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My computer has recently stopped working. Everytime I start the pc, it goes past the bios, then it gets stuck where the space character is blinking white on a black background. I can use ctrl alt del to restart the pc but then the same thing happens again. Occasionally, after restarting...

Some one is selling this MB very cheap including a 4690k cheap. It has 3x PCI-E x16 and 4x PCI-E x1 However, there is a problem with the PCI-E lanes. He broke the 2nd lane completely and the 1st lane is missing the clipper at the end. Im considering grabbing this for someone knowing they...

I got this psu for free but it's missing 2 cables and I'm considering buying new cables for them. The ones I'm missing are the PCI express and something called 4+4 CPU cable. Not sure what this cpu cable is used for as I've tried the psu and my pc is working except I have no GPU. I was...

My hyperX 3K 120 is going bad now and im getting a refund form the shop. They offered me the following: 1) Samsung evo 750 120gb Bulk (MZ-750120Z) 2) Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB OEM (Marvell 88SS1074) 3) Money back. ------------------ 4) I could perhaps ask for HyperX Fury SSD 120GB (SF-2281)...

I did the stupid thing of playing with my psu while my pc was on and I think some of my 4 hddnow are damaged. My setup is 3 hdd in raid (think it was raid 01, cant really remember since its so long time ago I configured them). And one disk was normal windows is installed on the raid hdd. I m...

Hi My brother wants a new gaming pc (sometimes for making music). I would like to have some ideas what to go for. He has a laptop now and will need everything new except for monitor, keyboard,mouse and headset. 1) is it wise to base it on skylake or should i focus on putting the money on a...

Hi What is the difference between the 4 lanes where you can install your memories in? I have 2x8Gb memories and wounder if there is a difference between installing them into lane 1 and 3(black) vs 2 and 4(gray)? I assume that my memories are meant to be installed in either black or gray and not...

Hello Ill be visiting UK for the first time in my life 23. feb. and Ill only stay there for 2 nights. I booked a hostel in Rumford. What is the cheapest transport method in UK? I have to transport to London city and later on to Birmingham. I have no clue of the expenses. I just need some...

Hello. Is it worth getting a 970gtx now after all that 3.5GB issue, or should i wait for next gen or something? The strix is on 14% discount, other 970s are on 17% discount Thanks

Hi I have a brand new NH-U12P SE2 Noctua CPU cooler laying around for little over a year now (got it for free from someone but I have only a gaming laptop). I recently bought an Asus Z97 pro gamer lga 1150 MB (ordered, still not shipped). I was thinking of using an AIO air cooler, however...

Hello Since it's "black friday" there are some discounts here and there. I have been waiting to upgrade my pc for a while (was originally waiting for xmas deals) and now there is a discount on intel i5 4690k (23%) and MSI Gaiming 7 mb (17%). Right now the MSI G 7 costs exactly the same as...

Hi I'm looking to install new rams into my laptop. Just wondering how I could measure the difference between the new and old one? What kind of program/software do I need, and how do I know which one is better? I mean do the programs test data input/output per second or something? Thanks!

Hello. I finally sold my pc today, hurray! My original thread: http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=67091 Aside from the blunder I did of giving away 2gb rams that I had borrowed, I'm considering now to buying a new PC. The pc will be primarily for gaming and programming(java/c). I...

Hi! I've been in the computer world a long time, but come to think of that I actually never done a disk benchmark before. What kind of program do you recommend? I've tried to search for CrystalDiskMark, but I've read from many users that it also installs spyware... Any recommendations? Thanks!

Hi! I'm currently trying to sell my old gaming pc. There is potentially a buyer, however, he isn't convinced that my pc is good enough for DayZ. He plays mainly DayZ. I have no idea what or how much DayZ requires, and since I don't have the game myself, I can't test it. However, I do have...