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    Really high temperatures

    So recently I've been experiencing lots of crashes while playing, so I decided to check my CPU temperatures on Speccy, according to speccy my CPU ( AMD A8-7650K ) is up in 70ºC-90ºC. Please note that this is when it's idling. When playing games it can reach up to 100ºC+. Is this normal? Is...
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    Mini DisplayPort support

    Does this Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort support For a 144 hz monitor Lenovo y27g? https://www.dustinhome.se/product/5011029562/2m-mini-displayport-to-displayport-12-cable-displayport-4k?ssel=false&LGWCODE=5011029562;89813;5443&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4M_UpdWk2AIVwsAYCh2BSQUDEAQYFSABEgIKAvD_BwE
  3. starspazattack

    my rx 480 8gb is overheating

    ive had my rx 480 for a while now and its been running extremely hot, ive come to ask whether i could fix it by taking the backplate off of it, or if i should take the cooler off of it and reapply thermal compound to the chip. any help is appreciated.
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    is one motherboard better than others?

    I heard that Z series motherboards are for OC and high end whereas B and H series are cheaper ones. As long as I get Z series, should I assume that all of them are good or is one much superior to others?
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    gpu upgrade for acer tc 705

    i want to know whats the best gpu compatible for my acer tc 705.because im planning to upgrade the gpu ( sorry for my bad english )
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    Seagate not working

    So I have a Seagate 3tb external hard drive and I let my girlfriend borrow it while I was away at basic training. I use the hard drive for my Xbox one and it has most if not all of my games on it. I just got it back today and I plug everything in and it won't turn on. If it does it's for a few...
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    Random lag sometimes with cpu, gpu and disk in task manager

    At random times my computer begins to lag or even freeze and when I can check in task manager it has cpu, gpu and disk at 100%. I have a gtx 1080, i7 4780 and 16gb of ram does anyone have an idea on what the cause of this could be.
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    Static noise in my right headphone

    Hi, for the past fre years I've been having this static noise in my right headphone, and I've tried everything from different headsets (USB and 3,5mm, wired and wireless), I've tried a different wall socket to plug my computer into and even with a whole different computer the static continues...
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    RAM importance when overclocking CPU

    Hi, I have Intel i7-4790K on Z97 mobo and 8 GB (2x4) DDR3 1600 MHz RAM. Will this RAM give me some limitationg while overclocking it? Thanks. Tomas
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    I can run ganes at 100+ fps consistently but the game isnt smooth

    I have an i7 7700k Gtx 1050 2gb gddr5 8gb ddr4 RAM I play on 1600x900 at 60 hz Could it be the 60hz? Ive already checked all my processes on task manager, theres hardly anything running on there and vsync is a pain with the input delay. Ive already gone to nvidia 3d settings, hardly any changes...
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    RGB Control: Mobo, GPU, Cooler and Fans

    Within the next few weeks, I am planning to build my first computer...and deck it out with RGB. Specifically, it will contain the following components which have a form of RGB lighting: Mobo: Gigabyte AB350 Gaming 3 CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L RGB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB G1...
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    New PSU, No signal detected for monitor

    Hello, recently my Corsair RM650x PSU stopped working. The PC wasnt turned on, I woke up to a BANG sound.. I got a new RM650x PSU from the warranty and installed it today. The PC turns on, but it says "no signal detected". Tried to remove other components from the pc. Tried with different...
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    Dell optiplex 7010 Graphics card upgrade

    Hey, i have the Dell optiplex 7010 MiniTower with a 275W power source and i would like to upgrade my graphics card without touching the power source. now, im not looking for an extremely good graphics card but something that could run games like Cs:go or overwatch properly. i'de love any...
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    Pc begins to stutter or just lags when too much is going on in a game.

