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Hello Guys, I intend to buy the Intel i5, now my "problem".Many people told me that it will heat up too much with the stock cooler and that a custom one is a MUST, while that may be true, the custom they linked Cooler Master Hyper.As good as that one may be, it goes over my budget, will I be...

I have a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 CPU Cooler and the fan stopped working. Looks like it's stuck or needs oiling since it doesn't spin easily when I push it with my finger as do other fans in my computer. Is it necessary for the fan to work (I don't know how long it's been like that) and if so how...

Hi, guys : I have a machine which consists of four Opteron(tm) Processor 6168. Each processor has 12 cores ,and two dies. Does anyone know how many communication latency levels between two cores on this machine ? (off-die or on-die ) Or may be anyone can tell me how to obtain the information of...

I currently have a GTX 480 and a Phenom X4 945 on a HP motherboard. If I upgraded the motherboard to something like an ASUS 890FX would I see a noticeable improvement? Would I see a larger improvement if I upgrade both the CPU and motherboard instead of just the motherboard? (Probably to an...

installed ram is 4gb ddr2 .cor2duo 3ghz processor 1gb nvidia 9600gt..currently 500gb hard drive is installed

I have a 4-year old Gigabyte P35-DSL3 mobo. It's running a Conroe dualcore E6550 2.33ghz that's overclocked to 3.2ghz, and DDR2-800 overclocked to 900. I'd like to make the system faster but I'm hesistant about upgrading the mobo. How much faster would the system be if I upgraded to a...

this is the link http://uk.geforce.com/optimise/guides/gaming-pc-buyers-guide i want to suggest a pc ..in that link is mid range masher is good..but im confused which to use tomshardware pc buyers guide or nvidia buyer guide ..but im sure that i want to choose a nvidia graphic card

Just double checking here before I by this cpu. Could someone tell me if the following cpu will work in a M61PMV mobo? Product Identifiers Brand AMD MPN HD9750XAJ4BGH Key Features Processor Type Phenom X4 Clock Speed 2.4 GHz CPU Socket Type Socket AM2+ Multi-Core Technology Quad-Core...

Hello, we just put in a new power supply (dynex 520w atx); it keeps randomly shutting down...any ideas? connections rechecked, cleaned, can't find anything wrong...?

Hello,im new to the scene as for building a gaming PC,i had a small budgjet and the spend came to about £400 the stats are as follows. Coolermaster CM690 II Lite with Coolermaster GX 650W PSU XFX HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 G-Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz RipjawsX Asus M4A78LT-M Socket AM3 MOBO AMD...

currently have a Dell with an overclocked E4500 @ 2.93ghz/1066fsb/2mb L2 I have a chance of getting a Q6600/2.4ghz/1066/4mb l2 for about $50 on craigslist Now there is a possibiltiy that the Q6600 is not compatible with my Optiplex 745 though I have read and seen CPU-Z screenshots showing it...

As title says, where can this be done? I have no idea what place would have that machine and how much would cost to cut the side panel using my template.

I have no idea what case to get! Running: video: AMD 6770 1GB cpu: i5-2500k to be over clocked I have looked into a few cases and the HAF 912 and the CM 690 II Advance.. I want the case to look nice but at the same time quite with decent to awesome ventilation.. Please help!! Willing to...

I replaced a new CPU of mine with an older one (I'm returning the new one), but I realized that some little gold pins were bent. After at least an hour I managed to get them straight. However, it doesn't just "drop" in. I have to apply a SMALL amount of force (ironic how small is in capital...

Hello, what is the difference between 1GB VRAM and 1GB DDR3? Which is better? I am looking into buying one of the two laptops I want to get, and the only difference is this VRAM vs DDRM, and the difference in price is about $60. Everything else is the same.

Hi. I have a corsair h50 cooler installed on my rig. Lately i've been having some random fps drops that i think are related to my cpu temperature. I use speedfan and it shows over 60c but keeps increasing until it affects gameplay. Fps go down to like 30 and after a minute or two goes back up to...

So I have a desktop Compaq Presario 7500. It is running Windows XP SP3, and will not recognize my mouse or keyboard. This problem came all of sudden, I was removing programs from Control Panel a few days ago, but I doubt that it is the cause. I can not access anything because the monitor won't...

Hello everyone! I was thinking about re-using the wireless adapter in my current PC and adding it to my new build. Am I able to do that or is there some sort of restriction due to current soft-/hardware (drivers?)? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm currently experiencing a problem with my Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard. I recently got a message on my desktop that my copy of Windows 7 was not genuine, which I fixed by going to the Microsoft website and getting their Genuine Version Checker (paraphrased). It made the...

have asrock 770de motherboard gtx 460 pny gskill 2x2gb 10666 8-8-8-21 ddr3 1333 amd 965 be quad core cpu antec earthwatt 500 watt psu cant get to run stable freezes blue screen bsod window 7 32bit os did not do clean install of os didnt want loose pitures or ole lady will kill me lol or to...

