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Updating BIOS and Chipset

Discussion in 'Computers & Technology' started by Jackjack, Sep 14, 2014.

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    Computer is consistently crashing in CS:GO, finally come to the conclusion that the only reason left is that my BIOS and Chipset need an update the issue is I have no idea how to do so and when I read into it sounds technical and risky, with one website citing that if I do it wrong I would end up having to buy a whole new motherboard which I'm not in the habit of doing anytime soon.

    Any chance I could get a toned down east to understand step by step guide?

    Motherboard; ASUS® P8Z77-V LX: USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, ATI®CrossFireX

    y no .exe ez lyfe
     
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    Jackjack, Sep 14, 2014
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    If it's just CS:GO then I highly doubt it's the BIOS. I don't even think BIOS can interfere with any game.
     
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    Lux, Sep 14, 2014
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    Only think i can think of that would cause the monitor to cease responding to the pc
     
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    Jackjack, Sep 14, 2014
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    So what exactly happens? The game crashes or the monitor turns off?
     
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    Nomy, Sep 15, 2014
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    Im not sure to be quite honest with you, the monitor just goes to a black screen with a message saying that it has no signal yet the computer it still running. The only way to get it working again is by restarting the PC.
     
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    Jackjack, Sep 15, 2014
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    I have a strong feeling about the power not being sufficient while you are playing games. Tell us your PSU.
     
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    Nomy, Sep 15, 2014
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    600W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU
    --- Double Post Merged, Sep 15, 2014, Original Post Date: Sep 15, 2014 ---
    I think its 600W anyway, ive got a sneaking suspicion I might have installed a 450W instead. I'll open her up later in the week.
     
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    That sounds like a cheap PSU. Quad rails... Single rail is better.
    If you want to try, you could try swapping your PSU and see if its any better.

    Do not buy fake/cheap PSUs. Go for known brands like coolermaster, corsair, antec, etc.
     
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    Nomy, Sep 15, 2014
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    Thanks for the heads up, i'll have a look at the brand when i open it up, as far as im aware its a corsair model though.
     
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    Jackjack, Sep 15, 2014
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    I don't remember corsair having quad rail PSUs... Try opening the side panel and you may see it...
     
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    Nomy, Sep 15, 2014