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    GTX 980 overkill on 1080p display?

    My concern is the GTX980 may be overkill? i7 4790k, Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mobo, Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD, 8 GB RAM, EVGA GTX980, Samsung C350 1080p Monitor. Do you guys think any bottlenecking will occur? Also I've read the GTX 980 can cause screen tearing on 1080p displays. Is this something I...
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    Extremely lagging wireless keyboard and mouse

    I just built a new PC rig (Windows 8.1 KMS activated, MOBO: Asrock B85M HDS Intel LGA 1150), and I think I may have some problem with the usb connections. I am using a wireless keyboard+mouse Logitech mk520r, and it is experiencing a severe lags/latency (i don't know the correct term) problem...
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    New FreeSync Adaptive-Sync Monitor Releases

    I've read that a lot of the new monitors are supposed to be released in March but I haven't seen any recent news on release dates. Is anybody aware of when these new monitors might be coming out (i.e. Asus MG279Q, LG 34UM67, BenQ XL2730Z)? I've been holding out on a monitor and the money is...
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    Generally, what brand of motherboard is easier to overclock for beginners

    Asrock/Asus/Gigabyte/MSI. Im a beginner in building PCs and i'd like to overclock but still dont know how to. my decision for buying my MOBO would probably be determined with the following preferences: 1. easy to overclock for beginners. 2. budget friendly 3. looks (following a blue black...
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    product key for window 7 ultimate 32 bit

    i want to find my product key for window 7 ultimate 32 bit plzz help me to activate my window
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    Excel, how to select columns which do not have a particular word in

    So on Excel I have 2 columns I need to sort, one with about 1000 names and one with the same amount of numbers, I have sorted the numbers easily enough using =IF(B:B>0.1,TRUE,FALSE) function but want to sort the names columns, I want to sort it so that if the names do not include a particular...
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    what does error code "0146" hard drive 1 mean

    Computer reboots when working loads and sometimes fail to boot into operating system. Upon completion of diagnostics, gave error code 0146 replace drive msg
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    New build, is it any good ?

    getting a new pc, and I am wonderings if this build is good or bad, my simple question. Case - Fractal Design Define R5 Black SSD - Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD RAM - Kingston DDR3 HyperX Beast 16GB Graphics Card - XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 Motherboard - MSI Z97 GAMING 5, Socket-1150 Intel Core...
  9. LunyAlex

    Can (subtle) graphical artifacts be caused by something Other than the GPU?

    Good day! I recently built a new rig. Goes something like this: i7 4790k Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X OC HyperX 2x4GB 1600mhz CL9 RAM Super Flower 650W PSU Gigabyte Z97-D3H Mobo During my initial in-game testing I stumbled upon two graphical errors: Crysis 3 - Flickering Shadow on rock texture...
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    Need help with purchasing, just to fit DotA 2 graphics.

    Windows edition: Windows 7 Ultimate Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00GHz RAM: 2.50GB System type: 32-bit Operating System Display adapters: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Nowadays I usually met a problem which is BSOD when I'm playing DotA2 or watching youtube videos...
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    cant open bios

    so after alot of attemps i can not open my bios i tried all the F# keys and none work all it does is bring me to other meuns and not the bios please help
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    Paperclip test definitive? PSU

    I think my Antec 650 watt PSU power supply started to go on Thursday night. Friday morning when I tried to turn on computer I was not able to get any video output. GTX 660 wasn't working. I then took it apart last night to make sure all of the wires were together to see if I had accidentally...
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    Replacing gtx 650 with 970

    I have a few questions about whether this gpu will work. The motherboard I have is a Asus z87-A. Right now I have a MSI gtx 650, and I want to get a EVGA gtx 970 (the FTW version). The 650 has PCI Express 3.0, and the 970 requires PCI Express 3.0 x16, would this work? Also, the 650 requires one...
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    Gaming PC Build - Review & Motherboard/Processor compatibility change

    I finally made my mind around what PC Build I want, and I'd like some input on it since I'm thinking to change the Motherboard and Processor. Processor AMD FX Series FX-6300 3.5Ghz 6X Motherboard Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 Memory Kingston HyperX Fury Red DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 8GB CL10 Power supply...
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    Is my psu for for the gtx 970?

