Power Supplies

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    Question Windows Crashes, frequent windows repair screen, and high disk usage during startup...

    Now before i begin i want to say this might take a fair while to fix or read, so if you do not have the time, feel free to avoid this. I am pretty desperate though, so i fyou have some extra time please help lol... I have a pc that isn't particularly old or new, most of the components are new...
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    Question Unexplained drop in FPS (possible power issues)

    Hello, I don't post very often but I have been struggling with this GTX 1070 that I have had for a long time. I've never really been able to successfully overlock it (using msi afterburner) and recently I've actually noticed some FPS drops in games and I'm wondering if it is related at all to...
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    Question Bottlenecking? Or not

    Hey guys Had this question in mind. I currently have an fx 8350 with an asus strix GTX 960 with a 650W Psu. I'm planning to upgrade my gpu to an Rx 590 but I'm hearing this might cause reduced performance of the 590. Internet says cpu might bottleneck gpu. Internet also says bottlenecking...
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    Question PC problems and bsod

    Hi, I firstly want to mention that I did not have this problem before going to vacation for ~15 days, my parents usually disconnect everything to avoid problems or just in case a thunderstorm happens. So my pc was disconnected from the electricity for that amount of time. After I came back...
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    Question 1050 TI restarting PC fixes problems but...

    Greetings. I currently run a 1050 TI, and every time I turn on my computer for the first time a day, or any time after a couple of hours of being off, when I first load in games such as Fortnite, I notice an extremely reasonable amount of input/mouse lag/delay. When I restart my computer not...
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    Question Random BSODs tried everything

    Hello all, I'm completely out of ideas, and getting more and more frustrated: my windows 10 desktop is generating BSODs with different codes/explanations at seemingly random moments. The PC is built from: ASUS X370 pro Ryzen 6 1600x 6 core CPU Nvidia Geforce 1600 GTX 6Gb 16Gbs of RAM on two...
  7. K

    Question Computer Shuts off When Playing Intensive Games

    So I just built a new pc, everything was working fine. When I start playing a graphically intensive game, it runs for a few minutes and then the computer completely shuts off and won’t turn on for about five minutes. This doesn’t happen when playing some older and less intensive games. My first...
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    Question Sound from TV speakers only, optical cable, ARC no ARC?

    I have a new Yamaha 7850 AVR (has HDMI ARC) and an older Panasonic TC-P50V10 (non-ARC HDMI) setting up for 5.1 surround sound. Also have a blueray player in the mix. Haven't done final hook up yet, but here's how I intend to do it: HDMI's from STB, Blueray, firestick into AVR HDMI inputs, HDMI...
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    Question Cpu cooler for the i5 9600k

    As this is my first build, I have been doing tons of research over the past few months, bouncing between different coolers with different performance and price ranges, coming up with many suitable options but just not knowing which one to go with. I do prefer air cooling as there is the ease of...
  10. cliffae11

    Question Intel core i7-7500u ram Compatibility

    Does a DDR4 2666MHz SODIMM campatible with inter core i7-7500 CPU@ 2.70GHz(4 CPUs), ~2.9GHz laptop?
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    [SOLVED] Upgrade for 4k gaming

    I have recently started looking at upgrading my current system to one that will handle 4k gaming (specifically Cyberpunk 2077 when it releases). I will be looking to use my Samsung UA43NU7100S TV as the monitor. Current system specs are as follows: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Intel Z77 Ivy Bridge...
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    Question Ryzen 7 1700x 4.1ghz

    Corsair h100i push pull Corsair lpx 3000mhz Ram 16gb Gigabyte X470 ultra gaming I currently have my r7 1700x at 4.0ghz at 1.398v (sometimes jumps to 1.406-1.416) what voltage would give me 4.1ghz as a daily oc? Assuming I even need to up vcore anymore. ( yes I am aware of lottery just asking...
  13. sirdariush

    Question What are your expectations from Intel’s 10th gen?

    I want to know what would you like from the next Intel’s generation. I personally want more threads, more gaming performance than the new AMD 3rd gen CPUs, more mid-range CPUs like i5s or i7s with a lot more performance than the actual ones and of course the prices to be not that big (and as a...
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    Question SD card upgrade Moto G4

    How do you clone a small SD card to a new large one for Moto G5 (Android)?
  15. AndrewYi03

    Question My keyboard rebinded itself?

