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    [SOLVED] Installing a SSD on my laptop, no SATA connector

    I definitely will but first I need to make sure it can be connected at least. Yeah, this seems to have the same 10-pin configuration. Is there any way to make sure it will work? I found this cheaper alternative that might work aswell. Also, I still don't understand why ASUS doesn't provide...
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    [SOLVED] Installing a SSD on my laptop, no SATA connector

    I have recently bought an ASUS Vivobook S15 (S530F) with 256GB of NVMe SSD, no optical unit. In need for more storage, I bought a 2.5'' SSD. Although there is enough physical space for it, (pic1 pic2) I can't figure out if I can buy a "hdd sata ribbon adapter". They are usually made for...
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    [SOLVED] Windows 10 boot issue after changing RAM setting in msconfig

    According to this article A possible reason for the "BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO" error is that the system configuration is incorrect. We can use the bcdedit command to set the correct values so that the number of processors and amount of memory in the configuration file match. The cmd command...
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    [SOLVED] Windows 10 boot issue after changing RAM setting in msconfig

    TL;DR Checked the max memory option in BOOT Advanced option of msconfig, now Win 10 won't boot even in safe mode. Can use a linux to modify any win configuration files. _ As only half of my RAM was visible in my Win 10, I followed this guy's advice to check the msconfig max memory...
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    99% Memory Usage, No Programs Running.

    I think this is a common Win7 & 8 issue for many users after installing the OS, but the way you describe it, it seems that you have to disable the services Prefetch and Superfetch. They help Windows determinate which apps you'll likely open in the near future and they preload those apps in the...
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    Memory leakage HELP! :p

    As unksol said, Windows caches recently used apps in memory, thinking you are going to use them in the near future. Acocrding to an article on the internet: Although it could be useful for some users, if they have more RAM installed, it can heavily slow down your ordinary tasks. Just disable...
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    Let's add 4 more GB of RAM

    Kingstonhq, thank you for your reply. I've decided to stick to HyperX Savage, although I don't know if it is compatible with my mobo chipset (AMD 970/ SB 950). Now, I know the chipset isn't listed, but could those be only minimal mobo requirements, making AMD970 good to go? Will my M5A97 Evo...
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    Let's add 4 more GB of RAM

    I currently have Kingston HyperX Red 4GB ( 2x2gb ) 1600mhz, cl9 - KHX16C9B1RK2/4 Due to their cost, I would prefer to add only one of the following: 1. Kingston HyperX Savage 4gb (single stick) - HX316C9SR/4 2. Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4gb (and set it form cl8 to cl9, same as my current...