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Forum discussion tagged with Z170A.
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    Question MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon - Can I protect the boot loader?

    Hey guys! I am using an Intel 6600k together with the MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard. For one reason or another I want to modify the boot loader / sector to change how the operating system loads. ( https://rclaussen.de/veracrypt-boot-problems-after-windows-10-update-solved/ )...
  2. K1LLAmanJAR0

    [SOLVED] NVMe not showing up in the bios?

    I recently got an NVMe M.2 drive with the intention of installing my OS onto it but I cant seam to find it in the bios at all. It does show up in disk management in Windows 10, which i have already set up a partition on that side, it works perfectly fine, but as far as the bios is concerned I...
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    Question Pc doesn't see PCIe to SATA card

    I recently bought another SSD to add to my collection. After plugging it in I found out that the SATA5 and SATA6 ports are disabled when using a M.2 NVMe SSD. Alright, so this obviously sucks (as SATA1-4 already are in use) and I search the web for a solution. After searching for a bit I learn...
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    Question Adding a second SSD! M.2 or SATA?

    Hello kind readers! How do you do today? :) I'm loving my first SSD upgrade, using it as my main system drive is night and day, as you know! Anyways, I'm jealous that my brother just scooped up a WD Black for half the price that I got my Intel 600p at, way back when it was new. So I want to...
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    Question need help trying to save friends internet

    so my friends brother has something set up to kick him and only him off the internet every night at 11pm. He isnt unplugging the router or anything like that so were not sure how hes doing it. The only thing that loses internet in the house at that time is his laptop. He is connected through...
  6. EfoDom

    I lost my charger for macbook pro 2017 (15 inch)

    Would I be able to charge it with a 2A 5V usb c cable? I know it needs a 87W charger but would it charge even if slowly? I don't really want to buy the apple 87W charger that costs 90€ that doesn't even come with a cable. Thanks in advance.
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    Computer doesn’t offer wireless internet connections, only Ethernet

    I came back after using my computers Bluetooth and i turned it on and it disconnected from my WiFi. It now doesn’t have a “wifi” option and only offers Ethernet connection. I’m wondering if when I used the Bluetoot, something got messed up and it’s just a setting I need to change. But my...
  8. cthart

    Recommendations to replace Logitech Z323 speaker set that has multiple inputs

    I have a Logitech Z323 that I would like to replace with something a bit more HiFi. I would like to buy some real HiFi speakers and a small amplifier, possibly also a subwoofer. I'm leaning towards picking up a Denon mini system, along with some small speakers. But one feature of the Logitech...
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    Make and model

    How do I find the make and model of my motherboard? I've just done a fresh install of Windows 7 and now have no Ethernet, wireless or USB drivers, nor is my DVD drive recognizing discs that I insert. I tired to install drivers for a wireless usb network adapter from a disc but couldn't do that...
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    Looking for some Threaded inserts!!

    I'm looking for some threaded inserts for some brass standoffs and basically a standard size pc screw but i cant manage to find any i would like some help.
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    PC freezing randomly

    I recently built 2 new computers for 2 of my clients. Got all the mobo drivers updated, latest bios update, and latest GPU drivers. Both computers freeze randomly after 5-15 minutes. I have tested many times. Pulling up youtube videos, playing music, or just idling. Originally it was giving me a...
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    usb over cat6

    i have a cat6 thats running in my walls . it goes to about 10m-15m and 1 of the cat 6 cable pair is used for a land line . i want to have a usb 2.0 extention but i odnt know if it has to be powerd or i have to use a hub i thoght i could just conect the 2 data lines to 2 of the pairs and have a...
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    Any suggestions for a cheap 500gb - 1tb hdd ?

    I am looking for a cheap hdd drive so i can complete my gaming pc build, Its going to be my first ever build and has a tight budget atm. I have everything on the way except the hdd drive, Does anyone know any suggestions for a cheap 1tb - 500gb hdd please? It would help a lot