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Forum discussion tagged with Extension.
  1. bruhmomentum

    [SOLVED] Safe to use ATX PSU extension on abnormal PSU

    I have a XW6600 and moved the components to a new case. In this new case the 24pin cord can't reach the motherboard's 24pin port and I can't remount the PSU in this case. I would just buy a 24pin extension, but HP but switched some of the pins on the motherboard which make it different to a...
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    [SOLVED] Can you help me with a fan bracket, 140mm?

    Hello, I’m currently in the works of rebuilding my PC into the Cooler Master SL600M. Everything was going great until I realized my cpu cooler could not fit in the case. I use a Kraken x62 and the top 280 radiator just doesn’t have enough clearance with the board (the fans technically don’t)...
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    Question PC blinks once but stays off

    Hi everyone, once I hit the power button the PC blinks once and powers off. If I unplug the 2 4pins cpu connectors it starts (with a black screen obviously), but once it's plugged back in the PC blinks and stays off. If I unplug the graphics cards it Boots but once back it sometimes doesn't...
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    Question New PC fails to start up, any suggestions much appreciated

    Hey guys, Just built a PC from brand new components and it fails to boot up. Here is what I experience: PC powers on, CPU fan boosts, CPU fan throttles, CPU fan boosts, CPU fan throttles, repeats this process a few times, then PC powers off, then PC restarts and this repeats indefinitely. No...
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    New laptop for gaming and school, max 2000$

    Hi! I'm an architecture student who needs a new computer, who can handle renderings and programs such as photoshop, and other adobe package stuff. In addition I'd like it to have some decent gaming performance. I've been looking at several different options, like Razer Blade or MSI GS65, but...
  6. THBronx

    [SOLVED] CPU upgrade: changing my i5 4460 - stick with Intel or move over to AMD??

    Hey all! I'm thinking about upgrading my PC (for gaming) and my initial plan is to spend something around 450 USD. I want to update my CPU but I'm not sure if I should stick with Intel or I should try AMD, since I'll also need to change my MB now. This is my current setup: MB: ASRock H81M-HDS...
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    Air compressor needed for car

    Hey, I want your help regarding air compressor, I need to buy an air compressor for my car which should be easy to use and normally priced. Suggest some good options.
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    Laptop to Dell projector

    I'm running windows 10 and recently purchased a Dell projector. I can project only powerpoint presentations, nothing else except the laptop desktop picture.
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    Windows 10 Boot Loop... USB Fail. Reset Fail. CMD fail....

    It started 2 days ago... I was playing a game and my computer started to stutter. I checked the RAM and it was hitting its cap of 8gb. I then decided to switch off the game and watch a movie. However, minutes after this the pc froze then BSOD.. after this it instantly goes to auto repair and its...
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    RTX 2080 Low GPU Usage

    Processor: Ryzen 7 2700X GPU: RTX 2080 RAM: 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PSU: CORSAIR RMX Series, RM750x Mobo: B350M Bazooka GPU usage will only reach about 40-50% Some games will fully utilize the graphics card but only somee like ATLAS. GPU will never reach max usage on Conan Exiles...
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    Upgrading GPU or other items?

    Currently running - i7-2600k sandy bridge at 4.0 ghz 16 gb of Corsair vengeance RAM DD3 Corsair AX850 power supple p8p67 deluxe Asus motherboard EVGA GeForce GTX780 SuperClocked w/EVGA ACX Cooler 3GB GDDR5 Noticing a few games lately saying I don't have the video memory needed to properly run...
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    Multiple Problems involving an Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro

    Problem#1: I need help, I want to connect My PS3, My PS4, My Windows 10 Computer, and My Friends Nintendo Switch to My Computer via the Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro so I can capture my gaming experience and make videos for my YouTube channel, but the problem is that I don't want to pull out the...
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    19 Games We Can't Wait to Play in 2019

