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    Question Can I just plug an old ssd hard drive to my existing PC?

    So I plugged the old ssd in and check that it did not boot as the primary drive in the bios. I can see the files but I can not access them or move them to another external drive. So I guess the old ssd that had a copy of windows and had an account that had password is restricting me access to...
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    Question Monitor flicking on and off

    For the past few days my moniter has been flickering on and off, it happens nonstop and I realise the flickering is matching the power light on my monitor. The flicker on and off is fast with 2 seconds inbetween each flicker. I manage to narrow it down to the cable connecting to my monitor, I...
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    Question Can I just plug an old ssd hard drive to my existing PC?

    Okay thank you I will give it a try. It's just I wasnt sure if that is something possible or it required something to make it work. Like if the data on it would be restricted as it has an existing operating system on there where the account is locked with a password. Or if I need to go into...
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    Question Can I just plug an old ssd hard drive to my existing PC?

    I have an old ssd hard drive that has data on it that I would like to use. I remember it was from my previous system and the user account for windows had a password on it that I do not remember anymore. My current system already has a ssd hard drive but my user account for windows does not have...
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    [SOLVED] Which GPU should I purchase

    Anyone able to give me some advice?
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    [SOLVED] Which GPU should I purchase

    Yeah i think I might of got it confused, I linked the GPUs site there
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    [SOLVED] Which GPU should I purchase

    1st GPU: https://www.palit.com/palit/vgapro.php?id=3675&lang=en 2nd GPU: https://rog.asus.com/uk/graphics-cards/graphics-cards/rog-strix/rog-strix-gtx1650-o4g-gaming-model/
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    [SOLVED] Which GPU should I purchase

    I am looking to buy an entry level graphics card, but I do not what to look for when it comes to the specification of graphics card. I have two options and have listed the specifications and hope this forum can give me their opinions and options Grpahics card 1: GeForce GTX 1650 DDR6 896...
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    Question Fried CPU or mobo?

    Doesn't the surge protector come with a equipment warranty? In the UK, Masterplug sockets come with a guarantee of 3 years warranty and up to £1000 equipment protection if a surge does damage components that is connected to the socket.
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    Question Installing front intake fans

    F12 PWM PST are the older fans from Arctic. The P12 PWM PST are the much newer release with better static pressure and air flow. I have no CD or hard drive that is blocking intake ventilation but the intake area is a bit restricted so I think the Arctic P12 PWM PST looks like a good option.
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    Question Installing front intake fans

    Additional information. The middle and bottom fan front case installation would not be a problem with air intake I think. The top would be a bit more difficult as the 4mm holes start just around the where the middle fan would be. Meaning the top intake fan would only have the mesh to intake air...
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    Question Installing front intake fans

    The images online really don't show there is a lot of openings, but there are many, because the front panel is created in such a way, that its like a V shape indent all the way around the front panel. Making the front case having like an island sticking out. And within the V shape indent around...
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    Question Installing front intake fans

    I am using a CiT Dark Soul Mid Tower Case, at the front of the case there are 2 different type of openings. One is a filter/mesh type and the other are lots of horizontal openings down the tower front panel that dust can get through. I do plan to have some filters placed in front of the fans as...
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    Question Installing front intake fans

    My front PC does not have any fans and can fit 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm, don't think it can fight 140mm three times. Anyways I am looking to purchase the Arctic P12 PWM PST fan set. https://www.arctic.ac/uk_en/p12-pwm-pst.html With the fans being able to connect to one another, I am hoping to...