upgrading

I did a clean install of windows 8 and it worked perfectly with Intel hd graphics as display adapter now I upgraded to windows 10 using the free upgrade for those who have assistive technology. Now my computer is showing that the display adapter is only using Microsoft Basic Display and I've...

Sorry if this question is in the wrong category. Yesterday, I completed my first ever build, and surprisingly, everything went fairly smoothly during the building process. My specs are an Intel i7-7700K, 8GB of Crucial Ballistix Sport memory, an ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/AC motherboard, an MSI GTX...

Mobo won't POST. Everything powers on but no picture on monitor. I'm using HDMI I should atleast get a picture. I have a (1200w PSU) I changed ram to different slots, removed battery for 10mins, did the jumper thing from the pins. Motherboard is brand new, CPU new, GPU new, and CPU fan new. But...

For a while now, I've been having lots of crashes when playing specific games. Originally I thought it was a driver issue, but after installing and reinstalling what I felt was the culprit, The problem persisted. I ran a temperature test and one of the cores was reaching well above 90°C, with...

Hi there, when I have a program maximized then go to open another program from the taskbar, as soon as I move the mouse off the taskbar, it closes the one I just opened and back to the original program. This only happens when the program I open is not maximized (Hope this makes sense). So my...

looking for an upgrade for my i5 4460 found this i5 4690k seems cheap and the seller has good feedback however it's ebay so it could be anything...

Here is my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/WhiteReaper777/saved/7r6GXL I just realized that I installed my CPU cooler sideways, as in the fan has the option of blowing up or down rather than left or right (case standing up and you're viewing it facing the motherboard side). Nothing is in...

Hi, I recently upgraded my R9 380 4GB to a GTX 970 4GB, but the FPS hasn't increased. This guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEC1HzA4Gpo) has a similar PC (same CPU and GPU) but his FPS are much higher. I used the same settings that he used on the video but i'm averaging 45 fps with my FX...

I'm having a hard time trying to decide which CPU to go with with a Ryzen 1700X or i7 7700K

Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Brian123456/saved/#view=dsJJxr http://imgur.com/a/7NEQL where does this head belong? Update: So I looked around and I think that cable head is called a molex. Now the question is, am I suppose to plug this into the motherboard or straight to the power...

I have 2 980 ti SLI, I have 2 1080p monitors hooked upto my seconds card, one of them is 60 hz connected through HDMI 60hz, other is Dual Link DVI 144hz. When I game my 2nd GPU goes up to the low 90's (in Celsius) the other one is at 80 or 70 C. While im not gaming the 2nd one is stays low 50's...

Hello, right now I feel like I just want to die. But I thought before I do I would ask here. I spilt about 50 ml of brine onto my pc case within 2 seconds I had tuned of the power however both my screens had turned black. I have stripped apart the pc, visibly wet was the case the heatsinks of...

So firstly I would like to apologize whether there are some grammar mistakes or some things that you can't understand, since English is not my first language. But it all started this morning. I just got someone to install a copy of Windows 10 Pro on my laptop. Then it turns out that the users...

So i created this list on pc part packer and im wondering if this pc will be able to run rust at medium to low settings at 50 - 60 fps. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/RudeTree/saved/FqGzyc I cant upgrade anything since im living in sweden and im paying with swedish currency but i wanna check if...

Whenever i try to USB tether from my mobile my computer doesnt let me click anything or open any new windows but as soon as i turn it off everything goes back to normal. i have an i5 6500 8 gb ram 120 ssd. Any help would be appreciated

I currently have a i7 2700k that isn't overclocked, and I don't want to dabble in overclocking. I also have a MSI B75MA-P45 micro which I've heard is outdated. My local retailer has a upgrade package including a really good motherboard and a i5 7600. From what i have read it is better than my...

Hi! I have FPS issues with GTA V! 2 months ago the games run in 4xMSAA, FXAA, all settings Very High and Frame Scale 1.5x with 80+ FPS all the time. And now i had to put down the graphics to MSAA Off, FXAA, High settings, and Frame Scaling 0.8 with avg. 60 FPS and it drops to 50 FPS. All my...

Finished putting computer together now it doesn't get anywhere I switch ram I clear battery cmos Speaker doesn't make noise Just black screen no display And fans are full speed I think. they are loud

My CPU is overheating to 70-80C while idle. I adjusted my voltage to 1.1V and lowered my clock speed to 3Ghz just to get my system to stay on. Even then, it idles at 55C. I have re-applied my thermal paste and checked for bios updates and driver updates. Everything is up to date. My specs-...

