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    M.2 SSD wont boot windows - automatic repair loop

    So I have windows 10 installed on an m.2 ssd c: In the computer I also have a HDD d: and an SSD g: This is my first time building a PC. All was working fine, until I reset the computer and it got stuck into an infinite automatic repair loop. I did a clean install from USB. Was fine for a...
  2. DarkTron

    Noctua and Corsair Case fans

    Hey guys! I need some new case fans for my NZXT H440 PC case. Performace is not that important. But they need to be as silent as possible. So my questions are: 1.) What is better/quiter: Noctua NF-something or Corsair AF-something 2.) Which models should I take? a.) For Noctua: NF-F12 PWM or...
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    Laptop fan is whirring - what are temporary fixes?

    So recently my laptop fan has started to make a strange whirring or grinding sound, and when the fan starts spinning fast, the laptop vibrates. I've been reading online that it could be the ball bearings are broken, or something else, but that in any case the fan will probably need to be...
  4. ThinkGames

    Opinions on this build?

    Here are the components I plan to build my PC with. It will be used for gaming and I want to know your guys' opinion. Intel Core i7-6700k 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 4GB GDDR5 Overclocked 16GB ram DDR4 2800 Non-ECC Ram (x2 8GB) Intel Z170-PRO LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard 1TB SATA III...
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    Frontier Development Unveils Gameplay Footage For 'Planet Coaster'

    The first batch of gameplay footage for Frontier Developments' "Planet Coaster" is finally available. The game is set to come out in 2016. Frontier Development Unveils Gameplay Footage For 'Planet Coaster' : Read more
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    PC Pausing when accessing hard drive

    Having a weird issue with my PC in the last few days. PC Details are as follows CPU : AMD FX 8350 M/B : ASROCK Fatality Killer 990FX Memory : 12GB DDR3 GPU : ATI Radeon 290 The only hardware changes in the last week are the GPU, I used to run an Nvidia 680. The problem I am having is this...
  7. TexasTech

    Is below 10 Celsius too cold to operate my pc?

    Recently my heating has broke, and i do not want to replace the boiler yet. So, this has caused my house to get pretty cold (around 10 Celsius). I can see my breath in the air. In short, will turning my PC on cause moisture at this temperature? And could turning on the heat cause condensation in...
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    Wil i be able to run fallout 4

    Hi, Here's my configuration: i5 4570 Radeon 7850 8gb ram Since the minimum requirement is a radeon 7870 does it means that I wont be able to play Fallout 4 ? IF it's the case i'm thorn between buying a ps4/xbone or upgrading my graphic card. Since i've got only a 550w xfx power supply i'm a...
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    dual monitor help

    I have two monitors, a DELL S2230MX, and a DELL D2015H. I have my DELL S2230MX connected with a vga cable, and my DELL D2015H connected with a dvi adapter which adapts to a end that is red, i dont know what thats called. So my DELL D2015H says that there is no signal coming from my computer, but...
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    Help me choose a PSU

    Hi, guys. I'm looking in to buying a new PSU. I have settled on few brands/models that my chosen retailer provides. The PSU will be powering: Intel Core i5 4690k processor, nVidia GTX 770 graphics card, and 3 to 4 hard drives. MOBO is Asus Sabertooth z97 mk2 I will overclock my CPU and...
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    Looking for a Computer to run WoW/Diablo 3 on Ultra and Streaming/Photoshop.

    Hello As said in the title I am looking for a Gaming PC for World of Warcraft and Diablo 3 to run on ultra. As well as streaming/photoshop. I have a budget of $1800 - $2000 (Canadian). I am not new to PC gaming but to choosing and building a computer I am completely new to because my computers...
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    ASUS ROG Strix GTX 980 performance

    Hi everyone, I will pick a new Asus ROG Strix Gtx 980 and will use it with a new core i7 cpu combined with 8 GB Ram. I wonder whether I will be able to play Assassin's Creed Unity, Syndicate, Far Cry 4, Batman Arkham Knight and the newer games of 2015-2016 with all ultra settings at 60 FPS...
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    Is this a good combo?

