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    Amazon: %25 off Tech IT products (up to $100 max)

    Was shopping on Amazon today and noticed a banner they had that stated 25% off IT equipment with code 'ABIT25'. So I ordered 64GB DDR5 and Noctua cooler at crazy low price (though I did also have $100 in credit card rewards). In anycase was a great deal to use on your next build! ABIT25...
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    Wifi card not initialized on 2 Lenovo Thinkcentre m720s. Dead pci-e slots or something else?

    Hi, In the office we have two Lenovo m720s SFF machines. Recently purchased two AC-7260 AC1200 generic wifi x1 cards and when I plugged them in both machines failed to recognize them in Windows 11 device manager. Both times the cards were missing in action. The m720s has two x1 slots plus an x16...
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    Anyone own the Highpoint SSD7204?

    Hi, Was wondering if anyone owns the Highpoint SSD7204 raid card and if their ssd7204 shows up in a PCI device tree? More specifically if they see it listed with vendor id of 1103 and subvendor of 7204? The reason I ask is I don't see it listed in windows or with Uefi shell despite it working...
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    Microcenter: 11700k for $199.99!

    Limited time deal at Microcenter. 11700k cpu for $199.99! Stepping up to Pcie 4.0. Good deal.
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    Received video card with no packing in the box barely. Return?

    Hi, Purchased a used video card through Facebook Marketplace and when I received the box I could hear the card thumping inside. When I opened the box up there were two small air bags casually thrown in there with the card sitting on top with no bubblewrap or antistatic protection or anything...
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    Best AIC raid card vs Intel 905P

    Hi, Would like to improve file operations on cad cam dental scanning system to get best possible performance stuck on an old X99 rig. Considering maybe the WD AN1500 vs Intel Optane 905P. Is there a better option to max out the x8 slot? Which way would you go? Thanks
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    "New" video card squeals like a pig.. Normal?

    Hi, Purchased a bran new unopended AMD Asrock Vega 56 video card recently for a dental tooth scanner called an Omnicam. Reason being the machine dated from 2017 was too slow and relies on gpu for processing scanned data and had to pick a graphics card from that era that would be faster and...
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    WTB : Reference Vega 56 card

    Looking to buy a reference Vega 56 card. Have a MSI 1060 Gaming X 6gb willing to offer in partial trade or buy it straight out. Just no overclockers, miners, and be in good condition. Thanks EDIT: Moderator please move to FS section. Sorry for mistake.
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    Need help connecting DP to HDMI

    Hi, Had electrician run displayport cable between walls for wall mounted monitor in the office however ended up with hdmi only panel and electrician refused to change it to HDMI said it was very difficult and not doing it again. So I bought an displayport to hdmi adapter and when I hooked it up...
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    How to become an OEM system builder?

    Hi, With all the confusion on using Microsoft OEM licenses beyond personal use was wondering how one would become a legal oem system builder so you could buy cheap oem license and install and configure it on a either a machine you build or reconfigured previously owned machine you charge a fee...
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    Recommended online retailers?

    Hi, Was wondering where most you guys are going to buy computer parts these days including gpus? Seems Amazon and Especially Ebay is overpriced. Way too many scalpers out there. Read that local shops are recommended these days. Thanks
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    Should I go UHD or FHD on a Thinkpad X1 Carbon?

    Hi, Was wondering if anyone owns a UHD+ Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and what your thoughts are about battery life. Happy with the purchase or rather go with just the FHD screen especially on an i7 16gb model? Thanks
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    WT:MSI 1060 Gaming X 6GB for 5500 XT

    Hi, Got a Msi Gaming X 1060 6gb video card in great condition and would like to trade for an AMD 5500 XT as I like to hackintosh and need AMD compatibilty. Only long standing Hardforum members please. Thank you
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    Just got a Green screen of death with picture of guy in corner giving thumbs up?!!

