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    How to Increase videoram

    When i go to control panel...i see that i have a nvidia GTX750 ti it says i CAN have 4G but it only uses 2G how can i increase this? picture: http://imgur.com/NKe4tHn (sorry this is in dutch)
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    Looking for advice in selling 4.5 yr old Alienware Aurora Alx

    Hello all, Just to start off I don't have much experience with PCs, computer hardware, etc. I plan on doing a lot of research before I make any final decisions about my desktop but my plan is to sell it and look for a laptop. I appreciate all advice. I have an Alienware Aurora Alx desktop...
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    Windows size is bigger than size on disk

    Hi. My Windows has bigger size than size on disk. Do you know explanation for that and the reason of this? http://imgur.com/OwVlz28 This is the picture of my properties, windows
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    Ideal Audio set-up for 5.2 Surround from Computer to Receiver

    Yes I know there are tons of these, but I always see suggestions for budget systems etc. as well as I'm somewhat confused on how to do this correctly even after reading the other posts. It's going to take me some time, but I'm look to get the ideal set-up for 5.2 surround sound. My PC: Asus...
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    Unable to Optimize ArmA 3 to My liking...

    First, my full PC specifications. Note- it is a CyberPower Built PC, I have added in my full peripherals: BLUETOOTH: Yes (Don't know the Model) CABLE: None CARE1: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19] CARE2: Cooler Master Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme...
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    How do i fix, chrome and IE saying that it can't connect to the proxy server?

    Chrome and IE is saying that it can't connect to the proxy server. I tried turning the LAN thing in, chrome of, but it is still saying it.
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    subwoofer woes. stereo + pc

    so ive had a sony str-dh550 hooked up to my self built PC for a while (was 7, now running 10) my setup looks like this ASUS z97i motherboard EVGA Nvidia 960 GPU (compact for a mini itx build) Sony STR-DH550 5.2 suround stereo (only use 5.1) JBL ES20 book shelf L+R front JBL ES150 Subwoofer...
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    my rca win. 10 tablet wont auto rotate. NEED ANSWERS!

    title of this post
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    HTPC Build Help

    I am looking to build an HTPC and I need some help on what to put in it. I have a build picked out but not sure if this completly wrong, just right, or overkill on what I want to do with it. What I want to do with this HTPC is stream like netflix/hulu/amazon/twitch/youtube things like that on...
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    Looking For A Decent Rig, Alienware Seems Promising, But Alpha Or Traditional Desktop

    Okay it may not be laptop specific but i did not see a desktop category. I'm looking for a decent Gaming Rig that would be portable and not too expensive. So of course i must ask about the Alienware Alpha, sitting at Wal-Mart with a nice $559.00 price tag. Obviously its not some PC master race...
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    Upgrading or Building?

    I was wondering on what should I do with my computer because I'm looking for an upgrade so that I can play games like CSGO and TF2 with decent frames. My specs are: i5 2300 2.8 ghz 3 GB of ram a 32-bit windows 10 and a crappy Intel Integrated Graphics that has 1.5 gb of VRAM. Should I upgrade...
  12. M

    Realtek audio Problems!

    So, I have 2 problems that I think are messed up because of my audio software which is Realtek. Here's the problems: I am a youtuber who has been editing videos for 2 years. After receiving this new beastly PC 2 months ago, I have ran into a couple of problems right after recording a game. I use...
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    Astro A40's vs Sennheiser Game One

    Both of these brands seem to be very popular and i've heard good things about both. I will not be buying the mixamp version of the a40's, just the headphones. The Sennheiser's are about $139 and the a40's are about $150. I want them to be comfortable, good for gaming, maybe some music every now...
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    My speakers are louder while connected to tv with hdmi than connected with aux in to the pc. Why is that and how to solve that

    http://s13.postimg.org/484vlcqyf/12596227_1235432693139281_262022020_n.jpg http://s13.postimg.org/xm0m0xto7/12648089_1235432606472623_1031113249_n.jpg http://s13.postimg.org/5okzh8j93/12648108_1235432799805937_1111638750_n.jpg Those are pictures of my tv and my stereo. Pc is connected to the tv...
  15. Joris

    Using different speakers from original system (altec lansing 621 and Sony marriage)

    Hello, so i got this used Altec lansing 621 speaker system, and one of the satellite was broken, so instead I connected a pair of 2 way sony ss scl3 Hi-fi's (full range), now there are differences between the originals, one of which is that Altec satellites where 4 Ohm and Sonys are 6 Ohm, and...
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    GTA V Graphics card

    Hiya! (Put in other discussion due to me not having a laptop) So I've recently been playing GTA but due to having a graphics card (integrated I believe) that can barely run it smoothly (AMD Radeon HD 8570d), I used the SystemRequirementsLab to see what their minimum and recommended card would...
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    PC only plays sound on left side.

