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Versatility

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  1. J

    Question PC Gaming build €1500

    Hi, I want to buy a new PC for around €1500 prefer under it is going to be used for streaming and playing fortnite mainly. Im 100% going to have a I9-9900K in it which i can get for €600 The other parts im clueless, so i hope any of you guys could me build a stable system?
  2. T

    Question Insane coil whine in two new PSU's?

    Hey everyone, I recently put together a new system. I bought a used Vega 56 which works fine. I bought a 550W psu from Cooler Master (I know its under the recommended amount). When running a game or anything that has some visual demand, i.e. dragging something across the screen, the PSU starts...
  3. Lily2019

    Question Windows 7 OS in a X: drive format???

    can anyone help me correct my Asus Windows 7, please? Some ass put my boot drive in X: Not the C: or D: drives. all of my original files are in my C: drive as folders, but not the operating system. All of X: drives folders are empty....I don’t even know what to do.....I caught the husband on...
  4. R

    [SOLVED] HELP, building a family PC

    Hi everybody, our family pc died, and my parents asked me to buy a new decent pc for them. since i m interested in ever building my own PC, i think this is the ideal occasion to learn. i therefore tought it would be cool to build them a very own pc. can somebody here help my decide on some...
  5. F

    HELP! Not sure if my GPU or PSU is dead?

    So the problem started when i was in the title screen of smite, pc was running fine, i went to another room for like 2 mins, and when i came back the pc was displaying like black and grey squares, in like a carbon fiber pattern, completely frozen, so i had to hard reboot, but when it turned on...
  6. H

    can a 14tb harddrive be fitted on a ga-z97-ud5h (not as bootmedium)

    hi i want to add some storage to my ga z97 ud5h board just as storage, not as bootmedium, was just wodering if the board can handle it, and if not whats the max size?
  7. R

    I've created a Rescue Disk with Macrium Reflect, how does it work now?

    I now have a Rescue .iso file I'll burn onto a Dvd/Cd and then how does it work? I've never used a rescue media like this so I'd like to know how exactly it would help me in case I lost my current Windows install. Thanks in advance!
  8. U

    confirming that my windows install is complete.

    Hey, I want to ask for some help. When I download windows 10 on USB flash drive via windows 10 setup from microsoft site. Sometimes, the installer says that windows 10 installation is complete, and I just put it to download windows on my pc. In middle of downloading it says that some files are...
  9. L

    Low GPU benchmark score

    Hello, I just ran a userbenchmark score and it tells me that my RTX 2070 performs way below expectations, what could be the reason for this and how could I fix it? https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/13824317 Thanks in advance!
  10. L

    [SOLVED] Picking a GPU

    I'm looking to get a new GPU for my pc. I'm currently using, CPU - AMD A10-78000 Radeon R7 3.5GHz RAM - 12GB Motherboard - Bantry CRB PSU - https://ibb.co/zJgp4MK I was looking at the gtx 750ti as I heard its relatively cheap and decent for a lower budget I'm wondering if my system can run it...
  11. D

    [SOLVED] Lenovo laptop to Samsung tv via Yamaha av receiver

    I want to connect my Lenovo Laptop to my tv via my yamaha receiver. The problem is that I have image on my tv when the receiver is off! Therefore, no sound! I tried with other laptop and it works fine! Thanks
  12. T

    [SOLVED] MotherBoard for PC

    Hey my pc specs are Asus TURBO-GTX1080TI-11G Corsair CX750M 80 PLUS Bronze Intel Core i7-8700K Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB NZXT Kraken X62 Corsair Crystal Series 570X RGB Mirror Black Tempered Glass Samsung 860 EVO SATA III M.2 SSD 500GB, and my motherboard is the help that I need to decide...
  13. R

    Best compatable Motherborad

    I'm looking to upgrade my moterboard. As far as i know with my i5-6600K Z170 would go the best. I would like to ask you guys what can u sugest me. I want to go with ASUS and MicroATX (MATX)
  14. S

    Can I overclock my RAM?

