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    Question Corsair 5000D Airflow set up questions.

    I'm down to the final part of my build, and decided to go with a Corsair 5000D Airflow case, the other option was Phanteks P500A but decided against it. My question now is, what fan set up should I go with on this? My components are going to be a i7-12700F (with turbo boost enabled), Asus ROG...
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    [SOLVED] Do i need my default ISP modem/router to port forward?

    I want to port forward for my mc server and security cameras. Even tho my router/modem has the option for it,it doesn't work. . I called my ISP and they said that my modem/router has the option for it,but that it's not supported,and that they don't know if they are gonna update it(i should have...
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    [SOLVED] What GPU would work with my motherboard and set up?

    CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 730 SSD: Sandisk S3 1T02 1TB RAM: Anarchy 8GBF1X08HEEE36-12-K 2x8GB MBD: Lenovo 90FB0001US 250w power supply which i can upgrade if need be
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    [SOLVED] Tips/insight on new gpu with old cpu and general pc set up.

    Hi everyone, I've done searches and have read on some of these topics but was curious on direct feedback. I have an: i7 2600 (non k) gtx 680 8GB of ram biostar tz68a+ (4.6.4 5/10/11 bios version/date) 60hz 1080p monitor. I think 750w, definitely more than 550w psu. I just ordered a gtx...
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    Amount of memory

    In the dxdiag box, under the display tab, it says total memory 1700MB. I have Intel HD graphics 4000. Does it mean that I have 1700 MB of graphics?
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    Can't get AMD FX-8350 past 4.2ghz or 1.34v

    Running on a Gigabyte 990-XA-UD3 Rev 1.1 with 16gb 1333 ram with cpu water cooling. Currently at 4.2ghz (multiplier = 21) manual overclock (not turbo boost) and I have no problems at all but I wanted to overclock to see if I can go up a bit more, but every time I increase the multiplier above...
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    When a new GPU comes out, will the prices of older GPUs drop?

    Hey, i was wondering about the GTX970 when a thought hit me. So right now, the 970 cost around $350. Since the 1070 and 1080 will come out soon, will the price of the 970 drop or will it remain the same?
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    MacBook Pro Batteries not installed

    OK let me start by saying I consider myself tech savvy but am now feeling defeated, so I decided to ask the masters on this site. I have a MacBook Pro that I am pretty sure has had some water damage. That being said the laptop runs great when plugged in but will not run on battery. In fact...
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    Display Port to HDMI 2.0 Cable

    I need a cable that can connect my R9 390 and my 4K TV. My TV only has HDMI 2.0 ports and no display ports and the R9 390 has no HDMI 2.0 ports. I would prefer an amazon link.
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    Help! My SSD says "System Reserved" and says I have 23gb available out of 23 gb when it should be 120gb

    I don't think I have windows 10 on it either, I just installed windows 10 on my hard drive about a few minutes ago. What do I do?!
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    winlogon.exe high CPU usage

    Hello. When i'm playing games , my fps goes down a lot due to "winlogon.exe" process , according to task manager it goes up to 40-50 CPU usage , which is what makes my fps go down in games....i've tried doing virus scan with several anti virus , but it found nothing. I am running Windows XP...
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    Best headphones for gaming/music (no mic) ~100€

    Hello, I'm in need for new pair of headphones since my old ones broke. I don't need mic in the headset so I'd rather not waste money for that (e.g. no siberia v2). I play games like CS:GO so stereo would be required. I will get external sound card later. The price point I was looking for was...
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    PC Build Information

    I am thinking of building a computer, but don't know what to do really, it's my first time. I was thinking for a CPU either an Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz or an AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz. I was wondering what parts could complete the build, like what GPU? I know I want probably 8 or 12 GB RAM, I...
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    Looking for advice on a multi-purpose/gaming build (Novice)

    Hello gurus of Tom's Hardware, I'm Wolfkid. I recently became interested in building my own PC for a number of reasons and in my research I came across this site and decided to join and ask this community for assistance. My budget is open-ended as I will purchase the parts periodically but I...
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    Will a 700w run an 8350 with an R9 280x and 16 GB of RAM???

    I want to know this before I invest $250.. any insight??
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    Case Mod Fan

    Hello everyone! I will put some custom fans on my case. And I want to know if is this the area I should put a 120mm/140mm fan. My case model is a M51AC, I want to cool my case more, so I don't know the perfect areas to cool my system, this is why im asking for help. Here is the imagem (If...
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    Computer Black Screens at Random Times. Please Help!

    My computer randomly black screens at random times. It just happened and when it happens it does a loud, annoying humming noise. This is cutting into gaming time and into youtube time.
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    Best gaming laptop considering (cooling,wieght)

    I am leaving soon to to study so I it will be hard to take my desktop along,for that I want a laptop: -normal in size and wight maybe not more than 6 LP -I will basically use it as a desktop by hooking it to a monitor with key bored and mouse ,as well I wanted to be easily to carry out when...
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    will this spec perform?

    4th Generation Intel Core i7-4810MQ processor (Quad Core, 6MB Cache, up 3.8GHz) 16GB DDR3L at 1600MHz (4x4G) Dual NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 770M with 3GB GDDR5 I was looking at a laptop with these basic specs and already have a ps4. I was wondering if this laptop will be a sizable improvement gaming...