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    Question How to connect U2410 Flat Panel Monitor with new computer

    I apologize beforehand, I am functionally illiterate on computers, apparently. I was recently given a Versa H21 computer by a dear friend. I didn't have a monitor so I purchased a U2410 Flat Panel Monitor, a power cable, and a DVI-D connector. I have plugged these two cables in and the monitor...
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    Question PC stutters for a second then peripherals stop working

    Z490 AORUS XTREME Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz, 3696 Mhz, 10 Core(s), 20 Logical Processor(s) 1863GB Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB corsair vengeance RBG Pro Ddr4 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (MSI) AX850 - 850 Watt 80 plus Been having this problem for a few weeks now and I have...
  3. dxwuddd

    Question Why wont my PC boot up with RTX card

    specs: motherboard: B450m hdv PSU: 600W Cooler Master MWE 600 V2 (newly fitted) CPU: ryzen 5 2600x RAM: 16gb Corsair 3200 mhz 8x2gb Recently sold an rx570 8gb and purchased a second hand PALIT RTX 2070. Once placed the rtx into the PC it turns on, all the lights and fans also turn on and...
  4. SupradeepGuha

    Question Sparks from the SMPS and PSU and PC is not turning on!

    Hi! I encountered a problem last night. I have a very old PC running on Intel i3 processor & 6GB of DDR3 RAM. Last night suddenly my PC started to shut down/turn off automatically. I turned it on but after sometime it turned of automatically, and that was the last Inturned it on full...
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    Question will ASUS TUF GT501 black be good for adding more storage drive(HDD) in the near future?

    Hi, I'm thinking to buy this case and a little worried about my drives. i have 4 HDDs so i followed specs here https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Components/Gaming-Cases/TUF-Gaming/TUF-Gaming-GT501/techspec/ and it said 4x3.5" combos. you know its for productivity purpose. in the near future i...
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    Question Gaming Headset

    Hello! I’m looking for some advice regarding getting a new gaming headset. I’m looking for a headset that only uses fake leather for the ear pad (none for the headband). I'm looking for one with good audio quality and is good for picking up footsteps (I'm thinking of getting back into EFT). I’m...
  7. cometajuan3

    [SOLVED] USB keyboard emulator PC BIOS

    hello everyone Can you help me if possible following: In my company, the technical support area needed to put a BIOS password on all the computers, but half of the employees work from home, how would it be possible for the technicians to connect from the main office through the Internet to the...
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    Question My PC peripherals keep disconnecting while PC is still on ?

    My PC peripherals keep disconnecting while PC is still on. I've tried everything and don't know what's wrong, anyone dealt with this before ? System specs: Ryzen 5 3600X Asus STRIX ROG GTX 1060 6GB 16GB RGB 3200 MHz DDR4RAM MSI B450M Bazooka Max Motherboard with wifi and bluetooth Deep Cool...
  9. Ding01

    [SOLVED] Two Logitech G502 mice on seperate computers disconnect and re-connect constantly at the same time ?

    I have two Logitech G502 mice on the same network (but on separate computers) that disconnect and reconnect constantly in total sync with each other ? Do they have some sort of network query that's seeing them as the one item ?
  10. HeroYT

    [SOLVED] Computer straight up just being weird lately

    Ok, so recently I got a new PSU and Motherboard for my computer and got everything up and running a few weeks ago. Everything was fine until this week when I've noticed some things. First of all, I have a Logitech G703 mouse. When I plugged it in to charge, my computer got the blue screen of...
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    Question When i press my left and up arrow key, it does not do anything but if i hold it, there are beep sounds.

    I checked everything, i unplugged it and switched to another port still nothing, keyboard is brand new working fine, but this thing bothers me. also im not on a laptop btw.
  12. whyruabeach

    [SOLVED] new computer build (1st build)

    https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ddenno1/saved/#view=9ZKn6h this is my first computer build for video editing gaming and photoshop work. so just wanted to see wanted the forum thought of it, so what do you guys think about it.
  13. NoLongerHuman

    [SOLVED] Pc won’t turn off, won’t restart and sometimes screen loses signal

    I’m having some weird issues. Specifically after I downloaded the drivers for my new pc I built it won’t power down when I click shutdown and sometimes it will just restart instead. When I try to restart it it just gets stuck and I have to manually turn off the pc. My pc works fine but every...
  14. M

    [SOLVED] Speakers aux cord shocked me

    I'll try to be as detailed as possible on this but I don't know a single thing about electricity so I apologize if I miss on any information. I've got a PC which only has one aux port, which means that whenever I want to use my headset, I have to disconnect my speakers from the PC, but now I've...
  15. THE_TECH_GEEK

    [SOLVED] Is there any problem if I keep my WiFi adapter plugged in 24/7?

