Tips & Tricks

Forum discussion tagged with Tips & Tricks.
  1. AngelicKay

    Question Windows 11 network connection problem with games only ?

    Hello, so I'm only having network connection issues when I load up games. I have a brand new PC with a new CAT8 ethernet cable. For certain games I can run for 5+ minutes and then it will disconnect me on all my games and says: " network error: check internet connection " I've done...
  2. C

    Question Screen stutter issue with Google Chrome and other browsers !

    hello , yes i know this question was asked and got solution except .. it didnt work for me , i try 3 of these steps : " Try running dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth in cmd and sfc /scannow in cmd aswell, also try running chkdsk. " but it didnt work so if there is a way please do tell...
  3. Dubkiss

    [SOLVED] How to start in Blender

    Hello After playing few hours in Assetto Corsa i decided to make some car in Blender on youtube i saw tons of videos but every video had more than 1 hours some Quick tips how to learn it or some videos that have less than 1 hour ?
  4. JustMoki

    [SOLVED] How difficult/easy is replacing a power supply?

    I need to upgrade my PSU so I can use my GTX 760, but me and my mom are unsure about the risks of damaging something. I've heard and read elsewhere that it's easy and painless, though I'd like to gather more opinions (and maybe even tips) to truly make sure that it is. Thanks! (Also, not...
  5. wandering.apparition

    [SOLVED] My very first build

    I worked my ass off and my build is already near to completion. I intended this for 2k @ 120hz gaming. Any tips/suggestions or incompatibility issues? Case: Meshify C PSU: Seasonic Focus GX 750W Gold MOBO: MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 GPU: Sapphire Pulse RX 5700 XT RAM...
  6. Mr.Sniff

    Question Do you have any tips for this build?

    I'm building my first PC and have found promise in both of these motherboards which one should I get?- answered Appreciate any tips on the build scheme I'm planning. New New Omega Spice Scheme: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PPVhQZ Type Item Price CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core...
  7. B

    Question Suggestions to make my pc vr ready?

    Currently I have an AMD FX 6300 and a GTX 960 graphics card. I also have a SSHD with 1TB and 24 GB of ram. I don't want to spend too much more on my pc, or I want to sell my parts as well. I don't know how to sell parts that well. Could somebody guide me as to how I would upgrade my pc in the...
  8. T

    [SOLVED] Is this build compatible and good?

    Hello for any tech-geniuses out there, is this compatible? Also, how good is this build? Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Corsair - H100i v2 70.69 CFM Liquid Asus - ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory Samsung -...
  9. E

    5 beeps afer OC my ryzen 1600, but pc works fine

    Hello, at the beginning i want to apologize for my twisted language, im not native. My computer after overclocking works just fine except one small problem, sometimes pc at the boot gives 5 short beeps. In beeps codes it means CPU error, i OC my ryzen just slightly, to 3,7 GHz and 1.29V? MOBO...
  10. shakyshane

    Does my computers power supply have enough wattage?

    I built my gaming pc 3 weeks ago. Here are the specs 1. Asrock AB350M Micro motherboard 2. AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU 3.1 stick of G.SKILL ripjaw 8GB ddr4 RAM with one more stick on the way to make 16GB 4.EVGA GTX 780 SC Video card 5. 4x case fans 6. Team Group 240GB SSD 7.Kingston 240GB SSD 8...
  11. B

    ASUS ROG strix z390-h motherboard VGA failure

    I've been putting together my first pc build and decided to go for the 9th generation CPUs from Intel and therefore needed a z390 motherboard. However, I have not once gotten the VGA error to go away after many different attempts Heres is the specs CPU Intel I7-9700k I thought the current...
  12. M

    No Secure Boot and CSM options in asus uefi bios

    Hi everyone! Motherboard: asus P8P67 PRO (REV 3.1). In the asus uefi bios I don’t have the secure boot, csm and fast boot options. It must be in “boot” menu, but I have nothing there. I have the last version of bios (Version 3602 2012/11/22). Please, tell me, how can I “unhide” this options...
  13. R

    Does an Intel-8700 come with a stock cooler?

