System Builder

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    I bought a competitors website...

    ... what are the legalities of directing the traffic to that website to my business. The competitor has only the .com domain name but I have bought the .co.uk domain name. The web address is the name of their business, which is a local competitor to my business. I am looking to learn the ins...
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    Question High CPU Usage & System Lockups (Taskhostw.exe)

    Over the past few months, I have been getting constant Windows 10 lockups. Even when my pc is idle, I will find that everything will become unresponsive for about 5 - 10 seconds and the Hard drive light turns solid red. I look at Taskmanager and it says that my PC is using 100% CPU but does not...
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    Question SDD as primary laptop drive

    Now I dont have much knowledge about this kind of things so came here to hear ya'll suggestions Month ago my LAPTOP's HDD broke. Now im planning on buying an ssd for replacement for my hdd. I've read some stuff that sdds are better than hdd but idk how they work. Wondering if I can just simply...
  4. BatSloth

    Question Uninstaller Isn't Showing All Applications

    I usually user the IOBit uninstaller, but I switched to AShampoo Uninstaller because not all of the applications on my PC were showing on the list, but I have the same problem with this uninstaller too. Does this happen because I have three storage devices (1xSSD (OS), 2xHDD) and it only shows...
  5. Pijmzhchus

    Question Gtx 1070 ti question

    Im about to buy 1070ti. I wanna know if this card will be enough for 1080p 75hz in the years to come. I'm talking about next gen of games with the coming of PS5 and Xbox Two. How about 1440p gaming? I have r5 1600 and 8GB of RAM. Thanks a lot for helping.
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    Question DVD tray doesn't shut properly in new HP desktop

    My factory built HP Envy dvd tray gets stuck when I put a disk in and it opens until I jiggle it. Should I sent the computer back or is there an easy fix?
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    Question Major issues with... everything. CPU Light on!

    Hey guys, I’m super new to this whole forum, so sorry if my title is confusing. I’m having major issues with my whole PC. Just 2 days ago I went to bed and left my PC running as I usually do. I woke up in the morning to a laggy mess and couldn’t figure out what was wrong until I got a warning...
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    Question Budget motherboard for AMD Ryzen 3 2200g.

    Hello friends, I am searching for a cheap motherboard for ryzen 3 2200g (about 4000 INR) I will not be over clocking the processor. I came across ASUS PRIME a320m k motherboard so will it be good enough? Ways In which I would use the pc: Programming Light gaming Light game development Everyday...
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    [SOLVED] Gaming/streaming pc upgrade - £680 budget

    Hi, My current pc is a couple of years old now and I'm noticing a few performance issues regarding bottlenecking etc. I am thinking of upgrading the entire pc except for GPU which was recently upgraded, I want to use it mostly for gaming with some video editing and streaming. My initial...
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    Need help planning an upgrade/eventual replacement of old PC

    Hi, I'm hoping to get some advice on some upgrades that I am planning over the next couple weeks. Here's what we're working with (try not to laugh): Intel Core i5 650 @ 3.2 (...yeah...) Acer H57M01 8gb DDR3@1.3 Zotex GTX 950 2gb Samsung 850 Evo 250Gb Seagate Barracuda 500gb Power Supply 80+...
  11. Donmige

    [SOLVED] 1080ti vs 2080

    I just picked up this 1080ti https://www.microcenter.com/product/478542/turbo-gaming-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-single-fan-11gb-gddr5x-pcie-video-card but I am now unsure if I made the correct choice, being that this 2080 was about $30 cheaper and came with 2 free games...
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    is it dangerous to create a new res

    I have an monitor which is 1920x1080 and have a I7 6700 CPU with AMD Radeon R7 200 Series (I know its really bad for I7) and I want to create a new res like 1080x1080 for fortnite is it dangerous for my CPU or graphics card or maybe for my monitor I am thinking that will be because when I try...
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    my computer freezez when playing games

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    Will a B450M Mobo be able to support 8gb of ram with a ryzen 5 2600 (non x)?

