Power Consumption

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    [SOLVED] i want to uppgrade my cpu

    Hello guys! I would like to upgrade my cpu but dont know what is the best replacement for amd fx 4300 quad core.I have a nvidia 1050 and 8gb of ram. Can you suggest some cpu that are not that expensive and would fit on my motherboard i mean have the same slot as the previous cpu. Ty!!!!
  2. S

    Question Any bottleneck with i5 7500 w/ 1060 450w bronze for 1080p @144hz

    Title. Also, will a i5 7500 with only 450w mess up if paired with a 1080 on 1080p @144hz gaming?
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    Is this a good deal for a Gaming Pc (eBay)

    I was wondering, for a PC that cost $750+. -AMD FX-8300 Vishera 8-Core -4.2 GHz -6GB GeForce GTX 1060 -16GB of DDR3 memory -600 watt Power Supply Is this a good deal? I also wanted to know if eBay user like this are trust worthy of buying off gaming pcs from. They seem to have good pcs for...
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    [SOLVED] Help !!!! PUBG Mobile on single core CPU ?

    Help me . I have single core how do i play it on my pc , 4gb ram . single core cpu , gt 710 2gb ddr 3 . Help Please :( . i just want to play on any emulator . Help me Please
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    6ohm to 8ohm

    I have yamaha 583 receiver with 5 8ohm speakers can i connect two 6ogm speakers with it.. Would it be fine.. The speakers are of Panasonic and rather 15 years old
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    Should I get a 144hz monitor?

    I never saw a 144hz monitor in action, so I don't really know if it's worth the extra money. Many of my friends are saying that the difference is huge compared to a 60hz monitor. I currently have 2 monitors that are both 60hz whilist one is 768p (wall mounted since I have no space on my desk)...
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    Removing Heatsink from gaming pc

    Hi guys ! Do you have any idea how to remove this heatsink? TIA !! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DhsJSx0es1oYLTsgHc0IMPSUztNMA9if/view?usp=drivesdk
  8. W

    How do I find the model of my DVD drive on Windows 10

    I am looking to upgrade my PC, but I can’t find the model of my DVD drive which I wish to keep in my next build. In order to see if my parts are comparable I need to find the model number. Is there a way to do this on my PC in Windows 10?
  9. folksrust

    [SOLVED] BUNDLE COMBO - MOBO, CPU, RAM and external SSD

    I just found a bundle on amazon, that includes a mobo, cpu, and ram that I need https://www.amazon.co.uk/Components4All-Motherboard-3000MHz-Corsair-Pre-Built/dp/B07CS5R7C8/ref=sr_1_40?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1541711368&sr=1-40&keywords=components4all%2Bamd%2Bryzen%2B5&th=1 I can just add on an...
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    [SOLVED] Intel Core i9-9900K with NVlink

    Looking to get myself hooked up with a decent build for 4k gaming. I am really liking the idea of 2x RTX 2080's running in NVlink. I am just wondering what CPU to use to get the best frames possible. I have been advised to go with the Intel 9900K, I was wondering what the community would think...
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    Buy new PC

    Hello people, Next week going to buy new PC, so I'm confused about what to buy... I want to play LoL, Warcraft, PUBG and doing some graphic design, programs like Photoshop, in Design, lightroom Procesor: Intel i7-4770 3.40 GHz 8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz Matherboard: MSI H81M- P33 Ram: 8 GB RAM...
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    MSI R9 390 keeps shutting down under load

    So I recently upgraded my PC a bit, threw in an SSD (which is great) and bought a pre-owned R9 390. The guy I got it from had no issues with it. To be on the safe side, I also replaced my OCZ 600W PSU with a Corsair AX850. The card runs fine under normal use, but as soon as I load up a level in...
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    Extremely High RAM Use when Doing Nothing - High Nonpaged Pool

    I just got a new PC a couple weeks ago and it's giving me some problems. As I use it the RAM usage gradually builds up until I shut off the pc, and then when I restart the cycle continues. It doesn't seem to matter as far as performance goes up until about 70 or 80%, but then I do notice web...
  14. PaPies

    I overclocked all aspects, is it safe?

    So, this is the first time that I am overclocking on my computer, I just wanted a little bit more juice I guess. I overclocked my i7 6700k from 4.00 to 4.50, base speed says 4.00 still, so does the @ 4.00 but speed is avg 4.45, I simply went into the bios, turned XMP and there was an option to...
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    Need new RAM. Old chips fried

    Hi, I'm a little new to PC building but did get a used one I'm using for animation. Over the last few weeks I had a lot of blue screen errors and I took it in. Apparently my RAM is either damaged or busted, basically I need new chips. I had 16 GB before but am looking to upgrade to 32 or higher...
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    Which is the easiest Air CPU cooler to install, that still provides good performance?

    Title says it all. I've been using a hyper 212 evo for years. With the new 8600K, I was thinking it's time to get a new one, but I always hated how hard it was to install the 212. Are there any good performing coolers that are easier to install?
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    Please Tell me about

    What are the white slots for under gpu slots please tell me||Thanks In Advance...
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    Asus x555q laptop cant boot

    Similar problem for me but i did disable secure boot and enable the Launch CSM, now i can boot a DVD windows installer "i did delete my partions there" and "make new" and then an odd happen.. i cant continue install the windows 10 coz its says can't boot the partion and says pls go to BIOS to...
  19. J

    Blue Screen while gaming

    Hi guys, I have had my PC for well over a year and a half now. These are my components. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/tpdmKZ Over the past few days my PC has begun crashing, causing a looping sound and eventually Blue Screening. The error log reads... Fault bucket , type 0 Event Name...
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    Lost 2/3 of my internet bandwith, is it my motherboard?

