Super Computer

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  1. abryant

    News IBM Quantum Computers Reach a New Performance High

    IBM announced that its quantum computers have doubled their "quantum volume" every year since 2017. Read more here. LUCIAN ARMASU @Lucian Armasu Lucian Armasu is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software news and the issues surrounding privacy and security.
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    bios update error 0x00000406

    Hello everyone, I have tried updating my BIOS on my Dell Inspiron 1545 several times but I am constantly getting an error code which I can't figure out what the problem is. Error Code 0x00000406 An unexpected error occurred while running the flash application Old BIOS version and date A14...
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    Amazon Slashes 4K Roku Streaming Stick to $49

    Save up to $20 on these Roku streamers. Amazon Slashes 4K Roku Streaming Stick to $49 : Read more
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    Weird gpu sound

    Just got this gtx 1050 ti 4g gpu and can’t run any games.When I checked my pc I heard like a cd being scratched kind of sound coming from if.It was from the gpu and now I don’t know what to do.
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    How do you get Windows 7 Pro out of Vgasave Mode ?

    Hi, I have Windows 7 (Pro version) running on a Toshiba S70 laptop with an Intel graphics card. It had been running fine for 3 years. After Windows 7 upgraded to its various recommended patches, it is now stuck in vgasave mode where - It does not allow the laptop to hibernate or sleep - It...
  6. theliltank4901

    Audio card SoundBlasterX AE-5 vs Nahimic on board audio

    self explanitory please comment only if you have experience with either one. Now i have Nahimic on an MSI board but people have been telling me its not good as Creative SoundBlaster. Speakers Creative Reference Mackies CR3 Headphones Audio Technica M50x
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    Continuing My Gaming PC Journey

    Hi Tom's Hardware, so I am in the process of upgrading my pc but I am torn between several options so hopefully one of you fine gentlemen might be able to help. My current build is: i3 cpu Gigabyte GA-H110M Mbd Skt 1151 8GB DDR4 memory Asus R9-380 2GB PCIE graphics card And I recently got...
  8. patrichpachich

    Modding, PSU sleeving

    I planning to get sleeving service for my seasonic 660w platinum but its kinda pricey vs the silverstone/bitfenix cable solutions I am worried if im getting these sleeved ready cables if the quality of cables are bad. I mean the cables of seasonic platinum are pretty solid but...
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    AMD A6 7400K + GeForce GT 730 fine?

    Hi guys, I have an A6 7400k as my processor and the GT 730 as my graphics card, are they fine to work with each other without any bottleneck? I'm just curious because they said an AMD APU like my A6 7400k should not team up with any video card? is that a right statement? I want clear answers...
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    How to change my windows 10 from Legacy to UEFI?

    Hello, im trying to reeinstal my windows 10 to a uefi boot, but i cant boot a windows usb from uefi boot, and legacy worked fine. so is there any way to boot from uefi? also, if i remember correctly, months ago, windows usb bootable install worked fine from uefi but the installer wont let me...
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    CM or Deepcool

    http://www.anhoch.com/product/36928/cooler-deepcool-ice-wind-pro-all-intelamd OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=cooler_master_212_evo-_-35-103-099-_-Product I need cooler for 125w cpu,which one will do better temps(dont care about noise).
  12. Samy_1

    Building new Pc Help is Extremely needed

    okay guys my spec's now, is asus P8H61-M PLUS V3 i3 3240 2x4 gb gskill ares 1600 ddr3 msi gtx 960 4gb .............................................. so my general aiming is the best version i can get of 1070 ( my thoughts is evga SC or FTW ) i want skylake processor i5 at least 8 gb ram...
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    120mm Fan Under $20

    Upgraded my CPU and motherboard, getting (sort of high) load temps around 60C despite CM Hyper 212 Evo. Currently have a Raidmax Seiran but had remove the side 180mm fan due to the 212 not fitting. Probably the reason for the temps as I only have one 120mm intake and one 120mm exhaust. <b>...
  14. R

    Scientific Computing Workstation Build

    Hello! So there have been several questions on scientific PC builds.. However, for my scenario, they're either all outdated, or the budgets are far off. Bambiboom has given some excellent advice, and I'm hoping he/she responds to this thread! My budget is about $3000, and I'm looking for a...
  15. Raspberry_Computer

    find an ATX case with lots of usb ports?

