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How to optimise PC?

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what do i do when i want to transfer an old ssd to a new pc

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Format a drive makes it ready to accept data. It also erased any data already on it. You don't want to do that with this drive. You can place the drive in the new system. Assign it a drive letter using disk management. Then in the settings for your game content manager add it's fike location to the source list. This is if it's actually just a game drive. You're effectively adding it as additional storage with data already on it.

Can I prove the dealership scratched my car?

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How do I use my warranty when repairing?

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How do I use my warranty when repairing?

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If using a manufacturer warranty you take it to authorized manufacturer service center. This is often the dealership. If you have a third party warranty you have to check who they want you to take the vehicle to.

Is it Too Soon for an Oil Change Or Can I Wait?

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When was your last oil change? Did they give you a sticker to help tell when ext oil change is due? Does this ship do an inspection when you take the car in?

Need replacement PSU for prebuilt

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What can I do to fix my headlights?

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Does jiffy lube change tires for free with warranty?

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How to transfer data from old SSD to new SDD with fresh Windows installation?

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PC upgrade from parts sold to me by my employer

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Spilled milkshake on parking brake?

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I don't have experience with Honda's but it should be clips and screws holding it together. Interior pry tools and correct sockets or drivers should suffice.

Spilled milkshake on parking brake?

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What’s the ONE piece of PC-building advice you wish every beginner knew?

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In 2025, what's the general consensus on integrated GPUs if you have a dedicated GPU? Should I disable it through bios/device manager or leave it on while it's causing higher temps, consuming 2GB RAM and using more power?

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The latest bios for my x870e gigabyte board has hybrid graphics. It's been working with my graphics card and igpu in windows.I'm using 3 monitors. I haven't checked if it adds heat by being used. I have 128gb ram so 2 GB for the igpu is insignificant. I was using it before the hybrid option came available.

I feel like my prebuilt pc has different parts

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New PC completed, burning smell after 15 minutes, won’t turn on.

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Did you use the USB ports on the rear of the motherboard or on the front panel for the case? You may want to check those also. It's possible there is also damage to the motherboard.

I need to buy a new case to fit the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280

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Was i Scammed?

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For first car I want something that looks like ford crown Victoria, old Cadillacs, and grand marquis, but not actually those ones, so what could I get?

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Can you go on your phone while in the drivers seat?

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What should I do with a free PC?

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I have a similar system running windows 10 and used as my Plex server. Eventually I'll transition it to a second Proxmox cluster possibly running truenas.

If I get my headlights replaced at Walmart will they make sure they’re adjusted correctly ?

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Hi all! My GPU doesn't want to display to my monitor via HDMI or DisplayPort.

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Hi all! My GPU doesn't want to display to my monitor via HDMI or DisplayPort.

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right now I have a ryzen 5 3600, should I upgrade to a better am4 cpu, or just bite the bullet and get a new am5 motherboard, DDR5 ram, and cpu

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GPU not working

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If my case can fit a 360mm radiator, should I get one that size or smaller?

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Why not go to the manufacturer specifications on the official website. It will show what fans and radiators are supported and which location to install them.

If my case can fit a 360mm radiator, should I get one that size or smaller?

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What car would you have bought other than your current car?

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Can I buy a manual without knowing how to drive manual?

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I hadn't driven a manual before I bought my first rabbit. Ask someone for pointers or to show you quickly. But you should be able to drive it . Perhaps the previous owner/salesman can show you.

I want to buy a pc

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Is it safe to position my PC Tower right next to me?

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Go to the kitchen, get some tin foil and make yourself a hat. Wear it while using the PC. Also wear it when using the microwave oven, watching TV , talking on a cell phone. Just wrap yourself in foil.

How do I reset my PC

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Unsure if I screwed up or not

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Unsure if I screwed up or not

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You choose an and am5 CPU, so you will need DDR5 ram, and a compatible motherboard. You can keep the SSD. You're building a new computer at this point.

Unsure if I screwed up or not

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Unsure if I screwed up or not

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That Intel motherboard won't support the AMD CPU? PC part picker isn't trying to make you buy anything. Itis showing you what parts are compatible. Why are you rebuilding the entire PC to fix an overheating issue?

Car shaking at 70mph after bringing my car to Firestone?

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Taking a total loss worth it?

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Is there any reason why mounting my pc under my desk laying horizontally (with the glass panel facing up) would be problematic for cooling or my aio?

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It should be fine. I had an aio mounted that way for a few years. There also are current aios (Silverstone) for use in servers that mount this way.

Case Fans, But I'm An Idiot

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Case Fans, But I'm An Idiot

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Fan wires should be for 1 RGB and 1 power. That's why you see two wires on each fan. Everything you need to know for wiring the parts is in the manuals for the aio, case, case hub and motherboard.

2 gpus?

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Problemas con Windows

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PC randomly crashes when playing games after taking to repair shop for fix

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The fans aren't mounted the best for that orientation. Back fan should be on the first tower in front, pushing air through the fins. If the ram cleared e is a question just place it higher up on the tower.

Do i take an old ssd stick out and put the new sata ssd in???

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If you unplug the daughter board it won't be connected to the motherboard and won't work. See the HDD label right next to it and empty socket. Find the cable for that.

Do i take an old ssd stick out and put the new sata ssd in???

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There is a HDD label on the board with no connection. You have to teach down the correct cable. As someone else mentioned you could possibly use the optical drive connector.

Do i take an old ssd stick out and put the new sata ssd in???

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Does it also have the connection in the motherboard or the cable that is required to install the sata drive?.if so you plug it in. You will need to install an operating system. You are aware if will be slower than the nvme which you bare complaining about. Why do you think the nvme drive is broken?

My pc flips the circuit breaker

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If the power cutting off is corrupting the bios you may have different issues with the PC as it also is tripping the circuit breaker. Does the bios keep the correct date and time when rebooted or shut down? Something is causing the computer to draw enough power to overwhelm the circuit during start up. Is the circuit rated for combined power of everything you have plugged into the circuit? What other electronics are you using that are in the same circuit? Have you tested with all of your stuff plugged in to another room? It's possible you just have to much devices plugged in.