Recent content by MichaelAlexand3r

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    Should I change some of my pc components? (strange GPU problem)

    Other problemo - bitmining has stressed your system; the GPU is on blast while mining and you can overload some parts ofyour computer with mining and it will short circuit or blow a fuse. Hows the cooling on it? Liquid cooling? or conventional fans & how many?
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    Should I change some of my pc components? (strange GPU problem)

    Download these to run some checks; you'll be able to determine if the CPU, motherboard, or SSD/HDD are failing in many ways. What operating system are you running? You haven't made any changes to the components since you built it in 2012? Hot CPU Tester Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool...
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    Brand new components and newly installed win 10, SLOW BOOTUP

    Definitely need an SSD - Just buy a 120GB for the boot; keep your TB for storage. Also, I would buy a Apricorn eZ Gig Cloning cable; it will be a life long friend, you can clone any harddrive. Buy a SSD, buy the wire/CD package, clone your current HDD onto the SSD - switch out HDD for SSD...
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    Upgrading my XPS 8700 (X8700-3129BLK) Motherboard with a ASUS Z97-E/USB 3.1

    Hi all, Looking at upgrading my rig with a few components (Motherboard, Power unit, SSD, GPU). I am unfamiliar with motherboard upgrades so I was hoping to get some input and suggestions. As I am looking at multiple upgrades, I want to make sure my mobo in mind is a good choice and sufficient...
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    Is it harmful to use 1333MHz DDR3 ram on a Laptop which came with 1600MHz DDR3 RAM?

    Hi all, So I've recently taken 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz from my broken Dell XPS 14z laptop, and put it into my new Lenovo u410 laptop, which is using 4GB DDR3 1600MHz. And it has 2 SODIMM Slots (if thats relevant at all). I've read that you can do it, but its not recommend. Just wondering what...