Recent content by Daniel_Daniel

Hi I have an AI Mesh system (RT-AX82U plus 3 ZenWifi XD5 nodes) with a TP-Link VX42 iiNet modem. I'm having a few network connection issues. These have all come up in the last few days, and I think it's an ASUS firmware issue: 1) My Toshiba Air Touch2+ Air Conditioning Controller keeps...

@Roland Of Gilead and @Lafong, thank you both I followed your instructions, including multiple CMOS clears, and the machine is up and running. The weird thing is, I seem to be running a slightly older version of bios than I was before, but I went with the version recommended on the MSI page...

This is taking longer than expected. I'd overtightened the mobo screws (probably anxious), and getting it off was an absolute dog. The case standoffs and the mobo have been poorly aligned since day 1, and I think I used too much force to try get a good fit. I got the old CPU back in, but I...

Thanks Both. Looks like I’ll be checking the bios and clearing CMOS. And fingers crossed.

Hi @Lafong The MSI website shows the motherboard as compatible: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B660-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-DDR4/support#cpu The build itself is only about a month old, and I'm pretty sure I made sure I had the latest version of bios when I built it. So, it's probably not that...

Hi I've upgraded my PC with a new CPU and new RAM, and now I'm not able to get any output at all on my monitor. It also appears that the GPU (an Asus TUF RTX 3080 ) might not be getting any juice at all, as it's not lighting up at all. Note: I tested the monitor cable on my laptop to confirm...

Excellent question. The interwebz are utterly unclear on this one, but it's a maybe no. If I'm not 100% certain, I'll get this instead...

Thanks all for the great input. I've updated my parts list accordingly: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/Daniel_Daniel/saved/qnBmLk Although I went my own way in a few spots. Partpicker is giving the bog standard warning that "the MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard...

Thanks @logainofhades Lots to think about. I rarely play games, so I'm not worrying about cooking the CPU. Good point re: the case though. I have a crush on the Be Quiet range of stuff, but I can get a case with some new fans in it for around $150. Total budget - about $2200 (prefer less...

Thanks @MrN1ce9uy ! The difference in CPUs is only about $40, so that’s good to know. I got a private message telling me I may as well upgrade the PSU. Any other ideas?

OK So I want to replace my current PC, which is used for a mix of gaming, home office, and media storage. I'll be moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I'm hoping to not have to make any updates for 4-5 years, because I'm lazy. And, if I can, I want to re-use the current case, PSU, and GPU...

Thanks @Lutfij your comment was enough to get me looking in the right place. Drive now initialized and looks all good! Thanks Daniel

Thanks I’m a little obsessed with the Quiet Gaming Rig concept, so I feel compelled to control the fans. But the collective advice has worked… I connected the case fans to the MOBO and the Fan Controller software seems to be playing along. I’ll need to fiddle the settings a bit to make sure...

Thanks @CountMike I'm not too keen on paying for extra software, but equally, I don't want to spend too long mucking around with the current software. I might try the freebie version and if it works, I might just given in and pay.

Thank @Aeacus In that case, I've got a fan hub, since all the case fans run in sync. The hub still connects to the MOBO, so I would have thought I'd still be able to control all 3 fans together via whatever fan control software, but this doesn't seem to be the case. The case has a funny...