r9

Forum discussion tagged with r9.
  1. J

    [SOLVED] Power for R9 5900x

    I have a doubt about the need how to power delivery to my 5900X. The motherboard is a Asus Strix X570 E-Gaming. I been running it for a month after upgrade from a 3900x and is not the the system isn't stable but I'm doing a full tear down to clean and now I'm wondering if I should add the 3 4pin...
  2. A

    [SOLVED] AMD R9 Directx 12: Not listed

    So I'm running my most updated Windows 10 Pro, and in dxdiag I'm only seeing under features 11, nothing as a 12. I can't update it any more. AMD drivers also are fully updated. Anyone know why 12 doesn't show, or has AMD been lying since 2015 about R9 cards supporting directx 12?
  3. InSovietRussiaComputerBuildsYOU

    Question R9 290 black screens only when there is no load (e.g. in Windows)

    Hi guys, for the last couple of months I have been black screens when using my Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X OC. It is a very peculiar issue, because it only happens when I am outside of a game e.g. with an open browser (with hardware acceleration turned off), or other 2D applications, I believe it has...
  4. Stefano Calici

    Question Problem- cooler MSI R9 270 HELP

    Hello people. I am new here so greetings to all. The problem I have are graphics fans. Namely, while I played csgo I noticed a huge fps drop. Restarted the computer and he worked normally up to 10 minutes until it started again to descend to 60-80 frames (otherwise it worked on the 160) so I...
  5. F

    Question ryzen 3950x and x370

    My question is simple: I know that probably all x370 will recive a bios update for next gen ryzen processor . What I' asking is : Can handle an r9 3950x ? Is a 16 cores 32 threads but still have 105w of tdp and untill now ryzen in stock follow the declared tdp in full load and my mobo (an aorus...
  6. L

    Question Can I replace the DVD drive in my laptop with an HDD?

    I have an HP Pavilion 15-p001tx laptop from 2014, it currently has a 1TB HDD and a DVD drive. I plan on replacing the HDD with a 250GB SSD, and since I have never used the optical drive, I figured I might as well swap it out with my HDD for additional storage. Can I do this, and are there...
  7. A

    Motherboards and RAM speeds - How does it work?

    Hey all. Looking to buy an AM4 motherboard for my 1600x and my Vega RX 56. I haven't selected my ram yet and am waiting on Black Friday. However, I heard that only certain motherboard s can utilise certain RAM speeds e.g. 1300, 1600, 2000, 2400, 2666, 3000, etc. Whilst looking at the...
  8. D

    [SOLVED] What hardware to change to get good FPS (PUBG)

    Hi all, Lately, I've been having some trouble with low FPS in PUBG on my gaming rig. Here are my specs: Processor: i7-4770K @ 3.50 Hz RAM: 16 GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 1080 Only SSD - Samsung 1T I'm a real novice when it comes to everything PC, but as fare as i understand, i should be able to play...
  9. M

    First time computer build attempt. Need help

    Hi there I have a Phantek p300 series eclipse case and a Gigabyte A320-S2H motherboard And a Cool Master Power supply. Now I have a 3 pin connector from much system fan but on my motherboard it’s got a 4 pin connector for my system fan. Can I still connect this? Also I have another cable...
  10. J

    Amd motherboard comparability

    Can you tell me the best motherboard for the amd athlon 64 x2 6000+
  11. bremkins

    GPU to pair with i7 8700K

    Hello guys, I just sold my 1080 GTX because I play CS:GO 99,99% of time and I really don't need that high performance card. I was wondering what would be a good option for CS:GO. I was thinking about 1050, but some people didn't recommend it at all... what are your suggestions? I play 1080p @...
  12. A

    I use like 35% vram usage while gaming is it good or bad?

