Converter

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    Question Looking for a trustworthy EPS to PCI-e adapter

    I have an XFX Merc 310 7900 xtx that needs 3 8pin pci-e cables and my psu (Thermaltake Toughpower GF3) only came with 2 8pin pci-e cables, but it has a spare EPS cable and slot. I'm looking for a safe and reliable EPS to PCI-e female to male adapter...
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    Question What is the name of this port from my car's dashcam?

    This cable is used to power my car's Garmin dashcam: https://ibb.co/QYz9BTS However the other end of this cable is blocking my car's wireless charging pad when this cable is plugged into the dashcam so I can't wirelessly charge my iphone at the same time. So I am thinking about buying a...
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    Question Lenovo ac/dc adapter for ThinkPad t430u making ticking sound and not charging the laptop

    It was all working fine and completely perfect for 12 whole years until today when it started not charging and started making the ticking sound while getting hot. I have checked other outkets and same problem is it the problem with my laptop or the adapter/converter
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    Question Is there such a thing as a 3-prong male to 2-prong female extension cord?

    Hello all, I am looking for a 10-feet long cable 3-prong-male to a 2-prong female extension cord adapter Does such a thing exist? Links please.
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    Question Lian Li Strimer V2 compatiblity ?

    Hey! I have a really good deal and my question is: I have a 3080 FE card and the seller sells a 3x8 pin pcie Strimer V2. My card only needs 2x8 pin from PSU and it requires a converter to this 12pin that the FE has. (I think its name is 12vhpwr). My question is: is it possible to use this 3x8...
  6. Origamii

    Question Is it possible to use usb for display in motherboard that's doesn't have display output port?

    I have Gigabyte P75-D3 motherboard which doesn't have display output, this forced me to used dedicated gpu for display. My processor is i5 2500, is it possible to use usb 3.0 to vga for display instead discrete gpu in this motherboard? My gpu: gt 630
  7. SaltyGamer

    [SOLVED] HDMI 2.0 port on laptop to DisplayPort 1.2 (or DVI-D) Monitor for 144Hz?

    Hello there, I have a Lenovo P1 (gen 1) which has an HDMI 2.0 port. I'm hooking this up to my ASUS VG248QE, which is a 144Hz monitor and has DP 1.2. However, the HDMI version that the monitor has, does not support 144Hz, but the DP and DVI on it do. Question: Is there an adapter that works so...
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    [SOLVED] HDMI port to VGA Monitor

    Hello guys, i am currently having some problem on my display like sometimes black screen or reconnecting but my monitor is turned-on, so i think there might be a problem with the HDMI to VGA converter i am currently using and i am planning to change it. As i just found out that there is...
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    [SOLVED] TV doesn't support 3.5mm jack, any work around?

    I recently bought LG 43UM7290PTF tv, it doesn't have 3.5mm jack support and only has toslink. I recently bought new wired headsets and I will be rarely watch tv with headphones so don't want buy another pair of headsets. Is there some kind of converter I can use to get 3.5mm jack support?
  10. dotas1

    [SOLVED] DVI-D to VGA converter issues

    Hello, I got a bit of a puzzle for you guys. My wife's PC has a Ryzen 3200G with a Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro motherboard which has HDMI and DVI-D output. Her monitor, a Samsung S27E330H has HDMI and VGA, is connected through HDMI. I brought her my spare monitor a LG 27MP65HQ which had HDMI and...
  11. Koesherbacon

    [SOLVED] Adding USB3.1 Functionality to my motherboard?

    Hello, I have a question about adding USB3.1 & USB-C Functionality to my Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H motherboard. I know this is possible using something like this PCIE USB3.1 Connecting Slot Component, which I actually own. The problem I'm encountering is that I only have 1x PCIE slot that's the...
  12. Z

    [SOLVED] HDMI to DP adapter failing

    Hi, I have a monitor with HDMI output, using an adapter (HDMI-to-DP) to a DP input on my graphics card I bought the adapter for $8, it didn't last just 4 days.. it seems that the adapter actually died for some reason (maybe due to screen having power on/off more than usual) is it a bad...
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    [SOLVED] VGA to HDMI to DP, 2 converters, does it work?

