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    Shadow rock slim

    I have a 7700k and wa t to do some slight oc, how well will the shadow rock slim cool my cpu?
  2. ComputerBorks

    Unknown Phone under network in Windows Explorer

    I went to go onto windows explorer, on my Windows 10 computer, and the original intent was to troubleshoot some problems with my file server (I fixed that myself) but I noticed on the bottom, under 'Phones' was a thing called e7lte_usc_us. I googled it, and it came up with some kind of LG...
  3. S

    Good mobo for ryzen 3 1200

    Hi, I'm looking for a good mobo for ryzen 3 1200 the ones mentioned as good mobo are quite expensive in my country and i'm on a tight budget there are some inexpensive mobo option that i found in my country if anyone could tell me the difference between them that would be very helpful (noob...
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    HELP! 8700k, 8600k, 7700k. Which one for streaming/gaming/editing?

    Hello! I am looking to build a new pc and upgrade from my stock pc bought from Best Buy. (yes, i know i shouldn't have bought a prebuilt pc, and no its not a nice pc, but at the time, i was in need of one and didn't want to build one). Why I want my pc: gaming 1080p 144hz, or even 1440p...
  5. J

    Should i get a new graphics card or a new processor?

    I'd like to preface this by saying that any suggestions are welcome and helpful, and that i know very little about what different things do in computers. That is all. I want to get a new graphics card (GTX 1070 to replace my GTX 950), but i was advised to get a new processor instead. My...
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    The computer does not start after you change the active partition by using the Disk Management tool

    I was formatting my USB Stick in the Disk Management Tool and by mistake I put it as an active partition, after reading what it meant I also made my C: partition active thinking I was undoing the mistake. After restarting my PC, windows shows a message it could not find any OS.
  7. C

    Need help with RAM choice

    I will be getting an ASUS B-350F motherboard, Ive heard that Ryzen benefits from higher clocked RAM, however I am having difficulties finding good RAM. My current choices are https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104567&ignorebbr=1 or...
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    Apacer PT920 Commando NVMe SSD Review

    Some think it's a stapler; others think it looks like an AR15 "upper." No matter what you think, the Apacer PT920 Commando is a high-performance NVMe SSD with a high rate of IOPS firepower. Apacer PT920 Commando NVMe SSD Review : Read more
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    Possible to Cut PCIe Bracket?

    Firstly, aren't PCIe and PCI brackets both the same thing? I need to cut a standard PCI bracket to accomodate an older PCIe card that comes with a low profile/half height bracket. I cannot find any standard height brackets that match this card on eBay or anywhere else. Even if I did, they'd...
  10. S

    New install issues

    I upgraded from a i3-6100 to a new i5-7600k on a z170 motherboard today and have had some issues. First is what is this? https://photos.app.goo.gl/uvCXRHu0gsgBWaux1 Also my wireless keyboard seems like its acting up. All of this started immediately after installing the new processor. (bios is...
  11. W

    2500 USD Ryzen 1800x build

    hello i need to build a pc for gaming/editing/rendering. i would like it to be with the amd Ryzen 1800x because it is 399 usd rigth now on amazon. i dont need monitor nor software and keyboard/mouse. i edit in 4k and play in 4k or 1440p. also i can only buy from amazon since neweeg and other...
  12. K

    Hyper 212 Evo Mounting Adapter?

