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    Can R9 270X produce more than 60Hz?

    If this gpu can produce more 60hz then i'm gonna get a 120hz monitor.And it goes for all upcoming and current games like Titanfall.
  2. kevin0

    How to Install Win 8.1 from USB flash dive ?

    I want an Official program
  3. Fer0x

    1100$ Gaming PC, if you have advice, come :)

    So I've found somewhat of a good deals for PC components in a local store and I've choosen these parts by myself for 1100$. My only concerns are: - Are parts compatible? - Setting wise, what would I expect at 1080p? - Should I use CPU cooler? The parts are: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2CjfU
  4. XtremeAero426

    Buying more RAM: Which RAM Should I get?

    This RAM is for gaming. They are compatible with my motherboard. These three are what I'm considering: Corsair Vengeance -Size and modules:8GB (1x8) -CAS:10 -Speed: DDR3-1866 -Price: $77 Corsair Vengeance LP -Size and Modules:8GB (2x4) -CAS:9 -Speed : DDR3-1866 -Price: $85 G-Skill Sniper...
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    Best place to sell G27 Steering wheel and Stand UK

    I'm thinking about selling the full g27 set up and the stand both in brilliant condition and hardly used, would it be best to sell it on a site like ebay or is there any place better to sell? Thanks
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    Gtx 770 sli??

    so i have two questions.. what difference in fps would i get if i sli'd my gtx 770 sc?? significant? and i run i7 3770k processor ..should i oc it for the 770?> not sure if its bottlenecking the card...gets decent fps..but could it be better??
  7. P

    Nvidia Graphics Driver Causes BSOD

    After putting together a new rig, the last thing that had to be done(after updating the Motherboard Drivers) was to update the graphics drivers. The problem is after I install the Nvidia Graphics drivers for my Galaxy Geforce GTX 770 HOF graghics card, I encounter the BSOD upon restart. I have...
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    Help with compact gaming build

    Need some help Basically, I want to build a computer, rather than buy one. The cost savings appear surprisingly large and having done it before, it isn't that hard. I used to build systems 10 years ago, and have a BSEE but haven't used it for years. So I have some knowledge, but don't have...
  9. T

    Few questions regarding recommended system temps

    Hey Guys, Thanks for reading my thread and also for commenting on my question. I am a long time follower of Toms Hardware, but this is the first time I've had to ask a question, so my apologies if this information was else where. I've been building PCs for quite some time (since my 486 in...
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    Upgrading graphics card

    Hello, I just bought a new computer, which can be found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883108578 I'm wondering whether it's possible to upgrade the graphics card? I bought Sonic Generations, and on the lowest settings I can run it, but it sort of chugs along...
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    Why is my computer keyboard working in slow motion?

    My desktop computer and keyboard are 10 months old. I have Windows 7 installed and 1 TB memory. Lately the keyboard doesn't keep up with my typing speed of 63 WPM. It usually drops the first letter of words and misses many letters as I type. I tried going to the control panel, but it doesn't...
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    Windows 7 won't install on new build, please help!

    I turned on my computer for the first time today (new build) and got to the BIOS just fine. It recognized all of my hardware, and everything seemed to be fine. I put in the windows 7 install disk (OEM - system builder pack 64 bit - home edition), and i get the following screens. Widows is...
  13. P

    Internal system error

    Hi, I don't know if this belongs here, but I couldn't see where else it should go. Recently, I noticed with some games that when I tried to start, it would say I needed the latest version of DirectX, although I have DirectX 11, and dxdiag confirms it, but today I bought Metro 2033, and now...
  14. j2j663

    FreeNAS trouble with firewall?

    I have a unique setup from what I have read for the FreeNAS server that I have recently completed. This is because I am still at home with the parents for the next 6 months until I get married. The parents have thus far refused to spend any money to upgrade the terrible internet service or old...
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    Boycott CREATIVE - Windows 7, like Vista, is [in reality] unsupported]

    As with windows Vista, Creative yet again fails in the Window 7's department. It doesn't matter if it's their newest PCI-E sound card, or their older X-Fi or anything inbetween. Their drivers could LITERALLY be programmed better by a retarded monkey. Literally. If you have Creative X-Fi sound...
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    Clicking noise from PSU and elsewhere...help!!

    I've been hearing a steady clicking/blinking noise and for a while I couldn't determine where it was coming from. Not only that but it seems to be causing me connection problems. I'm not overly tech savvy but I know I'm having connection issues as I keep losing the connection and when I do a...
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    How to download

    Hello, how do i download direct3d
  18. Whoopedazz

    Desktop and taskbar is freezing when running an explorer.

