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  1. settlwlvs
    Why is it called a NUC?
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    Safesearch likes to do this thing where it makes it your default homepage without actually using any adware to do so. Next time you are fighting it, right after you do your virus scan and BEFORE you open up your browser, right click the browser shortcut, go to properties, and click on the shortcut tab. Chrome should have Target set to something like "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" If there is anything after .exe" then delete it, this is how safesearch is getting around your virus scans.
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    I'd be VERY careful about CCleaner if you're not familiar with it. I used it while trying to fix a guy's computer (it had freaking 18,000 viruses when I ran MBAM) and it deleted all the restore points.
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    As for the second issue, is your PC a good distance from your router? Mine is across the house and I have the same issue, but moving it closer fixes the problem. If not, I'd suggest reinstalling the drivers for your wifi adapter.
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    They sell HDD upgrade kits that you can use to transfer files from one drive to another. It's basically just a SATA to USB adapter, and comes with cloning software. They claim to copy the OS over too, but I haven't tested that out myself; I just used it to recover files from a laptop that went kaput on me.
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    ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is a lot more likely than you pushing the graphics card in too hard. You don't have to feel a shock for it to damage components (80 volts can damage a component, a shock you can feel is around 3,000 volts. Sitting in a chair can generate around 100...) Considering you were on your carpet it could be the culprit. I'd suggest getting an ESD strap before you decide to fiddle with any more components. It's just a little bracelet you clip to the case or plug into a socket, and they're super cheap. Another protip is keep your room's humidity around 50%, dry air can cause static buildup. Sorry about your mobo, and I hope this helps prevent any future issues.
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    Using two different types of RAM can also cause issues, did you make sure they had the same CAS latency, Memory size, and timings? If they're running two different frequencies your PC should run them both at the lowest frequency of the two (considering it is running dual channel) but it would be best if they were the same speed as well.
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    That's crazy. If you go to control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > See full map (at the top right) then hover over your router, is 192.168.1.1 the IP address? If it is, you must be right next to the thing, because I average about 30-70ms on my ping.
  9. settlwlvs
    Are you using an ethernet cable? Pinging your router and getting a 1ms response time would be incredibly suspicious over wifi... And yeah, looks like an ISP problem if you aren't getting packet loss with either of those, or a bad modem. Just for fun you can do "tracert google.com" in CMD and watch all the servers you have to go through to get there, and potentially find out where the problem is. It probably won't be any useful information, but it is fun.
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    To prevent future issues, I suggest installing adblock and NOT clicking 'yes' when something tells you java is out of date. I can't tell you how often I have to go to my cousin's house and spend hours fixing this issue because their mom is potato at internet. In all seriousness though, is it a browser hijacker? Does it change your homepage to something like safesearch?
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    I have this problem all the time, but I notice that if I move my PC from my room to someplace closer to the router it fixes the issue. Have you tried moving your computer? Your phone most likely has a better wifi card than a USB dongle, and your laptops would too. If you're at the edge of the router's range this could explain why tethering woked fine and all the other devices are not affected.
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    yes you can. That's the whole job of a DNS (or Domain Name Service), it takes a name, and returns an IP address (or vice-versa, I suppose). try it.
  13. settlwlvs
    go to CMD and try these commands ping 127.0.0.1 ping 192.168.1.1 The second one may be 192.168.0.1, depending on your network configuration. This should tell us if it's a local problem or an ISP problem.
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    I'm only suggesting these because the most obvious ideas have already been stated... Are you using a fan controller software? I doubt it would cause this, but you never know. Also extremely unlikely, your software and BIOS could be reading temps from two different sensors. I know Corsair Link and HWMonitor always give me different reads at the exact same time. If nobody can think of a better solution, see if using a different motherboard makes any difference (but only if you feel like rebuilding your entire rig on the off-chance).
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    I looked at getting one a while back. If I remember right, the pumps are on the fans instead of the CPU mount, which in theory should increase cooling potential by eliminating the heat radiated from the pump. Considering that I mistakenly purchased a Sentey Optimus case ($50 mid-size, would not recommend) and a 240mm rad without checking that it would fit, I am definitely most excited about the Eleven Hundred. My side panel isn't even on my computer right now because my radiator has to sit on top of the case with the hoses coming out and over. Having a case with plenty of room for a water cooled system and decent looks (which I thing the Eleven Hundred has) would be pretty nice. And hey, with all the fan slots it has maybe I could get away with a Sapphire R7 250.
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