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    "Disk read error" when I partition and install windows on my new Seagate Firecuda 1TB

    Hello friends, I am getting a "Disk read error" when I partition and install windows on my new Seagate Firecuda 1TB, but no boot problems when I just have 1 partition (excluding the system reserved). Specs of my laptop are: 1. Intel(R) Core(TM) i5CPU @2.67GHz 2. 4GB RAM 3. 1GB NVidia graphic...
  2. J

    Lag spikes while gaming on my semi high end build

    Hi, ive been gaming for years now, I have had this motherboard for maybe 2 years which was then running the fx 8320 i have now with a gtx 760 then, Now i have a 1060 6gb with the same cpu and a new ssd as well as 16gb of ram, i dont understand why i get HUGE fps spikes and stutters when playing...
  3. B

    Gpu wont fit?

    Motherboard https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16... Gpu https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16... Case https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16... Im having issues with the back side of the card not pushing fully into the 16x pciE slot. It...
  4. G

    Windows 10 Preview Build 17639 Improves ‘Sets’ Cross-Program Tabs Feature

    Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17639 for Skip Ahead testers. Along with the expected bug fixes and known issues, this build brings improvements to a new interface element called “Sets” that places UWP and some classic Windows apps in tabbed Windows 10 Preview Build 17639 Improves...
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    How To How To Connect MacBook Pro To TV

    The Airplay application has been very resourceful in helping stream videos without the need for a cable connection. One can stream such given videos directly to the HDTV from the Safari application. Other compatible applications are such as the quick time player. The HDTV can also be used to...
  6. C

    Are nylon cable ties safe to use in PCs?

    I am looking at nylon cable ties on amazon. I googled nylon and electricity as well as static. Nylon by itself does not conduct electricity but it apparently can absorb moisture and this can allow it to conduct electricity. Also I was wondering about how nylon might create static which...
  7. Z

    Best Haswell CPU for a GTX 1060 6GB?

    I am planning to upgrade my CPU right now. I currently have an i5 4460 and I think it's bottlenecking my GPU in games like PUBG and Planetside 2 since they're mostly CPU intensive. Just want to know which Haswell CPU is the best for my GPU that would bring balance? I also have no plans upgrading...
  8. M

    Help with updating my setup

    I currently have an Intel E8500, Radeon HD4870, EVGA 500B power supply, 4 gb Ripjaw ddr3-1066. I'm looking to update this some and wanted some input on some parts I've found. I think my power supply should be adequate and I would like to try and keep the memory if possible, no idea on MB...
  9. P

    How much can i overclock?

    I'm looking into getting a new PC and i was just wondering how much i can overclock the I9 7940x with these specs Motherboard - ASUS ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming Graphic cards - 2 x MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ARMOR 11G OC Ram - Crucial Ballistix Sport 4x16GB 2400 Mhz CL16 Power supply - Corsair...
  10. S

    Butterfly test failure

    Hi.I've tried to test many external HDDs by HDDScan Butterfly Test and some of them failed to pass this kind of test.The drives are WD Mybook 3Tb and WD Mybook 4Tb.I guessed first the issue is related to HDD capacity but after testing a Mybook 6Tb that passed the test,I found that there might be...
  11. N

    Can I be scammed for dialing *#06#?

    Someone asked me to dial *#06# on my phone saying she want to give me data.. So I'm scared.
  12. S

    Help Me Please

    I have a GTX 1070ti and it used to run games at 150+ fps with no problem, but lately it's has only been getting 50 fps with constant stutters. My specs Cpu: Ryzen 5 1600 GPU: Asus Strix GTX 1070ti Mobo: Msi b350 Tomahawk Ram: 2x8 Corsair Vengance RGB DDR4 3000 Psu: Corsair RM750x SSD/HDD: 1...
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    PS/2 combo port not functioning

    Hi, A Microsoft win 10 service disabled my USB keyboard and mouse access to my system. System kinda dead with no way to access it. I have 2 desktop systems with different MB's but both have a PS/2 combo port. So I obtained a PS/2 keyboard and mouse and a splitter cable. When I try to use them in...
  14. M

    Issue with AMD Radeon HD 6570

    Hi I am having a issue with my AMD HD Radeon 6570 graphics card.. It works works quite fine but right after I install the graphics driver and restart the pc just before I login it goes black screen then displays pink blocks on the screen then eventually the blue screen pops up.. I've seen on...
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    Two games systems and a cable box

    Have three HDMI ports on the lg smart tv and no remote but for the FiOS how can we change ports to use other game system
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    No response after installing 2nd gpu on slot 2 (m5a78l-m)

    Hi Guys, Having some issue on my desktop pc. Hope some one here can help. I have installed a 2nd gpu on slot 2 pcie x16, when powered on the pc no response at all. removing the gpu from the slow, pc runs as normal. Why is it happening. by the way i'm using GTX 1060 on the 2nd slot. Thanks
  17. T

    Some advice with a 2200g bios update for prime b350 plus

    This may seem a silly question but I only built my first PC like a hour ago. I lack know how and doubt myself and logic lol, Anyway my friend wants my ryzen 1200 and will throw a few bones my way so I can grab the 2200g. He wants to give me next to retail price and I don't mind the 5-10 extra...
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    Is there a way to turn laptop fan off when the computer is starting up?

    Hi, I’m kind of in a bind here. My laptop (MSI GE62 6QD) has several issues, one of which was kind of a small issue before, but now it’s preventing me from starting up. I was planning on getting it to a pro to get it fixed this week, but I can’t start it up anymore. First off, the left fan is...
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    Can i use two different ram memories ?