    Yep, as the title says I'm experiencing my Win7 Ulti to fail and freeze when I run an app from my desktop. It goes on loading forever, like its trying to figure out whats wrong.. Meanwhile I can only manage and control the app that I've opened (in this case, Google Chrome..) The computer is...
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    What to upgrade to play Skyrim

    Hi all I am looking at upgrading my computer to the level where I can play Skyrim on a low or medium setting. My current computer setup is: CPU: AMD Athlon 5200B 2.7Ghz Dual Core RAM: 2GB DDR2 Graphics card:Nvidia Gefore 6160se nForce 430 ( It scores 3.5 on windows experience index so must be...
  20. K

    Map pack

    Archived from groups: alt.games.unreal.tournament2003 (More info?) Title : CBP Map-Pack <snip> Installation Just double-click on the umod icon to install the files to right folders. <snip> Sounds easy enough. double-clicking on the CBP2003.ut2mod says no file associated with it. What...
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    Hard drive

    i have a accer 5520 with vista os is there anyway i could put the vista in my hp pavilon xp have tryed to put the harddrive of my acer into the hp but now it thinks its my laptop please help thanks .ps sorry for my spelling.
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    Help me plz?

    i have a vaio notebook SR-26vgn withgenuine vista business. can i upgrade it to 7? without buying the product key for seven? please guide me. how can i upgrade my vista to 7 free and genuine?is it posible? email : ayoob_ghaderi@yahoo.com please send your answer to my email.
  23. S

    How do you disable Fn key

    the blue fn keyboard will not let me use the normal keyboard
  24. P

    Windows 7 pdf problem

    having problems with pdf files in windows 7 they seem to be corrupted and i cannot send them to the recycle bin. the recycle process just siezes up and i have to keep cnl alt deleting to stop the process. anyway help? thanks, peter
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    My monitor kept saying monitor going to sleep and one day it did and then the ho

    my computer's monitor would read "monitor is going to sleep and it does but I just kept rebutting, until one day it would not come on at all. It has been down for about 9 months now, I bought another thinking that the other was non repairable.
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    First Budget Gaming PC Build (~$800)

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within 2 weeks BUDGET RANGE: About $800, with room to adjust if there is more bang for the buck SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, surfing web/simple tasks (office) PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, wireless card, speakers/headphones...
  27. D

    Upgrading nvidia 9600gt $200 budget.

    Asus quadcore 2.25mhz(could be wrong on mhz, cant remember right now, thinking I am on the low side mhz wise) not over clocking but will if it will help. 4 gb of ram. xp sp3 os. I have a nvidia geforce 9600 gt right now. I can play gta iv on medium settings turned all the way up and get about 30...
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    Does my controller support ACHI on XP?

    Hi everyone. Have tried searching for some info on this but nothing I've found exactly matches what I'm wondering. So any help would be greatly appreciated. I believe that only certain ICH7s support AHCI. Below are my controller details from device manager. Does this tell me whether this system...
  29. D

    How to get this shortcut to open.

    Every time I try to open a shortcut to Second Life a box pops up and it says The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005). Click on OK to terminate the application. I have no idea what is going on.
  30. gommer556

    Which of these GPUs are better?

    im trying to pick out a GPU for my new build, and wanted to know which of these two graphics cards are better: first one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-eah6670dis1gd5 second one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r77702pmd1gd5oc thanks
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    8400 SATA ports?

    Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Does the Dimension 8400 have just two SATA ports? Are they SATA-I or SATA-II? Is there room in the box for more than two 3.5" hard drives? A friend wants to upgrade, and is wondering how far he can go... Thanks!
  32. jsc

    The Taliban - our peace partners

    http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/04/obamas-peace-partners-the-taliban-poison-150-high-school-girls-after-kabul-bombing-rampage/
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    Nvidia 560gtx hardware conflict

    Hello, I've been facing a problem in regards to my new gtx 560 graphics card. when ever i try to install it and boot up my pc it will stay at my hp blue boot screen and go no further. However when i put back in my gtx 9600 it works fine. I'm not sure what it might be that wont allow my computer...
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    I NEED A NVIDIA GRAPHICS CARD UNDER RS 7000

    INTEL DUEL CORE 1.6 8GB DDR3 RAM DIGILITE DL-G41MXE MOTHERBOARD PSU- 450 HDD 500GB
  35. inspector71

    How do i get my 4850's to crossfire? please help

    Ok i am having issue's here...I went into CCC advance to crossfire my 2 cards and my ati CCC doesnt even have crossfire in it can someone help me through this so i can enable my crossfire please. I am using windows xp.
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    4870 Video Display

    I just bought a Radeon 4870 512mb and when I put it into my computer and boot the computer, no video displays. Basically, I just upgraded from a 7900GS... and its not working. Other graphic cards work on my computer, and the onboard vga output also works. I have tried many thing but it doesnt...
  37. S

    Question on AMD Never Settle promotion

    where can I buy the 7850 gpu that comes with far cry 3 when it comes out? thanks