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    [SOLVED] Sandisk m.2 irregular connector

    Hi, I recently bought a Sandisk m.2 ssd from a friend for $5 and was hoping to use it in my pc. However, it would seem that the connector to the motherboard is neither of the standard types. The model is SDSA5JK-256G.
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    PC wont boot

    Hi, I have had this issue with my computer, one day it just randomly turned off, and now when I try to boot it up it turns on for about 0.5 seconds then it goes dead. This only happens if I unplug and plug my power cord. ps: I have gotten power surge errors when I boot up for a while before it...
  3. Artoxx

    Power interruptions, house supply or psu?

    So my computer seems to be having power issues, but not positive if it is a power surge in house, or in computer. Either need a UPS or a new PSU. 2 times now while playing NON demanding games, and once under other conditions it shut down like it had been unplugged. ONE time I am sure the...
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    Which z270 motherboard should i go with for gaming primarily?

    Hey hows it going? Got myself an i7 7700k the other day and can not decide which z270 motherboard i should go with, GIGABYTE AORUS GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 or GIGABYTE AORUS GA-Z270X-Gaming 5 or ASUS ROG STRIX Z270E GAMING? Personally i am leaning towards the Gigabyte board, however looking to the...
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    Do we still need 2 drives?

    So, lately it seems the way to go is to put your OS on a small SSD, and have a second drive for storage. Do we still even need to these days? Like, for example, I've seen 1 TB M.2 SSD's under $300.. And prices are gonna keep coming down. I think that's more than enough space for average users...
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    Black screen file Explorer not working cerber ransomware

    Cerber ransomware - file Explorer not working after reboot (black screen) I just came back to my PC after reading a book to find that my desktop has been replaced with a 'cerber ransomware' message which says that all my files have been encrypted and gives me some URLs to undo this by paying...
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    New router recommendation

    Hi guys, So I've been looking at getting a new router for the house and I'm in need of recommendations as the current router is just not cutting it anymore. The current router is a TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router (TD-W8961N) provided by the ISP. I've also got a fairly large home...
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    constant loop after bios upgrade. Can't get anywhere :(

    build: -AMD FX-6300 6-Core Processor -ASUS R9270-DC2OC-2GD5 -MSI Gaming 970 motherboard -Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD -Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB -SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W - Rosewill Mid Tower Case - R5 Hey there guys! I was trying to update my bios from the Msi live updater which then...
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    HyperX FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB)

    would HyperX FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model HX318C10FBK2/16 fit in my 760pm - p34 motherboard?
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    How to remove a graphics card properly?

    So I need to remove my graphics card to clean it and im scared on how to grab it and pull it out. Its a GTX 770 so I dont know if I can grab it on top (not the fan side) plz help
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    i7 4790k vs i7 5820k

    i'm wanting to upgrade my cpu and was wondering if i'd be better off with the 4790k or the 5820k i'll need ram even if i go with the 4790k.
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    Building a Gaming PC To Play GTA 5 at 1080p 60fps

    Hey Guys, I am building a Gaming PC to play GTA 5 at 1080p 60fps with ultra settings and I want to know if the specs of my PC are able to play GTA 5 at 1080p 60fps or i can get more Fps with ultra settings. The specifications are: Processor: Intel i5 4690 Non K [Don't Want to...
  13. James Tech

    Battlefield 4 activation key missing! Can't install.

    OK, I couldn't be more irritated right now. I just went to Target and bought a copy of Battlefield 4 a couple of hours ago and this is what happened. I opened the box, checked the contents and try to install the game, which I was actually looking forward to play because I can finally use some...
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    First Time PC Build: Antistatic help

    Hello guys, I have never built a pc before and I am very paranoid about not breaking my expensive components which I had to work very hard to be able to afford. Therefore please don't tell me not to worry because I would rather be safe than sorry. Anyway I bought myself an antistatic wristband...