SLR

Forum discussion tagged with SLR.
  1. The Paladin

    [SOLVED] Members, Show Off your Camera(s) a little.

    So I will start Far from being a collector, but I now own 4 cameras, so from the Left to right; Canon Rebel EOS T3, 12.2 Megapixel, gifted from my wife for my birthday sometime ago. https://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/slrs/canon_eos1100d Sony Mavica MVC-FD71, 2.5 Megapixel saved on 1.44...
  2. C

    [SOLVED] compatable sata 3 motherboard xeon x5650

    so right now i am running a dell precision workstation t7500 I 3d model and animate and the complexity is getting pretty high. I have a ssd that runs sata 3 but my intel xeon x5650 (12 cpus) runs sata 2. i can use my ssd but it is at half power. i was wondering if there was a decent but still...
  3. P

    MSI 970a SLI Krait Edition won't do much..

    Good day. My computer recently completly screwed itself over and killed itself. Well, my old motherboard did. So my nice friend got me a 970a SLI Krait Edition, so I had to get myself a new CPU Cooler and a CPU. So ended up getting a good deal for the Noctua NH-D14 and a AMD FX 8350. I've hooked...
  4. W

    Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5-1470 Black Screen after SSD Install

    Recently, I purchased a Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5-1470 and added a 500GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO to the empty 2.5-inch SATA space. After finishing the install, my laptop appears to turn on (power button stays illuminated and USB ports charge phones) but the screen stays black and doesn’t turn on. I...
  5. P

    I5 8400 with Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

    I want to buy I5 8400 with some b or h mobo next year but I have dilemma will this Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo fit in my Cooler Master 690 first version? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
  6. M

    How to check if I have a dead Motherboard or a dead CPU

    So it started with my computer getting surges and shutting down while I was gaming, I read somewhere that my 24 pin connected could be loose. So I checked it and it was out a bit, so I pushed it back in (forgetting to ground myself) and then tried to start up my pc... It didn't turn on. After...
  7. T

    Mobo fine. Hard drive fine. Just not playing together.

    Building a new PC for a friend and HDD is not booting on my his motherboard. It recognizes the hard drive but won't launch windows. His HDD WILL boot on MY motherboard just fine (so it's not a bad hard drive or faulty windows install). MY hard drive will boot on HIS motherboard with no problems...
  8. C

    can't format the 2nd internal hard disk drive

    hi so I am using SAmsung evo 850 SSD as system and I need storage so I buy WD Caviar Black 2 TB for storage the problem here is I can't format it to NTFS and can't use it for save my storage. here is what I try method 1 using disk management : I go to disk management -> New Volume -> format...
  9. R

    Dual monitor setup was working, now it stopped

    My Rig: intel i74790k quad core asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 motherboard G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16gb DDR3-1600 memory Asus Geforce GTX 970 STRIX Video Card My main monitor is running on displayport and my second monitor is running on a dual link cable. I have a Brand new Asus VG248QE and a older...
  10. H

    Stuttering In Video Games After High Preformance PC Build

    So, I began building a new high performance PC piece by piece from Amazon and the first thing to arrive was the new graphics card, which was an EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked (4GB). I was already running a GeForce 650 Ti Boost in my current PC and knew my PSU could handle the new 970, so I...
  11. Anthony Baker

    Low FPS on Windows 10

    Hey guys, So I know the drivers are new for Windows 10, but i have a significantly low amount of fps for games I've been playing. I have an i5-4590 and a r9 280x. I use to max out fps on CSGO and now it maybe gets 40-50. Also, when i play rust i get 20-30 fps. I was talking to some guys I was...
  12. Z

    [SOLVED] 2015 15 inch macbook pro vs 2014

    Uni student looking to video edit. Either getting the 2014 1700 pound macbook or the 2015 1600. 2014 edition- I7 Haswell 2.5ghz Gtx 750m 16gb ram Os upgradable still for free 550 gb ssd 2015 cheaper model not top range- I7 Broadwell 2.2ghz more efficent Iris pro graphics 16gb ram Os yosmite...
  13. N

