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  1. G

    Question I think something is wrong with my motherboard

    I built my PC back in February, and everything was working great up until a couple of weeks ago. Recently, I started running into a bunch of strange issues that all seem to be connected to the motherboard. For example, my wireless headphones started picking up weird static in some USB ports and...
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    Question Computer wont switch on using power button but will turn on via the bios switch at the back of motherboard

    My specs are ASUS TUF B650-E Wifi 7800X3D 32GB Corsair Vengence ram Quiet! Straight Power 12 Platinum Modular 1000W Power Supply And a few M.2 drives and SSDs Now the issue that i have is that the power button will not switch on the computer, but the bios switch at the back on the motherboard...
  3. jojo2023

    Question Why is the balanced power supply circuit of the amd ryzen processor set to 99% minimum power? Is this normal? 5 3600

    Why is the balanced power supply circuit of the amd ryzen processor set to 99% minimum power? Is this normal? I'm afraid that with such power consumption, the processor will wear out quickly. What happens if you lower the minimum value to 10%? Which is better when the consumption is at least...
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    Question Swapped parts and PC won’t turn on now

    I replaced my mobo & cpu with ones from a friend that worked perfectly and now the PC shows no lights and won’t turn on at all. I don’t have it fully put back together (GPU isn’t in & USB 3.0 header isn’t) but everything else is there. Gigabyte B560M DS3H i5-11600K Gskill 16gb ram (one stick)...
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    Question How to estimate the power draw of laptop fans ?

    Hello. I am trying to profile energy usage of all components in a laptop when running a simulation. I know that fans don't draw that much power but is it possible to estimate how much power fans draw in a laptop? As in are there built in sensors similar to those that estimate gpu and cpu power...
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    Question PC won't shut down

    Lately, my PC hasn't been shutting down. When I proceed to shut it down, the display goes to sleep, the graphic card's fan/light and motherboard's lights turn off, but everything else (cooler, ram fans) stays running). I looked around online and have so far turned off fast start-up in power...
  7. core2314567

    Question what is wrong with my pc?

    So my PC freezes in games then the gpu reset so I thought it's the gpu so I ran heaven benchmark for 30 mins no problem and then immediately after I ran a game and it crashed and days it works fine then days it can't run a game
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    Question Should i upgrade from 750w PSU to something higher for a Ryzen 9800X3D and a 7900 XT ?

    Title says it all, but here’s some extra context: My current PSU is a Corsair RM750 I want to overclock both the GPU and CPU. The GPU is already overclocked, and so far, I haven’t encountered any issues. Currently, I’m using a 12600K while waiting for my 9800X3D to arrive. Once I have the...
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    Question Motherboard light blinking even the power was off.

    I'm helping a friend's PC. It's using an Asrock Steel Legend B450 motherboard. The motherboard light blinks on its own even when the power cable isn't plugged in. When the power cable is plugged in and turned on, the PC won't start. I've already tried resetting it with a jumper, but it still...
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    Question PC suddenly powers off after moving apartments.

    I recently moved apartments and have been having trouble with my PC. It powers on and boots fine, but will suddenly power off after about five minutes. There is no blue screen or "shutting down" message it just turns off. I know things can get jostled around during a move, but I'm not sure what...
  11. Thulie313

    Question New build boots fine from motherboard 'start' but gets CPU FAN ERROR when turned on from case's power button

    I need major help please, I've looked everywhere but can't find anyone with this issue I've recently built a new pc, mostly using parts from my old build I used these parts: - Intel Core i7-4790K - Lian Li Galahad II Trinity SL-INF 61.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (new part) - Asus MAXIMUS VII...
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    Question I pulled out the power cable (mid pull) i turned it off and the mobo made a quick flash

    Im wondering if i broke the mobo. Please help me. Motherboard is gigabyte auros elite ax v2. I live in the UK. Reply if you need more details
  13. Z

    Question Faulty PSU ?

    My EVGA 500 BR PSU is only 5 months old, my PC for the last month or so was randomly shutting down & restarting immediately with the kernel power 41 (63) event in Event Viewer, it was either at idle or during use, searches turned up that the most likely culprit is the PSU, but I decided to do...
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    Question My PC boot-loops repeatedly ?

    Hi all. So I'm in a bit of a trouble here. My PC won't boot up - it's stuck between powering on and then off (all within a second) - and it keeps doing this until I turn off the PSU on the back. Sometimes I can get my PC to power on and use it like I normally would, play games, watch movies...
  15. Lpto

    Question Is this battery compatible with my Dell laptop ?

