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    Win7 SP1 factory reset questions

    I have seen a thread that says Win10 is really the only Win OS to offer a built in "reset" and they said the only way to reset Win7 is by downloading the iso from the Windows site but to do this you need the product key. My problem is I brought this computer of off a less than honest PC man...
  2. Nitov2

    Watercooling: Where to start?

    Hi I am going to be upgrading from my 600T to a 750D later on this month or next month. I want to start watercooling my system for a couple of reasons, reason 1 being because I want to set up watercooling, seems like it'll be challenging which is something I'm looking forward to. Reason 2, I...
  3. D

    External Graphics GPU

    SO i have a Asus Zenbook and a older Dell laptop and my dad who works at Nvidia ca get me a really nice graphics card. But I obviously have nowhere to put it. What are my options cause I know that I can get something like the XG station or DIY. I would prefer o DIY but to buy a product to let me...
  4. H

    how to copy hard drive to external storage using command prompt

    Hi all, My laptop is playing up. It auto updated to windows 10 from windows 7. It was okay but I decided to go back. So I did it through the recovery thing in settings (just pressed the button take me back to windows 7). Then after that my computer basically doesn't go passed the login password...
  5. R

    Replacing Builtin Video

    I have a mainboard of a MSI 2AE0 that have with built in AMD Radeon HD 7560D. I want to replace the built in video with an external EVGA GeForce GT 610 2GB DDR3, DVI, Mini HDMI, Graphics Card. If I just try to swap it out the computer won't boot. What do I need to do to disable the built in...
  6. E

    i need help

    if i upgrade my gpu do i need to reinstall windows
  7. B

    how can i recognize the driver of my land port device model no. 030818

    i cant find the device that im going to install for my land port device no ; 030818
  8. MultiCofy

    Opening adds instead of hyperlinks

    Hey guys, I've recently come across a rather (to me) unusual problem - sometimes when I click the links (or open anything HTML related, like Steam), I get redirected to weird sites (namely Reimage Repair and utrack), which I find reeeeally annoying. I've tried running an antivirus (original...
  9. gtsolid

    problem configuring FW

    hello i bought a brand new router, but i can't navigate on internet. i linked the FW to my pc using LAN port, and to my router using WAN port. i use IPoA setting from my ISP. what can i do to navigate in internet? probably i have DHCP enabled but i don't see how to switch off him.
  10. X

    Future upgrade vs Future build — 4790k - 5820k

    I keep hearing people say you'll get a huge improvement by upgrading to the 5820k from the 4790k, so I figured why not do it in the future? First off, I'm a beginner at video editing / rendering, non professional, so I have no idea if I should make the upgrade or not. Next, I don't know if I...
  11. K

    Need drivers for windows 7 32 bit ultimate version for sony vaio SVE1413XPN model

    Need drivers for windows 7 32 bit ultimate version for sony vaio SVE1413XPN model
  12. C

    Dual Monitor Setup - DVI and VGA

    Hi, I have a MSI GTX 960 which has a DVI plug, a HDMI plug and 3 display port plugs. I want to have dual monitors, one has VGA input and one has a DVI input. The DVI one works fine but when I plug in the other one (with one of these...
  13. B

    MSI Z170A M3 - Dead on arrival

    Hello. A few weeks back a bought a new computer (specs below) and when i try to start it up for the first time it wouldn't boot. The mob lights up (LED-strips all around the board) but nothing else happened. Then i saw that the DRAM-LED was on, and every couple of seconds the DRAM-LED turned of...
  14. D

    overclocking hyperx fury

    pc specs a10 7850k asus a88x-gamer 2x4gb hyperx fury 1866mhz r7 250 1gb ddr5 now heres the catch... my memory modules were not bought as a kit, they were purchased same time but since the store does not have a 2x4 kit, i purchased 2pcs 1x4gb hyperx fury... now is it possible for me to still...
  15. YaphetS

    Gaming rig under 30k rupees

    Guys , I am planning to buy a gaming rig under 30k rupees. Currently, I only have Asus GTX 750 OC 1GB DDR5 and Dell S2240L Monitor. I am a Dota-2 player and only play this game and watch few movies. Please advise me the best rig under my budget :).. Please let me know if you need any more...
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    Cryorig H7 vs. CM Hyper 212 Evo

    I cant decide which cooler to use since im going to use an intel core i5 6600k] which doesnt come with a stock cooler. And i also need to know which cooler, if any will fit in my case. its an NZXT S340 by Razer i understand that this case hasnt been released yetso i also have the link to the...
  17. S

    Recommendations on a First-Time Gaming Build

    After years of having no choice but to dwell within the confines of console gaming, I have acquired the funds necessary to construct a gaming PC. After Fallout 4 was announced, I had to. My specifications are as follows; any potential bottlenecks, incompatibilities, or general poor choice of...
  18. A

    Box of ASUS Z87M-PLUS ( 1st version not the microATX )

    Hello fellow nerds, my question is : what was in the box if you bought this Motherboard. I know it is weird but I maybe want to sell it and it would be handy to know if I missed something. I myself got a disk, a user guide a sort of overview little book from like 10 pages. Thank you.
  19. N

    Laptop Choice - Yoga 2 / U330p

    Hello, I am looking to buy a laptop for my studies at school starting in september. I need something that is light and portable, with good battery life and a little power behind it (nothing major). My budget is £500. Currently I'm looking at the Yoga 2 (http://amzn.to/1NERXlA ) and the U330p...
  20. G

    PC loses power after few minutes

    Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition 4.0GHz Graphics Card - Asus ATI HD 7770 2GB GDDR5 Memory - G.Skill RipjawsX 8 GB DDR3 1600MHz Motherboard - Asus M5A97 R2.0 Power Supply - Antec VP650P 650W Processor Cooler - Deepcool Gammaxx 400 My system is 2 years old, I bought the Asus...
  21. InkedQ

    Need help with my GPU

    Unfortunately I have been having problems with my computer lately with dropping frames on my Twitch stream. Even if I lower setting/change servers/restart my modem and pc I still get severe frame drops and once it starts it will not stop. I have also had numerous tech friends try to help me...
  22. L

    Dxdiag Showing MORE Video Memory than i have

    As the title says that's the problem. well obviously its a good thing but I want to know how could that happen. Shared from pagefile or RAM ?? I have a 1GB GTX750 GPU but dxdiag shows I have 3GB of video memory.
  23. T

    R9 280 PSU Questions????

