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I've never actually bothered with overclocking in the past, but from what I've read in order to enable XMP and have my RAM run at its advertised speeds I have to in order to achieve that. If I enable XMP 1 or 2 in the bios, setting the RAM to 3200 MHz, my computer crashes. It is currently running at the stock 2133 MHz. Is there anyone that can walk me through or share a STABLE overclock so that I can run my RAM at higher speeds without BSODs? Below is a complete list of parts. Case: Corsair 680x CPU: Intel i7 9700K CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i Pro Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z390-E RAM: G-Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (8GB x 4) 3200 MHz GPU: Asus ROG Strix 2080 Super SSD: Corsair MP600 M.2 (I'm aware I'm only achieving Gen 3 speeds instead of Gen 4 with the current configuration.) PSU: Corsair RM850x Thanks again in advance!

Question for anyone willing to answer it. My brother recently transitioned to Apple products for all of his video editing needs (gross I know). Anyway, he has let me snag his PC since I have been wanted to re-acquire one since I sold mine a year ago. I actually built this computer for him, but since he purchased the parts I want to give him a fair deal. So with of the parts listed below, what would be your estimated fair value? CPU: Intel i7 7700 CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO GPU: MSI GTX 1060 6 GB RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB DDR4 2400MHz Motherboard: MSI Gaming M5 SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB HD: Western Digital Black 1 TB PSU: EVGA NEX650W 80+ Gold Case: NZXT H440

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Alright so a few days ago this line appeared at the top of my monitor. This is the monitor I have - https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PQU-Ultimate-Performance-Professional/dp/B00HY7PAUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480872739&sr=8-1&keywords=aoc+144hz+g2460p The line is white most of the time when on a still image (Sometimes is adapts to the color), but when watching a video or scrolling on a website with colorful pages, it adapts to those colors. So I'm not convinced the pixels are dead. Another thing to note is the line is very thing and just so happens to be on the same grid line as a pixel that has been dead on occasion, but keeps coming back to life. I did put pressure on the screen a few days ago and it went away for a while, but now that doesn't seem to work. I don't know if I'm making any sense or not, but someone please help.

A friend of mine is just starting his build for his new computer. I've been helping him with parts and trying to find good deals on used parts (where applicable). I told him he HAD to have a mechanical keyboard, that it was life changing and something that every PC gamer should have in his or her setup (Gotta have that clickity-clackness). He told me they were too expensive for his budget and that it would have to come much later. I was considering giving him my K70 and getting a new Corsair Strafe, but I'd much rather give him something un-used and crumb-free (I eat over my keyboard, don't judge me.) I would absolutely love to win this and bring it to him and watch the look on his face. I would even make a reaction video and upload it to the forum! Thanks! - Drake P.S. My twitter is @LabileNotion if you need that to confirm I followed.

Ok so I just bought this game, and holy f**k if it doesn't only display the Xbox controller scheme instead of Mouse/Keyboard. I can't even learn how to play because everything is in another language. Does ANYONE know how to fix this. I could not find it in the settings, and tried posting this on the steam community discussions with no luck!

I originally was going to go with an X99 platform, but decided that it would be a little too extreme. Not in any way saying that the 6700K is the most superior processor out there right now.

Well I work a ton, and I spend a lot of time on my PC. So it felt like a good idea. But it definitely was not. I think it was just some sort of force in the world kicking my ass to teach me a lesson about saving money. Well played universe . . . well played.