    RAM: Ballistix Sport 16Gb 1600Mhz CPU: AMD FX 4300 (Unlocked) Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX PSU: ATX Switching Power Supply A-650BR I would like to overclock my RAM however I am unsure if this is possible with my current hardware. Is it possible for me to overclock it and if so by how much...
  15. D

    [SOLVED] 5820k Vs 9600k

    Hello ! I am building a new pc and i am not sure which cpu+mobo to pick.... Currently i have two options Option 1 : I5 9600k Z390 aourus pro 16 gb ddr4 3000mhz 850w psu m2 240gb ssd total cost : 625 euros (all parts come new with warranty from a store) Option 2 : I7 5820k Asus rampage v...
  16. S

    [SOLVED] Intel Core i9-9900K with NVlink

    Looking to get myself hooked up with a decent build for 4k gaming. I am really liking the idea of 2x RTX 2080's running in NVlink. I am just wondering what CPU to use to get the best frames possible. I have been advised to go with the Intel 9900K, I was wondering what the community would think...
  17. S

    [SOLVED] Suspicious my Ryzen 1600x is dead, thoughts?

    Hello everyone, I recently shut off my computer after playing some Witcher 3 and turned it back on to find that all the fans were running, mobo was getting power, and GPU was running, but my computer wasn't booting. I am running: Ryzen 5 1600x GTX 1080 G1 1x 8G DDR4 RAM MSI Gaming B350 I...
  18. G

    RX 560 ASRock

    I want to buy a graphics card and I want to know if the ASRock RX 560 4gb is at the same level with other more known companies like Gigabyte, MSI, Palit..etc. In france the Gigabyte RX 560 4gb costs 155euro and the ASRock one costs 115euro.
  19. M

    Dual-band router: is it faster to run 2 devices on 5GHZ band or to put one on 2.4 GHZ and the other on 5 GHZ?

    I have a Linksys dual-band EA4500 router. I have one SSID running the 2.4 GHZ band and a second running on the 5GHZ band. My question is: I currently exclusively use the 5 GHZ SSID for obvious reasons. But now I am adding a second device I expect to also use considerable (simultaneous)...
  20. H

    Bunker hill 62284

    Can i hook up the bunker hill 62284 to my computer?
  21. I

    Motherboard ECS B75H2-M3 good for i7 3770k?

    Hi guys. Now I am using ECS B75H2-M3 + i5 3570 + gtx 1060 and I saw prices for used i7 3770k has become cheaper here so I'm thinking about upgrading to it coz the i5 3570 isn't very good for Monster Hunter World (bottleneck). Do you think the motherboard is good for overclocking i7 3770k ...
  22. J

    Optane + SSD (boot + storage) or SSD (boot NVMe) and SSD (boot)

    what's a better design/mild gaming laptop setup? Intel Optane 64GB NVMe + Samsung 860 Pro 1TB (boot + storage) or WD Black 3D 512GB (boot) + Samsung 860 1TB (storage) (Already have 32GB HyperX ram and i7-7700k)
  23. C

    Can't Access the Internet

    Just got a new PC today, and the wifi won't work. I've tried updating, reinstalling and disabling/re-enabling the network adapter driver but that doesn't do anything. I've tried forgetting the network and re-joining, the troubleshooter is useless. I've looked around for answers and tried heaps...
  24. F

    PC restarts randomly while gaming

    Over the last month my computer started restarting randomly during gaming (latest drivers, windows installed ~year ago). Unable to identify what is wrong with my machine I started stress testing to see if it is hardware related. Over the course of 2 weeks I used the following in 10-15 minute...
  25. R

    DRAM LED solid red, no POST, no beeps when running without memory (on 4.5 year old PC)

    Aloha. Recently I started having two Chrome tabs open along with a few FireFox tabs loaded with extensions. This caused my memory usage to hit ~96%. Yesterday a few minutes before the time of writing this I opened Chrome twice, didn't open for a minute then my computer crashed. I tried turning...
  26. H

    MacOS High Sierra on Windows laptop

    Hey folks, i wanted to know if i install MacOS High Sierra as dual-boot on my MSI GS43VR laptop will MacOS software work or no. I want to use Final Cut Pro X and iMovie but i don't have money to buy a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air for $1300 right now. Will Apple know it's still a Windows laptop or...
  27. P

