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  1. WobblySlug

    Question HDD doesn't spin with original PCB, but does with replacement - but can't be recognised. Flash ROM?

    Hey, I have both my original PCB and donor PCB for an old Western Digital WD6400AAKS. My goal is to get the data off this HDD, as it's from 2010 or so and I'm curious to see what's on it from back in my live music days etc. I thought I could DIY transfer the ROM/"BIOS" across, but this has...
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    Question How to fix input lag: nvlddmkm.sys and dxgkml.sys drivers

    My problem would be that for some reason I have an input lag and it's only and I looked in this program and it's because of 2 things LATENCY MON _ CONCLUSION _ Your system appears to be suitable for handling real-time audio and other tasks without dropouts. LatencyMon has been analyzing...
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    Question Vintage Computer Not Booting - Gateway Performance 650 TB3

    I thought a fun Christmas project would be the resurrection of the the old family computer, a ‘Gateway Performance AS 650 tb3’. To give some back story, about a year ago I dusted off the internal components, when I put the computer back together it booted fine but crashed a few seconds latter...
  4. rgabor

    Question [VBIOS search] MSI Gaming GTX 980Ti 6Gb OC

    Hi! I'm searching for a saved vbios rom file for this card. I tried all the downloads from techpowerup and none of them seems to work. Thank you in advance.
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    Question GPU Device Manager Issue not accepting NVIDIA drivers

    System Specs: Ryzen 7 2700 16 gb ddr4 g.skill ram 1200 watts corsair psu MSI "Afterburner" GTX 680 2gb My GPU shows up in task manager but it has a yellow error message next to it that it isn't responding. I tried reinstalling newer drivers after using ddu to remove my current drivers. The...
  6. V

    [SOLVED] Original ROM for ASUS ROG STRIX RX580 (Hynix memory)

    Hi! I quit mining and right now I want to set back the original roms for my GPUs. I have 12 RX580 with Samsung and with Hynix memory. On techpowerup I found the ROM for the Samsung memory version: https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/191456/asus-rx580-8192-170301 but not the Hynix version. I...
  7. A

    [SOLVED] Need RX 580 Sapphire Pulse 8GB default bios

    Hello guys! Can you help me with an stock bios for RX 580 Sapphire Pulse 8GB?
  8. C

    Question how to install android 4.1.2 rom on gini s5 pro?

    hello i never install a os on android phone befor and am not sure how to do it after looking in to it on google it seems i need a rom that is build for my device but i cant find it anywhere i want to install android 4.1.2 on gini s5 pro will it be ok to install just any rom ? where do i find...
  9. editor1

    Question How do I know if the stock ROM I downloaded is safe ?

    Hi I bricked my phone and now I need a ROM for my on5 g550t1. I spent over 20hr over the past 3 days trying to find/fix the ROM. Many stock ROM's I try'd would fail. I used ODIN. I don't remember witch of these I used that worked ; G550T1UVU2AQC4_6.0.1_4File_USA Metro PCS (folder with AP, BL...
  10. abryant

    News Nvidia to Acquire Networking Giant Mellanox for $6.9 Billion

    Nvidia announced that it had reached an agreement with Mellanox to purchase the networking giant for $6.9 Billion. Read more here. PAUL ALCORN @PaulAlcorn Paul Alcorn is a Senior Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He writes news and reviews on CPUs, storage and enterprise hardware.
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    [SOLVED] Random disconnects driving me insane

    Hey everyone. I have always turned to you guys when I had computer issues, and I honestly think this is the most helpful place on the internet to ask for help, so I present to you, the most frustrating issue I have had the pleasure of experiencing. I will post a quick summary here, and then...
  12. rcald2000

    [SOLVED] EVGA T2 750 - Discontinued?

    I just noticed that there is no longer a listing of the EVGA 750 T2 on NewEgg, Amazon, or the EVGA site. Was it pulled off the market? random thought: I've always wanted them to release a 650 watt variant in their titanium line.
  13. P

    [SOLVED] BSOD every day due to ntoskrnl.exe

    Practically every day I get a BSOD on my PC. The time when it happens and the error messages vary a lot, so not sure what's causing it. Seems like there might also be some memory corruption going on, because few minutes before the BSOD happens programs start to crash or the data in my terminal...
  14. S

    [SOLVED] Will I get a faster internet connection speed if I swap my factory wifi adapter antennas for larger ones?

