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    Laptop with note-taking capability

    I'm looking for a new laptop, and I came across this: HP Spectre x360 - 13-4030ca Convertible PC I'm going to be using it mostly for school work and media streaming, some gaming (minecraft) but nothing extremely cpu intensive (I hope minecraft isn't?). My main purpose in chosing a convertible...
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    Displaying wrong resolution

    I have just installed windows 10, I have the latest Geforce Drivers, My windows is running in 1600x900 and Geforce Experience tells me its 1600x900 display. But for some reason my TV which I use as a monitor is running itself in 1920x1080 I can't find anywhere to change it. If I go fullscreen...
  3. 5384vishal

    [Calling all motherboard experts]Best Motherboard for the ultimate build- GTX 980ti and i7 4790k?

    Ok I have Selected three brands and selected boards which I think are good enough with the GTX 980ti and i7 4790k.... ASUS Asus Z97-PRO Asus Maximus VII Ranger Asus Maximus VII Hero GIGABYTE Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Soc...
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    Is this a good build?

    Is this a good build? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rfrv7P I will be using this for gaming and schoolwork. My GPU will be a used R9 270X from my very close friend in great condition. The most I can spend is $755 and I decided that if I can get a free GPU I would splurge on better components. Thanks.
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    Looking for PSU that fits

    I recently bought a Lenovo M91P from a friend for cheap and I'm looking to upgrade a few things. I've already doubled the ram and storage, but I'm looking to get a new gpu for the i5-2400 on it, to replace intel hd2000 integrated graphics. I wanted to get a good card so I figure I'll need a 400w...
  6. Fincotts1

    Difference in 2 EVGA ACX 980s?

    Hi guys, i recently posted a thread asking about comparisons towards the evga reference cooler of the gtx 980 and an acx 2.0 version (04G-P4-2896-KR). In this thread i would like to ask you guys about 2 other cards. The EVGA ACX 2.0 04G-P4-2896-KR 980 is £16 cheaper than the other acx 2.0...
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    ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z Coloring

    I may be acquiring an ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z motherboard. The red and black color scheme won't necessarily work with my build. I want to know if there is a way to change the color of the motherboard (at least the red portions) I've seen some "armor" stuff for some motherboards, too. What...
  8. Shadeslayer110

    Can My PC Run These Games?

    Hi, I built my PC last summer with decent specs. However, some of my parts, especially the CPU and GPU, are being labeled as it can run the games, but do not have the "recommended" settings. I would like to play new games such as GTA V and the Witcher 3. For games like the Witcher 3, it says...
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    will gta v work properly on my laptop?

    Hi.. I have an HP Pavilion 15. Here is what it has... Windows 8.1 Processor: Intel (R) Core i7-5500u CPU @ 2.40GHz RAM: 6.00 GB System Type: 64-bit Operating System, x64 based processor .
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    Sound takes a few minutes to come through new device

    This problem has only started recently. Pretty much, whenever I unplug the audio jack to my speakers and plug in the microphone jack to my headset (because that is just the kind of speakers and headset i have), it takes up to 3 minutes to receive sound coming from the headset if it being plugged...
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    Dual boot Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Why the heck is Win8.1 so darn slow?

    I have a Microsoft student account and can download free software from Microsoft, and am trying out a dual-boot w/ both Windows 7 and 8.1. Webpage after webpage talks about how lean Windows 8.1 is, and how it boots faster and performs better. My Windows 7 boots in about 50 seconds. My Windows...
  12. shernandez1131

    Final "draft" for my first build

    I've recieved help a lot of times, but at last I think i'm done and I just want a quick last check to see what you think about my build, so hopefully soon i'll join the glorious pc gaming master race. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core...
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    SiBEAM Snap And WiGig Wave Goodbye To Physical Connectors

    Physical connectors limit design choices, and tangled cables are a nuisance. SiBEAM Snap and WiGig are two wireless technologies that can help eliminate these pain points. SiBEAM Snap And WiGig Wave Goodbye To Physical Connectors : Read more
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    Annoying display Flickering ...

    Hi ... I recently bought a 17" Dell Inspiron 7737 with tochscreen laptop ... Specs: i7 4th generation 16 GB ram 1 TB HDD intel HD 4400 2 GB Nvidia GT 750M GDDR5 Win 8.1 Pro The problem i am having is the right side of my Screen (almost 1/4 of the screen) dims ocassionally ... it got me worried...
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    i7 4790k highest OC and Voltage (i7 4790k users only)

    Hi guys, maybe you can share your highest clock and voltage when overclocking your i7. Also include your Cooler. I will start with mine. 4.8Ghz @ 1.29V Scythe Kantana (dual fan) Air cooler
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    Help me choosing a monitor

    After searching for the best 27 inch monitor for the money, I have narrowed my search to 2 Monitors http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-S27D390H-27-Inch-Screen-Monitor/dp/B00IEZGY2Q http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-GW2760HS-27-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00ITORMDC...
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    My CPU cooler runs at 4400 RPM, is this normal?

    My setup: -asus z97-a -i5 4690k -gtx 970 I recently installed Corsair Hydro H60 High Performance liquid cooling for my CPU, however the CPU fan runs at 4400 RPM when im on desktop or in Bios. My temperatures are fine at 30 degrees in idle and 65-69 degrees when in game. My question is, is...
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    How do I turn up the bass on my headphones?