    I am looking to buy the parts for a computer, bu the motherboard i have chosen has 6 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 3.0 ports. Are there any cases that have these amounts of ports? (lowest price as possible please) or can you just install the mother board anyway and forget about the extra ports? thank you!
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    Gaming Build for My Son

    Hi everyone, Looking to build a high-end gaming PC for my son and I. My son also wants to record videos for Youtube and stream live. Hoping to get some advice/suggestions from the community as everything listed here is my son's idea and I would like to make sure that these parts will work well...
  17. kcarbotte

    MSI, EKWB Partner On Liquid-Cooled GTX 1080, 1070 Sea Hawk EK X Graphics Cards

    MSI revealed two more factory water cooled graphics cards today. The company partnered with EK Water Blocks to offer GTX 10-series cards with pre-installed full-cover water blocks directly from the factory. MSI, EKWB Partner On Liquid-Cooled GTX 1080, 1070 Sea Hawk EK X Graphics Cards : Read more
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    AMD FX-9370 Black Edition 8-Core Socket AM3+ CPU Processor ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 Motherboard G.SKILL RipjawsX 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR3 1600MHz Desktop Memory F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Windforce OverClocked 4GB Video Card
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    Which GPU is viable for my pc?

    Hey guys. I have an old pc and playing 2 hours of game after work. I want to upgrade my GPU since current one is bad for me playing games like fifa, rust, culling etc. I am a pc noob so dont know anything bout this bottleneck thingy. Athlon II X4 645 3,1 GHZ 8gb ram 350 watt power supply amd hd 5750
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    x99 motherboard "chassis intrusion" error on boot

    I keep getting this error "fatal error system halted chassis intruded" when I boot. I googled it and people are saying to unplug the CHA_DET cord, but I am not seeing this cord anywhere. Any advice?
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    Monitor GPU SLI

    Dell S2716DG 144Hz 27.0" Monitor Do I need 2 980's or 2 980 Ti or 1 980 Ti
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    Coretemp Reading Different from AI Suite II

    Just got new mobo and processor to go with it since my last pair fried. Got a M5A97 LE R2.0 (Should've gotten the non-LE, I know) and an FX-6300. I installed AI Suite II that came with the motherboard as well as Coretemp to monitor my temperatures. I set my bios to "performance mode" and it...
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    ASUS Z170A Ethernet Problem

    I just finished upgrading my CPU, Motherboard and RAM and everything runs fine except the internet. When I have an ethernet cable plugged into my ASUS Z170A it will try to connect for about one second and then it will switch to saying no connections are available and it just keeps repeating this...
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    PC powers up for half a second then switches off. Then repeats the process over and over.

    After pushing the power button, the motherboard lights up, the front led flashes and all fans begin working, but only for about a second before switching off and repeating the cycle again. I've reset the CMOS, removed the battery, removed the RAM, checked all the cables/everything is slotted...
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    Need motherboard for 2yr old piece of junk from Acer

    2yrs-2mos ago I purchased a Acer Aspire azs600-308ur from Staples($679).Told by Acer CUSTOMER CARE they could repair it for$400 plus shipping Fl.-Cal-Cal-FL> but he . thought it best to junk it because it wasn't worth it. I just love it when CUSTOMER CARE is looking out for me. As a 77yr old, I...
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    4x4 too much ram?

