Xigmatek

Page 2 - Forum discussion tagged with Xigmatek.
  1. V

    Error code 0x80070057 On trying to install windows 10 clean

    Hi there im out of options and dont know anymore what to do. So i have bought an sdd and tried to format via usb everything seems good so far until i came to advanced tab and choose wich partition should i delete and format so i tried to delete every partition and make new ones and format so...
  2. P

    Urgent GPU problem

    When I plug in my GPU my cpu fan doesn't spin and light on my MB and GPU start flashing. How do I fix this? My GPU is a EVGA gtx 1080 FTW, my MB is a GIGABYTE H110-S2HP and my power supply is a Corsair VS650
  3. M

    Do I need cooling on my ssd?

    Hello! I have a mass storage (690gb) ssd from sandisk, and my hardware monitor tells me that it is 30° C (~86° F). I am not sure if this is accurate or not... but that leads me to my question. Do I need a fan blowing on my ssd? I have a custom mini itx case and there is no air moving on the ssd...
  4. M

    Buying new pc

    Hi guys, I am buying new pc and I need some advice for mobo and cpu. GPU: GTX 970 4gb RAM: 8gb PSU: XFX 650w 80+ gold SSD: 250gb samsum, i am not going to buy HDD , it will be enough So , what mobo should I get? I want to go on intel, and I am thinking between i5 4460 and i53570k. I am not...
  5. R

    Is a gtx 980 for 315 dollars worth it?

    Hi guys, right now there's a store where i live (sweden) selling an asus gtx 980 turbo 4gb for about 315 dollars, is it worth buying that or should i get an rx 480 for about 350 dollars or a 1060 for about 400 dollars, i am on quite a tight budget and i would like to upgrade my psu too... I...
  6. E

    Angelica2, new fx 8350, heatsink no bracket clips on motherboard.

    I cant find a way to use the heatsink that came with the new cpu upgrade. No brackets on the motherboard. Cant seem to find a retention bracket or adaptor, for what i beleive is an AM3-b? Is there an adapter for the 4 screw holes so i can clip in this heatsink or any other ideas? Current old...
  7. V

    Winzip still on Windows explorer after unistalled

    I recently installed win-zip on my computer. Then i decided to uninstall. I deleted all the program files. I even went in the windows registry and deleted corresponding keys. It doesn't appear on the list of installed programs.Yet for some reason on my file explorer it still shows the win zip...
  8. Yudhbir Singh

    Trouble Finding a New Monitor

    Currently, I'm having trouble picking myself out a monitor. I'm looking for one with 1920x1080 res, built-in speakers, around $100-$150, has an HDMI port, and is 23". The problem is whenever I find myself a monitor meeting my requirements, the reviews end up saying its speaker quality is poor...
  9. M

    Questions about future build

    Hello! I have a few questions about my current build, and my future build. My current build is the following: CPU: AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core. GPU: Radeon HD 7950 RAM: 2x Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8GX 8GB (16G total) Motherboard: GA-990XA-UD3 I am going to upgrade my GPU (Radeon HD 7950) to the...
  10. L

    DX 12 to Fermi

    Hello...what I have is not exactly a problem, more of a question...I read FERMI GPUs will get DX 12, but I kinda did not and I am waiting for it and the new games that'll feature this API...having a GT 630 isn't the most ideal solution, but I still use it for now, until I buy a laptop with a...
  11. DarkTron

    GTX 970 upgrade to SLI or not?

    Hey guys. I bought my PC about 11 months ago. You can see the specs below. I own one 24 inch 1080p monitor but I'd like to buy a second one, 27 inch or more, probably with 1440p. But to run games like Rise of the Tomb Raider, Just Cause 3 or GTA V in 1440p my single Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming...
  12. Drag0n_

    Windows 10, Any Way to Get Cheeper?

