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VioDuskar

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    VioDuskar got a reaction from SansVarnic in cable management is a lie   
    so... you never really managed the cables in the first place?

    cable management is an art, but it involves actually securing the cables. using tie blocks, running the cables inside the walls for hanging TVs, etc. 
    managing cables it making it so you CAN'T trip over them or get tangled in them. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from OneOfYas in Any forum members here using older controllers on PC? What is your take on the cost of newer?   
    I use a DS4 (PlayStation 4 controller) it's Bluetooth, so it's easy to connect. the only downside I have is the need for an mapping program like DS4Windows. 
    it's center pad acts as a mouse, which is nice. i just charge it via a USB cable at my desk, so no need for an expensive controller dock.

    Sure, I don't get the sweet rear paddles, but it's still worthwhile to me, and I don't think it's worth buying a new controller just for my PC. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from SorryBella in RAM not usable   
    swap slots? report results? do you have 4 slots or two? are your sticks staggered if you have 4 slots?
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from RockSolid1106 in Storing SSD's   
    I just slap them in a desk drawer. if it works for RAM it will work for an m.2 
    I live in a high temp/humidity environment and I don't worry about it.
  5. Funny
    VioDuskar got a reaction from GreatnessRD in Modding RTX 2060 Super founders edition?   
    1: take canned air. 
    2: flip can upside down
    3: spray air on to heatsink/fan area. 
    4: ????
    5: PROFIT!!!

     
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from maoh in BIOS wont recognize one of two rams, but can be seen on task manager and speccy   
    awesome. i've been hanging out in the thread to get the in-thread notification. but i'll head out now. just reply to me so i can find the thread again. 
  7. Funny
    VioDuskar got a reaction from LIGISTX in Modding RTX 2060 Super founders edition?   
    1: take canned air. 
    2: flip can upside down
    3: spray air on to heatsink/fan area. 
    4: ????
    5: PROFIT!!!

     
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Eigenvektor in No root file systems is defined   
    did you delete all of the old partitions first?  
    what format are you trying to give it? ex-FAT? 

    see the above post too. 
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    VioDuskar reacted to Eigenvektor in No root file systems is defined   
    You can't simply download the .iso file and then try to boot from it. You need to "burn" the .iso to a USB stick, then boot from the USB stick to install the OS, same way you'd do it for Windows. There should be instructions on the Mint website: https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/burn.html
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Onoykazi in Is Lenovo crazy with their PSU??   
    yeah, I went and did some more reading. sorry. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from TheGlenlivet in Is Lenovo crazy with their PSU??   
    thttps://www.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops-and-all-in-ones/legion-desktops/legion-t-series-towers/Lenovo-Legion-T530-Intel/p/99LE9500311

    The product page in english shows a 500W PSU. open the case and check the side of the PSU. remove it if you have to. it MUST be labeled. 
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    VioDuskar reacted to kelvinhall05 in Server came in the mail today. Is it safe to turn on?   
    Don't touch it, don't mess with it at all. Take pics of everything, including the box, and get a refund. This is unacceptable and unless it was sold in this condition, you shouldn't be expected to use it like this, regardless of if it works or not.
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from SyfyGuy in another College Laptop Help Post,   
    start sorting on newegg. they have some great filters. 
     
    college students should not use Macs because some classes require windows only applications like Visual Studios or Solidworks. 
  14. Informative
    VioDuskar got a reaction from LoganW in New Home Network System   
    the basic concept is there. I did this in my house with a 24 patch and a 48 port switch. 
     
    24 ports for rack equipment
    24 ports for 24 patchs from my rack to my wall,
    from my wall to my attic,
    from my attic to where ever in the house. 
     
    biggest thing is get a router that doesn't suck. maybe one that supports Duel ISPs, or Link redundancy to your switch for more throughput, since your switch and router are only 1Gbps. 

