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  1. P

    New to PC, Wondering if this build would work good.

    Here is the part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/pupperkush/saved/sJVccf
  2. T

    Moved from UK to Canada and computer didn't survive the shipping (sometimes boots all the way, mostly restarts without BSOD)

    So I just moved from the UK to Canada, and sent my computer in a shipping container fairly well wrapped up (although not 100% airtight, and not 100% knock proof). On arrival, it booted to the login screen fine the first time, then restarted without a BSOD after logging in. Sometimes it would...
  3. G

    X299-Deluxe with 1080Ti SLI and M.2 SSD not possible?

    Hello all, I heard that some boards (like the ASUS X299-Deluxe) wont actually let you do 1080TI SLI and M.2 SSD at the same time. Looks like the cards are too big that will actually block the M.2 slot. Is this true? I'm building my X299 setup with 1080TI SLI + M.2 and would like to know if...
  4. M

    Pc repair help required!

    Hi, i recently bought a 780ti ro replace my broken r9 280x and a noctua NH-L9x65 cpu cooler. However when installing the cooler the cpu came off with the hold heat sink and bent one of the cpu pins slightly. I managed to bend the cpu pin back into shape and the pc still boots with everything...
  5. P

    Help,dont know whats happening

    Hello everyone i need some help.im pretty new to pc building and am about to finish my first build and am waiting for my hardrive to come in. Anyhow i decided to test/turn on my pc to see of it all worked so far and its making a beeping noise dont know if its becaue my hard drive isnt in there...
  6. M

    Remove data from a defective mobile

    Hi, the motherboard of my samsung galaxy s2 is not working. I wish to erase off everything from my phone memory. Is it possible someway?
  7. A

    Intel HD graphics

    I need Intel HD graphics for window 7 64bit on processor e5700
  8. kookie3010

    Laptop Gpu issues

    i recently bought an alienware 13 R1 with the touch 1440p screen.got it for quiet a bargain and works well.only issue is the dedicated gpu which is gtx 860m.it refuse to work while on battery power and needs to be plugged in,then restart in order to get it to work.its detected in bios and device...
  9. C

    Is my pc spec

    Hi, I'm finally going to build my first gaming PC, and I need help with it since im no pro. I will build with the spec following: Mobo:Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero GPUAsus GTX 1070 Strix OC CPU:Ryzen R7 1700 AIO:Corsair Hydro H110i or H100i v2 RAM: Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX PC 21000 2x8GB...
  10. D

    Do Samsung lock their monitors ?

    I am going to buy the Samsung C32F391FWU 32" monitor but it only has an 81hz reaction time. I want to know if its unlocked and if I could overclock it to a higher frequency.
  11. F

    need usb port help!!

    so ive had this computer since december. i built it all myself with used parts on ebay. sounds bad already but ive had to buy two motherboards and here is why. the first one i put in everything worked. the usb's in the back and the front of my case but my display ports didnt work. i asked a...
  12. Crypto6

    Updating Windows 10 to the latest version 1607 causes black screen and no cursor

    If I am on an older version of Windows 10- I can run it no problem. But as soon as I update to the latest version, during the middle of the installation process- the installation will just go black and will stay that way until I shut my computer off and turn it back on- no cursor, no nothing-...
  13. S

    problem in pc

    my computer has windows 10 os from few days it is restarting and off its own how can i resolve my problem
  14. S

    is cooling with ac fans a bad idea?

    i have a 2 ac fans 120mm and 117 cfm... quality dayton ones... i want to cool my pc with them replace the top 120mm and put one in the side, the main reason i want to switch is the high cfm i haven't found with dc fans. has anyone tryed this and does it work good? id still have the cpu fan and...
  15. S

    Windows Install Error: "No signed devices.."

