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Hi there, UPDATE: I guess I didn't make it clear originally that I am ready to do a FRESH install today but need some advice to be sure I do it correctly. I've had nothing but problems with this motherboard. Recently I did a clean install of Windows 7 Professional 64bit, but still running into...

Back in 2008 I built this computer using the Antec 900 case. It was nice at the time but I slowly realized it was -very- limited in both cable management and size. The Sapphire 4670 I originally bought with it left a lot of room for activities, but when I upgraded to a Dark Knight 4870 I found...

This the what I have been thinking so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FhsBYJ PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @...

Hi all, I am having a strange problem with my pc; the system boots up normally when I switch off and on the PSU, and then when I shutdown Windows 7, I can boot within 2, 3, 4 hours without any issues. The problem ONLY occurs on the next day, when I try boot the system while the PSU switch is...

Hello gurus of Tom's Hardware, I'm Wolfkid. I recently became interested in building my own PC for a number of reasons and in my research I came across this site and decided to join and ask this community for assistance. My budget is open-ended as I will purchase the parts periodically but I...

I've been reading a lot of these forums and watching a few reviews recently and have noticed that a lot of people are overclocking these days. In gaming I have never really seen the need to overclock, and My computers have always performed well under the stresses of 3d rendering. What real...

I wanted to clone the existing hard drive to an SSD but when connecting the SSD with a Kingston external hard drive enclosure the laptop does not see the external drive at all. Even when I swap the drives the laptop does not see the external device. Oddly it does see my USB thumb drive and...

Hey, This is is my first ever gaming PC build but I have a tight budget of $800-$900 Australian dollars. Is there any chance someone would be able to write up a build in that price range that would be able to ran most games at ultra or even Very High. Thanks Josh

I have a corrupted SD Card and I am looking for any software that is able to salvage the contents. As I understand it, the card was removed from a PC (Linux OS) during the formatting stage. The card was accidentally formatted instead of an external hard drive. The card, at this point, cannot...

Hello :) 2 PART QUESTION 1. I have a Geforce 220, but I did my research & the minimum Watts would be 300w (for the power supply) in order for it to be compatible/not fry/ what say you. Is this true ? Or do I have to buy a higher Wattage PSU? 2. Is my HP Compaq dc5800 SFF capable of...

Hey guys , I need your recommendations for a budget high quality psu for CPU:FX-8320 GPU:MSI R9 280X GAMING 6G I have no intentions to crossfire or SLI in the future , but I may upgrade my card to a high-end one .

What is the range of safe temperature for most GPUs? I'm using a Sapphire Radeon HD7770 GHz Ed by the way and im getting temperature readings of 70 when playing watch dogs on medium settings is this temp safe? thanks in advance!

Hello, I'm considering to upgrade my rig in December. The upgrades will be: Intel 5820k or 5930k Asus x99-A no brand ram ddr4 Questions: 1. Do I need new PSU? Details: psu: Corsair CS750M Gold, GPU: Gigabyte GTX760 windforce, HDD 1TB, SSD boot. 2. If I dont need a new PSU, how much can I OC...

Hi guys, I would like to run 6 monitors on my desktop for multitasking purposes (and maybe gaming) but I'm not sure of the best way forward. I read up advice on using crossfire or usb adapters but I would like your personal opinion based on my rig. GPU : EVGA GTX 780 ftw PSU : 1000W EVGA PSU...

I have a Dell Optoplex 755 Desktop series computer and I'd like to know if it can sit vertical instead of horizontal? I've googled but didn't get much help. I'd hate to ruin something inside if it can't sit that way. Thanks!

Bf4 started freezing after about 5 min of gameplay, for about the last 2 1/2 weeks. When the game freezes the PC must be force restarted and that is the only game I play at the time. I have never had any problems before. need help. I am running: AMD phenom II x6 1090T 3.2 GHz, 8.00 GB memory...

I have used a scandisk SDHC memory card with my Nikon D5100 for about a year. It was having photos for 3.7GB. Today when I connect it to my PC through a card reader (as I always do), it showed me the photos in it. I have selected few photo & copy them to my PC. When I try to paste them I got an...

Hello, I could use some imput from some knowledgable computer people. Just to preface, I'm brand new to working with the insides of computers. My laptop died and I want to upgrade from my Xbox to a gaming pc. I want to learn how to build one. I live in the us and would just be ordering my parts...

So, my computer hadn't been working for a few months because of various flaws. Quick conclusion: New CPU (fx8350), new mobo (gigabyte UP3) and a new PSU (CX600M). All is working fine except when I try to go through a match of League of legends to test if everything is in fact good, a sudden...

