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Right, I didn't think of that, I'll test the HDD and the RAM. Thanks so far.

Thanks for the answer. I can try, but why do you think it's the hard drive?

Hey there, a friend of mine has a Macbook (Mid 2010) and about 2 years ago it started crashing frequently. The crashes occured at random times, but also at certain situations, like switching tabs. We thought it was an overheating problem, thus I cleaned the notebook from dust inside and I...

If I win this graphics card, I would give it to a friend as a present. He can't afford a new one and still has a HD4870. This is my PC, which is basically good enough for me:

What was the other system you tried it in? Also, what PSU do you have and how old is it?

Well then, you heard it three times :)

Play a bit with the RAM. If you have two sticks, take one out and try with only one and then try the other and try different banks. If you have one single stick, place it in the different bank.

Im sure it's without the mobo, since the case is really big. But even if not, the mainboard, the spacers and the socket take up maybe 1cm, so it would be still enough.

If it's a good one, yes, even a 500W one would suffice if you don't plan to extend your hardware too much.

The Asus, the LG and the AOC have all the same panel: LG. The Acer has most likely a different one, so I can't say how it is. I have the AOC and I'm very pleased with it. The only downside is the non-all-over-consistent illumination, that means you can see the LED spots at some edges, but it's...

Sorry for the late answer. But it seems like you found the answer by yourself. Try it and let me know if you were right.

I didn't solve anything yet, but thanks :)

That means the fan controller can handle 20W, but the power is still limited by the MoBo header, since there is no other power input. If the fan header can only supply 1A (12W), the maximum power is 12W then. Every board should make this, I'm not sure if the high end boards can do more, but with...

Look up in the manual of the mainboard where you have to put RAM sticks first. There should be noted which slot to take if you have just one or two sticks. Put one stick in the described slot and move it a few times from left to right slightly.Then start the computer. Repeat that a few times if...

If it still occurs, you have to find out which component makes the noise. The best is to start with the fans. While the PC is running, stop every one of them with your finger and listen if it was the fan you're holding. Don't worry, if you approach the fan slowly and you don't put your finger...