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    My computer crashes every time I play a game

    The screen will go into vertical lines of two different colors and the sound will buzz and then fade. This happens every time I play a game. I've checked the temperatures and they're fine, I've reinstalled the games after removing their files and I've done tests for malware and viruses. Is there...
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    what happens if i run the motherboard disk provided in the box without being in the bios?

    hi, i have an asus z270 prime-a and i am curios to find out what happens if i insert the disk that came with the motherboard without being in the bios. will it download the aura software for my motherboard rgb lights and more or will it do nothing?
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    Asking for Tier list of these PSU

    Hi guys im quite sux in a computer spec person may i ask these PSU are stand for what tier? 1.Corsair CS M 550W 2.Super Flower Leadex silver 550W 3.Silverston Strider Gold SFX 450W 4.FSP Raider Series 550W 5.Cooler Master V550W SEMI MODULAR Your answer will be apperciated thanls alot
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    Help: Looking to upgrade to a better Graphics card (GTX 1060 or RX 470) on my Acer Aspire XC600

    Hey guys, I need a bit of help here. I want to get a better graphics card on my Acer Aspire XC600 prebuild computer with the i7 3770 processor not the i5 on the standard, but the graphics card NVIDIA GeForce G620. So yeah if anyone can help it'll be appreciated :)
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    Gtx 1060 with pcie 2.0 x16

    Will it work the same as in 3.0 x16? I saw at forums that there will be1% difference, or none, or even 20%. I really need clear answers asap :/
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    Alienware X51 R2 -Processor Upgrade

    Hello, i'm looking to upgrade my PC. It has done me good over the past few years (3) but it's starting to run really bad. So these are my current specs: CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 @ 3.50GHz Haswell 22nm Technology RAM: 6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 800MHz (11-11-11-28) Motherboard: Alienware 0PGRP5...
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    how can I record music from smart tv to my tablet

    I would like to record music from my smart tv to my computer or tablet. How can this be done? Can it be downloaded to an mp3 stick?
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    Upgrading my PC

    Hey everyone so christmas was good to me this year and I have some money to make some upgrades to my PC. Im currently running the following: Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 CPU - Intel Core i3 RAM - two sticks of 4g DDR3 GPU - Nvidia GTX 1060 Memory - 250g SSD and 1TB SATA drive I was...
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    running a 32 bit program on win 7 64 bit

    How do I run a 32bit program on win7 64bit system
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    Buying used gpu

    Hello i need help about buying gpu gtx 980ti This guy said that he bought it october this year and just putted once in hes pc..So what should i look for to see if the graphics is in the good shake and not somehow ---- up while in pc? MOD EDIT: Profanity Removed
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    New build - boots up without the GPU, but no signal with it

    As the title says its a new build. I've never assembled a computer before so I'm fairly clueless. Everything works fine with the GPU removed (currently writing this from said computer) but I don't get a signal when it's installed. It's in the right slot and connected securely. The power is...
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    Replace HDD with SSD, or replace HDD with SSD and keep HDD in hard drive caddy?

    Hi Guys, Should I replace my HDD with SSD, or replace HDD with SSD and keep HDD in hard drive caddy? Please keep in mind this is for [b]uni/b], so I need it to be as light as possible, but I'm not sure if it's worth the sacrifice. My laptop currently weighs about 2.20kg, and the SSD I'm about...
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    Replacement touchpad for ASUS N550JK

    Hi, Asus N550JK windows 8.1 64bit My touchpad is broken, it is a hardware issue. I'm trying to replace it but can't find any information on the model # for the touchpad. Can the touchpad on this model be changed? If so, what is the model #? Thank you!
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    Low Budget PC's star citizen

    Which build is better for star citizen ...
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    Upgrading my current 4690k 970 build to stay relevant in coming years.

    *If you want a quick summary feel free to skip to the bottom of the post* So upgrade time is rolling around and the 10xx series is looking promising for my PC, only issue is I can not seem to find something suitable for my needs. Budget for possible system upgrades: £465 including deliveries...
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    Setting RAM t0 1600MHz (no option)

    Hello, System specs: amd-8350, gtx-1070, mobo: M5A97R2.0, 16gb 1600MHz ddr3 ram. I am having an issue with my RAM speed. I recently upgraded from 2 x 4gb sticks to 2 x 8gb ddr3 1600MHz. However i'm having an issue getting the RAM to use it's full potential. In my bios I can either set it to...
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    Egpu new? idea

    I have been looking at the idea of adding an egpu to my laptop. I have a toshiba satellite model number s55-c5274. Every setup i have seen has three components, power supply, graphics card, and the egpu dock. so you start with something like this...
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    Speedstep not downclocking multiplier all the way to x16, only getting as low as x32.

