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can a NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 1 GB handle Smite in max settings? sorry if this is a dumb question im new to pc gaming

(in retrospect a wall of text by an idiot sorry) so like an idiot a year ago i bought a best buy rig (i said to myself i don't need to go make a custom build online, it should be fine, the BB rig should be customizable, woops) this rig was the gateway DX4885-ub3a i5 4440 with win 8 8gb ram 1TB...

Hello, I'm assuming this is the most common errors with Bios update. I have a Gateway FX6860 desktop with A02-A2 bios version. I need to install the new A03-A3 drivers from the Gateway site, however I get the "ROM file size does not match existing BIOS" error. It seems like file sizes don't...

I'm about to order my PC parts to build my own PC. But I'm a little paranoid about the PSU. PC part picker says I will use an 'estimated 410W' and I'm gonna buy a 500W PSU. Is that gonna be enough to run my build? I was originally gonna buy a 600W PSU but opted for a cheaper one to get a better...

This... Is... Ridiculous... Let me just copy and paste an example or two, directly from the New Egg Website. DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133 MHz DDR3...

Before you declare me insane: I have a lovely small/light M$ keyboard I carry around with my laptop. No problem there. I also have a huge, very heavy IBM keyboard that I love to use at my work desk. I've carried it around with me since I got it mid/late 90s. It really is that good! Nice...

An out-of-frequency problem occurs where the computer is being asked to display an image at a higher refresh rate than is supported by the monitor. This is a hardware saving step, as displaying an unsupported refresh rate on a monitor can damage the components therein, rendering it potentially...

hello, my computer crashes when im gaming. well not that much when im literally ingame, but when im out of the game and i change to other lobby's or so. thats when i crash. or when i minimize the game. i had that kind of same problem like 3 weeks ago but then i re installed all my drivers and...

Hey. I am upgrading from a Corsair CS750M PSU to an AX860. In my custom built computer, the cables from the CS750M still remain, minus the motherboard and CPU wires of course, as they're part of the PSU itself, which is obviously not in my computer anymore. My question is this. When the AX860...

Ever since I bought my Benq XL2420TX monitors, I have not felt like I have actually been seeing true 120hz. I never noticed an increase in framerate like how I can when I see a 60-120fps gif or video. I have been messing with some of the settings recently and found something that my monitors...

Hello, I have made revisions to a previous build that I was planning to buy and I was hoping that you guys could give me some pointers. I am aware that the i7 processor is a bit too much but I was wondering if it really was that pointless to have it in my build. Thanks in advance! Link...

If i'm running the same HDD on a different computer ( meaning, different board and mobo only ) with an OS in it, will it run? Another thing, can i use a HDD with an OS in it as my D: without reformatting?

Hey all, I'm wondering if this graphics card that I have MSI R9 270X GAMING 2G Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card Found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761 Would be able to run an eyefinity display...

Hey all, I'm upgrading my old HDD to a new HDD and SSD. I want to put Windows 7 OS and my most played games on the SSD. I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate some feedback on: 1. I'm reinstalling windows on the new SSD with a box copy (retail?) version of Windows 7. When I...

Hey guys, Just got a Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD and want to do a clean install of Windows 8 64bit on to it. However, when I get to the 'Where do you want to install windows?' screen, I get the error message: 'Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This computer's hardware may not support...

So I tryed to install a new steam library on my ssd and it gave me this message "New steam folder can not be the drive root". If anyone could help me that would great thanks

hello i just finished building my gaming pc :D i haven't got windows 7 yet and would like to know what i can do to check if everything is functioning correctly i have turned it on, it all seems to be working my MB if it helps Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ps my front fan is not spinning, is it meant...

Tom's hardware comes up frequently when I search for information on Google but most of the time the threads are locked. This is a very large mistake. Many times I have come across threads which have incorrect or outdated information but as they sit in Google and continue to build strength as...

I play bf4 alot and i'm looking for a mechanical gaming keyboard but i don't know which one to buy, my budget is around $150 and i was wondering in your experience what keyboard in that range is the best for gaming?