    Hi guys so I recently bought a USB wireless wifi adapter and normally keep my wifi adapter plugged in all the time and I usually don't unplug it even when shutting down my pc, Its plugged in 24/7 so will the wifi adapter get damaged or overheat by keeping it plugged in all the time or is it...
  16. Danjoz

    [SOLVED] Diffrent BSOD errors. Cant run my computer for more than 15min

    So i built a computer maybe 4 Days ago and from nowhere i just got these diffrent bsod error messages.. "System thread not handled" "kmode exception not handled" "System 32/srt/srttrail error" "kernel security check failure" can someone help me resolve this? All i wanted was a Good gaming rig...
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    [SOLVED] Speakers making popping sound when playing games

    Speakers makes popping sound everytime when i start game or open browser or any other software. I tried reinstalling audio drivers but still getting same problem. I tried connecting my headphones and problem was gone - i didn't noticed any popping or crackling sound coming through my headphones...
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    [SOLVED] How to know if you've damaged your speakers?

    I use Edifier R1280T without the exterior grill. So the subwoofers are exposed to dust. It appears that the maid has cleaned them directly with the regular dusting clothes and that too with force. There's no holes or any sign of visible damage on the speakers. As I understand it, these things...
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    Question Recommendation for New Powerful Gaming Desktop

    Hello My Dear Friends. I am looking to configure a new powerful gaming and multi purpose Desktop for my gaming needs and work. I would request if you could please advice me for the configuration I should go for. My budget is around INR 1,00,000. I am open slightly more budget if required. My...
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    Question Can't decide which mouse and keyboard to buy

    Hello everyone! I apologize in advance for writing mistakes, since english is not my native language. For a past few days i was looking for a mouse and a keyboard, since these i currently posses are 10 years old-ish. My budget for a mouse is around 30e and for keyboard 20e, so total 50e. I...
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    Question can i turn off my pc with the Woox smart powerstrip?

    i got a question over my Woox smart powerstrip can i turn of my pc with the powerstrip or is it bad for my pc (i turn it of with the app that comes in the box :Woox home)
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    [SOLVED] Electric Air Blower

    hi , I bought an eletric blower a year ago to clean dust on my pc and I was wondering now if it´s possibçle to adapt the part that blows the air to reach the harder spots , because I get most of the dust off but can´t reach some spots . I will leave this image"...
  23. arhamsaif

    Question I need suggestion for my gaming PC..Suggest me Intel i9 or AMD 3rd Gen?

    Hello! Guys I am going to built my Gaming PC with RTX 2080Super and I9 9900k what other component you suggest me buy? or I9 is better or 3rd generation AMD is better?? Please Configure my PC
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    Question KVM Switch with 6 USB's?

    - I'm looking for a KVM Switch that allows me to operate both my Macbook and my Desktop computer (Not Simultaneously) with the same peripherals and the same monitor. - I intend to plug the monitor into the desktop directly using HDMI to DVI, and HDMI to HDMI into the KVM for the MacBook. - The...
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    Question Corsair k30 gaming keyboard stopped working

    Recently, my corsair k30 stopped "working". It is on, recognized by my pc and it is not a pc problem (happens to other pcs). Despite it being on, when I type, it does not register it. It was in bios mode, and I pressed esc. for 10 seconds to get it out of it and it led to this. Any thing I can...
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    Question do i need a pure sine wave ups ?

    hi guys i have an active pfc psu and i use a simulated sine wave ups and i never have a problems it works fine should i Spend more money and go for pure sine wave ups Although i'ts work fine with my psu ? and it's really hard to find a pure sine ups where i live
  27. bibeksaha

    Question Which monitor should I buy LG 22MP68VQ vs BenQ GW2480?

    LG 22MP68VQ vs BenQ GW2480 With which monitor should I go with? My main purpose is coding and programming. I sit like 40 - 45 cm from the monitor. These are the pretty much my only choice in terms of monitors availability in the market and budget.