Tips & Tricks

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  1. M

    intel i5 4440 vs amd fx 8350

    i m buying new PC for gaming and kindda confused between fx8350 and i5 4440 4th gen...!!! help please
  2. Z

    First Time Building Gaming PC

    First time i've built a gaming pc want to make sure everything will go together http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147175 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487128...
  3. R

    GTX 780 TI SLI vs 1 individual Titan X

    SERIA BUENO CAMBIAR UN SLI EVGA SC GTX 780 TI POR UNA GTX TITAN X YO ESTOY AYUDENME POR FAVOR GRACIAS DE ANTEMANO
  4. Ghost_1080p

    Any good 2015 free antivirus software ?

    Hello PC Experts i just finished my building my PC and i want to know are there any good antivirus protection program i should download ? Im mainly going to be using my PC for gaming and web browsing and i want to be safe. Im coming from the console platform and i don't know a lot about which...
  5. I

    4-way HD 7950 crossfire

    How will HD 7950 in 4-way crossfire do with 4K resolution and 1440p resolution? Would it also give the higher end single cards a run for their money?
  6. R

    380 CAD gaming build

    Hello my friend asked me if I could build him a gaming PC I've put together this build based on many reviews his budget is under 380 CAD . He already has a r9 270x from HIS http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/BlitzGames/saved/HwhZxr
  7. thekyle64

    best gpu upgrade without getting a new cpu

    right now i have a gtx 660 and i would like to get some more performance, so what is the best video card that wont be bottle necked by my cpu. i mostly use my computer for gaming at 1080p specs amd fx 4130 @ 4.4 ghz, gtx 660, 16 gb of ram, asrock 980DE3/U3S3 ocz z series 750 watt 1 tb hdd...
  8. AMDRazer

    Gaming PC Build List -- Around $850-$950 Give or Take

    Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better) Budget Range: 850-950 give or take This is the format that I am supposed to be using, so here goes. System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming at High/Ultra, light Video Rendering and Animating Are you buying a...
  9. S

    graphics card upgrade

    what low profile single slot card would be recommended to replace my onboard graphics supplied by my Intel Core i5 4570 @ 3.20GHz Haswell 22nm cpu running a hdmi connected 24 inch smart t.v. and a 19 inch lcd monitor with a vga connection
  10. E

    How to recognize a 'virus free file' ??

    As my question describes my problem,I want to state that How can I be sure about the file I m downloading is perfect for my windows(w.r.t virus) & will not cause any problems..I have read about it on internet but....I still have some questions,which are as followed: 1.)What is the ideal size...
  11. M

    Can you SLI MSI 560 TI with N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III

    I have a MSI Geforce 560 TI Hawk and want to buy a used N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III oc to SLI, will it work?
  12. C

    World of Tanks codes needed

    hi, A friend of mine got his pc with world of tanks codes because of his intel processor. If someone have world of tanks codes usable on eu server i can offer something through steam. contact me if you would like to trade or have no need for these codes, have a nice day.
  13. G

    'Fable Legends' Goes Free-To-Play

    The game will be the first title on Windows 10 to support cross-platform play with the Xbox One as well as support DirectX 12. 'Fable Legends' Goes Free-To-Play : Read more
  14. A

    Best ips monitor.

    So, im gonna replace my crappy hp monitor. Theres a hard choice im struggling to decide which one to buy. Dell s2415h or asus vx239h.i dont really care the glossy and matte. All i care is which one has the less ghosting and blur. Im mostly using the monitor for gaming and browsing the web. I...
  15. J

    Freeze and crash while changing resolution in games with new i7 5820K

    Hi, When i've started to change my entire computer hardware, many problem has come. First, i'm gonna start with the first config that i had: -P6t deluxe v2 -I7 920 2,7ghz -gtx660 OC -ssd 240 + Hdd 1to -8 ddr3 -Windows 7 64 bit So with that config, i was to play every games without lag and in...
  16. T

    Can't Play Any Video Related Content (iOS)

    I'm on iOS 8.1.2, and whenever I click ANY video related content on ANY website (I.e. Youtube, Facebook) it just says error playback error or just keep loading. Please help! ;(
  17. K

    Login not allowed

    Trying to login and it won't let me.
  18. S

    Good gaming computer, need suggestions

    Hello everyone About to buy a gaming pc for my brother. Its a christmas gift and want to make sure its good enough and is future proof and dont need upgrade in next 2-3 years atleast. Its mainly to play World of Warcraft and couple other games. build 1: CAS:NZXT Source 530 w/ USB 3.0, 10-port...
  19. H

    How to reassign the hotkeys of my keyboard

    Hi, i earlier i had a keyboard on which there were many hotkeys including the "change song" one. But sadly due to my fault it broke. Now, i have a new keyboard but it doesn't have the change song key but a lot of extra hotkeys like sleep, mute, play/stop,etc Is it possible to reassign one of...
  20. G

    Apple iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Review

    The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are bigger and better than ever, but are they a worthy upgrade for existing iPhone users? What if you previously passed over the iPhone because of its small screen, does it now merit a second look? Apple iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Review : Read more
  21. F

    Windows was unable to install your Ethernet Controller

    How does one force their computer to install the software they downloaded? It has no .exe I did this for mywireless and it installed but now that I got the ethernet drivers its saying the thing I downloaded isn't a driver.
  22. S

    3rd party hack to lower gaming graphics options

    So I have an NVIDIA GEFORCE G210 GPU and I bought AC4 the problem is that I am getting an unplayable framerate (sometimes dropping to 10 FPS) on lowest settings. I wan't to ask you is there some kind of application or hack that will allow me to decrease the texture quality, or draw distance or...
  23. S

