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  1. conticreative

    Question My wife's Asus ZenBook UX430U Hard Drive failed. What steps should I take to replace the HD and install Windows 11?

    My wife has (had) a Asus ZenBook UX430U with Windows 10. Eventually it updated to Windows 11 (magically, apparently). About six months later, the Asus UX430U couldn't boot. I gave my wife one of my laptops and I am now trying to revive her ZenBook UX430U. I checked it with a rescue USB drive...
  2. Kitsuru

    Question Computer is stuck in black screen when GPU is plugged in

    Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and long time without posting on forums in general, so I bought this "new", refurbished PC a couple of days ago, I'll share the specs right here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/fZFzj8j The GPU in question is a Radeon R5 430 2Gb Low Profile. If...
  3. J

    Question G-Sync with MSI Ge76 11UH and external screen ?

    Hello, I have a laptop MSI Ge76 11UH connected to an external screen Dell S2722QC in HDMI. I read that the MSI Ge76 didn't have G-Sync but that it could work with an external screen connected to a Display Port and not with HDMI. But there is no Display Port on the Dell screen, there is an HDMI...
  4. CannedBeans5475

    [SOLVED] Dell Inspiron 15 5559 light turns on one time but pressing the power button doesn't boot the laptop up

    So I recently got my laptop's motherboard replaced and after a few tweaks here and there so far issues have bee minimal to say the least however, there are instances where everytime I plug the charger into my laptop the light on it turns on indicating there's power but if I go ahead and press...
  5. D

    Question DELL OPTIPLEX 5050 I7 7700 (VS 6700)?

    Hello i have dell optiplex 5050 specs: i7 6700 1tb samsung 970 evo 40gb ram [1x hynx 8gb and 2x8gb + 1x16gb kingstons off aliexpress maybe fake?] asus gtx 1650 low profile and i belive 230 psu) its not my main computer but i find myself using it alot for multitasking and copying alot of...
  6. R

    Question help adding hard drives to a dell t1700?

    my custom build died and i'm trying to replace it with a dell t1700. i need to add two hard drives. i know i need a caddy to install one in this empty bay: i thought i might be able to fit a hard drive here but that might just be wishful thinking. i know i should be able to put one here...
  7. Runel0rd

    Question Is it possible to upgrade a Dell Precision 3630 workstation?

    Thank you for your time. I recently acquired a completely fine, functional, and clean Dell Precision 3630 workstation for practically free. I have installed a fresh version of Windows 10, installed a few programs, and have noticed that this machine is extremely loud. I am wondering if it would...
  8. S

    Question Poor gaming performance on my Dell XPS 9570

    Lately, I have noticed my XPS 9570 having painfully bad FPS when gaming. I recently tried GTA5 and noticed FPS in the 10-20 range on lowest settings at 1080p, when it used to average a cool 40-50fps earlier on medium settings. The GPU was running at 100% as indicated by NVidia GeForce...
  9. K

    Question Dell Optiplex 7010 doesn't turn off help

    Hello, Recently, I bought a used Dell Optiplex 7010 (i5 3rd gen 128 SSD) for regular internet browsing. however, I ran into a problem. When I turned on the computer and tried to use Windows 10 shutdown button PC went dark for a few seconds and then immediately started to show signing in screen...
  10. P

    Question Generic Lockups on Ubuntu, please help me read my system logs

    Dell Latitude 7480 i5-6300u Running Pop os, Ubuntu, Zorin Experiencing generic freezes, the only thing that works is holding the power button. What I have tried: Fresh installs Pop os, Ubuntu, Zorin New Fan, Heatsink, and thermal paste (confirmed that I am not overheating, and fan works) Ran...
  11. G

    Question Laptop not starting after cleaning - need help

    Hey, I need some help. I opened my Dell G15 5520 to clean the fan. But I couldn't get out the screws of the fan. I'm not sure how you say it in english, but when screws are wrecked and the screwdriver can't grip anymore, that's what happened. The screws were new, but very sensitive, guess I...
  12. P

    Question Random, generic freezing, what do I try next ?

    Laptop model: Dell Latitude 7480 I5-6300u Qhd touch screen 16g ddr4 (2 sodimms) Pop!_os 20.?? Random generic freezing at any temperature or work load. Freezes during retro gaming, or browsing the web, or using software center. Sometimes locks up within minutes, sometimes hours. I tried...
  13. marriomarrios

    Question del precision 3620 is compatible with core i7 700 or only with corei7 7700k?

    hi, I would know if the processor corei7 770 is compatible with dell precision 3620, because in the user manual only say tha is compatible with corei7 7700k.
  14. P

    Question Laptop fan spins briefly on startup and shutdown, otherwise will not spin.

