desktop

Forum discussion tagged with desktop.
  1. therudegoat

    Question System upgrade for a professional architect

    Hello everyone, I'm currently in the process of assembling a high-end PC and am also looking to purchase two high-end laptops. The primary use for these machines will be running AutoCAD and other demanding applications, with a focus on efficient rendering and overall quick performance. My...
  2. jacopotamburini3

    Question Can I use the HP P400 SAS controller on my desktop PC ?

    Hello. I have a question about the HP P400 SAS controller, this one: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=c00677275&docLocale=en_US I have an HP Z240 SFF Desktop PC with a Xeon E3-1220 v5 CPU, and a dedicated GPU. I have a SAS SSD laying around, and I was wondering if by...
  3. S

    Question Need Help Choosing M.2 SSD for i3-8100 Desktop

    I've got an i3-8100 desktop with a Gigabyte H310-S2P motherboard, and I just found out it has an M.2 SSD slot. I've never used one before and need advice on which type of SSD to get. Can anyone suggest a compatible M.2 SSD type or generation? Also, any tips on what to tell the seller when buying...
  4. A

    Question Computer sometimes not turning on or booting ?

    This issue is very weird to me because it was super inconsistent and is starting to feel more common now. Basically my computer turns on, boots and works completely fine, I may use it for hours, play on it, no issues at all, but, from time to time, it will simply either not boot or even power on...
  5. KpuCko

    Question I need to replace my old box, advises welcomed, new build

    Hi there, Last few days I see unusual behavior on my main PC, without any load it the mouse simply freezes for a second, then continues to move. Sometimes the PC completely freeze and reboot is the only option to get it back working. Although I know I haven't done any troubleshooting so far, I...
  6. R

    Question My pc turns on but there are no displays on monitor and turns it off immediately

    Hi so I'm new here Basically I'm already experiencing this problem for awhile now. This first happend when I left my pc to go to another place for my summer vacation Once I got back to it, my pc won't boot up It does turn on tho but the windows startup dosent pop up nothing even pops up not...
  7. ZTolerance

    Question GeForce Experience doesn't record the Windows Desktop

    Dell G15 Special Edition 5521 laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Recently, I noticed that I no longer have the ability to record my Desktop through NVIDIA GeForce Experience. On Windows (on the Desktop), the recording status icon is missing. The Record/Start button does not initiate...
  8. nitec

    Question Cannot solve DirectX problem

    Hello everyone, I am here with a really annoying issue today. I could not find any solution out there so I had to ask here. First of all, I'm sorry if I'm breaking any rules, but I couldn't find the rules section and forgive me if I made a spelling mistake or if I am in wrong forum section...
  9. K

    Question Lexar NM610 NVMe problem

    Good day, I've recently put up a new rig with the following specs: Gigabyte B550M Ryzen 5 5600G Kingston Fury 16GB 3200Mhz Palit RTX3050 Corsair CX650 Lexar 1TB NM610 My main problem is that my Lexar NVMe seems to be working subpar. It usually takes 98-100% process when loading games as shown...
  10. R

    Question Need help with Upgrading Acer Aspire XC-603G UW14

    I have a standard Acer Aspire XC-603G UW14 (Desktop), and what can be upgrade on it? Here are my Questions: 1. What type of RAM does it support and where to get some? 2. Can the original disc drive be swapped with a Blu-ray drive? 3. Does it support a graphics card, and what kind? Not sure...
  11. S

    Question Desktop humming loudly

    Hi there. I recently replaced the front case fans on my PC but have noticed a very loud hum while it's on. I actually replaced the fans twice; the first time with Corsair fans, then I switched back to the original fans for a while due to issues with the Corsairs, and then I replaced them again...
  12. A

    Question desktop

    Returning to Prior Desktop Folder Setup What I did that Caused the Problem I tried to fix the default file save location in Adobe Premiere Pro, with no luck. In the process I found that my general default file save location was to OneDrive, which has been moved to my I: drive (where I keep all...
  13. Jaybird222

    Question Upgrading a STGAubron Gaming PC?

    I reposted with the correct format, I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your help!
  14. K

    Question Video freezes and voice drops in live webinar

    Hi, I have built a desktop PC having specs: Processor: i5-13400F Graphics card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 4gb OC edition Memory: 16 gb DDR5 (Corsair Vengeance) SSD: Crucial 480gb bx500 HDD: Geonix 500 gb Power supply: Gigabyte 550 Watt Wifi card: Realtek 8822ce 802.11 pcie based card OS...
  15. B

    Question 2TB SSD, which one would you recommend?

