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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    I ended up using the extension cable, thanks
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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    So we need to get this all done by the end of the day tomorrow. I ordered this: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07931JTS9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527021522&sr=8-4&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=24%2Bpin%2Bpsu%2Bextension%2Bcable&dpPl=1&dpID=41ow2y1yezL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 We...
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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    Ok so I have a spare motherboard, im going to practice using the Dremel on it, if I feel it's too dangerous then I'm going to buy the dual PSU extension cable.
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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    On Amazon Prime, it only really had dual power supply cables. Would this work? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07931JTS9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527021522&sr=8-4&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=24%2Bpin%2Bpsu%2Bextension%2Bcable&dpPl=1&dpID=41ow2y1yezL&ref=plSrch&th=1&
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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    How would I go about trimming the plastic?
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    Is it safe to take off the ram lock?

    I'm making a super compact itx build and I'm using an hdplex PSU (same thing as pico) but I can't put it in the motherboard because the heatsink is stuck on one ram lock. removing the hdplex heatsink is not possible, so the only option is to cut the ram lock. This is a gigabyte ab350n...
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    Building Mini ITX pc with custom case, need help figuring out the psu.

    Hi, Im going to build a super small custom case and a new pc. I know im going to need a pico psu, and a laptop power brick. I do not know how to select the correct pico psu and power brick. I live in canada and I was hoping someone would be able to help me out. Here is my build...
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    Power supply exploded ??

    I bought It from Canada computers. Do you think I can return it or anything?
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    Power supply exploded ??

    Is there no other solutions? Like a cheap way to fix it or something?
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    Power supply exploded ??

    Hey guys, I just put my power supply in a new case. I used longer screws because I actually made the case and short screws wouldn't fit. I just touched the power cable to the power supply and then instantly a brown spark and a loud pop. Started to smell like something was burnt. The power supply...
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    Need cheap psu for gaming

    So basically Ive got an egpu adaptor. It is pcie x16 to mpcie. I am looking to hook up an egpu to my laptop using this. My card is a 7950 but when i plugged in a 400W psu it worked for about half a second (it wasnt even 80+). I dont have much money so i was looking at getting the EVGA 450 B...
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    SD vs usb 3.1?

    So basically I was looking at egpus. Of course usb is far too slow, but would I be able to get away with an sd card egpu? Also if I did use a usb how much would be bottlenecked % wise. (same question again but with the sd instead of usb)