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  • #4082
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    superg wrote: »
    Yeah that's what I assumed but it's really not working at all. Takes an age for the PC to be ready to use once the desktop is loaded and when I try to open programs the process starts and just continues for ever. It's like I'm back in the dark ages of computing.

    It's literally a pc just to watch films on. That's all it does. Runs kodi. Kodi won't even load though. I'm trying a windows reset in case some settings where for the i5 and the new one doesn't like them.


    Did you uninstall the i5 drivers and install drivers for the new Cpu? Maybe give a look in device manager.


  • #4083
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,084 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    superg wrote: »
    Hi chaps, I have a HTPC. I had an i5 4440 in it since I built it last year which was wasted really cos all it ever does is play moves. So my son wanted a gaming PC for christmas so I bought a pentium g3260 to put into the HTPC and took the i5 out for the gaming PC. Problem is since I put the pentium in the HTPC its pretty sluggish. I wasn't expecting this. Its freezing up a lot and hitting 100% cpu usage a lot. Alot of programs aren't responding at all. Is there anything I can do about this, would reseting or reinstalling windows 10 help or do I need to get a better cpu?

    If all it is doing is running Kodi then why not try a different OS?

    Openelec should run well on that machine.

    http://openelec.tv/

    http://openelec.tv/get-openelec


  • #4084
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,208 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Johnboy1951 wrote: »
    If all it is doing is running Kodi then why not try a different OS?

    Openelec should run well on that machine.

    http://openelec.tv/

    http://openelec.tv/get-openelec

    Well Windows should run fine on that machine too.


  • #4085
    Bazzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    Calvin Leong wrote: »
    Corsair a good, reputable brand for PSUs as well?

    Yeah most people would consider Corsair a good brand for PSUs.


  • #4086
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    Everything was running perfect until I swapped the cpu. All its doing right now is running kodi but i want it for other things too in the future which is why windows 10 is on it and why i had an i5 in it originally.I didn't uninstall any drivers when I swapped them out, didn't know cpus had drivers! I've reset windows, just have to set up programs now and see how it goes. I'll check the cpu cooler is seated right too


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  • #4087
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    superg wrote: »
    Yeah that's what I assumed but it's really not working at all. Takes an age for the PC to be ready to use once the desktop is loaded and when I try to open programs the process starts and just continues for ever. It's like I'm back in the dark ages of computing.

    It's literally a pc just to watch films on. That's all it does. Runs kodi. Kodi won't even load though. I'm trying a windows reset in case some settings where for the i5 and the new one doesn't like them.

    Sounds very strange, sounds more to me like either a hard drive issue, or else a lack of RAM would also cause that. Is Windows seeing the full amount of ram?

    Definitely a software issue, or else a hardware fault somewhere. Not inherently an issue with the G3240.


  • #4088
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    Yeah full amount of ram still showing, nothing else has changed bar the CPU swap. I've given up for tonight, i'm in the process of building the new PC so I can make sure everything works before Christmas. Just noticed the case has no speaker, anyone know would pc world sell a motherboard speaker?


  • #4089
    Robert ninja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭Robert ninja


    Can someone reccomend me a budget wireless mouse that isn't trash?

    Got about €35 to spend on it.


  • #4090
    Calvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Calvin


    Ordered the msi 970 and VS550W PSU :D nice upgrade to my PC now


  • #4091
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    So turns out the G3260 doesn't like Coretemp. Switched to Realtemp, all good.


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  • #4092
    game4it70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,132 ✭✭✭game4it70


    superg wrote: »
    So turns out the G3260 doesn't like Coretemp. Switched to Realtemp, all good.

    Coretemp would make my pc hang on bootup with win 8.1 so switched to Realtemp also.


  • #4093
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I never use core or real temp anymore, I've kinda switched to the 'as long as the PC's still running, it's grand' way of thinking. :)

    Any Resident Evil fans have any interest in a new Samurai Edge Co2 blowback pistol? Great kick off it, but also a great display piece. Would trade it for a decent processor or graphics card. Not gonna be one of those people on adverts spamming trades on adverts!

    366828.jpg


  • #4094
    callumsdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭callumsdad


    Robert ninja wrote: »
    Can someone reccomend me a budget wireless mouse that isn't trash?

    Got about €35 to spend on it.
    Logitech g300s?9 buttons fits nice in the hand:)


  • #4095
    callumsdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭callumsdad


    superg wrote: »
    So turns out the G3260 doesn't like Coretemp. Switched to Realtemp, all good.
    Aida 64 is another good 1..


  • #4096
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    Real temp will do the job, i only use temp monitoring for a week or two after I've installed a cpu and heatsink to make sure its all seated right and doing its job.

    Was weird though cos core temp works fine on my gaming pc which is also windows 10 and worked fine in the G3260 PC when i had the i5 in it.


  • #4097
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    Anyone know where i could get a reset button and the wiring and plug that comes with it, or even the bits and bobs to make one? The case for the new PC doesn't have a reset button which i think is a strange omission.


  • #4098
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    superg wrote: »
    Anyone know where i could get a reset button and the wiring and plug that comes with it, or even the bits and bobs to make one? The case for the new PC doesn't have a reset button which i think is a strange omission.

    Maplins definitely have all those parts. You can build your own switch to mount it on the desk even :)

    My housemate built a great one into his desk, it even has a safety flip-switch that you have to flick up before the button to start the PC works.


  • #4099
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭.G.


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Maplins definitely have all those parts. You can build your own switch to mount it on the desk even :)

    My housemate built a great one into his desk, it even has a safety flip-switch that you have to flick up before the button to start the PC works.