    It all started when I replaced my laptop battery. After that, I realized that some of my keys like the b, s, or spacebar key didn't work. I used a keyboard tester after that, and it turns out those keys got rebinded. My s key turned into F12, my spacebar turned into the pause button(even though...
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    Question Monitor goes black, Sound continues/loops. Only when playing on a higher Resolution.

    Hi! I have been having this issue the past whole year and it has been coming and going for months, last time this occured often was last autumn and before that it was in May. It usually happens when I play fullscreen mode with above 50% Render and above 1600x900 Resolution. I have no idea why it...
  17. Ray A1

    Question I7 7700

    Hello Folks, New to the forum today and here is my first question, I currently have 2 custom built workstations that have been built to run Siemens Solid Edge and the other to run Keyshot Pro.. so my question is My 3 rd machine for general use is an i5 7400, 8Gb ddr4 memory and the board is...
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    Question How to make a shortcut, that runs a programme with a specific set of cores?

    Hey guys Im trying to create a shortcut, that will enable me to start a programme with only 8 cores in stead of the full 16 that my Threadripper 2950 has... I know I can set the processir affinity thbough the task manager. I can choose the amount of core to use with a programme there... But.. i...
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    Question Computer keeps shutting down automatically.

    Hello community. I need a bit help. If my machine automatically shuts down, and I need to off/on again the power supply to restart the machine, is the power supply the one thats faulty here? My system is fairly new. Amd ryzen 2nd gen. Only the psu is quite the old one. So i suspected thats the...
  20. DadduDavid

    Question I7 7700(non-k) high temperature

    I replaced almost the whole prebuilt Lenovo pc with new parts, I only kept the SSD, HDD, RAM, and CPU. I bought a new CPU cooler(just looks like the stock cooler but much quieter and with RGB) When I play games like AC Odyssey, the CPU load becomes 60% and the temperature reaches 75-80c Is this...
  21. ItsWolf

    Question Is this used keyboard sale insanely good?

    I saw this keyboard on letgo for $20 that goes for $500 on Amazon... is this a really good deal or...... heres the link to the keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/Razer-RZ03-00070100-R2M1-Tarantula-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B000I20IHA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=tarantula+keyboard&qid=1553986848&s=gateway&sr=8-1
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    [SOLVED] I feel a shock when I touch metal even with a anti static bracelet

    Does that mean it's not working? It's a very small shock. It doesn't hurt but I can tell i had static built up on my body. Should I be worried?
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    Question Wich result from which Wattage calculator should I trust? new PSU

    The result are the Load wattage unless specified otherwise: https://www.msi.com/calculator = 198W http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculator/ = 245 W https://seasonic.com/wattage-calculator = 259W https://www.newegg.com/tools/power-supply-calculator/ = Recomended PSU wattage 472 W...
  24. mohammad.khabbal

    Question How to get drivers for sony vaio PCG-5G3L

    Sony vaio PCG-3G5L windows xp have no drivers installed I need an app that include drivers without using internet because all my drivers are out of service Ethernet Pci Network controllers Video controllers etc...
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    [SOLVED] gigabyte GA-Z77z-Ud3h

    Prior to my vacation my system: MB-Gigbabyte Z77X -udh GFX=Geforce 1070 Ram-16 GB DDR3 Boot-Samsung Evo 850 SSD Second platter-Western Digital Black 1TB Power-Corsair 650w windows 10 was functioning buttery smooth-no issues whatsoever, and had been for at least 6-8 months. I shut it down for...
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    Question Best brand for a rtx 2070

    Hi Guys, I'm currently planning to upgrade from strix 970 to rtx 2070. The available brands here in our place is: GIGABYTE AORUS GEFORCE RTX2070 XTREME - 35,500 php ROG STRIX RTX2070-08G 8GB DDR6 256BIT - 41,600 php MSI GeForce RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G - 32,995 php MSI GeForce RTX 2070 ARMOR 8G OC...
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    Question Dark Base 700 Corsair H115i Fan Help!!