    I currently have this wifi adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Alfa-Long-Range-Dual-Band-Wireless-External/dp/B00MX57AO4 I only get around 100MBps for my 300MBps internet. If I swap out the factory antennas and add new bigger antennas like this one...
  15. wraithkrown

    Cabling and fan questions about new PC

    First off, this is the build I am looking at right now: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qd3zdX I have a few questions. 1. Will I need to buy SATA cables separately? I have a 4TB hard drive that I am using in my current system that I am going to add to the new system, so I have a cable, but I...
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    USB making hardware live

    I recently bought a rocksmith cable and and plugged it into my USB ports both on the back and the front and they both made my strings live giving a painful electric shock this has happend before in the past with a blue snowball mic. WHAT is going on in my system that would be causing this I have...
  17. M

    Youtube quality pixelated when in an area with a lot of visuals

    Hello everyone, I am a starting youtuber and I have a problem which I can't seem to fix. Everytime I record a video in 1080p60 and upload it to youtube (after rendering in vegas pro 15) it comes out in good quality when there is not a lot going on on the screen, but when I come in a area in a...
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    How to instal Windows again after hard drive wipe

    My computer is messed up so I was thinking of doing a full hard drive reset using DBAN. If i fully wipe my hardrive, can I stil install my previous Windows version again for free and if so how? I heard that Windows was activated on the motherboard. Thank you for any help
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    Intel DG41TY not supporting Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

    Hello Everyone..!!! I am using a PC with Intel DG41TY motherboard and Intel E4500 CPU....If i try to upgrade to any higher CPU like E6600, E7500, E8400 the PC doesn't boots...(all CPU's tested and working) I have a latest BIOS update done from Intel website.. The difference i noticed is 1)...
  20. J

    CPU overheating after changing cooler

    So I had intel stock cooler, and I wanted to change it. I got a alpine 11 gt cooler, I removed the stock cooler, replaced the thermal paste and placed the new cooler with new thermal paste, now when I start my pc, I go to the bios to check the temperatures and the cpu is from low 60 to high 85...
  21. N

    Is it fine not to secure the graphics card?

    I'm trying to secure my graphics card with a screw from one of the brackets I taken off. However, it's not going in. Is it fine if I skip that step?
  22. J

    Artifacts and crashes after Windows 10 1703 Creators Update (RX 580 8GB)

    Hi people! I need some help. I have been having an issue with my GPU. The problem started almost a year ago when I updated from Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Update) to 1703 (Creators Update). Since then, my GPU FACTORY OVERCLOCK has been unstable, and it has caused artifacts, crashes...
  23. J

    Getting Ads on Google Search with Ad Block

    Hello everyone. Something really annoying happening right now. Started 2 weeks ago. When i search on Google search for anything, after about 2/3 seconds the page will then shows ads for the top 5/6 results. They don't show straight away - comes a few seconds later. I am not getting ads...
  24. ccoo84

    Whats the best free backup software for Windows Server 2016?

    Thanks in advance So I bought Windows Server 2016 for like $4 on Ebay, I really am enjoying it. Theres no bloatware, no Cortona, no app store, eveything that sucks about Windows 10 is taken out.. That being said it's more difficult to find programs that are compatable with it.. I'm looking...
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    How to Use Dongles With Your MacBook Pro

    Your MacBook Pro can be the ultimate multimedia device. It’s got all the specifications, including a gorgeous display. Just connect to a few dongles, and you are set to go. Although the MacBook Pro does not come with USB 3.0 hubs anymore, you can use various adapters. They are easily available...
  26. B

    Powerline problem mains?

    My setup (tplink, pl4 + av500) was working nicely then failed. I bought a new pair of pl4+av600) but no change. After using the tplink utility (tpPLC) I now know that some broadly adjacent pairs of sockets, 4 in a particular room, work together but not with others further away. I don't know...
  27. P

    Computer lights and fans work, however monitor, mouse and keyboard aren't turning on.

