Solitaire

Forum discussion tagged with Solitaire.
  1. Z

    Looking for the best CPU coolers for Intel i9 9900k processor.

    I know that the i9 9900k processor gets very hot, so I would like to know what kind of cooler I should use for it. I don't plan on overclocking or anything, so I'm really just looking for the cheapest cooler that will reliably consistently prevent overheating.
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    [SOLVED] I run a dual boot system windows 7 & 10

    I run a dual boot system windows 7 & 10 ,most of the time I use window 7 .When I boot into windows 10 to do updates after a few minutes my computer shuts down .If I restart it and boot into windows 7 I get the message "One of your Hard Disks needs to be checked for consistency and off it goes...
  3. EdBakersfield

    Motherboard component frequency synchronization

    Does PCH and CPU frequency need to be synchronized? And, if so, how is that performed?
  4. Xanthic

    GTX 1070 Acting Slow In Overwatch

    My GTX 1070 is running super slow on Overwatch. I'm talking dipping under 144FPS on all low settings.... I have a GTX 1070 Strix, 6700k, 16gb ram, I'm not hardware bottlenecked. It seems to be the game? I'm mostly concerned that my GPU is broken, but I don't believe it is. Can I get some help...
  5. boyka11

    What is the name of this case?

    Hello anyone know what the name of the case is I can't find the name https://gyazo.com/a51aa5a032d2f495f66caeedc005ee5f
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    Processor problem (?) low speed!

    Hi guys, i searched a lot for an answer, but i coud not find it anywhere. I apologize for my english, i dont speak well it. Anyway, i'm here to show you my problem. Here are my pc's specifications. I have a laptop, an asus n56j 8 GB RAM intel i7 4710HQ NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX850M a 250GB SSD...
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    Is an EVGA GTX 950 SSC compatible with my computer? It won't load even bios.

    My computer is an HP 6597c Motherboard is Foxconn 2aa9 12gb ram ddr3 CPU is AMD Phenom II X6 1045T Power supply is a Thermaltake 450 watt Windows 7 I got this card or free. If it is not compatible what can I trade it for? EDIT: I somehow got my pc into safe mode and I went to device manager...
  8. H

    ASUS PG278Q or PG279Q?

    Hello, I can't decide which monitor to buy PG278Q or PG279Q I mainly play FPS games like CS GO Doom Division Witcher 3, Far Cry, AC?? Is the PG279Q worth it?
  9. R

    Compatability of vr

    I'm thinking of getting a vr system for my ps4 (mainly for the new arkham game) and I'm wondering what exactly I'll need besides the headset and mainly if I get a vr for my ps4 will it be compatible with my pc as I use pc more but the new arkham game is ps exclusive. All answers appreciated
  10. S

    Internet choking every 5-10 min

    Hello guys , I have a problem with internet chocking for quite some time but I'm really tired of it already and I decided to address it here first and after move on with a complain to the internet provider if it proves to be their fault. So , I'm a gamer let's say for most of my time and while...
  11. M

    Dell error code 0147

    I have a dell inspirion N4010 Laptop, after diagnostics my laptop its shows the error code: 0147 Msg: optical drive 0- self test- spindle test failed what does its mean and how to solve it. please Reply
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    Problems with MB and Discrete Sound Card

    Hi, I installed a new build with my old discrete Sound Card. I disabled the on-board sound card from the bios. The problem is that sometimes the discrete Sound Card is working properly and sometimes windows doesn't recognize the sound card / driver at all. I tried using old driver and new...
  13. D

    make sure windows uses integrated graphics

    hello, I'm quite new to building PCs and I've come across a problem. i think my gtx 210 is slower than the integrated graphics on my pentium anniversary, and so I'd like to use the integrated graphics instead. however, whenever i plug my monitor into my h81m-plus motherboard, i can't use the ig...
  14. J

    Help me compare these business laptop brand.

    I am about to buy a laptop for working. Which brand you guys suggest? Which brand is better quality? Thinkpad, Asus, Dell or Hp? :ouch: Update: i am a programmer ( Apple? i know its sexy but its too expensive for me ) :pt1cable: Thank you.
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    i5 6600k with Deep Cool Ice Edge mini FS

    would like to use my old cpu cooler, no overclocks not until I can buy a noctua nh-d15 will it work? or is it dangerous?
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    Does 144hz work on my gtx560 ti

    My g-card doesn't have any hdmi slots nor does it vga, so it only has 2 dvi and i was wondering if this can support 144hz? am i missing something or am i stupid?
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    Reformatted/installed Windows 7 on PC, formatted all 3 hard-drives, PC won't boot.