    I have Windows 10 on a pre-built PC, but I plan to get a custom sometime and Windows is so expensive. Is there anyway I can get Windows cheaper? One way I've thought of that might not work is download the Windows 10 Install Tool and download windows onto a USB from my pre-built, from there...
  13. sven_rosencrans

    403 - Unauthorized access when checking PM, can't reply

    I've noticed for a while that whenever I try to view my notifications that I receive a "403 - Unauthorized access" message. I thought it was an intermittent issue so I waited but I noticed it's still an issue I see. I've reset my password. I've reviewed similar posts but I don't see that I'm...
  14. J

    Need 16gb ram recommendation for AZrock z87 pro4

    Here's my other spec if it matters: Intel core i74770k CPU @ 4.3 ghz GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan
  15. M

    Is uninstalling drivers before updating your gpu safe?

    I don't know much about computers nor how drivers work. Does uninstalling old drivers before an update allow the gpu to function?
  16. S

    my DVD CD play will not play disc on a Toshiba Satelite P55-A5200 what do I do

    I have a Toshiba Satellite P55-A5200 laptop with a CD/DVD player. I insert the CD/DVD, I can hear it starting up and making noise, but then nothing happens. What do I need to do to play these disks?
  17. D

    How long does website (forum like ) keep asked questions

    I asked a question in a website - "askfreelegaladvice.com" The website is not a forum , but the website says they might publish my question . I emailed them to know how long they keep asked questions. But no reply was found. My problem is that when i asked the question no reply was send to...
  18. B

    Computer powers up but doesn't boot

    Specs: MB: MSI z97 Gaming 5 Processor: i5 4670k Hard drives: 120gb pny ssd and 2tb seagate barracuda PSU: Corsair cx750M Ram: Avexir Blue core 8gb Ddr3 (2x4) Graphics card: EVGA 980ti superclocked ----------------------------------------- As the title states, my computer won't boot. After a...
  19. J

    I need some help in choosing a good z170 overclocking board to go with 6600k.

    as the title sais, I need some help in choosing a good z170 overclocking board to go with 6600k. I need to go no more then $160 and i would love to stay under $120(so i can buy a gtx 950 instead of a 750 ti). my 1st 3 choices im looking at right now are: #1. MSI Z170-A PRO, its on sale for $80...
  20. C

    525W For MSI GTX 970?

    I'm on an Aurora R3, with 2660k and currently SLI 450 GTS. But I'm swapping the sh!t SLI and going with a 970. (970 is final, please no AMD fanboys coming in with their horsepucky). I can order a 875W PSU from from Dell for 150$ + the 350$ for the GPU. Would the 525W be enough? Do you think...
  21. C

    Micro stuttering. in Windows 10

    Hello everyone. i have a problem with my pc. recently i have been having alot of micro stuttering... not just in games but youtube video's to... my whole pc... i was wondering if anyone knew what was going on and try to help me fix this.... if anyone would help it would be Much MUCH...
  22. Skasgardi

    Opinion on PC Build?

    Hey everyone, I'm just asking about everyone's opinion on my upcoming PC build that I have planned. I want to make a Gaming PC with editing capabilities. I really want this PC to be as future proof as possible. My budget is around the $3000 price point (I live in Australia so prices for the...
  23. N

    Console Gamer.... making the big splash with 4k gaming

    Hi Guys/Gals I'm avid console gamer. Looking to make the switch over to PC 4k Gaming. Wife hooked it up with a 4k monitor. I'm looking for build advice on parts to build the ultimate 4k gaming rig. All the help will be greatly appreciated. I know it will cost some money, but that's not an...
  24. J

    Computer freezing without blue screen

    hello, So i built a computer of my own for the first time, it has almost 2 months old. And i installed windows 8.1 first and then i updated to windows 10, i started to have crashes and freezes and i thought it was because of windows 10 so i switched to windows 8.1, but i still have the...
  25. M

    HELP!!!!!!! BEST AFFORDABLE processor for gaming!!!!!

    Hey Guys, please help I'm looking for a very cheap processor for gaming. Especially that can play GTA V, dota2, CSGO, and many more hardcore games. Also please suggest me a mobo for it and also a Video card and please provide me links for that. (I dont care if it doesn't play well with high...
  26. Z

    Whole Town Gets High Ping Spikes.

    Every day people in my town (Including me and 5 of my friends who i play games with) have high ping for about an hour, usually I'll have 30~ to CSGO Competitive servers, whereas when this happens it will jump to 200-300. It never happens at the same time, but it happens to everyone at the same...
  27. U

    GTA V Won't Go Past 34 FPS?

