R9 380

Forum discussion tagged with R9 380.
  1. Zkusak

    Question Is my R9 380 officially dead?

    So I've had my old R9 380 4GB for almost 5 years now but last few weeks, it has been behaving strangely. When it was on certain load, the screen was flickering/glitching and only changing some in-game settings like v-sync etc. fixed that for a few minutes (which is very odd). But now, I was...
  2. Juaniblanco

    Question R9 380 Nitro dying or something else?

    Hello everyone, sorry to bother you all. So, about a month ago, i started to have some issues with my GPU (or at least that's what i think it is). Playing GTA normally when out of nowhere the game crashes and I got a message saying "Driver has stopped working but recovered" or something like...
  3. R

    [SOLVED] Upgrading from GDDR5 to GDDR5X or GDDR6 graphics cards

    Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my current graphics card (R9 380) to a GTX 1660 Super. R9 380 uses GDDR5 memory and the 1660S uses GDDR6. My question can I do this (will the change in memory have any affects that I should know about)?
  4. m.sid

    [SOLVED] Random restart and no display

    So my PC has been acting very weirdly these couple of months. It would restart randomly sometimes and sometimes when it is on idle it would go to no display too. Although after a couple of tries to restart it, it would boot normally, and then another problem shows up when I watched Youtube...
  5. G

    Question Grainy Textures and Reflections

    Been noticing this happening in all of my games. There is either a grainy look to metallic or reflective surfaces, sometimes making games look as if they are sparkling like bubbles in a softdrink if there are any lights reflecting on a reflective surface or anything. It's been like this since I...
  6. W

    Question Sapphire r9 380 (4GB GDDR5) not compatible with Lenovo Is6xm?

    Working on a hand me down PC for someone and having trouble with it. When the machine is turned on with the GPU installed, it never boots, but all the fans spin up. I have the exact same problem as a thread posted here about 2 years ago that was never actually solved...
  7. L

    Question r9 380 GPU spiking

    Hi all, My GPU is constantly spiking from 0-10 up to 90-100 and back down again. It's causing unstable frames and I'm not sure of what settings I can change to make it smooth again. I have a core i5 4460 and 8gb of ram. My drivers are up to date. My CPU and RAM run about 75% but yeah..lots of...
  8. yullbarez

    Question Will Asus Strix OC R9 380 2GB Fit In My Case?

    I had a old ATX case that called "Asus Vento A2" and i'm not sure that R9 380 would fit in case. Is there's a any way to make sure about it? Thanks.
  9. yullbarez

    Question PC Turns Off It's Own

    Hi recently my PC turns off it's own. PC turns off like Windows "Shutting Down" so it's not shutting down suddenly. I think it's doesn't source from Windows itself. Sometimes it's turn off when at booting screen. I've not found which component causing it. Also after it shuts down sometimes it...
  10. yullbarez

    [SOLVED] R9 380 Still Good In 2019?

    Is R9 380 enough to run new AAA Titles at 1080P? Thanks.
  11. Traumatiziran

    Question Asus Strix R9 380 2 gb OC LED trouble??? Halp.

    Hey guys my friend and I recently bought a used Asus Strix R9 380 2 gb OC and when we turn it on the light fades from white led to the red one and it stays red. The LEDs in question are the one next to the 8 pin power input. What do those mean? are they for troubleshooting or???
  12. Dreamevil55

    [SOLVED] Time to upgrade my GPU from R9 380. Advice ! Please ?

    Well, to begin with, I'm no ultra gamer by any means. Casual once in a while. Only gaming I did was Guild Wars 2 for a while, tired of that now. So I decided to give the Witcher series a try. Suffice to say, the Witcher games have took my expectation of games to a different level to which, I...
  13. J

    No desktop text

    Hi pretty sure I have a virus. Cannot start in safe mode, when I try it starts disk repair which stalls at 4%. Start in normal mode it is extremely slow, there is no text on any desktop icons or an any file explorer files (names all missing only showing icons). Downloaded a few different anti...
  14. G

    can i run gta5 on lowest settings?

