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So, I'm fairly new to the concept of overclocking processors and I was wondering if overclocking this old processor for better performance is worth it. I usually play casual games that don't require very high end processors such as team fortress or half life, but I'd prefer a bit higher frames...

So, I'm sure this has been brought up before but it seems I'm either not understanding the answers, or people aren't answering it in the way that makes any sense to me. I have an ASUS STRIX 1080ti OC 11GB and need to connect it to my RX 750i power supply, which came with 2 of the following...

Hi everyone i know 1100t is an old cpu by now but i have this problem. I already applied thermal grease to my cpu, i have the stock cooler, my case has a lot of coolers that make a good air flow even though my cpu temp raises to 70 celsius degrees causing performance flaws. I downloaded HW...

just got a new laptop and somehow I ended up with a login/lock screen ( not sure which ) when I turn it on that requires the password . what I would like to do is get rid of the password stage if possible or at least change the password to a pin. the only thing I can see to change is the sign...

So I built this PC and it worked perfectly for 3 weeks without any issues. Then I was gaming one night and it suddenly turned off on me and wouldn't turn back on. I tried replacing the PSU, reinstalling the RAM sticks and GPU. I made sure all the cords connected in the motherboard were secure...

I am building a custom industrial PC with i7-7700 (non OC) and ATX motherboard cooled by stock cooler or other air based coolers. This system will be deployed in an industry where system is 1. Prone to dust 2. No air conditioning so ambient temp will be around 40 degree Celsius. The system...

So I recently bought my lil bro a computer, but almost instantly we faced some problems when he tried to run "Steep". His build is the following: Intel Core i5-7400 Kaby Lake EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC Gaming ASUS Prime B250M-Plus, Socket-1151 Crucial DDR4 2400MHz 16GB Windows 10 When...

Hi guys. I decided to upgrade my rig recently and was after doing some research, found out that the MSI GTX 1060 requires a 8 pin connector rather than the usual 6 pin. I would like to ask the community for some help (because I'm a noob in customizing my pc) and really don't know much about...

What is the recommended PSU wattage needed for a gtx 950ti psu (single fan version)? Would a 300 watt psu be enough?

Surface PRO 4 Win 10 Bitlocker with TPM recovery key backed up (and I have a printed copy in front of me) Automatically boots in to Bitlocker recovery. Message says : You need to enter your recovery key because Secure Boot has been disabled. Either Secure Boot must be re-enabled, or Bitlocker m...

So the long story short; I've got the following but I'm unsure on the Motherboard; - Intel i5 K7600 Kaby Lake - 16Gb Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000Mhz - Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming I'm buying my goods on ebuyer.com as I get most of my stuff on there and can't be bothered to make loads of...

Hey guys i am building a coffin case and need some suggestions on fan placement anything helps. Thank you

Is there a program to completely turn off a monitor (like pressing the power button and not putting it in sleep mode) because my main monitor doesn't let me turn it off with out pulling the plug unless a signal is detected (when the PC is powered on). Also preferably one that automatically turns...

Hello guys! I am having a hard time with my pc. First of all this is my config: 4 gigs of ram in 4x1gb. Gtx 560 ti gainward 2gb, intel q8400 not overclocked /w vanilla cooler. Im having many issues now even with basic games like CS:GO, im gaving fps drops with lowest settings etc. My question...

I just bought this mouse: http://www.gigabyte.us/Mouse/M6800#ov now i think its defective... when i use the wheel up it goes off and i hear the sound effect for when you insert new usb, then i see down that it`s installing drivers for it... mouse wheel down and it`s not working again. Im using...

Hello Everyone, I'll start off saying i have tons of storage on my system. everything had been great for many years (well since i built the pc in 2011 old but still extremely viable). I've been paranoid about loosing data for ages when i had hard drives fail on me so a lot of my stuff gets...

I recently bought new 8gb x2 ddr3 1333ghz ram for my cyber pier desktop but I put them in correctly and it boots but doesn't turn on someone help! Thanks

https://www.asus.com/ph/Motherboards/H81MD/HelpDesk_CPU/ I saw the 4790k section it has no note on does this mean it's compatible with this mobo tell i want to be sure about it And if this isn't compatible How about I7 6700k for Asus H110M-A or D D3 1151 And are they really compatible...

So i was playing some trackmania, and then this happened: https://gyazo.com/06939b54452ac982dc69a23d32613626 it rebooted my pc, and now it seems to be working fine. Do i have to be worried for something? my specs are: nvidia evga gtx 670 i7 3770k 16gb ddr3 ram new corsair rm750i psu

Me and a group of 5 friend played GTA V for the past 4 hours and i was recording it all and right at the end as we were gonna call it a night a modder crashed my game and i lost all 4 hours of footage. there has to be a way to recover it. anything?