    Hi, I have an xfx pro 550w core edition - looks like it's classed as a tier 2 PSU from the list on here. I'm about to install the MSI gtx 970 and I'm wondering if 550w will be enough with my i5 3570k. I want to overclock both (i5 is cooled by h100i) but not too aggressively since I'm new to...
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    Will this pc run bf4 on ultra full hd atleast 100fps,and other new games and does it have any weak parts ?

    CPU - 243,90 € http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/31679/dsxrs/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-3-5-GHz-LGA1150-suoritin-boxed Graphics Card - 619,90 http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/49758/fbdgh/MSI-GeForce-GTX-980-Twin-Frozr-V-Gaming-4096-Mt-naytonohjain Motherboard - 129.00...
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    Will Overclock be reset by installing new cooler?

    Hi I'm buying a new cooler however the one thing i came across in terms of issues that can be faced when installing a new cooler on a CPU that is overclocked, is bios resetting if the motherboard "battery" is unplugged, therefore undoing the overclock. I have no idea what this is but apparently...
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    Would this PSU fit in my case

    Currently have a ROG CG8480 http://www.asus.com/uk/Desktops/ROG_CG8480/ I want to upgrade my Psu from the Delta junk that I have at the moment to this PSU http://www.ebuyer.com/630112-evga-supernova-750w-fully-modular-80-gold-power-supply-220-g2-0750-xr Would it fit into my case? Thanks...
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    new i7 4790k, are these temps ok?

    Hello all. I just bought a new i7 4790K and upon running some benchmarks I have seen temperatures get up to around 80 degrees Celsius at 4.4 gigahertz and 1.17 volts. I ran an hour p95 (28.5) test and my hottest core got to 81c. Running aida64 fpu only for an hour got them up to 89c, And idle...
  20. ituhata

    Upgrade for GTX 560 ti best TDP option

    Hi, I had a few questions concerning the best solution for my next upgrade. One of the things I hate the most about my GTX 560 Ti is how hot my card runs and how loud the fan is. Playing something as mundane as WoW makes it run in the 80's with the fan sounding like a small fighter jet prepping...
  21. nebalsad

    core i7 4790k with asus maximus vii ranger best overclock

    Hii My name is nebal i am from syria and my work videos edting (3ds max.Maya..Photoshop..zpruch..and high games like(metro assassin's creed the evil within.. .coul of duty 4...etc) I am moved form core I7 3770 with non k ..msi z68gd 45 I am update the bios and obs it's die for ever .... I am...
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    Windows 8 to Windows 7 downgrade on HP Pavilion 15

    So basically I've never used this site, so I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section or anything. I've bought a Windows 8 HP Pavilion 15-p047na under the assumption that it wouldn't be a problem to downgrade to Windows 7. But after reading a few articles, I'm now quite worried that this won't be...
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    Can't activate Crossfire, tried everything

    Hello! I just registered even though I read this web since years. First of all sorry for any mistakes with my english. The problem I'm having is that I have 2 GPU, 2x Sapphire R9 270X Dual-X 2GB GDDR5 aiming for a crossfire, but I can't get it work. My PSU it's Corsair CX750 750W Builder...
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    I want to buy a good gaming headphone ..my budget is 1500-2000 rupees (INR)

    Suggest me a good gaming headphone ...my budget is 1500-2000 rupees (INR)
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    lenovo z560 screen brightness not changing

    how to decrease brightness
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    VGA LED solid red and no power to GPU/no display

    After purchasing a new GPU (XFX Radeon R9 270x) When seated correctly in the motherboard the VGA LED is a solid red, there also appears to be no power going to the card as the fans aren't powering up... Motherboard is an ASUS M5a97
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    Best Gaming PC Under 500$

    I want to build a gaming PC ,not much of a gamer but I just want to play FIFA 15 ,maybe battlefield or call of duty.but mainly FIFA 15 ,could any one help me out? Thanks here are the requirements for FIFA 15 of this helps Recommended Specifications: OS: Windows V/7/8/8.1 -64-bit CPU: Intel...
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    Is a GeForce GTX 760 Compatible with My PC?

    Sorry if I appear to be a bit clueless as far as PC's go as I don't know how to build them. First off, here's my computers specs: OS: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit System Manufacturer: Alienware System Model: Aurora-R4 (From what I read, this could be the motherboard?) BIOS Version/Date...
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    Completely random restarts?

    So I just finished building my computer, and now after a little bit of use my computer starts to random;y restart itself. I disabled the feature to turn back on after a blue screen, but it still restarts and doesn't give me any info on a bnlue screen... In the event viewer I get a message that...