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Forum discussion tagged with Orange.
  1. Fire-Wire

    Question How to deal with a snapped Mobo cable?

    Hi, smart folk! So, while blitz-cleaning the interior of my case, very superficially so, I noticed one of my cables (those that go on the bottom pins to power the power/reset/usb/LSD thingies) was snapped. I swear I don't know how that happened and I was shocked for a few seconds. I turned the...
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    Question Orange led lights up on freshly built PC

    Yesterday I managed to build my new PC, installed a windows on it, it was a little complicated at first, because I had an older version of Windows, but fortunately I could download a newer version, and it started to work. But the problem is: after 2-3 of usage, I turned off the computer, and...
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    [SOLVED] XMP causing PC to boot to safe mode, or not boot at all: Help

    Hello! I am having an issue with my MOBO and XMP. I am not sure if it is a defective MOBO, or if I need to manually set up my RAM, IDK what is going on here, I am bamboozled. Here are my specs. I9 9900 K RTX 2080 TI G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4...
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    Question Motherboard has power but no display

    Hello i am new to building PC, however i have been successful in putting parts together and making a computer work so far. This last one is giving me trouble. i have a ASUS X99-E motherboard, nvidia gtx 2070 TI, 1200 psu corsair. it seems to turn on fine but i cannot get a display, one of the...
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    Question [SOLVED] Crosshair VII Hero Q LED always yellow (DRAM), but computer works normally

    New build using the asus Crosshair VII Hero Wi-Fi. The board has the nifty numerical display at the top right, with four LEDs directly below it with different colors/meanings. In videos I've seen of this board working properly, on boot it cycles through those colored LEDs. Mine does not do...
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    [SOLVED] Orange case and temperature

    Hi, first of sorry for my bad english I just have some question about cases and temperature. I want a black/orange case but those I found are either old (you can't buy it anymore) or I don't like the look or it was a quiet case. I know that quiet case get warmer then normal, like be quiet base...
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    [SOLVED] Bad System Config Error

    I haven't been able to fix this error. I've used every available solution. I've tried every advanced option from Windows 10 self. And they always fail, I can't run them. Then I came across this thread...
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    Question Most suited ram?

    So i am looking to build a new rig as my current one really needs updating. i have researched and found what i want: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Ryzen 3 2200 just wondering if someone more recent knowledge can help me decide on which ram go to for (my hardware knowledge isn't as updated as it used to...
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    Question SSD COMPATABILITY

    I have a GIGABYTE Z390 Altus Pro WIFI motherboard with a WD BLUE 3D NAND 1 TB SATA SSD M.2 2280 (WDS100T2B0B-00YS70) in the M2A socket. I would like to add an Intel 660p Series M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 3D NAND SSD (SSDPEKNW010T8X1) in the M2M socket for data storage? I have read the mobo...
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    Monitor Audio Issues with Xbox One

    I bought a monitor the other day. It had no headphone jack or speakers. So today I bought some computer speakers, a MINI HDMI to RCA converter, a 3.5 mm jack to 2 RCA female converter, and a RCA coupler (to attach extra cords and stuff). My plan was to hook up an HDMI cable to the Xbox One...
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    Question How much space does Macrium Reflect Clone Need???

    I am trying to clone my hard drive which has only 256gb on it with Macrium Reflect but it keeps telling me there is not enough space!! The Source drive is a 512gb ssd with only 256gb used, the target is a 465gb external HDD. Whats the deal? I assume a clone is a bit bigger than whats just on my...
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    Question How Can I install SAPPHIRE R5 230 2GB DDR3 my CPU..???

    Dear Sir, Certainly, Now I have a Card buy SAPPHIRE R5 230 2GB DDR3. I connect GPU AGP Slot, & Monitor Cable to Card VGA Port then Power the PC All running but No Display. GPU OK. How can I install this GPU on my DG43NB Mother board..? Pls. Help me. Best regards. Pervez
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    [SOLVED] My 1600mhz (2x8gb) ram is running at the wrong frequency, how do I fix?