    Game instalment stuck on updating components registration

    I have bought a digital copy of Borderlands Game Of The Year edition a few weeks ago. I decided to instal it yesterday and it worked fine. The instalation started up and went good until it came to updating components registration, it got stuck there. Left it for an hour but it was still the...
  14. T

    Looking to build a new PC with a budget of $800

    Hey guys..I have two questions, my first being...would it be better to upgrade the current PC if that i possible to something better in order to get a faster PC I currently have a i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00Ghz and 8gb of ram with a GeForce GT 630...so would it be easier for me to just buy an upgrade in...
  15. M

    how do i install windows 8.1 with a usb drive step by step

    well is time to upgrade my cpu which means upgrading my motherboard due to the socket which will probably mean i have to reinstall windows. any ideas how to install it with a usb drive and can you give me a step by step instruction how to. thanks :3
  16. C

    Desktop Custom PC has too many errors

    NAME: Chase Goodman DATE: April 2nd, 2015 OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 8.1, last updated March 18th 2015. **********Errors********** NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM (Runs when PC is already booted up)...
  17. mazchazo

    Is this dual monitor set up okay?

    I wanted to dual monitor 2 monitors to my graphics card, but my graphics card only has 1 DVI port... Is it fine to dual monitor with 1 monitor connecting to the graphics card via DVI and another monitor to the motherboard via vga/dvi/hdmi? I would test this but I haven't bought my new monitor...
  18. 1

    Explorer not working after update

    Last weekend I ran routine updates on my laptop (runs on windows 8), now internet explorer isn't working. Laptop doesn't have chrome, and obviously cant get online to download. Mail coming through Outlook as normal so it's not the wifi. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
  19. F

    Razer Blade, Can you Upgrade it?

    Hi guys, I have been looking at some gaming laptops and I figurative out that I wanted a razer blade. Which should I get the pro or the nomar. And my other question is, if it is Upgradable?
  20. B

    Good gaming Rig?

    Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced RC-692A-KWN5 Mid Tower ATX USB3.0 Version w/ window + Thermaltake PS-TPD-0750MPCG ToughPower Gold 750W PSU Intel Core i7-4770 Haswell 3.4GHz 8MB Quad Core LGA-1150 MSI Z87-G43 (DDR3) (LGA1150) Link Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 2.5" 60GB SATA III Internal Solid...
  21. L

    "Display Driver Stopped Responding And Has Recovered" R9 270X

    I've been having an ever more frequent problem with my new R9 270X. I got it about this time in December and it had a few stability issues but was generally alright. Now I can't run any Source Engine based game without the graphic driver crashing and having to recover. And Source can't survive...
  22. R

    r9 290x, getting poor FPS.. cant find my bottleneck! Please help :)

    Dear Community, Im getting FPS (20-30)drops in all games i play. (I play mainly Assasins creed 4 and WoW). My setup = MOBO- Asrock z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Cpu - i5 2500k @3.3, (currently not overclocked because of this problem, was before 4.5g) RAM - 8g of ram DDR3 dual (slot 2&4) GPU - MSI r9...
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    Dell 14R N4010 upgradation doubts

    Hi All, I would like to update my Dell N4010 laptop's motherboard and other parts. Can anyone suggest me if I can replace the motherboard and processor. I'm looking at Alienware 14's motherboard to replace existing one. Will it fit. If not suggest some processor, Motherboard and GPU which I can...
  24. Z

    Advice for buying a non-gaming graphics card

    I'm looking for a gfx card that will easily power a dell u2713hm (1440p IPS). I also plan on adding a secondary, smaller monitor so I want to make sure the card can run both. The secondary would be ~22" and probably 1080p. I was initially looking at a gtx 770 which I think I can get for around...
  25. O

    New rig (Review?)

