Questions tagged [pc]
PC is an abbreviation for personal computer. Use this tag for questions about PCs as a whole. Do not use this tag along with the [desktop] or [laptop] tags.
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Cheapest GPU for Rampage II Gene 2.xx with Core i7 930
Hi I have an old computer my son wants to use for playing Fortnite, Minecraft, etc…
It currently has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 250 but it can’t play Fortnite because it doesn’t seem to support DirectX 11.
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What would be an optimal CPU to get for a Minecraft Server for around 100$ if any? (50 player server)
I started hosting a MC server on a dedicated machine at home for a week now and I wanted to get something a bit better, it runs with a few plugins - 5GB ram dedicated to the server.
So, my budget is ...
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is it good decision to upgrade to ssd?
I have a laptop having 4gb RAM with i3 5th generation, and does not have M2 slot but has CD drive. My laptop speed is very slow now so I decided to add 128gb SSD to it. The service center told me that ...
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Should I buy APU or CPU keeping in mind I will add a GPU in near future
Okay so I had finalized ryzen 5600G APU because I can't afford GPU at the moment. So I'll add a GPU after couple of years when it get cheaper.
So far, I had read that there's not much difference ...
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Which PC to choose for my studies?
I'm going to study informatics at the University. For this I want to choose a computer that is able to deal with the necessities there and is fast. I scanned the internet and stepped into the zbook ...
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Getting case fan speed from GPU temperature
In my current setup, the case fans are controlled using the CPU temperature, however, this is not the correct metric since GPU is generally hotter and is used more. I know that it is not possible to ...
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whether the AMD A6-5400B processor supports x64?
whether the AMD A6-5400B processor supports x64? does it only work on x86?
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Best and cheapest way to store around 30TB of Data
I am looking for the best and cheapest way to store around 30TB of data.
Its mostly files with the size of 150MB per file which I have to read alot, so a cloud solution doesnt really fit my needs ...
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which graphics card from the list is the best?
which graphics card from the list is the best for old games?
which graphic card is the most powerful?
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Industrial grade panel PC with a touch screen, built in GPIO and maybe even 24v switching (2 amps)
What have I done?
I've created a prototype for a system that detects the presence of an item on a conveyor, scans a barcode to the side of it and sprays it with a mix of colors by activating one or ...
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mini pc as dev server - specs?
I want a new no-noise dev server (LEMP); and I wonder what specs I should go for, how to narrow the search.
I currently use an old budget Laptop (Asus K53U) with an AMD C-50@800MHz, 1x2GB Samsung DDR3-...
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i7-4790 vs i5-6500 for JavaScript development
I'm looking for a temporary & budget PC for software development (JS with VS Code).
I found attractive and comparable in terms of price used PC models with i7-4790 (HP 800 G1 SFF) and i5-6500 (HP ...
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Is the latest 2021 Pavilion Gaming Desktop Computer a rip off?
I found a pc for 1200 bucks. But the specs seem off. only 400W power supply. bad processor. not enough ram. but I'm not sure if I'm just overthinking the quality of the pc. After all it is a nice gpu.
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What is TBD meaning in the specs of GPU?
I know that the core speed of a VGA is a number, for example: 1365 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1530 MHz ; Some GPUs have core speed is TBD. So what does it mean? I have googled around but find nothing.
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Hardware (PC parts) slotting website
I am in a need of any kind of simulation website/software that can allow a person to slot in the right parts in a PC.
For example, if you put in RAM where a graphics card should be, there would be an ...
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Docks with support for two monitors Macbook 2016 and Macbook mid 2015
I'm looking for recommendations for a dock that will support a 2K screen and one HD screen. Ideally, I want to use the same dock with my personal laptop and work laptop.
Laptops:
Apple MacBook Pro 15-...
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Will these RAM kits perform differently from eachother?
