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Could this be the reason my laptop(Lenovo Y510)'s GPU is under clocked to 400 (from 1150) after being hit hard?
After my laptop got hit pretty heavily on the 'G' key, the GPU's core clock has been reduced from 980 (1150 on boost). But using NvidiaInspector for setting the GPU clock directly, i have confirmed ...
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What is the the best way to add a second power supply on an HP ProDesk?
I have ordered from http://www.add2psu.com/, i would like to add a second PSU to power a video card. The PSU with the HP is non standard and i do not want to make any mistakes. Any help wold be ...
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Desktop PC won't turn on, have to hold down Case's power key while flipping PSU's power key to turn it on
I assembled a computer about a month ago. Asus HERO, GTX 970, 1TB, i7 6700K, 1250W XFX Gold.
About a week after, it wouldn't start. The lights on the Main were lit, but the system just wouldn't power ...
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Fixing a Cut PSU Wire
Whilst replacing my PSU I had to cut a few cable ties and accidentaly cut into the cable that connects the power button to the motherboard. Is it possible to solder iron the cables and it work? Or do ...
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Windows 10 sleeps fine from menu, won't sleep from timeout
I have a power meter on a Windows 10 box. If I sleep from the menu or the power button, it drops down to about 3 watts. If I wait for a timeout (set at two minutes) it blanks the screen but keeps ...
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Power supply or motherboard busted. How can I fix it quick?
A few days ago, my desktop PC just stopped turning on. Pressing the power switch elicits no response altogether.
This is the sum total of the troubleshooting steps I've done:
Super-newbily switched ...
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New Computer, will not power up
I bought parts to build a new PC and there is a problem.
I tested the power supply via the paper clip test and it works just fine. When I plug the PSU into the Motherboard however, no fans spin, not ...
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PC doesn't start. Power lights blink once
When I press the power button of my PC, it sometimes powers on.
Most of the time, it gives a short flash and nothing else.
Then I have to either press and hold the power button for about 20 ...
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Can a non spec conforming DisplayPort cable damage motherboard or graphics card?
I'm having some weird problems with my workstation, here are the relevant components:
PSU: Corsair AX860i
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K
GPU: Asus STRIX GTX970
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2x16GB (F4-...
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Charge light on if display cable disconnected from motherboard
I have a HP DM4-1050ea laptop, which recently started to not turn on either with battery alone or AC alone (with and without battery). I cannot boot with battery alone because it's drained and don't ...
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Can I put my 8x plug in a 4x slot (CPU powering)
Is that okay or will that damage my hardware?
Because I just got a new power supply (corsair vs650) with a 8x plug but my motherboard (h81m-plus) only has a 4x plug
Is this fine or am I out of ...
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Custom built computer won't turn on anymore?
I built this computer that has been acting quite strange for a while now. At first it would freeze up after 10-30 minutes of playing games (Both low end, and high end games). The only way to get it ...
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Computer Doesn't Always Turn on when Pressing Power Button
I have a desktop and my case's power button stopped working after a while. I reverted to using a small screw driver or paper clip to turn my computer on by touching the contacts on the motherboard ...
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Asus X551M no power at all
My issue is the same as the one here: Asus x551M shut down and won't come on, but this has not been resolved.
I have tried:
Removing the li-ion battery,
Removing the CMOS (which was completely ...
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When I turn on my PC,why it spins for a second then restart automatically? (when I unplug and plug in back the power cable)
I have recently built a custom PC, it works (I think) very well other than the issue below. Since I just built it, I was still playing around with that (changing fan positions, adding new fans, etc.. )...
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