Looking to elevate your forum game. Want your posts to look as professional as our green moderators? Whether you're a newbie or an advanced user there is always something to learn. This post will teach you the best ways to receive quick and accurate replies. It will also list some common BBCode and ALT-Codes to help you Post Like a Boss.
First and foremost if you're new to the forums, Welcome! Here is a link to some helpful tips to get you started.
To the newcomers. If you're creating a post and asking for help with an Overclock or are looking for help with a system that just isn't running right, start out by posting in the proper section. If you're really not sure where to post a hardware question than go ahead and post it in the General Hardware section. Don't be upset if a Moderator moves your post. They aren't doing it to spite you, they're actually just trying to help by getting your post maximum visibility to those that follow specific sections.
Next, give your post a good descriptive title. There's nothing worse than a title that just reads "Help!". This isn't helping anyone. Try something like "Help! My i7-4790k is reaching 97°C before BSOD!". As you can see this title will weed-out the AMD fans and tells the helpers that you're having temp and BSOD issues.
Third, edit your signature to list your rig's specs. This is invaluable to those trying to help. Note: You need 10 posts before your signature will show up so if you're a new member also list your specs in the first post. Here is a great example and where you can find the "Edit Signature" option.
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Finally, post screen shots that pertain to your particular issue. Having temp issues? Post a shot of HWMonitor(free) making sure all voltages and temps are visible. Tell us if this is under load or idle. Keep in mind idle temps are generally not very accurate and we will usually want to know your load temps. List what you're using to generate the load on the CPU/GPU. The common programs we suggest for creating a load are Prime95, Aida64, and Intel Burn Test (all free). If overclocking then it's also best to show the three most used tabs of CPUz (CPU, Memory, & SPD). Images can be added using the "Insert Image" icon or the "Attachments" icon.
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This should be enough information to get you started. Many times you will be requested to show other bits of information which could include BIOS screen shots. These are generally case by case so just be prepared to help us help you.
For the more advanced users, lets get into the codes.
Note: Here's a link to the full BBCode.
Here is how to do our most commonly asked question, "How'd you do that?"
Do you have tips, tricks, or other recommendations? Post them here.
Note: Many of these features have dedicated icons at the top of the posting window.
First and foremost if you're new to the forums, Welcome! Here is a link to some helpful tips to get you started.
To the newcomers. If you're creating a post and asking for help with an Overclock or are looking for help with a system that just isn't running right, start out by posting in the proper section. If you're really not sure where to post a hardware question than go ahead and post it in the General Hardware section. Don't be upset if a Moderator moves your post. They aren't doing it to spite you, they're actually just trying to help by getting your post maximum visibility to those that follow specific sections.
Next, give your post a good descriptive title. There's nothing worse than a title that just reads "Help!". This isn't helping anyone. Try something like "Help! My i7-4790k is reaching 97°C before BSOD!". As you can see this title will weed-out the AMD fans and tells the helpers that you're having temp and BSOD issues.
Third, edit your signature to list your rig's specs. This is invaluable to those trying to help. Note: You need 10 posts before your signature will show up so if you're a new member also list your specs in the first post. Here is a great example and where you can find the "Edit Signature" option.
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Finally, post screen shots that pertain to your particular issue. Having temp issues? Post a shot of HWMonitor(free) making sure all voltages and temps are visible. Tell us if this is under load or idle. Keep in mind idle temps are generally not very accurate and we will usually want to know your load temps. List what you're using to generate the load on the CPU/GPU. The common programs we suggest for creating a load are Prime95, Aida64, and Intel Burn Test (all free). If overclocking then it's also best to show the three most used tabs of CPUz (CPU, Memory, & SPD). Images can be added using the "Insert Image" icon or the "Attachments" icon.
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This should be enough information to get you started. Many times you will be requested to show other bits of information which could include BIOS screen shots. These are generally case by case so just be prepared to help us help you.
For the more advanced users, lets get into the codes.
Note: Here's a link to the full BBCode.
Here is how to do our most commonly asked question, "How'd you do that?"
- 25°C - The Degree Symbol - There are two methods. 1. Hold ALT and type 0176 on the Number pad. 2. Type [deg][/deg]
- Highlight - [Highlight]Very Important Text[/Highlight] the result looks like this...
Very Important Text
- Strikethrough - [s]original text before editing[/s] the result looks like this...
original text before editing
- Subscript - H[sub]2[/sub]O the result looks like this...
H2O
- Superscript - E=MC[sup]2[/sup] the result looks like this...
E=MC2
- Jumpto - [jumpto=aname]Text that takes you places.[/jumpto] The result takes you to the anchor. (Requires an anchor)
- Anchor - [aname=aname] Type in your anchor location here.[/aname] The result is an anchor point. (Requires a jumpto)
- Making a list with bullets- [list][*]Insert text [*] More text[/list] the result looks like this...
- Insert text
- More text
- Making a numbered list- [list=1][*]Insert text [*] More text[/list] the result looks like this...
- Insert text
- More text
- Making compound lists- [list=1][*]Insert text [*] More text[list=A][*]Insert text [*] More text[list=a][*]Insert text [*] More text[list][*]Insert text [*] More text[/list][/list][/list][/list] the result looks like this...
- Insert text
- More text
- Insert text
- More text
- Insert text
- More text
- Insert text
- More text
- Forcing vB to display the BBCode instead of executing the code - [PLAIN]Code[/PLAIN] ← The result is this
- Creating a simple table - [table="width: 500, class: outer_border"]
[tr]
[td]1[/td]
[td]2[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]3[/td]
[td]4[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]5[/td]
[td]6[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]
1 2 3 4 5 6
Hint: Click "Insert table" at the top of your post.
- Linking a Youtube video -[yvid]rg5LAjsd8xo[/yvid] and the result...
Do you have tips, tricks, or other recommendations? Post them here.
Note: Many of these features have dedicated icons at the top of the posting window.
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