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    Is my GPU damaged? And how do I check it?

    Hello everyone. Is there a way to check if my GPU is damaged? Cause it feels like in some games I've been getting less FPS than when I bought the card (which was about 5 months ago). I've read somewhere that when your GPU is damaged, it doesn't affect your fps, but games won't load textures...
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    Memory always high

    Hey, my memory randomly goes up to 90-100% without me running anything for sometimes days. I thought i had fixed it by reinstalling my gpu drivers because it went back to normal until tonight.
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    Sims 4 laptop on a budget

    I want to play the sims 4 base game but my budget is under $500. Can someone recommend a good performance laptop?
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    USED RX 480 for $125 or USED GTX 980 Ti for $350?

    The rx 480 model here: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Radeon-Graphics-GV-RX480G1-GAMING-8GD/dp/B01KCWZ12W The GTX 980 Ti model here: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-980TI-GOLDEN/dp/B0166T31O0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503201077&sr=1-1&keywords=msi+golden+gtx+980+ti
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    Building my first gaming pc (mid-range), please check my list

    I have been into computers very long and I have always wanted to build one but did not have the money to do so (I am a student). Now my poor Sony VIAO laptop (4.5 y/o) broke due to a motherboard failure (with a i7-3537u and GT740M). SONY does not make (VIAO) laptops anymore so spare parts are...
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    how to fix kernel32.dll error in window xp sp2?

    hi guys i here to ask something about this error,when i try to launch my avp 3 game the message of kernel32.dll error shows up i using window xp 32bit sp2 i really need some help becuase i dont want to reinstall the new windows,please help me
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    How to remove front side of my case?

    As the question says, How to remove front side of my case Aerocool Strike X one? I did some reseach and I can't find a solution to unmount it so that i can clean the dust that has been accumulated by my front intake fan. Thanks
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    cant get 144hz

    i just got ALOT of new pc parts which include gtx 1080 ti, asus z270 mb, and a 750w psu, and i have had a 144hz monitor for about a year or so now but when i took my old gpu and motherboard out to put the new stuff in it is not allowng 144hz, it only shows 60 So far i have tried checking for...
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    Establish Networking in Office having 35 PCs

    hi there i have Dell T630 Server with Windows Server 2012 R2 DVD it is equipped with 1 GB RAID Controller, 64 GB RAM, 4.8 TB Storage, 1 GB 2 ports Ethernet Card i need to connect whole office, what components needed to connect other PCs with server or to setup a Network in my Office ??? can...
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    Dish vs. DirectTV: Which Satellite Service Wins?

    We compare Dish and DirecTV based on pricing, channels, exclusives and other perks to help you decide which TV service is best. Dish vs. DirectTV: Which Satellite Service Wins? : Read more
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    Does a VPN that doesn't drop speed due to distance exist? (Updated)

    Hi, everyone. I live in Turkey and I need to connect to a US VPN. So I've been trying out some VPNs to determine which one will give me the best speed results. So far I've consecutively purchased PureVPN, Cyberghost and Private Internet Access but I'm guessing because of the phyiscal distance...
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    Can this run csgo...

    can this trash run csgo Dell Optiplex Desktop Computer Intel Core 2 DUO 3.0 Ghz 4gb/160gb HDD Windows Pro 32bit Cost $90 on Amazon
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    Water Cooling Loop Tight Need Insight

    Hi there, first of all thanks for taking the time to look at this. I have built a small water loop and ran out of tubing... in the pictures I have posted would it be safe to use the loop? I have outlined the area I am concerned about. Again thanks for any help. Kind Regards
  14. TimH77

    Ethernet Issue- Realtek PCIE FE Family Controller

    Computer worked fine one day, the next day I turned it on and have the yellow triangle and error message saying "Ethernet has an invalid IP configuration." I had made no changes, security scans or malware removal or deleted anything else. It's just this one Windows 10 machine with the...
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    GPU warranties outside USA

    so, i need a gpu for my system, but graphics card here (in Pakistan) are way expensive for instance GTX 1050 ti Asus is 230$ here with local warranty. i can make my relative (in canada) to buy me a gtx 1050 ti because amazon does not ship to Pakistan. so what about warranty, if something...
  16. QwerkyPengwen

    Can I use a trendnet tew-637ap as adapter?

    It's simple. I know that the tew-637ap is used to get wireless from a non wireless router. But can I use in reverse to connect my desktop into it and connect to wireless through it. Essentially like adhoc
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    Best micro atx motherboard

    Hello, I am a new pc builder and I was wondering what is the best micro atx motherboard on the market for a gtx 1070 super clocked and for an I5-6600.
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    I do not think my PC is running as well as it should

    Hello! When i bought my pc i expected a lot, Its overkill after all. But when i got lag spikes in normal games like Rust and Counterstrike, i started wondering. Motherboard: MSI B250 KRAIT GAMING GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG Strix CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K @ 4.2Ghz CPU Cooler: Cooler...
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    Bios is so laggy it's unusable

    Hey guys I have an MSI p67a-c45 motherboard and the click bios is ridiculous!! First off it refuses to recognise any keyboard I've tried with it. Secondly it is glitchy and laggy to the point where doing anything in the bios is a lost cause. There's gears in that have a turning animation but...
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    Do I need a hard drive bracket?