    Internet Connectivity Problems - Router Mostly Seems Fine

    Hello there. I apologise in advance for my lack of advanced knowledge, but I've been experiencing several problems with my internet connection recently. The issue is that my connection randomly cuts out for no apparent reason. It doesn't usually happen often (once an evening or so is typical...
  24. W

    Help Building PC

    I need a computer have an ethernet connect of at least 32mbps I will play a few games... I don't mind high or medium graphics with a stable 60fps nothing below that is fine I will render a few videos but nothing to major, like 720p and stream at 720p to twitch with 2650 kbps according to xsplit...
  25. deitylink4567

    DayZ Standalone Drops frames Bad on R9 270 and A10-5800k

    Well, I'm playing DayZ lately, but the game lags really bad and I don't have a clue why! I get about 25FPS when moving around, atleast 30fps when doing nothing, and 12fps when I go into towns like Cherno. It's not overclocked, but when I did overclock it (From 945MHz to 1025MHz) it didn't make...
  26. D

    Mechanical Keyboard suggestions

    I am looking for a gaming keyboard. I was hoping for mechanical but the noise level is unacceptable. I live in a small apt. with my GF, and my PC is right next to the TV in the living room. I'm not a good typist and am pretty aggressive, so "not bottoming out" is not an option. Is there quiet...
  27. D

    How do i reduce my CPU fan speed?

    So my last intel stock fan didn't do the job and I had to replace a entire new MB for it. Now i learned my lesson and got a cooler master evo 212 with a second cooler master fan. (so 2 fans on the radiator) The only problem is now that it's way too loud. If i put my hand on the ehaxust at the...
  28. L

    Building my new computer

    Hey all, so I am planning on building a desktop soon and I got all my parts together but I just wanted to double check if I got anything wrong or anything that's not compatible. Anyways I hope you all can help me out, thank you :) CPU: intel core i5 4570 3.2ghz GPU: nvidia gtx 750 ti superclock...
  29. itixmix

    Whats the best way to stress test AMD cpus

    (NOTE it specifically says AMD) I want to stress test my AMD FX 8350 I hear prime95 isnt ideal for amd cpus is it true, or when was it true? Whats other programs can I use that will quickly tell me if my OC is unstable without frying my cpu?
  30. L

    OCing my 2500k

    So, I know I'm late to the game here, but I finally OC'd my 2500k. I can get to 4.8ghz no problem, but the temps go way up. What voltage do you think is the "lowest" i could go and still hit these temps? Never done this before, but figured I should take advantage of my Corsair H60. Thanks...
  31. Demorthus

    Upgrading monitor, which rez & Will I need an extra GPU?

    Hello, I'll start this off by saying that I'm currently using a Dell IPS 24" monitor & I'm thinking about upgrading to a 1440p one such as this Asus one (http://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-27-Inch-LED-lit-Professional-Graphics/dp/B009C3M7H0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395716437&sr=8-2&keywords=4k+monitor)...
  32. K

    Motherboard & GPU Compatability? SLI/Crossfire

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3e8AZ I was wondering if this "MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard" was compatible with "MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card." The mobo says it has Crossfire Support, but no SLI support and the gpu says the opposite. Will this system work at all? Also I am looking for...
  33. A

    Upgrading my Thinkpad X220 to i7-2760qm

    Hi I want to upgrade my x220 from i5-2520m to i7-2760qm and my Chipset is Intel QM67, I have checked cpu-world, there it says that 2520m { Package: 988-pin micro-FCPGA10 (rPGA988B) Socket: Socket G2 / rPGA988B } 2760qm { Package: 988-pin micro-PGA (rPGA988B) Socket: Socket G2 / rPGA988B }...
  34. J

    Gpu Help please

    I have £200-250 to spend on a GPU upgrade ( For Gaming) Atm I run one Asus 7770 2gb Gddr5, 1920x1080 and I need some advice. The cards I have considered are: 7770 2gb (Crossfire) R9 280x 3gb Gtx 760 4gb Any other cards you can recommend please comment but also I need to know which would be the...
  35. A

    is this good enough for gaming

    Hi, I bought a laptop a year ago for 700$ and was screwed by the salesman convincing me that the graphic card on it was good enough for me to game (intel HD graphics 3000), now im stuck with a laptop that can run some of the games i like to play (Skyrim + 30 some mods on low or medium, hereos...
  36. S

    how good its it for games and how can i best upgrade it for £80

    Intel Core i5 750 CPU @ 2.67 GHz 6GB DDR3 RAM (PC3 10600) 250GB Western Digital SATA II Hard Drive nVidia GeForce GT220 1GB (PCI-Express 16x) DVD-RW Drive (SATA) Onboard Sound Card and how much would say its worth
  37. S

    low psu, can it run high-wattage graphics card?

    Hey guys i'm asking if i had a low psu wattage ( mine is 450) can it handle gtx 280? Also, im using it for only work and the sims 3 Thank you
  38. T

    Will it bottleneck ?

    Will a Radeon 6770 bottleneck a fx 6300 ?
  39. ihsaan96

    Need Help Building A Budget PC

    Hi guys , was wondering if anyone could help me ? I know someone that wants to build a system but the budget is about £115. Was wondering what's the most decent PC you could build with it ? Thanks
  40. J

    Building my first PC.. Am I on the right track?

    Looking to build my first PC.. Budget of £700 - Would like to run Star Citizen and BF4. Literally all it will be use for is watching films and playing a few games every now and then. If you spot anything that I can improve or isn't compatible please let me know... Don't want to blow myself or...