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Do i have a dead CPU?

Puff, I installed a new PSU. Same problem. No pins out. Ketchup, the cooler is a corsair H100i.
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- Post #10
- Sep 12, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do i have a dead CPU?

At this point I don't have another Skylark processor to try. I guess I will have to open a warranty claim with Intel.
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- Post #7
- Sep 10, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do i have a dead CPU?

Corsair hydro 100i
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- Post #5
- Sep 10, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do i have a dead CPU?

The computer was shutdown. I just remembered something. I was able to start it a couple times to Windows 10, but it shutdown almost right away. Then it just got worst. It would start to boot, then shutdown. Then it would shutdown faster and faster every time I would start it. Until now when it...
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- Post #3
- Sep 9, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do i have a dead CPU?

Hi all, my computer suddenly died. It keeps turning on and off every 3 seconds. Here are the steps I have taken. All drives were disconnected 1. Replaced PSU 2. Tried one stick of RAM at a time 3. Removed graphic card 4. Tried another graphic card 5. Took motherboard out of the case and tried to...
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- Sep 9, 2016
- cpu dead gigabyte mobo
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Money to Burn!

I don't think the motherboard can do 2 graphic card at x16. It will drop at x8. Will I still see a big difference? If yes, I will go for it.
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- Post #3
- Aug 12, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Money to Burn!

Hi all, just finished building my overkill gaming machine. I have about $600 left and wondering what could I get to improve this already great build. I looked at VR, but I don't think the technology is quite there yet. Here is a link to my build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/sHmF8K...
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- Aug 12, 2016
- new build
- Replies: 6
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Monitor Upgrade - Which One?

I don't really see any lag or tearing with my setup right now. Is there a possibility that I might see those with a bigger screen?
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- Post #3
- Feb 3, 2016
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Monitor Upgrade - Which One?

Hi all, I am looking to replace one of my 3 monitor setup (ASUS VE248H) with a 27" - 1440p. I mostly play RTS games (D3, SC2, TQ), NFS & FO4. I really want a good color quality image (IPS) and still play those games in full resolution on the 27". Here is my rig: Intel 6700K Gigabyte Z170x GT...
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- Feb 2, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

I should add that the card is almost 13 inches long!
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- Post #26
- Dec 1, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Alright, received my graphic card yesterday. But guess what! It does not fit in my Antec Nine Hundred!! It is too long by about 0.75 inch. I guess it is time to replace the case too. Any suggestions on cases that will fit this beast? And while at it, I was thinking to go liquid cooled with a...
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- Post #25
- Dec 1, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Hi Charlie98, I did put less this time. I put a bit too much last time. Redeson: I just purchase a new graphic card: Zotac GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme 6GB. With that, I should be good for at least a year! Now, I just need a 2K monitor...
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- Post #23
- Nov 25, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

I wish I was able to get a 980 ti. In Canada the cheapest one on Newegg.ca is the Gigabyte for a whopping $951 (taxes included).
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- Post #20
- Nov 24, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

It does not seem that extreme anymore. As an example: running at idle I get about 27 degrees (80F), and when opening Google Chrome, the processor on all 8 cores goes up to about 29% utilization and the temp jumps (in a fraction of second) to about 55 degrees (131F). Would you expect the temp to...
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- Post #18
- Nov 24, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Yes it does. It is screwed to the max.
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- Post #16
- Nov 24, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Mine did not have that spring. Weird. I will return it. I took my other 212 from my other rig and put it on this one. Now the readings are steady at about 80 degrees running Prime95 for 5 minutes. Do you guys think it might still be running too hot?
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- Post #14
- Nov 24, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Hi LTC8K6, A spring screw? I just have a pin in the center. Am I missing something? I did some temp testing. I ran Prime 95 for about 2 minutes. The temperature jumped to 85, then climbing by 1 degree slowly. I stopped it at 90. The fan was running full speed the whole time.
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- Post #10
- Nov 23, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

The screws of the cooler are all the way in. All the way to the stop. All 4 of them. So a bad fit for this mobo?
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- Post #7
- Nov 19, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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3 144hz monitors & 1 970 GPU (possible..?)

The simple answer is no. Your card has only 2 connections for 144Hz (Displayport and DVI-D). HDMI & DVI-I have a maximum of 60Hz.
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- Post #2
- Nov 18, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Installed W10 1511 fresh, won't boot after multiple reinstalls (from any drive)

I had the same problem after I installed my second SSD drive (with a total of 5 drives). Windows would not boot telling to install a boot drive. After amny attempts to boot, going to BIOS and making sure every time the boot drive was selected first, it finally booted up. I don't think i did...
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- Post #8
- Nov 18, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

I did find that the cooler was easy to twist around. But I think it is because the paste makes it slippery. I am wondering if I should try a new cooler (different make). Any suggestions? I haven't played too much with the BIOS yet. No OC happend either. I will check the cooler again (easy to...
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- Post #4
- Nov 18, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Rig i7-6700K question