    Dell Latitude 7480 i5-6300u Laptop had hard freezes where nothing worked. Finally thought I had it figured out (bad fan), ordered a new fan, heat sink and thermal paste. Installed everything, and started it up with the bottom cover removed, Saw the fan spin up so I thought everything was...
  15. P

    Question Dumb question, how to uncouple this connector?

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gVQ9o_UKX4shX8tvgh6PxIYO0-70NwlW/view?usp=drivesdk
  16. Z

    Question Upgraded SSD in a Dell Inspiron 17, but can't boot to it ?

    Hello everyone, I am having this particulary difficult problem. I am curious if somebody already dealt with something similar. I need some new angle because I am not able to figure this out. My client has small M2 Nvme 128 GB SSD on Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Laptop. He has a lot of work-related...
  17. C

    Question Weird Boot Issue - New Dell Added PCI-E nvm M2 Secondary storage

    Brand new Optiplex small form factor. Got the machine and needed to add my 1Tb M2 nvme which uses a Pci-e slot encapsulation. The machine booted to windows and did not recognize my added drive. Rebooted and entered the BIOS to find (IMHO Odd) Raid mode ON. Wondered, and did a little research...
  18. L

    Question Monitor is displaying Black Spots and Colored Stripes ?

    Hello, I went to turn on my monitor and out of nowhere this appeared: a black spot at the bottom, vertically colored stripes and also a bright spot with strong brightness at the bottom right. The monitor did not suffer any damage. I just turned it off one day and when I turned it on again it was...
  19. G

    Question Precision 7560 vs 7670 /CPU-GPU Comparison

    Hi. I can't decide between these three. I want a Precision primarily for high quality audio production and content creation but I also want to be able to game smoothly. The 7560 has; Xeon w-11955m CPU 4GB RTX A2000 GPU 32 gigs of RAM Another 7560 has; i7-11850H CPU 8GB RTX A4000 GPU 32...
  20. S

    Question Is it Possible to undervolt a i7 8650u in a Dell Latitude 7390 with Throttlestop

    So a year ago, I bought a Dell Latitude 7390. It has an i7 8650u, 16 gigs of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD. I bought the laptop because of it's specs. However, I didn't realise the laptop had a severe case of poor cooling. When I play Rblox and other games, I can't even play above two graphic bars or...
  21. ejumper09

    Question I have a Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF with an i3; will an Nvidia 1050 ti fit into it?

    So I have a Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF running Windows 7 that contains an Intel i3 processor. I really want to insert a graphics card into it so I can enable effects like Windows Aero. I only use the computer for programming and browsing the web, and I have a spare 1050 Ti and I want to know if...
  22. B

    Question Old Dell optiplex gx280 upgrade

    I am building/fixing my first pc ever and it is a very old dell optiplex gx280. I have relatively good knowledge of pc building from countless hours of videos. I know I need a new psu and thermal paste and maybe some more ram. Does anyone have links to parts that would fit into the system...
  23. ICED_EZ

    Question Pc turning on but no display does not boot at all and no power to ports

    I recently cleaned my computer which is an optillex 9020 with replaced GPU, ram, and drives. I cleaned it by basically blowing air into it with an industrial vacuum, it was clean and worked perfectly fine after a couple of days I come home and when I turn it on it will power on the hard drives...
  24. X

    Question Can I Fit a ATX PSU In my Pc

    I have a Dell Vostro 3888 I have Been Wanting To Upgrade It But The PSU Inside It Is pretty Small It Isn't a Cube Like The PSU I am Buying It Is A cuboid But a Small One I searched All over For its Name But I Couldn't Find It All I know Is The Psu Was made By Dell I Have a Pic For Reference Btw...
  25. Blakeh098

    Question Dell laptop won't turn on

    Hi all, I have a Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2in1 Model: p83g It will not power up. If I press the power button once it does nothing If I press and hold the power button the CPU fan spins for about 5/10 seconds then stops and if I'm still holding the power button it keeps repeating this cycle If I...
  26. OldLinuxDistros111

    Question *again* Can You Help Find Me A Laptop To Buy?

    ------------------------------------------------------ Here Is Information Filled Out ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Under The Age Of 16 So I Can't Work For A Job q 1. What is your budget? a =...
  27. SniffYo

    Question Is my GPU frying my monitors' HDMI ports? How can I factory reset Dell SE2422H monitor?