    My problem started when I bought a new motherboard.. First, the specs: Asus 970 Pro Gaming/Aura Motherboard 8GB DDR4 Corsair 1600MHz RAM AMD FX 8320 8-core 3.5GHz Black Edition CPU 850w Corsair Power Supply Radeon HD 7850 GPU 1TB WD 7200RPM HDD Asus External dvd/cd I just recently purchased...
  16. W

    Just Updated to Windows 10 and am having CPU Usage issues

    I just updated to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 where I had no problems. Upon updating I have had a problem with my CPU usage where at random times (around 3 times every 5 min) my computer freezes up and I cant do anything for between 2-10 seconds. In the task manager performance monitor utility...
  17. V

    dual monitor use

    Will the gtx 950m run a second monitor off my laptop. For work I need dual screens one for email and web and another for a proprietary program.
  18. J

    Asus Z170 Pro gaming or pro gaming aura

    Both have the same name but one have the aura naming.I know the aura have rgb lightning but does it have any special extra features between the aura one and the pro gaming one? It's a $50 price difference and i don't really need rgb since my pc is hidden under the desk.Does the aura one have...
  19. H

    Pc freezing on boot

    Hi All This is probably a daft question but I have been having a problem with my pc booting up. It gets to asus with spinning dots and freezes. I removed my graphics card and plugged my monitor in to the motherboard hdmi out. And the pc booted fine multiple times. I then reinstalled my...
  20. C

    Constant crashing since upgrading to Windows 10

    Hi everyone, So, the issue is that I upgraded to Windows 10 in late September and since then I've had constant problems with crashing. I originally thought that the problem was caused by Steam. (I posted a topic on this here.) This was because most crashes seemed to be happening while...
  21. GabeBB

    Can a tablet be used as a GPS in a car?

    Hi everyone, sorry if this questions is silly but I'm not familiar with this stuff. I did google this a while ago and came up with some articles that said it can be used, but I'm wondering if it will meet the requirements of what my dad wants to do with it. He doesn't want just for a map to show...
  22. U

    Is Skyrim Special Edition CPU intensive?

    The reason I am asking is because for the time being, my new build is not able to be completed (sent motherboard back to Newegg as it may have been the cause of my troubleshooting). I am left with the other components lying around. I wanted to use my GTX 1060 6GB on my old PC. It has an AMD...
  23. P

    Surround sound system with playstation

    Hi, I'm trying to connect my playstation 3 and sky box to my surround sound system. I've got the audio from the centre speaker but not from the others. The built in radio on the system works with all the speakers. The playstation and sky box are both connected to the system with RCA cables...
  24. T

    FPS Lag Spikes every 10 seconds or so

    Firstly, I'll get what I have already done in attempt to fix the problem. On the Witcher 3 (I get lag spikes on Total War: Warhammer aswell, not on Minecraft, although they're only what I've installed atm) I have turned the settings to lowest and highest, although it does not effect my FPS...
  25. O

    Is it a fair computer[AMD CPU] for programming

    Hey, Im interested in buying a cheap computer aside of my laptop so I can use it sometimes when on weekends. Specs: HP Compaq 6005 Pro USFF Desktop AMD Athlon II x2 3.2GHz 4GB DDR3 250GB HD for 100usd after shipping. I'll upgrade it to 8gb, 250gb ssd. I'm wondering how good the cpu is...
  26. CONDORGT

    windows 7 extreme lag,takes an hour to fully boot

    My computer takes an hour to boot , First a blinking underscore appears for half a minute then the screen goes black ,after 10 to 15 minutes the screen goes and Stuck starting windows and the light keeps on moving, after another 15 minutes the screen goes to black again then several minutes a...
  27. I

    What should I do?

    I ordered parts to build a new pc and everything is hear today but the ssd. It doesn't come for another week ( Cause apparently it was on back order even tho it didn't tell me). I want to install my OS on the ssd but i dont want to have to wait until the 6th to get it running. Is there a way to...
  28. R

    Changed CMOS Battery and now having some minor issues with Windows 7.

    I just recently swapped out the CMOS battery because the previous was dying. Here are the steps that I took after putting in the new CMOS battery: 1. Moved jumper 2. Turned on PC and changed time settings, save. Received notification to return jumper to original position. 3. Shut down PC, did...
  29. M

    Can I overclock an i5-6600K with Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H motherboard?

