Value

Forum discussion tagged with Value.
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    Question Is the 4070 Ti Super worth the extra money ?

    Hey there, so I have an incredibly simple question compared to many other posts perhaps. I’m simply wondering is the 4070 Ti Super worth the extra money? I know the 4070 Super is great value but on my current 3060-Ti I only have 8 GB VRAM which sometimes isn’t enough to play some games at...
  2. R

    Question Value of a system

    Im looking at buying a used system. The person is asking for $700. Does not include a GFX card as I already have one. Is this a good value for the price? Will be used for gaming as my current system is from 2013. The parts prices alone compared on Newegg seem good, but that doesn't always mean...
  3. D

    [SOLVED] What is the best value Micro ATX mobo for Core i5 13600K

    Not sure what motherboard would be the best for an Intel Core i5 13600K and an RTX 3060 12gb but also not being too pricey. I would be using it alot for working in Adobe Photoshop and illustrator and also quite a bit of gaming too. Might be a bit vague but just wondering if anyone has any...
  4. kappasushiii

    [SOLVED] I right now a bad time to upgrade my gpu?

    Hey, so I'm planning to upgrade my computer soon cuz Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, as of right now I have a gtx 660 and I'm in desperate need of an upgrade as I basically can't run any games at lowest settings and get stable framerates, I've been looking into a gtx...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrade advice for a novice

    Morning all, So I recently brought a custom build from PCS which I’m fairly happy with. I knew nothing about building PCs; did some YouTubing, some Googling and put together what seemed to work. I posted specs to PCS forums before purchasing but didn’t seem to attract any advice. So I went...
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    Question Is this normal value in r7 2700?

    Hello, my PC sometimes won't turn on and then magically fix itself without doing anything. I have been checking the values of the last 5 days (working fine) but I don't know about it but that value is normal? isn't high in voltage? No OC. CPU VDD (Node 0) Value: 1.288v Min: 0.300v Max...
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    [SOLVED] Build Review: Gaming PC around 1500?

    Hey there So I've put together this build: https://www.digitec.ch/en/ShopList/Show?shopListId=F36FFCB46776539475C2484363BBDB1F And I'd like to have it more around 1500.- Is there something I could optimize without loosing too much performance? Thanks for your opinion and kind regards,
  8. M

    [SOLVED] £700 Gaming PC for a friend need help

    My friend wants to get a pc for about £700. I have parted out a list for him, but I am not entirely confident on building it for him, I've never built a system before, alternatively I have found similar specs on an AWD-it pre-built machine for £50 more but slightly less specs and upgradability...
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    [SOLVED] 5600xt and 5700 same price, which should i buy?

    I found a gigabyte gaming oc 5600xt for 299 and an xfx dd ultra 5700 for 299... which should i get?
  10. M

    Question What mother board should I get for Ryzen 3600? (X570, X470, B450?)

    I am planning on getting a Ryzen 3600 and am looking at mobos. The X570 is meant for 3600 but I keep hearing that they are overkill. The previous X470 and B450 are cheaper. I could get a high end version of them, but would need to get the bios update to work. I also heard that there are issues...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrade to current machine. A few questions?

    Hi All, I'm planning a upgrade to my current machine. I currently have: Intel i7-4790K Nvidia RTX 2080 16 GB DRR3 1666 (Corsair Vengeance) Intel Mobo? 850 Watt Corsair PSU (4 years old) I want to get: Intel i5-9600K Keep my GPU 16 GB DDR4 3000 (Corsair/G.Skill) MSI Z390-A PRO Keep my PSU...
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    [SOLVED] Could someone check this PC build for bottlenecks/value please :)

    I am currently trying to help my friend spec out a pc for about £900 (a little room for movement.) This is the build i have come up with (some things are unneccasary such as nice case, nice cpu cooler). He wants trusted brands (Such as cooler master, corsair, MSI,etc). Could I just check if the...
  13. aidfarrell70

    [SOLVED] Looking for good RAM deals.