    Had an issue with my computer since yesterday and now for some reason now when I turn it on, only the lights and fans on the computer are working. The monitor can't find a signal and my mouse and keyboard aren't lighting up. I've tried a couple of things but nothing seems to work. It's actually...
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    I am consistently getting blue screens and its driving me insane!

    Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 10.0.17674.1000 AMD64 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP] Kernel Bitmap Dump File: Kernel address space is available, User address space may not be available. Symbol search path is: srv*...
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    Best RAM for AND RYZEN 7 2700X

    Which ram is better for amd ryzen 2700x?
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    Phanteks RGB Led strip makes a little noise, is it ok?

    Hi All, Hi All.. Two days ago I just installed a couple of RGB Led strips because there was nothing to improve my first pc build (I have a core i7 8700k mounted in an Asus Z370 E-Gaming, 16 Gb Ram, SSDs and I thought the next step it's installing some RGB strips). And yesterday at midnight...
  31. B

    Small amount of water on surge protected plug, what symptoms can occur?

    I accidentally got a small few droplets of water on my surge protected plug that my PC plugs into. I wiped away an excess. It wasn't on but upon turning on my PC is a lot louder than it was previously, I have ran tests and there are no problems with FPS/lag etc and no other symptoms. Would a...
  32. E

    Looking for a CPU upgrade

    I have a 4 year old AMD A10-6800K APU with Radeon HD Graphics 4.10 GHz CPU. It's not running CS:GO solid anymore sometimes fps drops to 20. So if anyone has suggestions for a cpu upgrade please respond :) . Cause I have no clue how to compare them. My pricerange is 250 Euro max. Specs...
  33. N

    Hp 500 Mt desktops Tower upgradable

    Hi tjere shops selling ex uk ex us pc's and i saw this Hp 500 Mt desktops Towers with these specs so i was wondering can i upgrade the ram to perhaps 4gb or maybe 8gb and use it for stuff like ms Office and will it run win 10 smoothly? I might use it to play my old games like minecraft and some...
  34. K

    Ram upgrade question

    Just a quick one, would I see much performance gain in my system if i were to buy 2x more 4GB ram modules. Currently I have 2x Teamgroup elite 4GB in the first dual channel slots but the other two are empty. My mobo is a z97 PC Mate, it supports up to 32gb. I know there are other posts out...
  35. X

    What is eating all my RAM?

    So I just upgraded to Windows 10 and noticed my computer is using almost all of my RAM just sitting at the desktop and when I use Chrome or play a game its so laggy. What would be causing this? This is the usage just sitting idle on the desktop. Pic below. https://imgur.com/a/jtloI
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    When I turn on my a second Mimi the blue night li is once then nothing . What's wrong! ????????.....

    When I turn on my aced laptop the. Plus ljfhf goes on then nothing what's up
  37. Erick_19

    Ryzen motherboard compatibility with Ram.

    Is the G.Skill Ripjaws F4-2400C15D-8GRR 2x4 GB 2400mhz compatible with GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 AM4 motherboard? Here is the ram https://www.amazon.co.uk/G-Skill-Ripjaws-DDR4-DIMM-288-pin/dp/B00RLV0Q9G Here is the motherboard...
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    fix no display my sony vaio 71211

    Plz fix no display my Sony Vaio 71211 even fan and other light properly work but no display on.
  39. L

    Expensive Gaming PC from 2014, runs hot. Looking to fix it anyway possible.

    First, I read the new build or upgrade advice thread, so if I am doing something wrong, please message me and ill fix it. My problem: PC runs, but in order to run games I must run my CPU liquid cooler at MAX speed to keep CPU from overheating and system crashing. Approximate Purchase Date...
  40. T

    crazy virus destroying pc

    So i turn on my pc and its a blue screen then my computer reboots fast I log in then I get a scream mask as my wallpaper and all my files are still there. I open things and they all work fine, but when I try to boot into safe mode I cannot It blocks me with a blue screen then a instant fast...