    my pc has intel i5 2430M processor ram 8gb ddr3 video memory 512mb
  15. A

    Problem with ASUS Maximus X Hero (WiFi-AC) and NZXT H500

    Computer Specifications i7 8700k ASUS Maximus X Hero ( WiFi) 2x8GB Team T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB 3200mhz GTX 1080 I recently bought an open box ASUS Maximus X Hero Wifi Ac from Newegg and it was certified working. I recently set up my computer outside of the case and it ran without any...
  16. O

    Looking to upgrade my pc, want some input

    I have had my pc for about 4-5 years now and the only thing I have upgrading during that time was an i5 to an i7. Now I am planning to upgrade my GPU and add more RAM. As of now I have: MSI GTX 760 OC 2GB i7-4790k 4001 Mhz G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 2x4GB RAM GXII 750W PSU H87M Plus ASUS...
  17. T

    60Hz on a 144hz monitor?

    I play first person shooters and was looking to buy a 144hz monitor for my new build, but some of my games are capped at 60hz. Skyrim for example, yes I still play it, won't work above 60fps. So my question is, if I buy a 144hz for that extra edge in shooters, will running 60fps in games look...
  18. K

    HELP!windows cannot access the specified device path or file windows xp

    I’ve just install windows xp and everything works fine except i cant open certain control in control panel such as display and appearance or user account and I can’t even install .exe file or open exe file or even use command prompt Everything keeps popping up windows cannot access the...
  19. M

    I burnt my ram stick and now my pc will not start.

    I got 2 new ddr3 8gb Corsair vengeance ram sticks and I did not unplug my pc or turn of the back switch before exchanging ram sticks. I took two generic Samsung 4gb ram sticks out and replaced them with the Corsair sticks and I smelled a biting smell when trying to turn on the pc and 2 gold...
  20. M

    Aptio Setup Utility

    Can someone please help me with a way of removing this Aptio Setup Utility , I tried to restart or reset defaults but nothing is happening.
  21. F

    Is my system stable?

    So i got my PC and its working and it has some issues with PlayersUnkown's Battlegrounds but the finnaly question is :"Is my system stable?" I will leave the Specifications down here so hopefully there are some peopel that can answer my question! ;) Specifications : -i7 960 3.2Ghz Bloomfield...
  22. W

    Computer won't start. CMOS reset ineffective. Windows 10

    tl;dr Computer won't turn on. Won't respond to CMOS reset. Motherboard considered dead for hours, then managed to boot once. I'm using an ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS. Recently, over the past week and a half, I've been unable to wake the computer from sleep mode, for which I can't find a permanent solution...
  23. EfoDom

    Is this RAM compatible with ryzen?

    I'm going to build my first gaming pc next week. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YjjjwV +Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, Seasonic S12II-520 F3. Is this RAM Crucial DDR4 8GB 2133MHz CL16 CT8G4DFD8213 compatible with ryzen? It's the cheapest I could find. I heard that not all rams are compatible with ryzen...
  24. L

    PC doesn't turn on

    I've been having an intermittent issue with my pc not turning on. This is a custom built high end pc, maybe 7 years old. Fractal design case Intel 3930k Asus Sabertooth mobo 64gb ram Xfx pro 1250 watt PSU 128 boot ssd 2tb data drive Issue started several months ago with the pc not turning on...
  25. C

    External Laptop GPU

    hello, I was hoping to install an external GPU to my laptop using this...
  26. P

    Can i upgrade my Core i5 2410m on my lenovo e420?

    I was wondering if i can upgrade my core i5 2410m cpu on lenovo E420laptop to a newer version ....if so what are my cpu choices?i heard that the sockets should match so i cant just put any cpu in there so help me pliz
  27. G

    Amazon Echo Show Is On Sale for First Time Ever

    Take $30 off Amazon's premium smart speaker, as long as you can live without YouTube videos. Amazon Echo Show Is On Sale for First Time Ever : Read more
  28. J

    Is the Asus VG248QE good for gaming?

