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    Question Minimum System Requirements for Windows 11 install ?

    The CPU list isn't accurate from my experience. For example I installed 11 on a i5-7500t just last week and also have it installed on a 6500t as well. Both Dell USFF's were installed using the Media Creation tool's made flash drive but was not the current version since I wanted local accounts...
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    Build Advice Better hardware choices, including the PSU ?

    Not sure if you saw this 7800x3d motherbd combo yet. https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4814731
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    Question Reboot doesn't work properly / F12 black screen ?

    How are you restarting? Systemctl reboot?
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    Question AOC Q27G4F - Freesync?

    It supports adaptive sync so its compatible with some AMD cards as listed in their manual for this monitor. Adaptive-Sync function works with DP/HDMI 2. Compatible Graphics Card: Recommended list is as below, also could be checked by visiting www.AMD. com Graphics Cards • Radeon™ RX Vega...
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    Question Bootable clone ?

    https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1lmquua/microsoft_extends_free_windows_10_security/
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    Question Samsung 9910 Pro vs 990 Pro for boot drive

    Windows boot would be more random QD1 than anything. And if it weren't for Fastboot, You'd be amazed at how good a sata SSD compares to even a WD Sn850x nvme drive.
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    Question Dell Precision T5810 Workstation - - - PCIe bifurcation ?

    This is entirely dependent on the card he buys. The inexpensive ones require bifurcation so as not to have to install the pcie lane divider or raid hardware
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    Question my NVMe shows up in BIOS as a RAID storage drive, but Windows will not see it nor allow me to initialize it

    click the trophy icon under his name on the post with the solution.
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    Question File corruption after copying ?

    Have you checked the SMART of the drives? Esp the HDD. Post a link to a pic of the SMART and we'll let you know if its good or bad.
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    Question OS Drive randomly chokes - 100% Usage, 0 MB/s speed, renders the system unusable ?

    I had a similar issue a decade ago which turned out to be one of the 4 HDD's (all were 4tb Toshiba drives made by Hitachi) I would suggest disconnecting both your HDD's and then power the PC back on and see if the issue is present. If not then power off and connect one of the HDD's and retest...
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    Question Rattling sound when gaming ?

    Kinda sounds like something hitting a spinning fan blade to me.