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    Making Crossfire RX480

    Hello everyone, I have a question about Rx480 Crossfire. First of all my pc specs: Fx8350 cpu oc 4.3 ghz, MSI 970A-G46 motherboard, 16 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 mhz RAM, 480 gb ocz SSD and finally MSI rx480 gaming X 8GB. My question is; if I buy another rx480 gaming for crossfire can my cpu...
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    I have a question about this motherboard

    Can two Nvidia GTX 1060s be run on this Board? Can the GTX 1000 series be run dualed at all? I'm having trouble finding information on it.
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    Suitable Router (LinkSys) for 60 User

    We need to purchase a new Router for our company (About 60 user in one building) the required specification is: Load Balancing, 2 ADSL lines support, 3G Support as a backup plan. What is the best router model for our buisness? Than you in advance
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    need help with my PSU

    Here is my specs CPU: Intel i3-6100 @3.7GHz MOBO: Gigabyte H110M-DS2 GPU: Palit GTX 1050 ti DUAL OC 4Gb DGDDR5 I need a PSU with a 4pin cable for the CPU (mobo only has 4pin) and a 6pin PCIe for the GPU. Budget is within $60. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you in advanced for any reply.
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    Wifi extender slowing down internet

    Hello, before i start explaining please keep in mind I'm new to wifi extenders. So, i have a TP-Link archer c5 dual band router, with 240Mbit down and 20Mbit up. I got a new phone that supports 5Ghz so i was really happy when i found out i have 240mb on my phone now. That was great but i found...
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    1440p 144hz OR 4K 60hz for my new GTX 1080?

    So I've had the GTX 680 and a 1080p 60hz monitor for the past 4-odd years now and this Christmas I felt the need to upgrade. Most newer games are barely hitting 60fps and I cant crank up all the settings to max like I used to be able to do. I have a chunk of extra spending money ($1200 for a...
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    PC shuts down after RAM upgrade

    I’m new to the forum and usually find myself here after explaining my computer problems to master GOOGLE, so decided to join and pose a burning question! I just need some clarification about various aspects of RAM, so here it goes: My motherboard: ASUS RAMPAGE II GENE My Processor: Intel Core...
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    Outdated information on Windows &???

    I can not find a straight answer or receive a straight answer on the Windows 7 USB 3.0 external drive conundrum. I want to use a single enclosure using a 6 TB drive to operate a personal family cloud. I am currently using a 3 TB drive which is filling up fast. I backup the first 3TB drive to...
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    Best 1080p Monitor and should I use HDMI or Displayport?

    What's the best 1080p monitor. I recently built a new 1060 rig and it's not great enough to run 1440p at 60fps so what's the best 1080p monitor, and should I use HDMI or Displayport (I've never used displayport)
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    Is an i5 3470S fast enough to play the new Doom (2016 version)

    So I was thinking about getting the new Doom game, which came out earlier this year and was wondering if the Core i5 3470s is fast enough to handle this game? (I know they recommend an AMD FX 8350 / Intel i7 but I don't feel like upgrading my CPU, which would also require a new board as well, at...
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    laptop not charging issue....?

    my laptop is plugged in but not charging after 15 % and showing not charging. i have tried many things but it does not work... pls help.....
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    Will pc start running if CPU is dead?

    Hello, I'm testing my pc and see what is burned or demaged. First i tried with PSU, PC did not even start. Second i tried with another PSU and CPU, and pc started running. Does it mean CPU is fine? Or PC could start w/o it?
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    [Solved] CPU Overtemprature Error even when added paste

    Hi, I'd just like to say before I begin, I'm a beginner at this stuff. I watched a youtube video on how to remove and add thermal paste to the CPU and did it on my corsair computer. Still I got this: http://i.imgur.com/LDib4ie.jpg Now I'm in a bind on what to do. Here's some pictures of...
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    Can't fit H80i V2 in CM Elite 110 w Asus VIII Impact

