Spinpoint

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  1. DenysB

    Asus P5G41T-M LX3 memory compatibility

    i have this motherboard https://www.cnet.com/products/asus-p5g41t-m-lx3-motherboard-micro-atx-lga775-socket-g41-series/specs/ and i wonder this ram will work https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=9SIA1K645U2124 I have tried some but no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
  2. S

    Extending Xfinitywifi Hotspot

    So, I'm paying for Comcast's Internet at my other apartment (I travel very often for work, don't want to pay for two locations) and I'd like to use a Wifi range extender to give myself a local lan as well as extend the range. I've read a couple of things about spoofing a already authenticated...
  3. Shadow777

    Will a cheap Dvi-D to VGA Active converter work just as well?

    Hi, im in the need for a active converter for my GTX 1060 because my monitor has just VGA input, Will a cheap Dvi-D to VGA Active converter work just as well as any other one?? i cant find a "good" brand or product in my country Here's the converter...
  4. S

    Is it possible to record your pc gameplay using another pc resources

    Hi l have got 2 computers my desktop which has an 8a-7670k processer with an R7 260 graphics card.I'm having some trouble recording games at even 720p 30 fps while in a game.Then l herd of a thing where u can use another computer to record gameplay.I have a mac book with a i5 1.6GHS cpu.is it...
  5. T

    Cheapest PC Build for Pro Tools 12?

    Hello all, I am looking to build a PC for a friend who wants to use Pro Tools 12, but I am not very familiar with sound editing software. Here are the system requirements from the website (http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/Compatibility/Pro-Tools-12-System-Requirements): - Intel® PC with...
  6. G

    RX 460 or wait for GTX 1050/Ti?

    I need a low power graphics card that requires no additional power (75W). Should i get a RX 460 now or wait for GTX 1050/Ti? I'm not looking to spend over $120 USD, so if the GTX 1050/Ti releases for over $120, I won't buy it. I play Overwatch, League of Legends, Dead by Daylight, DOOM, CSGO and...
  7. C

    HDR Need I worry about "Dolby vision" and "Ultra Hd premium" etc...?

    I'm currently looking at getting a new TV and i prefer the Samsung I'm looking at (KS9000 55") however I've read Samsung and Sony are only backing 1 specific format of HDR, were as LG are playing it safe and supporting both so I'm also looking at the LG 55UH950V. But I do prefer the Samsung but...
  8. I

    Are my F_ Panel connections right?

    Hi all! I'm installing a new power supply and on accident I took off the front panel connections thinking they were part of the power supply. Yea I know dumb right? Now I can't remember how they go back in - and I don't have a motherboard manual to help. When I press the power button only the...
  9. AbhimanyuAryan

    Can I install Linux 32-bit on Asus X205TA-Eeebook-FD005BS 11.6-inch Notebook?

    http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B010MBPYW0?ref_=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i I hate Windows operating system. But, I wanted a cheap laptop which is fit for travelling purpose. I wish to install Kali Linux on this machine. Is it possible to install that? Also, would I be able to revert back to Windows...
  10. T

    Installed new motherboard, loads of things broken

    I just installed a x99a SLI Plus motherboard and loads of devices are broken. Whenever I enter a server in teamspeak my mouse (Asus ROG Gladius) stops working, although it works fine outside of a teamspeak server, and my headphones (Astro A50s) recognise sound in teamspeak but not through...
  11. T

    PSU SATA Cable and Fan Connector used in one.

    I ran out of molex cable for my new side panel case fan, so i used the molex connector in a cable which also has a sata connector currently attached to my hdd, is it safe?
  12. D

    850W PSU Comparison: XFX vs. SeaSonic

    I'm trying to pick out a power supply in the 850W range for my upcoming build. After reading a ton of reviews, I've narrowed it down to these the two below, and want to see if there's really any reasons for going with the SeaSonic other than the longer warranty. XFX...
  13. D

    PC Components Upgrade~$200

    So I built a computer awhile back, and with all the new games coming out, I thing it's time for an upgrade. As stated in the title, I have a bugdet of $200-250. Here are my current specs: AMD Athlon x2 370K CPU MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Motherboard Corsair CX430 PSU MSI GT630 1gb 4 gigs of 1600 RAM...
  14. napster100

    RAM stick kind of works but doesn't?