    I'm really confused. I reformatted my computer twice today. First, when installing windows 7, on the partition screen, I formatted one of my harddrives and proceeded with the install. Windows 7 was installed successfully on the hard drive I wanted it to, but my other 2 drives still had data in...
  18. N

    is my computer build good for 1080p gaming

    hello everyone. I was just wondering if my computer is any good for gaming at 1080p.(ultra) PC: CPU: i5 4460 Mobo: MSI Z97s krait edition GPU: Asus strix gtx 970 RAM: 8 gb of kingston hyperx blue Storage: samsung 850 evo 120gb(boot) and seagate barracuda 1tb Power supply: Evga nex750b 750w Case...
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    How do i get rebates

    Also how to i use them This my first time buying parts so i have no clue
  20. S

    Need advice on 1st gaming PC build

    I am helping my cousin build his 1st gaming PC which is aimed at running The Witcher 3 upon release. I have helped him pick what I feel are the best and most cost effective parts out right now but am worried about one main aspect of the build, the GPU. Originally my cousin had the GTX 980 to...
  21. Ibadullah

    No Speakers or Headphones are Plugged In

    Audio not working in windows 7. Sound icon has a red x icon and says the message in title. I have tried installing many drivers but this problems doesn't seem to end. The problem occured after installing nVidea GeForce 210 Graphic card and its driver. The display is working fine but audio is...
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    Poor Download Speeds Through Google Chrome Browser

    Oolka Speedtest results Average Download Speed 1150 KB/s During troubleshooting I disabled all extensions, re-installed Google Chrome, began to download files from multiple sites and halted McAfee real-time scanning process (not simultaneously). I haven't a clue what is causing this problem...
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    asrock compatbility with zotac gtx 970

    Is an asrock h81 pro btc compatible with zotac gtx 970 4gb . I have this doubt bcoz my motherboard is PCI 2.0 and this graphic card requires PCI 3.0 will I be facing probs
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    Did I do static damage to my PC?

    I have asked this before, however I have realized that a large portion of people don't seem to think as static as much of an issue. I need an answer of someone who knows the true danger of static with computers. About 9 month ago, I bought a new PC. Before I new how to build one. So I wanted...
  25. B

    upgrade from 5770

    im looking for a siutable upgrade for my gpu. at the moment my system is this: AMD Athlon 2 (3.1Ghz x4 core) Gigabyte MA77OT-UD3 Ati Radeon 5770 PSU 700w any suggestions?
  26. suzonka

    installing a network driver into my device manager

    I just did a restore with my dell with winsdows xp 2000 and I cant get on the net work that is already there and working because Im missing the driver in device manager for Network adaptors, can I download one from microsoft drivers or an identical working computer and install it on a flash...
  27. M

    DDR3 vs Other Memory (Plus Low Profile Graphics card help)

    I am shopping for graphics cards and have noticed the different memory types. I have also heard that DDR3 is much slower than GDDR5 and other memory types. This has now got me worried since I was about to buy a Sapphire Radeon R7 250 with 2 gb of DDR3, this item has a second option to buy it...
  28. B

    Would this PSU power my system?

    I have recently updated my graphics card to a Asus R9 280x Matrix Platinum and I have been having issues were my computer cuts itself off and I have asked a few people and searched on the forums and every one has said it is my PSU so i was wondering if a...
  29. D

    Fx6300+ HD7790+GA-78LMT-USB3+Corsair Vengeance Blue+Corsair CX Series CX430 430W

    How many fans should i need to keep it stable?Also can i play Battlefield 4 on high ?
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    Would really appreciate your opinions on my first build.

    Hi this will be my first build after weeks of research, I'd really appreciate any help and advice. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/indigo5/saved/2GLI I've already ordered the gpu as it was on sale at £162. Thanks guys.
  31. M

    best graphics card with 128mb or 512mb onboard

    I have a Dell Dimension 4600. 2.4ghz, 4gig Ram, XP Pro SP3, 3 PCI Slots and 1AGP 8x. I want to do novice video editing. Thanks for your help. mklaymon
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    Which computer should I purchase for gaming

    There are two computers I could buy. One is the HP ENVY Phoenix 810-150se Desktop PC With a 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4820K processor 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 [DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, DP, DVI to VGA dongle] graphics card While the other one is the CORE i7 4770K 3.5GHz 8Gb RAM Nvidia GTX...
  33. O

    Whats better? GPU compare

    a Nvidia EVGA 8800gts or a MSI GT640 2gb?
  34. R

    [Crawl] YASD - Rob the DSWz

    Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.misc (More info?) I've been experimenting with Wizards lately. I find them an interesting challenge - they're kind of jacks-of-all-trades, masters of none at first. Anyway, I managed to get this guy up to level 27 and cleared the Lair, the Swamp, the...
  35. U

    log in prompt takes a min or two to show up

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) this not only happens when the computer is first turned on but also after someone logs off (with the computer remaining on); this just started recently...
  36. P

    FA: Millipede Boardset

    Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting,rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace (More info?) FA: Working Millipede Boardset http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6171174018
  37. G

    Patch sequence question

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.adventure (More info?) I find that there are three patches for Myst IV Revelation - v.1.01, 1.02 and 1.03. Do I need to download and install each or does each subsequent patch include the fixes made by the prior patches? Anyone? Thanks
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    New Folder on Desktop

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Recently, out of NOWHERE, when my computer boots up, there is a new folder on my desktop...it is up in the left hand corner, and it is empty. Nevertheless, it is always there, and it is annoying; I right-click and...
  39. G

    Shared Folder

    Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) Hi, my shared folder has disappeared from windows explorer. I have XP Home with guest, 1 other user and 1 administrator accounts. Noticed a few days ago that I cannot save changes to a file in the shared folder...
  40. C

    Ethernet wall outlet mounting help

    Hello, Right now I am just finishing converting my loft into a bedroom and I am also installing an Ethernet outlet up there too. I have already got the cat5e cable run from the router and run under the floorboards to where the outlet is going to be installed but I have come up against a bit of...