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  1. brecmadak

    Question Which one to choose from these 3 laptops?

    Hey folks, I need a replacement for my laptop primarily for my work, as a medical illustrator. I work with very large Photoshop files (easily reach over 1,5 GB with well over 50 layers) and usually have over 50 tabs open at any given time. Second only to gaming FromSoftware titles. I need to...
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    Question My CPU is getting stuck at 1.6 GHz when I'm gaming ?

    Hello, I own a laptop equipped with an Intel i5 8th gen 8250u processor and an MX 150 4GB VRAM graphics card. Normally, when performing tasks such as browsing and general computing, my CPU boosts up to 3.4GHz. However, as soon as I start gaming, the CPU frequency gets locked at 1.6GHz, which is...
  3. LeonexWann

    Question My disk usage gets high and slows down when my laptop is running on battery ?

    Hello everyone, recently I've noticed a quite uncommon behavior on my laptop, it started with an old M.2 SSD I had which was quite bad and I thought maybe the SSD was the reason so I switched to a Kingston 1TB NVMe SSD. It started off nice but then when I unplugged my laptop the usage got...
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    Question Suggestions for a new Laptop with a good CPU and durability ? Not interested in gaming.

    1. What is your budget? -- Around 1000 dollars. Preferably on the budget side. 2. What is the size of the notebook and screen resolution that you are considering? -- Doesn't matter 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? -- Doesn't matter, Build quality could be good so that...
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    Question msi gp66 lepoard W key not working

    sometimes its just the W key or the Q and E or R keys as well but most of the times its the W key its either not working or when i press the key it registers twice so instead of typing the W letter one it does it 2 times for example i am going to type "word" a lot of the times it will type...
  6. Shah Raiyan

    Question Have I damaged my laptop ?

    I didn’t properly connect the power-brick to my new Asus Tuf Gaming A15 laptop. As a result,the power to the laptop kept connecting and disconnecting and the laptop was constantly switching between silent and performance mode .After connecting and disconnecting for a few times , the screen...
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    Question Extreme FPS drops in games on 1050ti and i7-8750H laptop

    Recently I've been getting very low gaming performance on my Asus Strix GL503GE laptop. My specs are: CPU: I7-8750H GPU: GTX 1050ti 4GB RAM: 16GB Storage: Windows 10 on 128gb Adata SSD and a 1TB HDD for games. What happens is I run a game like Dark Souls or Elden Ring (not the most demanding...
  8. nyarla91

    Question Dedeicated laptop GTX 1650 not working with Code 43 after Blue Screen

    I have Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15IMH05 Specs: View: https://imgur.com/a/dWSz5QB I've been playing and suddently got BSoD. After reboot I discovered that my GTX 1650 vanished from task manager, there is only integrated Intel UHD. Device Manager shows Code 43 for dedicated card. There are no...
  9. 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...
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    Build Advice Looking for advice on upgrading my struggling system?

    Hello, 7 years ago with the help of this forum, I built my first computer: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TjWj9c AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, ASRock AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard, EVGA SuperSC 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL15 Memory, Western Digital WD_BLACK 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive...
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    Question HP Pavilion X360 Laptop - 14-Dw0520sa wifi 6/7 card

    Hi there im currently trying to find a wifi 6/7 card for the above mentioned laptop. Does anyone have any soloutions to this apart from using a usb one? Alexander
  12. bokaroid

    Question Can't get 144hz - 180hz option with laptop connected to external monitor ?

    Laptop: Acer Aspire E5-576G External monitor: Acer Nitro VG240Y M3 I just want to know what's the problem with my laptop? I did try the same HDMI on another laptop and it gives the option of max 180hz that the external monitor supports. but not with my Acer laptop. This is my Acer laptop with...
  13. onlythefreshness

    Question Laptop charging issues ?

    Laptop model: Asus Swift 1 SF114-32 The device previously had a cup of coffee spilled on it. Since this accident, it refuses to stay on without the charger plugged into the laptop. I have replaced the battery with a verified and worked batter from iFixit's website. Even with the new battery, I...
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    Question Is my Asus dead?

    Bit of a tricky one here but am hoping I can get some advice. I installed a windows 11 update yesterday and now I am unable to get my taskbar/start button back. To make matters worse, because there is something going on with my display (when my laptop starts up it's only in a black screen) I am...
  15. ccoo84

    Question Replacement laptop screen just shows as a white screen when laptop is turned on ?