    I just upgraded my 8gb (2x4gb) Ballistix Sport (1600mhz, 9-9-9-24) RAM to 16gb (2x8gb) Corsair Vengeance LP (1600mhz, 10-10-10-27). My new RAM is running dual channel at 665mhz with 9-9-9-24 latency. Shouldn't it be running at 800mhz at 10-10-10-27 instead? Do I need to fix this? and How do I...
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    My Monitor can't decide on D sub or DVI

    I have an AOC monitor that I use for gaming. Recently, I've been getting this VERY frequent pop up right in the middle of my screen that says: "D-Sub" on top and "DVI" on bottom. Then the selection keeps switching between the two automatically for a little bit, and sometimes it disappears only...
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    PC keeps crashing

    Hi, I have a ryzen 2700x with 16gb corsair memory with a 2080ti GPU a new Asus mobo and corsair 800w psu. A month or so ago I noticed my PC rebooting when playing bfv. I was able to play hours at a time before it rebooted again. Now it reboots upon loading the game. I reinstalled windows and...
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    What app lets me use my lg phone as a remote for my samsung tv without using Wi-Fi

    Trying to use LG phone as remote control for Samsung tv...
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    Alienware 15 R4: "No bootable devices found." & "Boot failure on device"

    So I won this Alienware 15 R4 and it arrived without a hard drive. No biggie, that's in my ballpark, I go and buy a normal 500GB Toshiba hard drive and install it in the laptop. After I turn it on, though, it shows the Alienware loading screen as normal and then shows a black screen with text in...
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    [SOLVED] Wifi gets painfully slow during certain times of the day but LAN is rock solid at 100megs nearly all day.

    Hello, my name is Ross, and I am having a peculiar issue with my home network... I moved into a new house a couple months ago and got a new ISP. I noticed at certain times of the day all wifi devices struggle with the internet while I have nearly perfect internet on my PC and Playstation which...
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    old compac computer wont hook to internet

    I am trying to get a old computer to hook to the internet. I try to install the disk for the router and it says needs win32 xp service pack 3. I tried to download it to a jump drive and put in on this ocmputer but it will not accept it. Message is something like Setup has detected the...
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    New B450M-HDV MB won't post.

    Hi all, Newbie here hoping you can help. I've attempted to build a pc. Asrock B450M-HDV atx amv Motherboard Ryzen 3 2200 3.5 processor 1 x 16gb Corsair vengeance ddr4 ram Cooler master master box e300l It won't post. Both the fan for the cpu and the fan for Tower spin when I press the power...
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    Does the ASUS PRIME Z390-A have integrated wifi?

    Hi, I am planning to buy the PRIME Z390-A motherboard from ASUS, but I was wondering if the motherboard had integrated WIFI? I have been searching but I can't find an answer. If the motherboard does have integrated wifi will I still need to buy a wifi card or would the integrated wifi be enough?
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    Are these temps high? Dell Precision Tower T5810

    CPU - E5-1620 V3 3.5GHz: IDLE: 70°F - 80°F - 90°F LOAD: (Fortnite) 140°F-165°F (when playing GTAV, rarely, it runs solid 160°F - 170°F) Both of these website state, 140°F is the max operating temp Intel Cpu-World GPU - K2200 4GB: IDLE: 90°F - 100°F LOAD: (Fortnite) 150°F - 160°F (GTAV...
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    Core temp readings are super low and some are far below ambient temp

    I use an A8-7650K (yea bad CPU I know) but for some reason my core temps (reading from Core Temp) are between 2c and 15c at idle. I live in Australia and its HOT down here. This doesn't make sense. Is someone able to explain why I'm being an idiot or if my CPU is damaged in some way? I have had...
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    I7 4790k hits 100c in seconds

    So I just swapped my i5 for the i7 4790k. Stock cooler at idle is 30-35c When I start anything that puts a load it goes to 89-100c in seconds. I have a better cooler on order. I used some 3 year old artic silver. Re seated the cooler and cleaned the TP twice with the same result. Can tp go bad?
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    Can my pc run Fallout 4 at medium settings?

    I know that my system is quite CPU heavy, but I'm upgrading my graphics card soon. Can it run Fallout 4 at medium settings? My Specs: I5 8600K overclocked to 4.8 GHz Sapphire Radeon Rx 560 4gb 16gb 2400MHz ram
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    GPU Drivers corrupt?

