mobo?

    would a XCALIBUR RGB DDR4 3600 ram work on this mobo? will it work out of the box? or should i just stick with NIGHT HAWK Legend RGB 3466? Im asking this bec. on the spec sheet of the mobo stated that the max oc ram is just 3466. my cpu is a 2700x and also price difference between the two ram...
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    Intel to AMD; facing black screens! Help!

    Hello everyone, I recently changed my CPU & Cooler , MOBO and RAM. I had an i5-7600K and now I have an AMD 2700X. After doing so I am now being faced with a randomly timed black screen, and if this happens during games it causes a crash especially in fortnite, it causes sound loss in overwatch...
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    Do i need a new gpu or cpu ?

    So ive had my pc for about 3 years and am in need of an upgrade because of frequent fps drops. My gpu: Nvidia gtx 750 (not a ti, people have made that mistake) My cpu: Intel core i7 4771 My ram: 4GB DDR3
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    How to fix youtube playback error

    Everytime i try to play a youtube video, i get the playbavk error. How do i fix this? No matter how many time i press tap to retry, it still takes me back to that same screen.
  26. A

    EVGA gtx 960 SSC or Zotac gtx 970??(both 4gb)

    I don’t know which would show better performance
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    Screen to big

    Screen to big
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    should i upgrade to Q8200 over the E5800?

    so i a found a good deal for a core 2 quad q8200 for only 10$ is it worth it ? i wanted to upgrade my cpu but my current mobo only support core 2 quad models and core 2 duo. can i gain some extra performance with the q8200 or not ?? Guide me guys, i need some answers Thanks in advance❤
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    Crucial Has a 500GB, QLC NAND SSD on Amazon Japan

    Amazon Japan revealed a new Crucial drive featuring Micron's QLC NAND. Crucial Has a 500GB, QLC NAND SSD on Amazon Japan : Read more
  30. S

    Is it compabitle

    I'm looking to buy the 2080 graphics hard but I have ddr4 on my custom pc am I suppose to upgrade to have the 2080 work or what I'm confused? Is ddr6 compatible with ddr4? Thanks
  31. R

    Can't open my laptop. I don't have internet . it keep saying connect eternet. Is there a way I can open without the internet

    I have a brand new HP laptop. Can't get any further than connect to the Ethernet
  32. A

    [SOLVED] Help me out here

    I feel like my system is struggling just need some advice currently running a athlon ii x64 640 wih a gtx 1060 6gb . 8gb ram. Is my processor getting bottle neck? Why am I only getting 30-40 FPS in games like destiny 2 with even low settings.. something doesn’t seem right.
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    Help please ! Money reward lol

    Okay so long story short .. I pressed the clear cmos button on my motherboard because I had a code and someone suggested doing so. (I made sure to unplugged the power) When I turned my pc back on it started to turn on then stopped then it started up and I was able to load the bios After that...
  34. R

    Asus radeon 4870/m

    This is not a problem, just a question. So i have my 512 mb 4870 in and thats what i thought it was. Until i went to somewhere in system and i found out that the total memory amount of the card was 1800 mb. Is there any way to enable that memory or is it there just for the situations when you...
  35. S

    PSU for an old rig

    CPU - i5 2400 (95 TDP) GPU - 750Ti (60 TDP) 8 GB RAM 1 TB HDD 1 additional Case Fan (I hope you can calculate the rest of TDP) I have used a cheap Zebronics 450w PSU for a while, but now I fear that it's quality is degrading. My available options are ANTEC VP, CORSAIR VS, COOLER MASTER MWE...
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    I can't understand my pc... (Help me please)

    Hi, and forgive me for start one of the posts this forum already have :/ First of all I want explain this will be a long post and that people who have time and can help me, I will be completely grateful. Starting for my pc specs: Graphic Card: Gtx 1060 3 Gb Ram: 8 Gb CPU: i5 6400k (2.7GHz)...
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    Asus G75VW laptop doesn't boot up

    When I press the power button , the "on" indicator in front of the laptop is on , and I can hear the HDD spinning but the 2 fans underside of the laptop don't spin . It happened before alot of times and the solution then was to remove the battery and put it back and power it on Note : the...
  38. V

    Nvme ssd on a p75-d3 motherboard?

    I am looking to buy an nvme ssd for my Gyagbyte p75-d3 motherboard and an adapter to go along with it(the mother doesn't have m. 2 native support). Will this setup work?
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    Faulty RAM sockets (1 at each channel)

    So, i've bumped into some problems while trying to boot and after some tests i've found out that my motherboard have 2 faulty adjacent ram sockets (i can boot with one ram at a time on the working sockets normally). I've read that the sticks are supposed to be used on the same channel, but can i...
  40. R

    Modem Won't Go Above 100mbps

    Hi all! This is the best forum I've found for answers to my tech questions! I have an Arris CM820 that is rated for 300 mbps. When hooked up to my 150 mbps connection I don't even reach 100 most of the time. The tech says that I need a new modem. It is a DOCSIS 3.0. He said that I need a...