    My PC has been really weird in a long time, and now I'm sick of it. So the thing is that my PC only plays sound on the left side of headphones, earplugs and speakers(if it's two of them). I have checked if the right side is muted, and it is not. It's not something fancy, just normal headphones...
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    getting sound to play through my alienware laptop using hdmi cable from xbox one?

    I used to connect an hdmi cable from my xbox 360 to this laptop and would be able to have audio just fine but with the xbox one it crackles or there is no sound at all when i try to play a game. i have a logitech G430 headset and it uses a usb connection with two 3.5mm ports for input and...
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    5.1 audio from TV to PC (digital optical to USB)

    So, I am going to throw this out here - perhaps someone has dealt with this before and can help me: * I have a 5.1 sound setup, consisting of stand-alone active speakers, connected to my PC via a external sound card (Xonar U7). * I have a TV (55PUT6400), connected to PC via HDMI - I can play...
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    New headphone recommendations?

    Hey guys, I am looking for a new pair of headphones. I would be using them for hearing music while traveling (to school, vacation...), but also for some sports, like some lifting and maybe seldom some running. I prefer over- and on ear headphones over the in ear ones. But because of using them...
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    Gaming PC any good?

    Is this a good gaming PC? if not any recommendations for better prebuilt ones at a similar price http://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Xtreme-Liquid-GLC3400A-Desktop/dp/B012OU6T3U/ref=lp_3023694011_1_7?srs=3023694011&ie=UTF8&qid=1452657272&sr=8-7
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    PC- Turtle Beach x12 vs Cheap Amazon headsets (TeckNet G927 7.1 Surround Sound )

    Hey People, So I need to buy a new headset,and I'm a student on a budget. I'm an avid gamer and love FPS and loving RAINBOW SIX :Seige at the moment. I'm looking for a headset that can give me good sound and "location sound" as some would say.For instance,hear footsteps,gun clips etc. Now...
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    Safe cloud storage or torrent streaming to use?

    Hey guys. I'm quite tired of using several cloud systems to farm free storage and in the end suffer with government spying my files. Any alternative that works? I've found this Fibo for cloud and streaming, but they're not open yet. I wonder if there any similar to http://www.fibo.io/ ?
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    laptop freezes at/after start up

    I have an Asus laptop with windows 10. I got it about a week ago and it was working okay, apart from a few issues that seem to be windows 10 bs. Theoretically I may or may not have torrented Fallout 4. The computer was fine after this theoretical event until it was restarted. After the...
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    Can I use my headset for PS4/PC at the same time?

    Hello, So I'm going to buy a PS4. The only problem is that some of my friends don't have a PS4 yet and I still want to talk to them. I use Discord/Teamspeak on my PC. Is it possible to play on my PS4, while wearing a headset and talk to my friends on the PC aswell? I'm using a monitor without...
  26. BlueFireZ

    How to fix "Can't play a sideloaded song remotely" when streaming music to Chromecast (Audio)

    If you haven't figured out already, its basically saying you can't play the songs in your local files that you didn't buy from the Google store. Follow these simple steps to fix the problem. 1. Connect your phone to your computer 2. Cut and paste all your songs from your phone to your...
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    How do I play a pc game (disc version)?

    So I bought a pc game as a disc, but when I load it into the disc tray it doesn't pop up with a "Run" option or anything so how do I play the game?
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    Headset advise help

    Hello, I am looking for a headset that includes: -PC & PS4 platform -Surround sound (5.1 or 7.1 doesn't matter) for both pc and ps4 -good bass (for explosions) This seems an easy task, but i can't figure it out online. Alot of "surround sound" headsets require software, so they won't deliver...
  29. quintano20

    How to make G933 headset work with my other sound speaker.

    How can I make my Logitech G933 work without making it as my default device? I want my Bose speaker working with my G933 at the same time.
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    HyperX Cloud I or II?

    hi, I play mostly on Xbox One and PS4 for Chat and Game Volume. Sometimes ill play on PC but only mostly for Game volume. The Cloud I is $80 and the Cloud II is $100. I understand the main difference is that it is 7.1 surround sound but since i play more on Xb1/PS4, does this matter? and I also...
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    Suitable graphics card?