    I am building a pc and i needed to cut down my budget so i need to do some research before buying the parts.
  14. D

    [SOLVED] can not play game

    i have played lot of game in my pc. But oneday i setup windows 8.1. And thats the day i can not play any kind of game. Now I setup windows 7 but same case happning..............
  15. T

    Higher than normal CPU Usage?

    I recently built a new PC. 1080ti FE I7 8700K Asus z-370 H gaming MOBO 32gb ddr4 2133 1tb 960 evo M.2 When windows was installed and ready to go i installed chrome, steam, core temp, Rainbow six siege and Final fantasy XV. I booted up siege while having core temp and the control panel up...
  16. ahmediqbal1

    Best Motherboard for 750TI and 1050TI

    Hey,I wanted to know which motherboard will be best for GTX 750ti and GTX 1050ti for $150 Price range
  17. C

    I cant remember my password

    My hp Elitebook 840 os denying my access as i cant remember my password
  18. Steven Mal

    Playstation 4/Xbox One versus dedicated Blu Ray Player

    I would like to get a Blu Ray player eventually and I'm wondering how the PS4 and Xbox One compare as a Blu Ray player to a similarly priced dedicated Blu Ray Player. I understand that you're paying for more than just a Blu Ray player when you get a PS4 or Xbox One but how do the game consoles...
  19. G

    Does my pc support gtx 1050?

    Intel core I3 3210 3.20 Gz 8 GB ram Gigabyte H61m-DS2 (5 rev)
  20. G

    Best CPU, mobo, ram, case for £700/800

    I have a budget of £700-£800 and I'm in need of a case, cooler, CPU, mobo and ram upgrade, with aesthetic in mind what's the best parts I can get, I do video rendering and livestreaming, I'm a bit of a sucker for red as it matches my entire setup theme. Thanks in advance
  21. G

    [SOLVED] Toshiba Thunderbolt3 Mac

    can I use the toshiba Thunderbolt 3 dock on a Mac?
  22. H

    Replacing soldered CPU, and is it compatible?

    I have a Acer es1-523-20HU, with the E1-7010. It is soldered onto the motherboard. I'd like to replace the E1-7010 with an A8-7410. They both use the same socket. The A8-7410 uses 15 watts compared to the E1-7010's 10 watt. My laptop's brother has the A8-7410. So I'd also like to know if the...
  23. S

    games stuttering, gpu hitting voltage limit and no load limit

    Hello need some help. I've had a evga gtx 1060 sc for a while now but recently i'm experiencing stuttering and lag in games that I've never had before. I've been looking at temp which are good but in afterburner the "voltage & no load limits spike to 1 max when gaming. I have my card overclocked...
  24. B

    Will a change in hardware configuration affect settings?

    DISCLAIMER - This is possibly as stupid question but I am slightly unsure on the answer Hi, if you've come across any of my threads before, you will now doubt have heard about my many troubles with my 2nd hand GTX 960. If you have not I should explain that the vram is failing. Anyway, because...
  25. M

    what is the best way to get consistent frametime?

    I have vsync on and fps cap (60fps) on RTSS, frame time is most of the time coonstant (16.6ms) but sometimes I have some spikes to 20ms or even 30ms, Im talking about all games. I have a I5 7500: MSI GTX 1060 6GB: 8 RAM 2400 MHz How can I get a 100% constant frametime??
  26. A

    Pc lags and stutters after long uptime

    So i have a decent pc (amd fx 8350, 16g of ram, gtx980ti, Asus sabertooth MB). But lately 1/2 year or so my pc starts lagging horribly after being up for 2 hours or more. I mean unmanegably slow; The mouse randomly gets stuck (stutter but not freezing), videos are running intermittently slow...
  27. K

    Someone trying to control my Computer

    https://imgur.com/etgwtDX This event viewer keep popping up. I think someone trying to get into my pc How do I fix this? EDIT: I've disabled remote assistance (it was on somehow). Is this the cause? EDIT2: SOLVED. I did a system restore and it was k
  28. A

    I've recently gotten into pc gaming and purchased a pc off a friend,I was wondering what to parts to upgrade.