    Hey I'm wondering if I buy a 3.5 hard drive to install into my desktop computer do I also need to buy a bracket with it? Or will the 3.5 hard drive already fit in the hard drive bay and I can screw it in without a hard drive bracket? I'm just a little confused. I bought my computer prebuilt...
  21. everway9

    McAfee repeatedly detects VDS.EXE in temp folder.

    Hi everyone. :) I've come here to post this before posting on the McAfee forum because, well.... it's just a better forum, period! A day ago McAfee live safe started detecting and quarantining VDS.EXE in the local\temp folder. It detects it repeatedly all day in about 1 hour intervals. I...
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    Drive space reduction

    Hello! I just managed to fix the issue which caused my external drive to disconnect and reconnect (by disabling usb selective suspend settings). Thing is, every time I run a disk check on the drive it stops part way, and the remaining space is reduced! I had around 20 gb, and now am down to 13...
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    AMD FX-8320 at 206 Degrees?

    So I keep getting FPS drops on my PC, especially on a game called ARMA 3. I couldn't pinpoint the issue so I downloaded Open Hardware Monitor to see if things were overheating. These were the results: http://prntscr.com/fnn38o Should I be worried? What can I do to prevent this? and what can I...
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    wil the ballistix sport LT 16 GB ddr4 2666mhz work with......

    wil the ballistix sport LT 16 GB ddr4 2666mhz work with my ryzen 5 1600x and the asus prime b350 plus
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    Is soundblaster zx enough for hd 6xx/650 or do i need an external amp?

    Thinking of getting the hd 6xx from massdrop. I have a creative sound blaster zx with 600 amp headphone amplifier. I was wondering, do I need an external amp for this setup? and if I do, what would you recommend to get? Main usage will be video gaming(not competitive as i own audio technica ath...
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    Sound now playing through new monitor

    Hi guys, I just purchased a new 27 inch monitor (upgrade from the 21!). I didn't realise it had speakers so I'm pleasantly surprised. However, my sound is now coming through the monitor instead of my headphones. This isn't a problem when I'm watching a movie or something, but most of the...
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    Temperature for i5-7600K under stress test

    Hi, I recently bought a cooler masterliquid lite 120 for my i5-7600K. After I installed it, I used intel extreme tuning utility to do the stress test. During the test, I notice the temperature is a little bit high. I am wondering is this temperature normal for i5-7600K under stress test? If...
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    Is it kabylake ready?

    Can someone list me kabylake ready mobo budget friendly i was thinking off Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H is it KABY ready please i have to know simce i can not afford skylake one
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    new laptop is slow(need help)

    i just bought a new lenovo ideapad 310, i5-7200, 4gb ram, gt920mx. it's slow when it comes to opening some things and especially when i have to install a program through the CD drive. I open task manager right after i just turned it on and the memeory usage is already 2.3gb. The disk usage is...
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    MSI GTX 1080 not working -- possible issue with PSU?

    Current PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gJxVVn A bit of a noob here... I upgrade my 970 into an MSI GTX 1080 but after installing (through the 6-pin connector) My PC will turn on along with the LED on the graphics card but my monitor wont find a signal (monitor says nothing is connected to...
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    Can RAM and motherboard bottleneck GPU?

    Hello guys, I have a cheap H81plus Asus motherboard with 1333mhz 8gb ram, Will it bottleneck a gtx1080 GPU ?
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    which is better for gaming at 1080p. ryzen 7 1700 or i7 7700 (non k)

    i will be hooking this up with a gtx 1080
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    Nothing but problems with the RX 480

    Recently I bought an RX 480 for my custom loop. Temperatures are very good, however my screen randomly turns off while doing things like web browsing, and I have to hard reset. It also does random things like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL68-GGI7gQ&feature=youtu.be System specs: i5...
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    Must choose this week or next my next laptop

    Contender #1 http://www.microcenter.com/product/475524/ROG_Strix_GL502VS-WS71_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Black_Aluminum Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor 2.8GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 16GB DDR4 RAM 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Media Card Reader 10/100/100 Network...
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    GPU heats up to 70 degrees

    Hi, my GPU gets heated to 70 degrees within few minutes after I start playing far cry 3. Is it normal? I'm using Asus R7 370 2GB graphic card
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    How to connect z906 to soundcard for BEST possible sound quality

    So I am thinking of buying the Logitech z906. I currently have the z506 but they are not good enough as I am starting to look at sound quality a bit more seriously. Obviously I cant get the best sound quality from my motherboard's onboard sound card so I am also thinking of buying Creative's...
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    Best place to buy i7- 4790k?

    Hello, im looking to buy an i7- 4790k. All the stores that still has this CPU in stock in Norway are either overpriced or has VERY bad user ratings. That leaves me with one option, buy one from a international seller that ships to Norway. Does anyone know about a online store who sells this CPU...
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    Gigabyte mother board continuos beeping.

    Gigabyte mother board continuos beeping. Checked other forums and couldn't find reason for beeping; some say psu some say ram some say cpu fan. IT started one day after I occupied all 4 memory slots with different memory sizes. (2x8 and 2x4, both g. Skill rip jaws.) Was testing the 2x8 sticks to...
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    just bought new computer and poor fps

    I'm running a i5 processor with gtx970 graphics card and 10 64 bit windows and I'm games like overwatch I'm getting only 15 fps on lowest settings, I feel like I shoul dbe getting way more than that? can anyone help me out? its a brand new computer