    Laptop make/model: Dell Latitude 3520 After the battery was replaced by the computer technician, I wanted to check it using AIDA64: Property Value Battery Device Name DELL FH3K213 Manufacturer SWD-ATL3.660 Serial Number 45 Identifier 45SWD-ATL3.660DELL FH3K213 Nominal Capacity...
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    Question UPS cuts power even though electricity is still running

    I've read some that says cheaper UPS will have trouble with APFC PSU, then some again that says modern UPS/PSU should have no trouble with the type of sine wave. I've also read from some that the only ones that care for pure sine waves are motors. There's also some that says there are just some...
  17. Westley The questionnair.

    Question How much could i sell my Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 80+ Gold 600W?

    Is this even worth anything at this point? Ive had it for over a year. It in pretty good condition ( I think) and Me personally have never had any problems with it. I have never checked the temps for it tho. Currently is on sale for 63 bucks but is originally 70.
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    Question Can my RAM frequency be higher than my CPU frequency when XMP is enabled, and, is this MOBO specific?

    I know this has been asked in various ways before, but I am having an ongoing issue of about 6 months in length that I'd like to diagnose and solve. Aorus B760 Elite AX I7-12700kf Unlocked @4.7ghz TeamGroup TCreate DDR5 Expert 6000mhz Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB OC ToughPower GX3 850w...
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    Question would I have enough power?

    so I was thinking of upgrading my pc this year, but due to some unforeseen circumstances money is tighter then I would like. so in the mean time I'm thinking of just upgrading my graphics card for now, from a 2060 gigabyte to a AMD 7700xt, this way i can hold out for a little bit longer and...
  20. legendaryzeus

    Question No graphics

    Hi guys I have a desktop that I just rebuilt a few months back. Brand new CPU, GPU, mobi. Today our power went out for a little. PC is on a surge strip as my PSU died and I haven't had funds for a new one. My computer was off at the time but it powers up no issue, BUT, no graphics. I tried...
  21. velocci

    Question Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-13700T

    Hi all, I'm looking for a machine that does not use a lot of power because it will be on 24/7. I'm deciding between two models. one model uses the Intel Core i5-14500 that has a TDP rating for 65watts and the other model has a Intel Core i7-13700T that has a TDP rating of 35watts. I got this...
  22. Ace of Spades35

    Question Motherboard VRMs for CPU 14700F

    So I just bought a B760M ddr4 wifi gaming plus motherboard it works great! But I paired it with a 14700F and used hwinfo64 to check everything if there's overheating or anything I notice the pkg power never goes over 110 watts. Pl1 is 219 and pl2 is 219 so I'm confused I run R23 and it gets way...
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    Question Wavlink Router Drops ISP connection

    Hi, this is what I posted a thread days ago. and i recently got TP-LINK 5V, 2A adapter. https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/can-i-use-this-power-supply-for-my-wavlink-router.3855650/#post-23339966 I'm not sure where the issue is, but I highly doubt that it's the adapter or router. this is...
  24. Z

    Question Wife went crazy. Took a hammer to my glass on case. Won't start.

    Hey y'all. My first post. Just trying to get some troubleshooting ideas. Long story short. My wife went ballistic. Hid my case and then hammered the glass. Didn't drop or anything like that. I used a shop vac and got all the glass out I could without removing anything . When you plug power to...
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    Question Asustek Z10PE-D16

    my computer has a board Asustek Z10PE-D16, how can I force it to stay always on? and never stay powered off? It happens that my users (Windows Server 2022) sometimes shut it down, and then I need to drive an hour to turn it back on I wonder if there is a jumper that makes it always start?
  26. Westley The questionnair.

    Question Is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W worth it over the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W for an extra $10?

    Is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W worth it over the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W for an extra $10? Or just please help me find a decent 750w 80plus gold ATX fully modular pcu (hopefully better than those) under 100... I was thinking about maybe getting a RX 7900 GRE so I would need a...
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    Question EVGA 3070 Powers on but wont display.

    As the title says, it powers on but none of the ports work. My MSI motherboard ACE x570 is giving the no GPU detected error code. Already tried 2 different comps and it's the same issue. If the GPU is getting power, but the motherboards are giving the no GPU detected error code, could it be...
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    Question Both drives died at the same time?