    Hello, & thank you in advance for advise. Laptop model: Asus Visio 16X I am currently helping a friend with her laptop because she broke the screen, you could still see the image with the spider web cracks.. After recieving a compatible replacement screen I dismanteled the laptop carefully and...
  16. BoufP

    Question Gaming laptop turns on but there's no display ?

    Hello, so I have a 2023 ASUS TUF A15 gaming laptop. I tried to turn it on like usual yesterday but it shows no display, the laptop turns on, the keyboard RGB lights turn on but then they turn off, but the laptop stays on, I have no idea what caused this issue except for one incident that...
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    Question Laptop uses dGPU instead of iGPU for unwated apps

    Hi, I am having a problem with my laptop. The dGPU is being used for apps that I have not selected and that don't even need it. This was never a problem until I recently launched a game on Steam and now a bunch of random apps are using the dGPU. Also, there is another problem that I cannot turn...
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    Question HWMonitor shows very low CPU frequency.

    Hello Everyone. I have problem like in a tittle of this thread. HWMonitor shows very low CPU frequency. This program doesn't show this very low CPU frequency by all time, but I suppose that 143 MHz clock speed on i7 4700mq isn't something normal, because even if this processor model will turn to...
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    Question ASUS N53SV upgrade wireless card

    Hello. I have an ASUS N53SV laptop that I've upgraded and maintained through the last few years and use it regularly. Currently rocking two SATA SSDs two, repasted with Arctic MX4 last summer. Currently typing on it. Good computer but the wireless is bad. The WiFi is tolerable actually but I...
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    Question Shattered a hard drive platter. Is it dangerous?

    I found an old laptop that I haven't used in years. Just to explore, I started taking apart the hard drive and exposed the platters. I didn't have glove or anything on. Luckily, I was outside when I decided to take pliers and bend them. They shattered into a million pieces. I swept up what I...
  21. MatthewJamess

    Question F keys working as Fn function by default?

    Just got a new laptop and installed windows on it... I can't change my brightness, which is a different problem, but when I went to use the F5 key to refresh a page, the Fn function triggered instead of refreshing (I'm not pressing any other keys ofc) What should I do?
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    Question How to find and wire power switch to laptop motherboard?

    I have a Thinkbook 15 G2 ARE motherboard and there seems to be a power switch on the side of it. I plan to put it in a larger case but unfortunately I cant seem to find the pins for the actual power button. Does anyone know where it is or how to identify it? There is also a very small power...
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    Question Help Needed: Making Old Laptop Faster for Chrome (ACER V5 - 471p-6605)

    Hello enthusiasts, My old Acer V5-471P-6605 laptop is running really slow these days. It's got an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 500GB hard drive. I mainly use it for browsing with Chrome, but even with just 6-8 tabs open, it's struggling. I'm looking for some advice on how to speed it...
  24. hendhp

    Question HELP! Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is not detected after replacing Laptop Chipset

    I have a MSI GS65 RE laptop. A few days ago i blew up the chipset and that made it completey died, so i brought it to repair center and they replaced the chipsetwith the new one. After i got the laptop back, i tried to play Valorant. BUT THERE IS A POP UP MESSAGE THAT WONT LET ME OPEN THE GAME...
  25. maksiks

    Question I'm looking for a good gaming laptop under $800/$650 ?

    Need a laptop for college, I have a PC so it's not very vital but I need it to use it in college and not have to split my PC with my brother. I need something that should do well in games and last me for a while so I don't want an iGpu unless I can upgrade later somehow. Country: Ukraine, I...
  26. D_Ashy

    Question Ram upgrade black screen

    I have upgraded my ram in my Acer nitro 5 laptop from this...
  27. HomeOfLily

    Question Bought new Laptop. While playing games, my entire computer starts freezing/buffering for a couple seconds.

    Bought a new laptop (linked below), and it keeps freezing (massive fps drop and my mouse freezes in place, screen freezes) while I play games, mostly League Of Legends. When playing, my CPU stays at around 30-40% usage, ram and 60%, and GPU at 60-70%. Randomly my entire computer will freeze...
  28. vinq

    Question Touchpad not working

    I have a ASUS Vivobook s14 x411uf with i7-8550U CPU with 16 GB RAM I turned my laptop off with the keyboard button instead of shutting down, and when i turned it back on the touchpad wouldnt work, the cursor wont appear and it'd only work when i use a mouse. My drivers are up to date, the f9...
  29. ianis10

    Question Massive FPS fluctuations in all games ?

