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What is the best route to transfer data (or use my current HDD) on a new build? My old mobo got fried due a a surge in a thunderstorm and I don't have a comfort of backing up or transferring with a cable. I do care for software, mainly emails, pictures and documents.Can I make new PC look the...

I will be reusing my SSDs and HDD on my new build. I will do a clean install of OS but how do I know my other SSDs and HDD are clean?

So I'm currently in the research stage of building my very first computer. I'm wondering if there are words of advice out there for any step of the process? Examples: Reliable parts info, What I should put the most effort and money into, any shortcuts or longcuts I should take, and of course...

Hi! What are some ways I can keep a new laptop (XPS 13) running fast? I want to have this laptop for a while and want to take care of it. I don't game too much, but I still want to preserve its performance so I can enjoy my machine for a long time. :) Cheers! -Miles

Hi all, I am wanting to build a PC for VR use with the HTC Vive. I've researched tons and compiled a list of parts that I THINK will work, but I am a nub at this so best to ask for advice. Ok below are the parts I have been looking at so far: CPU: AMD FX-8300 Vishera Mobo: Asrock 990FX Extreme...

Hi everyone. So I've ordered all of the parts for my new tower (Just waiting for the Motherboard to arrive), but I'm not sure on which OS to buy for it. I've been using Windows 7 for as long as I can remember, and so if feasible I just want to buy another OEM for the new tower, but after doing...

Hi Tomshardware! My new PC have been working (almost) flawlessly, until now, as it has begun getting some trouble doing certain things. The one thing i would like an answer to in this thread, is that my PC wont install specific software. It is not all kinds of software. Skype, Steam etc. will...

Hi :) I'm looking to buy a new laptop to use for writing, homework and occasionally gaming. If it's possible to find a good laptop that suits my needs under my price range, I'd be happy with that :D I would prefer for it to be rather portable and light as I'll be moving it around a lot. Some of...

Hi, I've just finished my new build and performed a clean install of windows 10. What are the best programmes and utilities to protect and keep my my PC running smoothly? This is a gaming PC if that makes a difference. Thanks for reading.

Will be finishing up my build in the next few weeks and was wondering of some good component/diagnostic testing software for the ram,processor etc. Thanks

Hi all! I'm replacing my broken Samsung NP350-V5C. It had an i5 3rd Gen CPU, I'd upgraded the RAM to 8GB, and I'd replaced the ODD with a 250GB SSD. It never was the same after replacing the ODD with an SSD and began a slow and painful decline. I'd appreciate any tips or advice on picking a new...

I just have a quick question that I cant find the answer to anywhere, What is the fastest bus speed out there? And, what motherboard would this be found on, please include price if you know it. The processor socket does not matter yet as I am looking for motherboard first.

I absolutely love building PCs and low planning how to build them. I was wondering whether anyone would be able to supply me with links (or information) on how to build my own laptop? It'd be great to have a system similar to PC Part Picker (pcpartpicker.com) although laptops are, for obvious...

Hello everyone, soon it will be my sisters birthday and she is looking at getting a new laptop. She is after something that will be very fast, able to play the sims 3/4 and could last her for a good few years. I need something in the price range of between £200 - £300 from a trusted seller...

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Hi everyone, Ok, I'm totally stumped now... Just built my new desktop and I was at the point of installing the OS, when I got the "DVD driver missing" error and I tried to shut down.....didn't work, so I swtiched it off at the PSU. Since then, I cannot get the desktop to display again...

Hello This weekend I built my gaming computer. The specs are: Case: NZXT H440 Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K (not overclocket (yet)) Motherboard: MSI Z97A Gaming 6 PSU: Cooler Master G750M RAM: G.Skill Trident X 2x4GB 2400 MHz Monitor: Samsung UE22D5003BW (it's a TV) I don't have a graphics card...

Finally (after about 10 posts on here), I'm finally going to be building my new desktop this weekend. Heading to pick the parts up on Friday, but in my double-checking, I think I've come across an issue. Parts / Prices (in CAD$) Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING $144.99 CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K...

I'm ready to build my desktop, but I'm not sure how to get the antivirus on it. Wouldn't going online to get the antivirus put my computer at risk (seeing as I won't have antivirus at that point)? Also, Bitdefender free or Avast (or other)? I'm running Windows 7 Pro, by the way. Thanks!

Software I'm using on old XP rig - AVG Free - CCleaner - Spybot - Google Chrome (I'm using because IE is to slow on old rig) In the past, I usually go with what is most popular/downloaded on Cnet, then what is least demanding on system, and lastly ease of use. My new rig should handle anything...