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    Affordable Graphics Card 2-3gbs?

    I want a Graphics card that will play open world games and triple A titles but wont break the bank. Also 2-3gb is sufficient I wont be displaying in 4k.
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    Gaming Mouse Suggestions?

    My mouse recently broke and it was a cheap £15 gaming mouse as I didn't have a big budget for such things at the time of buying. However I can now afford a higher quality mouse and I have done some research only to find that it's more or less down to preference. The two I am looking at currently...
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    How can I delete "Windows" folder off of old HDD?

    I have Windows 10 installed on an SSD and on an old HDD. I want to delete the "Windows" folder on the HDD to save space, but it says I need permission from TrustedInstaller. I changed ownership to Administrator, but I can't edit any of the permissions. Is it possible to delete this folder...
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    Mouse is heating up.

    My Razer Deathadder mouse is getting heated up with usage of about 1-2 hours. I previously used this with my laptop for long periods but this never happened. My motheboard is Asus A68HM k. I have connected it to a usb 3.0 port. (p.s- i dont use the drivers of the mouse as they waste a lot of cpu...
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    Can I upgrade my Acer computer's graphics card to a 1050ti?

    I own an Acer aspire tc-705 which comes with a gtx 745, i7 4790 and 300w psu. I checked the best card for 300w and found myself the 1050ti but I was wondering if it was compatible with my motherboard. Oh and someone told me I can't use low profile 1050ti which I don't understand why.
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    Gaming/streaming pc (my first build)

    I've always dreamed of building my own PC but never had the means. Finally finding a decent job is gonna help me fullfill my dream. This is what I've got so far in mind: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nanotechnix/saved/cjLzyc I have in mind a bugdet of about 1000$/€. Since I'm from Europe but...
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    Ps4 major issues

    Hey there everyone I've a serious problem that's really annoying me I've a Phillips 42" flat tv it's hdcp it has backward usage to dvi cause no hdmi connection in it so I've ps4 an baught connection dvi male it's a dvi-I tv but I was told my dvi-d connection which goes to a female hdmi but I'm...
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    Desktop WiFi Endless Loop of Disconnection Every Few Seconds, "Identifying"

    Hey guys, I apologize if this case has already been resolved here before, I've spent a couple days trying to find a fix. My desktop computer is running Win7 x64. I have two network adapters on it, but I keep one disabled unless I need to test my connection. The network card I do use is a...
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    Motherboard lights up but no fans turn and PC does not boot

    The motherboard (a B250M-K) lights up (see image attached) but does not boot and the fans do not turn. I have no clue as to why its not booting into the bios and any help would be greatly appreciated. http://imgur.com/gallery/SYSHk Thanks Update: I've been messing around with the system and...
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    Motherboard for Music Production? Almost finished with my 1st build!

    CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($300.00) CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory...
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    Max GPU size on a micro-atx board?

    So I plan on upgrading to a GTX 1050 ti from Gigabyte, found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-Windforce-Graphic-GV-N105TWF2OC-4GD/dp/B01M6Y671T I already have a micro-atx motherboard also from Gigabyte which is the DS3H model of the B250M series, found here...
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    New build, but no post beep or graphical signal.

    Hello. I got a new computer put together and was really excited to get it working. I started it up and all of the lights, fans, HHD's, and GPU fans are spinning. Everything seems normal, except that there is no post-beep or graphical output. Has anyone had this problem before? If so, how can I...
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    Games on Intel hd graphics 620

    I want to know what games i can play with my intel hd graphics 620. My rig has 8 gb ram and i7 7500u. Im not a big fan of the fps. I just wanna play games smoothly.Kindly tell me what i can play on it.
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    Having main drive clone to secondary

    So my question is that is it possible to have it so that my main drive which will be an ssd constantly copy any data to my secondary drive which will be a regular hdd so that encase of failure I can boot from my secondary drive without any problems.
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    my first pc build, a little help...

    how does my first pc build look? 1. Samsung 960 EVO Series - 250GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6E250BW) 2. ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard 3. Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K) 3. Ballistix Sport LT 8GB...
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    Windows causes brand new HDD to fail

    My Lenovo Ultrabook's old hard disk suffered from many bad sectors, so I replaced it with a new one. As soon as I installed the new harddisk, it showed no errors in the storage test of Lenovo Hardware diagnostics test. So I went ahead to install WIndows 10. But as soon as I installed Windows 10...
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    Why malware-byte can detect some viruses which Mcafee, and other antivirus did not detect.