    Hi, I'm having a second monitor that has a VGA port, and I don't have neither VGA or HDMI on my Videocard, plus I can't connect anything to the motherboard since the one I have is AMD B450 with a non G processor, so no monitor on the motherboard will work since the CPU won't support. So I...
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    [SOLVED] Does anyone know the name of this connector?

    We have this old proprietary PC at work built for our gate system. Recently the power supply on the controller for the gate went out and the tech replaced it for us. So now I'm wondering if I can buy something like that myself as a backup. This is the picture of the old power supply that went...
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    Question What mobo to choose for this build?

    Hey. My specifications are as follows: I was considering to purchase a 500GB SSD and replace the 1TB HDD but I needed a PCIe - M.2 converter for the SSD, since my ancient mobo doesn't support newer models. But then I thought investing in a more up to date motherboard might be more efficient...
  16. Nightware

    [SOLVED] Help! How do i detect which is the faulty component? (Complex)

    Hi, I have a relatively new build: MSI B450m pro-m2, Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB RAM and recently got a 1660. So here goes the problem: Some days ago my PC was fine, playing games, no signs of anything, but today i tried turning it on but nothing. The PC turns on, fans, etc, everything OK, but no...
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    Question displayport to vga converter

    i have a 720p@60hz monitor with only a vga port and i wanna connect my graphic card to that with a converter i wanna cap the fps in fortnite to 144FPS because of the lower input lag my question is wich port should i use from my graphic card to have the lowest input lag thank you so much :) p.s:i...
  18. extreme_noob

    [SOLVED] Active or Passive Displayport to HDMI adapter?

    I'd like to add a third monitor to my setup, but it only takes HDMI. I have already one monitor on Displayport and one on HDMI. My RTX 2070 doesn't have another available HDMI Port, so I'm wondering if the RTX 2070 can support a passive Displayport to HDMI cable, or will I need to buy an active...
  19. BiColaTesla

    [SOLVED] Asus Rampage Extreme IV M2

    Guys i saw something new. PCI E 3 to M2 converter I just want to do that.Can you give me advices about that? pluses,minuses? Asus Rampage Extreme IV First slot X16 RTX 2070OC I7 4930K TURBO MODE 3.9 GHz HyperX Beast 1600mhz ddr3 2x8 Thanks for your replies
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    Looking for the right pin to solder

    Hello first thread here, i don't know if i choose the correct topic but i didn't find any for soldering, im a noob at soldering and i was looking at a video on how to charge a passive adapter to make it active because of my ps4 and I don't want to spend anymore money on adapters. Let me explain...
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    [SOLVED] 6 pin to 8 pin converter underpowering GPU?

    I am using a 6 pin to 8 pin converter to power my GTX 1080 (It has a single 8 pin connection on it) and my PSU doesn't have any 8 pin slots (Rocketfish 550w PSU). The GPU works fine, but one of my colleagues suggested that the converter might be causing the GPU to be underpowered. I'm not sure...
  22. dthomas1266

    Question Which option to go with for new gaming pc

    Hello, so i don't know much about computer parts. I have a gaming pc but my brother built it for me but that was 4 years ago an now i want to upgrade an he lives far away from me currently. I went on offer up and saw these 3 computers in my price range. which option do you guys suggest and let...
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    Question Need an Upgrade, CPU or GPU? 300$ max

    Problem: I recently purchased the Division 2, which I've been looking forward to for a while, and my system is finally holding me back. I want my build to be able to handle new titles on at least medium, but it just isn't cutting it anymore. My CPU is constantly being used at 100% to the point...
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    Remove personal info from laptop but leave pre-installed games

    I would like to sell or donate an old laptop, a Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345, 64 bit, Windows 7. I know I need to wipe the hard drive but would like to keep the preinstalled games that came with the laptop for the next owner. I have already deleted my account and assigned the administrator as...
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    Question Should i wait for pci 4.0, do i need it.

    my video card took a crap, dont want to add parts to a old machine, right now im using integrated graphics, i can suffice on that for a couple months. But i do want to build a whole new system. i know the new ryzen 3 is coming out with pci 4.0 support. since i expect to have this new system for...
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    Question Laptop going to sleep at 83 degrees