    I made a new rig. My old one's not quite up to par with what it'll be doing (Rendering + Gaming) I would like you guys to 'rate' it (tell me what you think). I'm pretty new at building custom desktops (I did 2 prior to this one (1 sucess, 1 fail) I did my shopping on Newegg (was told it was a...
  26. P

    the photos are not showing on my computer

    when i connect my samsung L830 camera to my computer through USB cable , the photos are not showing up. why? and how can i solve this problem?
  27. I

    V-Moda lp surround question

    I have coolermaster 5.1 headphones which i used to really enjoy but now the audio quality is starting to fade with time. http://tinyurl.com/v-modalp So i was looking at these headphones, great reviews, great looks, what else could i ask for. Surround sound is the answer to that. I don't really...
  28. D

    Windows 8 Can't Connect To Home Server

    Hey Guys im at my wits end with this issue and have scoured the internet to try and find a fix and nothing has worked. Everytime I use the http://"Servername"/connect to install the software on my windows 8 PC i get the error Iv'e tried everything. A fresh install, Port forwarding my router...
  29. Kreatos

    Crossfire or Switch to Nvidia?

    I have a single XFX 7870 ghz dd 2gb edition card at the moment and I use eyefinity at 3x1080 (6036x1080) and i need more power. Do I add in a second card for $200 bucks or get a new 4gb card due to the need for more vram. I play any and all games i can get ahold of. Crysis1,2,3, Farcry1,2,3...
  30. U

    gtx 660 question

    Ok so I asked the other day but im still nit picking everything so I bought some parts and I need to know a couple questions but here is what I have bought so far fx 8320 cpu 1tb hard drive corsair 550 power supply cooler master case lite on dvd writer now its gpu time, My budget is...
  31. L

    Can't Use all my ram?

    Hey everyone probably a stupid question but I'm curious, I have a win 7 64 bit system, asus sabertooth z77 mobo, g.skill 32 gigs of ram, 900 w psu. Question is: I have the ram installed correctly, windows reads the ram, yet will only let me have 16 gigs available outta 32..Can someone please...
  32. M

    High performance CPU NOT for gaming

    Choosing components used to be a lot easier when there weren't so many choices and features! ;) I'm rebuilding an old machine and need to decide on the CPU and motherboard. This will be used for office productivity much of the time but also for heavy statistical computing and occasional photo...
  33. J

    Any advice for this build?

    http:// this is my first build and i am planning on using it for gaming and an everyday computer. I already have a 500gb harddrive from a retired laptop. My budget is about $550 open to any constructive criticism.
  34. DarkDubzs

    Would i need a new PSU for these new parts?

    I am going to upgrade to an ASRock 990FX Extreme4 AM3+ motherboard and an AMD FX-8350 cpu. Would my Corsair CX430M psu be able to sufficiently power my rig with those new parts? Rest of specs in signature below. What about with another 8gb stick of ram and a GTX 780?
  35. vishalaestro

    help in purchasing 1TB extrenal hard drive

    i'm looking for a fast and reliable 1TB hard drive .purchase link http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Electronics-External-Hard-Drives/zgbs/electronics/595048/ref=amb_link_372016662_5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0ESK3KH7Q0HGNE48JFBR&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1645225562&pf_rd_i=172456
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    hp pavilion g6 2301

    i am not a high tech gamer i jst want to play some good games ( like gta 4 ) on low- medium graphics is hp pavilion g6 2301 a good laptop for me ??????/????
  37. OdinValknir

    CPU and RAM

    So I recently bought a new CPU the FX-6300.. now my mobo needed a quick BIOS update in order to support it.. that caused a small issue at first but was figured out... after I "thought: I had it running smoothly.. I began to get random BSOD crashes while playing games.. I ran multiple tests...
  38. S

    Designate harddrive for downloading programs

    I have three hard drives in my computer. Whenever I download a program it wants to download to my C:/ hard drive. I want to keep C:/ as my boot drive only. How do I get the downloads to go to my D:/ hard drive when I download and install a program like Autodesk Maya 2014 for example? Thanks for...
  39. X

    is there any download link tat can get windows 8 on old pc

    i cant find any download link and i want to upgrade my old computer to windows 8
  40. S

    What is the sufficient PSU need for my build?

    My complete build can be found at this link:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27rzz. The estimated wattage provide by PCPartPicket is 672W and my current PSU is 750W. I do intend to overclock my CPU and understand that will require more power to run. Will I be fine with a 750W PSU or should I fork up...