    Hi, Was using one of my computers today using Chrome reading about Windows 10 May 2020 update and all of a sudden I got a green screen of death that said that Windows Insider had suffered a problem and that I had a TLDR video issue and percent count on one corner and photo of some guy giving...
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    Best encoder to use to compress old movies for Plex server?

    Hi, Been a while since I dabbled in video encoding but was wondering whats the best video encoder to use to convert my old movies to an acceptable size within an acceptable time frame and have good quality to play on my Plex server? I have HandBrake standing by with a choice of Nvenc, H264...
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    System stuck at spinning wheel after Windows update - bad overclock?

    Hi, I have this Asus Z270 Apex board that I coffee lake modded. It runs a 9700K cpu. Been running ok for almost a year then all of a sudden I think because of a windows update I could no longer get into the desktop anymore. So I reinstalled Windows from usb stick and was fine for a few weeks...
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    Anyone running a 9700K on the Z270 platform?

    Hi, Currently running a 9700K on an Apex ix z270 board, and got everything running at stock settings almost such that VCCIO/SA 1.18/1.2, Vcore 1.285 + (turbo) adaptive, IA AC/DC LL 0.01/0.01, xmp turned on, AI Tuner manual, bclk 100, Asus multicore enhancements turned off. Seems stable...
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    Best Backup software for Server Essentials 2016?

    Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good backup solution for MS Server Essentials 2016 system? Our server is running on a Dell PowerEdge T330 Server machine. Thanks
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    BSOD city after nvme drive install Dell XPS 13

    Hi, I recently purchased an xps 13 9350 motherboard to replace my 9343 motherboard in my XPS 13 Notebook so that I could upgrade my ram and hard drive to nvme. First thing I did was install my old SATA hard drive and boot into windows and made a backup. Then I installed an ADATA SX8200 Pro SSD...
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    RST Console not start: Unknown error occured

    Hi, Basically I replaced motherboards from a Z270-WS to Z270 Apex IX with out reinstalling the OS. Was pretty much a success. Almost. Can get into Windows off of my M.2 Raid array no problem. Problem is that I can not get the Intel RST Console to run no matter how many times I reinstall...
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    Apex IX PciE lane allocation and SSD performane question?

    Hi, Wonder if this would work. I recently acquired an Apex IX dirt cheap and want to migrate my 6700k into it from a Z270-WS board which has one Pci-e intel 750 ssd card + 1 U.2 intel 750 soft raided together. If I migrate those drives using u.2 adapter on chipset supported x4 slot and other...
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    Buyer wants return ram and I have to pay for return shipping?!

    Hi, I sold some ram on Ebay. Was HyperX 4x8gb C14 2800mhz Ram modules used but in working condition. So I sold it for like $140 shipped and buyer wants to return it because he said it didnt match the description which is ridiculous. I took clear photos of each module. In anycase I have...
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    How to get Windows 1903 May update now??

    Hi, I heard that the final iso is available for msdn members so was wondering if anyone has access to this iso? Otherwise I would have to become an insider preview member? Thanks
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    Asus Z270-WS triple boot when PCIEX4 in X2 mode

    Hi, Got an Asus Z270-WS that when I boot it up cold will take three-four attempts to startup before it loads Windows. I noticed that I can fix that by setting its PCIEX4 slot to X4 operation knowing that I will lose USB 3.1 front ports unless I set it to X2 operation in which it will go through...
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    ASUS ROG Maximus IX Extreme $60 after rebate and coupon code!

    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132967&ignorebbr=1 Know its two year old tech but still you get an Asus ROG Max IX Extreme for $60 before tax! Code: EMCTYUU22
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    Asus Z270WS: Unknown USB Device - How to turn off via bios?

    Hi, Got an Asus Z270-WS and all of a sudden I noticed that I have a usb port that has failed enumeration and can not start. I tried one by one plugging every usb device off but could not diagnose further than according to HWInfo this is the 2nd root hub port 18 what ever that is suppose to be...
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    Bad fps with shadow of Tomb Raider

    Am I only one getting bad framerates with a 2080 in tomb raider with Rtx and every feature maxed out at 2K resolution?
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    Should I play Res Evil 1 before 2?