    Hi all, I went on holiday to see my family and it turns out that while I was there the desktop of my father suddenly stopped working and when starting he is getting the message: "Press ESC in 1 seconds to skip startup.nsh, any other key to continue" After searching, this is because the BIOS...
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    Question Dell Laptitude 3520 + Anker USB C Hub, PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Adapter,100W Power Delivery = 50w, need 60w error at startup.

    Hi, Hoping someone can tell me if this error is a false positive or not, I have received my works laptop which comes with a 65w DC charger with USB-C connector. The laptop only comes with one HDMI and I wanted to have two, so grabbed myself the above Anker USB-C adapter. When I start up the...
  30. twgamerbuilder

    Question My PC keeps randomly power-cycling ?

    My PC at random will completely shut down and instantly turn back on again. Thing's ive already tried that haven't helped: 1. New outlet and power cord 2. Replacing the Power Supply with a 850w (I've been running a 750w for years) 3. Resetting Windows 10 and the CMOS 4. Reseating, the RAM, CPU...
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    Question 12v rail issues on Corsair HX1050 ?

    Hi my pc specs are Corsair HX1000 1050w CPU I7-12700k RTX 2080 super Waterforce Motherboard is a Asus ROG Strix Z790 Corsair Vengeance 16GB ram kit Corsair MP510 M.2 drive Samsung 512GB M.2 Cooling is a custom watercooled loop I am currently experiencing issues with my system just randomly...
  32. Cameron231099

    Question Laptop Charging Circuit

    Just bought a used Inspiron 14 5425 that comes with a standard 65w charger, a massive downgrade from my RTX3070 MSI GF66 Katana which take a 245w charger. This got me wondering about how much power the Inspiron would actually accept and if I should keep the higher wattage charger, but I can't...
  33. FriedRice1080p

    Question PC randomly shuts off while gaming, but RGB stays on ?

    In the past couple of weeks while gaming, my computer has suddenly powered off with no warning. When this occurs, strangely, the PC's internal RGB remains on, while everything else powers off. My fans stop spinning, monitors stop receiving signals, and power button doesn’t do anything until I...
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    Question Is It Safer to Plug PC Into Wall or UPS With Less Watt Than Pc

    My UPS's battery can only output 300 watts which can only keep my pc on for 10-15 seconds while idle. I got highpower 800 watt psu. Will the UPS damage my components because it cant give enough power to my computer? I've seen my rgb fans leds getting less bright when a power outage happened...
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    Question pc powers on but no display. power button won't turn off.

    it was working fine, using APU. I tried to put a GPU in just for a test but it didn't work, so I removed it and when I turned it on the PC didn't boot anymore. the PC turns on, everything works, fans spinning (no beeps) and the power button doesn't turn off. I've tested 3 different monitors...
  36. Nischal112342

    Question PC or PSU acting weird turned oon and turned off in few second.

    [Moderator edit to break up one solid paragraph of text.] Can someone help me figure out the problem I am scared and can't get a nap. Basically in the morning my PC was running fine i shutdown my pc and turned off PSU, after 2 hour next time i turned on PSU and pressed power button PC turned...
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    Question Is 600w enough for my pc?

    I've been noticing that my pc shuts off while trying to play more intensive games (DRG, TWW), and the event viewer gives me a 6008 code. I've already replaced my old 600w power supply with a new one, but the computer still shuts off during testing. Is it my build? Is 600w enough, or do I need...
  38. BlueGuyTTV

    Question Laptop CPU fans turn on for a few seconds, then off and after half a minute on again

    Hi. I'm working on a Ideapad 3 14. It's my brother's and he used to get a screen of death almost every time he booted it up. He gave it to me to fix but I forgot about it for a month or so. Today I got to fixing it and this thing is weird. Upon charging it fully and pressing the power button...
  39. Petar27

    Question Why is my PC not turning on?

    Hey, guys! About 2 days ago I slept my pc and then disconnected it from the power cable to move it. (Although I did first switch the PSU off and then disconnect the power cable, I feel like this might have been an issue since PC wasn't fully turned off) After that it wouldn't turn on. At first I...
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    Question I'm seeking GPU specs for efficiency @ desktop tasks, not gaming ?

    I see plenty of discussions on Tom's reviews about the power efficiency of various GPUs. That's a good topic, but for my system 99 hours out of 100 or more it's actually just browsing the web or 2D architecture or maybe in TurboTax. On Windows. Where can I go to see how the cards perform in...