    Hi. I have a MSI z77 Mobo, i5 3570k OC'd to 4.4ghz and in the bios I have speedstep and C-states enabled. Speedstep appears to be doing at least something because my CPU will at least downclock from x44 to x32 on the multiplier when idle, but I would like it to go all the way to x16 like it's...
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    Need help setting up a VPN on home server

    I have a home server running on Amahi (Fedor Linux), which is used currently as a NAS and media server. However, I am a frequent traveler, and it'd really help to have universal access to my home server; which could only be done using a VPN. So, I installed the openVPN plugin that Amahi...
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    USB Shortcut Problem

    Hello, i have a problem with my USB. I want to copy music files from pc to USB drive, so i copy paste them to usb and all the music on USB drive become a Shortcut with 1kb. How to fix it
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    Home Brew NAS Questions

    I have been toying with building a NAS for a while. Before I go whole hog and build something around a G4400 I have laying around I wanted to get/build something much cheaper for a proof of concept NAS. So I started looking at old workstations on ebay and goodwill computers as a cheaper quick...
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    Fatal1ty Z87 Killer on board network down

    There was a Windows 10 update this morning. My on board network seems to be down, It worked last night. I do not see any blinking light where the Cat5 cable is plugged in. The USB WIFI dongle works for internet. How to troubleshoot on board network AS Rock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer? In device...
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    Computer not turning off help

    My problem is when i turn off my computer my hard drive turns off and get no signal but i could still see that my cpu fan and case fan still on and when i look at the top of my cooler master case it shows the power light just blinking sleep it turns off but shutdown is werid Specs if needed i5...
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    Xbox one controller drivers installed for windows 7, however the controller does not show up in device manager.

    Still unsolved. Unfortunate, because this is a HUGE problem. My brother complains that he "can't play Rocket League". Hopefully someone can fix this problem and let me know. I am running Windows 7 64-bit. Previously the controller worked, but it simply just, stopped working. So just to clarify...
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    I have a file on my desktop that can't be deleted

    Can anybody help me , i already tried to delete it using cmd but it didnt worked.When i try to delete it trough cmd it cant find that file it has 0 KB.
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    windows 8 will not install

    hi, having a lot of trouble with installing windows 8 on my laptop. will try to keep it short and sweet: have a lenovo G50-30 Laptop, was running windows 8. using laptop one day, put it down to go eat, came back to a screen saying windows could not boot, and to reinstall windows. installed...
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    First pc build for BF4.. budget 800-1100SGD (600-800usd)

    Approximate Purchase Date: Looking to build this next friday! Budget Range: 800-1000SGD (600-750usd) System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming-BF4, Light video rendering. Parts Not Required: No need monitor, keyboard, speaker, mouse. Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Price list of Shops...
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    Something's wrong with my laptop battery

    My laptop will turn off when I unplug the charger and the battery notification led will turn red, green and turn off and vice versa, It all happened after I immediately put it inside my bag even though its very hot as I was hurrying home cuz it was starting to heavily rain... It has an internal...
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    PC is locking up frequently and I can't figure out why...

    This issue is one that has plagued my system for months now and I can't figure out what is causing it. When it happens there are no sound or graphical glitches and both of my monitors freeze and sound cuts off. I usually don't even notice right away unless I'm actively using my computer. The...
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    sd card formatting

    I'm trying to format a 64 gb sd card to fat 32, it's a Samsung Evo sd card, this is to be formatted for a Nintendo 3ds xl, anyone have any idea
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    Is the Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 compatible with MSI Gaming Z97 GAMING 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX In

    Including all the cables without an adapter of some sort. If any exists.
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    Best case fan setup?

    The seemingly simplest part of my build is one of the hardest decisions. I asked my friend about it and he said all i need is one intake in the front bottom, and one exhaust in the top back. Is this enough? My setup (listing the things that may contribute to heat generation or dissipation) CPU...
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    Non-z170 Overclocking for 6600k

    So, when I was researching parts for my first build, I made a terribly stupid mistake of not searching up specific chipsets and had thought that any supporting mobo would be able to overclock. (Noob mistake) Got the Asus B150 chipset board and found out a day after that I couldn't overclock my...