    So here are the specs: Case: Deepcool Kendomen ATX Case Red CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K RAM: GSkill Ripjaws V 8GB 2x4GB DDR4 2800 MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H PSU: Seasonic M12II-520 EVO 520w 80Plus Bronze Fully Modular GRAPHICS CARD: Sapphire RX 460 2GB GDDR5 CPU Cooler: Cooler Master...
  30. K

    cooler for overclocking?

    is this one good enough? CoolerMaster Hyper 612 Ver.2 other.. Noctua NH-L9a Scythe Kabuto II SCKBT-2000 Arctic Freezer i30 Arctic Freezer i32 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO- not available (could order from ebay)
  31. R

    AMD Motherboard Help

    Can anyone give me any places online that sell AMD motherboards that will support AMD FD8320FRHKBOX FX-8320 FX-Series 8-Core CPU? I am on a budget and need one $60 or less. Here are the full specs for this CPU: Series: AMD FX 8320 Frequency: 3.5/4.0GHZ (Base/Overdrive) Cores: 8 Cache: 8/8MB...
  32. I

    Corsair, Seasonic, or Super Flower?

    I'm planning my ultimate build and I'm torn between these 3 PSUs: (They're the same price in my country) 1) Corsair HX750i 750W 80+ Platinum 2) Seasonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum 3) Super Flower Leadex Platinum 850W 80+ Platinum The white color doesn't bother me since I'll be building a...
  33. vdtiwari

    USB mystery functions

    So I have a portable USB hub(1x4) when connected to board socket (back panel) and I do connect like mouse;keyboard,say USB Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; simple devices like that it fails after some time.Power blacked out of keyboard/mouse or USBI/Os but the same socket works for 1-2-3TB external,portable...
  34. Z

    What does the (-P) mean on monitors?

    Hi I am thinking about buying a monitor however depending on which website i look on to buy it it either has a (-p) on the end or it doesn't, does anyone know what this means? Is it a separate monitor? The monitor in question is the LG 34UM95(-p?) Thanks for your help
  35. N

    Simultaneous transfers to 100mbps and gigabit devices slows down speed to 100mbps

    All 3 PCs are running Windows 10. I'm using a TPlink gigabit switch (only LAN transfers, disregard router) PC1 and 2 have gigabit NIC. PC3 have 100mbps NIC. I'm using windows SMB, PC1 is serving files to PC2 and PC3 simultaneously, but the total speed is only ~100mbps. I paused the transfers...
  36. nicholas0130

    trying to decide on a new tablet for school

    I'm in college and have been looking for a tablet that works well with a stylus for taking notes(mainly math) so that its easier and neater to keep everything together. I have a few I think I might choose between but not really sold one over the other. any other suggestions? lenovo thinkpad...
  37. T

    DDR3 or DDR4 for Z97 Asrock extreme6 3.1?

    HI there guys. First post, so bear with me. Also first build, so bear with me even more!! Firstly, massive thanks to everyone who contributes on here. You've really helped me out so far on my first build by reading existing posts, but for this one, I couldn't find an answer. So here goes. I...
  38. M

    My PC has a strange cold boot problem.

    Hello, I have this really strange problem that I can't seem to diagnose on my windows 7 pc. It seems that after an certain amount of time turned off the next time it cold boots, It refuses to load windows drivers at a certain point. It passes BIOS every time but it seems to hang at classpnp.sys...
  39. Z

    Question on old computer (upgrading gpu)

    Hello all! I just bought a brand new gaming rig and I was wondering if I could get a little more life out of my old computer while I wait for the new GPUs to be released and use the old one as a spare. I'm currently running a B55 (955) X4 overclocked to 3.5 paired with a powercolor 6970. I...
  40. L

    How Do I Get Unspecified Drivers from Lenovo So I Can Do A Clean Install?

    I have an 8 month-old Lenovo B50-30 All-In-One 24" Touch screen computer (bought it for my wife) that has a Sea--te hard drive that has developed a bad sector. I discovered this doing one of my regular "OS to SSD style clone" processes to backup her hard drive. Obviously the clone process...