I'm looking to upgrade someone's gaming PC and was wondering if I will notice any difference between these two RAM modules on a Ryzen 5000 CPU. I'd get 4 8GB sticks so the capacity will be the same ...
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Connect PC 4k 60FPS to TV over range
I am about to move into my new appartment and I have to following problem:
I will have my desktop pc in my office room and would like to connect my 4k TV (LG, 2018 model) to my pc for some gaming on ...
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Is it possible to connect a headset as bluetooth when it is not?
I have a headset that comes with a dongle that you connect to the PC and it won't connect to the phone because it is not bluetooth in that way. SO I was wondering if there is any way to do something ...
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Gaming pc configuration
I am trying to get the best feasible PC for gaming purposes.
My budget is 1000€, so I went to a shop that gave me a 1800€ PC configuration.
The one they provide is:
The price of the one with Nvidia ...
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PS5/PC Audiomixer
I have a PS5, a PC, Speakers and a Headset. I'm looking for a device to connect all these together. I want to hear the audio of PS5 and PC at the same time with my Headset or Speakers. A button to ...
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Questions I have about my custom high-end water cooled PC before I buy
Hello Fellow PC Builders,
I have meticulously sifted through each and every component on PC Specialist in the Liquid Cooled PC builder in an attempt to build my dream PC. I do have some questions ...
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Not so expensive desktop parts (processor and gpu) recommendation
I currently have Dell 7570 15" laptop. Upgraded with 16 GB RAM, 4 GB 940MX graphics card and i7 8th gen processor.
But still my laptop struggles in playing games at even medium settings and a ...
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where to get a great PC for Blender
I'm looking for a new computer custom or pre built. I work daily with blender (cycles) as a professional 3d artist but when it comes to technical things like picking a computer I feel lost. What ...
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How can I reduce graphics card temperature?
I recently (about 2-3 months ago) brought an RTX 3070 MSI Ventus2X OC. It is a dual fan GPU and ran pretty fine at 98-99% usage at 1900MHz and gave the temperature of about 70-75 C sometimes touching ...
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Great Motherboard with Maybe Integrated Audio Chip?
I won some money so I can replace my current motherboard, Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) in which the sound stinks. I need suggestions on a replacement with the requirements below. I'll be ...
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A motherboard to fit with these components
I'm a total rookie when it comes to hardware tech news, so I'm relying on userbenchmark.com to choose stuffs. Here are the core modules of the rig I'm building:
CPU: core i3 9100F
GPU: GTX 1650S (...
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webcam with good microphone for low-volume voice for Chromebook and Windows PC
I am looking for recommendations for a webcam with good microphone for low-volume voice for Chromebook and Windows PC.
Intended use: Zoom meetings.
Audio: The person using it speaks in soft (low ...
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Large 8K and 6K resolution monitors or TVs for use as a desktop PC monitor
I'm looking, ideally, for a monitor or a similarly high quality and low latency TV with 8k resolution in 16:9 aspect ratio (7680x4320), or less preferably, but probably more realistic in the coming ...
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Simple mouse for big palms
I've above average sized palms.
I'm looking for a simple mouse which I can use comfortably for my daily purpose. And which can last longer than 1 year. In past I've tried a few big ones but they ...
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Smallest Footprint PC Case
I am looking for the smallest possible footprint PC Case to house the following components:
Standard ATX power supply - Corsair CX600M
Micro ATX motherboard - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2
Dual slot graphics ...
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Affordable laptop with metal body for durability [closed]
I need a laptop with the following requirements:
Keyboard must have a numberic keypad.
SSD or hybrid storage (small ssd+hdd).
Durable/sturdy body. Preferred metal alloy body.
Long battery life at ...
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Recommendations for UX/UI Bootcamper / newbie coder
What PC (laptop or desktop) would be good for a relatively newbie coder who'll be entering a UX/UI boot camp soon?
A little background: I'm a lifelong PC/windows users (I'm coming from the business ...