Hi All, Just built my new gaming system (replacing my i7-860) with the following specs: CPU - i7-6700K CPU Cooler - Hyper 212 EVO MB - Gigabyte Gaming G1 Z170 Mem - G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB DDR4 3000 (PC4 24000) PS - Corsair 750W Case - Nine Hundred HD#1 - Samsung SSD 1TB 850 evo HD#2 -...
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- Nov 18, 2015
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Computer Building
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Speakers 2.1 or 5.1 or 7.1

Thanks all for you help. I went with: 2 x Polk Audio tSI200 1x Polk Audio SPW108 1x Harman Kardon AVR1650 Everything for $608.00 I was also looking at Corsair sp2500 @ $229.99 and a pair or Tapco S8 @ $499.99 Thanks again all!
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- Post #12
- Sep 15, 2012
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Speakers 2.1 or 5.1 or 7.1

I have been looking around for a while, and it is quite confusing all the information available. First, I was going to buy a 7.1 speaker system, but I read that it is not worth it because there is not enough games out there with 7.1. The I looked at the 5.1, and again some comments on the...
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- Post #2
- Sep 9, 2012
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Speakers 2.1 or 5.1 or 7.1

Hi, I am looking for a new set of speakers. I am running right now Logitech Z506. The sound is just Ok. I play lots of music and games. My sound card is a Supreme FX X-Fi Discreet Card. Maybe I should get a real sound card too.:\ I got those Logitech, because some games now come out with 5.1...
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- Sep 7, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

I tried to do a Price Match with NCIX for the MSI card at $274.99, and they said no. Apparently it was below their cost. The best they can do is $314.99
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- Post #14
- Sep 7, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

Checked Newegg.ca, and they are out.:(
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- Post #12
- Sep 6, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question RE: Integrated Graphics

Some H67 motherboard can do it. But most motherboard, as soon as you install a video card, the integrated one gets turned off.
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- Post #3
- Sep 5, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

That Samsung card in Canada is $60 more than the Mushkin on the NCIX.ca For the video card upgrade, I am looking at the XFX 7950 Black for about $340 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814150601 What do you think? Anything else as good or better? Or should I wait for the 8000...
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- Post #9
- Sep 5, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

Thanks for the great info. I've decided to go with a Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB for $174.79 :)
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- Post #6
- Sep 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

You are right, my rig is fast. Thh only thing slowing it down is the hard drive. Even if I am using the ASUS "SPEED HD" ( I am using 2 WD 1TB Black), it is slow. I was thinking that going to a 6GB/s would improve 100 times :) But you are saying that nothing out there will be using that kind...
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- Post #3
- Sep 2, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade my ASUS Maximus III Formula lga 1156 mobo

Hi, I am looking at upgrading my motherboard, mainly because it does not support SATA III for a SSD dive. My CPU is an i-7 860 running at 4.01GHz air cooled, Mushkin Blackline 16GB of RAM (running at 1600), ATI 5850 video card, Corsair 750W PS and an Antec 1200 case. I woul dlike to get your...
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- Thread
- Sep 2, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Computer Building
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HD5850 owners, roll call!

Still uses my HD 5850 for all my games running at full resolution and Eyefinity @ 5760x1080. Thinking of buying a second one. Need for speed: the run Deus Ex Starcraft II my rig: Asus Maximus III Formula i7-860 2.8GHz, oc at 3.98GHz air cooled Corsair 16GB RAM 1600 XMP ATI HD 5850 3 x...
- xpender
- Post #59
- Apr 9, 2012
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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CPU/MOBO Question

I do have a heatsink. I use the freon on the heatsink to get it restarted. I did prime95 and the temperature went up to 56 degrees and stable. The CPU fan was reving a bit faster. When I stopped Prime95, the temperature started to go down, then it shutdown. It will try to keep restarting, but...
- xpender
- Post #3
- Nov 18, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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CPU/MOBO Question

How do I know if I have a bad CPU or motherboard? I have a rig that keeps shutting down because either the CPU or the MB thinks it is overheating. I use freon on the CPU to cool it down, then I am able to restart the computer. Before it shutdown, the CPU temperature was reading 45 degrees and...
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- Nov 18, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Acer with AMD X3 weird restart

Hi all, I've been trying to figure this one out for quite a while. I can turn on the computer once and go to Windows 7. If I don't use the computer, after 1 minute it will shutdown and restart, but while trying to restart, it will shutdown within 2 seconds. And it keeps happening until I turn...
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- Thread
- Nov 17, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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5870/5850/5770/5750 stocking status

Hi, Just bought one in Winnipeg store: Computer 360, in stock @ $329 I also contacted MysteryByte Computers in Nova Scotia and they have both in stock. Here is a reply from them: SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON HD5850 PCI-E 1G DDR5 a few in stock $316 Sapphire HD5870 1GB DDR5 1 left $449...
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- Post #116
- Nov 4, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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