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    Question HELP!!! Harddrive stops working after connecting it to a Smart TV

    So, I gave my hard drive to a friend because they needed the movies on it. When i got it back, i realized it did not work. Plugging it into all my ports plus a usb hub made no difference. It would show the led indicator blink like 5 times, and just stay on. Checking task manager, i saw that...
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    Question New PC/Builder, CPU overheating, BSoD

    In the pass couple of days I built my first PC: Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro-Acrylic Window Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus CPU: Intel i7-10700K CPU Cooler: EK-AIO Basic 240 Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32 Gb (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 CL15 Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2 TB Storage: Samsung...
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    [SOLVED] Issue with red cpu light on motherboard

    I am a new builder and built my first pc, i went to boot it and it showed the bios screen but i then ran into issues when trying to install windows, i then noticed that the cpu light was red so i replaced the cpu. Even after replacing the cpu there is stil a red cpu light and i have tried...
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    [SOLVED] Looking for a nice high bridge to jump from

    So I built a PC for the first time. It was a fantastic experience. At least it was at first. Now I have consistent rebooting issues and I can't get more than 5 minutes into a game without sudden restarts. Build is as follows: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor Corsair iCUE H100i RGB PRO...
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    [SOLVED] New to buying pc parts. Need help with advice on graphics card.

    So my specs are I5, rx 580, 16gb ram, ssd. I want to buy this "MSI GeForce GTX 1660 VENTUS XS 6G OC 6GB GDDR5 1830MHz" graphics card used on ebay for $280. Is this a good graphics card for someone who just wants a budget upgrade instead of the latest and greatest? Thanks.
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    Question Computer keeps freezing can it be the lack of a USB 3.2 Adapter from gen 1 to gen 2?

    https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wBhxvW Hello, I have recently built a new PC and it keeps freezing requiring a hard reboot. I have taken it into a number of businesses to see if they can fix it but to no avail. I had nearly given up until I checked the above list and it mentioned I needed an...
  7. Nunny_boi

    [SOLVED] Are these temps normal with NZXT x52?

    Hi i just bought a ryzen 5 3600 and a NZXT X52 AIO however im unsure if these temps are actually that good because im getting around 40C at idle (my room temp is 24C) and at load it gets to 70. usually jumps to 60C when i open chrome> How can i solve this and should i be worried
  8. ZigaSaZ

    [SOLVED] Black screen/No keyboard lights

    Hello guys. I've bought new Asus Prime a320m-k am4 motherboard, AMD athlon 3000g 3.5hz, 2x4gb 2666mhz ADATA memory (compatibile with system I checked), new PSU 500W (also compatibile with motherboard and everything). I connected everything properly (I think) and when I turn on PSU all lamps on...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading help for upgrading from a Radeon RX 560 to RTX 2700S (Super)

    APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: September 2017 BUDGET RANGE: 1500$ USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Autodesk/ rendering software, Gaming (Overwatch, CyberPunk 2077, Borderlands 3, Valorant) CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Current GPU = Radeon RX 560 (about 5-6 years old) Current Power Supply =...
  10. SIZMIC

    [SOLVED] Help! Compatible CPU for my Motherboard

    Hello, I'm looking for some help to find the most powerful or best CPU to buy that is compatible with my Motherboard because I'm upgrading some parts of my current system and intend to use it primarily for gaming as well as some video editing. Also, would there be any BIOS update or required for...
  11. PARADOXsiren

    [SOLVED] Start with the processor...

    So... as far as I have gathered... without being sidetracked with shiny new information to these eyes... if you start a new build, you have to start with a processor. To build around the processor. That's what I keep seeing anyways... I want to know the ins and outs of a computer. What each...
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    [SOLVED] UEFI Boot Priority (First time build)

    So as the title mentions, I’m brand new to PC building but I managed to finish all the hardware assembly without an issue. Everything seems to be working just fine. (Every part has been purchased brand new) As for what comes next... I’ve read dozens of forum posts and watched tons of YouTube...
  13. MrTxMx

    Question Just built a pc but only posted once then never again after I unplugged it

    I’ve recently just built my first pc but it will no longer boot no mater what I do Parts: Asus ROG Strix b450f Ryzen 5 2600x EVGA GeForce 1660 super Corsair vengeance lpx 16gb I’ve been trying to fix it for the past week and nothing seems to work. The system powers on properly with fans and...
  14. Gwibbon

    [SOLVED] Which RAM sticks would be better for gaming?

    I have two options, https://bit.ly/36ghzTn or https://bit.ly/2MMng3T , I don't know which one I should use cause my PC is for gaming but I also plan to possibly start editing videos and streaming and I watch youtube in the background as I play and currently I have a crappy 8GB ram stick, these...
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    [SOLVED] Graphic card upgrade to 2080 Ti - What do I need?

    Hello guys! I'm new here so if I make a mistake just ask and I'll change the post. I'm a little old now but a few years ago I was pretty proficient with PCs and PC parts (at least so I could build my PC) so I thought I can do this upgrade easily. Then I found out that it's actually tricky to...
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    Question Louder fans

    Hello! This is my first time posting here, sorry in advance if I posted in the wrong section or something. Basically, iv just upgraded my PC and now my fans are much noisier than before. This new setup is noisier while idling than my old was under pressure, i'm not even sure if it was noisy. I...
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    [SOLVED] Display Issue

    Hey All, Abit of a noob here, i have obtained the linked PC from work https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c04551677 however i am having a strange issue with the PC. I have reinstalled windows clean fresh install. New SSD and HDD and RAM. The PC works fine on HDMI out from the graphics card on...
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    How to delete old device drivers in Windows 10

    What is the easiest way to uninstall older versions of drivers for a device. I don't want to delete the device...just previous versions of drivers that were used but remain after upgrades. The only way I've found to do it is to choose "update drivers" and then select drivers on computer...