QuietPC

Forum discussion tagged with QuietPC.
  1. J

    [SOLVED] PC keeps crashing when playing games, need help.

    The problem started a couple of months ago but only seemed to be happening when I was playing overwatch. It wouldn't happen all the time either, only a couple of times a month. Now it happens everytime I load a game and it's not only overwatch. I can't even play sims without crashing. It's like...
  2. K

    fallout 76 insane bottleneck

    i have just bought fallout 76 and i was expecting to be able to run it fine but to my suprise i was getting a huge bottleneck and i was hoping to get some help i forgot to say i was getting 25- 30 on the very lowest settings with about 16% gpu usage and about 40% cpu my specs: i5 4460 8gb...
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    Need advice on which aftermarket 2080 Ti to purchase (Budget $1,400-Buying in 2 days).

    Summary: Just need a 2080 Ti for gaming at 3440 X 1440 on Ultra @ 100/120 fps. PURCHASE DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2019. BUDGET RANGE: USD: $1200-1400 Before Rebates. USAGE: Gaming-Online MMOs like Wow and FF14 as well as new games like Anthem, Tombraider, and BF5. CURRENT GPU AND POWER...
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    I can't see my ryzen 5 cpu and vega 8 graphics cpu and gpu temperature in msi afterburner ?

    I can't see my ryzen 5 cpu and vega 8 graphics cpu and gpu temperature in msi afterburner. All other things are working properly only the temperature is not showing
  5. __2060__

    Main GPU not working when i use a second?

    Ok so basically i want 3 monitors but my 960 doesent have more than 1 dvi port, so i used an old GeForce 8600 GT for my third monitor but now my 960 is only displaying on one monitor that its connected to and isnt even displaying on my 2nd monitor, why is this happening? Am i even able to do...
  6. P

    Install updated driver for MaxxAudio Pro

    I have a Dell Optiplex 755 on which I tried to install MaxxAudio Pro: kept receiving a message that stated "Audio driver needed to be updated". Ugh.. How do I go about this? I have the MaxxAudio Pro on my newest laptop and it's AWESOME! It's avail. via Dell Audio..Need to know how or why my...
  7. Z

    Suggestions for Upgrade

    I am currently using a I5- 4690 EVGA NVIDIA gtx 970. For some reason my games are running extremely badly. Rainbow six siege at high settings I am only getting 55 fps. PUBG I can barely get above 60 most times and CS:GO at high I am only getting 150 fps(which is good dont get me wrong, but...
  8. T

    How much is my PC worth

    This is my first time posting so I don't know if this is the best place but oh well. So I am selling my PC since I bought a upgraded one and was wondering how much I could sell this for. I was thinking around 1000 dollars at most but wanted an outside view of it. I switched some part because my...
  9. S

    Price for my used build.

    Hi, i want to sell my build since i am buying a new pc.If anyone could help me put a price on this, i would really appreciate: -I5 4460 -8 GB ram Hyperx DDR3 -Thermaltake case VERSA H23 with 550w power supply. -DVD-CD LG reader. -BENQ DL2020 19.5 monitor. -1 TB seagate HDD. -MSI Z97-G43 GAMING...
  10. K

    ClamAV - Linux Supported Versions

    Can someone please tell me what all Linux Versions does ClamAV Support?
  11. B

    how do i get the battery out there is no acsesable battery cover

    my cbs-571 is on but got ablack screen went off today
  12. M

    compatibility with motherboard

    can a i7-7740x work with a STRIX H270F
  13. A

    PC can't boot to bios tried pretty much everything

    So i have a really bad problem. After I plugged hdmi cable to my pc from my Philips Smart TV, computer crashed. Now I have endless boot loop. Cant boot to bios. One strange thing that I saw, if I touch the tip of Hdmi cable and my computer case, I feel little tingle like electricity goes trough...
  14. S

    My PC is hanging/freezing

    During resetting process my system is shut down. Again m trying to open but showing black screen. Please help me what should I have to do
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    Bootable USB Help