    So the story is I bought a R9 280 for 7 8 months ago. for 3 5 days it worked perfect..then i packed everything went back my country after graduated. At the same time i also upgrade my rig, CPU: intel i5 3rd gen , socket 1155 Mobo: Asrock z77 pro3 VGA: R9 280 - old readon HD 7850 1 module...
  24. J

    MSI 790FX GD70 won't post with ram in 4th dimm

    So, I just recently acquired some updated (compared to my old system) hardware including a new msi board(the 790fx gd70), amd phenom II X4 965, and a single Radeon HD5850 black edition. My problem is this, when I try and run all 4 slots of ram, my system won't post, powers on, fans and all, but...
  25. C

    Hi all USB ports won't work.

    Hi all.I got a sudden problem today, I was updating my computer with damone lite software. So I did the restart when prompted. As soon as the desktop screen loads the mouse and keyboard lose power. But work on Bios screen. Steps taken so far: Reset battery on the motherboard. Checked to see...
  26. O

    Looking for good USB wireless router

    hi everyone , i'm looking for a good usb wireless router , with wide reception range . price from 0-50$ . have an idea ? THank you !
  27. H

    hard drive clicking sound(not sure if it's the click of death)

    My Seagate hard drive(internal) started the noise when I dropped it 2 days ago and it made the noise. I is not like the click of death, but instead, there were a repeated static like sound when I boot. The noise reduced later. I heard that the noise may be caused by software as well. How do I...
  28. X

    Slow performance after installing GTX 970

    I just bought my new GTX 970 due to my GTX 470 died and a new case because my old case can't fit in my new GPU. It works perfectly fine after my friend and I swap into the new case. When I game I got like 60-120 ish fps but when I restart my PC or long period of time and run the game again my...
  29. D

    Wattage Requirements mini ITX

    A little help here would be great. I'm putting together a PC, and I'm trying to figure out what PSU to use. Different PSU calculators are giving me different results, and they're wide ranging. Here's what I'm looking at for a system: Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII Impact, Mini-ITX, LGA 1150...
  30. FunctionalGaming

    Final Computer.. Will it work?

    http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/9krMD3 Thats all the parts. Im not sure if PSU will work with them and if the other components are good enough? Help much needed!
  31. N

    ASUS Z97-A SSD not recognized

    New ASUS mobo, I have a 120gb OCG agility SSD with my OS on it. mobo finds my storage HDD and cd drive just fine but its having trouble with the SSD. Its not find a "bootable device" ive tried all sata ports and get same results. I finally got it to work by chosing it from the "force boot menu"...
  32. R

    Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/8G vs Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX

    Hello, first time poster with a few questions. I'm also a first time builder looking for some advice. Ok I have an Asrock 960gm/u3s3 FX board. Now when I looked at the supported memory I found Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/8G. I looked into it and the Kingston KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX was the only thing I...
  33. P

    Will this cpu cooler fit my motherboard?

    Im wondering if it will get in the way of RAM or not. Cpu cooler: CNPS12X Mobo: 760GM-P21 (FX)
  34. S

    fury 1866 running at 1333!

    idk y its running at 1333. i have a 4790k and asus z97-ar motherboard. someone plz help me!
  35. T

    What is my problem?

    Well, recently I purchased components to make my own computer (thank you Black Friday!) I had purchased... A Gigabyte GA-990FX revision 4.0 An AMD 8350 Processor A Sapphire Raedon 290 Tri-xx A Rosewill Hive 750watt power supply A Hyper 212 Evo Aftermarket CPU Cooler, and case fans and a...
  36. B

    Monitor Options, Just can't decide

    So right now i'm using a single 780ti which is great at 1080p but i do want to push up the resolution and the next step seems to be 1440p My single GPU would probably be okay at 1440p so I was looking into this monitor because it seems pretty solid without spending too much...
  37. C

    Crazy flickering issue with GTX 980 SC in SLI

    So I just bought 2 EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked to run in SLI on my rig. My 670 FTWs were great cards, and worked fine in SLI but I just wanted a little more headroom and VRAM for next gen. BUT... since installing the 980's, every time I try to run a game in SLI mode there is mad flickering going...
  38. S

    Best computer for Graphics design?

    Hi there, I need a good computer for graphics design. The computer needs to have the following: • Process high-end graphics • A large screen • Store lots of data • Be fast • A DVD player • Graphics software • Website development software Budget is: £2500 Thanks.
  39. PhazeRCIL

    Is this computer build good for gaming?

    http://pcpartpicker.com/user/PhazeRCIL/saved/TPjRsY And is their any other part that are better for the same average price?
  40. R

    When I went to install windows 7 on a hard drive, it got rebooted in the process. Now, I cannot boot onto any windows drive

    I can't even boot the disk. After clicking install it just freezes and stays on loading. Whenever I try to boot it loops the windows boot logo. Please help!