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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
9th Jun 2019, 7:33 AM
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Replies: 7
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If you're only adding an SSD and a RAM stick,...If you're only adding an SSD and a RAM stick, then no need to upgrade power supply. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
4th May 2019, 5:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,231
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"To put it simply, will TS3 run fine if it's..."To put it simply, will TS3 run fine if it's installed on my D: drive compared to the C: drive? Will it be playable?" Yes, absolutely. I haven't checked specifically but your computer should have... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
15th Oct 2018, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,696
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It might turn on but it probably won't run well....It might turn on but it probably won't run well. Try to aim for something that has an Nvidia GTX 1050 or better. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
23rd May 2018, 3:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,249
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
29th Apr 2018, 4:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,921
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They're both identical, except for the processor....They're both identical, except for the processor. I don't know if its worth an extra $220 when you're just going to be playing the sims 2. Where did you read people are having problems with it? |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
28th Apr 2018, 4:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,921
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Without taking a closer look at the spec I...Without taking a closer look at the spec I wouldn't be able to tell for sure. In the past people didn't like slimline PCs because they had heat issues. I don't know if that's still true these days... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
28th Apr 2018, 2:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,921
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Yes it makes a huge difference. The sims 2 is a...Yes it makes a huge difference. The sims 2 is a lot less demanding. Also you won't get a lot of performance out of a $500 machine, but you will get enough for the sims 2. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
27th Apr 2018, 3:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,921
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The inspiron at $479.99 is the better deal of...The inspiron at $479.99 is the better deal of them. You should look into building your own though and compare prices. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
26th Apr 2018, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,344
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ajaxsirius
...https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Envy-15-j002el-i7-4700MQ-16GB-1000GB-GT-740M-2GB-WIN10/202291493965?hash=item2f19833c4d:g:YTAAAOSwW1da1nE0 EUR 529 / USD 644 |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
29th Mar 2018, 2:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,410
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Are you getting something that looks like this:...Are you getting something that looks like this: https://answers.ea.com/ea/attachments/ea/The-Sims-4/64488/1/20160119_205029.jpg ? If you do try the instructions here:... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
28th Mar 2018, 4:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,410
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Can you post a screenshot of your Display...Can you post a screenshot of your Display (Beeldscherm) tab in the Dxdiag dialog box? I don't think you have a GPU, you have an APU... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
28th Mar 2018, 3:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,410
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Can you post your laptop specs? What version of...Can you post your laptop specs? What version of windows are you using? |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
21st Mar 2018, 5:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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ajaxsirius
...https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-AORUS-GeForce-Computer-Graphics/dp/B0748JBT8J/ GTX 1060 6GB. But you may not actually be able to buy it for the $360 it's listed at. Keep shopping, good luck! |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
15th Mar 2018, 4:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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Ah well that's a whole other realm lol. There are...Ah well that's a whole other realm lol. There are PLENTY of good games on old consoles. I have a PS3, a 3DS and a Vita myself and still enjoy them. If you go down that route though you may have... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
14th Mar 2018, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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Then yea you could get a CPU now, try with the...Then yea you could get a CPU now, try with the iGPU (I don't think it'll perform well though) and wait. You could also checkout that RX 560 4GB mentioned above (~$220) or the GTX 1050 Ti (~$240) and... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
14th Mar 2018, 3:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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What is in your desktop right now? I'm not sure...What is in your desktop right now? I'm not sure it's worth it to upgrade from an old CPU +old GPU to a new CPU + no GPU. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
13th Mar 2018, 5:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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ajaxsirius
Back when the GTX 660 was launched, it was pretty...Back when the GTX 660 was launched, it was pretty much the baseline I'd use to recommend cards. It was just right for TS3 (TS2 has more lenient requirements, so anything that could play TS3 well,... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
12th Mar 2018, 5:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,260
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ajaxsirius
Can't help you with your Avira, sorry. I've used...Can't help you with your Avira, sorry. I've used ESET's Nod32 for the past five years and haven't had any issues. |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
11th Mar 2018, 4:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,835
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ajaxsirius
The Sims 2 is such an old game that you may have...The Sims 2 is such an old game that you may have to fiddle with settings/rules regardless of what card you get. If you're only going to use it for Sims 2 and the internet, try getting a used (but... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
4th Mar 2018, 8:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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Don't get a K processor. You're paying extra for...Don't get a K processor. You're paying extra for overclocking capability which you probably won't use. If you absolutely want 6 cores, go with the i7-8700 and save 40 bucks. I do recommend the... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
21st Feb 2018, 7:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,999
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Try and find something that looks like this:...Try and find something that looks like this: PCPartPicker part list (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nHMfr6) / Price breakdown by merchant (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nHMfr6/by_merchant/) CPU:... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
7th Feb 2018, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,921
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ajaxsirius
Hrmm I dont know... Maybe it's one of your...Hrmm I dont know... Maybe it's one of your drives? Did you check the event logs like simsample suggested? |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
5th Feb 2018, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,921
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ajaxsirius
I don't think it's likely to be that your GPU...I don't think it's likely to be that your GPU isn't powerful (provided drivers are up-to-date) since it crashes on regular windows operations. Maybe it's failing though? |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
4th Feb 2018, 3:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,921
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ajaxsirius
Oh i see, sorry i misunderstood. i thought this...Oh i see, sorry i misunderstood. i thought this crashing was happening with everything opened. Try this and see if it works for you: Step 1 Click the "Start" menu, and type "Folder Options" in the... |
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Forum: Computer & Software Technical Support (Closed)
2nd Feb 2018, 8:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,921
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ajaxsirius
CTRL+ALT+DELETE -> Task Manager ->...CTRL+ALT+DELETE -> Task Manager -> "Performance" Tab. Keep it open and keep an eye on it while you work. 5.7GB is big. you might be running out of ram. |
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