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    [SOLVED] New PSU connector won't fit

    Hello. I recently purchased an unbranded ATX PSU to replace one that was dying. It's rated for the same wattage, (1000w) but otherwise inferior to my old one, as I really don't have the budget to get a 1 for 1 replacement soon. My issue lies with the 8 pin CPU power connector on the MOBO. I...
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    Question Do sandisk usb get hot?

    I'm looking to buy a budget pendrive, and i've found that sandisk makes fast and high capacity pendrives for their price, but a lot of reviews say it gets super hot after few minutes, i've looked for ultra slim, flair, etc, and all of them apparently had the same problem. Do you have experience...
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    Question After installing new GPU and can't boot windows or get into bios menu. Any suggestions?

    I've checked all connections, clears all previous GPU drivers and reset BIOS options. Specs: GEFORCE GTX 1660 Ti Intel i7 2600k processor ECS P67H2-A3 LGA 1155 Intel Motherboard 1000w PSU 16gb DDR4 HyperX ram
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    Question Does formating my pc remove keyloggers?

    Hi,last week i got keylogged by a guy who send me a link, I was wondering if i format my pc remove the keylogger? I saw some posts that said it doesn't and you need to run DBAN and type some kind of command.I don't really know what to do and i need help with DBAN and that command that you need...
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    Question Which cable to get? 144hz 1080p

    I've got the Asus VG248QE (144hz 1080p) monitor with DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort. I just bought the RTX 2080 (Asus Dual OC) and forgot about the cables... It has 3 DPs and 1HDMI. My goal is to have a connection that will allow me to play on 144hz but I only have the HDMI to HDMI cable which...
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    Question PC locks up during sleep, losing power to monitor

    I'll post the info I have. I'm a newb, so bear with me...My PC locks up during sleep mode. Sometimes I'll notice the monitor is blank and the power light orange. Ill toggle the monitor switch and no change. Press reset on the PC case and the PC will perform a quick reset cycle then resume as...
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    [SOLVED] Motherboard to cpu

    Is this mother board Asrock Z390 phantom gaming 4 LGA 1151(300 series) intel Z390 compatible with my ryzen 5 2600x
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    Question Weirdly low FPS with 1060 6GB OC

    Hello everyone, Recently I switched from AMD HD 7700 to ASUS GTX 1060 6GB OC. While I hade average FPS in CS:GO ~ 150 with AMD HD 7700 GPU. Now I have 40-70 FPS with this brand new GPU. I did reinstalled Windows completly, and yet no changes. I did reset BIOS without any good results. This is...
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    [SOLVED] Which is better RX570 or GTX1050ti?

    Hi guys! I'm having trouble which card should I buy. I watched some videos on youtube and I notice that RX570 4GB is much better than 1050ti. Will it have difference if I choose different brand? It's between Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 Gaming 4G and Palit GeForce 1050 Ti StormX.
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    [SOLVED] MSI B350 bazooka fan questions

    I am newer to gaming pc’s and wanted to see if I could get some questions answered. I have a CP, Ryzen 5, 1060 6gig, the dreaded 450w psu, etc. had 2 stock fans and an LED strip connected to the board of the LED color changing button up front. My question is I’m wanting to upgrade to some rgb...
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    [SOLVED] Motherboard Upgrade from Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3

    Hello I have been slowly upgrading components on my computer and am at the point where I wonder if I wouldn't be better off upgrading my mobo (and cpu?) as well. I currently have a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 with an AMD FX-8350 CPU. These are my other components. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bGWJ9J...
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    [SOLVED] Asus GTX 1050 TI cerberus 4GB run higher temp while gaming (>70 degrees celsius)

    Hi everyone, I just bought GTX 1050ti cerberus 4gb. I play rome 2 total war with max setting + resolution 1920x1080, i use msi-afterburner and show GPU temp load 70 degrees at menu and 75-76 degrees at battle. My fps is 125 with no v-sync. With v-sync fps run 75 and gpu temp 65 degrees. Is it ok...
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    Feature AMD B450 vs. Intel B360 Chipset: Mid-Range Platforms Square Off

    Which mid-range chipset is better for a mainstream build, Intel’s B360 or AMD’s B450? We take a look at the features and weigh the considerations to find out. Read more here. JOE SHIELDS Joe Shields is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US specializing in motherboards.
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    Question Discord other peoples voice cutting out and stuttering

    Specs: Windows 10 Intel (R) Core (TM) i7 - 4770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3401 Mhz 4 Core(s)
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    Question Screen Tearing with G-Sync/Freesync under monior refresh rate? Why?

