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What is this 4x1 pin connector that connects my SD card drive to my motherboard
Recently, I decided to upgrade an old HP Pavillon computer that we bought ten years ago with a new motherboard, CPU and RAM. Although the RAM has not yet arrived, I connected all the cables to their...
View ArticleSplit internal USB pinouts - is it possible?
I've currently got a situation in my PC where I have 3 devices that connect to the motherboard via the onboard USB pinouts. The problem is, I only have two sets of USB pinouts on my motherboard.Is...
View ArticleCombining Minimum Requirements_CPU and Memory
I'm in the process of figuring out how to build a VM to use the minimum necessary resources to run what I need it to run and I'm trying to understand how to combine system requirements.It seems to me...
View ArticleHow much power output can an 8-pin to 2x 6+2-pin connector output?
A common cable included in modern modular PSU's is the 8-pin to 2x 6+2 pin. However, based on reading (such as PCI-e Power - Does 6 + 2 Equal 8?) an 8-pin is effectively the same as a 6+2 pin. If...
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4pin CPU connectors on HP Omen 45L
I'm replacing PSU in my Omen HP 45L and having an issue figuring out what the two 4pin power connectors are on the motherboard.The new PSU is modular (MSI MPG A1000G) and doesn't come with 4pin cable...
View ArticleKingston RAM and Gigabyte Motherboard compatibility
To start with, I would like to apologize if it is a dumb question. I am assembling for the first time in my life a pc of my own piece by piece, and for this reason, I often get confused and afraid of...
View ArticleWhat can I do to get my docking station to connect to my desktop over USB-C?...
Goal / ProblemI am looking to connect a new docking station to my home desktop. Unfortunately, when I connect my dock's cable to the USB-C port on my desktop, nothing appears on the screen connected to...
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Windows installation issues on new PC
I’ve just built a new PC and I’m trying to install windows. The only other working machine I have to hand is a Macbook running OSX so I used this method to create the installation USB:...
View ArticleIs there a M.2 NVME extension cable? (+ considerations on using them)
I am looking for an NVME extension cable, because there is hardware position conflict, and I would like to avoid using hacky solutions such as taping my NVME SSD on a surface I'm not too sure would be...
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New build, BIOS crashing, can't install Windows nor Linux
First time builder. Experiencing inconsistent symptoms, lost as to what to do. This is what I have experienced:Most commonly (around 4/5 attempts or more): power is on, the motherboard is stuck...
View ArticleDoes faster RAM, in a slower system, produce lower than marked, CL timings?
I own a computer that has a maximum RAM speed of 2400MHz (DDR4)Would a faster 2933MHz RAM module operate with lower CL timings because of the slower bus or would it maintain its marked timings?If the...
View ArticleHow do I set up Windows 11 on a new desktop system using a bluetooth keyboard?
I am building a new desktop PC with Windows 11, and my intention is to use a Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard with it, through a Bluetooth USB dongle. I will have a wired mouse available since I have a...
View ArticleCables for building a computer [closed]
I'm looking at building a computer and I have already done a whole bunch of research the topic and I think I know what I'm doing.Where do all the cables required for connecting everything come from?...
View ArticleHard drive not detected after installing the Operating System
After I failed to install SUSE Linux 10.0, I want to go back to the windows operating system again. but when I want to install windows, my hard drive is not detected, whereas in the BIOS in the...
View ArticleWill the CPU become unusable if left without power for an extended period of...
I bought an Intel CPU, but it seems it will take some time for the other components to arrive. My question is, if the CPU just stays in the box and is left unpowered, will it become unusable?The CPU...
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Cleared CMOS and now Windows won't load
I just built a new PC with the following parts.Intel Core i9-13900KFMSI Gaming Radeon RX 6800ASUS ROG Strix B760-FG.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB)SAMSUNG 870 QVO SATA III SSD 8TBWhen I built...
View ArticleWhat motherboard can support dual RTX 4090 GPUs? [closed]
I am trying to build a deep learning PC using the following parts:2x MSI Suprim X RTX 4090 graphic card1x Intel core i9 14900K CPU4x 48GB DDR5 RAM (most likely G.Skill or Corsair @ 5600MT~6000MT)2x 2TB...
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How do I connect this RGB controller?
I have a RGB controller that came with my PC case. It's SATA powered and has 6, 4-pin slots for fans and strips and 1, 4 pin at the top labeled MB.I assume I can plug that in to the RGB Header on my...
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GPU's fan starts spinning then restart every few second or so
I own a Nvidia GTX 960 mini. The GPU is working as expected but the fan is doing a strange thing. Every few seconds or so, the fan runs then restart. Start. Stop. Start. Stop. Looping constantly. Here...
View Articlecan I Mix t force vulcan z and delta ram?
I have T force Vulcan Z RAM 8GB 3200mhz I couldn't find the same RAM... So I bought T force Delta RGB 16GB 3200mhz but I'm worried that they might don't work together
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Can use these 3 8-pin connectors for my 3090?
I have an EVGA RTX 3090, and it has three 8-pin connectors to power it. On my PSU, it looks like it has enough connectors, but they are grouped weird, so I don't know if I can use them all.Are all the...
View ArticleNew PC Build crashes frequently, sometimes doesn't boot at all
I've build a computer from entirely new parts, with the exception of the power supply unit. The new system should draw around 510 Watts at maximum performance, while the PUS is rated for 550W.However,...
View ArticleNew motherboard no LED / no response: What can be done?
I'm struggling to get my son’s PC working again. The motherboard is a Gigabyte H410M H V2 (rev 1.7).Okay, so a new GPU required a new PSU which required a new motherboard which required a new casing,...
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Can this M.2 SSD suddenly fail with moved/damaged capacitor?
Few days ago I built a new PC and of course I had to do something wrong. In this case I rotated the in-board M.2 plastic lock in the opposite direction and was wondering why it doesn't sit well.After I...
View ArticleWindows 10 Fresh Install - Driver Missing (Coming from Mac)
Coming from using a Mac and I'm trying to install Windows 10 64 bit on my new build but getting error:"A media driver your computer needs is missing" or "A required CD/DVD drive device driver is...
View ArticleThe computer turns on but there is no display: VGA debug light on
I am building a computer, here is the component list:AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core ProcessorMSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 MotherboardCorsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600...
View ArticleMetric screw size for 3.5" HDD [duplicate]
Hey all I am looking to purchase some screws from Amazon for my 3.5" HDDs. Issue being is that the nice ones are all M[x.x] a.k.a. Metric.I know the size of a HDD screw is 6-32x1/4 but I need to know...
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Is it safe for the bottom of a hard drive to be touching or almost touching a...
I'm installing a new hard-drive, and have mounted it on something like this. After screwing the HDD down onto the drive adapter, I've realised there's very little clearance between its metal and the...
View ArticleWould any grounding be necessary through the motherboard standoffs in a...
I've built quite a few PCs over the years but always using premade cases. I now have a laser engraver and am interested in making a custom case out of wood.When I started in computers, back when we...
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Tried installing new graphics card and motherboard for pc, the pc turns on...
I was trying to install a new graphics card for my pc (AMD Radeon 6750 XT).I got it to the point where my PC turns on and I can see the graphics card is on by the fact that it's lit on the side....
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