    From Kingdom Hearts to Cyberpunk, here are the games we can't wait to play in 2019. 19 Games We Can't Wait to Play in 2019 : Read more
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    Installing windows 7 on an old windows 8 laptop

    I want to install windows 7 on my laptop but on the page to select the drive it shows me 7 partitions, on which none I'm allowed to install it. The error is : the selected disk is of the GPT partition style. I have read some forums and it says I have to press esq+f10 and type dikspart and...
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    Micron Buys Out Intel's Stake in Optane's 3D XPoint Memory Tech

    Intel announced that it will exercise its right to buy Intel's share out of the IM Flash Technologies joint venture. Micron Buys Out Intel's Stake in Optane's 3D XPoint Memory Tech : Read more
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    Need help wiring cat5e Wall Jack

    I am trying to set up a small network and purchased some wall jacks from Amazon. I have tried different combinations that I have found online and also tried what is labeled on the jack themselves with no luck. These are the plates I ordered http:// I have been testing with one of these cables...
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    [SOLVED] Droping fps with gtx 1080

    I have problem in all new games with fps droping from 60-50 fps can't get stable 60fps. My gpu usage is about 40-50% and Cpu usage is 70-80%. Here is some example of my cpu and gpu usage in 3 different games: (everything is set to ultra details) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzUq9cWZ2WE...
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    Adding an SSD

    Which is the better SSD H/D SAMSUNG 500gb SSD 970 EVO PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 V-NAND 3-bit MLC MZ-V7E500BW SSD 970 EVO 500GB PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 V-NAND M.2 (2280) @ Samsung $119.99 Or MZ-N6E500BW...
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    5 efi partitions and 4 recovery oem partitions

    Hello. I tried to dual boot windows and installation failed couple times. So i have now 5 efi partitions and 4 recovery oem partitions. I would like to join them back again with os partition. Is it possible?
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    Screen glitches when watching videos on pc

    Okay everytime I watch some sort of video wether it's on yt or Netflix I get this weird glitch static that pops up in my screen I recently did get a new gpu 1050ti idk if that's the issue but please help
  21. sabot00

    Custom 6 year old PC stopped turning on

    Hi guys, My trusty gaming build of 6 years has stopped turning on. This has happened in the past but repeated restarting the computer (and pressing the CLR CMOS switch) solved it in the past. Specs: 3570K ASRock Z77E-ITX 2x8GB G.Skill DDR3 memory 1 TB HDD 1 256GB SSD Sapphire RX 480 Cosair...
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    Can I use MacBook laptop as a display for my server/NAS?

    Can I use MacBook laptop as a temp. display monitor for my server/NAS? Meaning, connecting MacBook directly to Server MoBo via HDMI/USB-C, and using MacBook to display what I am doing on my server, such as installing/updating BIOS, installing OS...etc I am building headless server/NAS (from...
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    [SOLVED] Budget i7-7700 MOBO $60-$100

    The title says it all looking for a good i7-7700 Mobo for $60-$100
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    ihave motherboard z87- hd3 can i get 4790k and overclock on this motherboard ????

    ihave motherboard z87- hd3 can i get 4790k and overclock on this motherboard ????
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    Apprais my system

    Any help is appreciated. Operating System Windows 10 Home 64-bit CPU Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.00GHz 27 °C Skylake 14nm Technology RAM 16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1498MHz (15-17-17-35) Motherboard MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976) (U3E1) 29 °C Graphics LG ULTRAWIDE (2560x1080@75Hz) 4095MB NVIDIA...
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    [SOLVED] Home security camera black Friday

    Hello all, I am looking for a reasonable home security camera with local backup and can stream on iPhone. Wireless. Any suggestions? Thanks! Happy thanksgiving all!
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    AHCI bios invisible