    I am about to order my New cpu that i want in this case it is a Ryzen 5 2600 6 core 3.4ghz. I want to pair it up with another new item i am going to order, in this case its a B450M pro 6gb/s. i have 8ram soon to order 16 in a month or so. My gpu i sa 1050ti, on a budget but will upgrade to a...
  15. WINTERLORD

    can i use a ps4 controller, with my pc windows 10?

    can i use a ps4 controller, with my pc windows 10? also would a controller be easyer to play with than a keyboard for say games like guild wars 2
  16. EverythjngBlack

    Should I upgrade my graphics card/ if so which should I use?

    My build consists of RX 570 Strix Ryzen 5 1600 16GB DDR4 3200mhz RAM MSI Tomahawk B350 Should I upgrade and if so which should I use. I like to play high end games/CS:GO/etc. and I have 2 monitors (one 60hz and one 144hz) both 1920x1080 and would prefer more FPS
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    Which Mobo and Memory?

    Proud new owner of an Asus Strix GTX 1070ti, and an i5-8600K. I still have to order a new mobo and memory. This is the first time I've upgraded since 2015, and ALOT has changed. For a mobo, I'm leaning towards the Strix Z370-E, to match the 1070ti, but I'm open to better options in the price...
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    [SOLVED] Connecting 60hz Laptop to a 144Hz Monitor

    Laptop: https://www.asus.com/in/Laptops/ROG-GL502VS/ I have a laptop with a gtx1070 in it. I have the 4k 60hz version and wish to buy an external 144hz 1090p monitor to game with in my free time. Looking into the Asus vg248qe I read somewhere online that the external monitor will be capped to...
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    looking for help with my pc please :(

    Hi Everyone 1st excuse me for my bad english so i decided to upgrade my allday PC i have a gtx 1050 ti and for cpu amd a10 7800(APU) so some games i am able to play really well and some games just stutter so much i mean the newer games like AC Origins... so i've been told that my CPU is really...
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    rx 560 issues

    Got a new card; rx 560 (bought it used, no apparent visual issues), trying to upgrade an oem machine, the Lenovo 710-25sh ideacentre. I upgraded the power supply from 250w to 700w bronze, and put the card in, and added 6 pin etc, doesnt boot. Boots fine with the factory 730 gt, but will not boot...
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    Gaming pc opinion

    What do you guys think of this? Any changes I should do? I’m not looking to go above $2,000 dollars CPU: Intel® Core™ Processor i7-8700K 3.70GHZ 12MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1151 (Coffee Lake) CS_FAN: 3X 120mm Case Fans for your selected case [+9] ENGRAVING: None EVGA_POWER: None FA_HDD: None FAN...
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    1080Ti Good for Witcher 3 Hairworks ON?

    Hey, I'm thinking of getting a new MSI 1080Ti Gaming X early next month (wanted to get the 2080 but decided it wasn't worth it in the end). This is my current hardware: i7-4790k MSI GTX 970 MSI Z97 Gaming 7 motherboard Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8) DDR3 RAM Antec VP650P power supply I'll be...
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    i need help overclocking my amd fx 9590

    my specs CPU: AMD fx 9590 motherboard: gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 graphics card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3GB cooling system: cool master- master liquid lite 120 120 GB SSD windows 7 it freezes at 4.9 ghz i need help
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    Dedicated GPU is not getting detected anywhere.