    I have the LG UD59 freesync ultra hd monitor and an nvidia gtx 1070. I'm connected with display port and have enabled G-sync in the nvidia control panel. I have run testing using the nvidia pendulum gysnc demo which I downloaded. Here's the results: Vsync On: around 1 stutter per second...
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    [SOLVED] First PC Build Opinions/Suggestions

    Hello all, First time PC builder here, trying to see what I can come up with on a budget of roughly $1200. I'd love to hear the opinions/suggestions from the forums about the parts I've selected below: CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid...
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    Question Why doesn't my DisplayPort work during POST and GRUB?

    I've just moved over to a DisplayPort cable, but it doesn't work during POST(nor after going into the BIOS) and more importantly during GRUB(the bootloader which I use to dualboot Windows 10 and Fedora), so currently I can only get into my Fedora installation. Switching back to HDMI fixes...
  18. obi1kenobi

    Question Portable HDD vs External HDD

    Hi all Has anyone got any experience or has used Seagate HDD.I currently have the 3TB 3.5 and theres a very good deal on the Seagate 6TB 3.5" Backup Plus Hub Desktop External Hard Drive.Can somone please give me some feedback
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    [SOLVED] Ryzen vs Intel

    Current rig: Cpu: I7 7700 (non k sku) Gpu: GTX 1060 3GB Ram: Adata 16GB ddr4 Power Supply: Corsair cx650m SSD: Adata 120GB HDD: 2x 1TB western digital blue Motherboard: asus not sure model, system was originally a prebuilt. I want to get the rtx 2060/2070 with presidents day sale i can get the...
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    Question Fans spinning but no display (GTX 1060 3GB)

    Hello there, my GPU stopped working all of sudden and there's no display at all when connected to GPU but the display comes on when I connect to the motherboard. However the fans are spinning at the first 30 seconds and then stops. I connected GT 720 (which has no PSU connector to it) and the...
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    Question Why do all my games lag on high resolution?

    Hi there PC specs firstly: Dell i7 7700k 4.2ghz with 24bg RAM, Windows 10 Geforce GTX 1060 6g Samsung 28" UHD LED monitor (for what it's worth) I've had my PC for just over a year now. I bought it mainly to produce music but also to play games. Any game I seem to play, regardless of how new...
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    [SOLVED] 5GHz CPUs

    So most current cpus can easily hit 5GHz oc, but do you think that the next gen will have 5GHz base clock? Also does anyone think that 3rd gen ryzen will be able to hit 5GHz as easy as intel?
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    Question NordVPN Dominates VPN Market Share, and That Will Likely Continue

    https://www.pcmag.com/news/366527/nordvpn-dominates-vpn-market-share-and-that-will-likely-con Looks like there's a clear winner in the vpn market game. Do you guys agree? Is nord really top dog?
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    Question RX 470 trouble

    Recenly, I've bought a RX 470, everything is fine while I'm not play game, but when I open a game, the game crash, sometimes everything crash and my monitor like old TV when it lost signal: drive.google.com/file/d/1H9GGSm4HMu7VFdwY3YXZN_poEKiLvfmH/view?usp=drivesdk My specs: I5 3470 4GB RAM RX...
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    [SOLVED] I updated windows 10 and now my PC won't boot.

    I got the notification that there was an update for windows 10 and let it do its thing while it was in the restarting process it turned on but I got no display. I've tried VGA and HDMI on both Mobo and GPU but neither show anything. I've removed the GPU to try integrated graphics but it doesn't...
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    Question RX 570 NO DISPLAY NEED HELP

    So here's the deal guys, yesterday I bought a used rx 570. The guy was nice enough to let me stress test it with furmark and all, and it was working like a charm. The fps was as expected, no overheating, no other abnormalities. The card was working fine. I brought it home half an hour later and...