Recent content by jimbles

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    Urgently need a new motherboard

    Budget $200 CPU: FX-6300, AM3+ ATX Sized Case 2 CHA_Fan and 1 CPU_Fan preferred The current motherboard that I have is an absolute atrocity. I'd wait until December but this one component just can't wait. I'm not looking to spend all of my budget, I just need something that works. I've read...
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    Fan header help

    I have a pair of 4-pin fans, and a pair of 3-pin fans. From the purpose of the fans, It would be effective to put the 3-pins in the 4-pin header, and the 4-pins in the 3-pin header. To do this, I'll be using a PWM splitter, Silverstone CPF01 3.94" PWM Fan Splitter Cable . Could anything go...
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    Cha_Fan 1 & 2 displaying incorrect RPM

    I've just recently installed two Corsair SP120 4-pins into my system. One of them is connected to a 3-pin, the other a 4-pin. Both fans work perfectly, adjusting themselves to the temperature inside of the case. The only problem is that, even in bios, they are displaying dreadfully inaccurate...
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    How do I know which cables are which on my mobo?

    Today I'm going to be transferring my computer's internals to a new case. I've got everything down except the motherboard cables. I know the obvious ones, such as the CPU power cable, mobo power cable, but what about the other ones? I'm dealing with an ATX sized motherboard, if that helps. For...
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    Can my computer handle these upgrades?

    Current Build: Windows 8.1 64-bit AMD FX-6300 8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-28) ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. M51BC (Socket 942) 2048MB ATI AMD Radeon R7 200 Series (Unknown) 931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 SATA Disk Device (SATA) ASUS DVD RAM GH95N SATA CdRom Device AMD...
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    Am I overloading my PSU?

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    Am I overloading my PSU?

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    Am I overloading my PSU?

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    Am I overloading my PSU?

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    Am I overloading my PSU?

    I have a really shady unbranded PSU that came with my computer that I've started adding new parts to. I added a fan via molex today. I've been using my computer for about half an hour, skyping and playing minecraft when my screen turned black and came back, twice. I do intend on upgrading the...
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    What to do before opening up my PC

    While unplugged, I intend on clipping an anti-static wristband to the case of my PC and poking around it to see what I can upgrade, but that's a different story. I would like to know the precautions I take before doing so. Right now my computer is on and being used to type, as read here. As far...
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    Going to be upgrading my computer for the first time, help?

    I'm very excited to be upgrading my system for the first time with a new PSU, CPU Cooler, and GPU. I'm very worried that I may not take a proper precaution and somehow kill my system. My biggest concern is grounding myself while working on the computer, which I'd like some tips on. Aside from...
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    Best PSU for my build?

    (just to get it out of question, I cannot custom-build my rig, long story) I am purchasing this prebuilt computer to use as a starter base for upgrades. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/1822053.p?id=1219065404328&skuId=1822053&st=m51bc&cp=1&lp=6 Upon buying it, I...
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    Want to build a PC, budget says otherwise

    Ok, so my budget for a computer is $800. Seems decent right? Not exactly. At the moment I have $300. My primary source of $500 would come from selling my consoles to Best Buy. By selling to Best Buy, I am restrained to receiving only a Best Buy gift card, leaving me only to buy a pre-built...