NUC

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    Question Issue with Intel NUC11ATK C4000 Mini PC -- No USB ports work after Windows 11 update ?

    Hello Everyone, This is my first time posting here. I need help with one of my Intel NUC11ATK C4000 Mini PCs. It updated its Windows 11 to the most recent version, and after doing so, I couldn't get any mice or keyboards to work, even though I knew the mouse and keyboard were in working order...
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    Question My new NUC14RVH is a BRICK

    ...Okay it's not actually a brick. The power button LED does blink so I think it might make a good nightlight. ;) My 10 year old computer has been increasingly unstable so I figured it's time for an upgrade. I like small and quiet so I went with this intel NUC 14 Pro Kit with 64GB RAM and a 2TB...
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    Question Recommendations and Experience about NUC working with Linux

    Hello As an option to buy a laptop for developing purposes, a friend did do mention of NUC. My concern and main question: Does NUC work with Linux? It for `Fedora` and `Ubuntu`. To only install Linux I have the secondary accessories: monitor keyboard the pendrive with the iso file Once...
  4. aehead

    Question HyperX Quadcast S turns my PC ON.

    Hello. I bought brand new Intel NUC 11 Extreme KIT with i7 11700B. I added RTX 3080 XC3 ultra, 32gb ram and 3tb ssds. Im running Windows 11 and i have a issue that cause my microphone. When microphone is pluged in, i shut Down PC and after about 5s my PC starts again. If i unplug the microphone...
  5. sjmo2

    Question No restart after power failure option in BIOS

    I am running an intel (i7-7820HK)-based NUC, and through my Aptio/AMI BIOS settings am unable to find power management options, including reboot after power failure. Any ideas? Is it simply not an option for some BIOS setups?
  6. gamerbrehdy

    [SOLVED] Xeon E-2286M with a GTX 1080 (Ti) to come back to pc gaming?

    Hi, I recently stopped pc gaming, because my gpu stopped working. I'm not planning to pick up pc building for a long time, and I'll probably get a nintendo switch first. For now, it's some casual Minecraft and RollerCoasterTycoon 3 on my laptop. I recently found out about the...
  7. AtotehZ

    [SOLVED] Intel mini-pc i7-10510u

    Hello, I've got this coming for me in the mail: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000837780239.html I've chosen the i7-10510u version, but the reviews say it is noisy. I read around and saw that there was a big difference between manufacturers and also some other pretty cool solutions to...
  8. MattyZDBA

    [SOLVED] Home Lab for a SQL Server DBA: Intel NUC or AMD Ryzen?

    Hello, The last time I had made a build was 10 years ago and a lot has changed. I took a crack at using the MicroCenter and NewEgg system builders but have been getting stymied by the GPU and Case selections (not to mention whether I will need water cooling or a bigger PSU). If I need to add...
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    [SOLVED] Update Intel BIOS remotely?

    I've got an older Intel NUC (2820FYK) that I need to perform a BIOS update on, but pandemic times have made physical access problematic. Normally I would just do the update using F7 at boot, or from within the BIOS config GUI. It looks like the IFLASH2.EXE utility on the Intel site could be...
  10. teenagerfrommars.gc

    [SOLVED] Windows 10 on Hades Canyon NUC

    Hi everybody! Just joining the forum, looking for some help. Got a Hades Canyon NUC few days ago, with 2x16gb of ram and 2x512gb sabrent rocket ssd nmve m.2. I can't get how to install windows 10. I describe you my steps: mounted ram and both of the ssds downloaded the windows10 media tool...
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    Question NVME and NUC compatibility?

    So, im building a PC for the girlfriend. She wants it to fast and capable of doing very mundane tasks for now with potentially some gaming added later. She also wants it fairly compact so i thought why not get her a mini PC (i always wanted to play with one). I did a bit of digging and found an...
  12. jazmag

    Question Mini pc suggestions

    Looking to get a mini pc to replace my ageing system. Something around two years old good for 1080/1440 gaming. Can't afford a hades canyon... Current spec Fx6300 black @ 4ghz 8gb ddr4 Geforce 980 ti gaming. Considering building a mini itx system just trying to get a better idea on what's...
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    Question Can I game at 144fps with my Intel NUC8i5BEK? (external eGPU)

    Hi :) I've always been a console gamer, and have used this little Nuc for work until yesterday I decided to try and play my favorite game on PC and.. it failed big time even on lowest setting. (Sorry, I'm really new to gaming hardware but I am trying to do a lot of research right now) turned...
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    Corsair I-Cue, Fan Control

    Hey guys, I recently installed a Corsair H150i pro edition. Rather then using the fans that came with the cooler I went ahead and installed 3 PWM high speed 2200 RPM 120 silent wing 3 fans. I have been trying to use the Corsair software to control the fans but I can only adjust the pump speed...
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    Gt 1030 240w power supply

    So I have a core i5 16gb ram and 240w power supply I just bought a gt 1030 2gb gddr5 is that able to run with my power supply I'm worried I waisted 99$
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    x300 toshiba firmware identify and swap

    My HDD got a powersurge, and would not be recognise in pc anymore, so i want to try swap the pcb, but the replacement pcb has more than 3 chips with 8 pin chips on it. And on the replacment board the seller put 3 arrow stickers on those chips, pointing to a 8 pin chip. So im confused do i only...
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    I want to get Sims 4 and Sims 3

    Hi, I am getting an old laptop air has 4 ram and plenty of space. I was wondering if I can get Sims 4 with City Living, Outdoor Retreat and Spa Day and it would work? I also wanted to get Sims 3(on Steam)with Pets, Seasons, Supernatural and Generations, would it overload the computer or work...
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    Second display for Lenovo W530 laptop disconnecting/ turning black after a few seconds