    Lost 2/3 of my bandwidth. I pay for 200Mb internet service. On every hardwired PC in the house, internet speedtests report back around 225Mb download speed. My hardwired gaming PC used to as well but all of a sudden it is only showing speeds of around 75Mb download. I have done the following...
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    Putting pci-e card (Bluetooth and wifi) between PSU and GPU in microtower HP

    Dear people A few weeks ago I bought myself a hp pro 3500 mt. I put a Corsair rx650 in it and some ram, a new ssd and a GTX 580. Currently it is running well but I want to put this pci-e Bluetooth/wifi card between the GPU and PSU. Dont know if this is a good idea due to ventilation...
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    Pentium 3 Mobile to Pentium 4

    Hello! I have a Pentium 3 Mobile (Socket ppga 478) and the Pentium 4 mobile has the same socket. Whold I be able to use a Pentium 4 in a Pentium 3 machine? The machine is a Dell Latitude C810 with a Pentium 3 1ghz and 1gb of ram Regards Elliot
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    Laptop Operating System?

    Greetings and salutations, Just wanted to ask if the laptop below can run on windows 7 32 or 64 bit. I tried to check the manufacturer. They didn't say it can't run but only showing windows 10 is preferred. Here are the information below: System Model: Vivobook 14_asus Laptop x407ma...
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    Art Workstation Build

    Hey all! Looking to build a computer for the long haul. I’m a complete beginner when it comes to custom PC builds and really don’t know what to look for when it comes to this stuff. I’m looking for something that will last me quite a while (7+ years) and that can run Photoshop, Zbrush and other...
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    looking for a good dac/amp

    i am currently using a Objective 2 headphone amp. Just wondering if a dac/amp would improve my listening pleasure. if so could someone recommend something good. i have awide range over headphones (over 30 sets) from superlux to sennheiser Hd6xx, AKG's Audio technica, Beyerdynamiccs, status audio...
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    Compatibility and Requirements For Computer Parts Questions

    So I am about to buy a new computer (the parts to build one) and I need to know some things about the parts first before I buy. If you could help me out that would be great. 1. Are these parts compatible? Will these parts all work with each other and not somehow make the computer not function...
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    Need Special Windows?

    I have a Sony VAIO E Series. the hard drive had an irrecoverable crash. I can pickup a new hard drive, but do I need a special Windows 8 made for a laptop?
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    Network issue please help me.

    I want a good WiFi extender for extending 500meters can I get it?
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    Windows 10 RAID controller recomendation

    Hi, all. Can you assist me on choosing a RAID card for use within Windows 10? I'm using RST RAID5 and would like to move to RAID10 using a hardware-based RAID card. I've searched a little bit and there is few options available ... Can you help me?
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    Hdmi and DVI at the same time?

    So i want to add a new screen,my TV, witch im gonna put somewhere in the room to watch netflix, but my monitor only has a DVI port connected to the gpu. I heard that you need to connect the TV to the monitor for it to work but the only hdmi port i have is the gpu, so my question is: Can i use my...
  31. MLG_No_Scope

    Refunding Ram with damaged package

    I'm going to ask a simple question with an example. So i ordered new ram and found out it was not compatible with the current mobo in the pc (here is a link to the thread: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3787085/ram-working.html). The reason was that it just was the wrong ram. okay...
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    Games with 200+ FPS feel like 30fps. Temps are fine.

    So this started about a month ago. I've had this PC as it is for about 6 months now and I always seem to run into problems with it. This time, I'm unable to play games that run at a high FPS without capping the frames to 140-160. I have an 144hz monitor. I should also mention that AMD Freesync...
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    Does this motherboard have wifi on it already?

    Hi I am looking to buy the MSI Pro Solution Intel Z170A and I want to know if it would auto detect wifi. My current motherboard requires an ethernet cable, so I want to upgrade it. On the specs it says under "Lan/Wifi" RTL8111H GB LAN. Does this mean that it could connect to wifi without an...
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    Getting much lower fps than I used too

    Me and my brother have the exact same computer: Gtx 1070 Inter I5-3470 16gb ram The only diffrence is that my os is installed on my ssd and his is normal(Everything is on the hard drive) The only thing is that he is getting say 300fps in csgo and im getting 30-80 with alot of fps drops Also in...
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    Is this PCI wifi card 300M Atheros AR9223 good?

    Is this PCI wifi card good enough for gaming, or is there better for the same price?
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    Windows 10 update was stuck for 10+ hours, now my pc won't boot (solved)

    Got a windows 10 update last night. Decided i'd update while i was sleeping. I wake up about 11 hours later to find the update stuck on 90%. Turned my computer off. Now it won't boot. What did i [Moderator note: No profanity. Edited out. Remember this is a family friendly Forum.] up...
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    Start up problem

    My Orion notebook won't come on/start up. It can charge but still won't start. It is brand new and only 6 months old.
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    Help picking out a power supply

    Hello Community, I need to find a power supply with over 500w and to fit all the connection below. I don't care if its modular or not, but I do prefer it to be modular. any suggestions? Computer Summary Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64-bit CPU Intel Core i5 3475S @ 2.90GHz 43 °C...
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    Ryzen 1700 + RX 580 for gaming and streaming

    Will a Ryzen 1700 + RX 580 be able to game (world of Warcraft) 1440p and live stream? Or do I need to upgrade GPU
  40. PaulAlcorn

    AMD Exec Resigns, Company Moves 7nm Chip Production To TSMC

    AMD's Jim Anderson resigned. AMD also announced that it is moving all 7nm silicon production to TSMC. AMD Exec Resigns, Company Moves 7nm Chip Production To TSMC : Read more