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    What would be the best CPU for my computer? Want to spend about 300-400 USD

    I plan on getting a new motherboard, RAM and CPU. so whatever fits the Graphics card and CPU Cooler best i will be getting. Thank you Specs as of right now: CPU: AMD 8350 OC'ed to 4.5 CPU Cooler: Corsair H115 Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Hybrid
  2. Dave_2

    Best way to use my money?

    Power Supply: U12-42467 (Model #) CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 3.30 GHz Motherboard: GA-Z97-HD3 RAM: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 I want to upgrade my computer because right now I think my CPU is bottle necking my computer, but unfortunately I also need to upgrade my RAM as one of the sticks has is no good...
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    Intel P4 CPU 3.0 upgrade problem

    So when i want to replace my old CPU (intel celeron 2.68) with a new one (intel pentium 4 3.0) it shows on start up while testing memory that has recognized cpu, but when windows start up it won't let me do anything on my PC, i reset bios with pull out and back CMOS battery and I can't even...
  4. D

    Windows 10 update files

    Hello!I have windows 7 and right now I'm trying to install windows 10.I want to delete everything but I want to keep some files I choose.What should I choose between these options so I can select afterwards what to keep? https://imgur.com/YHcA3Ku
  5. T

    NVMe M.2 On M.2 Key M (Sata mode only) Motheboard

    So , I have an MSI B150 Gaming M3 motherboard. MSI says that my mobo supports m.2 key M type in sata mode (6gb/s) , can i install an NVMe PCI Express 3.0 x4 M.2 drive in that slot even though it will be limited at 6gb/s ? The main reason for asking this ,is that i am planning on the near...
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    Computer Freeze At Gaming

    Hi! I have an issue with my pc few weeks ago. I played Grand Theft Auto Online, after we finished a heist and a cut scene came my PC got frost. Stucked sound, I could not restart with the restart button only with the power button (hold for 2 sec). After the pc started without problem, but when...
  7. T

    Acer Aspire 5742 won't turn on

    When I switch my laptop on it gets to the ''Acer'' screen'and then turns itself off, then restarts and gets to the same page and turns itself off again. It does this repeatedly. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could solve this? Many Thanks in advance, Tony
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    [SOLVED] How to TEST DDR4 Ram cheap

    I have acquired 1x lodimm ddr4 2400 16gb ram module. I was wondering if there is a cheap way to test it or do i just need to buy a ddr4 board and plop it in and IF SO will any ddr4 mainboard work?
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    Putting my Ryzen 5 build together in a few days and need some tips.

    Hey there guys I putting a new desktop together in a few days and my parts are arriving on Thursday, so here is the build. CPU: Ryzen 1600x GPU: GTX 1080 MINI by Zotac PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400 MOBO: ASRock X370 Taichi AM4 Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB...
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    No boot / bios or beep... yet everything else seems fine?

    Hi guys hope all is well. Got a bit of a strange one here if I'm honest. Building a rig for a colleague who's just put a fair bit into it. Specs are as follows: Intel i5 8600k Aorus z370 Gaming 7 HyperX Predator 8gb 3000mhz (x2) (unsupported it seems but read below) Nvidia 1080 by Gigabyte...
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    How much performance will I lose if I put PCI 3.0 Into PCI 2.0 on Evga EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING

    Hello! I want to put an EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING, which has PCI-Express 3.0 x16, into a motherboard with only a 2.0 express slot. How much potential performance will be lost if I do this? Is it worth getting a GPU with a 2.0? Thanks so much!
  12. S

    Upgrading to gtx1050ti

    I have a PC with i3 processor, 8gb ddr5 ram, and 2gb gt730 graphics. I want to know whether I should upgrade it to gtx 1050ti, to play games like gta v. And whether gtx1050ti is compatible to my mother board?
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    Need opinions on this rig please

    Hi, first post here; looking for some opinions before I click the buy button. I have been looking for days now and this seems like a good deal to me, can I have your thoughts please. I am looking for a ready-built high performance gaming PC under £1,000...
  14. K

    Laptop dell inspiron

    Dell Inspiron 15 i5565 is this meeting the requirement AMD A9-9400 processor for the sims 4
  15. bradenthefirst

    Does this motherboard have the options I want? I can't decipher specs. Asus TUF Z370 Pro Gaming

    I am looking at a build around an i7-8700 CPU. I want a reliable motherboard, but will not be doing any overclocking (obviously with a non-k chip.) I have been reading spec sheets, but am having trouble decifering if this board has what I am looking for in two specific areas: 1. Front USB 2.0...
  16. N

    What's The best budget Tempered Glass case?

    What's The best budget Tempered Glass case? That looks good and has good airflow.
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    Where is cool n quiet in B350 ROG?

    Hi, I changed my a320mk and my stock cooler for a B350 ROG Gaming and a cooler master, but the temperatures are the same, and the processor is running to the maximum all the time. I had the cool n quiet option enabled in the a320 bios but I can't find it in this, is the PSS option? I have...
  18. T

    Need some help with where to find information on overclocking.

