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    Question PC only boots after clearing CMOS – won't power on otherwise

    i really don't feel any sign of grounding. it has bios version F4a (latest update) https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850M-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI6E-ICE-rev-1x/support#dl
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    Question PC only boots after clearing CMOS – won't power on otherwise

    Hey everyone, I'm having a strange issue with my desktop PC. Every time I shut it down completely, it won’t turn back on unless I clear the CMOS using the jumper. When I press the power button without clearing the BIOS, nothing happens—no fans, no lights, completely dead. Once I clear the CMOS...
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    Question Are these temps normal for RTX 4080 Rog Strix?

    Thanks for your response. I'm waiting for some thermal pads I just ordered to open it up and clean everything
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    Question Are these temps normal for RTX 4080 Rog Strix?

    I really haven't opened the water block of the graphics card yet, even after two years, and I honestly don't know if the temperature has been like that from the beginning because I only recently started checking it. Main Parts: - CPU block EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - GPU block EK-Quantum...
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    Question Are these temps normal for RTX 4080 Rog Strix?

    this is after a 3 hour gaming session I have 2 years running a custom water loop with an ekwb water block. i just wanna know if i need to check thermal pads, paste or something else. Or, that peak on max temp hot spot is normal.
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    Build Advice New water cooled built using stored parts from old built.

    Those front panel looks great, but expensive for a build I'm trying to not spend much but give me an idea. i could make an acrylic front panel taking those desing for example. i already have acrylics panel. I have an 140mm radiator, is not installed yet. i want to see how temps would be with...
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    Build Advice New water cooled built using stored parts from old built.

    This is the case with all cover in place. As you could see it doesnt allow much air in or out. Im thinking to cut the middle of it and put a 140mm filter fan Change the fear fan for intake sound good, i will do it. Thanks
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    Build Advice New water cooled built using stored parts from old built.

    I have so many parts stored that cost wise was a not brainer. So, i decide to build a smaller water cooled than the ones i already did, trying to use all the parts i have and only buying necessary ones and trying to make it different (for good or worst) I'm building with an old case i always...
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    Question RTX 4080 OC Watercooling Results? Air Stock Cooler or Water Block

    I just switch from a liquid devil rx 6950 xt to an Asus RTX 4080 OC. Right now, temps are good, the card is stable and very good while gaming. But i bought a Corsair Hydro X Series XG7 water block in advance but i had to uninstall the entire custom loop to fit the card in my case to test it...
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    Question RTX 4080 clock speed higher than specs from asus

    i just bought an asus strix rtx 4080 oc, the card is working great but I'm seeing something strange with clock speed, is way higher than it should. Temps are fine, not crashes or restart while gaming, but maybe I'm missing something that affect the longevity of the gpu. Highest clock speed...
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    Question Amd Software doesn't allow to increse RX 6950 power tunning

    I have a liquid devil rx 6950 xt. When i try to save the profile change, it get back to disable. Any one have deals with this? i'm running windows 11 pro and lastest amd software to date.
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    [SOLVED] Ryzen 7 5800x high voltage

    Thanks. I was just worry cuz my old CPU never got higher than 1.3v but I know now that for 5800x is just normal. I will try some BIOS configuration.
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    [SOLVED] Ryzen 7 5800x high voltage

    i have one month with this cpu (upgrade from ryzen 5 3600) and one thing i notice is that the voltage can get from 1.2v to 1.5v Temps are good 53c idle and 72c gaming (outside temp is 30-35c). I just want to know if is those high voltage are normal? I have a custom water loop, maybe that...
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    Tom's Hardware Member System Gallery

    Yeah, maybe i could do some change in a few months