    I understand you're doing this on a budget though. 
    I hope you're good at terminating RJ45s. 
    I went shielded Cat6A and the keystones were a bitch. the RJ45s weren't bad at all. 
    unless you're going to go 10Gbps in the future i'd suggest only going Cat5. much easier to terminate and you can pull more in a smaller space due to diameter. 

    sources:
    I work with structured cabling guys regularly. 
    I did all of this in my own home. 
  15. Funny
    VioDuskar reacted to Spotty in Whats the hardest cable to remove.   
    Kensington cable lock.
     

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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Somerandomtechyboi in Can a split-second power outage harm my PC?   
    i've seen a lot of RAM die early to frequent power surges/outages/blips 
     
    if this happens often(more than once a month) you should buy a UPS and put your machine on a that UPS so you can shut it down gracefully when the power dies.  
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from wONKEyeYEs in Can a split-second power outage harm my PC?   
    i've seen a lot of RAM die early to frequent power surges/outages/blips 
     
    if this happens often(more than once a month) you should buy a UPS and put your machine on a that UPS so you can shut it down gracefully when the power dies.  
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    VioDuskar reacted to bellabichon in Can a split-second power outage harm my PC?   
    If it's still working fine, it's safe to assume there's no internal damage. Modern PCs are designed to handle random shutdowns like that, but if you live somewhere with frequent power surges or brown/blackouts, it's worth investing in a surge protector or UPS (battery backup) system. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from KKLawrence in should i go for ryzen 5 2600   
    he's probably ESL so, i'm giving him a pass on grammar. 

    OP, if you just got an intel 9400f i'd just hold on to it for a while.
    I think it's fine for gaming. maybe not for video editing though. i don't know what kind of workload you edit, so only upgrade if it's frustrating to compile/render.

    if you're willing to spend the money you can get an x570 motherboard and slot an AMD 2600 or 3600 in it until you can afford a better 3000 or 5000 series. 
    or hold off even longer and save up for the next AMD generation. (it just keeps getting better)
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Pakwarrior in should i go for ryzen 5 2600   
    English Second Language. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Leonel.Cantu in Getting high temps on a Ryzen 5 3600 with stock cooler   
    I use the 5600X with the stealth cooler and at idle it's cool(60ish), but under load it reaches 85C+
    I run a SFF, so case fans don't apply to me. 
    what are your temps at idle? 80C? 

    Thermal paste does go bad after a while even if it's been in a tube, the seal isn't perfect. how old is the paste? if it's a few years i would get new paste. 
     
    eiher way, if it's not over 90C+ you're fine. it's not going to hurt the CPU, just maybe begin to thermal throttle. if you're worried about it, get a better CPU cooler. 
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from CommanderAlex in READ ME LINUS! New CPU, Powers on, No display...   
    they won't care. just box it back up, bring the receipt back, and ask for a replacement. tell them you updated the BIOS and still haven't had any luck.
     
    or you can tell them it was DOA, and ask if they can test it. if they refuse to test it, ask for a refund or replacement.
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from BHPillow in READ ME LINUS! New CPU, Powers on, No display...   
    they won't care. just box it back up, bring the receipt back, and ask for a replacement. tell them you updated the BIOS and still haven't had any luck.
     
    or you can tell them it was DOA, and ask if they can test it. if they refuse to test it, ask for a refund or replacement.
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    VioDuskar got a reaction from Helpful Tech Witch in READ ME LINUS! New CPU, Powers on, No display...   
    did the BIOS update notes list "added support for 5000 series" ? 
    if not update the BIOS again. read the patch notes.
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    VioDuskar reacted to BlueChinchillaEatingDorito in Should I update BIOS?   
    If your system is working and stable right now, I would leave the BIOS alone. The only time I would update the BIOS is if the update will fix any instabilities currently being experienced or critical security vulnerabilities. 
     
    Although updating the BIOS is easier than it has ever been, it still comes with its own risks. Something simple as your PC loosing power for a split second during the update could brick the board. And while that will probably happen once in a blue moon, you'll be kicking yourself to no end if it does happen. 
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