Rapid Storage

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    Question Intel RST - can't set SSD as cache

    Hello! I am having issues with setting up my SSD as a cache for my HDD. Up until recently I was using a setup of 60GB SSD + 2TB HDD. The SSD held my OS. Now I bought a new SSD which is 250GB for the OS and planned on using the 60GB one as a cache for my HDD, however the issue I'm having is that...
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    Question PSU problems

    Hello, so I've got this problem where when I start a game and load it, after it finishes loading the moment the game shows up my pc would just shut down and show me a message that Asus Anti Surge has detected a problem and that it turned off my PC just in case of a faulty power supply. So I...
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    [SOLVED] Can I add a new graphics card and CPU to my Dell Inspiron 620?

    Helo, I have a regular dell inspiron 620 pc and I want to play minecraft on it but it can barely play minecraft at all low settings so i was wondering if i can install an RX 560 2GB & an intel pentium G4560.... i just wanna play on a server with some mods at a reasonable framerate
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    R G B Components

    Hi People, I currently have an Asus Z170-K mobo and im looking to upgrade to a custom water loop. The CPU and GPU blocks i have been looking at have the RGB with it, so my question is. without my motherboard having an RGB header plug on it, is there any way i can connect somthing up to the...
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    Realtek ALC892 for asus p8z68-v pro motherboard not worked

    I have a Asus p8z68-v pro Motherboard, and Realtek High Definition Audio (ALC892).I tried updating the driver from the asus website itself , but nothing I went back and replugged some of the cables back into the Motherboard to make sure they were securely in there. No luck.happens.
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    PC is dying but i don't know which part?

    Games have been slowing down recently and applications acting weird. I would say steam and chrome act the weirdest because when steam responding chrome and I would either have to close chrome or steam for them to work. Fortnite is choppy and stutters alot, but I should be able to run it pretty...
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    "Your device appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource is not responding." Anytime my laptop dies

    Hi there. I've had an ongoing issue with my computer for quite awhile now where whenever my laptop dies, the internet completely stops working under the troubleshooting message "Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the DNS is not responding." I typically have to go through...
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    Which device is a better solution for multiple wireless connections for a home office maybe 6 or more devices

    what device is better wap or a router for a home office and maybe 6 other devices
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    What Ram do I get?

    So I’m 99% sure my ram is broken and I was wondering what ram I should get. I don’t know anything about ram or much about computers so I need some help. Can I buy any ram and it would work in my pc or does it have to be compatible with my motherboard? I have a B150M Pro-D motherboard so if...
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    cell phone wifi range extender

    hi im trying to gain 20 feet range in wifi for my cell phone. theres a hotspot close by but im slightly out of range. any extenders or repeaters that will work with a cell phone? thanks.
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    Graphic card suitable or not?

    My cpu has 2.80ghz core 2 duo processor with 4gb ddr2 ram.. and cpu is hp compaq dx2280. Which graphic card is suitable for me?
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    Installed new RAM, now computer keeps restarting

    Hello. So I have been upgrading my PC lately to get something to last me quite a few years as far as gaming goes. Here is my current set up: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P61-USB3P RAM: 2x Kingston Technology 4GB 1333 MHz 240-Pin DDR3 (8GB in total) Storage: 500GB HDD GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1070 TI...
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    Can I connect jbl speakers to philips recevier?

    I have a philips immersive sound home theater hts 3583 (5.1) and i wanna connect for example a new center speaker that is not philips or designed for this recevier...will it work?
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    Replace FX 8350 with I5 4670k?

    I was just wondering if I should replace the FX 8350 @4.2Ghz for an I5 4670k i've got my hands on for free? the Mobo and extra RAM is there too so I could setup a second PC if needed. I've currently got a 1070 with the FX due to an upgrade in the near future (I know it's a bottleneck and stuff...
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    Is it OK to button mash mechanical keyboards?

    Hi! I'm planning to buy a mechanical keyboard, either one with red cherry mx or brown cherry mx keys. Thing is, i end up button mashing a lot playing my games, especially some fighting games i have on my PC. By button mashing, i mean repetitive, quick, and hard presses on the same set of keys...
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    Video Card Recommend Needed for Driving DUAL-DVI 2560x1440 Monitors

    I'm hoping someone who is smarter than me can help me out on a video card. Building my first new rig from scratch in about 5 years and fell behind on the tech. No gaming planned but I'd still like it to be fast with 20-30 browser tabs open, videos playing, etc. Rig specs: - ASRock AB350 Pro4...
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    Accessing hitachi deskstar

    My computer isn't recognizing my just purchase hitachi deskstar 1tb. What can i do
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    Used Custom Gaming Computer Price

    I'm trying to sell my custom gaming pc and I wanted to see how much I should list it for and where the best place is to sell it. I bought it in 2013 for around $2000. Here are the specs: Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor (4x 3.50GHz/8MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core™ i7-4770K w/ Intel...
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    In desperate need of help for fan connecting to mobo!!!!

    Main question: I have connected one back fan and 2 front fans, but the last connection is too. damn. far. away!!!! I have an MSI B350 Tomahawk and a CM Masterbox Lite 5. On the top right of the mobo, I connected a fan. On the bottom right of the mobo, I connected a fan. Near the middle of the...
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    Buy a new cpu or Gamign gear

    Hello maybe im in the wrong section of the forum but the thing is. Im currently using a computer with a 6100 i3 a 480 rx and 8gb of ram. So i have around 350€ to spent on computer parts or a new monitor a keyboard and a mouse. Im playing on a 1080p monitor and plan on staying here, so whats my...
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    Compatible Motherboards, CPUS/GPUS, graphics card, RAM, etc.