    Suitable graphics card for current computer? (low-mid range) Specs: Motherboard: Intel DH61WW Processor Intel i5 2310 Graphics Card: GeForce 210 (Doesn't cut it for most games anymore) RAM: 4GB Also, thoughts on GT730 and GTX750? (normal and Ti)
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    Connect PC to TV and Surround sound

    Hello Everyone, Here is my question. I want to connect my PC to my UHD TV and have the sound come from the 5.1 surround sound. On the PC I am using an AMD Radeon R270X video card, has HDMI and display port. TV - VIZIO M49-C1 49-Inch 4k Ultra HD Smart LED HDTV Sound system is LG HT762PZ DVD...
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    Which Gaming Headset should i get? PLEASE HELP!

    Hi, so i need a good gaming headset for the Money, i play and chat mostly on Xbox One but sometimes want to hear gameplay on PS4 and PC. Here are my choices... HyperX Cloud ($60) HyperX Cloud II ($100) Xbox One Stereo Headset ($50-$60) ASTRO Gaming A40 PC Headset Kit (on sale $100) - not...
  34. ringmany

    Connecting an amp to a PC using a mixer?

    Hi everyone, I purchased an amp recently called 'Line 6 amplifi' and I'm trying to connect it to my PC as a speaker. I also have an 'Alesis Multimix 4 USB' I'm trying to figure out how I can connect my amp to my mixer, to then connect to my PC to use it as a speaker, using a guitar cable...
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    VLC lags when playing HD videos, but not if I turn off audio

    Sometimes, when I play 720p or 1080p videos with VLC, it lags to the point that I can't watch the video at all. However, if I turn off the audio on these videos, it plays fine. I've tried adjusting the caching rate and several other fixes I've found around the web, but nothing seems to work. Help?
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    High end notebook possibilites

    Hey all.. I am a design student / photographer looking for a Notebook as equally stunning as it is powerful. I currently own a dated gaming Asus laptop that i cannot use for editing photos because of the poor color spectrum. Anyone in the art field knows Mac runs the show with the retina display...
  37. Ghost2609

    Hard Drive Problem

    Hello, so I bought a toshiba laptop hard drive from ebay and I wanted to put it on PC so I plugged in Sata and the power cable but when the PC is trying to boot I get this error: "0xc000000e The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible" but when I plug out that hard drive...
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    Speakers won't output sound

    Hi guys, I really need help, so i have a ps4 and a pc connected to the same monitor. The ps4 is HDMI while the pc is DP. I have a set of speakers connected to the monitor, but the pc doesn't output any sound, while the ps4 does.
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    How much should I sell my gaming laptop for?

    I have had it for only a few months, but have realized a desktop is better suited to my needs, it is in pristine condition and cost $1350 new. The computer is a 2015 MSI GE-62 Apache Pro, the specs are: i7 4720hq 12gb ddr3 ram gtx 970m 120gb ssd 1 tb hard drive 1080p 15" ips display Thank you...
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    Help me get my H2100 headset working please !!!!!

    As above yesterday I purchased H2100 to replace my ageing Plantronics 780's. No stupidly I presumed it would just be a case of unboxing, attaching the dongle, charging the headset and off I go. Wrong. Firstly my system specs are as follows: Windows 10 Home 64-bit RAMPAGE V EXTREME i7 5820K...
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    Suggest me some games!

    Hello, I recently bought a new laptop and I easily get bored so I would like to install some games. If you could suggest me some good games, I would really appreciate that. Feel free to suggest me anything except MMO,RPG and Strategy games. My specs : AMD A8-641 0APU 2.0 GHz 8GB RAM AMD Radeon...
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    Hello, got a question for someone who know a extensive bit about computers and connection ports ex. hdmi - vga's - usb's etc..

    Hello im looking to capture my hdmi channel/picture from my tv using my laptop.. currently i have my gaming computer hooked up to my tv on HDMI 1. but am unsure how to use my laptop to capture HDMI 1. I only have a HDMI output on my laptop so using a HDMI splitter wont work because when I hook...
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    Looking for a TV for PC gaming :)

    Hey guys, As I'm waiting for my x51 to arrive, I wanted to ask what's a good TV to hook it up to. I've heard about the "60 is the same as 120 ref rate" argument, but is it really true? The rig probably won't be able to handle 4K, and I'm not really looking for that, but with 4K TVs being so...
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    Headphones giving me very low audio quality.

