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    Question Using my own Router (Asus) instead of the Sky 4.2 hub PLEASE HELP

    Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I have recently upgraded from ADSL to Full fiber (BT Openreach put an ONT in the property) Previously i had been using my ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 with a Netgear modem and i was very happy with the performance. Unfortunately i cant...
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    [SOLVED] Ethernet likes to randomly disconnect. (TP-Link AC750 WiFi extender)

    I'm on Sky network and using a TP-Link AC750 wifi extender. The router's in the lounge and the extender's plugged into a socket in my room, I have an ethernet going from the port of the extender to my PC and sometimes it will randomly disconnect for no reason. When I go to check what's wrong I...
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    [SOLVED] Problems with internet

    Hi there. Long time reader, first time poster. This is all in the uk with Sky superfast and Sky Q. I'm having some weird issues with my internet. every 15 minutes, it disconnects and stays off for 2 minutes. Then comes back online but slowly building up speed. The router has been switched to a...
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    [SOLVED] Sky Q booster?

    Moved the sky Q Booster into my room from my brothers and wandering if this will allow me to plug my ethernet into it and allow my to get wireless internet? The card I'm getting is 2 slots wide and doesn't allow much room for a WiFi card and the router would need 20m of ethernet to reach it...
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    [SOLVED] Connectivity issue with new hub one one device only

    Recently my landlord changed their internet service to a different package using Sky cos of which they are now using a new Hub. When my Desktop connects to this new Hub, the internet connection is terrible. Google UK home page takes minutes to load. Every now and then in maybe once in a couple...
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    [SOLVED] Need some help about windows 10 key for re install

    so lately my hard drive seemed to be dying and i planned to swap it with new hard drive soon and add an ssd as the boot up is quite slow sometimes, but i'm a bit confused about the activation key, i bought the laptop with windows 10 pre installed. if i want to re install the windows to the ssd...
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    Is this memory compatible with this motherboard?

    Recently i bought a new motherboard and ram (Memory) The motherboard i got is the asrock z270 taichi (latest bios) and the ram (memory) i got is the: Corsair Vengeance LPX 4x2 - CMK8GX4M2A2400C14 And also a hyperx Fury 1x8 - HX424C15FB2/8 I think it is the ram being incompatible because when i...
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    [SOLVED] Need to upgrade, dont know where to start because symptoms are confusing.

    I picked up Destiny 2 about 2 weeks ago. Playing eater of worlds on the final level there was about 40 enemies within 10 feet of me. I drop to about 30 fps. Rig listed below, but this is the only game that gives me issues playing on max settings. I was thinking maybe cpu because of all the stuff...
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    Gpu fans won't spin after booting to OS

    Hey everybody, i've recently built my first pc with a rx 580 nitro+ 8 gb, today i noticed that it was underperforming heavily in most games, so i took the case apart and i saw that the fans aren't spinning even under load, i did a fan health check using TRIXXX and they do work, what do i do now...
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    New computer won’t turn on, HELP.

    I have just built my computer but when I turned it on all fans and lights turned on for at most half a second then went out again. I then took it apart put it back togeather again multiple times but each time I had the same issue. I am confident that I have built it properly. I tested each...
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    My motherboard turns on but won't POST.

    Here's my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fmg3vn
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    Smudge inside EVF, help please!

    Does anyone know if this can be fixed DIY? I took it to PhotoTech in NYC but they want $200 fo fix it. I have an extra viewfinder in great condition but they won't use it. Any advice? This smudge does not affect the photos, thanks. I'm using an LX100 Panasonic. [/img]
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    wifi won't work on asus maximus xi hero (wifi)

    So I'm using the ASUS Maximus Xi Hero (Wifi) motherboard but the wifi won't work! I'm using the antenna that came with the motherboard but when I go to network settings on windows 10 my network won't show up. And in order to activate windows 10 I need wifi. What do I do?
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    Question about memory compatibility and using different memory sticks

