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  1. O

    Power supply recommendation

    Hello members i am going to build a new system and the configuration is as follows : Cpu Amd a8 7600 Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-D3HP Corsair 8gb ddr3 1600mhz Wd 1tb harddisk Now there are two components Tagan stonerock 600 watt psu And powercolor hd 4870 1gb Graphic card. thease are from my...
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    Better Internet - WORSE PING !!!

    Hi. I play League of legends and Paladins. With my previous internet i had 70-80 ms ( 3 mbps / 0.3 mbps ). I changed my Internet - now I am using 4G Modem ( 23 mbps / 4 mbps ). My question is why I am getting worse ping when playing on the better internet??
  3. J

    Help! AOC IPS vs Samsung PLS vs Asus IPS which is better?

    I'm having trouble between the three. After discounts and sales the three monitors are now priced at pretty much the same range. I'm really having trouble understanding which would be better. Basically I would be using it for video editing, and some color grading here and there so the one with...
  4. L

    Can the Macbook Pro meet my needs??

    Hi, I currently have a HP Pavilion (5th gen, 8GB RAM windows 10) but I have recently become frustrated with the lack of brightness and clarity of the screen. It is also a chunky thing, and I much prefer the look and feel of the macbooks. However, I want to ensure that the macbook pro can handle...
  5. M

    Fastest CPU without replacing motherboard?

    My friend has received an old PC from his parents a little while back, and naturally it didn't run well. He came to me to find the fastest parts without having to replace the motherboard, while he has generally the budget for some of the expensive CPU's and he already has a GPU and a new power...
  6. swilds

    Need Help With Fan Setup

    First, here is my build: CPU: I5-6600K Cooler: Cryorig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming 3X (Already Purchased) Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 X 8GB) DDR4-3000 Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 SSD Seagate 2TB HHD...
  7. Jagwags

    Output Audio is Echoing Through Headset Mic Internally (Not Audio Leakage From Speakers)

    Hi, I have been having issues with my Sennheiser Game One headset that I purchased about 1-2 months ago. When I am using my headset on Teamspeak, my friends frequently tell me that they can hear themselves through my microphone. Now the werid thing is, when I use the headset on Skype, Steam...
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    Hp pavilion dv7 6135dx stuck in endless hp logo reboot

    I have tried power cycling. HaRd rebooting. Ran all hp diagnostics all pass. Even the hard drive one.it won't let me get into f11. To even get to Windows options Is my hard drive toast.? Was playing a game and got the 8% power remaining message. So I went to plug it in and it shut off.thought...
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    second r9 290x not detecting

    me and my brother always gamed togheter, now he bought a 1070, so i got his r9 290x gpu and wanted to crossfire, i put the second card in but only 1 cards shows my monitor and the other card does spin (the fan) but my pc doesnt show the second card. both are in a pcie x16 slot, my specs are 8gb...
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    GTA V Stutter problem

    I have a GTX 950, 8GB DDR4 RAM at 2133MHz and an i5-6500. I play the game fine for the first few minutes and then it starts to stutter. I get this problem as my GPU usage keeps dropping. However when the game stutters I can sit the camera still and it does not lag. However when I move the camera...
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    Clevo vs asus

    I m asking about choosing two laptop. My msi gt72 dragon édition is dead after one year... so I need to by another one. I m asking about waiting the Asus gx800vi (mono gtx1080 card) or buy a Clevo P870dm (dual gtx1080). I have read the test of each laptop, even the asus is not release. They say...
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    Checking media.. And no bootable device

    Hello, Am having a difficult time fixing a Toshiba satellite C50-A099. It shows checking media.. No bootable device. This is not a HDD issue as I have changed several other HDDs which I have tested on other pcs and work well. I also have tried bootable discs/USB bootable drives containing...
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    Fan spins too fast, then gets a black screen just after some mins.