    I currently have a Mac and just built my own computer. I was able to access BIOS and I made sure everything is working okay on that front, and I made a bootable USB with Windows 7 on my Mac using the Boot Camp Assistant and made sure in the BIOS that the USB was set to boot before my hard drive...
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    Amazon fire connected to projector, need solution to surround sound on yamaha receiver

    I have an Amazon fire connected to my projector using the hdmi slot. I would also like the fire to connect to my yamaha receiver for surround sound. Tried using the USB port (usb to hdmi cable) to hdmi input on receiver but was unsuccessful. Any thoughts?
  17. J

    new headset help

    I used to have a turtle beach z300 but after a long time it finally broke and now im in the market for a new headset ideally a really good one. i liked the z300 cuz of its compatibility. i used it for pc gaming games like dark souls overwatch, for honor, and used for ps4 for games like rainbow...
  18. CompGee

    To compress or not to compress?

    Quick question: I'm out of HDD space on my 2TB external HDD. Should one compress all 2TB of that data into some .zip files on a very frequently accessed backup drive?
  19. D

    will (G.SKILL X 8GB(1X8G) DDR3 1600) and (G.SKILL X DDR3, 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600) work

    Will these two work together ? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MEMGSK0427/GSKILL-Ripjaws-X-8GB1X8G-Gaming-DDR3-1600MHz-PC3-1 https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MEMGSK0361/GSKILL-RIPJAWS-X-Desktop-DDR3-8GB-2x4GB-DDR3-1600M The single ram stick is CL10 but the one I am using currently is a CL9
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    Would switching to USB fix this problem?

    My new desktop computer has two 3.5mm microphone jacks. Neither of them work at all. Plugging a microphone into either of them results in no sound capture whatsoever. I know my mic isn't the problem, because switching to my laptop fixes the problem right quick. Uninstalling and reinstalling...
  21. M

    GTX 770, GTX 960 or the GTX 1060?

    Okay I am writing this thread because my friend (who is very generous) selling his GTX 960 4GB to me for $60. I am currently running a GTX 770 2GB. I have read that the GTX 770 can be faster in certain situations. But I am lacking VRAM with the GTX 770. Should I ditch my 770 for a 960? Also...
  22. B

    GEFORCE® GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC FPS fails

    I have a GEFORCE® GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OC and i have installed everything from the disk that came with it but when i tried to play Assassins Creed IV Black Flag the fps dropped to 5FPS or lower why dont i have a Normal FPS?
  23. Rafael Mestdag

    Do you feel like you've overgrown pc games and rarely play anymore?

    A couple of years ago I found myself not playing pc games as often as I used to up to a few months back. And it's been like that ever since. I started playing pc games when I was 13(1993) on my first pc. Games these days are way more developed in all areas, they are very realistic in every way...
  24. J

    Possible CPU upgrade for the Dell Inspiron 660s?

    Hi all. I recently put an AMD Radeon 7750 1gb low profile graphics card into my Dell Inspiron 660s. Along with upgrading the ram from 4gb to 8gb, I would like to upgrade the model's CPU as the current CPU inside is an Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3220 / 3.3 GHz. I just want a few options to choose...
  25. B

    How To Ultimate Guide to Watch Dogs 2 Multiplayer

    Watchdogs 2 brings a new element into the watch dogs games by allowing you to team up with friends in order to complete co-op missions for extra rewards. It is possible to do these missions solo, but it will be much easier to do them with a friend with some coordination. The missions are...
  26. A

    I need a PSU

    Hey guys, I'm putting together a build (first time) and I need a PSU. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/cRFTzM could somebody explain modular and non modular and recommend a PSU Thanks!
  27. S

    New graphics card issues

    I just installed my first graphics card, a Gigabyte G1 Gtx 1060 6gb, and I'm having some issues. First I get a green screen on Youtube videos from time to time and then they stop working. I read somewhere that turning off hardware acceleration on chrome would help. It has but now my video...
  28. adam77

