Recent content by FriedSalmon_

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    [SOLVED] USB Device Overcurrent Status Detected - Troubleshooting

    I switched front USB headers and then turned it back on with my fingers crossed and everything worked as normal. Confused as to how this solved the issue, as I had it completely unplugged prior (one of the suggested solutions). But as long as it works its fine by me. Thanks!
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    Question Screen Randomly Goes Black For a Few Seconds

    I will try a different cable when I can, thank you
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    Question Screen Randomly Goes Black For a Few Seconds

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    Question Screen Randomly Goes Black For a Few Seconds

    Hello, This problem has persisted for months. Specifically when I am watching a video (Netflix or Movies and TV app), the screen will go black for a few seconds. For a 25 minute video, it happens about twice on average. All of my drivers are up to date. Admittedly I am a noob with event viewer...
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    [SOLVED] USB Device Overcurrent Status Detected - Troubleshooting

    Hello. I have been experiencing this error for a while now. I have searched for articles and forum posts (most notably this one helped), and found some potential causes. I disconnected my front USB ports so I know for sure they are not the issue. That leaves the rear USB ports and my USB...
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    Recovering data from a virus-infected hard drive

    Hello, I have an old computer that has not worked in quite some time. (I assume) the viruses had gotten so bad that it could barely boot. I have found that you can buy an adapter to use the hard drive as an external one, and recover files that way, but also heard that this can result in my other...
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    Tom's Hardware Giveaway - Valkyria Chronicles

    I believe the new potential model could push a lot of console players to PC. When I think about the reasons a console player has for not switching over generally it's something along the lines of "my friends play on console" or "PC is too expensive". Well, with this new model gamers would...
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    Tom's Hardware Steam Giveaway, 'Valkyria Chronicles!'

    I believe the new potential model could push a lot of console players to PC. When I think about the reasons a console player has for not switching over generally it's something along the lines of "my friends play on console" or "PC is too expensive". Well, with this new model gamers would...
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    First PC Build, how to improve?

    Alright, so soon (within a month or two) I'm going to be building my very first PC. I've put parts in pre-existing computers before, but this will be the first time I start from scratch. My budget is roughly $1500-$1600, and I plan on using the PC for gaming, schoolwork, possibly video editing...