    My laptop is the Asus Fx502VM, bought it about a year and a half ago. When I first got it and I did not know about undervolting (which greatly improved my temps) I would game with the laptop running at around 85-90 degrees Celsius. Fast forward to today and my laptop never goes above 86 degrees...
  27. M4karonas

    Question Gpu goes 100% and dar screen apears

    Hello why do i get black screen and gpu goes max 100% fan spining? I didnt overclock it My spec r5 1500x Ram ddr4 2400mhz 2x4 Psu 600w Rx 580 8gb strix B350 tomahawk
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    [SOLVED] My Blueray burner is recognized by windows 10

    But I cannot get autoplay to work in windows 10 ,even just a blueray player autoplay will not come up .they are in Device manger .have tried deleting them are reinstalling no good auto play is turned on .It seems quite a few people have this problem in windows 10?
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    [SOLVED] Integrated graphics cpu

    Hello, I'm building a budget PC for basic schoolwork and browsing. I'm not going to get a GPU at the moment. What CPU should I go for? Preferably i5. Thank you guys for your help, I'm new to this, was going to build one a year ago but never did, forgot everything.
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    Question Which laptop do I buy for school?

    What is the fastest laptop (I don’t care much for look or if it’s convertible or not) between 12 and 15 inches and under 450 AUD?
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    Question Laptop loosing Wifi connection for no reason

    Hi there, Here's the situation: My laptop keeps losing internet access on wifi (It's still connected on the modem but it says "No internet access", but the modem is fine). When the laptop loses the connection, there are a few freezes. And to temporarily fix it, usually, I have to manually...
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    Need help.with my pc

    Good day! First of all here are my pc specs Motherboard - MSI B350 Tomahawk Cpu - Amd ryzen 1600x 2x8gb g. Skillz 2400 GPU - Sapphire Radeon RX580 nitro+ 8gb 620 watts seasonic psu Hdd - WD black 2tb Last night I was working (yes doing my office work on my gaming rig) then suddenly my pc...
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    [SOLVED] Home wifi extended 200' to workshop??

    Hi all, Going back to a post from early January, I have one question that I didn't think of at the time. I''m trying to get wifi to my shop 200' away from the house, and its been suggested that I try a Ubiquiti Nano Station Loco m5 mounted on the shop. My question is, if currently I'm getting a...
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    NVMe M.2 SSD not detected when restarting

    Hello guys, i just installed my new NVMe M.2 SSD via Adapter to my Motherboards PCIe x16 Slot and made a Fresh Windows 10 Installation on it. The Problem is every time I Restart the PC it won't detect the SSD and boot into the BIOS (No other Storage Device is currently connected). But when I...
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    [SOLVED] BSOD every day due to ntoskrnl.exe

    Practically every day I get a BSOD on my PC. The time when it happens and the error messages vary a lot, so not sure what's causing it. Seems like there might also be some memory corruption going on, because few minutes before the BSOD happens programs start to crash or the data in my terminal...
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    Computer turns on but turns back off

    I was putting in a 8GB stick of ram since my PC had only 4GB of ram, i took out both 2GB sticks of ram and put in the 8GB stick of ram inside the first slot. Though, when i turned it on. My PC was just blank and the power light went on for a few seconds then back off. I thought something real...
  37. P

    [SOLVED] Can't log in to my computer

    Hi, i turned on sticky keys and accidentally restarted my computer and now i can't log in because i cant type. The ease of access button on the side clicks but doesn't show anything. Please how do i log into my computer. I need help urgently.
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    [SOLVED] GPU and PowerSupply

    So I have a ryzen 5 1600 and 1050ti right now I have a 650 watt powersupply and was wondering if that’s enough for a RTX 2060
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    how do i know if my MSI B350M mortar has the BIOS update for amd ryzen 5 2400g support

    at black friday i am buying me the list of the componens (which i had for 4 months changing and fixing it) so i want to ask this in advance. a friend of mine told me if i buy it. it may or may not have the BIOS version to work with the chosen cpu. does it tell you on the box which BIOS version...
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    New CPU No Boot

    Fixed