    I have a laptop with: AMD Ryzen 5600H GTX 1650, 8GB DDR4 RAM 512GB SSD 144hz display Suddenly the FPS in all games fluctuates between ~20 and my normal fps which is 90+, in every game I tried to run this happened besides one game, League of Legends, I don't know what LoL has different but I...
  30. DorraN

    Question Razer Blade Advanced v2 (2019) constant power throttling at 35W (I7 9750H + RTX 2070 Max-Q design)

    So recently I've had problems with my Razor laptop power throttling which makes my core speeds dip down from 4,1Ghz to 3,2Ghz when stress testing. I don't understand the issue. I recently cleaned and changed thermal paste and my temperatures are in the mid 60s when under heavy load. The power is...
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    Question Pretty bad laptop, upgrade it or buy something better? And what to buy?

    I'm tired of playing games with this laptop I got - I can only get ~75 fps max, with lag spikes... It can be deconstructed for modyfying thankfully. Recommend me things to replace! I was told increasing the RAM would help; IT'S ONLY GOT 8GB, so by how much would it help? I could also buy a PC...
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    Question Looking to buy a MacBook Pro

    Hello there, new to the whole Apple scene. I'm looking to switch from Windows to Apple for university and I've been looking at the Apple MacBook Pro lineups. Initially I was quite firm on the new base model MacBook Pro M3, with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, but then I started watching YouTube videos...
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    Discussion wrong computer diagnose ! :(

    Hello,I work with tech repairs as a hobby, and I plan for it to become a more serious endeavor in the future , like a real work. However, for that to happen, I need more people to reach out to me to solve their issues. Today, I discovered that I gave a wrong diagnosis to a colleague of mine at...
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    Question Laptop battery goes to 6%, then keeps working fine for hours

    Hey guys, as the title says my laptop's (Thinkpad L460) battery is behaving in a weird way, it's discharging from 100% to 6% when unplugged, normally, it lasts for 3 hours at least, but then it's stuck on 6% and keeps working despite "your battery is running low" notification for 2-3 hours more...
  35. Aflyxxn

    Question Recommendations for a work/gaming laptop ?

    I'm currently still working with my Lenovo ThinkPad X220, 16gb ddr3, 500gb ssd. And to be honest i still love it to this day. my little work horse. However i want to upgrade to something thats: Small/Medium in size. Decent GPU Hdmi, USB C (important) Preferably 32gb ram // Min 16gb AMD or...
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    Question Wet laptop repair

    Hello people! Sadly my water bottle leaked all over my Samsung Galaxy book a few weeks ago. As soon as it happened I went straight home and took the back panel off, took out the battery, unscrewed the main board. I put the laptop on its side, on a towel with a PC fan blowing on the internals...
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    Question Between two laptops

    Hi guys! I'm a student and i want to buy a laptop for photo/video editing and a bit of gaming. I came along these 2 laptops and i cannot decide between them, can u please help me understand which one is better and why? The softwares that I mainly use are: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop...
  38. krelidas_34

    Question I have an unusual laptop and it might be almost obsolete. Is it acceptable to keep using?

    Please read my signature to know what my laptop's name and specs. I have a South Korean laptop that has Nvidia GTX 1060 and an 8th-gen Core i7 CPU, which is pretty potent, in my opinion. But newer games need more demanding hardware, and I care less about gaming as time passes- I'm losing...
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    Question Toshiba L755D-128 and Connexant 20587 11-Z

    After 2 decades of reading the questions of others in the hopes of getting my answer this is my very first thread/post. I had a Toshiba L755D-128 Laptop from around 2012. I dug it out and I found it to be like Win98 type slow and the only media I tested was youtube which was constantly glitchy...
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    Question How to disable fTPM 2.0 on Windows 11 if the BIOS is missing that setting ?

    Hey everyone! Thanks for taking time to read through this. I've been suffering with a laptop stutter for at least 7 months and have scoured the internet for research. I finally figured out the root of the issue. It has to do with AMD and fTPM conflicting, thus causing a consistent gaming...