    Hey guys, this might be a long one because my situation is strange and specific. I think the HDMI port on my GPU is frying the HDMI ports on my monitors. PC specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 GPU: XFX Radeon RX 6750 XT Motherboard: ASUS 90MB19Z0-M0EAY0 TUF GAMING X570-PRO WIFI II AMD X570 Ryzen...
  28. O

    Question Laptop suggestion (HP Victus, HP Omen, and Dell G15)

    Hello, I am currently buying a laptop that I will be using 12+ hours per day mainly for work (programming, running VMs, many browser tabs, and IDEs simultaneously) sometimes for gaming (basic games like valorant or rocket league since I do most gaming on PS5) and everyday usage, so I need...
  29. ProSenpai94

    Question Valorant is not working ?

    I download valorant from riot games but it says the error dxd11 feature level 11.0 and shader level 5.0 I tried all the fixes on YouTube and internet plz help me byw I have windows 10 64 bit core i3 2120 128 ssd and 10gb ram no dedicated graphics card integrated graphics plz help me.....
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    Question PC not powering on completely

    Watch the video here My Pc recently started to develop this issue, at first it would just turn off suddenly during usage, for a few days now if just doesn't power on till the boot stage, FAN spins for a few seconds and turn off and repeat same again and again...at times it powers on fully only...
  31. ProSenpai94

    Question Why Dell suggests the lowest of the low crucial ram upgrade for pc ??

    My graphics card (that is core i3 2120) has max limit of 32 gb and my motherboard(that is h61 chipset) has max limit 16 gb then why Dell suggests max ram as 8gb ??
  32. ProSenpai94

    Question Can I insert one 8gb ram instead of two 4gb rams in my pc Dell Inspiron 620s which has two slots and a limit of 8gb on motherboard.

    My current specs are 2gb ram on both slots and an additional 128 gb ssd
  33. ProSenpai94

    Question How to choose a new graphics card for my Inspiron 620s ?

    I have a Dell Inspiron 620s PC i was willing to upgrade till now. I have upgraded to a 128 gb ssd and 4 to 8 gb ram, and now it's time for a new GPU. I was searching on internet which graphics card to get and Dell website said that only 3 graphics cards are good to go on my Inspiron model . But...
  34. rakinar2

    Question BIOS won't remember any setting or boot options

    I have a weird problem with my Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower. Each time I power it off (unplug the power cable for like an hour or so), the BIOS resets every setting to default. E.g. it forgets every boot option (e.g. Windows Boot Manager, Ubuntu) my system has. I have to manually add those in order...
  35. G

    Question Dell XPS One A2420 power supply replacement

    Hey all. Please forgive me since it's been years since I have really been on the forum. I have a Dell XPS One A2420 all in one machine that the power supply seems to have failed in. The model is a HIPRO HP-D2554A0 power supply. It seems to have been in use with servers as well, so the prices...
  36. ritiksharma454

    Question The GPU wattage on my laptop is not getting higher than 30 watts ?

    I purchased a new Dell G15 5520 laptop with i5-12500H and RTX 3050 (95 watts)) 2 weeks ago but I'm facing a problem here. When I'm playing any game the GPU wattage is normal but after 10 minutes the wattage is capped to 30 watts and its not increasing. This leads to performance issues and...
  37. rakinar2

    Question Where I can find Waves MaxxAudio Application for my Dell Prebuilt?

    I have a Dell OptiPlex 7080 MT, with Windows 11 (22H2) and Ubuntu 23.04 (dual-boot) installed. Previously, there was no bass in the sound output of the PC. However, after installing the driver update manually from Dell's site, the bass issue was fixed. But, Windows wasn't able to detect the mic...
  38. moehamm

    Question Web-pages often keep crashing ?

    Dell Precision 5510 32GB DDR4 2133MHz RAM 512GB NvME.2 intel i7-6820HQ nvidia quadro dGPU, and an Intel iGPU Windows 10 pro latest update Some webpages keep crashing, or takes too long to respond! some google search, says RAM not enough, I have 32GB of RAM which is way more than enough, there...
  39. username_greg

    Question Upgrading laptop SSD, need advice please

    Just bought a new Dell XPS 15 (9520) with the specs indicated below. I deliberately didn't spring for the upgraded hard drive as Dell wanted close to $300 to get to a 2tb drive and so I'm going to buy one and upgrade myself - very comfortable with opening laptops etc. My question is about which...
  40. KokoAkos

    Question High CPU usage for seconds cause massive FPS drops

    Hi. During the week, this problem appeared, which mainly occurs while playing, the CPU usage jumps up completely randomly for a few seconds. The fps drops from locked 120 to below 20. Thanks to Process Explorer, it was revealed that all this happens because of the "services.exe" system process...