    Current build: CPU: AMD FX 8120 GPU: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G RAM: 12GB Mobo: Asrock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer -------------------------------------- Due to my previous threads the past few days, I have come to the conclusion that the Intel i5 4690k is way better than the AMD FX 9590. Because of this I...
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    Need help in OCing my PC..

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bCjzLk So I plan on getting this PC but I also want to OC the AMD FX-8320, as you can see I have a XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX PSU. Would that be enough to hold it? What would CPU Cooler would you recommend? Thanks in advance
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    building a gaming machine with a r9 290 or should i wait for the 300 Series

    I am currently building a gaming rig for 1080p gaming but i recently heard of the new 300 series graphics card would it be a better option to wait for the new r9 300 series. I would like to build it as soon as possible but if it as good as AMD says ill wait.
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    Is the Acer XG270HU a good monitor?

    My build 4790k ASUS Maximus vii hero 980 ti I was looking for a 144hz 1440p monitor. The two monitors I was looking at was http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009769&cm_re=XG270HU-_-24-009-769-_-Product and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236405...
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    nvlddmkm stopped responding and has recovered.

    Full history. Most games seem to crash because of this error. I've run through all the solutions I could find online. All of my drivers are up to date on all devices. I've tried every version of my video driver, using Display Driver Remover in between each one. I've had the memory tested...
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    Best WD 3TB Drive?

    I have no idea what the difference between these three are, if anyone could enlighten me, thanks [Price doesn't really matter, all in my budget range] WD "SE" 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal HDD WD "Red Pro" 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal HDD WD "Black Series" 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal HDD
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    How many watts does my computer's volume/audio give out to speakers?

    Just looking for an estimate for a typical Dell system (Realtek high definition audio or Dell audio), how many watts is it giving out to speakers/headphones? 5 watts, 20 watts, 50 watts?
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    Does this make sense?

    I know the GTX 970 only has 3.5GB but im running two SLI so does that mean I would have 7GB? Or no? Only ask cause im not tech savy when it comes to hardware
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    Need Ethernet controller driver

    Does anyone know where I can get Ethernet controller driver. My motherboard is asrock h97m anniversary
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    R9 290 pc rebooting

    Hello! I recently bought a Gigabyte windforce R9 290. After installing the catalyst drivers my computer started rebooting. At first i thought the problem was a faulty PSU since eventvwr showed kernel power errors. After trying 3 different PSU's, new ram, DDU and a full windows reinstall i...
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    BSOD and freezing, error code 0x000000f4

    My computer has been working for 2 years with no issue and for 6 months with a new SSD. In January I decided to upgrade the CPU and Motherboard and took it to a local shop to order and install. They gave it back after 2 days and since then the PC has been unusable. It crashes all the time and...
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    BEST COOLER for i3 4150 with ambient temperature 28-35 degrees celcius

    Hi everyone I live in the Philippines with ambient temperature 28-35 degrees celcius. I have an i3 4150 processor with stock fan and im planning to replace it with a hyper 212 evo or thermaltake water 3.0 performer. Im using 5 CM sickeflows for my intake and exhaust fans (1 intake front, 1...
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    Not tech savvy at all, please help!

    Hello, I own an Acer Aspire E11. I was watching Netflix when my laptop started to freeze a bit so I decided to turn it off and back on. As I turned it back on, the opening screen came up, but once it finishes loading and it's supposed to be going to the desktop, it stays on a black screen. This...
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    New cpu and mobo will not post

    I just installed a brand new i7-4790k and a asrock h97m anniversary and the motherboard gets power and everything boots but my cpu doesn't heat up and it doesn't post it gives a no signal to my monitor I'm out of my zone here help would be much appreciated
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    Should I go for two GTX 970s, one GTX 980 or one GTX 970?

    I am not sure which card set up to go with, I'd like to play 2015 titles on good graphics while retaining a respectable (60+) FPS and I'd also like to be able to make the card set up last
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    Issue with flash player videos (I think)

    First off, If this is the wrong section, sorry! For a couple days now I have had this issue with flash player that eventually during the day(I think its usually when my computer has been on for a little bit) when I start to play flash player videos on youtube or anything that uses flash, the...
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    Will A Asus Nividia Geforce 760 2GB fit in a Galexy 3 Mid Tower?