    My pc is not the best,nor the worst, Graphics Card; AMD Radeon r5 Processor; AMD A-67400k Ram; 16 gb I was wondering of anyone had any suggestions for what to upgrade to. PS: I want to play Rainbow 6: Siege,LOL,CS:GO,PUBG,H1Z1.
  29. D

    Can my asus p5kc support asus radeon strix rx 580?

    I know my motherboard is very very old. My uncle will soon ship me his Asus Radeon ROG Strix RX580 8GB OC gpu, which will replace my MSI GTX560 Ti, so I'm wondering how much of that gpu will I be able to use (I know it wont run 100%). My motherboard has PCIe x16 2.0 ver., and gpu is 3.0. Will...
  30. M

    How to disable on board GPU?

    Hi guys, Please help me to disable on board video. Motherboard: AsrockFM2A88x+Killer; Processor : AMD A10-8760k; GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon™ R9 380 NITRO, 4GB GDDR5, 256-bit, Back Plate; RAM: A-Data 2x8 GB 2133Mhz; In BIOS, is disable (but on the screen appear 14 GB + 2 GB share memory), in Windows7...
  31. D

    mobile pc display

    when i press printscreen there's a tiny copy of my screen on the upper right . How do i remove it? http://imgur.com/a/4NdYb
  32. MCID47

    3-Phase VRM for Core 2 Quad

    Hi there, i would like to ask. i have a plan to resurrecting my old 775 motherboards for home cinemas and/or livingroom pc, currently have a specification : Core 2 Duo E7500 Jetway MI5-G41SGM 4GB DDR3 1333(downclocked to 1066 due to motherboard suppport) Power Color R7 240 1G DDR5 FSP Hexa+...
  33. C

    Lenovo making alien ship noise

    My Lenovo is making an alien ship noise
  34. O

    LOOK AT MY GAMING Pc

    Is this a good gaming PC/ editing PC https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ and this is going to be my first built so is there any guides I can follow how good can this preform? And if I want to overclock it .
  35. N

    Keep mobo or get a new one?

    I currently have an MSI B150 PC MATE with an i5 6500. I am curious about upgrading my CPU in the near future. I currently have... - 2x8g g.skills ripjaw 2133mhz DDR4 RAM -Zotac GTX1060. -One TB HDD and one SSD Samsung 250g 750 evo -500w EVGA PSU Would I be ok just purchasing a new CPU and...
  36. B

    New GPU and computer wont start

    So i got a new Geforce gtx 1080 with water cooling gpu and it wont start installed but uninstalled it works fine. i have windows 7, 16gigs of ram, 650psu, and my motherboard is a msi 880gma-e45. Not really sure what to do about it.
  37. S

    Bottleneck with i5 6600k and a gigabyte gtx 1060 with 8 gb ram ?

    I dont understand when i play on gta v or just cause 3 i got in a fluctuate fps around 50-90 fps. I dont understand why.I dont want buy new pparts dor my computer so i wrote my problem here. and the resolution is 1680x1050.I always play on high graphic but on high i got 50-60 fps sometimes 80.
  38. J

    MSI Jacket Value

    I have an MSI gaming jacket that I won in a giveaway... Not my size, so how much are these things worth?
  39. MrSteveZ

    alienware aurora r3 motherboard i7 2600 is setfsb possible

    i have alienware aurora r3 motherboard in my build and it has a i7 2600 non k im trying to overclock with setfsb but cant find the ics or anything and i dont want to risk it without knowing my ics what should i do? i would like to at least get to 4 ghz. - specs - i7 2600,Alienware 046MHW...
  40. S

    Need Help upgrading some PC parts

    I built my PC around 5 years ago and want to upgrade some of the parts. My main goal is to play games smoother than I am able to right now. I mostly play games like H1Z1/Battlefield, which requires a good CPU but I am also looking to upgrade my graphics card. Recommended Requirements for H1...