    Specs: GTX 1080 ROG STRIX AURA ADVANCED 8GB Intel Core i7-8700k 32 gb DDR4 ram 2 tb hdd 512 ssd Every single time im playing, i don't get even 50% of vram usage and i don't know if its good or bad.
  13. C

    MOBO does not Read GPU

    My MOBO seems to not want to read my GPU. I have read some of the existing post on this matter none of the responses seem to cater to my situation. My set up is the following: MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-Z97M-D3H LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 970...
  14. Melonator

    (Urgent)Ethernet cable not detected

    My pc does not detect the cable, Yet yesterday I was using it just fine. I tested the cable in another laptop and it works. Please I need help, I couldn't finish my tasks with no internet on my pc
  15. A

    Some Keys wont work on Keyboard (Asus Cerberus)

    Hey guys. The keyboard model mentioned above has a few dead keys. (V, 5 and F5) It was sitting inside its original box for a few months and only started using it now. Any tips on how to get this working again? I already tried reboot...uninstalling drivers..etc.. Thanks!
  16. T

    PC keeps freezing

    My pc freezes randomly a lot, generally when i have something like google chrome open (but it doesn't have to be). I tried a lot of things to help it like checking if my ram is messed up(it's not), updating drivers, checking if windows is bad, checking if it's a heat issue, reset virtual memory...
  17. V

    Is BIOS Update Needed for New Processors

    I Want to Buy Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual-Core Processor 3.16 GHz 6M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 - Tray OEM But my motherboard is old bios details as follow - Phoenix Technologies version 6.00PG Can anyone tell me if that processor work on that mboard ??
  18. H

    Scan 2.4? Kid hiding a stolen wifi device in his room

    I think my kid is hiding a device. He's not connected to my wifi cause he knows I'll see it when he does. But im sure he has it on in his room hidden. Is there a way to scan to see if there are any wifi devices transmitting from his room? You know, like you would scanning for an AP but in...
  19. J

    MSI b75ma-e33 motherboard upgrade recommendation

    Hi All, Currently i have MSI b75ma-e33 mobo, i3-3240 (LGA 1155), GT 730 and 8GB RAM. My question is... can i upgrade to GT 1030 GPU Card and can i also upgrade to a 1151 CPU? I want to play PUBG with atleast mid settings. Thanks in advance everyone. Cheers! :)
  20. wothan

    Unusual drive clicking noise - culprit: drive or laptop?

    Hi there! I've been having this problem for a long time now and I'm a little confused... So the thing goes like this: I bought a laptop, with and SSD and an HDD. I noticed that sometimes, apparently when reading a very specific sector of the HDD, it made a clicking noise, the usual noise of a...
  21. B

    How much watts would i need

    Hi im looking to massively upgrade my pc so im wondering what power supply i would need for all of this Specs: i3-7100 kaby lake, I want to get a gtx 1070, 16 gigs of ram, and a ASRock B250 pro4 motherboard What power supply would i need for all of this
  22. S

    Silly Question About Headers

    Plugging wires into the mobo headers and have a silly question to ask, do the words on the plastic end part have to be visible as in do the words have to be in line and all facing upwards. Here's reference: https://ibb.co/d8hXFw - the ones circled in red have words facing upwards but the USB has...
  23. theRTT

    Virus? (Sudden?) Play icons of Spotify blurry in taskbar.

    I am not sure if this is something to worry about, I've downloaded something I didn't want and deleted it with help of Malwarebites. Anyway, is this something I have to worry about or, does everyone these icons blurry and not sharp? Compared to other items on my screen, these icons are not sharp...
  24. A

    SSD for OS, 1TB HDD for everything else.

    Hi guys, I want to buy an SSD just for Windows 10 Home and I want to use basically everything else on the 1TB HDD, would a 60GB SSD be enough for Windows 10? Thanks in advance.
  25. B

    What port does this go into???

    https://imgur.com/a/HWWGv This is from my Logitech G402 and I cant fit it in any of the ports. I just wanna know what it is and how can I get it to fit in my computer.
  26. R

    Kingston or ADATA

    I currently have asus m2n68-am se2 motherboard, and i am planning to buy SSD. but i am stuck in between Adata 120gb ssd su580 and kingston 120 gb UV 400. kindly specify which one to buy, any other suggestion in this price tag (around 50$) will also be appreciated.
  27. Z

