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The 8 pin cables I have do not have connectors that come apart. I would need to carefully saw the connector apart into 2 pieces. So I guess I would need a different power supply that came with 2 8 pin connectors that can be separated. Alas upon further searching the internet the extra 12 volt 4...

Do I need to buy a cable like the one pictured in the link below? This cannot be the only motherboard like this, how do others power it? https://www.lifewire.com/atx-4-pin-12v-power-connector-pinout-2624579

I do have 2 cables with 8 pin connectors. I can plug 1 cable into the 8 pin connector. There is no room to plug the 8 pin into the 4 pin connector + it doesn't fit. I've seen pictures of a 12v 4 pin plug but I have not been able to find a power supply that says it comes with such a cable. Is...

The MPG Z390M has a 24 pin connector and a 8 pin connector right next to a 4 pin connector. The 8 Pin connector is labeled CPU power 1 and the 4 pin is labeled CPU Power 2. I don't have anything that fits the 4 pin CPU Power 2

I am trying to connect a Corsair RM 750x to a MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC motherboard. One of the motherboard’s power connector is an 8 pin + 4 pin. The power supply came with 2 8 pin cables and 2 6 pin (+ 2 pin) cables. How does this work? I have a Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor...

Docker containers virtualize applications above the host OS. I'm thinking I can virtualize all my development toolset on top of my host OS. One question I have is can that include a VPN client within the container? https://blog.netapp.com/blogs/containers-vs-vms/...

I've got something out of left field. How about hosting a Docker container on top of Windows 10 Pro for the development environment? I'm not a Docker expert but from my understanding is a Docker container is the base OS + the container that contains any software installed, and the container runs...

I don't use Hyper-V (I did but gave it up due to various problems). I'm using VMWare now (Fusion on my old Macbook Pro, VMWare Player and Workstation) for the VM's that I run. I will be purchasing Windows 10 Pro (probably retail) for the host OS on my new build. I'm trying to determine if I...

I've been thinking about your post since I read it. This does make a lot of sense, and in my case I have the added factor of wanting to keep my professional work as separate as possible from my personal work (and games). A VM environment for all my professional development works does make a lot...

I believe I found a case, Thermaltake Versa H15 SPCC Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Chassis CA-1D4-00S1NN-00. How exciting is that? I know, not much. The video card EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC GAMING 08G-P4-3172-KR isn't available anywhere yet. I've signed up for notification form EVGA and...

I've been looking for a good case. The Corsair 350D would fit the mark if it was still available. I'm looking for a good small case (mini case for micro ATX) that is easy to work with, silent, and has a bay for a CD/DVD burner. I also want an rear exhaust fan installed. I'm willing to pay for a...

Thanks, I didn't know anything about the Supers. I don't follow the HW market very closely and it can get confusing. For example on EVGA's page listing their new lineup of 2070 Super cards they have one card EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC GAMING for $529 and EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC...

The video card market has gotten a lot more confusing since the last time I built a system. NVIDIA releases a version, 3rd party manufacturers build their cards, lots of versions of the same version is where it gets confusing. Anyway I found a EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 FTW3 ULTRA GAMING for $499...

I have updated the build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JygszY to include the MSI MPG Z390M motherboard.

Well so much for the Gigabyte - Z390 M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard. It's not been reviewed very well on the reviews I could find. And one comment was the board didn't support booting off a USB device (really?). Anyway still need a decent motherboard.