    Hi, Never got into the whole Resident Evil thing but as Resident Evil 2 HD Remaster is getting good reviews should I or do I need to play part I first? Thanks
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    Bestbuy price matching confused by product sku though same product?

    Hi, Other day I bought a Corsair MK.2 RGB K70 keyboard from Bestbuy and when I found it on Amazon like $25 cheaper few days later they refused to pricematch it citing that the product sku was different but looks like same product! Makes me wonder if this is the new way out of Pricematching by...
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    FS: Asus Z170-WS Motherboard Refurb. $125 shipped. USA.

    Just got back from RMA from Asus and while I waited went with other motherboard so have an extra Z170-WS board for sale. Its factory refurbished and still sealed in the electrostatic bag. Asking for $125 shipped USA main land only. Includes standard accessories.
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    Would you buy open box?

    Hi, Was wondering if any of you purchase open box items? Reason I ask is I found a hot deal on an MSI MPG27CQ monitor sold on Amazon by a 3rd party seller as 'Used, Like New' condition. Asking price $350 standard shipping. Seems like a good deal. Normally goes for like $460- $500 bran new and...
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    Water leaking over gpus.. please help

    Hi, First time water cooling my gpu's and had a water leak issue last night. My loop consists of three rads, res, pump, cpu block, and two gpu blocks linked with an EK FC terminal block. Never had a problem with leaks before but noticed water dripping off of my second gpu during leak testing...
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    Nickel work with copper rad?

    Hi, I know this is an old topic but got an EK Velicity Nickel cpu block I want to pair with a Hardware Labs Blackice Nemesis xflow block that I believe is made out of copper. Will there be any issues with the two metals playing well with eachother? Thanks
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    How to hookup old home theater speaker to computer?

    Hi, Got some old home theater speakers I want to hook up to my sound card. These speakers take copper wire connections but was wondering if there is an adapter that would allow direct 3.5mm plug connection if the sound card has enough power to drive them? thanks
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    Whats the better fan?

    Hi, Considering purchasing either a couple of NOCTUA NF-F12 INDUSTRIALPPC 2000 PWM 120MM FANs https://www.performance-pcs.com/noctua-nf-f12-industrialppc-2000-pwm-120mm-fan.html or SERVO Nidec GentleTyphoon 120mm Case Fans (2150 RPM 4pin PWM)...
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    How to track down misbehaving device?

    Hi, Recently my system has been making that device disabled device enabled sound every other minute and its getting annoying. Not sure what device has gone bad. Device manager will flash on and off. Would like to track this down. Anyone know how to track it down? Thanks
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    Sunbeam front panel missing power cable - what kind of power cable needed?

    Hi, Got an old Sunbeam 20-in-one front panel multifunction panel and it needs some sort of a micro molex adapter to power the device which I lost. Not sure what kind or where I can find one to buy. Mod-Diy sells pitch cables that look like it. Not sure... Thanks
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    Cpu overheated because I forgot to plug in the pump! Screwed??

    Hi, Basically was installing an AOI cooler and didnt realize that the sata power cable wasn't plugged into the psu. All of a sudden 5 minutes into running windows the whole system shut down in a thud! I couldnt figure out what the issue was for 5 more minutes after I found it out the cpu was...
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    Anyone spray paint a Heatkiller cpu block?

    Hi, Got an old Heatkiller 3.0 block and not liking the copper top color. Anyone spraypaint it to black or something else? Thanks
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    New openbox motherboard from Newegg making cricket sound - normal?

    Hi, I chanced buying an open box motherboard and somewhere inside the case I hear a cricket sound. Sounds like its the middle of summer coming from my computer. Normal? Thanks
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