    With Black Friday here I'm looking to upgrade my ram. I'm currently using 8GB DDR4 (http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/bls2c4g4d240fsb). I want to upgrade to around 16GB. I've seen a couple sales so far that has really good deals on 16GB DDR4 but the problem is, can I use it with the current ram I'm...
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    PC won't boot from ssd

    Hi I have recently installed a 1tb SSD and cloned my 1tb HDD to it, however the pc won't boot from the SSD even though it recognises it in BIOS and it is top priority. When I disconnect the HDD i get a failure to boot! Also no matter what I do the pc continues to load games from the HDD even...
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    [SOLVED] Is my existing PSU okay to use with RX570?

    Hey guys, so my local store just released a discount on RX 570's from 250USD to about 160USD and I'm looking to buy one. However, I don't plan on upgrading my PSU for nowand I'm not sure if it is able to handle an RX570 4GB. My PSU is a Thermaltake Litepower 450W, yes I know, its trash - but I...
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    Graphics Card Problems

    So I have a RX580 was working fine then I get home from work turn on my pc and nothing comes out on screen I tried in plugging the GPU and plugging it back in and nothing. I plugged in my 1050ti I also have and everything works fine. Anyone know what the problem could be with the RX580? The fans...
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    can i run windows 10 on this mobo?

    I have a Foxconn h61mxv rev2.0 with the latest drivers. Cpu is i5-3570 and i have 8 gb ddr3 1600mhz ram. soo, is my mobo compatible with windows 10 or should I install windows 8.1 which is said in foxconn's site to be supported?
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    First build need help

    Hello everyone! I have planned on building my own PC for a while now but I'm not sure if the parts will work together, or if I will need to buy cables here is the list: https://www.komplett.dk/wishlist/shared/9dbf979f-a5df-4b05-a31f-51dc1f84e5ff All help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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    CPU Upgrade For my PC

    I have an HP Compaq 6005, i was wondering if upgrading my cpu to an AMD II X3 B75 was possible. Thank ya.
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    PSU blew up

    Hi, good evening, morning or night...whatever it is where you are. Yup my brand new PSU blew up with my brand new build PC and components inside. I just want to know what could have happen because I don't think the system was underpowered, if you think it is just tell and be honest because I...
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    PC wont acknowledge my GPU?

    So i was playing siege when my screen suddenly went completely white and it played repetitive sound through my headset until i was forced to restart using the case restart button. When i reboot it it launches using integrated graphics (even though my HDMI port is still plugged into my GPU.)...
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    PCH running really hot

    Hello! I have a really decent PC but i has one problem: really hot PCH even Idle mode. I have 3 FANS which is working atleast 1300 RPM! Please, help! Here is the screenshot in Idle mode: P.S. Sorry for my bad english, I'm russian there is no one who can explain me what to do :( Here is my...
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    Choosing RAM for Intel vs Ryzen

    I've read up a little on RAM speed influencing the game performance substantially because of how it works on Ryzen's systems and buying 2666-3200mhz variants is the best bet. But how different is it on intel's cpu's? I'm considering building an i5-8400 with a b360/h370 motherboard, which support...
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    Cpu downclocked and downvolted when the gpu is put under load.

    Cpu downclocked and downvolted when gpu is put underload. I have an Asus fx550ui. The cpu runs fine under stress tests on its own at 3.4ghz. When I stress test the gpu the cpu immediately drops to 1.3ghz. It is a huge problem when I play league of legends as it causes pretty severe stuttering...
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    Good 11.6 laptop for basic use. UK

    Hi I'm looking for a 11.6 laptop for basic use like watching movies and browsing etc. However I have no idea what specs to look for because I never own a laptop before. My budget is under £200. I found this on the official curry website...
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    Can't switch back to WPA2

    I recently re-set my router (Ambit U10C019), which was originaly set up with WPA2 security. After the re-set, it is now set to WEP. I can log in to the router set-up page, but the options to change security to WPA2 are set at "disabled" and are greyed out. Does anyone know why I am unable...
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    New RAM black screen