    Hi Tom'sHardware, PC: ASUS P8z77-V Intel Core i7, 3770 ZotacGTX680 2gb 16gb RAM It is completely strange what happened with me. I installed BF1 (the new battlefield game), played with the settings to make the fps somehow suitable. and noticed that I get only 35fps on average. So I decided...
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    wireless networking between two laptops are damn slow...

    hello guys.... back here with a problem again i have two laptops with windows 7 ultimate intalled in it........ both of them are in the homegroup.. my router is 150mbps ..... but when i try to transfer files from one laptop to another via wireless networking the transfer rate is just 2 mbps...
  15. S

    Need help setting up pc

    Hello i recently bought a 2nd hand pc and need help on how to set it up like software and stuff so it's fully operational for gaming. Specs are Core 2 quad q9450 Hd 6570 8gb Ram
  16. Robert8x

    Upgrade my PSU?

    Hello, is it worth the upgrade from a Corsair RM 650 to a tier one power supply such as an EVGA 650 G2? It would cost me around £80. My current GPU and CPU are i5 6600k at 4.5ghz and a gtx 1070 Thanks , Rob
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    What should I upgrade my CPU to?

    Hello everyone. This is my first post on a forum so this is pretty new to me. So I made a budget PC build a few years ago and am looking to upgrade. I'll be switching out my 750ti with an rx 480 but I'm pretty illiterate when it comes to selecting CPUs. I'd like to get one that'll last me at...
  18. Legerdamain

    Are the MSI GTX 1080 Gaming 8G & 1080 Gaming X 8G PCB the same?

    I want to watercool my MSI GTX 1080 Gaming 8G so I need to know if anyone can verify that it IS or is NOT the same PCB design as the MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X PCB, because EKWB will be releasing a GPU waterblock for that particular non-reference PCB card sometime in the next week or two. I don't...
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    Do I need a sound card or my Mobo is good enough?

    Hey guys I am debating whether or not to get a sound card for music and gaming. I am using a Sennheiser HD 598. I will be using this mobo for my build https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z170apro , can you guys tell me if this mobo ( who ever has owned this type of mobo) Has virtual...
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    Display backlight trouble

    Hi guys, A few days ago I replaced my display because the old one was cracked. I did it in hurry and I forgot unplug the battery. When I tried connect the display, between the display connector and the cable was a spark. Since that the backlighting doesn't work. I replaced the cable from...
  21. G

    how can I create a 50GB partition?

    I want to create a 50Gb hard drive partition to keep my software. Any help
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    How to RAID 0 with C drive?

    I have 2 SSDs, both same capacity and brand, one is brand new and one has my OS on (Windows 10). However I know that they both need to be blank to make a RAID 0, but how do I do this if I want to run the OS off of them?
  23. Flashgo1

    Vista Gaming Machine to Ubuntu Home Server Help

    This might be a long running thread to help me get everything up and running. I am a complete Noob when it comes to linux, but i can read and do instructions. I have a Vista Gaming Machine that I want to trun into a home server using ubuntu. I want to be able to use it on the web to download...
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    Which SSD to Pick for my Budget

    Right now I can buy an entry level SSD 120gb for myself but I cant choose between three options 1. OCZ Triton 100 2. A-Data SP550 3. HyperX Fury 2.5 III Im more inclined to gaming so any suggestions might help, I havent owned an SSD before so I want more insights before I make my choice
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    Sapphire R7 250 - Temperature sensor problem

    Hello there, As mentioned on the title, I've got a problem with my temperature sensor! I bought this GPU from a friend, in good condition. My friend didnt play that much so he diceded to sell it to me. I installed the AMD drivers (no beta) and As i realised the fan worked at its high when i...
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    does keeping the PC running for 3 days hurt anything ?

    does keeping the PC running for 3 days or a week without to turn it off or put it to sleep hurt anything or reduce the motherboard cpu psu ssd (PC) lifespan ? gigabyte z170x gaming 5 i7 6700k seasonic g650
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    What should I ask for my PC

    Hello! I'm looking to sell my PC here soon and build a new high end one from scratch. Just wondering what my asking price should be? OS: Windows 10 Cpu: I5 4690k 3.5 GPU: EVGA gtx 970 Ram: corsair 16gb Mobo: gigabyte h97m-d3h PS: 600w Storage: 250gb SSD Cpu cooling: cooler master 212 EVO
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    LED Fan On ShadowRock Slim Cooler?