    Need help knowing if this is even possible.. Egpu idea

    As said above I need help knowing if this is even possible. (i know an egpu is possible but this is a new idea) 1. get http:// witch would go into the MPCIe on laptop. 2. get http:// or something similar. 3. plug the riser into the laptop, plug the pcie into the riser 4. plug your graphics...
  28. J

    R7 265 Crossfire

    Quick question, i have the msi r7 265 2gb oc gpu. I would like to crossfire it, but i dont want to pay $200 for another.($120 more than i paid for it on NewEgg 3 years ago.) My question is, can i get a COMPLETE list of other graphics cards that work for crossfire, similar specs, and are much...
  29. I

    Saved for a 3rd GFX Card but not sure what to get , please help me, RX470|480 RX570

    Hi, I currently have 2 RX470s and i would like to get 1 more card, but i am not sure which would match for the cards i have. Im very concerned about the power usage. Current set up: RX470 4GB PowerColor + RX470 Sahipre Nitro+ 8GB Please assist me in deciding which would be the better card here...
  30. C

    Post beep. 1 long beep and 2 shorts beeps. No display and USB not working

    One day I turned off my PC at night. Next morning when my PC booted it made 3 beeps(1 long followed by 2 short) continuously. It is not the motherboard as I just bought a new one a couple of days ago and I tried my old motherboard but made the same beeps. I5 7500 Gtx1060 Asus prime B250m-A 1x...
  31. C

    No display on montior

    I just installed a new CPU and I know my motherboard supports it, i turn my pc on it works fine but there is no display on my monitor. My hdmi has been plugged into all the slots hoping that would work but no, also I have the right source selected on monitor. Help please!
  32. J

    Craigslist buyer took delivery, says pc won't turn on.

    Sold a barebones pc today on craigslist. And fx8350, 8gb ram, case, psu, for $220, along with another set of old peripherals. Used a hard drive with windows on it to prove that it works, and to prove the specs. A few hours later he says it doesn't turn on. Says the fans don't even turn on. I...
  33. T

    pg348q won't overclock to 100 hz

    I am the proud owner of a pg348q. I got it 1 month ago and tried to overclock it to 100 hertz but my monitor won't react to any of my actions like moving the mouse. I still see the display of my monitor but it just wont react to anything I do. Anything know what the problem is? Stats B1500...
  34. kep55

    How can one check memory on a Mac Pro 1,1

    On my Mac Pro, it appears the one (B-Baker) memory card isn't liked. When I first installed four 1GB RAM modules on each card, I apparently didn't seat the B board correctly so only 4GB showed. I opened the hood and reseated the B board and all 8GB showed. The next time I started the box, the...
  35. A

    Asking help to fix my laptop

    My laptop is dell and is windows 10 pro. It was a week ago. A sentence like water-mark apperared at the right bottom of the screen. It said to activate windows. I don't know how. I don't know where to find product key. My uncle said my computer is broke. I can't accept that cuz' i 'm still using...
  36. H

    £700 and Under PC Build

    Hello, I currently have this PC gaming build (which was inspired mostly by Austin Evan's $750 PC Build (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7IySA_eZCQ). Next year my Dad will get my current PC (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZHbPBP) and I will be building myself another one. Would someone be able...
  37. JDG14

    Best budget power supply for Ryzen 5 1600

    Hi All, I'm looking for a power supply that will satisfy all my needs. Here is my current rig and will be upgrading to Ryzen soon: Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA970A-DS3 rev 3.0 Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 640 RAM: Avexir Red LED DDR3 1600 2X4GB RAM GPU: Zotac GTX 780 Reference Cooler PSU...
  38. 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.
  39. R

    Upgrading the system

    System specification: AMD 8350 12 GB RAM AsRock 990 FX Extreme9 750 Antec SMPS Current GPU is Radeon HD7770 but wants to upgrade the GPU for better for Gaming Purpose. My Budget Upto Rs. 25K Kindly share your views.
  40. K

    16GB Ram Upgrade?

    Can I add another 16GB ram to my PC? Here is my PC Spec. Core i5–6500 (6th Gen) @ 3.20 Ghz 16 GB Ram 650MW SMPS 2 TB HDD Geforce GTX 1070 8gb Win 10 Home. Is this OK or do I require more power??? Please help