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  1. Z

    Issue with activating windows?

    I recently changed hardware and linked my microsoft account to my email and I also have my product key. Both methods didnt work my microsoft account said that there wasnt any accounts linked to it. I then entered my product key which also saidit didnt work gave me (0xc004f050). Is this because I...
  2. O

    650w enough for Dual 1080s?

    I was looking online, for 1080 SLI PSU requirements, and most were saying to get a 700w or higher PSU. When I was watching a video from Linus Tech Tips about PSUs, their test bench, consisting a 6850k and 2 1080s on heavy load only drew 437 watts. So an EVGA G3 650 watt 80+ Gold, should be...
  3. B

    Can a M12II fit inside my case?

    My computer model is ATC-780A-UR11 and I plan on getting a Seasonic M12II power supply, could I fit it inside my case? and if not then what other seasonic psu can I get that would fit?
  4. Z

    Laptop charger keeps disconnecting

    My laptop charger loses connection constantly, it would charge normally if it is Idle or turned off or on sleep mode but when I try to browse it starts disconnecting and connecting again, when I try to turn on the Laptop without the battery, it doesnt make it doesnt make it past the Loading...
  5. G

    NVIDIA ShadowPlay problem

    Hey there, my ShadowPlay has recently completely stopped functioning and I'm not sure why. None of my hotkeys work, it says ShadowPlay is running but it isn't working, it doesn't display my fps in games anymore. This is what the situation looks like...
  6. G

    PUBG crashes on launch

    I've had PUBG for a while now and btw it's an awesome game. Anyway, I was able to play the game without problems up until the most recent update came out (with vaulting, climbing, the Groza, etc.). I updated my game and then launched it. The game window would come up and "Bluehole" would be...
  7. D

    Good cpu for fm1

    I have cpu A8-3870k...what best for my cpu graphic card?can i use gtx660 or latest graphic card?anyone can suggest new gpu for my cpu?gt1030 ok?
  8. B

    MIDI & Windows 10

    I just built a new Windows 10 x64 DAW. Major Components are: Core i7-6850K 3.60GHz, 32GB DDR4, ASUS X99-DELUXE--II MB, AMD R7 250 GPU. I can't get my MPK49 USB 2.0 MIDI keyboard to work. The MPK49 shows up reliably in Device Manager (DM) under Sound, video and game controllers and when I...
  9. S

    i7-960 build upgrade for gaming 2017

    Question is for whole system but for me seems to really come down to the CPU... I'm novice mostly for computers and advanced components, trying to understand. My friend built me a computer 2010 -i7 960 3.2GHz CPU (still sells for like $450 somehow-i know nothing for any overclocking also)...
  10. U

    2 Different gpus same PC help

    So I have GTX 960 strix 2gb card and have a Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB card, I currently use a 3 monitor set up for streaming and multi tasking, my question is can I use both these cards on one rig, I would like to use the RX 570 dedicated gaming and my main display, and my 960 for running...
  11. S

    What games can I run?

    What kind of games can my PC handle? Specs: Nvidia GTX 960 2GB AMD 10 7850k 8gb ram
  12. SubaruWRX244

    Photoshop Computer Build?

    Im building a computer for my sister and was wondering if this was good for photoshop. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RfsT7h Thanks
  13. extreametech

    Am I able to use 2800MHz RAM to 2400MHz ?

    Okay so I am doing a budget build. These are what the main parts consists of, Intel G4560 ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800MHz RAM Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H My question is am I able to "underclock" the 2800MHz RAM down to 2400MHz as the motherboard I have listed only supports 2400, will the...
  14. G

    How to choose the right monitor for me?

    I am planning on buying the GTX 1080ti and I want a monitor that will really get the most out of it. I am of course going for a G-sync monitor, and preferably looking for an ultrawide that isn't above $900.
  15. M

    Is my cpu not compatible with my motherboard?

    So i just change my old cpu with a new one (Phenom II X4 965) to my motherboard ( ECS A880LM-M). The fps in my games dropped significantly. Any help?
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    Will my Gigabyte GA M68M S2P rev 1 Motherboard support a Geforce GTX 1050 2G Graphics Card?

