Recent content by Mikestum

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    Question Can't Sign into Windows 10 After Rewiring PC

    I decided I wanted to do some better cable management on my PC and the SATA cables were unplugged at one point and probably not plugged back in the same SATA slots they were originally in (if that matters). After booting the PC back up, I get a message that it Can't sign into Windows 10. I have...
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    [SOLVED] Help with finding PSU for X570 mobo

    That first Adata one doesn't seem like it can be shipped to me for some reason? Would this work fine? EVGA 750 GQ 210-GQ-0750-V1 80+ GOLD 750W Semi Modular EVGA ECO Mode Power Supply https://www.newegg.com/product/9SIA00Y5120489?m_ver=1
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    [SOLVED] Help with finding PSU for X570 mobo

    I am helping a friend put together a gaming rig and I have a little confusion on what power supplies work with the x570 motherboards . I've been out of the PC building game for a couple years. I believe they require more mobo power connectors that some PSUs don't have? On top of that nearly...
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    [SOLVED] Air CPU Cooler for AM4

    Hi there, I'm putting together a parts list for a friend who is a first time builder and I want things to go as smoothly as possible. Right now the CPU will be a Ryzen 3600 with an Asrock x570 Phantom Gaming 4. My question: What is a recommended air cooler that already comes with a bracket for...
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    Question 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 Video Card Upgrade

    Anyone else have 1st hand experience putting a newer video card into a 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 so it can run OS X 10.11?
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    Question 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 Video Card Upgrade

    Thanks a ton, I'll check it out!
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    Question 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 Video Card Upgrade

    Hello all, I have recently acquired a 2006 Mac Pro 1,1 as a project system (always loved the design) and was looking to upgrade the video card to something a little more modern. I plan to install an unsupported version of OS X 10.11 El Capitan and have already purchased a pair of Intel Xeon...
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    Mouse Stutter at Startup

    Any ideas? :'(
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    Mouse Stutter at Startup

    Hello, I am having an issue with mouse lag/ stutter upon startup that I noticed after a windows 10 update (has since been updated again.) The mouse will move around fine for about 2 seconds and then stutter in a loop of 2 seconds normal behavior 1 second stutter. Troubleshooting done: -...
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    Build Me A Graphic Design/ Gaming Computer

    Hi there, I am trying to get an idea of what I'll be spending for a pretty good graphic design/ gaming computer. Primary focus being graphic design. MAX budget is $750, if possible I'd like to see various price points... Such as $550, $650, $750. I should be able to get a copy of Windows 10...
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    Lakka Console Emulation Build

    Is raspberry pi the best way to go? Im trying to be able to play up to PS1/ N64 Games. Honestly, whatever grants me the best price to performance ratio is what I'm going after. On another note, assuming I were to stick with the PC route for emulation, should a PNY GeForce 6200 DDR2 256MB gfx...
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    Lakka Console Emulation Build

    I am looking for recommendations on the CHEAPEST but highest PERFORMANCE (oxymoron, I know) build I can get for the Lakka emulation OS. I have very little experience with lakka... as in, I finally got it to work on a terribly old Dell Dimension 4600C (Single core P4, 2GB Ram, PNY GeForce 6200...
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    Dell Inspiron from HELL.. Need a few issues looked into

    Thats a pretty good idea. Never done anything like that though, Ill look into it!
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    Dell Inspiron from HELL.. Need a few issues looked into

    Back Story: My girlfriend bought this terrible dell inspiron 5547. They have been known to have hinge problems and of course it finally happened... The case is separating from itself when opened. So, I buy new hinges.. I go to install them today and realize that the plastic screw mounts (?)...
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    Silent Heatsink Suggestions for HTPC

    Can anyone tell me if the temps i screen shot are appropriate for running kodi? The max temps column are from kodi