    So as of recently my pc overheated and the gpu broke. I have now got a new gpu which is a gtx 1060 which works fine and is not the problem as i have tried another working graphics card and the problem persist. It only started after my gpu broke aswell. It happens at the start of games like csgo...
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    Can i have both and ssd and a hdd in my small form factor?

    So i have a hp compaq 6300 small form factor which according to the Manuel can fit 2 hard drives or a hard drive and ssd due to the 2 sata ports. But i looked in the computer and i have no idea where i could install the ssd? I dont believe that there would be enough room just above the hard...
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    Outlook leaving emails in draft

    When I write an email to send, it goes into my draft folder and will not send. Even when I reopen it and click send, it won't send it. This just started a couple of days ago. I did not change anything on my setting.I have Windows 10 and the Outlook that came with the computer (not part of the...
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    Can I oc my ram?

    Hello, I have 1x8gb of ballistic sport and at 800mhz I would like to overclock it to ensure it wont be a bottleneck. The only problem is I have never oc memory before and I have no clue if I can on the system I would like to overclock. The mb is a gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H. Can I change timings in...
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    What are the chances that GPU will fail even after stress test?

    I just bought a Gigabyte GTX 1050 ti low profile from Amazon Warehouse. It is used (said Like New condition) so I don't know if the warranty transfer to me. I just did 3 hours of stress testing the GPU using Unigine Heaven, everything ran smoothly and temp is around 81C. What are the chances...
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    New gpu but my drivers are the same old ones

    I got a GeForce GTX 780 the other day to replace my 560Ti. Ive installed the new GPU onto the motherboard and removed the old one, but my drivers are still for the 560, i have tried using Guru3D's DDU drivers uninstaller but when i ran my drivers disk that came with the 780, It reinstalled the...
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    Two hard drives ?

    Can you have two different hard drives in one pc without problems ?
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    Is this a LP4 connector?

    https://m.imgur.com/a/308fp I was wondering if this is a LP4 connector as I was thinking of buying a LP4 to 6pin connector
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    Ryzen 1700x bombing in games

    I recently upgraded from R5 1400 to a R7 1700x. I use to get about 50-60 frames on Deus Ex Mankind divided, but now i am getting about 20 fps. (1080p with a gtx 1070). I also get about 40 fps in fortnite battle royale with big dips. I can't think of any reason this should be happening. Any help...
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    Lost SSD - trying to get by temporarily with live usb booting on desktop, but I'm not getting any visual outputs on my monitor

    Hi, so I moved into a new place and the people that rented to the place to me were extremely nice and let me leave all my stuff here over the summer at half rent so i didn't have to pay for storage. It sounded like a little good to be true so just in case I left all my nonvaluable stuff here and...
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    Need Help Picking Out a CPU/MOBO to finish build

    Hi all, currently in the process of ordering parts for my computer build. Here it is so far. I am leaning towards a i7-7700k but I am unsure about which MOBO would be best suited for me. The mobo I would like to have overclocking capability (obviously) and SLI setup for future x2 1080 use...
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    I'm new to pcs and was wondering which would be the best budget option for me

    I can't afford a ryzen build yet so I have an amd fx 4300 cpu on a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 and a asus strix 1050 ti oc. I was wondering if the 8350 would be a better upgrade for gaming and rendering than the 6300
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    What can i upgrade to make this a decent gaming computer (PUBG mostly)

    Hey guys I have a Certified Data desktop and it has a 400w power supply, amd a6-7400k processor with a integrated amd raedon r5 graphics card. I'm wondering what I can upgrade to make this run PUBG or Rocket league smoothly at 45-60 fps?
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    Bricked GTX 660?

    Hi all. Total noob here. I just traded for a M18xR2 alienware laptop and I tried to boot a modded bios following a guide from http://voltground.com/haven/threads/4/ I believe i used the G74VW GTX660M bios Version 1 not knowing if it was the exact match I needed and said yes like a jackwagon...
  28. pieguy6mc

    If I put an ISO on a Flash Drive, can I take it off?

