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After unplugging my PC from the outlet, sometimes it won't boot for a long time
Before I go to sleep, I unplug my PC from the outlet, due to concerns about power spikes or something of the sort frying my computer. However, sometimes, when I wake up and plug it back into the ...
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PC building: Do you have to plug in the 4-pin CPU connector?
My motherboard has a single 4-pin power connector next to the CPU. My power supply has a 8-pin CPU power connector but not a 4 pin one. Instead of going out and buying a 8-to-4 pin CPU power adapter ...
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Why don't the cables from the power supply (CPU1-P4 and CPU2-P8) to the motherboard (ATX_12v_2x2 and ATX_12v_2x4) fit?
Putting together the first PC. I can't figure out how to connect the processor (intel Core i7 10700) from the power supply (be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W) on the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE AC ...
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Is it a dead motherboard, or not enough power? (2008 Intel Skulltrail D5400XS)
I'm hoping that someone has real-world experience starting up an Intel Skulltrail D5400XS system, with less than the Intel-recommended 1,000 watt power supply. And/or, real-world experience with ...
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Use TDP to size power supply wattage?
I'm running an A1SRi-2758F motherboard with an Octacore Intel Avoton CPU. The CPU is advertised as 20W TDP (Thermal Design Power.)
Is my assumption correct that when the CPU generates 20W TDP, it the ...
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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 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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Brand new build powercycling, no display
My boyfriend and I have a new rig here with all new parts:
MoBo Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3,
CPU Intel Core i7-4960X 3600 MHz Ivy Bridge-E,
two 8GB of DDR4 RAM,
GTX 960 4G video card,
650w Rosewill power ...
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PC Won't Sustain Power
I've been using this system almost every day for the past 7 months. It has worked completely fine with no indication of error at all, but now it will not power on. Whether I use the casr button, the ...
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Computer Randomly Powers Off. What's The Cause?
I upgraded my computer a month or two ago now and now every so often, my computer will randomly shutdown (and then restart after about 5 seconds). To clarify, it usually shuts down when coming out of ...
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20+4 pin power supply to 24+4 pin motherboard [duplicate]
I'm thinking about making a small custom-build server. It would only use around 60W maximum. I don't want to pay too much so I think using an old power supply would work.
The motherboard I'm ...
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PC power usage related to power supply
Not sure if this is the right place to ask such a question, but I don't see a more relevant place on stack exchange otherwise.
So recently I've become kind of obsessed with becoming more efficient ...
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Computer will not turn on after replacing CPU, PSU, and motherboard
I recently replaced the PSU, motherboard, and CPU after my computer shut off randomly. Now when I try to turn it on, I get no response.
I've tried:
Taking out the RAM
A CMOS reset
Swapping out the ...
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