    Cool thanks, I'll be working beside Maplins on Tuesday I'll pop in there.


  • #4100
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    GPU has started artifacting , so can't wait any longer , pulled the trigger on a sapphire 380 2Gb , 170€ best bang for buck deal I could find. http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/amdradeongraphicscards/amdr9380series/11242-02-20g.html#utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1018132_HotUKDeals
    Overclockers have some at the same price too now..
    They'e usually around 220 on amazon and dabs etc.


  • #4101
    zarquon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    After an utterly disappointing black friday hitting everywhere, pounding f5, translating every eu version of Amazon, i just picked up an Acer XR341CK for the great price of £585. That's €240 cheaper than anywhere else i could find it so looking forward to glorious 34'' 21:9 freesync gaming now :)

    Just need to find a bargain on a fury x to round things off!


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  • #4102
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,208 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    zarquon wrote: »
    After an utterly disappointing black friday hitting everywhere, pounding f5, translating every eu version of Amazon, i just picked up an Acer XR341CK for the great price of £585. That's €240 cheaper than anywhere else i could find it so looking forward to glorious 34'' 21:9 freesync gaming now :)

    Just need to find a bargain on a fury x to round things off!

    Apparently there are price cuts coming for all the current AMD cards.


  • #4103
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,617 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Looking at buying a tablet in the next while,was underwhelmed what was on offer in most stores over the last few days.

    Id like to keep cost below €250. I want something with a little grunt but nothing crazy,just would like it to be quick and responsive,have a nice display and an SD card slot.

    So ive kinda settled on the Nvidia Shield K1,it seems to be very good price/performance and most reviews ive looked at seem fairly positive(The new model not the old spontaneously combust one:D).

    Adding their world charger(€20:() it would come to €220 delivered,also if i add the official case it would be €250.

    Is there anything else i should be looking at in that price range?

    Another option was the Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab,unsure about the quality of the display on it though. Also a Asus Zenpad 8 with a 2k display,but ive read it has performance issues. All similarly priced.

    So any tips advice would be appreciated


  • #4104
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Looking at buying a tablet in the next while,was underwhelmed what was on offer in most stores over the last few days.

    Id like to keep cost below €250. I want something with a little grunt but nothing crazy,just would like it to be quick and responsive,have a nice display and an SD card slot.

    So ive kinda settled on the Nvidia Shield K1,it seems to be very good price/performance and most reviews ive looked at seem fairly positive(The new model not the old spontaneously combust one:D).

    Adding their world charger(€20:() it would come to €220 delivered,also if i add the official case it would be €250.

    Is there anything else i should be looking at in that price range?

    Another option was the Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab,unsure about the quality of the display on it though. Also a Asus Zenpad 8 with a 2k display,but ive read it has performance issues. All similarly priced.

    So any tips advice would be appreciated
    2K on 8 inch screen is just spec padding.


    Is 10 inchs to big in a Tablet? Anybody have one?


  • #4105
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,534 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    just getting back into pc building, when did newegg start working in eu? last time i looked it was us only! are they any good?


  • #4106
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,617 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    2K on 8 inch screen is just spec padding.


    Is 10 inchs to big in a Tablet? Anybody have one?

    True,the screen was ips as well though and i have to say looked very sharp indeed. But i couldnt put up with it being slow.

    Personally FullHD at 8" would be my preference from what ive seen. Would depend what you want to use it for though as well,if its for watching movies,youtube,twitch or other video content 10" makes sense to me. Other than that i think the 8" models make more sense in general. Ill be doing a bit of everything on mine when i get it so 8" seems like a nice compromise.


  • #4107
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,400 ✭✭✭Doge


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    2K on 8 inch screen is just spec padding.


    Is 10 inchs to big in a Tablet? Anybody have one?

    The worst thing about it is, that after buying the ipad air, I got used to seeing 1080p on such a small screen that now my 24" 1080p monitor looks pixelated!


  • #4108
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭L


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    Is 10 inchs to big in a Tablet? Anybody have one?

    It depends on what you want it for. I've had my Nexus 10 for a few years now - I'm pretty happy with it.

    The best way to get a feel for the weight/size ballpark is to think of a hardback A4 notebook. It's a little smaller and a little lighter but it's much the same in terms of holding it long term (probably more comfortable to rest it on something).

    It's a solid size if you intend on doing a lot of image based reading on it (PDFs or comics for example) or some light editing work (I've used it for marking up/commenting on docs but I wouldn't want to have to write something from scratch on it).

    If you're looking for something to watch video on in the move, I wouldn't say there's a huge gain going 10 vs 8 or 7 inch and the weight/size makes it a little more awkward.


  • #4109
    Bazzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    Icyseanfitz wrote: »
    just getting back into pc building, when did newegg start working in eu? last time i looked it was us only! are they any good?

    Not sure when they started but I remember it being mentioned on here that they still ship from the US so your orders could be hit with a huge VAT bill on import, just something to keep in mind.


  • #4110
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,617 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Ordered the Nvidia Shield Tab,case and world charger,came to €259 on Komplett. Should have it next week. Was hoping for a deal on it somewhere today but nothing anywhere i looked. Still at that price it looks a decent buy from what i can see


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  • #4111
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Ordered the Nvidia Shield Tab,case and world charger,came to €259 on Komplett. Should have it next week. Was hoping for a deal on it somewhere today but nothing anywhere i looked. Still at that price it looks a decent buy from what i can see

    Did you look at Lenovo Yoga 2? Some good prices on that knocking around.


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