Recent content by Mikeybb

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    Potentially failing GPU

    I have a Zotac GTX980 Amp Omega (yada, yada, yada) and, since replacing the motherboard, CPU, and RAM, have been experiencing graphical errors. When I first installed the GPU after the swap, I didn't install it correctly and the connector portions of my SATA cables were pushing the back side of...
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    Severe problems after motherboard upgrade

    UPDATE: I got Windows reinstalled and was trying to get the Nvidia driver installed for the GPU. When I tried to install it, the screen would go black with white and grey horizontal lines across it. I was trying to install the driver because I was stuck at a crazy low resolution on my main...
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    Severe problems after motherboard upgrade

    I apologize if this is in the wrong place, but I thought it was pertinent since the motherboard was one of the components upgraded. First, I had a stock Dell motherboard with 8 gb (2x4) of no name RAM, an i5-3340, and a GTX 980. I bought an MSI Z370-A Pro, 16 gb (2x8) of HyperX RAM, and an...
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    Consequences to providing too much amperage to case fan

    Thanks guys. Kanewolf, you've got a good point. I might be overcomplicating the issue. Timeconsumer, many thanks for the answer to the question I asked.
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    Consequences to providing too much amperage to case fan

    Good Evening, I'm sick of buying routers every year or two and would like to just make them last longer. Did some reading and found that one of the major causes of failure is heat stress or overheating. So, I just bought a new router and want to pop off at least one side panel and rig up a...
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    Java in strange language, help?

    Tried screen res change, no go. I could not change my hardware accel. Also, how do I change the font. I tried the JavaRa program and looked for every cleaning option I could, then reinstalled and got the same funky language. I apologize for the long period with no update. I do appreciate...
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    Java in strange language, help?

    I am set for U.S. in my non Unicode settings in that location.
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    Java in strange language, help?

    I did not, will redo.
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    Java in strange language, help?

    I thought I'd tried this and I did. Same problem with fresh install. Uninstalled with CCleaner and reinstalled. Version 8 Update 45. Running Windows 7.