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    Getting strange Sound issue

    Hello! I recently upgraded from a GTX 1060 to an RTX 3060 12GB and started using it on my TV. I started experiencing a really strange sound issue where the sound will just stop randomly. It could be 2, 4, or 10 hours it’s completely random. Everything is up to date with drivers and Windows...
  2. Ognian Ognianov

    GTX 970 i7 4790 (non K) 16 gb ram 1600mhz CS2 Question

    Hello i am curious if ill be able to run CS2 with my setup for atleast 150 fps+ because im using 144 hz monitor on 1280x960 4:3 low settings This is the setup I7 4790 3.6 ghz Nvidia GTX 970 16 gb ram 1600mhz I have to mention that i have around 120 to (200+ at most times) (350 max fps) on...
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    BSOD

    Hi, my name is Levin and i use Windows 11 Pro x64 with license. My PC components: 1. Motherboard - ASRock B660M Pro RS 2. CPU - Intel Raptor Lake, Core i5 13600KF 3.5GHz box 3. GPU - PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 Figher 8GB GDDR6 128-bit 4. RAM - ADATA XPG Gammix D10 16GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16...
  4. Subareesh Krishnan R

    Solved One of the land pads of 9900K if broken.

    I unknowingly put the processor on the my mobo (MSI Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon AC) socket with bent pins. One of the pins got stuck on my processor’s land pad due to pressure. After noticing, I actually removed the pin from the land pads but the gold plate was also unfortunately chipped off (not...
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    i7-10th gen (locked version/not "k") : safe temperatures

    I recently upgraded to a core intel 10700, and replaced the stock cooler with a corsair H60 liquid cooler (single 120 mm fan edition). Before the replacement on the stock cooler I was getting temps: idle- 30-35 c / gaming- 68-82 c --- Now on the H60 I am getting temps: idle 25-30 c / gaming...
  6. mrxlfred

    I5 - 6400 Only allowing me to use 1 core

    Hello everyone! I'm not sure if anyone has actually encountered this before. But, here's the thing. I'm currently using I5-6400 (i'm only specifying this part because this is probably the only important one) which is supposed to have 4 cores. However, ever since this desktop was repaired. It has...
  7. ThePurplePanda

    Solved Intel(R) PCIe controller (x16) - 1901 error

    Hello, i recently bought a new Acer computer. Two days after i bought it and tested it (it worked perfectly) there was a problem with PCIe controller showing an error Code 10 in Device Manager. I suspect that affects my Nvidia GPU too, as it is not getting recognized and runs the integrated...
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    Solved SSD crash after Windows 10 update on Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th Gen

    Hi all, I have a laptop Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th Gen (Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7500U CPU @ 2.70GHz 2.90 GHz, 8 GB RAM). It was bought with Windows 10 OS installed on SSD 512 GB (model of the disk is SSDPEKKF512G7L). Since the 1st running, the laptop was constantly heating and fan made much...
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    Overheating—please help

    I have a Lenovo Y510P ideapad with an Intel Core i7-4700MQ, a GeForce GT 755, and a Intel HD Graphics 4600. This laptop has ran the games I want to play good for years. A couple months ago it suddenly started roaring every few seconds and freezing my game. I downloaded a program that tells me my...
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    Realtek HD Audio Controller Not Working

    Hi, So I've been currently trying to fix this problem for over 5 hours straight. Earlier today I got two sudden PC crashes where my entire PC just went to black (completely turned off without warning), and after a few seconds turned back on again, then I took off the side panel of the case and...
  11. coolhandluke

    Solved AMD 1600x vs. I5-3570k?

    Ok so I sold a build I made a while ago: I5-3570K 8GB Ram AMD Radeon 7850 2GB 1TB SSD This is the currently Build I am using: AMD Ryzen 5 1600x 16GB Ram Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon 580 8GB 1TB SSD The reason why I bring up that specific old build is because I play a lot of counter-strike and that...
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    Gaming Computer for around $600

    https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9Kw2M8 cannot find good motherboard that is compatible with an Intel i5-3570k 3.4ghz and need someone to look over my parts since this is my first gaming computer build
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    Intel P600 SSD, worth it or rubbish?

    Hi, I am soon going to be getting an intel 600p 256gb ssd, it was part of an offer with my motherboard. I have looked at some reviews and they didnt say it was that great. But im wondering if anyone else has one and how they find it? I wont be using that ssd for gaming. If I do use it then it...
  14. coolhandluke

    Solved Need Help With Potential Gaming Build!

    Ok, so I have this desktop here... I bought it from best buy: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/inspiron-3656-desktop/manuals?rvps=y http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-desktop-amd-fx-series-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive-black/4473100.p?skuId=4473100 I had a...
  15. coolhandluke

    Solved AMD Graphics Card and Intel Processor (FPS Problem)? Need Help! :D

    Ok so I have an AMD Radeon R7 7800 Series graphics card (2GB and I believe it is the 7850 ( https://goo.gl/eho7na (It's not a bad link, just shortened it; it's the amazon store page for the graphics card))) and an Intel Core i5 - 3570k ( https://goo.gl/4BjJs2 ) in this build that I have been...
  16. K

    Solved Windows 7 Network Adapter(s) Not Present

    Hi there, This is the first outlet I went to in order to try and solve my issue, hopefully I can get this thing handled soon. Over a month ago, a Windows Update caused the boot sectors in my boot drive to become corrupt. I tried anything I could without wiping the drive, but I was stuck in a...
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    New PC Build - Need Recommendations please

    Hi, Looking for recommendation on a new desktop build. Currently I have a gigabyte motherboard with intel i3 540 with 8gb ram. I've been running it since 2010 and really could do with a better build. Still got it housed in my ancient Thermaltake X case from 2005! lol So yeah you can tell I need...