Recent content by nwright2

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    Computer frequently requires 2nd push of power button to complete bootup

    I am having a similar issue but with a totally new rig. I have not overclocked anything (other than things that came stock OC) It will turn off after 2 seconds, then after 2 seconds of waiting I press again and it boots into Windows normal. SO confused / worried it'll damage my system. ASrock...
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    Need to press power button twice to boot computer

    I am having a similar issue, except I have not overclocked anything (other than things that came stock OC) My new rig will boot, turn off after 2 seconds, then after 2 seconds of waiting I press again and it boots into Windows normal. SO confused / worried it'll damage my system. ASrock...
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    Asrock Extreme 4 - Have to press power button twice to get to boot?

    Checked the power settings and everything is fine. Double checked the header cables and everything is plugged into MB correctly. Re-checked all the power and other cable connections...still get the false boot. I am stumped. So far, the time doesn't seem to increase or decrease...it's about 1-2...
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    Do I need x2 separate PCIe Power Cables to Power EVGA GTX 970 FTW or is x1 with Splitter enough?

    I have the EVGA 1000w p2 PSU and a EVGA GTX 970 FTW card. It requires x2 6-pin power connections. Should I use a single cable that splits into a 6 and 6+2? or 2 separate cables (each of which end in a 6+2) Will this affect anything? Benefit / dangers? I don't know enough about GPUs in...
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    Asrock Extreme 4 - Have to press power button twice to get to boot?

    Just built a brand new rig. Everything was carefully hooked up and I've booted up / installed windows + drivers etc without incident. However... when I cold boot, on the first power button press it will run for like 1-2 seconds then turn off. If I press again, it will then boot normally (and...
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    Asrock X99 Extreme 4 SLI / Card Size + Location??

    I currently have an Asrock x99 Extreme 4 Mobo with x1 EVGA GTX 970 FTW card in the first (top) slot. I want to add a second in SLI. Two questions: 1) Is there enough room to SLI x2 GTX 970 FTWs AND still fit a Sound Creative Sound Blaster Zx in the PCE 2.0 x1 slot without crushing the cables...