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    yamaha RX-V677 internal errorr

    Hi I'm new to the forum and need some help please. I turned on my yamaha RX-V677 amp and all I'm getting on the display is "internal error" Can anyone please advice?
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    Can 500W PSU handle overclocked Ryzen CPU?

    Hi all Is 500 W power supply powerful enough to handle overclocked Ryzen 3 1200 or Ryzen 5 1600 (haven't decided yet)? I was thinking something like Be quiet! Pure Power 10 CM 500W PSU http://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/761 I intend to use it with RX 570 or GTX 1060 GPU and some low end...
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    is it ok to plug in the psu first

    i don't have all my parts for my computer yet and I'm very eager to get it done, I read somewhere that you shouldn't to but I don't know exactly.
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    How can i update my bios without a cpu?

    im a bit new to pc building and got a new motherboard and processor, however when i tried to install it and i got everything plugged in, the computer turned on but none of my peripherals were working, i looked on pcpartpicker.com and it told me i may have to update the bios for my cpu im trying...
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    Laptop Specs for Engineering Major

    Hi everyone, I'm entering college in the fall (Mechanical Engineering major) and I'm currently looking into buying a laptop that will last me through my undergraduate studies. My university has some requirements for minimums, but these seem rather low to me. I know that I'll be using it for CAD...
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    240mm AIO terrible tempratures

    I've been having an issue with my cooler master sedion 240v. The temperatures I have been experiencing are unusually high for any cooler with a 240mm rad. My 6700k idles at stock frequency around 40 to 50 degrees. When I am gaming and utilisation is around 50 percent the temperatures reach a...
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    is the AMD A12-9720P RADEON R7 12 COMPUTE CORES 4C+8G 2.70 GHz good enough for gaming?

    Okay so i am about to make a purchase on a new computer that can do day to day activities but also support gaming for when i have free time so the question at hand is this processor good enough for games? AMD A12-9720P RADEON R7 12 COMPUTE CORES 4C+8G 2.70 GHz
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    overclocking Skylake, What chipset?

    Which chipsets for 1151 Skylake enable overclocking. Sorry for the lack of research, but I have not been paying attention to processors for a couple of gens and I am on a timeline. Edit: do you have an economical Motherboard suggestion? I am catching up on the latest generation to plan a budget...
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    Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware windows 10 fix??

    Hi, Since about a month or two months ago, my games have been crashing such as H1Z1 and Overwatch and I always get the notification that the application has been blocked from using the graphics hardware. I have tried reinstalling the driver, rolling back the driver and nothing has worked. I have...
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    Help with system build

    I need some input on a new system build I want to start. Vega is taking too long and I want to get the best I can get for around $2000. This is what I have so far https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JwbkKZ Any input on which parts I should use instead would help. Thanks.
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    Computer Failing Please Help

    PC Specs: ASUS Z170 Premium Intel i7 6700K Geforce GTX 980 Ti Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3000MHZ Samsung M.2 950 Pro 512GB 2 x WD Red 3TB Corsair H115i CPU Cooler Corsair AX860i Asus Xonar Phoebus Phanteks Enthoo case (using the multifan connector) Computer keeps shutting down like there...
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    Grey line Asus VG248QE

    So I'm getting this tiny grey line in the middle of the monitor and have no clue how to fix it..does anyone know a solution thank you.
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    Laptop for Autocad and Civ6

    Running Autocad and Civ6 with other minor applications. Started a new thread because my budget is an unusual $2,000-$3,000. With this large budget I hope to run both autocad for 3d and civ 6 at max graphics even many turns in. What I'm looking for hopefully doesn't need upgrades past what is...
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    Trying to build new gaming PC, appreciate some feedback

    Hi! So, I'm considering building a computer myself because I THINK I can pull out a tad bit better stuff with the money I save as compared to ordering one from CyberpowerPC. My budget I'd like to stay under is 1050. So, right now I can order the system I want from CyberpowerPC that hits the...
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    Asus z270e yellow led first run

    Hi all, Today I built my pc when I press the power button for first time all looks to work well the fans from radiator and the chassis worked the lights from kraken and the motherboard but no display and a yellow led on the m/b. My system is Asus strix z270e I7 7700k Nzxt kraken x62 G skill...
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    What cpu cooler for a matx mb can you recommend?

    I'm thinking of buying a matx mb. I have an i7 7700k and don't need the oc capability and sli of my current z170 atx mb, i still play games i can't use with 2 cards. Another reason is that more cases supports matx than atx and in a smaller case the case fans are closer to the cpu,gpu, should...
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    1TB Seagate Expansion not detected

    Hi, This afternoon, i powered up my computer and i proceeded to obtain some files from my portable hard drive. I Glanced at the unit, and i noted that the blue light, which is typically illuminated, wasn't on. I then navigated to the 'My PC' in the file explorer to find that the drive wasn't...
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    I only hear sound coming out from the right sound on my headset, I have a steel series siberia V3.

    I can inly hear sound coming from my right ear on my headset. I dont know how i can get to the mother board on a steel series siberia V3. I have tried tofind like a sweet spot but it doesnt work and i have tried to put the cable out and in. I have also tried to plugg it in from behind my PC and...
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    New Hard drive too slow.

    Bought a new Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm 64mb cache. Installed csgo on it and load times were much longer than my old WD green. Also the game was lagging a lot. Have I done anything wrong while setting up the HDD ?
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    Upgraded PC doesn't work

    So I upgraded my motherboard from an ASUS 970 AURA pro gaming to an Gigabyte Z270x extreme gaming with an i5-7600k and 16 GB ddr4 ram. When everything got replaced and plugged in, I turned on the switch on my PSU and immediately noticed that there was no LED light on my motherboar turned on. I...
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    Play PC Games on Mobile?