    I'm trying to upgrade my RAM from 2x4 to 2x8 GB. I removed the old RAM and installed the new sticks into the same slots as the old but I get a black screen on boot. I have an I5-6500 processor and MSI MS7998 (Z170A SLI Plus) motherboard. The new RAM I'm trying to install is...
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    I want to upgrade my computer's graphics

    Hello. I am using computer with these specifications: Motherboard: Asus P5QPL-AM CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93 Ghz Memory: 2 GB 667 Mhz DDR2 GPU: Intel G41 I want to buy a graphics card (cheap one) to upgrade graphic performance of my computer a little.
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    Can i fix my laptops GPU?

    Laptop=Lenovo y50-70 GPU=860M Problem=Crashes into blue screen of death after opening a program that uses the GPU. Ive tried every driver, and ive tried resetting my windows for the 20th time. And it doesnt work :/ If you guys can help then awesome! more time to save up for a pc but for now im...
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    Which AMD motherboard that supports 2xM.2 NVMe at full speed

    So I'm buying Ryzen 2700X. But I would like to buy a motherboard that can support two SSDs in M.2 NVMe slots to run at full speed and not share bandwidth with other components. I will use one graphics card only (no SLI/CrossFire). What would you recommended? Thank you for the reply Barty1884...
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    Using used drive want to delete old windows safely

    A family member gave me 2 used hard drive and a used ssd drive to install in my sons computer. It was to be a beginning lesson in how to build computers. So we put the drives in they are installed. And he taught me how to set them up and all that as lettered drives though i did not do that yet...
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    Asus, Acer, MSI or Lenovo

    Im yet to buy a laptop but i have 4 choices Power - Asus with gtx1070 - Has more power than all of the products Durability - Lenovo - Better build quality but gtx 1060 Features and Battery Life - Acer - Tobii Eye tracking, fingerprint sensor, gtx 1060 and extra ssd space Size, Freebies and...
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    DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL BSOD in Windows 10

    Anyone have any suggestion as to what could be causing DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL? I've tested the ram and there were no errors. Specs: Product Name: GT73VR 6RE OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Ver.1709(OS build...
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    What upgrade ?

    Hello everyone ! Those are my pc specs : CPU- Pentium(R) Dual-Core E6600 MTB-P5G41T-M LX3 (LGA775) GPU-1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 RAM-2,00GO Single-Channel DDR3 @ 533MHz (7-7-7-20) I want to know the best lga775(cheap) I can buy , RAM and a GPU . Thank you and sorry for my bad english.
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    Dual Router VPN setup

    I have an Apple Airport Extreme and a Linksys WRT 1900 ACS. I have been running the Apple AE for years, I am looking at adding he Linksys to the network as a dedicated VPN network. I have added a switch and the new router. It looks like this: ISP Modem --> Switch --> Port 1 goes to Apple AE...
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    SSD Windows compatability

    I have a 120 GB SATA III connected SSD, I am trying to download windows 10 onto it from a BTC-250 PRO BIOSTAR mining motherboard. I have 4gb of ram and a celeron cpu and a 1070 ti gpu. the Windows 10 will not download on the SSD but will boot fine and attempt to download, then not find a hard...
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    Radeon HD 3650 vs 7900gs which is better?

    I found PC parts and put together a PC with an amd athlon 64 2800+ I like building PCs I built my own not long ago with a gtx 1080 ti and i7 8700k For this I found the HD 3650 and the 7900gs there are many more like the ati 9550 9250 and the s3 but my father says these 2 are the most capable...
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    Asus laptop N71JQ

    Need a new battery and charger how do i no if I'm ordering the right parts
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    Network speed different for my computer but all my other devices in my house have faster speeds. Help?

    I use a Netgear EX2700 that connects to my home router and I use an ethernet cable to connect to it. I do believe all my options are set to download speed 100mb/s max and all my wifi on everything apart my computer is around 30mb/s but my computer is so much slower. I'm getting always less than...