Low CPU&GPU Percentage
I have found that after building my new computer, that it doesn't run games as well as I pleased. After doing some research, I found that both my GPU and CPU are running low percentages, even when the...
View ArticleLong boot times after installing GeForce GTX 760
Hi I am having trouble finding a solution to this. After installing a GTX 760 into my Jetway Ji61G motherboard the boot screen (American Megatrends screen) hangs for over a minute before continuing to...
View ArticleBought an HP XW9400 Server/Workstation
Hi I read a few of your posts a while back and was wondering.... One guy on here said that " Re: Upgrading XW9400 mobo @maniek73 - could you be more specific on what you want to do? Is it to flash the...
View ArticleMotherboard Options
Hi all, Looking at doing a new build for a mid range secondary gaming PC, Went to to look online at what motherboards are out there. . . they seem to have all had babies because the options are...
View ArticleNew build timing
Am planing on putting together a new build. The system will actually not get almost any use for almost 6 months so I could delay putting it together. Any ideas about new CPUs, motherboards or GPUs...
View ArticleNew computer not making it to POST!
I recently have started to put a build together. I put all the pieces in and now the computer will boot for 1-2 seconds and then reset. It will do this over and over until i unplug the power. The q...
View Articleoverclock on 0CT017 aka (xps 410)
i wanna know if its possible to overclock on this mobo if so please leave steps on how to do it :smile: specs are 5gb ddr2 core2 quad q6600 gtx 750ti asus oc edition 2 320 gb hdd's
View ArticleNo idea what AMD CPU would be a good upgrade
Hi guys, Recently upgraded my graphics card to a GTX 1060, which is getting the job done, but now the only low point of my PC (aside from maybe the power supply) is my CPU. Got this CPU for a low-end...
View ArticleMotherboards any good?
I recently purchased a bunch of "computer stuff" 2 of the items are mother boards. One is a MITX-845GVD "Hyper threading performance" and the other says Mars Intel PX915P/G Pro from Albatron. Are any...
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Bios Update ` Help needed
Hi, My pc status thru Sisandra Software says to update my BIOS. My current Bios version is P01.A2 I checked in the manufacture's website and new version is mentioned as P01.A4. How do i update my BIOS,...
View ArticleNew PC, USB DVD drive won't boot
Hi Guys, Just built a new PC based on the MSI Gaming 7 X99 .. however i cannot seem to boot into my removable USB DVD drive, tried all the ports - nothing. USB flash drive seems ok (but cannot load...
View Articlesome USB devices are not powered on @ boot
It's weird... I changed my mobo to Gigabyte G87 Sniper. My USB devices ever since then are behaving strangely. Some (like my keyboard and external HDD) work fine. Others (my Roccat Savu mouse and USB...
View ArticleCPU Upgrade - QX6850 not working
I am trying to upgrade a machine. The spec is: Motherboard: Foxconn 946GZ7MA-1.1-8KRSH Current cpu: e2160 Bios: 642F1P44 (this is the latest from Foxconn site) I bought a Core 2 Extreme QX6850 (off...
View ArticleLaptop not getting turned ON-HELP!
Hi, I have Asus K53SM laptop. For the past 5 days,it is not getting turned ON.Even power LED light doesn't turn ON. I have tried things like power reset,removed RAM and HDD. There was no physical...
View ArticleLosing video
Hi, I've built a machine for my dad. This isn't my machine hence my specs not reflecting it. Asus P5Q Pro Turbo Intel Core2Quad Q9400 4x Corsair Dominator 2GB DDR2 Asus EAH5770 ace A-550BR The issue is...
View ArticleComputer Hanging - Have a workaround but don't know why it works
Hello, I built my computer about 5 years ago and since it was built it has randomly hung up after some period of being on, although it seemed to only happen sometimes. By "hung up" I mean all sound...
View Articlestress cpu: core temperatures to 88°-90°
I run fpu+cpu stress test by Aida64 on Intel core 2 Duo E6750 ( Motherboard ASUS P5K ) and I noted both core1 and core2 temperature increase to 88°-90° and keep stable to these values. It's standard...
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Colored lines when booting
My PC (on G1 Z87 Sniper) developed a weird issue at startup recently. Once the PC is fully powered down (PSU turned off), first boot always end with this: The bios doesn't start. I have to press the...
View ArticleReplacing Motherboard on XPS 420
I've been planning to build a new computer for a while to run Windows XP so I can run some of my older games. Before spending the $300-500 to build a new computer, I was going to try and replace some...
View ArticleBoot/POST Problems
Hi I am dealing with an issue with a custom built PC that was running fine for the last few months until a recent crash. So what happened is I was playing a CSGO game the other day and I got a full...
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