    I use my desktop for a variety of things including general school work or games. My most demanding games are ARK (both the old version and very demanding new version that came out today), GTA5, COD MW3, Warzone, Tarkov, GTFO. I play a variety of other less demanding games. My most demanding...
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    Question How do i insert a dvd disc into this old samsung dvd driver on my desktop?

    I never used this dvd rom before and now i am trying to install windows 10 from a disc. But i cant find the correct way to insert the dvd. There isn't a holder in the center like the most of the laptops dvd rom has where the disc easily sits. There is no such holder in the center and i also...
  17. E

    Question Persistent Sound problems. No Idea what to do

    I've been having this issue with my desktop sound for a while and I have no idea how to fix it now. For starters; sometimes when I'm playing a game, the sound will completely cut out and will only come back on when I do some sort of interaction, mainly when using mouse1. Also for some reason...
  18. P

    When renaming files on desktop then moving to next file on desktop it instead goes to recycle bin

    Hi, this problem just started this week probably from the latest update. I download files on my desktop to name them and put them in the correct folder. When you download a file it starts from left to right up to down so that is how they show up on the desktop as I download them. I always...
  19. B

    Build Advice It's time for another PC upgrade!

    Hello everyone! It's time for another PC upgrade, and I'd like to ask for some help and recommendations from you. A few years ago, you already assisted me with advice, and I built a pretty decent rig that has held up well until now. Even BG3 runs smoothly! The goal is not too ambitious...
  20. RemoRento

    Question Razer Blackshark v2 Usb Mic Doesn't Work

    Hey everyone I wonder if you can solve a problem I am facing and thank you for giving me your time. Onto the problem, I have a Razer Blackshark V2 Usb headset and its mic doesn't work. I have a laptop which headset works fine with but when I am using my desktop it acts up. I say acts up cause I...
  21. E

    Question Build a desktop under RS 1 Lakh.

    Hello, I wanted to build a new desktop which I will be mostly using for gaming and entertainment purposes. my Budget is of Rs 1 Lakh and I would really appreciate if the suggested component would last me for the next couple of years for gaming without any issues. My focus is on a good CPU, GPU...
  22. Jclau77

    Question Sudden Unexpected Store Exception BSOD when booting up PC from sleep mode

    It's been a while since I posted here, but recently I've noticed that my PC has been suddenly generating an Unexpected Store Exception BSOD. This started on the 19th and it's been happening on and off. Yesterday I didn't get any BSOD but it happened again when I booted up the computer from sleep...
  23. G

    Question Desktop Icons spacing out randomly ?

    Occasionally when I start up my desktop PC, my desktop icons will be spaced out like in the below image. I am not sure what causes it other than it is always on start up. Restarting the machine does resolve the issue, but it will re-occur 1 out of 3 times whenever I start my machine from Power...
  24. Its_Davoo

    Question URGENT No signal after upgrading cpu please help!

    PC SPECS: Graphics card: Radeon RX550/550 Series Ram: 8gb Motherboard: Gigabyte ga-b75m-d3h Power Supply: 450 watts OLD CPU that works: Intel Pentium G2030 NEW CPU not working?: Intel Core i5-3570K When I install the new cpu and turn on the computer there is no signal on monitor after pluggin...
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    Discussion Good refurbished upgrade to replace a Dell Optiplex 9020 MT?

    I'm having to type this message on my phone because my computer is out and I can't figure out how to make line breaks on my phone so I apologize for the wall of text. I have a Dell Optiplex 9020 MT with a i7-4790...
  26. devilgodspider

    Question New built PC takes about a 25-40s to post (read further)

    (please understand that I really mean 30-45s, this isn't me exaggerating.) Description: Computer is turned on, there is no display signal and no peripheral turns on (mouse and/or keyboard), after 30-45s the mouse&keyboard turn on their lights and the display goes from sleep to being active...
  27. C

    Question Turn server motherboard into desktop motherboard?