    Hi there, first time posting so let me know if I'm missing anything! It all just started today, for the past two days my laptop's video driver crashed when I was watching a fullscreen video on my laptop screen, which disconnected only my second display until I restarted my computer. Anyways...
  19. xzahn

    Laptop for mixed use around 900$

    Hi, I need a laptop for programming but I don't want to spend money on something that I can use for one thing only. By programming I mean not only the literal coding but also Photoshop and web design. I'm also going to use the laptop for general stuff like browsing and light gaming. Basically I...
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    Windows 8.1 image file

    I bought laptop with Windows 8 two years ago. Last year I updated to Windows 8.1 and now I want to reinstall it. So, I need to make an image file and burn it to DVD or USB. Problem is that I have only Product ID which I found in My Computer - Properties. I tried to find the Product-Key...
  21. Nuwan Fernando

    Merge Two Toms hardware profiles together

    I was using Tomshardware site from a little long time. Then I couldn't visit the site for some time and when I logged in back I have somehow created another account. Is there any way to merge these two into one so that I may have all the badges updated?
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    Running 2 sapphire hd 7970 oc boost for vr??

    Hi guys was trying to find more info about my gpu and if running 2 cards is good for gaming but more so if they would work well with vr? i cant seem to find much info. Has anyone had experience running 2 of these cards for gamming? ANy links info would be well apperiecated. Thanks Intel i5...
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    Xeon E3-1225 V5 or E3-1275 V5

    New to Forums. Starting new build. Need opinions on CPU performance vs price/value. 1275v5 approximately $130 more. I will not be OC'ing and only gaming I do is my real flight FS for my OTHER hobby RC helicopters LOL. MB will likely be a supermicro.
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    Best cyberpower specs for gaming computer

    Are these good specs, and will they run games like counter strike at good quality. Also do I have a good gaming monitor? WOT spoilered by moderation team. You could edit that down drastically by just removing all the lines that say None.
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    Unmountable Boot Volume after reassembly

    I opened my laptop to clean it following a guide on youtube. I put everything back and ran it once before putting on the back cover. After seeing the login screen, i shut it down, put the back cover, screws, and turned my lappy on. I got the unmountable boot volume blue screen I have tried...
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    Dell Adamo 13 CPU fan running full blast.

    I got a Dell Adamo 13 and had to replace the motherboard due to the power port having a short in it. Well I replaced it with a refurbished board, I didn't want to pay for a brand new one, (maybe my mistake there) well replaced it. It works fine, except that when the laptop is powered on the...
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    MicroSD card is now RAW, in urgent need for files to be taken out

    My phone (Samsung S3) hasn't been able to read my 16GB microSD card lately, so I have decided to take the card out and connect it to the computer. It wrote "You need to format the disk in drive (X: ) before you can use it." It contains 10+GB (if I remember correctly) worth of all kinds of...
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    looking to buy a new laptop for 3d modeling and gaming

    I want to buy a laptop for a maximum of 1500 USD that will allow me to use 3d modelling softwares such as ansys,solidworks and autodesk alias whilst i can play games and do my daily work. the configurations that id like are: -intel 4700HQ above -8 gb plus -graphics 2 gb gddr 5 above
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    Need help with triple monitor for gaming: Actual physical connections help

    I currently have 2 7870's in Crossfire. I got to thinking that triple monitors is going to be hard on the 7870's, so I was thinking of upgrading to the GTX 780 ti.... My question is, how do the cables go? The listed ports are: DVI-I, DVI-D(?), HDMI and 1 display port. Do you go one cable...
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    PWM fan settings confusion

    Here's the issue: My fan doesn't seem to want to be adjusted. Or my mobo is rejecting the fan. I'm not sure. Mobo: ECS GF8200-A Bios: AMIBios (unsure which version, I forget) Fan: Some german thing, max 15k RPM 2.6A @ 12V At one point I had the thing working close to properly, but had...
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    High Cpu Spikes

    I have a recurring problem on my laptop. The cpu usage is usually around 70-100% even though no demanding programs are on. Furthermore, system idle has the highest cpu usage under the task manager. Another bizarre thing is that, when I disable my usb drivers the usage drops to 30%, this makes...
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    is this pc good?

    is this gaming pc good? zotac gtx 660 i5 3330 3.0 ghz 8gb ram antac 500watt windows 8 i can buy it from a friend for 700 is it good will it play bf4 at high settings or more?
  33. Karthick Babu

    galaxy 780 Ti HOF

    Hi Im from India.. Im trying to buy 780 Ti.. Zotac,asus,galaxy are the only brands providing 780 ti in india.. So can I go for galaxy 780 ti hof?? i7 4770k Asus z87 pro 8gb gskill 1tb wd hdd Corsair tx850 Corsair 230T
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    780 Ti BF4 @ 5760x1080 - How many FPS to expect?

    Hey there, I'll spare you the boring details and just get to the question. Is anyone playing BF4 with a single GTX 780 Ti at 5760x1080 and could tell me How far you have to turn down graphic settings to get around 60 FPS? All the reviews and benchmarks only Show the FPS at max. settings...
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    I just got a new Samsung monitor (S22C300H) and in 1920 x 1080 resolution it doesn't use the full screen.

    It's a 22 inch (21.5 diag) monitor. The title says it all, and the next best resolution that uses up the entire screen is 1600 x 900. I really dislike the black frame it puts around the desktop, and I'd like to use the 1920 x 1080 resolution for gaming, which ironically is the "recommended"...