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Getting zapped by computer (not exactly but yes) [closed]
I am getting current on the screws and metal portions of my computer for some reason and it only happens when i am standing on the ground and using the tester or getting zapped by it on the softer ...
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Adding Video Card to PC: Power and Wattage Considerations
I currently have a system with an Intel CPU and an integrated GPU (see below). I am pondering adding a more powerful GPU, say, along the lines of these:
https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-...
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Want high performance CPU cooling loop to cut my Noctua NH-D15 delta-T by about 25 C
I need suggestions for a demanding CPU watercooling solution - probably a suggestion of "custom loop" components.
Problem
I just outgrew my 12 core overclocked CPU and upgraded it to an 18 ...
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Will this amplifier connect these speakers to my PC?
I found some Canton passive speakers and connected them with an audio jack cable to my PC but nothing happened.
I did some research and found out that these are passive speakers and they need an ...
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DDR4 3200 32G*2 system
At 2020.Q1 most dual channel system that support DDR4 3200 only support reduced frequency when all four DIMMs are installed. To build a dual channel PC with 64GB DDR4 3200, 2*32GB DDR4 3200 is needed. ...
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Car Radio with Android
I'm searching for a Car Radio with Android as a complete system. The Car Radio should support USB-Debugging via the PC.
Is there such a Car Radio?
Thanks.
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CPU upgrade on motherboard Pegatron Benicia 1.01?
I've never planned to upgrade my CPU. However, most of the components in my PC have been upgraded, and the CPU is now the performance bottleneck. It doesn't flinch except for gaming where it is maxed ...
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Single Board Windows PC with 4K HDMI input and 4K Output
I would like to run a multimedia windows application to run on a compact single board computer.
Here are the requirements:
4K@30fps HDMI input
4K@30fps HDMI output
2 USB 3.0
Windows OS
Powerful ...
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Can I install USB 3.0 USB bracket if my motherboard does not support USB 3.0?
I have Gigabyte GA-H61M-S motherboard and it does not support USB 3.0.
My computer case has USB and Audio module but, its not working anymore. So, I am thinking to replace it with a good quality ...
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Will the XBOX One Controller work work with my Bluetooth Mouse dongle?
I have a Bluetooth mouse "Terabyte 100031N Ultra Slim Wireless Mouse (Black)" and was planning to buy a XBOX one controller for my PC.
Was wondering if the controller needs specific Bluetooth dongle ...
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CPU recomendation for animator`s computer
I am helping my brother build a budget computer for his studies as animator.
Right now the budget is very low, so I opted to buy a good CPU to futureproof any of his needs and buy a better graphics ...
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Wait to buy a PC or buy now?
My PC died two days ago. Now I'm not sure if I should wait for a new generation of PC parts or get a new PC right away.
I have a budget of €1,5k - 2k and I'm only using the PC for gaming.
At the ...
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Should choose 32Inch or 27Inch for 2K WQHD PC Monitor?
I going to buy a Monitor, this gonna be my first monitor so I plan to get a monitor that could output Above Average Visual Experience.
Main Requirements:
2K WQHD (2560 x 1440 Resolution)
Refresh ...
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Does Intel manufacture older generations of Intel Core processors?
I recently did a little research on several different industrial embedded computers for a project that I am working on. It turns out that a lot of these industrial fan less PCs can be purchased with ...
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PC build for Robotics, Machine Learning and CyberSecurity
I'm planning to build a PC for personal use. I'm studying Swarm Robotics, Machine Learning (for robotics), and Cybersecurity (mainly hacking and pentesting).
From what I've read online, there's not ...
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<Custom liquid pc cooling> which pump I need for my loop?
I have years of experience with aircooled systems and i have build about 10 systems in my life, but now is time to upgrade my own system for first time in 6 years and im going to go all out with water ...
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What is a good computer to work with R, looping 20 millions rows?
I need to buy good computer to work with R for looping 20 millions rows without problems of memory, or cpu.
Thank you