    Have read that Corsair H80i V2 is compatible with Cooler Master Elite 110, and also seen pictures of this, but Asus Maximus VIII Impact has the CPU socket almost in the center of the mobo, slightly to the right of the case (when seen from the front), so can't see how one can bend the two thick...
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    best graphic card fro me??

    i want to upgrade my graphic card but my spec are kinda old.. specs are PROCESSOR-intel pentinum dual core E5700 3GHZ RAM-2GB MOTHER BORAD-MSI MS-7592 also i want to buy Gigabyte Nvidia GT 710 2GB DDR3 will it support?? if not, suggest me best card for me that will play modern games?
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    Buying a new Pc

    hello, i am planning to buy a new pc My budget is around $900 i want something good in performance and to show off. i have Evga EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 80+ GOLD.
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    PC does not POST

    Today I went out and bought 250gb samsung ssd, and an evo 212x for my i5 3570k rig. My motherboard is a MSI Z77A - G45 and my psu is a Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775w. So basically I get the new cpu cooler in, new 1060, start up install windows off a usb stick and do a fresh install onto my...
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    *URGENT* GPU help

    I have installed my new *used*graphics card. I can get in the BIOS and the card is being detected. I am using Zorin OS and this is as far as I can get. BIOS, choosing what to do (Zorin Zorin advanced options mem test mem test 2.) After then normally then the Zorin OS logo would flash then...
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    GTX 960 OC, 2GB GDDR5, PCI-E 3.0 - STRIX-GTX960-DC2OC-2GD5 . GTX 960 Windforce 2X Gaming 2GB DDR5 PCI-E GV-N960WF2OC-2GD

    wich one should i pick ? (gaming) GTX 960 OC, 2GB GDDR5, PCI-E 3.0 - STRIX-GTX960-DC2OC-2GD5 GTX 960 Windforce 2X Gaming 2GB DDR5 PCI-E GV-N960WF2OC-2GD ty
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    My Seagate Desktop Drive, model SRD00F2 is not working. I changed the power cord and it still doesn't power on.

    I only power up my hard drive when I'm using it; there is no power switch - just plug it in and it is supposed to run! I have changed out the power cord thinking there may be a short in the original. I have also used several different USB cords, plugging it in to different ports. I tried it on...
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    will it perform faster?

    I have two 8GB 2133MHz (HX421C14FB2/8 by Kingston) memory installed on Asus H170 Pro Gaming board but, it shows 98% consumed when running heavy simulation softwares. So my question is will it help installing another two memory of same kind? and won't it be a burden or overload to the mobo? (PSU...
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    CPU Overheating after buying 212 EVO and thermal paste

    I've had my PC overheating for a little while now so i decided to buy some new thermal paste (arctic silver 5) and it didnt help, at all. Next thing i do is buy a new cpu fan as the old one was the one that came with the cpu, i purchased the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and it cooled it down a...
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    TP-LINK ANT 2424B and TP-LINK TL WN722N?!

    Hey everyone. Long story short, I live on the country side, there`s still no internet company that can provide internet here so I thought about getting the free wifi from the town hall which is about 500 meters away from me. I bought the antenna "Ant 2424B" and the adapter "TL WN722N" and a 10...
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    Dum as he may be. Microsoft tele scam

    one of my friends jumped on the tele scam from the indian "microsoft". it took a long time for my friend to realise it was a scam, and sadly it was too late. when my friend told him to stop scammer said "fine you just lost your computer" and used The SysKey utility to lock the pc. he hasnt turn...
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    Resolution is bugging

    Hey guys Can't show you a picture of it, because it's not showing on the screenshots, but my screen is bugging and its annoying af... : It's too far up, so bottom of the screen gets dark and top is getting cut out. My resolution is set to 1920x1080 as usual, and i've tried restarting etc. But...
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    Can Drive Letters A and B Now Be Used For HDDs and SSDs?

