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    Question RX 6600 XT UTILIZATION DROPS MIDGAME

    Hello everyone. My system configuration: MSI B450M PRO VDH MAX RYZEN 5 3600 XFX RX 6600 XT 16GB 3200MHz 750 CORSAIR CX750M 80+ GOLD MODULAR PSU I've switched to rx 6600 xt from rx 580 4gb. After that I've been experiencing stutters in games (such as Sea of Thieves, Gta 5). GPU UTIL stands at...
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    [SOLVED] Computer stops processing but doesn't crash

    I bought a new system recently and I am having a very strange issue. Specs: Motherboard: MBA SoAM4 MSI A320M-A Pro Max CPU: Ryzen 5 3500x Memory: 1x16GB DDR4-2666 GPU: ASUS TUF NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1660 6GB PSU: MPC-Power 550W AeroCool Storage 1: 1x256GB SSD Biostar-S100 Storage 2: 1x1TB HDD...
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    [SOLVED] I upgraded to a 3080, and it's using less than 5% utilization on every game I play.

    Hi all, I recently upgraded from a 2060 to a 3080. I didnt notice much of a performance increase, and recently checked my task manager to realize that while my CPU is under load, the 3080 is rarely ever above 5% usage with the games I play. I've used DDU to wipe and reinstall the latest...
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    [SOLVED] can I make my CPU run at regular speeds while having max processor state capped?

    When I have my max processor state capped, the speeds my system is able to run are capped too. 95% cap only lets me run at 2.09GHz, 99% cap only lets me run at 2.19GHz while my CPU is capable of turbo boosting to 4GHz. When I uncap it, I have power limit throttling issues and a lot of CPU...
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    need help with linksys router

    router won't connect to smart wifi for linksys site to secure router It is hooked up to modem but can't connect to internet router is a linksys EA 7300 thanks .