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    [SOLVED] New Build At CyberPowerPC I'm Having Done

    Well...OP did include a bunch of other accessories and additional stuff outside the main desktop. But yeah, that seems really overpriced.
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    Question Constant Restarting, Impossible to install windows

    Hello GundalfTheGrey, If your computer is shutting off, or restarting suddenly, it may be a power issue. I am seeing that the PSU you have is supposed to be the recommended, or minimum, depends who you ask, for the graphics card. You may want to consider getting a higher wattage, higher...
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    Question PC turns on but won’t boot/no signal/ no peripherals

    Hello Torres1327, From my experience of no display signal, it just might be possible that you are having a RAM issue. A cause for that is that the PC will absolutely not display, nor properly boot, if it doesn't detect any RAM installed. Try reseatting the RAM sticks one by one. If that doesn't...
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    Question What's the best peripheral you've ever used, and why?

    My best peripheral would be a USB 3.0 switch. I can easily switch my peripherals between my work laptop and personal desktop.
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    Anything to Change in the BIOS?

    I'm just another Efrain among many.
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    Optiplex 790 GTX 1050 Ti

    Here are a few that might interest you: https://www.amazon.com/Sentey-XPP725-HS-Computer-Desktop-Bearing/dp/B00SN6VN7W/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480116640&sr=1-6&keywords=power+supply...
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    No Video Output Whatsoever on Computer Build (Tested with multiple different components, same result every time)

    Hello Ohsahi_Calaremn, I had the same exact problem of new and usable components in PC builds that would produce your situation. The most common issue is the RAM. Test only one stick on each DIMM slot and make sure press it down and wiggle a little so it connects properly in place.
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    Optiplex 790 GTX 1050 Ti

    Hello Lolzup, I think the system will be okay, assuming the power supply can supply at least 400 watts of continuous power. The worst case scenario is that you computer will shut down during system use or it will not turn on at all if the power supply is not up to snuff.
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    Which LGA1151 CPU fan for Air 240 MicroATX case?

    Hello Grunberg, According to the specifications on the case chosen, the maximum CPU cooler height is 120mm = 12 cm = 4.72441 inches. To help select the desired cooler, how much are you willing to spend for said component?
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    Looking to upgrade Help!

    Hello LegenOfRoika, I would recommend a better processor above all else that you have listed, the FX-4100 is considerably low spec nowadays. Personally, I would go intel and buy a Haswell motherboard and i5, much better performance compared to the FX processors. Otherwise, the FX-8000 series...
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    Help Upgrading my APU Processor

    Hello Russel_Leonard, AMD and Intel processors use completely different and opposite sockets. AMD has pins on their processors and connectors on the motherboard, Intel has the connectors on the processor and pins on the motherboard. In other words, you need to switch for another motherboard...
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    My Radeon HD 6950 Drivers Won't Update.

    Hello Lewiso123, After a while when AMD releases newer and newer graphics cards, they stop supporting previous models. Typically due to hardware limitations of the previous generation and not worth the upkeep. Similar to iOS products.
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    Help With Video Card Requested

    No problem, glad to be of service.
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    GPU Reballing.How to find the Right GPU.

    Hello Adil_14, When it comes to laptop GPU's, it is virtually impossible to change or replace them. It is always soldered onto the motherboard. Preventing any modifications and part swapping said component.
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    I need help upgrading CPU/Motherboard

    Hello Kristian_13, What is your budget and what do you plan on doing?