Ethernet connection randomly drops and the motherboard LAN LEDs turn off
My PC has an onboard Realtek Ethernet adapter on a Gigabyte H610M K DDR4 Rev. 2.0 motherboard. The wired connection randomly stops working, and when it happens, the…
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Will This Corsair DDR5 Kit Work Even If It Isn’t on the Motherboard QVL?
I'm new to building PCs and didn't realize memory QVL lists existed until after buying my parts. I have a Corsair 32GB DDR5-6000 kit rated at CL38 with…
What B850 motherboard would be a reliable replacement for my faulty MSI B650?
My MSI PRO B650 motherboard has had serious problems since day one, and returning it is extremely difficult because I live in the Maldives. The onboard Ethernet, Wi-Fi,…
Which B850 motherboard would be a reliable replacement for my problematic MSI B650?
My MSI PRO B650 motherboard has had serious problems since day one, including disconnects from the onboard Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and four USB 3.0 ports. I can only…
X570 Aorus Elite Won’t Enter BIOS After a RAM Failure
My PC shut down normally last night, but today it suddenly started showing a black screen during boot. After removing one RAM stick, it boots into Windows normally,…
Windows 11 installer freezes when booting from USB on a Gigabyte B550 motherboard
I'm trying to perform a clean Windows 11 installation on my Crucial 2TB NVMe SSD. The computer also has an HDD and SATA SSD, but I disconnected both…
How can I access my Gigabyte BIOS after switching to UEFI mode?
I upgraded to Windows 11 and needed to switch my Gigabyte motherboard to UEFI mode for certain games. I disabled CSM Support and enabled Secure Boot, then saved…
Why is my new PC limited to about 10 Mbps over Ethernet?
I built a new PC with a Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 motherboard and installed the drivers. Using the same Ethernet cable that reached gigabit speeds on my…
Could I Get Feedback on This UK Gaming PC Build?
I'm planning a new PC primarily for gaming, with some occasional music production in Pro Tools. I'm based in the UK and would appreciate feedback on the parts…
SATA hard drive disappeared after a BIOS update—could the update or malware be responsible?
I recently updated the BIOS on my Gigabyte AM4 motherboard, and afterward noticed that my 3.5-inch SATA hard drive was missing. It does not appear in Windows Disk…
Computer Freezes at Gigabyte Logo and Won’t Run the Windows Installer
My custom-built PC was working normally until yesterday, when it began freezing on the Gigabyte splash screen with a spinning loading icon. Restarting produces the same result, and…
Can’t Enter BIOS and Windows Restart Leaves My PC on a Black Screen
I'm trying to play Valorant, but I originally thought I needed to disable Secure Boot in the BIOS. The problem is that I can't seem to enter BIOS…
Unable to Enter BIOS and Windows Restart Causes a Black Screen
I'm trying to change a BIOS setting for Valorant, but I can't get into BIOS during startup. I've tried F2, F8, F10, Delete, holding the keys, and using…
PC Freezes at Gigabyte Splash Screen and Windows Installer
My self-built PC worked normally until yesterday, but now it hangs on the Gigabyte splash screen with a spinning circle. After several minutes, it eventually shows another screen,…
How can I add several hard drives to an older PC for a home server?
I inherited an older desktop from my grandfather and want to turn it into a basic home server. It uses a Gigabyte GA-B75M-S motherboard with an LGA1155 processor,…
Are Two RAM Slots and the VGA Indicator Signs of a Defective Gigabyte B760M Board?
I'm troubleshooting a Gigabyte B760M DDR4 X Gaming motherboard with an i7-13700K. RAM slots 1 and 2 consistently trigger the CPU/DRAM diagnostic light, while slots 3 and 4…
Help! Stuck on Windows Repair After BIOS Update
I recently updated the BIOS on my Gigabyte motherboard, which went through without any issues. However, I'm now stuck on the Windows repair screen and can't seem to…
Why is my NVMe drive running at 1x instead of 4x with an i7 10700k?
Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my PC with an Intel i7 10700k CPU and noticed my NVMe drive isn't reaching its full potential speed. I suspect it might…
Is the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi Safe for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Hey everyone! I'm currently building my new PC and I'm thinking about pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with either the ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi or the AM5…
Why is my PC turning on from keyboard or mouse input?
I built my own PC a few years back, and I've been facing a quirky issue: it turns on when I press a button on the keyboard or…