Operating Systems

I recently build myself a new desktop system: 13600K on MSI MAG Z790 with Win11 Pro and 3080 GPU The system is about a month old, the GPU was installed maybe a week ago. What has been happening is that I run my desktop 24-7, always have, and I have set the Power Options on this desktop to...

When I upgrade to win 11 from 10, will it keep both 10 and 11? Or delete Windows 10 and keep only Win 11 on my pc?

Hello. So, the problem is recent. I used Windows 10 and various Linux distributions on the laptop, and they always loaded correctly, without any problems. The problem happens when the UEFI mode is enabled, while the Legacy mode is disabled. If both modes are enabled, there won't be any...

I have two CPUs that support TPM 2.0 and have 2 cores, meaning they cover the recommended system requirements of Windows 11. However, the CPUs are considered "unsupported", not because they are too weak, but just because they aren't listed in the list of supported CPUs for Windows 11. Those are...

Hello. Someone told me if i install an operating system on a USB drive, say, Linux Mint, i shouldn't expect more than 300-400 hours of work before the drive dies. The person told me that a lot of reading can damage the USB drive by causing read disturb errors. The same goes for video games too -...

Can someone tell me what are some good anti-virus programs for Linux Mint? According to some articles i have read, i don't need anti-virus programs for Linux. However, i don't think this is the case. If my computer gets viruses, and there is no scanning program to show me a notification there...

If i use the Reset option you can find in the Recovery section in the Settings of Windows 10, will it have the same effect as the Secure Erase option you can find in the BIOS, will it erase all information, format the HDD/SSD, and install a new, fresh copy of Windows, without leaving traces of...

Hello. I want to buy two new laptops for basic use (LibreOffice, web browsing, downloading, making archives, using Camtasia Studio, etc...). I got a list of different laptops, and all of them have one CPU, which is one of the following three: Intel Celeron N4020 Intel Celeron N4120 AMD...

I'm working on insertion of drivers for new hardware into old operating systems that are not compatible with the new hardware I want them to run on. I find the process hard, so I would like to find some tricks. So, can someone explain to me how old operating systems can run on virtual machine...

Hi. So, if i install Linux Mint on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to my Windows 10 laptop, start surfing dangerous websites and Linux Mint gets infected with a virus, could Linux pass the virus to Windows through the USB port? If yes, what component will get infected, the BIOS or...

Hi. My Windows key is Retail, according to the results I get from typing "slmgr.vbs /dlv " in CMD. However, someone told me I can't transfer the key, even if it's Retail, if Windows was pre-installed. In fact, Windows 10 was pre-installed and ready to use when I bought the laptop. According to...

The Windows 10 version i currently have is 21H2. When will version 21H3 be released?

Hi everyone. I tried to update from Xubuntu 20.04.1 LTS to 20.04.2, but for some reason, I can't easily do so. I executed the "sudo apt update" command before using these three specific upgrade commands: "sudo apt dist-upgrade," "sudo apt full-upgrade," and "sudo apt upgrade." The upgrade...

Hi all Please can someone tell me the difference between custom cable sleeves and a cable extension kit like the phanteks One? Is the extension kit basically unplugging all the cables I:e your motherboard,graphics card etc. Hiding them at the back and adding the extension kit for colour?Or do...

A few months back I scored an older Optiplex 3010 since my IT friend’s office upgraded. The mobo was iffy so he gave me a replacement still in the package... I saw an opportunity! Specs: OEM Dell 042p49 mobo i7 3770k ~4.0ghz 16gb ddr3 1600mhz Samsung 256gb & 500gb SSD Samsung Zotac 1070 mini...

so I bought this pre-built pc a couple of months ago the cpu is a i5 2500 and the gpu is a 1060 3gb and the mb is a Foxconn h61mxe/-s/-v/-k so during idle time the temps overall are around 40-50ish which is alright but the problem starts when I game the max it'll go would be 85 which as you can...

Same issue on both my laptop and PC. Noticed they were slowing down a bit so I checked task manager which said 100% disk usage, nothing in particular seemed to be using much of it though. I googled solutions but everything was saying "it could be a lot of things so try these 800 different...

Components: Ryzen 7 2600x cpu MSI 450 gaming plus mobo GTX 1060 6gb amp edition GPU Vg248qe monitor 144 Hz 1 tb hdd 126gb ssd 650 W PSU GSKILL ddr4 16gb RAM CM cabinet Antec kohler Cooling liquid I want to know if this setup is good for gaming at max FPS for csgo or if i should upgrade anywhere.

I am debating just picking up the G.SKILL F3-2133C10Q-32GZM Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory kit. Does anyone know of a reason that the above memory would be a bad choice for the MSI 990FXA-GD80 motherboard? Not gaming, and don't plan on...

Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron 620 desktop and I am trying to install my quadro 4000 graphics card in it, however, when I try to install the Nvidia software and restart, the computer on boot gets to the windows start splash screen and then once it loads the GFX driver the screen blanks. Only one...

Hi all, i’m very new to computers but want to upgrade my old computer. What PSU can i get? I don’t want to buy one and find out it’s not compatible with my motherboard or anything. Is that something to worry about or are all PSU’s compatible? Can i get this one...

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Okay, so I have a Dell Latitude 3189, but I have a question. Some programs crash very fast (ex: Chrome, it says aw snap! and something with the memory being full). The RAM isn't full at all, it's like on 50% usage. But, on the support site for the laptop, it says that there's a BIOS update...

I bought a PC with the Ryzen 1800x in it a while back and it has has a problem with losing it's video connection. It will be running along fine then suddenly there will be a buzzing/vibrating noise and the display will say no connection. Most times it just does the no connection thing without...

Hi all. I got to have 2 mini itx mobos with cpus ram etc, and looking for a dual mini itx mobo case, but all i found on google are server racks or big towers, i'm thinking if there ever exists a small dual mini itx case, there is no need of big tower, one of systems is ryzen g with no plans for...

Hi, My brother just send me Dell Laptop from Canada with Windows 10 1809 Home (OEM Activated), I want to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 1803 Pro (formatting hard drive) which I download from Microsoft website (ISO). will my windows 10 1803 activated if I install a fresh copy (in the same...

Hey, Where do i need to connect my aio connections on my MSI Z170a Xpower Gaming titanium?

I tried everything to remove error code 43 from older drivers to UDD but after I used UDD and restarted my PC there's no display only a black screen except that it doesn't say no signal its just a black screen and there's no mouse or anything I tried pressing enter doesn't work, I tried going...

Hi All, Building a system primarily for Adobe Lightroom and occasional gaming. In another forum the i7-8700K was recommended for CPU. A MB was also suggested, the MSI MAG Tomahawk Z390....I really don't know much about MBs, but I did see a video detailing which MBs had the best VRMs, and it...

guys im a new pc builder i buy a C2D e8400 processor and and a foxconn g41 mxe series and 8gb 1600mhz of dd3 ram (single stick) and when i start the pc is on but the monitor is not recieving any signal. can you help me plsss do you think what is the problem?

I'm planning on upgrading my CPU soon, from an fx-8350 to a 2700x. I want to buy it in April while I'm in Japan as I can get it for much cheaper there. However it's just a few months before Ryzen 3000 releases, so I'm thinking of either waiting for that and buying a "3700x" if it's cheap enough...

My computer has been working fine but now all of a sudden it just shuts off, it loads to desktop just fine and then at random it just shuts off with no message or anything, sometimes it shuts down immediately and sometimes I can go for hours without anything happening but it always shuts itself...

I'd love this system to last at least 4-5 years, and I just wondered if it's doable. Haven't bought anything yet except for the case and rear fan, so all parts can be subject to change if anyone thinks there's a better option. Parts are as follows: Case: Corsair Obsidian 500D SE Fans: 3 x...

Hi all. I have a build with the following specs: CPU: Intel i5 8600K (not delidded) Mobo: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB (2x8) DDR4 2666MHz GPU: Asus ROG STRIX GTX 1080 A8G CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H150i PRO RGB 360mm AIO Cooler Case: Corsair Carbide Series...

Ever since upgrading to Ryzen, my computer has been having the blue screen error PFN_LIST_CORRUPT occasionally. I have wiped my boot drive and reinstalled windows, reinstalled all of my drivers and programs, and run windows memory diagnostic successfully, but I am still getting the same blue...

Hello guys, i want to buy a gtx 1080 ( USED Graphics card because i dont have money for a new one) and its around 320$ and 280€ in my country. and 750-800€ new. i want to ask you, what test can i do to be sure graphics card isnt dying in the next few days/weeks and get scammed..?

I currently have an I7-6700k paired with a 980TI. I’m looking to upgrade half of the system but I’m not sure which. I use this system for gaming and would like to smoothly pull 60+ FPS on most titles as well as Prepar3D. Should I upgrade the CPU or Graphics card first. Looking at a 2080 or a...

I recently built a new gaming PC and everything runs great 99% of the time. However when im playing most games and there is suddenly a ton of things happening on screen my system seems to really struggle . For example, I'm playing Overwatch on medium/low settings at 1440p/144hz with FPS capped...

In t3500 t5500 and t7500 Which workstation is best for gaming and business purpose both This is my first pc to buy so I need futuristic upgradable pc for gaming and my online business I need powerpack pc for both gaming and online business I need it for recording gaming videos and live...

I'm trying to diagnose my PC https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k_hGiWdAbx0 The problem is not the game but it gives a good demonstration It's not a video card problem It was way worse before I installed intel rapid storage technology but the computer behaviours bad out side the game too. It's...