    Hello all, Upgrading my Graphic card soon and was wondering if the Asus Nividia Geforce 760 2GB will fit in the Galexy 3 Pc case? Graphic Card http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-GeForce-DirectCU-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00DBPKEOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418242439&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+760 Case...
  30. GOM3RPLY3R

    Final Fantasy: XV Discussion

    Hello everyone. As Square Enix brings forth their next best game, FFXV, I believe it to be necessary to talk about, the Graphics of the game. My main thoughts are: -WOW, first of all -How can such detail be rendered on even a console? -What you guys think about the gameplay and graphics...
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    My cpu is not overclocking

    My cpu is g3258 and my mobo is an asus z97 ar. I tried to oc my cpu but when i do and boot up windows it isnt overclocked i did save the settings. It does let me overclock but it doesnt do it.
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    zotak nvidia gt640 2gb ddr5 vs ati radeon r7 250 1gb ddr5

    I want to know that which graphics card would be better. Zotak nvidia gt640 2gb ddr5 vs sapphire ati r7 250 1gb ddr5.
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    Are these modifications to a prior gaming PC build fine?

    pcpartpicker Options i have for motherboard: Part1Part2 The suggested motherboards (MSI Z97-GD65, GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H, ASUS Z97-PRO) all dont ship to Singapore and the local shop doesn't have them either. So i replaced it with the ASRock Z97 Extreme4 since the local shop has it but i...
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    Triple 2560x1440 monitors on single 3GB GTX 760 ?

    Hi everyone, I have a PC with a GTX 760 that has 1 Dual Link DVD-I, 1 Dual Link DVI-D, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI and max res of 4096x2160. I want to use three ASUS PB278Q running 2560x1440 (1 on DVI-I, 1 on DVI-D and 1 on DP) Do you think that will be possible on my current graphics card, at at...
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    The S.T.A.L.K.E.R series

    hey guys im huge fan of stalker game series and i was wondering what happend to it there was stalker 2 but they canceled it i dont know why but i dont want this series to die. Somebody got to step up and make stalker 2 !
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    Does better cooling increase FPS?

    I have an fx 8350 and i'm using the stock cooler and I get 63 degrees when playing games. My fps in Battlefield is around 45 on average. My GPU is Gigabyte r9 270x. My PSU is Raidmax 750W. Is it possible to get more fps with a better CPU Cooler? I'm thinking of buying the CM Hyper 212 Evo.
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    Using 'Crossfire X' option of MSI N650 (GTX650) 2GD5 OC graphics card with an AMD FX-6100 processor and MSI 970-G43 Mainboard

    Hi there everyone. I've been looking for some suggestions regarding this thread. I've been thinking of buying a MSI N650 2GD5 OC graphics card for my PC. But I'm not sure whether I'll be able to crossfire with this one. I used to know that normally it is not possible to crossfire a Nvidia card...
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    VTX R9 280X vs R9 280X Sapphire VAPOR-X OC vs ASUS Radeon R9 280X TOP

    So I want to buy new graphic card,but I can't decide between these three. VTX R9 280X - 347$ R9 280X Sapphire VAPOR-X - 416$ ASUS Radeon R9 280X TOP - 392$ I was thinking to buy ASUS but then I saw that VTX is much cheaper. So if it isn't much difference I would go for that one.I...
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    ASRock H87M Pro4 drives only work in Sata 0,1

    I am trying to get a new DVD drive going in this thing. SATA ports 0,1 are being used by two hard drives. When I boot to BIOS I can see all devices as expected in their respective SATA ports. I know also that all devices work, as do all cables, because I've swapped them around in ports 0,1 and...
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    Controller and LED question

    I am almost done with my build. I am trying to get the fans together and put in the computer. This is where my question comes from. My case can hold 8 120mm fans. I have a few spots on my mobo for fans but I bought bitfenix spectra LED's for all the extra fans. I planned on placing the extra...