    Will my Gigabyte GA M68M S2P rev 1 Motherboard support a Geforce GTX 1050 2G Graphics Card? adlucasFeb 5, 2015, 11:13 AM Trying to find a Video Card to games and video edition...Will my Motherboard support a Geforce GTX 1050 2G Graphics Card? Motherboard is a Gigabyte GA M68M S2P rev 1...
  17. S

    Should I buy a Dell XPS 8920 or build A PC

    I'm looking for a new computer. I've been considering one of the new Dell XPS tower. Or I've been thinking if I should build my own if it is cheaper and better. I've never built a pc before and I don't know much about it. I mostly want a computer for 3D modelling, animating, adobe stuff video...
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    ASUS STRIX 1080 ti OC frustrations

    I can't seem to OC the ASUS 1080 TI in SLI past +25 on the core clock. Anything above that crashes the cards. Any thoughts? Can anyone help or am I just stuck. I have seen many vids online of people with the same card being able to OC these cards to +100 on the core clock, so I guess I am a...
  19. PC-4LIFE

    0xc000021a on boot without fail

    So I was attempting to setup a dual boot with Linux and Windows. Windows was already installed. I installed Linux Ubuntu to a USB and booted from it and came to the installation menu. After looking at numerous tutorials and messing around with partitions still no luck. For hours I was...
  20. A

    Should i be able to achieve 144 fps

    Hey guys, Recently i upgraded to 144hz monitor and i been noticing i barely go over 70 fps in game (ultra-high) settings. I was sure 1070 gtx Gaming Z should be able to achieve that? My PC specs are i5 4690k oc'ed to 4.4 16 gb ddr3 1866 1070 gtx gaming z 8gb is my cpu being a bottlekneck...
  21. J

    Bios does not detect HDD

    My MSI B250-PRO VD motherboard does not detect my WD Blue 7200rpm 1TB 64 MB cach HDD evrything is out of the box i tired all ports with two SATA cabel.What should I try?
  22. Y

    will my motherboard support graphic card Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 2GB Windforce Graphic Card (GV-N1050WF2OC-2GD)

    my motherboard is h61m-ds2 will it support Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 2GB Windforce Graphic Card (GV-N1050WF2OC-2GD) or Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Graphic Card (GV-N105TD5-4GD)
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    3d Printing Material for ROG Strix motheboard

    Hello, as per the title, what material is suitable for mounting on a ROG Strix mobo (H270F)? Asus as some pretty strict criteria: 1) At least 100 degrees Celsius tolerance 2) prevent electric interference Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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    I want to make No Man's Sky run on max settings! What do I need to upgrade?

    Basically what it says on the tin. I thought with what I have at the moment I'd be able to run it on at least medium settings at 60fps, but I only just scrape 30fps at medium settings, I love the game's aesthetics so I want to run it on the highest settings. Here's what I've got in my PC...
  25. ahobodude

    Large heavy gaming mouse

    I have a rat 9 gaming mouse and love it, but after a few years its finally dying on me. so I'm trying to decide if I want to get another rat or get something different like the Logitech g502. any suggestions fort a large and heavy gaming mouse please. preferably a wired mouse, ive been having...
  26. B

    GTX 560 to ECS G41T-R3 V1.0?

    Hello guys im new to pc so i just want to ask if i can put GTX 560 to my MOBO ECS G41T-R3 V1.0
  27. R

    Changed Link Speed, Now Have No Internet

    I have a very good internet (1000 up & down) and a very good computer capable of handling this speed but randomly I will lose connection and come back and my internet speed will go from 1000 to 100. To try and fix this I changed the link speed from "Auto Negotiation" to "1.0 Gbps Full Duplex"...
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    BEST SSD to buy under 50$ - 100 2017

    I am looking for a SSD its my first time buying one and i am going to use it with my 4tb Seagate HDD Which is the best brand of SSD currently out there that i should buy?
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    M5a99FX pro r2.0 is overclocking Cpu Bus Speed and HT link speed

    Hi all, I have a problem that my motherboard is overclocking CP/NB frequency and HT link speed. I don't know why. I have default bios settings(yes on default it's also overclocking) only modified some ram timings etc. Normally my procesor should go up to 4.7 Ghz but it is overclocking itself to...
  30. VermilionNeko

    GTX 1080 Underperforming

    I have problem that is really confusing the hell out of me. I'm not sure if my card has a defect or if my motherboard is to blame, but for some reason I can't seem to get my MSI GTX 1080 running properly. I had the same problem when I first had it and then I did... something and it was fine...