Hi, Now that the dust has settled a little on the new ryzen cpus I was wondering if anyone has a definitive answer for me based on something concrete. I'm currently running a gaming rig with an overclocked (4.5ghz) i7 4790k with a gtx 1070. I have bumped recent intel upgrades as performance...

Hi, I'm new to this site and English isn't my first language but I'm learning how to handle certain things by myself. Every two days or so I will lose the ability to access any and all game servers but browsing the internet works the same as usual. Unplugging and replugging the router puts it...

i am thinking to buy gigabyte's GA-B250M-D3H motherboard but ...i have a question that ..should i have to buy ddr4 ram or i just run my old ddr3 hyperx ram 8 gb...what should i do .... and does this motherboard suits 1050ti oc ...

I am looking for a X370 motherboard. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Have a problem updated my bios on ryzen 1700 ,asus b350 plus motherboard no post no beeps,now the no beep part may be because didn't come with a speaker. corsair vengeance ddr4 3000 was running at 2300 MHz no problems updated to new bios ,said update was successful. but-wont boot into bios or...

So I've recently found a really good looking IPS 60 hz monitor which has a pretty nice design and wonderful contrast which makes the images and games look amazing with 5 ms response time. I was wondering since the monitor is 1080p 27" is everything is going to look pixelated (big pixels) or...

so i just installed my new pc everything works but my pc doesnt give sound but it detects the headset can i have forgotten something or do i have to install something? Specs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 Ti MOBO": Z270 Tomahawk cpu i7 7700k

I am currently running an MSI R9 390 and I have been having serious heat issues. Thus, I am looking to upgrade. I run a 2560 X 1440 monitor and a 1920 X 1080 monitor. I am looking to game on the 2K monitor at somewhere between 40-60 fps with maxed detail. I play Witcher, Skyrim, Doom, etc. and...

When it rains it pours, doesn't it [this is my third problem within a week]. My computer has been stuck on the loading screen.. First there was problems connecting to the internet, it wouldn't hold a connection. It seems like the problem was as simple as the internet cord!! But the one I had...

Hey guys just wanted to know. Which cpu is better for the rx 470.

This problem appeared a week ago for no apparent reason.When i start computer , when i get to the desktop, after 20 seconds or so ,it completely freezes. So i have to shut it down by pressing the power button. After that, i start it again and it works fine i don't know why this is happening. I...

I wanted to change my 2nd keyboard to russian, and my first to english, but i tried someone things, restarted and it f**ked everything up. i dont understand the language (i knew basic words)

hi, i currently have a cooler master HAF 932 Advanced case. I bought it a while ago (2011) and at that time it did not come with an adapter for installing SSD into the normal 3.5" hard drive bays. i can order one through coller master but with shipping and tax its like $13 to $14 dollars...

I'm building a pc with a i5 6500 and a gtx 1060, I will likely be using an asus h110m motherboard, is that a good idea?

Hey, I get around 50 fps while playing Far Cry Primal on Ultra settings on my new rig. However when I checked out internet, people got an average of 60 fps with GTX 1060. Any ideas what's going on? Thank you in advance, Here is my build: mobo: msi h110i pro gpu: evga gtx 1060 sc gamıng 6gb...

Hi - i recently bought myself a new monitor(samsung LS27E391HS 27"). I thought i could use my new monitor as my main monitor and use my old monitor as my second monitor. But as i connected both monitors my new monitor was the only one who connected. When i tried identifying my monitors windows...

I overclocked my fx 8350 to 4.3 and the idle temps are 37-40 and under load is 60-65 So my question is, are these temps normal?

So i would like to ask what,s the difference between these- this and this why the price is so different. 2nd one is OC but is that worth of 40$? Or is it brand why they ask higher cost.

I've been troubleshooting a frame drop to unplayable in my games. It's an anti radeon r9 280x. It's clear and sticky; what are the best ways to clean this?

Yesterday i got a new monitor and was happy to use it. I plugged it in with the cable that connects to my power outlet, and also a display port cable. It all worked fine and i was enjoying the higher rehresh rate (144hz). This morning. When i turned my computer on, it just said "AOC" followed by...

So I recently received an older Toshiba Satellite L70 Laptop from my dad and it works pretty well for the most part, but there is a very big issue that I've run into and I'm at wits end here. What happens is that from startup, the disk is usually at around 100% and it stays there for a long time...