I recently built a new pc and set the computer to download the OS into the ssd. the problem is that most programs download into the C drive (the ssd) and boot from there. My hdd which is 2 tb is where i would like them to boot from but for some programs i can't so i want to change my hdd drive...

Im making my first build and when I start up my PC (note I haven't installed my monitor yet or the video card) the fans and LED lights turn on but no beeping sounds! I have external speakers but no monitor or video card as of yet (there on back order went out f stock) Is the mother board or CPU...

I am looking at two different coolers for my i7 870 as my current one is not cutting it. The one I am interested in is this(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103195). I was wondering what the big difference is between the 120V and the 120XL. I am also worried about...

Hi there guys, hope i get more responses on this post than my last one as that was a flop for adive lol. I had 12 fans on order as mentioned in the title. I will have 6 on a 360mm rad in push/pull config at the top of my case, 4 in push/pull in the bottom, then one in the middle and an exhaust...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?) McAfee says MSHTA.EXE is a suspicious script when I open USER ACCOUNTS, what is it, is it OK -- Roger & Shirley Evans rogie@bigpond.com 0417356971

Would this system run GTA IV, Skyrim, Battlefield 3 and Crysis 3? CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)...

I bought this gorgeous modular case months ago for a new build. That build never happened. I got it and have only assembled it. This case has never been used and comes with tons of extra panels and inserts and parts from CaseLabs. The case is powder coated white and can handle more than 2...

I'm building a new computer and was wondering what games this build would be able to run? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BniF My budget is roughly around 560 so if you have any better ideas please add them :)

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Hi! I'm using Norton System works and is great except when the anti virus software scans my system and finds either a virus or ad/spyware and is incapable of either repairing, deleting or quarantining it! I'm aware...

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?) Hi, DELL 2400 DIM w/SONIC CD WRITER I transferred several files from my HDD to a recordable CD-R disk, using drag and drop. Then I followed the instructions to actually save them to the CD. I did and was successful! But the next...

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/23/world/europe/23oslo.html Our thoughts go out to our Norweigian friends in Oslo. This is just senseless ...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage (More info?) Hi. When I go to "Start" then "All Programs" the program list is very slow appearing, just showing a blank white box for several seconds. Thanks, Neptune Bill

" :hello: " So I was looking over my wireless settings and had a question I was unfamiliar with. :) I am currently using the Hex 64/40 bit but should I change it to 128/104 bit Hex /Ascll for a more secured setting :ouch: ? I had always used the old setting for yrs since I am in a very rural...

Hello, I just bought a new sidewinder x5 mouse for my pc running windows 7 home premium 64 bit. However I can't get it to run the installer for the software due to a compatibility issue but on the windows site...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?) When I start up my Lap top i get the message. apihm.exe message. any ideas how I can remove this?

Hello, I am working on a Asus A8M2N-LA motherboard that i fully upgraded, was not tested before upgrades but was told it was working. Upgraded is as follows: 1: 3400 Sempron upgraded to 4200 dual-core (yes Asus site says this MB will do it) 2: 400W Corsair PS 3: Nvidia 8400GS video card 4...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?) My pc keeps suddenly restarting all by itself. I get an error report back saying it's a driver issue but how do I know which driver is causing the problem? And then how do I fix it? Please help!

I'm always keeping my eyes open for better Hardcore cooling solutions that are fun. :twisted: Whats the largest radiator made to work with a computer that you can buy?

Hello all I am having huge issues with FTP This is what happened - Ive been using VPS servers for a while, and I of course, connected to them via filezilla. Usually, when I press the connect key, It takes 1-3 seconds (MAX) to load up, authorize everything, and to load the directories. And I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) Is windows xp pro fully compatable with amd athlon 64 processers, or is there any known issues.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) hiya guys, ive come across this problem and i really dont know what to do about it I got windows xp installed, and a few weeks ago, i put in another hard disk (maxtor sumthing sumthing), now the problem is, when the...