    600-750 (USD) Compact PC

    I am new to the building PC world and was leaning towards a gaming laptop, but was encouraged by many friends to just go PC and a few brought up compact PCing, because I told them I travel a lot and bounce around a lot due to work for relocating and such. I do game, but mostly been a PS4...
  28. A

    Putting sff pc components into normal size tower

    So I have this Dell Optiplex 790 sff lying around and I was wondering if it would work to put the parts in a bigger tower so I would have room for a bigger psu and graphics card. Is that possible or should I get a new motherboard with the right slots and ports?
  29. T

    Cannot boot into PC

    Just cleaned the internals of my desktop, air duster, nothing unusual, but after I put everything back together and boot up the PC, I get a screen that reads: EFI Shell version 2.31 [4.655] Current running mode 1.1.2 map: Cannot find required map name Shell> _ I have no idea what to make of...
  30. A

    Looking for budget laptop for Excel (financial modeling) and light gaming

    I currently have a HP Pavilion dv6 with an AMD-A6-3400M APU and Radeon HD graphics and 6GB of RAM I've used since late 2011. I replaced the HDD last year with an SSD and it has run well ever since. I recently fried the keyboard with a cup of coffee and instead of putting more money in a nearly 7...
  31. H

    Single channel ram

    I'm worried about my custom pc build that i had configured. I bought a single 1x8 ddr4 2666mhz ram with i5 8400 and thx 1060 6gb. I read on the web that dual channel is better than single. Does that mean my ram will bottleneck or slowdown my cpu and gpu? Will my performance be DRAMATICALLY...
  32. Zombie21

    Designare Z270X BIOS Update failure

    So in light of the recent spectre issue I attempted to update my BIOS using Q-Flash. I downloaded the BIOS update file F5d opened the archive and put the file on a freshly formatted USB plugged directly into the Motherboard. Upon opening Q-Flash and selecting the file, It is recognised and...
  33. G

    Ryzen 5 2600 build boot issue

    I just finished my new build: Ryzen 5 2600 w wraith fan Gtx 1060 Corsair vengeance 3000 8gb x 2 B350 tomahawk brand new Now i put everything together and started her up. Everything in the pc turns on but nothing on display it does not enter bios, screen says no signal, no error lights on...
  34. W

    need help upgrading my cpu

    i have an A8-5600K and i wanna upgrade that to something better but i'm new to pc and i'm not sure what would be a better option for it the mother boars i have it in is a Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3H
  35. N

    Looking to build a pc. Need help

    Hey, everyone I'm looking to buy parts for a gaming PC. The parts I am buy are from mwave.com.au The main parts I would like is, ryzen 5 1600, 16gb ddr4 ram . My max budget is $1800 aud.
  36. S

    Intel or Ryzen for gaming

    Hi All, Need advice to choose between Intel i3 7th gen Processor and AMD Ryzen 3 1200. Which one is better for gaming. I am adding ASUS GTX 1050 TI 4GB Graphic Card. Santhosh.
  37. P

    ps4 disc drive question

    Hi there guys, so just bought a ps4 slim and love it! Such a cool little system. I just am interested about one thing though. When i put in an old scratched dvd to test the disc drive, it made a fairly loud clicking noises etc while playing it. However, i then put in a brand new dvd and it was...
  38. jacobweaver800

    Allocate more RAM to APU but Crappy BIOS

    So I have an A8 5500 APU from AMD, every game I play I run into VRam limitations, from what I have seen this APU is fairly fast all things considered, but my BIOS on my motherboard is so bad there isn't any option to allocate more Ram to it, its stuck at 512mb's, I have 8gb's and I want to...
  39. S

    Bluetooth in device manager, but i don't have bluetooth.

    Hello everyone I'll start off with the system specs MOBO: Asrock Z77e-itx + wifi module (edit: Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter) CASE: Cooler master elite 130 CPU: Intel I7-2600 - stock cooler GPU: Radeon HD6950 - stock settings SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB PSU: OCZ+...
  40. Marwan Abd El-Ghany

    Can you check this build compatibility

    Hi. Im planning to buy ryzen 1600 with Asus prime b350 motherboard i already have r9 380 4gb and 8gb ram and psu 500w bronze is this setup good or should i get less powerful cpu? Because when i checked the bottleneck ckecker site it says that my GPU is too weak for this CPU and have 33% bottleneck