    Ok so this happened yesterday. Out of nowhere my headphones started giving me very low audio quality. When i wigle the wire that is at the headphone jack sometimes audio comes back and stays , but for no reason it sometimes cuts out and it goess low quality again after some times if i move the wire.
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    Will I need another subwoofer? (Connecting PC to home theater)

    Hi. I don't use this forum very often, but I have a question. Basically, I would like to plug my PC to my TV via a home theater. I already have a home theater. Problem is, it is a old non-HDMI model (Sony STR-K700). My video card has HDMI by the way. So I thought that I would solve the...
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    atomos ninja vs PC recording

    hello guys is it better to use an atomos ninja 2 or is it better if I just use my PC for video recording? can a PC do better than ninja?
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    How to connect home theatre 5.1 ch to pc ?

    So I have Samsung HT-THX25 and It's broken but it's audio works perfectly fine so I'm using it as my 5.1 ch audio for pc. No connection to tv. So now I want to know how to connect it to pc and for PC to see and use it as 5.1 ch surround ? This way center speaker plays all the sounds, sub plays...
  48. N

    Stutter Issue on my PC

    I've been having a stutter on my PC within the past 2 months, and it's been getting worse. The video and audio stutter to the point to where it's interrupted my gaming and conversations, and is becoming a real annoyance. The primary game I play is Garry's Mod, and the audio issues come from all...
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    PC to TV Connection via multiple HDMI long cables

    I have connected a long HDMI cable. PC(desktop) to Wall HDMI socket(near PC), Wall HDMI socket(near tv) to my TV HDMI input. Total length is about 15~20m. A HDMI Signal booster is added at the end point. My Computer detects the tv, but the tv shows no signal receive. Tried testing on my work...
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    Virus Opens New Tab Once in a While with Java Recommended PLEASE HELP REMOVE!

    About a week ago I just looked into my "Delete Program" screen just to see what was up (Nothing was wrong, I was just a bit bored that day) and noticed some stuff that I didn't need. After uninstalling those, that's when the problems arose. Though I took down the virus that changed my homepage...
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    Stream fm PC to HDTV

    I would like to stream from my PC to my HD TV. I tried HDMI to HDMI but did not get sound. In my research I found I need an optical/digital/audio cable. I purchased a Toslink optical/digital/audio cable only to find I do not have a port on my PC to support. Is there an adapter I can purchase...
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    Connect Hi-Fi speakers to PC

    I am trying to connect a pair of (unpowered) Hi-Fi speakers to my pc and occasionally my phone. My current solution is a £10 amplifier board from eBay but the quality is low, particularly at high volume. Can anyone suggest a way of connecting these, ideally USB powered and with either USB or AUX...
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    Can Lenovo thinkpad X220 start without express card?

    I have lost express card for my Lenove thinkpad X220, Please advise if its possible to start machine without it??
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    Compatibility of Old sound card for new PC

    Let me be descriptive. I had a Gigabyte motherboard (G31) where I could use my "Sound Blaster Live! (5.1)" sound card with my "Creative Cambridge Soundworks Digital 3Piece Speaker System". The combination is like a poor man's home theater. (I am using the speaker and sound card since 2001) Few...
  55. W

    Can I Connect an Xbox One to PC using optical cable ONLY?

    Hello all. I have searched for this a couple of times and I can't seem to find a direct answer. I am trying to connect my Xbox One to the optical port on my back of my PC and have the audio come out of my headset that is also connect to the PC. I know I can do this using an Astro Mixamp but I...
  56. S

    Is this laptop okay for some gaming?

    Hi! I'm trying to find a cheap laptop that I can use for some gaming, and was wondering if this would be suitable. It has 8GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, an AMD A8-6410 processor, an AMD R5 graphics card, and a resolution of 1366 x 768. It runs Windows 8.1 :) Link...
  57. Senior1

    Weird semi-transparent line on monitor

    Hi there guys. So this problem started when i was playing gta5 (video-game) mid-game i think. I saw the line showing up slowly didnt know it was there. Its position its on the right up corner of the monitor and its lenght its like a quarter of the total lenght of the monitor. The ends of the...
  58. J

    Best microphone headset?

    What's the best headset with a microphone? I have a blue snoball but after updating from windows 7 it has decided not to work. As a result it now picks up a lot of background noise. So I'm looking for the best microphone headset there is. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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    PC College Speaker setup

    Hi everyone, I am going to college soon and need a new sound setup for my pc. As of now I have a full 5.2 Dolby Digital surround sound setup (Receiver 5 speakers and 2 subwoofers) but I will not be able to fit those in my new dorm. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for setups...
  60. WimboJallis121

    Can I integrate a pair of Studio Monitors in a 5.1 speaker set up on my PC?

    I'm currently looking at replacing my speakers (which desperately need doing!), but am a bit unsure about how to do it. My PC is mainly used for gaming, watching films/TV series and music production. Obviously I need a nice pair of studio monitors for my music, but I'd quite like a 5.1 set up...