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    JamesC01 reacted to faalin's post in the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ? with Like.

    But when you say you plugged it into a different outlet the issue went away, that would point me to the issue being in the outlet...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ?.

    What if it turns out that it's not the outlet? What in a PC could cause a buzzing/sparking sound when it's just plugged in, without...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 reacted to faalin's post in the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ? with Like.

    Depending on where you live, in the USA outlets are normally strung up to 8 per breaker. If your plugging in the extension cord to...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ?.

    I added the specs to the original post. Here's the surge protector: Belkin Surge Protector. I've tried the surge protector with other...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 reacted to Lutfij's post in the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ? with Like.

    When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 posted the thread Question PC dead again a month after replacing the PSU ? in Power Supplies.

    A bit over a month ago I came here because my PC wouldn't turn on, and there were sparking/buzzing sounds coming from near where the PSU...

    Nov 14, 2023
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    JamesC01 reacted to PEnns's post in the thread Question Good silent backup software? with Like.

    I second the recommendation for Free File Sync. It has a good interface and works flawlessly. I use it to back up / mirror whole...

    Oct 4, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question Good silent backup software?.

    Thanks for the help! Ideally, I'd want it to get rid of the file on the next backup, but it'd be nice if they point it out "kittykat.jpg...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 reacted to Lafong's post in the thread Question Good silent backup software? with Like.

    OK. If you have 2 source drives, lets call them S1 and S2. Backup drive: I assume you have just one. Let's call it B1. You'd set up 2...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question Good silent backup software?.

    I have my main ssd where most of my files and windows are stored, and then another hdd with some older files on it, that aren't accessed...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question Good silent backup software?.

    By silent I mean that it's running in the background, and will only interrupt me to tell me it can't copy a file at the end of the whole...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 reacted to Lafong's post in the thread Question Good silent backup software? with Like.

    The FIRST backup of 20 GB is always going to take a long time. LATER backups with proper software will be shorter because that later...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 posted the thread Question Good silent backup software? in Apps and Software.

    I'm finally back up and running after over a week of not being able to use my PC due to failed PSU. Thankfully all of my data seems...

    Oct 3, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question How to get over fear of PSU exploding?.

    How on earth can you back up 950GB in 3 minutes? Does it essentially make an full copy of the drive, so it doesn't have to scan through...

    Sep 28, 2023
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    JamesC01 replied to the thread Question How to get over fear of PSU exploding?.

    Are you using cloud backup or do you have an external hdd/sdd plugged into usb? I've been selecting and dragging files manually to an...

    Sep 28, 2023

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