My pc build on partpicker says "Some Intel H81 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Haswell Refresh CPUs." How will this effect my pc build? Build specs http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/xJxLdC

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Okay, so I want to know what I should do with a build I am putting together I was going to put a cpu in the build, but then I realized that it did not have integrated graphics and I wanted it to have them because I would not be able to purchase a graphics card until a bit down the line because...

I've got a very strange problem due to a video card upgrade. I upgraded from a nvidia 460gtx to a amd r9 270oc and my computer is acting like it has had a stroke! Extremely slow performance in desktop and web browsing. Strange stuttering effect that happens consistently, renders bf4 unplayable...

i already have a 1tb hdd in my pc with everything on it... ill be upgrading with a 120gb ssd for my boot drive and a few games installed on it. if i install a few games onto my new ssd, will i need to download any gpu drivers onto the ssd as well? or any other notable drivers?... Thanks in advance

I've been looking at the Seiki,TCL,but getting a lot of mixed reviews... Anyone have experience with these? I'll only be using for Movies and streaming. Does anyone recommend another brand?

Hey there! I'm currently saving to build a new gaming rig to replace my barely coping Pentium D 820 system. I have chosen some parts after much consideration on PC Part Picker over a period of a week. I have settled with an i3-4330, MSI Z87-G41 so i can upgrade to and i7-4770k and overclock...

here is my current rig AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x 4gig) RM750 — 750 Watt 80 PLUS gold 2 samsung 120g ssds 1 seagate barracuda 1tb mechanical Wondering what card i should get SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X R9...

Hey I have only been recently getting BSOD when playing games, I don't know if this is hardware related or drivers etc. I doubt it is hardware as it is a fairly new system and these have only started. I had the 14.6 beta CCC installed but I then reverted back to the more stable 14.4 but this...

Greetings to you all. I want to upgrade from an HDD to an SSD so I've been looking online at prices and suchlike. I would need a 120-128 GB SSD and I found two that look interesting. There's this one from PNY...

Hi there.I am in doubs that my pc is runing as it should.I am saying this because most of the games have random place where its starts to lag.I have the latest drivers,clean install and all that.My specs are: Amd FX 8350 4.0 ghz Xfx Radeon hd 7950 3 gb 16 gb ram 1600 mhz( i am not an expert,but...

Hey everyone, My dad is needing to build a workstation computer. I have experience with computers and building them but I come from a gaming background, so I'm needing some help with the whole workstation angle. Here are some requirements and usages of the potential workstation in order to help...

Hello forum, I want to buy that PSU for my system: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001964 - It's the 530wThermaltake Smart SE Modula 80+ PSU. My system: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kwchK8 Price breakdown by merchant...

Hello. Today I installed a Tul Powercolor HD7850 into my PC after my GeForce GT440 left me. With that broken geforce i get the usual powerup-beep, with the hd7850 i dont. Everything is plugged in correctly, i think, but i can provide photos if you like. System specs: - psu: 500w apx switching...

anyone knows this problem? Heres my build.. Asus M4A88T-M LE AMD Phenom II X4 B55 3.30 GHz Kingston 2X DDR3 4GB (total 8GB) inno3d NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 1024MB GDDR5. Green Edition HDD 465GB Corsair CX500w

Hi, I have a program installed on my old computer, updated with the OS to Win8.1. I have a new computer I'd like to start using, for this very program, but I do not have an install disc for it any longer (been many years; still is fine on Win8.1). If I could, I'd like to migrate the program...

I have been reading a lot of solved questions regarding this and most people are looking for cards at least 60 fps on their triple monitor setups. I have triple 144hz monitors and want to get make the most of them. The most graphically intense game I play at the moment is BF4. I currently have 2...

Hello! I really need help, because i already tried everything.My internet was working fine but one day i turned on my pc and there was a yellow triangle in right corner bottom.Then i reinstalled lan driver and it worked.But this problem repeats and even reinstalling lan driver doesnt help any...

Gents: Running U_12.04 and FFox 29. I run NOSCRIPT and like, it, but hate the NOSCRIPT taskbar for stealing screenspace. How do I remove the taskbar while leaving the program ( and an icon some-where) in-tact?

I want to buy a new pc case but i dont know how to tell if they have a socket 775 to fit my motherboard. I have looked on amazon but they dont say what motherboards they support. How do I tell ?

Hey guys. Sorry if this is in the wrong catagory but I'm have issues with my computer were the computer will beep the restart beep restat beep and so on. The fix to this (for me) is to switch off power from the wall. But when I turn power back on the computer boots and makes a continues beep...