I am about to share a story with you. So, let me explain . . . I started building PC's around 2 years ago. My first computer was nothing to brag about, so I won't even bother listing the specs. My second computer, however, packed more of a punch. I decided to go with an i7 4790K, as it was the most recommended from friends and people of the internet in general, an EVGA Z97 FTW edition motherboard, 8 GB of Corsair Vengeance Pro RAM, a Hyper 212 EVO, a 120 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD (Boot Drive), a 1 TB Western Digital Black HD (Mass storage drive), an Antec 750w 80+ Bronze PSU, and finally a GTX 970 from EVGA. As for the case, I decided to go with a cheap Corsair 230T chassis. Okay, so that seems like a pretty decent build, especially coming from the toaster that I had. Well after a while it wasn't enough. I decided to upgrade my CPU cooler to a H100i GTX from Corsair and sold my video card for a GTX 980 TI. Additionally, I decided to upgrade my case to compensate the extra space for the radiator as well as a few extra fans. Not bad right? So there I was with a perfectly exception machine. A machine that was able to run anything I needed to. It satisfied all of my possible needs (Ha). Skip forward to the 2016 tax season (a time of year I thoroughly enjoy) where I was to receive a pretty decent tax break. I was so excited to throw all of my money towards PC parts. The idea I had was to make something that I could be truly proud of. I got tired of hearing about how my PSU was anything less than exceptional. That I needed 16 GB of RAM to truly speed through day-to-day computer tasks. That my motherboard was-- well, shitty. So I planned for something "great". Here are the parts I chose: CPU: i7 6700K Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VIII Formula RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 16 GB (8x2) SSD: 256 GB Samsung 950 Pro M.2 SSD PSU: Corsair H1000i 80+ Platinum . . . along with every other part that I didn't replace. Let me just say that this was a gorgeous build, and I mean gorgeous. I was so siked! Then I actually started to use it. The software that came with the motherboard was broken, which wasn't a huge issue for me since I am entirely an amateur when it comes to overclocking. But still, broken. Literally could not get into the software to even mess about. And the boot times . . . don't even get me started. Upgrading from a 850 EVO to an M.2 SSD should have been a huge improvement, but it was nothing of the sort. Originally my computer would fully boot in 10-14 seconds. This new build? Well over 20 seconds. And yes, I did test my SSD. Excelled in everything I threw at it. Disappointing. Despite that being said, I was still enthralled with my new build. Maybe not the greatest build the master race has ever seen, but it was definitely something that I truly was proud of . . . for about 5 days. Enter day 5 using my new computer. Blank Screen. Nothing. I thought for sure it was Windows that was to blame. But not a chance. I couldn't even get into the BIOS. So what did I do? I contacted ASUS's customer support to try and resolve this issue. The first call lasted about 20 minutes. The representative that I spoke to within minutes told me that my motherboard was dead. "Dead? It was working just fine yesterday." I said. But alas, the call ended with me being not-so-sure as to if my motherboard was really dead. So I called again. This time I spoke to a much more helpful version of the last representative. This one suggested downgrading the BIOS to it's original launch version and PRESTO, i could get into the BIOS! However, it didn't last. After almost 3 hours of phone conversations, where we almost fixed the computer at least a dozen times, I was exhausted. Torn down from my new computer high. Utterly broken. And I was not about to send just the motherboard back. How was I to know another part wouldn't decide to go nuts and ruin another weekend? And then I thought to myself, "Why did I even build the damn thing? Why did I waste money on upgrading something that didn't need to be upgraded in the first place?" Stupid . . . stupid. The next morning after waking up a bit, I deciding it was time to dismantle this "wonderful" machine and send everything back. Luckily I still had all of my original parts. After boxing everything back up, except the PSU, which I couldn't bring myself to send it back even though it's absolute overkill, I re-assembled my old PC. You can imagine my discomfort during the process, as I honestly felt like some piece of shit who was about to sell these decent parts to some low-balling-shithead on craigslist. I betrayed the very thing I built (too much?). After the re-assembly I felt relief. Everything was back to normal. I was playing games again. And oddly enough my PC seemed faster than the more premium parts I had ordered. And I mean that. So was there ever any need of upgrading in the first place? In my newly found state of mind, no. There wasn't. Anyway, the point of this story is this: If there is nothing wrong with your computer for how you use it, don't waste your money on new parts because you think it'll make you feel better. You might just end up regretting ever hitting that 'Buy' button on Amazon. I am currently waiting for the refunds to process back into my bank account, smiling in agony at the distasteful choices I made.

Despite what some people told me, I noticed a huge difference in day-to-day activity while on my computer. Especially gaming, but there is definitely something to be said about scrolling and mouse movement. Let me just say, that once you use a monitor that is 144 Hz, you will almost instantly notice a difference. Brought a smile to my face!

I've never used a Gigabyte Bios before, but you should be able to find the area where you can change settings/voltages for RAM, and you should be able to select the frequency the RAM operates at.

There should be. You'll have to go into the Bios and underclock the 1600 Mhz RAM to 1333 Mhz. If that doesn't work I wouldn't really know what to do. Sorry!

Ok so Littlelegsone was right, it isn't recognizing the other RAM because it's a different speed.

Got to "My computer" or "This PC" right click and go to properties. How much RAM does it say you have.

That would make sense if he was only able to use 8 GB or 4 GB but in his case it's like his computer is using a stick from each set if it recognizes 6 GB