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Should I connect my case fan to a pwr_fan or chassis_fan header?
My ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard has the following fans: 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-p…
motherboard computer-building fan case
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How to plug power/reset buttons from case to motherboard leads?
I have a motherboard I salvaged from a pre-assembled computer. Except now I'm trying to use it in my…
motherboard power computer-building case reset
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Best Graphics Card for 1st Custom PC Build With Budget of CAN$900 [closed]
I'm soon building my first custom PC with a budget of around CAN$900 (in Canada). I plan to use my c…
graphics-card computer-building desktop-computer hardware-combination build
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Judge this gaming rig please [closed]
The site is Romanian but the component codes are universal http://www.cel.ro/wish/&wid=8681 I w…
computer-building
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Building a PC, advice on SSD/Hybrid Hard Drives
I am looking at building a new PC, it's mainly for office (graphics heavy) use and programming. Loo…
hard-drive performance ssd computer-building
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Hard 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. …
hard-drive bios hardware-failure computer-building
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Automatically testing all parts of a new computer
What would be the best way to run tests on all parts of a new computer after first putting it togeth…
computer-building
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How can I test if my hard drive is installed/working before installing an OS?
I'm have a Raptor 10K 300gb drive. I built my system, and I can't seem to hear the drive at all! I'…
hard-drive computer-building
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What is a good surface material for testbenching a computer?
It appears it will be a while before the case for my new PC will be available, but I will have all t…
computer-building
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Small space between Cooler and GPU - how to secure components
I'm curious about how to secure my desktop computer setup. I recently bought an Thermalright Macho …
graphics-card computer-building cooling
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generate command file from internet to windos 7
i work with APC for a UPS .. i have a command file expanded when the power failed and when the power…
networking command-line software-rec computer-building system
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Is buying 3 cheap graphics cards better than a single high end card?
I am thinking of building my own desktop computer, and I was wondering whether buying 2 or 3 low end…
graphics-card computer-building desktop-computer sli crossfire
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Odd HDD issue, should I be worried?
Ok, so I get my build up and running on Friday and everything was working great. I have two drives,…
ssd hardware-failure computer-building repair desktop-computer
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If I combine a PCIe x16 graphics card and a PCIe x4 hardware RAID, does the graphics card get 16 lanes?
I'm planning to install a graphics card which can utilise 16 PCIe lanes and a RAID controller which …
computer-building pci-express hardware-combination
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Why does my computer freeze and make a terrible buzzing noise every once in a while?
Twice now my computer has frozen, accompanied by a terrible, angry, buzzing/beeping noise through th…
flash freeze crash computer-building restart
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Move Windows 2008 to VM best practice
I need to move a Windows 2008 to VM to consolidate the hardware. The goal is not to circumvent licen…
windows computer-building
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How to select memory for motherboard when building a new machine? [closed]
I am building a new PC. What resources do I use to ensure the ram I select is compatible with the mo…
memory motherboard computer-building hardware-combination
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What Power Supply Unit (PSU) is needed for 16GB RAM and Graphic card upgrade [closed]
I am planning to upgrade my computer case- A new graphic card and RAM to 16 GB. PC Config : Proce…
power-supply computer-building
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Remove heatsink to add CPU
So I added the heatsink/fan assembly to the Z77 mPower motherboard without ever adding the i7 CPU. *…
cpu computer-building heatsink
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Is Biostar's CPU Savior preventing my homebuilt PC from booting? [closed]
My 11-year old daughter and I built her first PC today, but now that all the components are in place…
cpu motherboard computer-building intel-core-i3
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Should I use plastic/insulating washers when attaching a motherboard to the case?
I'm screwing in a motherboard, around the screw holes in the motherboard there is a white painted ci…
motherboard computer-building
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Do high-end video cards consume more power during regular PC usage?
For things like coding and web browsing, does a high-end GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti) consume mor…
graphics-card power computer-building gaming
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Will a pedestal motherboard fit into a(ny) regular case?
I am looking to build a dual CPU workstation with a "long" graphics adapter and eight or more 3.5 in…
motherboard computer-building case chassis
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Getting new computer case. How to remove COA label
I am getting a new Case for my custom build but I already put the COA sticker on the side of my old …
computer-building license case
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New Western Digital Black HD not being detected by Windows
I added a new HD to my PC, but it isn't being detected by Windows 8. I've checked the cables and it…
hard-drive windows-8 bios computer-building
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computer build for extreme tabbed browsing
I'm interested in building or buying a task-specific computer for my brother. His requirements are …
browser tabs computer-building
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Setting up a PC for the Kids
I recently finished building a new PC from scratch; and then I decided to treat myself to a new wide…
computer-building kids
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My graphics card is running very hot; should I do anything?
My Radeon 5870 is running near 90°C while not doing anything. I have dusted it, but it made no diff…
graphics-card temperature computer-building
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Should I disable CPU fan error message and how?
I have just completed my first "build" consisting of: ASUS P8Z77-V-Deluxe motherboard, Intel i7-…
cpu bios computer-building fan
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Burned motherboard component
I got a desktop computer assembled with the following specs: 2x 4 GB DDR3 Intel Core i7-2600 CPU, …
motherboard computer-building desktop-computer intel-core-i7

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Should I connect my case fan to a pwr_fan or chassis_fan header?

How to plug power/reset buttons from case to motherboard leads?

Best Graphics Card for 1st Custom PC Build With Budget of CAN$900 [closed]

Judge this gaming rig please [closed]

Building a PC, advice on SSD/Hybrid Hard Drives

Hard drive not detected after installing the Operating System

Automatically testing all parts of a new computer

How can I test if my hard drive is installed/working before installing an OS?

What is a good surface material for testbenching a computer?

Small space between Cooler and GPU - how to secure components

generate command file from internet to windos 7

Is buying 3 cheap graphics cards better than a single high end card?

Odd HDD issue, should I be worried?

If I combine a PCIe x16 graphics card and a PCIe x4 hardware RAID, does the graphics card get 16 lanes?

Why does my computer freeze and make a terrible buzzing noise every once in a while?

Move Windows 2008 to VM best practice

How to select memory for motherboard when building a new machine? [closed]

What Power Supply Unit (PSU) is needed for 16GB RAM and Graphic card upgrade [closed]

Remove heatsink to add CPU

Is Biostar's CPU Savior preventing my homebuilt PC from booting? [closed]

Should I use plastic/insulating washers when attaching a motherboard to the case?

Do high-end video cards consume more power during regular PC usage?

Will a pedestal motherboard fit into a(ny) regular case?

Getting new computer case. How to remove COA label

New Western Digital Black HD not being detected by Windows

computer build for extreme tabbed browsing

Setting up a PC for the Kids

My graphics card is running very hot; should I do anything?

Should I disable CPU fan error message and how?

Burned motherboard component