New PC Has Constant Crashes, Corrupted Game Files, and Blurry Graphics
I spent the last couple of years saving for my first custom-built PC and finally assembled it myself using build guides and the instructions included with the parts.…
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Dell Precision 5560 randomly hard-freezes despite passing diagnostics
I have a used/imported Dell Precision 5560 with an Intel i7-11850H, 32 GB of RAM, and an RTX A2000. It randomly becomes completely unresponsive, most often during games,…
Should I delete leftover NVIDIA files after switching to an AMD GPU on Debian?
I recently replaced my NVIDIA graphics card with an AMD card on Debian. Since the switch, the system sometimes freezes visually while audio continues playing. I previously installed…
Dell Precision 5560 randomly hard-freezes despite passing diagnostics
I have a used/imported Dell Precision 5560 with an Intel i7-11850H, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX A2000. It randomly freezes completely, most often during games, but it…
What drivers and software should I install after a fresh Windows 11 setup?
I've just formatted my custom-built gaming PC and am preparing to install Windows 11 from scratch. It's been a while since I last performed a clean installation, so…
Is AMD or Intel/NVIDIA Hardware More Reliable on Fedora?
I'm planning a new desktop build for Fedora and have seen conflicting claims about whether AMD hardware provides a smoother Linux experience than Intel or NVIDIA. My current…
New Lenovo Yoga 9i keeps crashing with random BSODs—could the GPU or a driver be failing?
I bought a brand-new Lenovo Yoga 9i (model 16IPH11) about three months ago. Aside from the touchscreen pen not working, it has developed a much more serious problem:…
Could an old power supply be causing sudden restarts with an RTX 5060?
My sister has an older PC with an Intel i5-9400F, MAG B365M Mortar motherboard, and 16 GB of RAM. Her previous graphics card started showing artifacts, so she…
What should I optimize on my new gaming PC for the highest FPS?
I just built my first gaming PC and want to get the best possible performance, especially in competitive games such as Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, and Valorant. Could…
Computer Shuts Down Shortly After Starting a Game
My computer has recently started shutting down about a minute after I launch a game. The lights sometimes remain on, and once the game audio continued playing in…
Why Is My RTX 3080 Performing Worse Than My RTX 3070 at 1080p?
I recently upgraded from an RTX 3070 to an EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3, but my performance somehow feels worse. I'm using an Intel i5-14400F with 16 GB of…
Computer Shuts Down Shortly After Starting Games
My computer has recently started shutting down about a minute after I launch a game. The lights sometimes remain on, and once the game audio continued in a…
Some games say my GPU drivers are outdated after an upgrade—should I be concerned?
I recently upgraded from an Intel Arc B580 to an AMD Radeon 9060 XT 16GB. I used DDU in Safe Mode to remove the Intel drivers, then installed…
Is the RX 9070 XT a better value than the RTX 5070 Ti for 1440p gaming?
I'm finishing a new PC build and the graphics card is the last major part I need. I've always used Nvidia—or known people who do—but I keep hearing…
How can I create a shortcut that runs PowerShell commands in sequence?
I want a desktop shortcut that runs three device-management commands in order: enable my GPU device, wait for that operation to finish, disable it, and then enable it…
How can I create a desktop shortcut that runs PowerShell device commands in sequence?
I want one desktop shortcut to run three PowerShell commands sequentially: enable my GPU device, wait for that operation to finish, disable it, and then enable it again.…
Which NVIDIA driver is most stable for an RTX 4070 Super?
I recently installed an RTX 4070 Super and I'm unsure which NVIDIA driver version to use. I've heard that some newer releases can cause performance drops, HDR problems,…
Games Crash to a Black Screen and Reboot After Graphics Driver Update
Driver 616.92 causes my PC to lose display, show a black screen, and reboot while gaming. I tried rolling back to three different driver versions, changing the refresh…
Intermittent Desktop Stutter on an RTX 5070 Ti During Low-Power Memory States
I'm troubleshooting intermittent micro-stutters on the Windows 11 desktop with an RTX 5070 Ti, a single 4K 160 Hz G-SYNC display, and current NVIDIA drivers. Games remain completely…
Why Did My FPS Drop After Switching from an RX 9060 XT to an RTX 5070?
I've had this PC since August last year, and it performed well at first. With my RX 9060 XT, I usually got over 200 FPS in games like…