    I bought a https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin/dp/B01GZ1SPK4 and now i want to buy another one and i can't find any. Can i buy a different one like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Predator-HX430C15PB3-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B071ZZCSQZ ???
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    Can I run ARK with my specs?

    This is my PC specs, would I be able to run Ark at least medium settings? I would like to know before I buy it, as it is rather expensive. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Dracoqwerty/saved/4gY3CJ Draco
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    Old System For A Server

    So I upgraded my entire pc to a ddr4 machine and I have a super old (my old system) left over. I want to run this as a home server and do game hosting (Minecraft, rust, unturned, etc...). I plan to run the system 24/7 (that's why I am probably going to buy a bronze rated PSU) and possibly using...
  22. Ruben_Samich

    Mic for Steam Link?

    Ok, so I'm one of the people who got a steam link and steam controller, and thinks it's amazing. But I'm not here to talk about why everyone thinks it sucks for some reason. What I need is a mic that I can use at my TV. I'm not talking about a Headset, that's easy to find. I just need a...
  23. Jsimenhoff

    Corsair Gaming Chair Giveaway

    We're giving away the Corsair T2 Road Warrior Gaming Chair to one lucky winner. To enter simply follow the instructions on the giveaway widget below. The giveaway will run until 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, February 9th. No purchase necessary to enter.
  24. XistenZ

    My sweaty palm messes with mouse optics (probably, maybe?)

    Sometimes, not uncommonly, my cursor jumps uncontrollably. It goes away within a few seconds. It "kind of" responds to input, but it more or less just increases the jumpyness. I have the same issue with several different mice and computers, the only common factor is *drumroll* my hand! I'm not...
  25. S

    Is this build okay??

    Im about to buy all the components for a new PC and I'd like an opinion before I do so! Cpu: 8600k Mobo: z370p d3 Ram: kingston fury 2x4gb (2666mhz cl15) Hdd: wd black 1tb Cooler: BeQuiet dark rock 3 (non pro) PSU: Seasonic SS-520GB, 520W Case (irelevant but oh well..): MS Dark Shadow...
  26. J

    How to easily run

    Google as primary browser in Windows 10
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    Computer keeps loading and loading but NOTHING

    Hi there, I was updating some system or something for my computer (windows), and then it got stuck at 82% so i had to force shut it. But now when i try to turn it back on, it just loads and loads but i never get the startup screen to log in. Can someone please help me??? Thanks
  28. chris260999

    Can an IPS be as good as PLS panel?

    I apologize for the long question beforehand. Ive been using an AOC E2270SW monitor at work ever since i started programming. A few days ago i started using a Samsung S24D390 monitor, and I completely fell in love with it. Ive never seen something like it, not in other monitors, nor in TVs. The...
  29. unknownmercyy

    Building my very 1st setup, need some help and support

    Finally after a long journey I've decided to build my very 1st gaming/streaming setup! Components: MB: MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK CPU: i7 7700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! DARK ROCK 3 RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000MHz Team Group Delta RGB Black PSU: Sea Sonic FOCUS Plus 550 Gold GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING...
  30. J

    Frames dropping in Mine-craft?!

    Hello, i have just finished building my new computer and i love playing on it but when im playing one of the games i have (lowly mine-craft) My frames start to drop randomly when im playing in a server lobby. This should not happen because minecraft is not a hard game to run and my pc should be...
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    power supply does not have a connection for the cpu!!

    my apevia jp800w atx psu does not seem to have any cable for the CPU power header on my motherboard i get it's not the best PSU but it's past the time i can return it is there some adapter i can get for this so it would work with the yellow cords or do I have to get a different psu
  32. L

    Monitor skips boot screen

    I bought yesterday Samsung C27f591 and when I turn my computer on picture will show on welcome screen (win10), it skips all boot procedure. How to set it up so I can see boot screen?
  33. D

    Hard-Drive randomly stops working.

    So i have this Samsung 1 TB 5400 RPM HDD for archiving stuff and it has important data on it. The story is one day i was just chilling watching youtube and downloading a game on the hdd, and while sitting i see this error pop up "File location does not exist", i look what's the problem and boom...
  34. A

    Compatibility Check For System Upgrade

    Just wanted to make sure that the parts I'm adding will work together fine I'm adding: GIGABYTE GA-B350 Gaming 3 Motherboard Ryzen 5 1600 CPU Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 Unbuffered DIMM 288-Pin Memory I'm mainly concerned with the memory, I don't really understand what...
  35. J

    Testing out of case

    So I wanted to test my components out of case to be sure everything works. The setup is on a rubber-type mat with the foam the motherboard was on under it. The components being turned on for my first test are... PSU (duh) Mobo CPU w/ integrated graphics CPU cooler Ram (my complete 2x4 kit)...
  36. Kkody2

    How do Optical Network Terminals work in a Home and answers needed for my situation.

    My home's internet is installed using this ONT: https://www.calix.com/systems/p-series.html Specifically the 711GE ONT I know that the fiber optic cables are attached to this ONT, the ONT's "ENET 1" port is then plugged into a Network Switch inside my house... and then from that switch, there...
  37. M

    Will i be able to overclock the i7-8700K?

    I'm new to PC building and was wondering whether I can overclock this processor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80684I78700K-Core-i7-8700K-Processor/dp/B07598VZR8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1512501515&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+coffee+lake
  38. J

    Motherboard or driver problem?

    I have a Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P, Rev 1.0 motherboard, I have had it for two years. USB3 has always been a bit temperamental, but I put it down to a slightly dodgy software issue. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate last week without the slightly dodgy software. USB3 worked for a day or two, but then...