    Product Name: HP Pavilion 15-ab028tx Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) My laptop has "AMD R7 M360" as dedicated GPU. Everything is going fine for last 2.5+ years but from last few weeks I started getting lots of BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). And the description of BSOD says that...
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    RTX 2080Ti and MSI Z270-A PRO compatibility?

    with the RTX 2080Ti almost out I'm looking to see if my current hardware will support it. I have a MSI Z270-A PRO motherboard and these are my remaining specs. Intel i7-7700K 4.2GHz, NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti , 32GB RAM, 3TB HDD, 240GB SSD, WiFi, Liquid Cool, Win10
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    Ryzen 2700x Temperatures

    I have around 50-60 degree celsius,when i am normal browsing and when i am gaming around 70-80.Is this normal or do i need to look for a aftermarket cooler?
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    What Is VRM? A Basic Definition

    What is the meaning of VRM? Voltage regulator modules explained. What Is VRM? A Basic Definition : Read more
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    what is real gtx 1060 6GB consumption?

    hello, i can see that the consumption is 120w, i guess that mean in full charge, how much it consumes the rest of the time? i mean browsing , watching youtube or doing nothing
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    Looking to upgrade my rig in November. Could I possibly get some full upgrade advice for $1000 or less?

    I'm looking to upgrade my computer come November, when Black Friday/Cyber Monday rolls around. I make about $1000 a paycheck, so I'm basing my budget off of that. Here are my specs: Mobo: AMD 760G Chipset CPU: AMD FX-6300 6-Core, 3500 MHz GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti 8GB RAM: 8GB DDR3(?) PSU...
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    Pc won't boot into windows after PSU replacement

    So,a week or so ago,my brother's PSU died,it was an chineese unit,it was packed with dust,and it suddenly died,with no signs of life.Anyways,i bought a Be quiet 550w 50plus PSU hoping that it will solve the problem. The first boot after the replacement it went well,everything worked,it was...
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    is this a good monitor find?

    I found a 1440p 144hz 1 ms response time monitor new. At one of my local tech stores, too good to be true or just a really good deal?
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    $2000 CAD PC Build-Need Help!

    I want a new PC, currently have an awful Lenovo PC with a 1050 Ti. I want to upgrade me PC and I need someone to tell me what I should buy from the prices on NCIX.com . I am building it from the design studio. I am in CANADA so I cant use any other site. I am willing to spend up to $2000 CAD...
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    Planning to build a new pc with the listed parts, any flaws?

    [Moderator edit: Moved to Systems.] cpu: ryzen 5 1600 cooler: stock (spire) gpu: asus rx 570 ram: CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 psu: corsair cx550m motherboard: asus b350-f ssd: wd 500gb case: corsair 460x
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    how to bridge two Ethernet ports in WS2016?

    In windows 10 to have two Ethernet ports on the same private subnet with internet, happens by bridging the 2 ports. How can this happen in Windows server 2016 CORE?
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    my card is not work

    hello i today buy a msi gtx 1050 2gb but i put it on my pc and i know that my board can work it then i find that the card is not work on my monitor but it work in the pc and the fans is working i do not know what can i do know
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    Bios take long time to start

    When i start pc ez debug led take long time on vga Motherboard msi krait gaming z370 CPU i7-8700k GPU amd amd readeon 5450 hd
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    Can't install drivers for GPU using Windows 10 Pro

    I have Windows 10 Pro (yes it is activated after a while) and I have a GPU that is a GTX 1050 Ti and according to Windows, it says it's a 64-bit. I can't get the right one and every time I type in info of my GPU it says I need to install Java again. When I think I found the right driver I try to...
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    Intel i7-8750H clock speed setting

    Hi guys, on the frequency clock speed of intel i7-8750H is 2.2Ghz and up to 3.9Ghz or 4.2Ghz, how and where to set in the laptop for getting up to that 4.2Ghz ? Is it set automatically by the system in each running program or need to set it up manually ? Would you please help to advice me ?
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    PC keeps crashing while playing games

    Ok so I'm super new to PC's, I've been a console player my whole life so stick with me here. I recently built my own PC and everything works excellent except for gaming (what I built it for LOL). I would say about 80% of the time I boot up a game, it will crash to the desktop with a notice from...
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    Can't remember an old computer game name

    This is an old computer game where are you can play as a cop girl and as a criminal girl as well. This game seems like a GTA 3. (Third person game, with open world and there are possible to drive a cars as I remember). Thats the main info about this game. Of course there are possible to kill...