    Hello everyone! I have a bit of an issue that is ruining GTA V for me. So here's he problem. I used to be able to play GTA V with 50 FPS and every setting set on Very High or Ultra, now, my game will never even go past 34 FPS. For example, even when I look up into the sky or straight at the...
  28. E

    Connecting PC to TV - Edges are Cut Off

    Im using an AMD card and am connecting my PC to my TV just for kicks and giggles - I wanna see what it's like playing games on it. However, tons of the screen is cut off - the taskbar, the left and right sides of the screen. It TV setttings --> PC settings, it tells me auto adjust is not...
  29. O

    Can i Upgrade

    I have a AMD AMD A6-4455M 2.10 ghz processor and wanted to upgrade it so what processor if any can i upgrade to
  30. jonnyapps

    How do I wire the back of an RCA connector?

    Hi, I want to wire up some RCA connectors to run to my amp. Can someone please explain to me where I wire the negatives for each speaker, referring to the picture below? It looks to me like both left and right speaker's negatives BOTH go on the loop in the middle? Many thanks,
  31. D

    Laptop Secondary HHD Detected Only Occasionally

    I have an ASUS A43S laptop and it was getting to the end of its life span with long expired warranty. I thought why not revive this guy with an SSD, so I did, I swapped out the old HHD for an SSD, for additional storage I took out the CD-Rom bay and replaced it with a new secondary storage HHD...
  32. M

    Screen gets white pixel stripes when exceeding certain warmth

    First of all, before I go into explaining the white pixel problem, I wanna tell you about problems I had even before this. It could be important information why I got this problem. So I've bought a new computer. (Almost, only the HDD and RAM is still the same.) I've installed everything and...
  33. V

    Old CPU New Motherboard

    Alright so I have a lenovo h520s with an intel core i5 3330, and 4 gigs of ram would I be able to take the cpu out of the factory made lenovo and be able to put it in a new motherboard of my choice? PS: sorry if i'm in the wrong section
  34. K

    Computer not booting

    Hi, So my bf's computer started continuously going into startup repair mode. Like earlier in the day it was functioning normally, it was found off and then would not start up and instead just had a startup repair loop. It's a custom build and drive is a samsung ssd. Tried normal methods like...
  35. newbie Admin

    DHCP server scope on different subnet

    I may have word the title misleading but please bear with me. I am looking for a way to assign Windows 7 client a subnet and allow it to grab any ip from DHCP scope. On my Windows Server DHCP I configured it to be superscope with 4 subnets (no real reason beside categorizing them for...
  36. S

    Compatibility : Corsair 8 GB DDR3 on Gigabyte H81M-S

    Hi Folks, I already have a 4GB DDR3 RAM which was preinstalled when I bought this assembled PC. I would like to expand the Memory. I have found a good deal for Corsair 8 GB DDR3 Desktop Ram CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10. Would that be compatible with my Mobo Gigabyte H81M-S My Current S/M Config Intel...
  37. N

    My headset keeps unplugging it self. Help please.

    I have the razer kraken 7.1 headset (usb) and I've had it for like 2 years and it has worked fine untill now. The problem I'm having is that the headset disconnects if I just make the slightest of movements. It then immediatly reconnects but it's too late because then the audio for the game I'm...
  38. JMacDPD

    Which Headset? - before I go insane!

    Hello all, I'm in physical pain over a decision between 4 headsets. They will be primarily used for PC Gaming and that is what I want to revolve my decision around. I play just about anything from open world wonders to competitive shooters but lean more towards the latter. These are the ones...
  39. H

    Noob question about Graphics card

    So im completly new to this , excuse my stupidity :D i wanna know whats the difference between graphic cards for examply whats the difference between GTX 750 and GTX 980 do the graphics look better on the 980 ? or its just the performance ? 2nd question: i have an i5 4670 processor and EVGA...
  40. Y

    deepcool maelstrom 120t vs hyper 212x

    I want to oc my i5 4690k to 4.4ghz. So which cooler will good for it? Deepcool maelstorm 120t or cooler master hyper 212x