    Hello I was wondering where I could find some guide to overclocking my Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Quad-Core 4.2 GHz. I have a Thermaltake Floe AIO Riing RGB 240 TT Premium Edition PWM TR4 LGA2066 Ready Liquid Cooling System CL-W157-PL12SW-A as my cooler. I also have a MSI Z270 GAMING PRO...
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    GTX 660 not showing up under device manager.

    So i have used the GTX 660 for about 5-6 years by now, but suddenly it has stopped showing even though the fans are still spinning. I have tried putting it in another PCI-e slot, but i did nothing. And also uninstalling the drivers, but now when i try to install them again i get the message that...
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    Windows 10 Hard Drive Clone Failing

    Hello everyone! I have an Acer Aspire desktop, recent, and I am upgrading the 2TB hard drive to a 400GB SSD. I have everything backed up, and the machine is ready. I used an app called EaseUS backup or something, and used the clone feature to mirror the drive to the ssd. However, when I inserted...
  21. F

    1050ti with i7 7700k?

    As the title says. Is i7 7700k work in games with gtx 1050 ti on normal/high settings with 60+ fps?
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    Can I play GTA 5 on my dell latitude e7470

    Do i have the rquired stats I5 core 8 GB Ram
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    GPU is not working

    HELLOW ALL GUYS FIRST MY PC SPEC IS THIS - Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz Video Card AMD Radeon R5 200 Series (SAPPHIRE 2GB EDITION) RAM 6.0 GB Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (build 9600), 64-bit 1 TB HDD AND NO SSD MANY DAYS AGO I AM TRYING TO FIX...
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    My Acer VX15 makes a weird noise

    I just bought an Acer VX15 some days ago. I am not sure if it did this weird noise before, possibly yes but I can hear it now and clear because it's 2am. I don't say it is annoying but I want to know what it is. Somehow it reminds me the sound of a HDD. But this laptop comes with an SSD, also...
  25. G

    AOC G2460PG without signal

    I bought a AOC G2460PG and a MSI Desktop PC Aegis 3 VR7RE-057US. The monitor came with 2 cables, I tried both and the monitor still have no signal. Anyone knows what is the issue?? Do I have to buy another cable?
  26. Malefic Grindylow

    Is the gtx 960 still decent?

    I'm looking to make a major upgrade to my pc, I'll be able to keep my ram, case and HDD so mainly looking to upgrade my CPU, Motherboard and GPU. I have a gtx 960 not yet installed so I'm wondering if it still stands up to current gpu's? And if so what kind of build would you suggest around a...
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    transfer printer driver to new computer

    I have changed from a Dell OptiplexGX520 32 bit with Windows XP to a Dell Optiplex GX 780 64 bit. I have an old Panasonic KX P1540 printer which I ran on the old computer having downloaded Epsom LQ1540 printer driver for which drivers of both are now unavailable on the `net. Is thtre a way of...
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    smps getting error

    My smps contain only 23 hole to fit the pin but there are 24 pin
  29. S

    Gigabyte gaming k7 usbs not working

    So I've gotten a new motherboard and the USBs work up until windows starts, then I'm not able to enter my password in. I can get into bios and my keyboard and mouse work fine there, but once I continue to log in I can't. Any help?
  30. cubianer

    What do you think about this build?

    I'm building a new PC and would like to hear some opinions about it and if there is anything I should change. I'm would change the coolers from the Kraken x62 with the NZXT coolers and also the one one the Back and keep the 3x120mm in the Front that come with the case. And do you think that the...
  31. E

    (user error, resolved) ASUS Code boots fine off NVME but won't detect any SATA

    Hi there! First new build in a while, been slowly working thru various start-up issues. One final hurdle I can't seem to overcome: it won't detect any SATA drives. Primary drive is a Samsung 960 Pro NVME M.2, with clean new Win10 install. Boots/runs fine. But bios doesn't see ANY of the...
  32. J

    Need Help With Computer Audio Setup (1 headset 2 computers)

    Hi and thanks for reading. I have a problem I have been researching for a few days and haven't come to a good conclusion on what I should do. Problem: I want to purchase 1 high quality headset and use it for both my personal PC and my work laptop without having to unplug or switch anything...
  33. S

    Looking for advice for my new pc build (PCPP link)

    Im new to pc gaming and im looking for a descent system to play on, i think the most demanding game i'm going to play would be GTA V. I prefer to play my games on High/Ultra settings, even with mods installed I would love to hear some feedback on this build, and ideas to maybe upgrade/downgrade...
  34. J

    Phantom 410 case fan clicking

    Ever since I've had the PC, the fan would click on startup if the fan speed was set to high. I could resolve this by simply lowering the fan setting, waiting until the clicking eventually stopped, then returning it to a high setting if necessary. This wasn't so much trouble so I ignored the...