    Hi all, I switched to ahci mode and whenever my pc starts it prints "ahci bios installed !". Problem is I cannot load the bios at all! (and therefore I can't boot from CD since the hard disk is selected on top of the boot devices) what to do ? Thanks
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    [SOLVED] Intel Core i5 7500 vs i7 6700

    Hi, my current system worked perfect for BF1 1080p 60 fps in ULTRA settings but now I tried BF V for 10 hours and noticed some studders even in the MEDIUM settings. I guess the G4560 is the issue. Pentium G4560 Nvidiga Geforce GTX 1060, 3GB Corsair SSD, 240 GB 16 GB ram 2 400 MHz What do you...
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    First PC Build, thoughts, comments, concerns?

    alright im really excited to simply be planning and picking out parts, i have given this list to a couple friends and got their thoughts on it but i have a feeling the community here is more experienced on the matter of pricing, building, and parts. So to get to it here is the part list, with...
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    Possible Reset problems

    My Acer laptop is refusing to start at all, there is a blue light showing in the light bar and that is all, if I push the power up button nothing happens at all, not sound what so ever. This leaves me in a place of nowhere. If I use that little hole in the back of the Acer aspire ES-15 laptop to...
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    Any white ITX motherboards?

    Hello Building a new system and was wondering if there are any white ITX motherboards. Chipset ( Intel AMD ) doesnt matter Thanks!
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    Speedtests 100 down, 10 up (as it's supposed to be) but I'm still lagging a lot

    Hey, I've got a weird problem going on with my current internet. It's supposed to be capped at 100 down and 10 up which I receive on a regular base but when I'm on Discord (similar to Skype) I start lagging. Interactions in a Game Client (League of Legends) make my internet lag as well (my...
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    Page Fault In Nonpaged Area even though Memtest passes

    Hello, I had a previous PC that I upgraded but I kept the Windows SSD drive and PSU. It ran for almost 1 month with no problems. Yesterday I wanted to re-install my windows since my almost brand new GPU was giving me a headache by giving me some artifacts in Battlefront II and also some weird...
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    2007 pc PRESARIO ? Want to put 750 ti single Fan.

    CPU: Intel Pentium Dual E2200 RAM: 1GB and 2GB DDR2 =3GB RAM HDD: 320 GB WD BLUE (2007) HDD: 1TB WD BLUE (2012) MBD: COMPAC PRESARIO SG354OIL POWER SUPPLY : COOLER MASTER MWE 450 With DVD/RW with 500gb ssd
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    About Driver Re-Installation

    Hello... I want to reinstall all the drivers from the computer and download them again... can I delete the older C:\SWsetup which contains all the drivers and if have already the driver setups on my desktop and download them again?
  36. taimoorbaig382

    GPU-Z log says "Perf Cap 4" What does it mean?

    Heading explains all. Need help. Thanks in advance
  37. JustSoSalty

    GPU Thoughts and Advice

    Hello Everyone, I am currently stuck in the middle of this maze of GPU's currently. I am looking for the best GPU for around the 400$ price mark. I am looking to get a little more range than my current 1060 6GB. Pc specs will be below I currently game on 1080p with 144hz monitor i7 7700k @4.8...
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    Connecting two-tube electrical socket query

    Hi, I have a small Sony 4xAA 100-240V battery charger with a two-tube female electrical socket that I want to take on a trip. I also have an L-shaped two-tube male to two-pin male adapter (leftover from an old Macbook power supply) thats fits exactly in the female socket of the charger, which is...
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    Cant update windows 10.

    So i have recently seen that my disk usage gets ramped up to 100% at times at its "System local host(2)" , Windows Update and "Windows modular installer worker" thats causing it so im trying to update my whole system. Come to find out i cant even update my machine. i get this error and it...
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    Battery Life and Performance

    I read reviews all the time about the Battery life, or the lack thereof on laptops, but what about the performance of the CPU and graphics, or even the WiFi when on battery? Is the expectation that the system will performance just as well when on DC or is the expectation that there needs to be...