I have dell precision t5500 and I have gddr 5 graphics card and I want to ask that will my graphics card work on ddr3 motherboard(dell precision t5500) Thanks

Hello people I'm stuck between all these liquid coolers.. I've researched reviews on all of them but no concrete answer is found.. I wanted to know if any of u guys own one of these or which one do u guys recommend... whats the difference between them anyway?? my budget is around $110 also noise...

Hi TH users. I am building a PC, my budget cant go anyfurther, which means i can only get parts at the same price or spare some of the parts in one section to get better ones in another section. The pc will only be used for gaming, my mind is also focused on the future (4k and vr gaming) Is...

Is there a way to add media to clear tech tvL15? Some are built in, with an media option. Is there a way to update an older tv so it can play media?

does something like DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source: d:\sources\install.wim /LimitAccess exist for windows 7 ? sfc /scannow returns an error after 6% saying Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation. [After the windows logo computer stops on a...

So i have a secondary rig for when i'm not at college and i want to see if you can spot the bottleneck (I'm updaating it tomorrow to the fx-8350 w 8gb of ram and the rest is the same. just rebuilding with old parts) so here we go... Athlon II x4 630 2.8ghz 4, count them 4 whole gigabytes of...

Need to shave £50-80 off so i can also get a monitor My current build is here: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/spchee/saved/ZYTBmG

At the main floor I have a Router linked to a Powerline adapter with a cable. On the second floor I have another adapter linked to my PC. I installed it a week ago and it worked fine until yesterday. Its says that the Ethernet Doesnt Have A Valid Ip Configuration and it has a yellow warning...

i've ordered a 'used' HTC vive and understand i won't be able to redeem any games it came with. What software do you guys use ? just looking to get some advice on what useful software or resources to use? thanks

http://www.anandtech.com/show/10698/samsung-announces-960-pro-and-960-evo-m2-pcie-ssds what is the diffence between interface and form factor? i have read several web pages : http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/understanding-m-2-the-interface-that-will-speed-up-your-next-ssd/...

Hi guys, What's the best gpu between GTX 1060 3GB GTX 1060 6GB GTX 970? Is there a BIG difference between the 3GB and the 6GB one? If yes, how much? I'm mainly looking to play H1Z1, everyone has a 970 and it's running good, some have told me that the GTX 1060 is better but i'd like to have so...

Hi, *Pardon me if this is the wrong place to talk troubleshooting, feel free to direct me :)* >Specs are at the end For the last year I always had 40-45fps (gpu usage at 99%), never had any problems. Last day I'm playing as usual and suddenly the game drops at 18-20 fps with GPU usage at 35%...

I need to have a backup of photos and videos, 1Tb It's okay. I'm undecided between these: • Western Digital Elements • Samsung/Maxtor M3 • Toshiba Canvio Basic In your opinion what is better and more reliable?

Hey everyone. So when i play rust i get lag spikes like every ten seconds and when i am fighting someone or in a town it freezes and unfreezes every 10 seconds. I have like 70 fps and then it goes from 70 to 5 and goes back up again. If you have any suggestions on what i could do, i would...

So my father in law gave me a computer that i had built for him last year. He got got a laptop and decided he didn't want it anymore. Specs Windows 8.1 64bit msi mobo military class 4 with crossfire support Amd a10-7700k with r7 graphics Evga 600w 600b psu 1tb hdd 4gb ram My question...

Should i spend the extra $10 on ddr4 3000mhz ram instead of 2133mhz? Thanks!

Hello there. I'm in need of serious help right now. I accidentally turned off the power from the outlet during the laptop(Asus N55s) were shutting down. Now it won't start. If I push the power button, the laptop power led will flash for a second, when the led stay lighted, the laptop won't...

I am building my first pc. It wil mainly be used for gaming and some modding. Was wondering if anyone would know approximately how well it will work out. Processor: intel core i5 6600k. 3.5gh Motherboard: gigabyte ga-z170-hd3 Atx lga1151 Memory: g. Skill aegis 8gb...

I am looking for a mid tower case that has efficient air movement and easy assembly. And mid tower cases you guys recommend that is about 50~60 dollars?

Hi Guys, From some times my system is acting weird it restart when i play games for like 20-25 min or less some times.On normal usage like browsing or movies system doesn't restart. Specs (Core i5 2500k, GTX 660 2GB, Corasir vs650 watt, Intel dh67cl mobo, 4g ram, Cooler master 212 hyper air...