Hi guys, So, I'm just looking for parts for my new PC, which will be for gaming. I'm hoping to use it for the next three years or so. I've pretty much found my graphics card (GTX 560Ti) but I'm looking for a good CPU for it. From what I've gathered, the i5 2500K is quite good for my needs. I...

hello, i dont mean in just everyday use, for core hungry games like GTA 4 , BF3 etc and the games for the future which will be relying on quad core processors, i currently have an e5300 i got cheap overclocked @ 4ghz with a hd 4870 which suits me fine for most gaming.. only trouble ive had is...

Hello, i m prathamesh i m wishing to buy a new desktop. for this i m choosing the amd processors insted of intel. so wht do u thnk shud i take amd or stik with intl.............

Basically I have the option of choosing between the two cases. The difference of price between both end up being a total of $15 less for the Lexa S. Is the extra $15 worth getting the Cooler Master? The thermaltake and the lexa are the same price, (A90 is slightly cheaper after mail-in rebate)...

Hey, I was just wondering what processor i should get. I have already bought everything except the processor because they seemed so expensive and i didn't know which one to get. So far, i have quad crossfire ati radeon hd 6990s, 3 3d monitors that are at 2560x1600 resolution and 32 gigabyte ram...

how does it stack against the best air coolers? i know the noctua and silver arrow thrash most other coolers but is this any good?

Hi! So Pretty much, i built my gaming PC about 6 months ago! Recently i have been having several issues! It started out as a NO BSOD "Kernel Power 41" Fault with random freezing and instant shutdowns (not using Windows 7 OS). Until recently! When the power button is pressed, the computer boots...

Got an older MSI RS480M - based emachine from a guy that was throwing it out. Buddy of mine needed and nettop so I began trying to get it running. "Guy" had removed all components, including CPU(!), and shoved them into various ziplock bags. Problem that he diagnosed was power supply, so why he...

If I use a computer powered by a 1200W PSU 2 hours a day on average, how much do you guys think it will raise my power bill? (Duke Energy)

I have everything in spare except for a mobo, cpu, and memory. I've got a couple of ideas for a good set up but I would like some help with this. Whatever is left of the $150 I get to keep and all he wants is a computer that can get on the Internet and be reliable... Thanks in Advance

Hello, my computer has been working fine for the past years but I recently tried to turn it on and all I got was a orange/amber light turn on, but nothing else. No beeping noises, no fans. I tried changing PSU's but still the same results. Can someone please help me fix this problem?

i saw this system and it has a 460w psu gtx 460 i7 2600.will the psu be okay and run the i7 and gtx460?

I have a Q6600 circa early '08 overclocked to 3.6GHz stable (has been for the past three years). Considering some upgrades soon. Not ready to pull the mobo...wondering if there's a CPU that'll fit in there that's a worthwhile upgrade on the above. A new graphics card takes precedent over all...

Hi Both are around the same price after rebates. The Cooler Master has 50w more, and has a 5 year warranty It also has a 1 rail, while the antec has 3. The antec has a 3 year warranty. I heard that the antec is better and that cooler master is a bad brand for PSUs, but the reviews for the...

i can play crysis fine at 40-50 fps full detail (no af/aa) on 1280x1024 but i just installed homeworld 2 and i heard the dvd spin up and then my computer restarts the reason i put this in the psu thread is because the other day i was fooling around with volts and some of my direct to psu fans...

Dear Sir, Do you think Intel really produced the i5 2500S and put it into market ? As I just cannot find anyone around all market in the world. I really wish to get one. Regards, Peter Ng png270@gmail.com

Hi there... M goin to buy a new pc with the followin config: Asus p7 h55 mlx intel core i3 540 3.06ghz 2GB DDR3 1333 HD 5670 512mb DDR5/1GB 500 seagate DVD writer Please suggest me a GOOD BUDGET PSU.... THANKS IN ADVANCE....

Hi everyone, a few days ago i put my PC into sleep mode and when i went to turn it back on a few hours later; it started to to boot and 3 seconds later it made a sort of, violent, noise and shut off. It would continue to turn on for 3 seconds shut down, and repeat that. I think it is either my...

Hello, I tried to power on my computer today and it powered up and quickly turned off and now nothing happens when press power button. The green light on the mobo and network lights still are on. Any advise will be helpful

Hi, Is there a desktop motherboard suitable for the above cpu?? Ben