    My GPU drivers are corrupt according to Geforce Experience. Any ideas?
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    Is it possible to change laptop screen to a higher refresh rate screen

    Hi, right now I have an old model of MSI Gs60, with GTX 970M 3gb. The screen is only 48 p hz, which I found unsatisfied with. Is it possible to change only the Screen to others which with higher refresh rate? Because I like this model very much, and I don't found any other unsatisfied except for...
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    Laptop BIOS Chip help!

    I corrupted my Dell Inspiron 15 3543 BIOS, so now im trying to erase and write the uncorrupted BIOS, but need some help doing this. Im using a CH314A USB Programmer and want to know which chip configuration I should use. Is the laptop BIOS chip a EEPROM or SPI Flash? And what is the difference...
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    BIOS question for upgrade

    i have a ryzen 5 1600 and i wanted to know with my gigabyte motherboard i could get the 2700x with F21 or do i need to update?
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    Does the wg43m have a intergrated graphic unit?

    I have a i2 Quad Core Q8300 and a wg43m, will it run without a graphic card?
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    ryzen 5 1600X down clocks when its being used

    Hello. I just upgraded my pc and now im facing some problems with my new CPU. my build is: CPU: Ryzen 5 1600X GPU: Nvidia GTX 770 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB 2400MHz Mobo: Crosshair VI Hero Power Supply: Be quite system power 8 (600 watt) My problem is that when im starting a game, my CPU...
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    PcSpecialist a reliable company or currys?

    Should I get a ryzen2200g rx580 8gb 16gb ram pc from pc specialist or a 8gb gtx1050ti from Currys? Is PCS a good company? Can a ryzen3 run games for the next 5 years?
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    Should I buy this PC

    Hello people out there, I wanted to buy this PC, I’ll mainly game on it. I would like to know what you guys think about it. Also in the future I will be getting the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG35VQ monitor, it’s 4K and 200mhz, so I wonder if this pc can hit 200fps in 4K Ultra Settings. PC components: -...
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    Psu not working

    Bought a power supply because I thought my old one was going out, got a Corsair vs650, and now my pc won’t boot up. I put the old one back in and it boots right up. The motherboard is a 760gm-p23. Whats my issue? I made sure everything is connected with new one, and it didn’t work so I swapped...
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    [SOLVED] Maximus X Hero CPU_FAN

    This is my first time building a pc and i cannot find the CPU_FAN slot, my motherboard is Maximus X Hero, thank you
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    TV lost signal when playing video or games - Gigabyte 1060

    So, i have this: i5 6600k (not Overcloked) Asus Z170-E Gigabyte 1060 6GB Every time i play video with MPC, every 2-5 minutes, signal from TV got lost for 1 second and then reconnect and video keep playing. When i switch some menus in some games, exactly the same happens, but is quicker, half a...
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    A question with an ups

    Hi everyone i have a question with an UPS I have a pc who have a psu: rm750x (750w) but my pc does not consume that or close: GTX 9604gb Fx6300 8gb ram 22in monitor two fans and 1 led I want to know if a 1000va (650w) ups will work efficiently ... TY!
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    G5 Screen Freeze

    Hello. My DELL G5 15 keeps freezing at random moments. This labtop is around 2 months old and it just keeps freezing when i'm using it. I tried factory resetting, and installing windows 10 again. Is this a software issue or hardware issue? Are there any diagnostic programs i can try? Also, when...
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    Memtest86 vs Memtest86+ ( Which one should i use?)

    I am going to buy used RAM, so before buying i want to test it with Memtest86.I don't know should i test it with Memtest86 or Memtest86+? Memtest86+ was last updated in 2013 while Memtest86 gets updates frequently. Despite having similar names, i guess these programs are designed by different...
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    sony vaio VPCEH1AFX cpu upgrade

    trying to upgrade a sony vaio from a pentium b940 to something that isnt a potato. ive tried an i7 3630qm, didnt post. i think itd have to be a 2nd gen like the pentium but i dont want to invest money into a cpu thats not compatible.