    Hi guys, I've made a build for a friend and used RAM from his old PC, its DDR3 and brought a new stick to go in with it, both are 4GB totaling 8GB, both are DDR3 and clearly fit into the slot, however the new one worked in the old machine but sort of does but doesn't in the new build (a new mobo...
  15. S

    Different Frequency RAM

    Hello everyone, I own an Asus K53SD notebook, and it has 4GB of RAM, running at 800 MHz. I want to upgrade my memory to 8GB by adding an other stick to the free slot, but I can only find sticks running at 1333 MHz. My question is: Is it safe to have different RAM sticks, running at different...
  16. Stefen Rosario

    Guys Need To build a Gaming Cpu In 550 us$

    What I have ..Have Windows 7 ultimate(with CD):D ..Having a Dell Inspiron 180s (sleek version) ..Wanting to use the same processor i.e core i3 530 2.93 ghz ..having 2* 2gb ram ..Having 1tb hdd western digital,,and 2tb western digital hdd ..having a optical cd drive ..having a screen ..and...
  17. D

    Connected to internet but it doesn't work

    It all started when my laptop got bsod and tried to repair startup. Ever since this, my computers internet doesn't work even though it says it's connected to the network. I've rebooted the modem, deleted the network connections and reconnected, and reinstalled my network adapter and it's still...
  18. B

    Compatibility of Parts

    How can I ensure that my parts are compatible before shipping? I am also curious as to the performance I would be likely to see with the parts I have chosen. It's a Canadian build by the way. GPU: EVGA gtx 760...
  19. M

    Looking to buy new GPU for new rig?

    Ok guys I have a new PC build that i built about two months ago. I have: 1. Asus Maximus Hero VI 2. Intel 4770K I7 Overclocked to 4.2ghz 3. 8gb G Skill Sniper RAM Overclocked to 2000 4. 4 TB Green WD HD Internal 5. External 1TB WD My book 6. Samsung 160gb SSD 7. 700W PSU I am wanting to spend...
  20. B

    Computer Turns On For A Split-Second and Then Turns Off

    I built my computer a few months ago and I had everything working up until now. I bought a new CPU fan a couple days ago and just now had the time to install it. I unplugged all of the cables to my motherboard because I thought I was going to have to take it out in order to install the fan, but...
  21. F

    TP-LINK TL-WN822N dropping signals randomly

    Hello, so today I just got the TP link WN822N and the signal drops at random times. It happens every 30 minutes - 2 hrs. All of a sudden I just get "no connections are available" and it's annoying. I use Windows 8.1. Any help would be great. Thanks
  22. M

    Power Supply fan is making a grinding sound

    Hi guys, my PSU fan is making a constant grinding noise. Exactly like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQzJVmHgIXc How do i fix it? Should i just replace it ?
  23. thrunthru

    Can I SLI a GTX650ti Boost 2GB w/ 8500GT 512MB

    Hello, Just as the title suggests, is it doable? I have already read the article here on Tom`s Hardware (SLI / CrossFire FAQs). But I am new to it and I am also using PCI-Express PCI-E x1 to x16 Extension Cable Riser to add the 8500GT. I have a PSU of 650W. Let me know though. Thanks
  24. Blubberykollis

    How do I overclock 4770K?

    CPU: 4770K MoBo: Maximus VI hero Cooler: Noctua Nh-D14
  25. Z

    Corsair Professional Series AX 760i Noises

    Hi Guys, Just wanted to check with those in the know. I have replaced my old psu with the one stated above, a Corsair Professional Series AX 760i. When I turn my pc on it seems to click, my peripherals light up (keyboard/mouse) they then turn off again, a second click happens and they turn on...
  26. C

    Concerned about RAM after reading QVL for motherboard

    Hi! I have an Asus Sabertooth 990FX motherboard, and after reading on their website their QVL (Qualified Vendor List) for RAM, I'm a bit worried. I have 4x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws X RAM (1866). When I looked under the 1866 table for QVL, I see G.Skill, but it only lists 4GB and 8GB total RAM on the...
  27. Cellar_Door

    First build thoughts?