    So I have a 32GB flash drive, and want to put a Linux Distro(Specifically Lubuntu) ISO on it so I can put it on my crappy and slow HP Mini. But after, I wanna remove the Linux installer from the USB so I can use it to store other things. Can I just format the flash drive? I'd also like to know...
  29. ethanwebb24

    Hue+ & Aer Dissapointment

    So the title Hue+ & Aer makes me think there would be the Hue+ with lights and the Aer fans. Apparently it's only the fans and controller. No lighting strips. Is that wrong?
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    CPU TEMPS HELPPP Realtemp

    TEMP : 42 44 43 44 Distance: 59 56 58 59 Thermal staus: OK LOG OK Ok what 's the meaning of log ? my temp i think is low so why showing that? please help New pc builder here
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    Looking for New PSU (Under 90 UK Pounds) (Amazon) (650W)

    Hello, my Corsair VS650 recently started making a grinding noise (fan bearings). Many people also have this issue with other Corsair products. I am looking for a new power supply, I live in Ireland and plan to order from the UK (Amazon specifically). My specs are as follows: Windows 10 Pro...
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    How to open laptop w/security keybo ard not working

    How to open laptop w/security keybo ard not working
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    Ssd not working as bootable device

    i got a new ssd, and copied all files from my old hdd to the ssd. Now I have the ssd installed, but get a screen that says "no bootable device" that pops up. I have gone into the bios and tried to set the boot priority so the ssd is #1, but I still get the same response. The laptop only boots if...
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    ASUS Z170A I5 6600K small overclock + undervolt help needed for bios settings

    After playing around with undervolting my strix rx 480 and seeing good temp drops, I though, why not do the same with the cpu. I've been playing around with the AI Suite TPU settings and have changed the following vcore - 0.130 CPU Ratio x41 CPU cache ratio x41 BCLK 102.5 All stable using...
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    productivity PC build for under 1,400AUD - Need recomendations!

    Hey guys, This is my first time building a PC and I'm a bit unsure if I've chosen wisely. I'm not really into gaming, more looking for a productivity build. I'm a 2nd year electrical engineering student so I'll need a video card that can handle some 3D simulations, nothing over the top. I've...
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    GTX 1060 or GTX 1070

    Hello guys! I am planning on upgrading my i3 to a ryzen 7 since i want to get into game development and other stuff regarding that area of expertise. My current build is CPU: i3 6100 GPU: GTX 1050ti 4GB (MSI) RAM: 8GB HyperX 2133hz (dual slot) MOBO: MSI b150 PC Mate PSU: Corsair 450CX I want...
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    overclocking is very bad according to my dad

    hello, first time builder here. I recently bought the ryzen 5 1600 and was hoping to OC it to 3.8 on the stock cooler. I asked my dad for advice as he knows more than me and apparently overclocking is terribly bad and could destroy my cpu. according to him, should the cpu ever go past a certain...
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    Palit Geforce GTX 1050 StormX 2GB GDDR5

    is it possible to install gtx 1050 stormx into Dell Optiplex 7040 MT. ive made some research about this GPU as it requires 75W power from the motherboard. so i think it is possible since this 7040 MT comes with 250W power supply. please advice. my dell 7040 MT spec: i7 6700 3.4 ghz, 8gb ram...
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    Replacing h100iv2: need air cooler recommendation

    Hi: My h100iv2 is reaching the end of its productive life. To be honest Im very dissapointed of the AIOs and I'm planning to buy a good heatsink/fan. I've read excellented reviews about the h212 evo and the masterair pro 4. Could you recommend me a good air cooling unit? I'm currently on a...
  40. Darkmatterx

    Old computer now boots to a black screen with just a cursor. Possible solution found, but I get an error msg.

    I found a post that describes a solution to the problem (if the problem is the same) but I get an error msg. BTW, according to the solution poster this is a permissions problem. Here is the page but I'll just paste the txt...