    In the old days drive letters A and B were reserved for floppy drives. Is that still true in Windows 10? It would be a shame to not be able to make my new SSD, which I plan to make my boot drive, drive A.
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    I need help with new PC build

    Hey guys im doing my first pc build (Black and Red Build) i found a case (Phanteks Enthoo Pro Chassis Black) that i like but i dont know if it is compatable with my parts and also i want to install atleast 4-5 fans and i want to control the speeds on them but i dont know how many fans my...
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    Why is my laptop screen black while it's on?

    So I went to turn my brightness up after unplugging my laptop (Dell Latitude e6510) and when i clicked the brightness my screen went black, I just recently got this so I'm not exactly sure how it works. I've turned it off completely and then back on and the screen will turn on and work but while...
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    ATX12v1 connector, but CPU1 and CPU2 cables don't fit

    Rebuilding my PC and I don't remember if I used all 8 pins for the CPU header on my motherboard. When I try to fit them, they won't go in because they're not the right shape. I need these pins because I will OC my 4690k
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    Do any come close to the Acer Predator XB271HU?

    Hello guys, I'm in the market for a higher than 60hz refresh rate, IPS, 1440p monitor. Along my searches I've never found one quite like the Acer Predator XB271HU. It's obviously very expensive for that reason. Plus it has G-Sync (£$£$£$), which obviously ramps up the price. I was wondering...
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    2 Questions Regarding The CPU

    Hi guys, I am building my PC for the first time and I have a few questions regarding the CPU. I will actually use a Core i5 6500 for my build and I have 2 questions regarding this: 1) Do I need to clean the heat spreader of the CPU (i.e the metal cap covering the top of the processor) before...
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    System Power Requirements

    What size power supply would I need to be able to run this system (below) comfortably System: CPU = Intel Core i5-6500 Motherboard = Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Ram = Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 Memory Graphics Card = EVGA GeForce GTX980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Hard Drive =500gb Seagate Barracuda I was...
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    970a with 8+2 vrm

    it goes up to 100c , is this vrm temp, is said never go above 70c socket, my board has 8+2 phase vrm , should i rma board
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    wifi card in the processor

    1. are the intel processors that have the wireless display that called intel WIDI or intel pro WIDI, have a wifi card in the processor itself ? 2. are the intel processors that have Intel® My WiFi Technology , have a wifi card in the processor itself ? Before answer the questions read the...
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    Computer Not Sleeping

    Hello, When I put my computer to sleep, only the screen turns off. I have have disabled all power related, keep on options for my network. I have also reset the power preferences to default. This is my mother board: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5481#ov Thanks!
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    Mouse spamming keys for some reason

    So my computer has recently started spamming random keys. typically numbers for 20 minutes+ and then stopping for a bit again. After some extensive research as well as some small experiments, I've reached the conclusion that the problem lies in my Logitech M215 optical bluetooth mouse. I've...
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    $300-350 PC Upgrade Suggestions?

    So im looking to upgrade my PC very soon because I plan on doing Youtube and Twitch Streaming. Right now i have a EVGA 750 ti sc(i know its nothing fancy but graphics is not that important to me), AMD 5400k CPU, 350w PSU, 8gb of RAM, 500gb HDD, and the MOBO is an AsRock FM2 DGS. What im really...
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    I haven't used my PC for a while. Should I worry about Changing the Thermal Paste..??

    If I haven't used my PC for a while, around weeks. Should I worry about Changing the Thermal Paste or would that be pointless?? Thanks in advanced.
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    I set my microphone as a speaker, how to revert?

    Hello everyone, my notebook has only one jack for microphone and speakers/headphones. And recently I have been switching between speaker and headphone many times on a daily bases so everytime I plugged in speakers or headphones, it would ask me if it is speakers or headphone so I figured it...
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    802.11N choosing 20mhz channel question about 40mhz overlap.

    Hello, I am trying to choose a channel in a very busy area. I know you shouldn't overlap channels, but I was wondering if it's ok to choose a channel that has a router on 40mhz that overlaps my 20 MHZ channel. Or is it bad to have any overlap period? TIA