    System Model HP 15 Notebook PC Processor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4030U CPU @ 1.90GHz, 1901 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s) Installed Physical Memory (RAM) - 6.00 GB Name - Intel(R) HD Graphics Family Chipset - Intel(R) 8 series chipset family SATA AHCI Controller I just would like to...
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    EVGA 1050TI SC 4GB Fps Problems!

    Hello, I bought a 1050ti 6 days ago from the day this post has been created. Im getting performance issues in all games. GTA V Averages on optimal settings 40fps. H1Z1 KoTK averages 55 - 60 on lowest settings, launch options and changed options in the config for more fps. EVGA 1050TI...
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    720p conversion is weirdly cropped

    I exported my rawcap of a game (I use DXtory) and the avi file was breaking adobe, my editing software. So i was told to export into mp4. I did, and it works great, but the new converted file is cropped weirdly. Is there a way I should've exported?
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    Pc problems help

    Not sure if i posted this in the right place, im sorry if i didnt. Earlier today i had my pc on and i plugged in an aux cord to use on my speakers, my screen turned light blue and was unresponsive , i had to do a hard reset, i tried to reboot and now my mouse and keyboard flashes on and then...
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    YouTube videos randomly stop playing until I restart

    I listen to music playlists on YouTube almost daily, however, if I switch to a new playlist or click on another video after some time has passed any video I attempt to play will not move. For example I can click the play button and it will reflect me doing so but the video will stay at 0:00, It...
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    i7 7700k Overclocking

    I am trying to overclock my i7 7700k with my Asrock motherboard, I overclock it 4.4 ghz and it works fine for a while but then locks up when I try to play Battlefield 3. Then I have to power it off boot into Windows then I log into my account and it freezes. Here are my specs. Operating System...
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    windows 10 wont launch after updating it from windows 7

    Hello everyone. I have a question, i have just downloaded to windows 10 and my pc wont start anymore. I cant really explain in words what happened so ill do it in video. And everytime i get the error after launching it does it in a loop https://vimeo.com/220152123 My pc specs Intel i7 2600 8...
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    can i use this without bottle neck?

    can i run a msi gaming 5 z97, 4690k clocked to 4.1 ghz, gtx 1060, and a evga supernova 650 80 plus gold, 8gb ram,Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache without any bottle necks?
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    Antec SP-450 PSU fan

    I have an old HP machine I'm trying to refurbish. It goes to POST fine, but I noticed that the back fan on the power supply (Antec SP-450) is not spinning. It says it's a "smart power" model so maybe if shuts down the fan until it gets hot. Does anyone know if this is the case, or should the...
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    PC Upgrade CPU/GPU?

    Hi, having a bit of bother of what I should upgrade next. Here are my current specs: i5 2500k 4.5Ghz Cooler Master Siedon 120V Z77 Extreme 4 AsRock 8GB 2000 DDR3 600W PSU MSI GAMING X RX 470 4GB 250GB 2TB HDD To do me another couple of years max, should I upgrade to a 2600k? I was thinking...
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    WebVR Gets Google Cardboard Support, Experiment Portal

    The company also said WebVR support will head to Chrome for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive "soon." WebVR Gets Google Cardboard Support, Experiment Portal : Read more
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    is the FX 8320 a full on 8 core processor?

    is the FX 8320 a 8 core processor? or is it a 4 core 8 thread processor? on CPU-Z it says that its got 8 cores 8 threads but is that true?
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    Overclocking Zotac's 2G GTX 1050 Mini

    I'm gonna get a PC with these specs: Pentium G4560 Zotac GTX 1050 Mini 2G 1x8 Crucial DDR4 2133 mHz WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD EVGA 430W 80+ Sentey Carved V2 Micro ATX Case I was thinking about OC the 1050. Seeing as it doesn't have an external power connector, how far could I OC without frying my MB?
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    What power supply do I need?

    What power supply do I need to power 110W motherboard?
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    How can i find which m.2 works on my motherboard

    I have "gigabyte technology co. ltd. z97x-sli" and I was wanting to get a m.2 ssd, but I don't know which ones would work. It is 10gb/s. https://puu.sh/tDx3b/f18d776f81.png is an image of the gigabytes "M.2 Support" from their website, but i think it might be outdated. Ive got a 2tb HDD but i...
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    Ram, cooler compatibility

    Does this ram stick and cooler go well?? be quiet! PURE ROCK Corsair Vengeance LED I need to know about the RAM height ??
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    A Storage Predicament

    Right, I've had my PC for almost a year and a half now and have managed to fill up my 1TB drive (WD Blue) and 250GB SSD (Samsung 850 EVO) with games and am looking to expand my storage to prepare for the Winter Sale. I'm considering either a 1TB or 2TB drive, but am not sure if the RPM will make...
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    motherboard fan problems help plz

    I have a asus cm5571 motherboard and a ostrog case 2 led fans on the top and 2 led fans in the front one in the back is not led one fan on the cpu, one of my fans in the front wont come on i think i hooked it up wrong i dont know.
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    PC on LED TV - Refresh rate and quality of picture

    Hey guys, after doing some research I've successfuly connected my PC to my Samsung LED TV. It displays computer games perfectly. However, I'm having trouble getting it to work with movies. At first when playing a movie (.mkv, .mp4 etc.) the picture was a bit choppy. I fixed this with setting my...