My old computer is slow like... need help to find out why.

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  1. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    When will you do the requested tests? It is the only way to find bad hardware or point to another cause.
    Using Furmark is fine, if you new GPU fails, return for a new one. There is a temp monitor built in, don't let it pass 85C.
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  3. sisrace
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    Windows 10 64Bit
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    Britton30 said:
    When will you do the requested tests? It is the only way to find bad hardware or point to another cause.
    Using Furmark is fine, if you new GPU fails, return for a new one. There is a temp monitor built in, don't let it pass 85C.


    Its a fast kill button if the gpu is overheating?
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  4. sisrace
    Posts : 474
    Windows 10 64Bit
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    Britton30 said:
    When will you do the requested tests? It is the only way to find bad hardware or point to another cause.
    Using Furmark is fine, if you new GPU fails, return for a new one. There is a temp monitor built in, don't let it pass 85C.




    And i will make the tests but. I havent even bothered of pluging in the power to the computer after looking inside it any more. Will turn on and try it hopefully tomorrow
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