    I recently bought a studio microphone as well as headphones after my headset died. However, I have noticed an annoying lack in bass. Does anyone know any settings that I can use to increase the bass?
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    NW driver problem

    Hi all, I lost my Wifi Driver of my Dell 15 3000 for windows 8.1 64 bit & couldnt able to find the correct driver. My hardwar
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    gtx 760 vs r9 280x

    GTX 760 OC 4GB GDDR5 Windforce 3X vs SAPPHIRE TRI-X R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 OC (UEFI)
  21. shiftyape

    question about deus ex human revolution

    does the directors cut version http://www.amazon.com/Deus-Ex-Revolution-Directors-Online/dp/B00FZ20KNU/ref=sr_1_93_twi_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420142559&sr=1-93 come with the base game or is it some kind of DLC
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    PCI-e slot for SLI

    HI, I'm lookging forward to buy an Asrock X99M Killer or X99 Extreme 4 motherboard, together with two GTX970 graphic cards for SLI gaming rig. Just saw that some graphic cards occupied 2.5 slot space. How to tell if the motherboard I picked are capable for install graphic card with 3 slot...
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    A power supply question

    This has been bothering me for a long time. Why do power supply cords/monitor power cords so loose? My computer has shutdown randomly many times while gaming because of a stupid loose cord. Its so frustrating, can someone explain why and how I can solve this? EDIT: I tried getting the cord...
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    Vista with SVGA to HDMI cable will not display on extended monitor or tv

    I have Dell Inspiron with Vista and SVGA output. Connecting an SVGA cord to extend video to another monitor works fine. Using a special cord from svga to hdmi does not. Monitor nor TV will display out put. however, the laptop does recognize them, but just doesn't display on them. Have replaced...
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    my Windows XP professional series was installed in my acer.I cant find any icons @allN

    Mycomputer recently had this installed and I can't find any icons on the toolbar.I went to properties on the toolbar and the icons aren't there.
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    i7-4820K vs i7-4790K

    Which one has better performance
  27. Stoic Muffins

    What is the best 29 inch ultra wide monitor

    I am planning on getting a 29 inch monitor for my pc but am wondering what company to go with and what model to get, the options are lg dell aoc and asus, asus and lg have two 29 inch models that they sell. here are amazon links for all of the options (if you have another you thinks is better...
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    upgrade intel 4000

    I have windows 8 with a low end intel 4000 chipset, and need to have more power to run a painter (Corel) program. What do you suggest? Thanks!
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    PCIe 2.0 x 16 or 3.0 x 16 slot for 7970?

    Hi folks, I have an Asrock Z 77 Extreme 4 motherboard. Among other things, it offers a PCI E2 .0 x 16 and PCI E3 .0 x 16 VGA slots. Yesterday, I installed a 7970 graphics card and I placed it in the PCI E2 .0 x 16 slot. According to GPU Z, the graphic card reports that it supports PC IE by 16...
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    Selling an older computer - Data Lacation

    I have an older computer I no longer need, I built a new one. I removed the Hard drive to reuse, and the Disc drive. Essentially Is there any other place that would hold data/information I need to delete?
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    Friend's computer build

    I'm helping my friend build a computer, this is his planned build, is this a good build? Should he change anything? He would like to stay around $1250. Case Phanteks enthoo luxe Cpu: Intel Core i5-4690K Cooler:h100i Gpu: ASUS R9280X or EVGA GeForce GTX770 Motherboard: gigabyte GA-Z97X Power...
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    front panel usb 3.0 connected to an MSI Z77A-G41 mobo just stopped working. any solution?

    front panel usb 3.0 connected to an MSI Z77A-G41 mobo just stopped working. any solution?
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    Good gaming build?

    I was asking if this is a good gaming build.Can you give me feedback in the comments?And what would you change in? (Thats my first build)...Thank you :) Part list: CPU: Intel core i7-3770k 3.5 GHz quad core CPU fan: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM liquid Motherboard: AsRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 RAM...
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    Two 500gb HDD's, possibly failing or HDD setting???

    Ok, I have two 500gb HDD's like the title says. Both are Seagate Barrucuda 7200.10's. Both were in a gaming PC I bought from a guy. He booted and let me look at it, and even test Bioshock infinite and skyrim on it. Now these HDD's had windows 8 on them before, but I wanted windows 7, so I went...
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    What RAM to buy?

    Hey there guys! need some help here.. I am planning to build the following PC but confused with what ram to buy- Intel core i5 3450 Gigabyte B75M D3H mobo Asus GTX 660 1 TB WD HDD and 128GB SSD Corsair 550W PSU Now I want 8 gigs of RAM @ 1600Mhz but I am confused with what RAM to buy.I was...
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    PC turns on for fraction of a second, then turns off. System works fine when I remove graphics card

    My pc has been working fine for months, and then all of a sudden one day this started happening. Thinking it might be a problem with overheating, I replaced the thermal paste, but that didn't help. One possible issue is that my graphics card, an Asus gtx 650 ti boost 2gb, is recommended to be...
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    Star citizen buying Game Package?

    Hello My question is if it is worth buying star citizen, i think i am going to buy it but what game package there are alot of them do i buy the least expensive one 30 Dollars or a more expensive one? If anyone has bought a game Package for more than 30 Dollars please tell me if it was worth it...
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    Cannot install clean windows.

    My laptop is an HP dv5 1015NR. Originally it came with Windows Vista but later on I installed Windows 7, which was the OS I was using, until 2 days. I'm having trouble reinstalling W7 or even WXP. Everything was working just fine but i powered my laptop off and the next day I was getting the...
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    I tried to switch place of video card and it not working!

    Hello guys! i have 2x video cards R7 260x 1 is from msi 1 is from xfx . The msi is seat in the x16 slot and the xfx seat in the x8 slot i tried to cross fire them and they are working fine till today when i play crysis 3 game the msi card pump the temp up to 76C, after that i tried to switch the...
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    Gaming Laptop Help

    I am looking to buy a gaming laptop and have about a 1,000 dollar budget. I am looking to play games like Battlefield 4 and Day Z Standalone. What would be the best laptop within my budget that can play these games?