    I am just curious, I have tried windows defender, avg and Mcafee but Malwarebyte is special as it is the only one which actually detect viruses. Is it normal?
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    G.Skill 2400MHz running at 1333MHz? X.M.P Not working??

    Hi all, Long time listener, first time caller. So my main rig I've had for a few years is getting pushed aside to make new for my new Ryzen/Vega build. So i'll be moving this PC into my loungeroom as a guest gaming PC, so I thought i'd take a look into OCing it, this is when i realised my RAM...
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    Quad Monitor setup, 2 by 2 or 3+1?

    I want to start using quad monitor setup for gaming. Should I go for a 2 by 2 or 3+1? Could I use 4 Ultra Wide curved monitors? I am hoping to use 4 4k monitors to achieve 8k but I do not like how the gaming screen is split right in the middle on a 2 by 2. I have seen people on Youtube, when...
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    Is this a good ssd?

    I'm trying to find a good ssd for a build, capacity around 120gb and around 50$ I'm thinking of getting the "MyDigitalSSD Super Boot 2 (SB2) 80mm M.2 2280 NGFF SATA III (6G) SSD Solid State Drive" Is it any good?
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    Need advice on this build, trying to keep it under $1800. Thoughts?

    I am a first time builder and I plan to use the PC for gaming, streaming, and recording. I want to make sure I am getting the best bang for my buck. Not really set on any parts or specs, except for staying with Intel processor and 1070 or 1080 GPU. Have a look and let me know how I did...
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    Why are standard internal hard drives called 3 1/2"?

    I just came from a disputed discussion with someone over the width of internal hard drives. She insisted they are 3 1/2" wide. I've measured them, so I insisted they are 4" wide. I have a fairly new Western Digital 1TB on the desk next to my computer. I just measured it. It's 4" wide...
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    Cpu upgrade | dell optiplex 755 | Quad Core Q9550

    Hello guys, this is my first time posting on this website! I bought a core 2 quad Q8400 @2.66ghz a while back but i want something better now! Motherboard Model: 0GM819 Chipset: Q35 I'm curious to know if this CPU will work with this motherboard: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz I do have a...
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    Want to know if the mobo is compatible with my i3 7100 and what ram I need to buy. (Canadian dollar)

    Hey Like I say I want to know if is compatible and if I need to bio flash because If I need to I will not take it there the product. https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H110M-K/ And what ram should I buy need (8GB) my budget is low with the mobo and ram max 140$ (Canadian dollar) You can...
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    Windows was unable to install your ethernet controller. Cant figure out manufacturer of my ethernet controller

    just says unknown and cant give me any information on it, if i try to just search the internet for updates it tells me it cant find them and to just go to the manufacturer's website. How am I even suppose to do this? i know my wireless card is 802.11bgn 1T1R wireless adapator from Ralink...
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    Playing games causes my other display to lag

    So if i watch stream or video on my another display, then i go to play games, the other display starts lagging very badly. Like its fps is 1-2 or something. If i go to task manager and put the game to use only 3 cores, then the lag is gone on another display but my fps in game is bad. What can...
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    First PC need help

    Hi Guys! It's my first time picking what gaming pc to get. In the future I might  build my own but for now I'm fine. So I went on YouTube and saw some gaming pcs under $1400 NZD (which what I was aiming for) but I have no clue which one is better. I normally play Rust and I want to get a good pc...
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    $500 - $750 Photo / Video / 3D Mapping build with upgrade path to 4K

    Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP Budget Range: $500 - $750USD after rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo Editing, Video Editing, 3D Mapping Are you buying a monitor: No Parts to Upgrade: I have an old system with the following (Anything that I can reuse is desirable, if...
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    GTA V Keeps crashing in middle on gaming after OC.

    my cpu has been overclocked all the time, just at the started overclocked 3ghz, no probs of crashing, but oc to 3.15 then crashes like 5 minutes of gaming, oc to 3,05 still crash, Downclocked back to 3ghz but still the same problem, any ideas why?
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    Can the stand-offs short circuit a mobo if it isn't plugged in?

    Basically I mis-judged where the stand-off should be and the traces ended up touching it for a couple of seconds. Is my mobo dead or can it still work? Sorry if this question sounds dumb, I'm very new to PC building.
  31. BoJangle

    New $1400 Canadian PC Build

    Hi, I'm building a PC for a Canadian friend whose budget is $1400CAD. Everything has to be able to ship to Vancouver. They already have the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, but need everything else. They would like be able to play AAA games (with reduced settings if necessary), but they say...
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    Asus Z170 AR OVERHEATING

    Hey guys, Relatively amateur here, but i have build a computer before. Specs are; Asus Z170ar I have newest update of bios - 3007 16 GB (2*8GB) Corsair vengence DDR4 Corsair 750w GOLD PSU GTX MSI 970 4GB M.2 ssd CPU Intel i7 6700k WIndows 10 The problem is that the cpu and motherboard are...
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    Storage Device Limit

    I am using the M5a97 LE R2.0 and i want to know how many storage devices i can plug into my motherboard. In case the case is the the thing that matters my case is the Corsair spec-02. I already have a one tb hard drive plugged in. I want to plug in an ssd and another 2-3 tb drive. Will i be able...
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    Pentium HT. Has Intel killed the i3?

    Hello, Intel has recently released new Pentium CPU's with HyperThreading. Take the G4560, it's clocked at 3.5Ghz and it has HyperThreading, for $64 according to Intel's website, that's half the price of the cheapest i3($120 for the 7100). As far as specs say and benchmarks that I've seen, the...
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    I have the same situation with iboycott. only difference is that I have Lenovo Flex 4 with built in batteries. I was using the

    I have the same situation with iboycott. only difference is that I have Lenovo Flex 4 with built in batteries. I was using the laptop perfectly fine yesterday, but when I went to turn it on the other day nothing happened. Usually there's a light on the front that turns on when I have the power...
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    operating system exclusive ssd

    well i have two ssd's but since windows allways gets corrupt and crashes with me i wondered if there was a simple way of guaranteeing that only the operating system were on one of the ssd's and all new files to the other one. so i dont have to lose all my stuff again when im reformating. i have...
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    CPU fan problem

    My friend and I are making a PC build that consists of: I5-6600k CPU Gigabyte G1 GTX 1060 6GB GPU MSI Z170 plus mobo 8GB Corsair VenganceLPX DDR4-2400 RAM CXM 550 PSU Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo We can get everything else to start up but the motherboard's status indicator for the CPU glows red...
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    i5 6600 3.3GHz 100% load while playing Overwatch

    Hello! a month ago I got my new PC, and by now it seems like my pc isn't working as good as I expected it to work. When I play Overwatch the CPU usage is at 100% load when I'm ingame with other players, When not in a match and just in menus or even in practice range with the robots CPU can be on...
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    Need advice on upgrading EVGA FEforce GTX SC 760 2GB GDDR5

    Hello everyone, Its been quite some time since Ive posted on here, but It is the holidays and I am looking to spoil myself with a new graphics card. Although, I don't know which graphics card would be optimal for my price range of $250-300 US. I am looking to upgrade to the 10 series of EVGA...
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    Building new gamer pc with 1080 ti help

    Hey im looking to build a new gamer computer with 1080 ti graphic card. So need you guys opinion on my build. Build: Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K/6700k? 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor...