New Build

so i built my pc about 1 week ago and everything works great except it still beeps 1 time when i turn it on , it takes a few seconds to start up then it goes to windows start up and everything is normal. Is there something wrong? do i need to install a driver or something? ( Its a short beep)

Ok, so I have two questions, 1. Is the website XOTIC PC reliable? Am I wasting my time? 2. If the website is good, I need advice on deciding specs for my custom Sanger. What I'm thinking right now: -Intel i7-4910MQ Quad Core (2.9GHz OC to 3.9 GHz) -Geforce GTX 980 w/ 8 GB of Vram (or should...

i decided to go for new build, my current headset is really really bad and i want to change it. I don't know what to do. For satisfication(especially for sound) which idea is better headset or headphone+mic combination? mostly playing mmorpg and fps games. It would be awesome if i have a chance...

Hi guys, I'm looking to find the cheapest possible laptop that meets my needs. I want to use this for programming and web development so screen real estate is most important. The Laptop needs: 1440p to 4k. Dual-Core 2GHz+ CPU, preferably 64GB+ SSD. 4GB Memory. GPU can be integrated for all I...

Backround I really like the new '2 in 1 laptops', but most of the commercially sold laptops can have extremely low quality to price ratios and don't have anywhere near the hardware I want. I also like gaming laptops, but those also have a high price tag and only marginally have the hardware I...

I would like to ask the entire community of Toms hardware if you can build me a $100.00 PC mainly for streaming (XBMC). Few restriction is: 1. has to be Intel 2. GPU is not integrated with the CPU. Thanks again for all the assistance and feedback.

hey guys, i know this question was already asked but i wanna ask in a different way, i need a picture that shows me what is on a 2014 smartphone motherboard just so i know the concept, now i know people are gonna be like, it's IMPOSSIBLE! STOP WASTING YOUR TIME! but hey, what am i gonna lose, if...

I'm looking to buy a low budget laptop to play League Of Legends on and came across this one. I want to be able to play LoL on max settings with a steady 40-60 fps. I know that's a lot to ask for with a $500 budget, but I want to at least get as close to my goal as possible. Will this laptop do...

this is my first build so im not to good at diagnosing my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/b/fQccCJ I am running win 8.1pro the programs I had running at the time: WoW Chrome Avast if you have any ideas let me know thanks

I am running an MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate motherboard, an Intel i5 4690k, and an MSI GTX 970 OC. I have an HDMI cable running from the GPU to my tv, and the graphical input is great; however, audio won't transmit. Does anyone have a solution? I don't know what to do and I have searched the internet...

Hello there people, I am new to the world of pc gaming and laptops in general, but I have decided to get into it. At the moment, I have a 15" mid-2012 macbook pro (full specs: 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3, 2.6GHz Core i7, Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB and a 750GB SATA). I have decided to get a new laptop...

I am trying to get my AMD Radeon R9 290X Double Dissipation Edition Graphics Card working, but every time I put the CD into the Disc Drive this pops up: http://i.imgur.com/tKioE6Y.png?1 and then disappears after a few seconds. Nothing else happens after it disappears. I've got an Intel Core...

Hi, im trying to get the smallest case for a new build, making it easy to travel and carry around. ive seen the silverstone ml05 mini itx case, is there anything even smaller???

|What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using. Eclipse, Minecraft, Blender, Garry's Mod, Mostly 2D Animation instead of 3D |What is your maximum budget? Strictly Under $900 after shipping/taxes |When do you plan on...

I'm looking to build a laptop that i can use as a personal workstation that i can use to code and run other various programs. It does not need to be able to run advanced programs like video editors and i ideally want to be able to keep it on a reasonable budget. I've never built my own laptop...

hi i want to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition throw amazon so can i get a refurbished one due the the different price between it and new ! like 100~200$ lower ?! am i going to face problems with it or it already tested and working by Samsung !!? is it worth to get the new one instead...

hello people, just registered to this forum, highly recommended from a friend of mine to find help! :) so i need some suggestions for a gamign laptop for my brother, here's the specs with the faq 1. What is your budget? budget max 1000 euros 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are...

I have finished a new build and it is working well. Now I decided to transfer my music collection to the new computer via Belkin easy transfer. This worked very well but now I have a mirror of my old computer on my new computer. So...since all I wanted was the music and maybe the pictures...

Hey everyone. I've come to ask this great community a simple question about my new build. So finished my build and now need some programs to make sure its running at full potential. Like what programs do i need before I'm officially done this build. I know chrome and most likely java but what...

Hi, Could anyone jot down the list of softwares that are required to run performance, temperature etc test and benchmarks and etc for a new build to check the components are working fine at idle and at load. Please let me know the tests that I should run and softwares which I should be using...