New RTX 5060 PC Turns On but Monitor Shows No Signal
I just bought a €1,100 desktop with an MSI GeForce RTX 5060. When I started it, the monitor stayed off and the graphics card did not appear to…
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OMEN 16 Shut Down Suddenly and Now Won’t Power On
My OMEN 16 gaming laptop suddenly powered off while I was using it. The charger was connected, and the laptop is only about a year old, so this…
Are These Ryzen 7 9700F Temperatures Within the Normal Range?
I recently bought a prebuilt PC with a Ryzen 7 9700F and I'm worried about the CPU temperatures. While watching 1080p YouTube with one other tab open, the…
How can I restore the touchpad on my HP laptop?
The touchpad on my HP laptop suddenly stopped working, and the usual troubleshooting guides haven't helped because many of the settings they mention aren't available on my system.…
Where can I get firmware 6.2 for an HPE 1/8 G2 autoloader?
I'm troubleshooting errors on an HPE 1/8 G2 tape autoloader, and upgrading the firmware to version 6.2 was suggested as a possible fix. I don't currently have an…
How do I identify my current BIOS version, and will it support a Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
I'm planning to upgrade my processor to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and currently use an MSI B450-A PRO MAX motherboard. I updated the BIOS a few years ago,…
New PC Freezes on the ROG Boot Screen and Shuts Down
I ordered a new PC, and from the very first startup it has been getting stuck on the ROG logo. The screen loads for about five seconds, then…
How should I document a tampered, empty RTX 5090 before returning it?
I ordered an ASUS RTX 5090 TUF when one briefly appeared in stock at MSRP. The package arrived shrink-wrapped, but I immediately noticed wear around the screws. After…
Laptop Keeps Returning to BIOS Instead of Starting Windows
I was trying to fix my laptop's built-in camera and followed a tutorial that instructed me to update the camera driver. After doing that, the laptop started opening…
Is About 1 TB Written to a New SSD in Five Days a Problem?
I bought a WD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD five days ago and checked its SMART/NVMe health information. It shows firmware 131020RL, 0% percentage used, 2,083,481 data units written,…
Is it okay to keep my PC horizontal for support?
I'm currently using my PC horizontally because my video card is quite heavy, and I'm worried about it bending the PCI slot. I don't have a support brace,…
Experiencing Frame Time Issues with My RTX 5060 – Need Help!
I recently got an RTX 5060 and I'm starting to lose my patience because I'm having serious frame time issues while playing some demanding games. Whether it's during…
Help! My ASUS RTX 3070 TUF is Overheating and Causing Black Screens
I recently bought a used ASUS RTX 3070 TUF, replacing my 2070 Super. After using DDU to uninstall old drivers, I reinstalled the latest ones via the NVIDIA…
Looking for Solutions to Reduce GPU Sag in My PC Build
I recently built a PC with an RX 9070 XT graphics card inside a Deepcool CH160 case, and I've run into the challenge of GPU sag. Unfortunately, my…
Why is the DRAM light on my motherboard staying on?
I just built a new PC with a Gigabyte Gaming H810 WiFi 6 motherboard and a used 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 kit, which I got from a…
What Happens to AppleCare+ When My Device Becomes Vintage?
I've got an iPad Pro (10.5-inch, model #A1701) that I bought in November 2017, and I've been paying $5.99 plus tax for AppleCare+ every month. Recently, when I…
Options for Replacing the Side Panel on a Fractal Design North Case
Hey everyone! I'm building a budget-friendly PC for my girlfriend so she can use my Steam account and look for jobs from something other than her phone. I…
Is Linux a Good Choice for Laptops?
Hey everyone! I've been a Linux enthusiast for years, mainly playing around with Debian and some Arch distros. Recently, I decided to take the plunge and install an…
Could My CPU and RAM Issues Be Due to a Compatibility Problem?
I recently built a new PC and reused my RAM and motherboard. Initially, I encountered a RAM error that flicked to a CPU error light and then back…
Is My Motherboard Broken or Is There Another Issue with My Ryzen Upgrade?
I recently upgraded to a Ryzen 5 5700X3D, but I'm only getting about 3300 points in CPU Z benchmarking and 7000 points in Cinebench R23. This is really…