    Like the title says, is the monitor good enough for gaming. I would prefer to get a monitor that offers g-sync, but I can't afford one at the moment seeing as how my PC build nearly sucked my bank account dry. Another question I have is that is it really necessary to have a G-sync capable monitor?
  29. J

    Remote desktop from thin client?

    So I am very new to the thin client world. I have a custom build PC that i use for photo and video editing, and I have a NAS drive set up as a media server as one of the hdds. I am wondering if there is a way to get a thin client and set it up with my home theatre projector so that i could use...
  30. M

    Specs for MSI GEFORCE GTX 1070 Gaming X-8G

    I cannot locate requirment specs for the MSI GEFORCE GTX 1070 Gaming X-8G My curren pc specs: Power Supply: Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 1000W Power Supply (Continuous Power ATX12V / EPS12V, SLI Certified, CrossFire Ready, 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC) Board: Gigabyte...
  31. Nickolai

    Will Celeron G3900 work with OC memory on a Z270 motherboard?

    I would like to use Celeron G3900 with a Z270 motherboard. The motherboard says it supports "DDR4-4133+(OC) Memory", but the CPU says it only supports DDR4-1866/2133. Will OC memory be able to work on OC speeds or not? If not, then what is the cheapest Intel 6th Gen CPU I can use? Am I limited...
  32. N

    Noise Reduction Options

    So I'm stationed at a joint base and I happen to live on the air force side so I have F22's, C17's, ect. flying over all the time and my mic picks it up. Would it help if I got some of the foam sound panels and placed them on the walls and windows to reduce the noise?
  33. E

    i7 7500U vs i5 7200U everything else is same

    So I am buying a laptop on Amazon and there is the Acer Aspire E15's with either an i5 7200U or i7 7500U. They both have GTX 940MX graphics and 8GBs of DDR4 with a 256GB m.2 boot Drive with an empty 2.5inch bay. My question is, which CPU will be better. The i5 is $589AU and the i7 is $699AU...
  34. T

    An online job for a 16 year old

    Hello, I'm 16 years old and I love computers I've been learning to code and I'm trying to figure out how I can make some money online without leaving the comfort of my home. I have a tight schedule for school and getting a retail job isn't an option. There are many scams out there and I would...
  35. S

    FX4350 + ASRock 970M PRO3 compatiblity.

    I have a AMD FX 4350 and a ASRock 970M PRO3. My question is...are they compatible out of the box? Also... What is a compatible ram that will pair well with both CPU and MB? Looking for a 16gb set (4x4gb) or equivalent. If it helps...my GPU is an EVGA GeForce GTX 1050Ti SC 4GB Gaming...
  36. S

    Specific graphics cards that fit an Optiplex 990, the Desktop model.

    I've been looking for a graphics card that will fit my pc, the current specs are an Intel i7 2600 core, 4gb of ram, a 400W power supply, and the on board Intel HD Graphics. I've looked at a EVGA GT 730, a couple of PNY brands of the 730, and one Gigabyte brand of the card. And I think (just by...
  37. Codelyoko373

    CPU Cooler Wire Issue

    I recently just got a Alpine 64 Plus CPU Cooler that I ordered though when I had a look at it, the fan part actually came off. I eventually attached it back to the cooler with brute force (cause there isn't any screws or anything that actually attaches the fan to the heatsink, it just clips on)...
  38. D

    Help needed choosing a gaming laptop for £1000-£1500

    I'm going to be moving to uni soon, so I'm planning to sell my desktop and put it towards a high-spec laptop (partly due to occasional gaming and partly due to studying computer science, so a future-proof option seems like a good idea). I'm having trouble choosing one however as there are just...
  39. Heseth

    Which of these 3 headphones should i buy?

    Sony mdr zx310 - Philips shl5000 -PIONEER SE-MJ503-K.These are the ones i found within my budget.
  40. K

    Should I get this build?

    Case InWIN 703 MID TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK/RED) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i i5-7600K (3.8GHz) Motherboard ASUS® PRIME B250-PLUS: ATX, LG1151, Memory (RAM) 8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2133MHz (2 x 4GB) Graphics Card 6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP 1st Hard Disk 250GB Samsung...