    Currently working on a new pc build and was wondering if I could get some help with something. You can find the build as is here: http:// So I was wondering is the hyper 212 evo that I want to get compatable to the Asus STRIX B350-F motherboard I was to get or will I have to get an adapter to...
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    How to get memory to run at 2666 on Asus Prime X370-A

    I have a Asus - PRIME X370-A mobo, which is supposed to run memory at 2666. I have G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB which runs at 2666. I can only get the memory to run at 2133. UEFI BIOS is set to auto. I tried to change it to 2666, but the mobo restarted in safe mode. Going back into UEFI...
  14. R

    can i run watch dogs in 4gb ram

    I have 64 bit windows 7 with directX 11.. 2.00GHz dual core.. 4 Gb RAM.. Nividia GeForce 1 gb Graphics card Can i run Watch dogs in my PC.. please tell to solve the problem if it does not work on my PC.
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    I7 7700K Low Temps underload

    Fairly new build running stock 7700k and nhu12s but i noticed even through a cpuz stress test and fire strike and intels ipdt my cpu only every gets to 60c usually stays well below that is this normal i feel like this cpu should be hotter with this cooler
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    Loud vibration lowload

    My pc vibrates semi loud when im low load but when my gpu hits 65 c in overwatch it turns quiet where i can hear my fans any solutions? I have i7 7700k , msi m5 mobo, h60 AIO, wd 7200 rpm hdd, 250 gb ssd , gskill v series 16gb 3200mhz. Also my cpu temps idle are like 38-45. It used to be 30-35...
  17. S

    My mouse works horrible

    Hello, so I have been having this issue for few months already, I have tried 3 gaming mice already and I keep having the same problem, my mice sometimes freezes for no reason or doesnt track correctly, could the problem be my computer? The problem is not the mosuepad cuz I tried 3 already so it...
  18. Ultradreamz

    Will a GTX 1060 6Gb bottleneck a Ryzen 7 1800X?

    If the title doesn't describe my question enough, will the 1800X be slowed down in games with a GTX 1060? Before any of you tell me to get a Ryzen 7 1700 or somewhere along those lines because the 1800X isn't a gaming chip, i have the opportunity to buy a 1800X for $300 from a friend who got a...
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    Good power supply for gaming

    What's the best power supply for gaming? Not too expensive but good. These are my specs Processor: i7 2600 RAM: 16GB DDR3 Motherboard: Intel DQ67OW Graphics Card: GIGABYTE GTX 1050
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    Dell Precision T 3400 troubles

    got a used dell precision t3400 and trying to boot it up on single sata drive the options in bios sata operations is raid auto detect/achi raid autodetect/ata and raid on it says onboard sata drive is not present but shows the 3 160gig sata drives and have win 7 pro 64bit up and running
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    How much is my PC worth

    am selling my pc, and i wanna know how much it worth now adays https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fBx6HN
  22. edifice

    Maintaining Boost Clock

    Hi, Does anyone have a 1080 Gaming X Plus and is able tomaintain a constant Boost Clock of near or around 2,000 Mhz? I have tried both the slider and the curve and although I thought I was going places on the curved core clock, my boost drops in game and Benching from 2101 to around 2063 to...
  23. M

    Should I get the i7 7700k?

    Hey guys! I have a Intel i7 950 and an AMD Radeon R9 290 at the moment, and my question is, is it smart to upgrade my CPU to i7 7700k? I want to play PUBG and Overwatch smoother and does an upgrade for my CPU help very much for that? Thanks!
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    Best Gaming PC under 1000$

    Best gaming computer under $1000
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    Processor AMD 8 7041 performance

    AMD 8 7041 processor how good with window 10 OS
  26. J

    Not sure what to upgrade, need help. gtx 1080 ti

    Hey there, pretty avid gamer here pushing high end games and even mid range games with a 1080 ti. I'm trying to stream via Twitch / OBS and maintain good frames while doing it. Running league of legends currently with a 1080 ti and only getting about 140fps? Drops to about 80 when I'm streaming...
  27. GrowTFM

    Low FPS on Overwatch

    I only have 30-40 fps with A10-7850k and R7 370. My friend with same specs can get up to 60-80fps So what's the deal? Neither of us have no overclocked (since my motherboard is ass)
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    Can a Noctua NH-D15 fit in my NZXT Source 210 case?