    Just wondering if the shadowrock slim will support a led fan. Deciding to go the heatsink route over corsair liquid cooling, but i need some LED's to brighten up my case. If not i'll stick some LED fans somewhere else.
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    CPU and GPU combo question

    I am planning on buy a new gpu ... gtx 960 or r9 380 or r9 380x .... i havent choose yet .... but here is my question .... will i make a good use of gpu like this considering i have an i5 3470 ??? or a gpu like the ones mentioned above will be an overkill and i should buy something like gtx...
  30. TuncBilen

    About on-board sounds

    Hello dear fellas; I recently built a pc. I chose a MSI Z97-G43 as my motherboard. Before that I was using a MSI motherboard from 2010. The main problem I have is the sound. I feel a distinctive loss in the quality and control. The software they provide for sound control is terrible. I'm a...
  31. ThinkGames

    Ideal safe temperatures for cpu and gpu

    Hi there. I'm planning to overclock my laptop gpu and possibly cpu. I plan to overclock them a tiny bit so please don't reply telling me not to overclock a laptop. I have a ATI Radeon R5 graphics GPU and AMD A8-6410 CPU. I need to know safe temps for both. Thanks, Think
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    Parts Of Screen Get Cut Off Out Of Monitor

    I installed windows 10 on my PC I just built. I5-6600k with a MSI Z170I Gaming Pro AC Motherboard. Temporarily running off integrated graphics (Intel HD 530). But the screen doesn't fully show on the little TV im using as a monitor and parts get cut off. When I change the resolution it either...
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    What to change in my current rig to have utra settings at 1080p

    Hello good people. First things first, my rig: Intel i5 2500k Asus P8Z68 - V LX Kingston HyperX 1600Mhz 16GB MSI R7970 Lightning BE 3GB Second, my budget around 500 euros (I'm from Croatia, Europe). Now, what should I replace and for what to have ultra (or at least high/very high) settings at...
  34. S

    be quiet straight 10 500W: It is enough for a gtx970?

    Hi! I have the following setup: i7-4771 16Gb RAM 2xSSD and 2xHDDs Asus H87Pro Dell U2412 be quiet Straight Power 10 CM 500W 5x fans (3x12cm + 2x14cm) +HDTV +later I plan a second monitor, so three displays will be used I plan to buy a new video card. I've not yet decided between GTX960 or 970...
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    Old Storage into new pc

    Hi I am about to build my computer and I was wondering if I could take my old hard drive from my current computer and put it into my new computer. my old computers processor is a intel and my new pc is a amd will i have any trouble booting please help i dont want to have to spend more money Thanks
  36. O

    Do I include SSD and HDD in system image?

    I have my OS (Windows 10) on an SSD and my data on an HDD; My data is backed up to several locations; both onsite and offsite. Is there any reason to include the HDD in my system image or is it sufficient to just include the SSD?
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    can i play gta 5

    this is my computer stats can i play gta5 on it Screen Size 14 in Native Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 LED Backlit Display Yes Touchscreen Display No 3D Capable Display No Convertible/Hybrid Display No Processor Processor Type Intel Core i7-2620M Processor Cores 2 Processor Speed 2.7 GHz...
  38. J

    Overclocking i5 2500k Stability

    I am new to overclocking and was hoping to get my i5 2500k to 4.3GHz but it can not get it stable when going the IntelBurnTest. I can achieve stability at 4GHz at 1.2V? thanks in advance!
  39. X

    [SOLVED] Quad core using 2 cores?!

    Today i recieved a AMD Athlon II X4 631 quad-core ive installed it and its showning that its only has 2 cores and 2 threads in task manager, cpu-z and piriform speccy. I have a generic 320w psu and i have to restart the pc several times before the monitor gets a signal for some reason im on win...
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    upgrading my current pc need help

    this is my current pc had it for a year now. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nMw8NG i want to upgrade everything except the case and cooler but idk which parts to get