    If someone could link the best value for DDR4 2666mhz 2x8GB RAM it would be appreciated. I've look at...
  14. C

    [SOLVED] ROG Strix X470-F - Ryzen 7 2700X: Which RAM??

    Hey everyone! So I am finally upgrading from a X4 Phenom 840 processor to a more.... up to date build. I have picked up an Asus ROG Strix X470-F board which I will be pairing with a Ryzen 7 2700X CPU. My question is regarding the RAM. I have been doing a lot of reading and was able to find in...
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    How much should one pay reasonably for a gtx 950 2gb sc right now?

    Hey thanks in advance for any advice. Heres whats up, My friend is trying to sell his computer and he offered it to me and I said nah I already got a good one but i sold my gtx 1060 back in march for around 150 bucks more then i payed for it due to mining demand and since i was off at school and...
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    Battery charging issues

    Admin Please delete this post please. Thank you very much.
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    how can I turn off password protected login for dell inspiron 17 5000 series? Thanks; it's a pain

    When turn computer off, won't let me access it again until I enter password. Says it's "password protected" Don't want or need this. How can I get it to turn on and just let me in?
  18. V

    Limited to 144hz on my 240hz AOC Agon 251fz

    Hi there. Yesterday I brought home the 240hz monitor from AOC - the Agon 251fz. For me, the overall experience with this monitor is great, except for one little detail.. I'm stuck at 144hz. I'm using the DisplayPort 1.2 cable that came with the monitor, and I can't go above 144hz. I'm out of...
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    PC Compatibility check.

    I'm a new builder and i need somebody to make sure my build will work (and work decently) CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Cooler - Wraith spire cooler case - NZXT s340 Mobo - MSI B350 Tomahawk amd4 ATX RAM - Ballistix sport LT 8gb (2 x 4gb) DDR4 2400 MT/s 288 pin GPU - Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti windforce...
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    Windows goes to lock screen during game play

    hi all, recently during gameplay it happens on fallout 4 iv noticed but i think its happened on a few other games too, anyways the problem is that whilst im playing my games (still actively using the PC) at random points the computer will just go to lock screen as if i have left it for a certain...
  21. M

    NEW Mouse feels like it's dragging

    I've brought a NEW mouse mat/mouse as I don't like my death adder, I went with the g402 Hyperion. At first I used the G402 without a mouse mat on the desk as the mat didn't arrive as quick as the mouse, and once I got the mat it feels like my mouse is dragging/not smooth when trying to move the...
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    Can this cpu run vr

    can an e5 1660 3.3 ghz with 32 megs ram be able to run vr? what processor i5, i7 is it equal to? I know is over 4 years old but is it still worth keeping ?
  23. McLaughg

    Relenting to Reinstall after strange issues! Help greatly appreciated!

    Greetings Computer Gods! I've been having a very strange set of issues that very well may be connected by one root cause that I haven't been able to establish quite yet. I recently built a completely new PC and had some initial issues installing windows 10 home, but eventually was able to get...
  24. N

    Graphics Cards connected to a laptop?

    I was just thinking, is there any way to connect an external GPU to a laptop without thunderbolt 3? I saw some videos on youtube but those videos had GPUs taking power from an external power supply but how does that work if its a GTX 1050ti or an RX 460 or something like that? These GPUs take...
  25. N

    Gtx 770 wind force 2gb, does the 2gb matter

    Hi I'm currently trying to upgrade from my gtx 580 to a 770 but I don't know if the gb amount of VRAM matters, will this do with my specs: i7-920 @ 2.66ghz Gigabyte ga-ex58-ud5 8gb of ram 326gb hdd storage If anyone can help ty
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    Which One Is Better?? Help!!!

    Here Are 2 Routers Priced Almost Same Which One Is better TP-LINK TL-WR841N 300mbps Or Netgear WNR614 N300 Plus Which One Is Good For Lan Gaming ps on budget Thank you
  27. PlymouthJoseph

    Building my dad-in-law a ultra-low-end PC. Need advice.

