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    keskparane got a reaction from RevGAM in what cooler should i upgrade to   
    Try just slowing down the top & rear fans in relation to the rest. Thing is you don't want to be pulling in air from the bottom of the back, you want to be slowly pushing air out there.
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    keskparane got a reaction from RevGAM in what cooler should i upgrade to   
    If the NHD15 is struggling then air would appear to be a problem.
     
    IMO....
    you should pull air in from the front and exit it out the rear, and possibly the top.
    make sure you have more fans pulling in than pushing out so as to create positive pressure in the case, this prevents air coming in where you don't want it.
    aim to push the GPU heat straight out the case. If your CPU is struggling with the NHD15 I would expect it's because of passive heat from your GPU
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    keskparane got a reaction from TatamiMatt in I don't know how to configure my fans speed, and it's noisy   
    Here's 1 method:
     
    Test each fan individually and find it's silent point (where you basically can't hear it) and set that as the minimum (run this minimum speed up until your comfortable operating temp). Then find the max comfortable volume and set that as your desired max safe temp (say maybe 10c below thermal cutoff) Then ramp the remaining 10c from max comfortable to 100%.
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    keskparane got a reaction from PDifolco in I don't know how to configure my fans speed, and it's noisy   
    Here's 1 method:
     
    Test each fan individually and find it's silent point (where you basically can't hear it) and set that as the minimum (run this minimum speed up until your comfortable operating temp). Then find the max comfortable volume and set that as your desired max safe temp (say maybe 10c below thermal cutoff) Then ramp the remaining 10c from max comfortable to 100%.
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    keskparane got a reaction from Blasty Blosty in I don't know how to configure my fans speed, and it's noisy   
    Here's 1 method:
     
    Test each fan individually and find it's silent point (where you basically can't hear it) and set that as the minimum (run this minimum speed up until your comfortable operating temp). Then find the max comfortable volume and set that as your desired max safe temp (say maybe 10c below thermal cutoff) Then ramp the remaining 10c from max comfortable to 100%.
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    keskparane got a reaction from lootfree in Freeze screen   
    Since you're seeing power issues double check the 4 wire CPU feed to the motherboard. The TDP of the i7 is 84W compared to the TDP of the i3 at 54W.
     
    Your PSU should be fine if it is what it says and is working properly.
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    keskparane got a reaction from BiotechBen in Where are the fan headers located on the MSI AM5 ATX X670E Gaming plus motherboard   
    Empty comment so you can read my signature
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    keskparane got a reaction from Fat Cat11997 in Good surge protector?   
    I've been using cyberpower for years. Happy with the product. It did let 1 strike through but they paid for the damage without a problem.
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    keskparane got a reaction from SkilledRebuilds in Right cpu for RTX 3070   
    No point buying the most appropriate CPU for that card. You would just be buying a smaller CPU than what would most likely be a better buy with regards to future longevity. If you want to upgrade your CPU then buy the best you can afford at the time. If the best you can afford isn't a reasonable upgrade then keep saving.
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    keskparane reacted to BiotechBen in Where are the fan headers located on the MSI AM5 ATX X670E Gaming plus motherboard   
    Literally took 45 sec to find the manual and the page.

  11. Funny
    keskparane got a reaction from Blasty Blosty in Youtube's auto generated captions are awful   
    Youtube thinks that deaf people should watch incorrect subtitles so as to confuse and mislead them.
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    keskparane reacted to dcgreen2k in Voltage running through the "On" button   
    It seems to use 5V, although this actually doesn't matter for your use case. All you need to do to turn the PC on/off is bridge the two power switch pins, using a relay or transistor. This is the same reason you can turn a PC on with a screwdriver if you don't have a power button hooked up.
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    keskparane got a reaction from da na in What way do you prefer your subwoofers air port direction?   
    IME there is usually some indication of the rear of the sub. I would point this towards the wall as I believe it is the way it was designed to be used.
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    keskparane got a reaction from pcboyguy in Steam shows games as uninstalled but they are installed   
    Is your 3TB HDD listed in Steam > Settings > Storage?
    It is and you've tried repair library?
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    keskparane got a reaction from pcboyguy in Steam shows games as uninstalled but they are installed   
    Do you have more than 1 drive?
    Did a non system drive somehow disconnect / reconnect / change drive letter due to moving the PC?
    Are the games titles missing from your library?
    Are the games family shared on another machine and the network has changed?
     
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    keskparane got a reaction from SpookyCitrus in Steam shows games as uninstalled but they are installed   
    Do you have more than 1 drive?
    Did a non system drive somehow disconnect / reconnect / change drive letter due to moving the PC?
    Are the games titles missing from your library?
    Are the games family shared on another machine and the network has changed?
     
  17. Funny
    keskparane reacted to Kilrah in Tips for getting past low-level tech support?   
    But seriously, no.
    And if you want help you should probably give more details. 
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    keskparane got a reaction from RoseLuck462 in Realistically when should I impose the battery charging limit to retain battery health?   
    The way I read it straight from the start.
     
    Although my phone was second hand, been running about 3 years, always charges 100% overnight, and battery is fine. So I don't think it's a problem.
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    keskparane got a reaction from paddy-stone in Just need confirmation on if and how I screwed up.   
    Don't do this^
     
    Don't muck with the tabs. The cards are built to specification and literally millions (probably billions) of cards have fitted just fine with the bend in them.
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    keskparane got a reaction from PDifolco in regarding the youtube anti-adblocker pop up   
    I might too if it wasn't so ridiculously priced. 
     
    You tube IMO is mostly for stuff to fill time WHILE doing other stuff. Most of what I watch are product reviews etc so essentially I'm getting advertising in the content. I ain't going to pay more than a steaming service when they still want even more money if I want to watch a movie.
     
    The user manual:
     
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    keskparane got a reaction from BiotechBen in Keyboard repair for my laptop - need advice on what it might involve   
    Pretty sure that replacing the keyboard is a case of ordering the new part and plugging it in.
     
    First thing to do is see if you can order the part. If you can then you could investigate if you are able to replace it yourself.
     
    I've replaced a few keyboards myself, they can be quite fiddly is all, but with patience and the right tools (usually just some small star or security screwdrivers) it can be done.
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    keskparane got a reaction from JMak00 in Lightning strike took out my PC - Need help planning replacement build   
    Depends on how you look at it.
     
    I have a Cyberpower UPS. It has phone and ethernet protection built in as well. While it didn't prevent a lightning strike from taking my system out the Cyberpower warranty replaced eveything. I'd call that protection.
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    keskparane got a reaction from Nurglwe in Is the Samsung Magician & data migration software good?   
    Samsung magician is free.
     
    I have used it, I do use it, I would use it again.
     
    Don't worry about using an NVME as boot drive, you'll not wear it out.
     
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    keskparane got a reaction from 191x7 in I keep having ram issues with a freshly built pc   
    There are a few things you can check.
     
    Firstly is it seated properly in the slot? - You should be able to pull the tags that lock it in sideways and partially eject the RAM. Then push the stick back in evenly until the tabs lock back into place.
     
    Secondly check that you have the sticks in the right slots. - For dual channel to work you will have to have the sticks in the correct slots. Read the manual to make sure you are using the right slots.
     
    You can check the MSI site for the compatibility with your RAM. Although that is just a tested list. Any RAM with the right specs should work.
     
    You can check if the BIOS is up to date. Firmware updates may fix some problems. Make sure to read all the notes that come with the BIOS update.
     
    Just a couple of things to get you started.
     
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