    So back in 2012 I bought 2x4gb of ram. A couple of days ago I noticed that only 1 of the 2 sticks were installed, so I bought another 2x4gb of ram. I slammed all 4 of the ram sticks into my computer and next thing you know I have 16gb of ram installed. The only things I do on my computer is to...
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    Rate/Critic This Build

    I'm working on a first time gaming rig. Will this setup run at 60 fps for the next couple years at ultra/max settings? If there's anything you think I should change please let me know. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gLtVzy
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    High volts but good temps

    So I've embarked on my first overclock adventure. I have an i5 4690k that I'm overclocking on an Asus Z97E. Here's the thing, I'm aiming for a stable 4.4 GHz overclock, but I've found that I will consistently crash on all different kinds of stress tests unless I give it 1.3 Vcore. I've heard...
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    Computer won't boot up....

    So I am building my friend a pc, and he wanted windows 7, so instead of buying it, I told him I could plug in my old HDD with windows 7 on it, and transfer it, only the computer won't start up. When the computer turns on it brings me to a screen that tells me "Start Windows Recovery...
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    Very Random Shut Off

    Hello all, First of all, I'd like to apologize if this is in the wrong section, but I've seen some similar threads being posted in the components section. If this is not the right place, I'll be happy to move it. I have been having issues in my system for a while now and I cannot seem to find...
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    connect amplifier to pc

    I would like to connect my old amplifier and conected record deck, cassette player, etc to my computer. The problem is that the amplifier is positioned a long way from the computer, although not that far from an Ethernet hub. Will it work if I convert the RCA connections from the amplifier to a...
  32. Kevin Samuel Christian Yong

    Using GVR on AMD Gaming Evolve app with Mantle API

    My system spec: -FX 6300 @ 4.6 GHz -HIS Radeon R9 270x ICEQ X2 2GB GDDR5 There is an update for AMD Radeon user, and thats the Catalyst Omega. One of the most exciting feature for me is that now GVR supports recording on Mantle API. The reason because switching to mantle delivers a huge amount...
  33. Slavegamer

    Stripped Northbridge fan screw

    I noticed my fan had seized up so I tried to take it off for replacement. I stripped the right side screw , completely rounded it out . The left screw came out with no problem . So that idea came to a halt. Now because it has a shroud over the fan, and only blows air out the left side, it is...
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    PSU for fx 9370

    will this psu work with the fx 9370? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188
  35. alannm37

    Would upgrading the amount of Memory in a Laptop help the Integrated Graphics Card?

    Hi Everyone, This is my laptop firstly: http://www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-b5400-intel-core-i5-4200m-4gb-1tb-15-6--windows-7-professional-64-bit-99XY.html?q=lenovo%20b5400&src=16 As you can see there is 4GB pre-installed in my system and I have a 4th Generation CPU with Intel HD 4600 up-to 2GB...
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    Temperature: Gigabyte Radeon R9-280X WindForce OC

    Hello, I bought recently new PC, with Gigabyte Radeon R9-280X WindForce OC graphics card. One thing bothers me - I did "full-stress" test, in FarCry, and max temp achievement by GPU was 76*C! Please note that card is brand new, coolers are clear. Is it pretty big number? In other threads...
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    Advice on updating from win7 32 bit to 64 bit!!!(need quick suggestions!!))

    I've recently ordered r7 250 1gb ddr5 from flipkart. and i have 4gb ram but it shows 3.5 gb.(is there a significant dif. b/w 4gb and 3.5 gb) so should i upgrade to 64 bit . will 64 bit improve performance of the gpu listed above??????
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    I think i messed up! i would be greatful for a bit of help =)

    So u just bought some stuff for my new DIY pc, and i saw this power supply on sale: Cooler Master B500, 500W PSU, so for the purpose of being able to spend more on other stuff i bought it along with my CPU and optical drive... the problem is that i want to buy a ASUS GeForce GTX 770 2GB PhysX...
  39. R

    Stutter Freeze whilst playing

    Hello i have been playing company of heroes on high settings at around 60 fps however every now and again the game does a very small freeze and i hear a strange noise in the computer and the frame rate drops all the way down then goes all the way back to 60 again. Ten minutes ago, the game did...