    As the title suggests, this will mark my first rig build, and I'd simply like some insight :) I've given each component careful consideration, compared parts, forum lurked, etc. But such knowledge is superficial, I'm still a novice and there are things I can't see or predict. With that in...
  28. F

    HELP starting over! Formatting HD help.-------

    I have a hard drive that is over-run by viruses and malware. I have tried everything. There's nothing on there I even want, so I'm wiping it clean and starting over. Ok, #1. What's the best way to format my hard drive? (I only have 1) And what's a low level format? #2 I have an XP Pro w/SP1...
  29. C

    Hard Drive Utilities...

    Aside from the usual hard drive utility programs, I'm looking for some sort of bootable CD I can resize WinXp and Fat32 partitions. I often get to work on other peoples computers and need to resize partitions, but don't want to install any software. Something Linux would be nice, but the...
  30. I

    XP SP1 does not see 200GB

    I have a WD 200GB HDD installed on the Promise controller it shipped with. WinXP SP1, updated the atapi.sys per Q331958, but it (Computer Mangement/Storage) only sees a blank disk of 128GB. Even tried adding EnableBigLba=1 in the registry. Any ideas why? Thanks in advance! - Irv Rollman, Denver
  31. N

    reformat

    trying to reformat C: and install windows 98se, the os presently installed is windows 2000 pro.
  32. phial

    Works in one, not another O.o

    ok, i have this 8x burner, Hewlett Packard. it was in my old box.. and now that my cdrom failed i took it out and put it in my new box to use as a temp until i get something new... but, my mobo wont detect it. i got a AK77-333 Aopen board. IDE1-Maxtor HDD master IDE2-CDRW master (yes they...
  33. Z

    silhouette

    Does any one know what a silhouette 32160 hard drive fits
  34. S

    pioneer 104 problem

    Help! my system is an Abit kg7 ,with 1.4 gig athlon ,512 meg of ram , 60 gig ibm drive with gforce 4 vid and creative audigy sound . I have the pioneer 104 on 2nd ide channel as master and every other time i write a disk it comes up "communication error". All the drivers and motherboard bios is...
  35. J

    Does the hard disk affect frame rates in games?

    Hi, I've got an XP1700+ and a GF3 Ti200 but I still find games a bit jittery if you know what I mean. Is this because of my 4 year old 6.4Gb hard disk? Thanks AMD VS INTEL - AMD anyday
  36. G

    More Hard Drives

    I have already have 4 IDE hard drives on my system and want to add more devices. Is there any way to have more than 4 IDE channels? I know I can add more via firewire but each would add $100. (and are they as quick?) Would a promise RAID card allow more? Any info appreciated. Adamb
  37. G

    Anyone have any experence with VIA P4 DDR boards?

    I just got an ECS P4VXAD (pentium 4, DDR 266 memory, VIA's chip set that Intel had a cow about :) ). I have been having some odd hard drive problems with Promise controllers (both U100 and a U100RAID). Anyone know of any oddball chipset issues? RC oh, the hd problems-if you want details, I...
  38. Randomacts

    Is this my side? Or my graphics card.

    I have a GTX 460 1gig and when I go to some 3D youtube videos my drivers crash. Yes I am on the most recent drivers *260.99* I know youtube had the 3d turned off for the longest time so it might be that... anyone know what it is?
  39. hyperstalker

    Buying a HD 7850.

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: tonight ro tomorrow BUDGET RANGE: 200-275$ including rebates USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, WoW, GW2, Arma2, Just Cause 2, Borderlands, Dues Ex, Ect. i know some of these arent graphic demanding but with a beter card i can better games. CURRENT GPU...
  40. lithp

    C3/c2 cpu-motherboard issues

    I'm doing a build and I want cover all my bases. I've researched and found a c3/c2 (?) problem between two products I want: AMD 955 & Asus M4A79XTD Apparently they are warning not to purchase that mobo with ANY c3 cpu. It should be corrected in upcoming months, according to post from last...