    Okay, currently... My dad-in-law has a PC which he has had since the 2005s (I think) and he is always complaining that it's too slow and everything, but instead of fixing it... I'm gonna build a very low end PC from some old hardware I have lying around here at home. We did have a old FX-4100...
  28. M

    Moving horizontal lines on screen

    Hello, I would like to ask if what might be the cause of this. My monitor shows horizontal lines moving, but it's only visible on my PC, when I tried using my monitor on my friend's desktop, it didn't show these lines, then I thought it was my GPU, so tried my GPU on my friend's desktop and it...
  29. C

    27" monitor for 1080p?

    Hi I am looking for a new monitor. I have considered many, many options. Here is my part list and build so you know I can run the monitors I am considering. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/b/4WvV3C (I AM CANADIAN SO CURRENCIES ARE DIFFERENT). So I am looking to spend preferably less than $350 dollars...
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    Do magnets affect ssds?

    I asked this question on some forums but get mixed results/unrelated. Say if a neodymium (stacked 4mm dics) stayed near(11 inches away) the ssd for about 1 month. will it affect it in any way? (data, speed, ect.) picture of magnets(1 stack of these)...
  31. N

    Best Cooler Budget

    What is the best CPU cooler that is not the hyper 212 series? My budget is 50 AUD
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    PC Crashes?(goes black), but PSU continues to run

    My Win7 Ultimate 64-bit will run fine for "a while" (sometimes a few days, sometimes a few weeks) & then it just goes dark. The PSU continues to run (the fans are spinning etc) & it's on a KVM & the little monitor icon shows that it's still connected, as opposed to when I shut off the PSU or...
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    Did I damage my CPU

    Ok so I recently moved to college and ever sense I have been having issues with my PC freezing. So finally after a week I went and opened up my CPU monitoring software and saw it was running at 84C! I instantly crapped myself and turned off my pc, pulled it off my desk and to my surprise my CPU...
  34. JellyMan00

    NZXT Technical Support Hours

    I've had contacted NZXT for a psu issue but its been 48 hours with no response and when I go to their website it says their RMA Support and Technical Support is offline. Can someone please tell me their hours I can't find them anywhere. Thanks
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    Which SSD is better ?

    Crucial MX100 256GB http://www.ultramalta.com//Crucial-MX100-256GB-SATA-6Gbs-25-Internal-SSD_p_1026.html OR Sandisk SSD - Ultra Plus 256GB http://www.ultramalta.com//Sandisk-SSD--Ultra-Plus-256GB--Sata-3-6Gbs--Read-speeds-up-to-530MBs-_p_1098.html
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    How do I pm a mod. I would like them to look at an article I think is poorly written, inaccurate and comes across as biased, m

    How do I pm a mod. I would like them to look at an article I think is poorly written, inaccurate and comes across as biased, may just be poor research and lack of knowledge. I don't want to embarrass the author publicly but I do think Tom's can do better than this.
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    Dell XPS 8500 graphics card upgrade

    I want to upgrade the graphics card in my Dell XPS 8500, and since I'm quite new to fiddling around with computers I figured I'd ask someone about it. I'm considering getting a GeForce GTX 960 but I'm not sure if my computer will support it. Will the PSU be able to support the card or will I...
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    About to drop some serious coin, any suggestions?

    So I haven't pieced together a computer in about 12 years, and with the amount of money I'm about to drop on it I'm a little nervous. Heres a list of the components I'm gonna buy, all from newegg. The last thing I want is some overlooked compatibility issue or a component not optimized with the...
  39. UCC Pikachu

    How to use turbo boost and is it safe ?

    Hi i am new here i have intel core i7 3612qm with turbo boost. So can you guys tell me how to turn this thing on. Is it worth , and is it safe ... thanks fellows :)
  40. manojgj

    possibility to connect 2 networks

    Hi i have a situation a small office with 4 windows 7 system 2 desktop (connected via lan cables) ( 1 pc used to share files & printers ) 2 laptop (connected via wifi ) connected via basic adsl router with wifi we have 1 or 2 days internet fail per month due to network issues. so we plan 3...