    I just bought an HP Proliant ML150 G6 server motherboard and just bought two CPU's to pair it. Unfortunately I just found some videos of the original HP proliant server, and the fans seems to be ramped up all the time. Booting the server also takes quite a while. I was wondering if it's possible...
  28. vikaskumar2299

    Question HD audio on front panel started working after few hours of building PC

    Hi. I finished my pc build today. In my B660M-A Pro WiFi, front panel audio wasn't working (it wasn't even detecting) which is connected to JAUD1 on motherboard. I tried everything. Tried reconnecting wire/cable two times. (The rear audio ports which are built on motherboard itself on worked as...
  29. B

    Question Thinking of upgrading my PC but I'm not sure where to start/what I need. Could someone help me out?

    I have an old smaller pc with the following hardware: Device name DESKTOP-N5R16I8 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690K CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB Device ID BF88ED77-43E0-4777-9DF0-D64979FB882D Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA315 System type 64-bit operating...
  30. G

    Question I don't know what is wrong with my computer HELP

    System: CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X CPU cooler: Asus Ryujin 240 Motherboard: Asus X570 Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 2 x 16 DDR4-3200 Storage: 2 x Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2 GPU: EVGA XC 2070 super 8gb Case: Asus Helios PSU: Asus THOR 1200 W 80+ Platinum Recently the mini...
  31. mahowu

    Question G-SYNC - FreeSync A Faulty Monitor Or A Dying Video Card ?

    Hello, starting 2 days ago my pc started to do something wrong, first of all, my setup has 2 monitors and only 1 of them is manifesting this problem. Since 2 days ago, while I play or watch something on youtube or twitch on my main monitor which is a DELL S2419HGF 144hz goes randomly black...
  32. otxjavi7

    Question What do i replace to delete admin account?

    Thank to anyone that can give me some insight. My company that i work at recently had a computer malfunction and the hard drive took a crap. long story short, they said their IT dept wont take it back so if i wanted to work on it to fix it i could keep it. after getting the replacement hard...
  33. R

    Question GPU or Monitor? Sleep mode issue

    Issues with the monitor after it being unplugged for a certain amount of time, or after sleeping for extended periods (30 minutes or more). I've gone through my own troubleshooting steps and with Acer tech support. Ends up with an RMA filed for the monitor. About to ship the monitor in to Acer...
  34. LadyLoztris

    Question Which Linux distro should i install on an HP Compaq dc5850 ?

    So, which Linux distro should I install for a school's desktop? (Prediction: I don't know if the school will let me install Linux at home).) Btw they aren't being used, I bet there are 4 models of that desktop at school. Specs: (my prediction based on the google searches) AMD Athlon X2 64...
  35. Greedy_dubs

    Question currupted files

    A corruption was found in a file system index structure. The file reference number is 0x30000000212ea. The name of the file is "\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\WinRAR". The corrupted index attribute is ":$I30:$INDEX_ALLOCATION". Im having this error code on my window logs I...
  36. C

    Question What should I be looking for? (CPU)

    I currently have a Ryzen 5 5600X, its a very good processor for gaming but I'm looking to upgrade it since I also want to stream and work on it. The programs I use for work are: Unity - Blender - DaVinci Resolve and Adobe (Photoshop and Illustrator). Im not a Amd fan, but I have a very tight...
  37. consptheory77

    Question What are the energy savings of Raptor Lake?

    If Alder Lake runs at 125W and Raptor Lake runs at 65W, everything else being equal, with the desktop always on, under minimal load, how much energy would be save over the course of a year? In kilowatt hours, I suppose.
  38. venzah

    Question Main desktop moves to secondary monitor

    Hello everyone! Recently I updated my PC to win 11. I have two monitors plugged into the GPU. (DP and HDMI) The problem I’m facing is that when I open CSGO on my main monitor, the whole desktop 1 (main) goes to my second monitor. And basically my second desktop dissapears until I out tab from...
  39. consptheory77

    Question Does Corsair make a case without glass?

    I'm figuring on building a new desktop build for myself, and I've settled on most of the components, but I am still considering cases. Up for first consideration was Vetroo AL-MESH-7C Compact ATX PC Case I definitely want front facing USB ports, but...I am not sold on the idea of the PSU...
  40. consptheory77

    [SOLVED] Is Dell a reliable outlet for prebuilt machines?

    Back in 2015, I built my own desktop, a Haswell, making various upgrades over the years, but now I feel the time is approaching for me to look at getting a new system. I have more money than I did back then, but I have less time and more responsibility, so the prospect of building a new system...