    Windows store problem, can't download error (0x80070015) ANSWER INSIDE

    So hello, i have big problem with windows store. Can't get to download anything. Error posted in photos and listed what i have tried to fix it - below: The error: What i tried and what i got: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tried running wsreset.exe , still same situation 5. Tried turning off anti-virus
  29. armin89

    razer blade, surface book, or mbp 15

    hi i am going to buy a new laptop in 2-3 weeks, i am structural engineer i use softwares like ansys i do some basic video editing for customer as well, my main usage is basically using ms office and similar basic software. but still i need powerful system for a few design in month. for me cpu...
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    Slightly hasty DDR3 purchase, have I screwed up?

    Hi, So recently I bought some DDR3 ram to upgrade my desktop from 4GB to 16GB, and to be honest, I think I bought it a little too hastily. I decided to go with Crucial, as it was about the cheapest branded, and had a choice of "Ballistix Sport" or "Ballistix Tactical," which is XMP ram, and...
  31. J

    Looking for 2-way SLI z170 Mobo for upgrade to dual 960's

    Currently running EVGA GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+. I'm looking for a z170 mobo supporting 2-way SLI to run two 960s. Also, would an i5-6600k support this set up?
  32. A

    Modern Warfare 3 Disabling HUD

    Hello. Now, I wanted to do a marathon of Modern Warfare series and take screenshots but with a twist. I wanted it to be as realistic as possible so I played on Veteran and disabled the HUD. But, I haven't tested MW3 before so I played the first two. Then I opened MW3 and nothing worked. It's...
  33. G

    Computer Crashes to Green Screen when Gaming

    Within the last 3 days I built a computer and since day 1 when playing games such as battlefield 4 after about 3 minutes the screen crashes to a single color green and the sound freezes. I highly suspect that this is GPU related. I have tested it in game and in FurMark and it consistently...
  34. D

    I wanna buy AMD Radeon RX 480 8 GB

    Hello! As the title says, i wanna buy the new Radeon RX 480 8 GB as soon as it comes out, but I'm thinking that my computer will bottleneck. Here are my specs. Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz skt 1366 Nehalem Box Asus Rampage II Extreme Sapphire Radeon HD5850 1GB DDR5 256-bit Display Port ASUS...
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    HP OfficeJet Pro A809N is printing out different colors after replacing ink cartridges

    hello, I used to print out my client's documents with blue lettering, but after I replaced the ink cartridges, it's printing out a pinkish color.
  36. R

    can I use gigabyte nvidia gt 730 ,2gb,64bit ddr3 graphics card with GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard?

    GA-78LMT-USB3 MOTHERBOARD WITH GIGABYTE NVIDIA GT 730,2GB,64BIT DDR3 GRAPHICS CARD POSSIBLE?
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    Color difference in higher refresh rate?

    I have a LG 2363D and had an issue with the colors being off, especially the white being a bit yellowish, this was immediately apperant once i got a second monitor. Today, I was cleaning up my desk and decided to test if my monitor is cable of pushing 120hz via HDMI and once I connected the HDMI...
  38. MachX

    Which graphics card for my Gaming Build @ 1080p?

    Hi Guys, After a long time here in the forum. Just wanted to know as I'm confused. This is my build i5 -4590 H97 plus Motherboard Gskill 2 x 4 1600 RAM 1 TB HDD Windows 10 x64 pro I want to buy a good graphics card which will max out almost all games at 1080p I have few in my mind like...
  39. T

    How much VRAM will I actually need?

    I am gaming at 768p and medium-high settings. I will be getting new AAA titles so how much VRAM will I need for future?
  40. K

    fan changes rotation ? why?

    earlier i placed my hand behind my case specifically on the fan part( covering it partially) just to feel the air..then i noticed that the fan starts to slow down briefly then it start up again but it is rotating on the other way(left) but when i removed my hand it slowed down briefly again and...