Recent content by jd1211

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    Micro Atx psu with 8 pin power connector?

    im currently working on putting together my second computer and will be using the micro-ATX MSI B150m MORTAR Motherboard which requires an 8 pin ATX power connector. I dont need a PSU with more than 300w but all of the ones i see don't seem to come with this 8 pin connector. Can anyone recommend...
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    Asus mobo stuck at Q Code A9, no display

    put together my first build using the Asus Maximus VII Hero motherboard, turned it on, no beeps, no colored LEDS come on signifying a problem. the Q Code is A9 which the manual states as "Start of Setup." I'm not getting any display and my monitor keeps saying "No signal." any suggestions?
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    cant find bios anywhere, asus page is no help

    im trying to find the latest version of the bios for my Maximus VIII Hero motherboard so i can do a bios flashback, but i cant seem to find the link to the file anywhere. can anyone help me out?
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    Cooler Master HAF X 230mm fan removal??

    I recently bought a new 230mm fan for my HAF X case and I cant seem to find anything online that tells me how to easily get to the screws in the front. ive got that little screen thats directly over the fan to come off, but it doesnt give me a good angle for the screws. any suggestions? Also did...
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    Would 1000w be too much for me?

    Im building my first gaming pc and for the most part have my completed list of parts needed. The estimates for power consumption is 465W (lets say 500W since its only an estimate.) Would it be overkill for me to buy a 1000W Corsair psu?
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    what Motherboards are spacious enough for 1-2 Zotac GTX 980 Ti Amp Extreme edition graphics cards?

    I am looking to build my first gaming pc using a Zotac GTX 980 Ti Amp Extreme edition gpu. One thing that is concerning me is that the gpu is quite large and im not entirely sure what motherboards have enough clearance for it without getting in the way of other components. Any suggestions on...