PC Tech/Gaming Info Thread

[Kronik]

so i just upgraded to windows 10 and the CPU usage while watching videos issue is gone, CPU is now at around 40-50% when watching youtube videos at 4k or 60fps, so thats good.
but ran into another problem now, one of my video cards not supported by windows 10, it too old -_-
so i looking for a replacement card, looking in the classifieds but not seeing anything for sale. so i might bring in one

1080Ti?

AMD not Nvidia, already have a AMD card and AMD system.

[gencon]

How about an rx 460 4gb?

[gencon]

6 weeks old. $ 750

[Phone Surgeon]

where locally can i get a Gigabyte z97x-ud7

or something similar

[kamakazi]

Good evening.
Anyone here can recommend a dual monitor stand.
I am looking at two variants... The one that sits on the desk and the one that clamps to the desk.
I would like to know from anyone who has the clamp style how strong the desk material has to be. I am planning on a dual 24" monitor setup. Any recommendations

[Chiney]

I have the vivo triple from Amazon. Took off one arm because I'm using 2 atm. Don't be fooled by the clamp mechanism. It's bloody strong like an ox.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A02QF ... UTF8&psc=1

So the dual version would do u well. Oh and I'm using it with 27s. A really heavy version.

[kamakazi]

Is not the mechanism I'm worried about... It's the table I have to mount it on

[Chiney]

Okay

[slickrick777]

fellas have ah lil issue ah trying to sort out atm, ok well ah have my pc woth a graphics card with 1 hdmi out port, now i have my computer monitor plugged on there now when i want to output a tv series or movie to my tv i always have to go behind the pc and switch my computer hdmi cable to my tv cable, is there a device i can purchase where i can perhaps split the graphics card single hdmi port so as to switch between monitor and tv when i want to easily instead of always having to go behind the tower and switch cables all the time?...i recently purhcased this (4k model) but aint work!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3 ... UTF8&psc=1

[src1983]

fellas have ah lil issue ah trying to sort out atm, ok well ah have my pc woth a graphics card with 1 hdmi out port, now i have my computer monitor plugged on there now when i want to output a tv series or movie to my tv i always have to go behind the pc and switch my computer hdmi cable to my tv cable, is there a device i can purchase where i can perhaps split the graphics card single hdmi port so as to switch between monitor and tv when i want to easily instead of always having to go behind the tower and switch cables all the time?...i recently purhcased this (4k model) but aint work!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3 ... UTF8&psc=1

Should have just upgraded the card yes

[slickrick777]

Looking for a cheaper alternative atm!

[whudafxup11]

Looking for a cheaper alternative atm!

Just try another switch that's the easy solution it's possible that you just got a defective product.

[slickrick777]

Ok kool...i feel so cause the light on this switch didnt even come on..

[kamakazi]

I have one like that and mine works with my PlayStation and other set top boxes... Haven't tried it with my PC though.
What outputs does your current graphics card have

[1800GSRLANCER]

what y'all think about outlast II?

[slickrick777]

https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU ... 3f48bb2ce7

[1800GSRLANCER]

anyone knows where i can get 2 4gb sticks of hyper x fury 1600mhz ram new locally?

[kamakazi]

https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=15e0ecc3-246e-461d-8a37-7c3f48bb2ce7

You have a couple options but it depends on how much of a stickler you are for HDMI.

There are
dvi-d to HDMI cables/adapters
displayport to HDMI cables/adapters

Not sure if your plan is to pass through the audio. If that is the case you could potentially use another connector to the monitor and use the HDMI for the TV.

[Captain Awesome]

fellas have ah lil issue ah trying to sort out atm, ok well ah have my pc woth a graphics card with 1 hdmi out port, now i have my computer monitor plugged on there now when i want to output a tv series or movie to my tv i always have to go behind the pc and switch my computer hdmi cable to my tv cable, is there a device i can purchase where i can perhaps split the graphics card single hdmi port so as to switch between monitor and tv when i want to easily instead of always having to go behind the tower and switch cables all the time?...i recently purhcased this (4k model) but aint work!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3 ... UTF8&psc=1

You can wirelessly mirror/cast content from your PC to the TV using a Chromecast.

[SnipeR]

Those cheap HDMI switches are hit or miss. I bought a few for a client and at least four out of the set never worked properly. If you get one that works however, it would definitely solve your problem.

[gamefreak12]

Those anyone know the solution with the pc runs into problem message mines only does it when the pc is on and in sleep mode the message sometimes not so often appear and when reset everything wrk normal

[Brio]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

[fred1266]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

check to see if CPU fan spinning it could be the CPU getting to hot so it turning computer off

[Brio]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

check to see if CPU fan spinning it could be the CPU getting to hot so it turning computer off

Cpu fans fully functional

Board is a EVGA z68 FTW

I'm thinking maybe the board is defective or its underpowered

[fred1266]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

check to see if CPU fan spinning it could be the CPU getting to hot so it turning computer off

Cpu fans fully functional

Board is a EVGA z68 FTW

I'm thinking maybe the board is defective or its underpowered

ok that a strange one u don't have a spear power supply see if the same thing happening?

[Brio]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

check to see if CPU fan spinning it could be the CPU getting to hot so it turning computer off

Cpu fans fully functional

Board is a EVGA z68 FTW

I'm thinking maybe the board is defective or its underpowered

ok that a strange one u don't have a spear power supply see if the same thing happening?

I wish I did lolz

[SnipeR]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

Specs of PSU? Brand, rated power etc. Might very well be an issue with the PSU.

[Brio]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

Specs of PSU? Brand, rated power etc. Might very well be an issue with the PSU.

It's a KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W Modular 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC W/ 3-Way LED Switch

Also read on a forum that the mobo has problem with certain psu

[fred1266]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

Specs of PSU? Brand, rated power etc. Might very well be an issue with the PSU.

It's a KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W Modular 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC W/ 3-Way LED Switch

Also read on a forum that the mobo has problem with certain psu

so the forum saying it the mother board then?

[Brio]

Need some help tuners my mobo is getting power but when I try to switch on my pc lights come on and switches off immediately...also hearing a rapid ticking sound in the psu help plz

Specs of PSU? Brand, rated power etc. Might very well be an issue with the PSU.

It's a KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W Modular 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC W/ 3-Way LED Switch

Also read on a forum that the mobo has problem with certain psu

so the forum saying it the mother board then?

Apparently so.....

I'll try another psu will see hw that goes