Recent content by ANDREW3019

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    Question PC display won't turn back on after screen inactivity timeout. Event ID 6008: "The previous system shutdown at [time] on ‎[date] was unexpected"

    My PC's display will not turn back on after I leave my computer for a while (30+ min?) and the display closes due to inactivity timeout. When I return to my PC, I click my mouse/keyboard to wake the display, and the display lights up for a second (backpanel lit, but display is still black)...
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    install another ssd with striped partition?

    i currently have a 500GB samsung 960evo SSD install in my pc. its also my boot drive and my C: drive. i plan on buying another 500GB samsung 960evo SSD for more storage as im running out. 1. is it possible that I combine my 2 SSD's into a single C: drive without losing any data? is there a...
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    install Intel optane memory in laptop

    can I install Intel optane memory (16G) into the m.2 slot of my Asus gl502vt? will it work? is it worth it?
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    i5 8600k vs Ryzen 7 1800x

    I wondering whether I should get the i5 8600k (which is like $279), or the Ryzen 7 1800x ($219 on Newegg, which is $180 off, normal price is $400). PC Build is mainly for gaming, productivity, and school If I get the 8600k, I'm getting the ASUS Maximus X Code(when it comes out) If I get the...
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    What wire will I need for my PC

    I'm ordering custom color cables from a company, and I want to know what cables I will need to order for my PC. PC Parts that probably need cables: - 3.5 Drive (I know thats a sata cable) - ROG Strix GTX 1080 (I know theres a 4-pin for fan connectivity) - ASUS Maximus X Code (That hasnt come...
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    Possible to mine bitcoin with GTX1080 but no CPU, MB, or RAM?

    MERGED QUESTION Question from ANDREW3019 : "Does this eGPU Setup Work" Ok, I already know a bit about eGPU's, and I would like to know if this would work: - I have proper power for everything(Corsair 750 PSU with a bunch of cables) - I'm planning to buy this eGPU Block...
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    Possible to mine bitcoin with GTX1080 but no CPU, MB, or RAM?

    Mine bitcoin with a GTX1080 with no MB, CPU, or RAM. I'm wondering if i can mine with like Nicehash with my gtx1080, with all the pc parts other than the MB, CPU, and RAM, because I'm still waiting for the Maximus X Code to come into stock. I do have a PSU and a Windows 10 Gaming Laptop, along...
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    MSRP for ROG Maximus X Code Z370 Motherboard?

    The product page was released for the ASUS ROG Maximus X Code z370 motherboard, and I was wondering what the MSRP is. I'm guessing its more expensive than the Hero, which is 279.99 USD. Anyone know if it's going to be over 350 USD? The ASUS forum said it's going to be released in November...
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    Cheapest or Crapiest PC Part for a Troll Gift?

    My friend bought me like a 650 for my bday, when i had a gtx 1080 as a troll. I want to return him with something like a 20$ GPU, 1 GB ram? a really small floppy disk(like 10 mb?) Mod Edit for Language
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    Prioritize Laptop CPU or GPU cooling.

    I currently have an old ASUS ROG laptop, with a 970M and a 6700HQ, the laptop itself has terrible cooling, and it has worsened over the course of a year. I am currently not using the 1080p laptop screen(lid closed) and using a 2k monitor for gaming. I can get 60 fps on games at 2k, at medium...