    Sorry, wasn't sure whether to post this under motherboards or cases or cooling. Just finished building my new pc. When I select AUTO on the front of the case for the fan settings, it makes the PC very loud and I'm assuming AUTO is putting them on max speed (it's much louder than 3 which is 65%)...
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    Question help me pls !!

    i bougth 5$ controller to my pc to play some fifa but the controlls are reversed , i mean when i try to run with RT it doesnt run and i need to tap RB to run but also it says me in the game "TAP RT TO RUN" what can i do beside buying a nongeneric controller ?
  29. Svrco

    Question Acer nitro 5, i5 8300h high temperature problem

    Hi guys, so last week I bought acer nitro 5 and I have big problems with overheating Nitro AN515-52-56ZD (NH.Q3XEX.011) - i5 8300h, gtx 1060 6gb it is about 45-50 C in normal use but when I start gaming it is constantly 90-100 C, and that is problem because when it hits 95+ my game starts...
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    Question How to start HDD using SMPS only

    I have one extra SMPS and HDD SATA 1tb segate barracuda. I wanted to connect it to my computer. I tried with jumper cable but it just start SMPS without HDD. So how can I start my HDD with SMPS without Motherboard
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    Question Replaced CPU, but it acts up

    I just replaced my CPU from an A8 6600K to an X4 860K..After replacing, I didn't fully push the cpu in and it didnt give any input, then i fully fixed it in place and it worked, booted and installed all drivers, but failed on Audio (maybe because I had the speakers off ?)..I restarted because...
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    Question Need help choosing between 2 builds

    Ok so I got 2 builds that I wanna buy. I'm pretty sure I'll take one of them so don't build me a new one.I plan on playing mainly fortnite and potentially heavier games down the line on a 144 Hertz monitor (important to get to 144 fps more than higher settings). Just wanna see which one you...
  33. Ori0n

    [SOLVED] Creating a backup image of Win10 parts only.

    I've previously asked a question about partitioning for the purpose of keeping an image as slim as possible for backup purposes. M.2 NVMe SSD boot drive partitioning. Good or bad idea. The results of which were... well I'm still not 100% sure. So I'll refer you to the provided link. If it...
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    Question Need help finding Motherboard and CPU for less than $500 total price

    Looking to purchase an i5-8400 or better CPU and An intel optane ready Motherboard with 1 or more m.2 slots CURRENT BUILD COMPONENTS AND FPS LISTED AT END OF POST Mobo Budget is 50-175...
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    Question What should I upgrade to make my pc run games better?

    My pc runs most games well reaching very high fps, however when it comes to high end games it just loses all that i can barely manage 30 frames. I'm not that aware of parts so im not sure if I have a certain part thats really out of date or if my whole pc is out of date, any help would be...
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    [SOLVED] Best way to upgrade with £200 budget?

    I have a £200 budget to upgrade my PC. (Plus re-sale price of the replaced components) Ryzen 1300x A320 Mobo GTX1060 3gb 8gb gddr4 2800 Western digital blue 1tb hdd 550w psu I run games at 1080p. Any suggestions? Regards.
  37. g-unit1111

    Question Any way to tell if my CPU is still usable?

    So I have a Ryzen 1800X that I pulled from my old system because the motherboard that I was using at the time (MSI Tomahawk B450) worked fine until I moved it to a new case and then the motherboard stopped POSTing. But it didn't affect all of the components attached to it, as I could still use...
  38. ImAPleb

    Question I'm a newbie to pc, Is my pc temp normal?

    I have a ryzen 5 1600 and rx580 8gb, when playing fortnite on 60 fps on epic setting or high settings with epic distance I get a temp on my gpu of 71 degrees Celsius is this okay or is this to hot? I have two fans and the stock cpu cooler for the ryzen. Should I add fans and a different...
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    Question PSUs with Ribbon style cables

    While I won't be changing my PSU anytime soon we should have a list of those that come with ribbon style cables and not the tightly bundled together pain in the rear to cable manage ones like I ended up with in my last build......so please list if you know some. It will be good info for all.
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    Question RX 580 Gaming ROG Strix for $189?

    Why is the RX 580 Gaming ROG Strix on newegg for $189? Isn't this a $350+ card? Should I buy this because I'm looking for a card for around $200 and this seems too good to be true. This is my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2mmNCb