    I want to play my PC games while in bed lol so is there any way to have my pc on while using my phone as a monitor? Thanks
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    keyboard/touchpad not working after sleep but USB insertion fixes them

    When my HP Omen 15 laptop running Windows 10 returns from suspend, the on-board keyboard and touchpad stop working, making me unable to login. I've read all of the "keyboard/touchpad/mouse not working after laptop returns from sleep" threads on here and other sites. I've tried the solutions...
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    All 13 Call of Duty Games Ranked from Worst to Best

    With Call of Duty: WWII on the horizon, here are the best (and worst) games ever to grace the blockbuster shooter franchise. All 13 Call of Duty Games Ranked from Worst to Best : Read more
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    PUBG Bad fps 1070 and i7 6700k

    I am getting about 15 fps on very low and also on the lowest resolution i dont understand why i see people with way worse hardware than me getting like 60fps on higher settings.
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    Insane stuttering Bioshock infinite

    Hi, I recently started playing this game on my pc and have insane amount of stuttering to the point it is like watching screenshot just very rapidly. I noticed that my GPU and CPU usage around when playing the game is at 50% mark Maximum and fluctuates between 30 and 50%. However as soon as i...
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    getting every zip /rar file corrupt

    I use Windows 10, with McAfee internet securty, sudenly I have noticed, every archive file i download says corrupted, I need to download a zip file for flashing OS to my galaxy s7, downloaded a 2GB file from different sources 5 times, everytime there is CRC error, Perhaps my windows is virus...
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    use dlink dsl 2750u as repeater

    i currently have an active internet connection on my dlink ac750 dual band router in the living room. but since my room is far away i am not able to recieve proper wifi signal therefore i saw some wifi range repeater and extender options but the catch is that in my room there is no phone...
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    1080p 144hz and potato monitor at lower resolution..

    I've got a gtx 1070. Bought a 1080p 144hz monitor for gaming, and was wondering if I got a cheap second monitor with a different resolution and refresh rate, would it effect performance? Cause tearing, input lag, etc?
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    Core Temp (need help)

    Over the last few days after performing an in house upgrade of my windows 7 files to fix my system files due to possibly file corruption. I find that my computer and my graphics card seem very very hot compared to what it was at before this "fix". I downloaded core temp to check my computers...
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    Can someone Please help me with linux?

    Ive been trying for hours and been frustrated while trying to install chromium on my old HP Compaq d220 mt. I installed chromium through cloud ready, loaded it onto a USB stick, went into the bios boot options, disabling boot from the hard drive, restarted the computer, but no matter what I do I...
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    gta v steam 100% usage cpu

    what the hell is going on gta v steam almost using my cpu in 100%
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    What games can i run?

    Hey Guy's I Wanted To Ask You To Suggest Me Some Game's I Can Run? 1. RAM - 12 gb RAM 2. Proccessor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @2.80GHz 2.79GHz 3. 64- Bit Operating System, x64-based processor These are the information i could give you guys of my system this pc is brand new and...
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    Asrock g41c-Gs r2.0 won't work

    The mobo is new out of the box. I have tried multiple cpus ,psus and ram. the most i can get out of it is a 3 beep error when it has no ram installed. Other than that I can't get anything out of it, no display, no beeps, nothing. It just sits there and spins the fans. I have to hold down the...
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    Friend needs upgrades

    So my friend right now has a prebuilt he got from office max and it has a old fm2 mobo with an A10-7850k and no gpu. His PSU may not also be that good. I told him maybe the 1060 3gb might be good but now that he's told me more about the setup I don't think itll be useful cause of the massive...
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    would 'H110M-C DDR3' support G4560 (with DDR3 memory)

    1) I'm looking to buy this motherboard H110M-C DDR3 https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H110M-C-D3/ and plug in this CPU G4560 https://ark.intel.com/products/97143/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G4560-3M-Cache-3_50-GHz with 2 sticks of 1333MHz memory I already have. Would it work. 2) Would the same...
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    Hyperx Cloud Core connect to a USB dongle?(the 7.1 surround sound)

    I already own a hyperx cloud core but i wanna connect it to my PS3. Even though the website said it is not compatible to the PS3 but i saw some video that said it is possible(but they didnt show it on the video) so i am assume it is possible to be used on PS3 as long as i buy a USB dongle. I...
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    Do I really need a GTX 1050?

    TL;DR - My current build runs GTA V well enough with all the graphics near low (which is 100% okay with me, I just wanna play the game not cream over how pretty it is). Not really looking to future proof anything. I just want a new PC with at least an i5 in it. Ideally I'd get a 1050 2GB, but...
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    Will the MSI GTX 1050 TI 4GT LP Graphics Card work on my HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF?

    Hello there everyone, I am planning an MSI GTX 1050 TI 4GT LP Graphics Card for my computer which is an HP Compaq Pro 6300 SFF with an Intel i3-3220, and a 240w PSU. The only thing that has gotten me confused is that on my computer's PCIe x16 slot (3.0), it states that it's capable of up to 25w...
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    i7 920 Is it worth overclocking

    Hello, I run: i7 920 Asrock x58 Xtreme MoBo 3x2GB Corsair @533 DDR3 triple channel Radeon HD 5870 GPU Seasonic 600W PSU lately I have been kind of stuck in the middle when trying to decide wether to upgrade my PC or to wait some more until I saved some more money to go all out and buy the...
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    Need help choosing HTPC

    Hey all, I am currently in the market for a HTPC to go with a 4k TV, this is what I would like to do with it: 1. Being able to play H.265 video files and Netflix 4k streams as flawlessly as possible, this is a main priority. Playing UHD BR is a very minor plus. 2. Powerful enough to run...