    Basically the title, I'm not sure if the nh-d15 will fit into my case. My RAM is pretty low profile. The gtx 1080 is the graphics card. Thanks for all the help!
  29. holmesc

    Do I need to manually turn on 144hz for the Acer XF270HU?

    https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF270HU-27-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B0173PEX34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499392831&sr=8-1&keywords=Acer+XF270HU I've recently purchased this monitor for my brother that lives a couple states away from me. Thing is he's not sure if he's still seeing 60 fps or 144 fps...
  30. T

    Problem with removal of bloatware and resetting new PC

    I bought a new PC and followed a guide about how to remove bloatware, where I ran "Get-AppxPackage -allusers | Remove-AppxPackage" in Windows PowerShell. I wanted to get back Microsoft Sticky Notes and Microsoft Photos, but the PC won't download them from the app store. The browser starts to...
  31. Gamingdude15

    GTX 1060 fan curve, always on or on/off?

    I'm some what concerned about my GPU life span. I want to maximize the life span of it. So my GPU is set to start the fans at 60C, but it barely goes above 60C, So my fans are constantly turning on and off every 3-9 seconds give or take. Is it better to leave the fans on, or leave it at this...
  32. G

    One core alot hotter than the other cores

    I have a i7 7400 and one core get's up to 8-10 c hotter than the other cores and it's not core #0 it's core #1 Is that normal? I tried to put a bit more thermal paste on the cpu than what i normally us (but still not alot) in the center of my cpy, only small pea sized. Use Gelid gc Extreme...
  33. M

    Motherboard at stable 100-112 degress

    At first i tought i had maybe routed some wires wrong but the motherboard wasn't hot at all. I restarted my computer with a pause about an hour. But the temp is already automatically at 100 or over when I first start my pc. (My motherboard is a MSI B250M PRO-VD). screenshot...
  34. D

    Need to hard wire New gaming PC build to internet.. need router advice

    So I built my first gaming PC build this week, got it up and running, and installed Windows. I will be using the PC in my bedroom on the second floor, and the XFINITY gateway is in the middle of the first floor (so I will not be hard wiring to that). I will be using my PC for gaming as well as...
  35. H

    Motherboard/GPU second monitor wrong size

    I've connected my two AOC 2460 monitors to my computor, one through the motherboard and one through the graphic card. The second monitor connected through the motherboard cuts off at the end and seems to be in a lower resolution, how do I fix this? I'm connecting them like this since I only...
  36. C

    IP Configuration Not Valid

    The icon for my internet shows the yellow triangle and says 'unidentified network' and below says 'no internet access.' After trouble shooting it says '"Ethernet 2" doesn't have a valid IP configuration' and 'not fixed'. I use a powerline adapter TP-Link AV500 TL-PA4010 KIT and a TP-Link Archer...
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    Rebooting When Activating XMP Profile

    I recently bought a new motherboard, cpu, and memory to go with it. I got a Asrock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 AM4, G.SKILL TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR 4 3200, and a Ryzen 1600x. The manufacturer says the motherboard supports OC 3200 so I go into the bios and set the XMP profile 1 that sets...
  38. A

    What are the differences between these 3 GTX 1060's ??? (MSI or EVGA..)

    So I am wanting to upgrade to a GTX 1060 6gb from my 960 2gb. I have seen these 3 1060's on different sites, all at around the same comfortable price point for me. I have; i5 6500 3.2ghz 8gb ram DDR4 2133mhz (gonna upgrade to 16gb soon) and the game on an SSD I have seen these;  MSI...
  39. G

    Computer causing breaker to trip

    The power in my room has recently been giving me a good amount of problems. I used to be able to game for hours with 0 trouble. But lately (after no new addition into my room and nothing huge added to the house) my computer will start to randomly trip the breaker to my room. And it is starting...
  40. D

    New Budget PC Build

    Hello everyone, I am looking to build my first PC. I'm on a budget of around 500-550 dollars. I would like an i3 and GTX 1060. Is this a good build? Any suggestions for improvement? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/djNhr7 Thanks.