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For some strange reason whenever i do any sort of file action (copy/rename/move etc) within the C:\Users\USER\Documents folder, Windows file explorer creates another documents shortcut in the sidebar. This only happens with Documents (not Desktop, Downloads etc).

It seems like a small thing, but navigating within file explore (which i use the sidebar a lot for) can be rather difficult when it fills up with documents shortcuts

I didn't find anything in a google search, any ideas?

I agree but an I3 is out of my budget.

An I3 really would be worth it. IMO hyperthreading could be the difference between a farcry 4 (runs badly on the g3258) and getting a playable experience.

You could try this as well ACPI Function - disable in bios for troubleshooting reason

http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2024310&seqNum=21

This a good article on the subject. Acpi driver would say lets kick back voltage and cpu when not in use when needed such as gaming it kicks it into full gear. With it disabled your running at cpu settings not power saving settings. Might help a bit. I got to run let me know what you find out.

Hi i've narrowed it down to the PSU. I'm going to test it in another PC, and i'll probably get it replaced under warranty.

Thanks for your help.

EDIT: Replaced PSU with a Corsair RM750X and my PC is working perfectly.

thanks

I'll answer this for you, a while back.. Maybe a few months of that. Some guy would post maybe once a month about the video Luke did where they got a $3000 3d printer for free. Well he had the idea that they didn't CLEARLY state who they got the printer from though Luke says it like 3 times. In the end this guy went through the trouble of getting ahold of the Canadian Government to look into it.

That's an interesting story, but it doesn't answer my question.

Linus answered it in the Q&A video though!

Not sure have two sensors showing 122 thermocoupling fail two ways a short causes highest reading and open causes a static reading wherever the opening is. Normally also an open will not move around. So it might be telling thruth of 122c which is fairly high. Any idea what those temps are tied too?

I don't know what it's sensing, sorry.

If it is a psu problem try checking voltage outputs. Higher voltage could cause higher temps and those built in trips on the MB could be kicking in. Just wondering what psu, mem, gpu, are you using? Asking because i see alot of builds that have lets say a gtx 960 but a 350w power supply. The card alone requires 400w as a min requirement. If you are overworking a underpowered psu it may work great but start having issues as it wears out faster. Driver issue could be related to upgrades in power usage settings which could also cause the needle that broke the camals back. You can try underclocking as well to draw less power to troubleshot issue. Monitor power usage all that good stuff. Hopefully your motherboard lets you do that. I am sure you tried this but blow out all the dust too there may be a fan going bad or heatsink plugged up. Psu and heat related it seems. Depending on what you are running it seems those voltages are a bit low but im not sure.

Hi

My specs are in my sig. I've tried reinstalling Windows, and the GPU driver, to no avail.

As i've said, neither CPU nor GPU are overheating

Please have a look here for some more info: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2927328/black-screen-playing-games-win10-cpu-gpu-overheating.html

I probably shouldn't have posted on two forums, but the LTT troubleshooting subforum isn't always the quickest to respond

TFA, Spectre. Rewatched the Imitation Game and the Dark Knight recently.

Hi

When playing games, my PC has been black screening, ie the PC shuts down and restarts.

What's strange, is that this only happens with certain games. Currently that list includes World of Tanks, Batman Arkham Origins, Xcom Enemy Within, World of Warships and Armoured Warfare. Assassins Creed syndicate (which is a very demanding game), RUSE, World in Conflict and CSGO (which are not demanding) don't crash.

Looking in the event log led me to this "The driver \Driver\WUDFRd failed to load for the device ACPI\PNP0A0A\2&daba3ff&1.". I managed to uninstall this driver by disabling windows update, since i thought it was the cause of the problem, but the crashes persist. 

The max temp on the CPU cores is 70*C. The gpu, 75-80*C. So overheating of those components is not the problem. I've noticed that Open Hardware Monitor reports that motherboard temperature #3 and #6 reach rather high temperatures. This could be the problem, depending on what those sensors indicate the temp of, or whether they're misreporting. Mobo sensors are like that. Unless someone thinks otherwise, i'm going to stick with the theory that these temps aren't the problem.

 

I'm thinking it's a hardware problem with the GPU or PSU. I've had problems with this PC black screening in the past (that error in the event log wasn't there previously) but i had the PSU replaced (it's a thermaltake smartpower 750w as seen in my sig. Not the best PSU, but not extremely dodgy either) and my PC has worked great for many months. Only in the last two weeks or so have i had this black screen problem.

 

So how would i check if it's the GPU or PSU playing up. Or is it not a hardware problem at all, since AC syndicate runs fine.

 

thanks in advance. This problem has been driving my crazy, and i'd really like to get it fixed.

I don't get an email

I usually run over all the applications once a week or so. So if you've filled the application form correctly, it's a safe bet that you'll get in

hush you!

Thanks mate

If I recall correctly there are only a handful of people that have the power to confirm your application so it could take a while if they are asleep! I think you should get an email confirmation but cant remember 100%

Oh okay. I'll wait a few days and see what happens then. I didn't get an email though.

thanks

Is it possible to view pending organisation applications? I submitted one, but can't find any confirmation that i did so.

im in sydney and yeah i would but not untill like the month before i go still need something to play games on till then haha but yeah if you want i can keep you posted on it ?

Oh i thought this was happening sooner. In that case i'm not so interested.

Whether i want to buy or not, finding someone local is your best bet.

And please, please make sure you do a full wipe on each of your hard drives. A full wipe, not a quick format. You don't want people to have your data.

awesome thanks guys

No worries

Would you sell the cpu for $275 and the mobo for $85, and are you in WA, or over east?

yeah im not sure how much i would sell each component for as i dont really know how much used tech sells for which is one of the reasons why im not sure what sort of a price to sell it all for

Here's a pc partpicker for your build. The storage and memory probably isn't exactly right, but it's close enough. But, that's for new parts

Have a look at what other people are selling these used parts for (eg eBay)

I'm rather interested in the cpu, mobo, case. The rest, is stuff id like to get, but the three mentioned are more important to me.

-snip-

How much would you sell each component for?

I've just sent my application (name: Yun'o) 

I suggest that Transport be added to the poll. In the name of Firefly!

absolutely epic!!!!!!!    now   I smell a super fun video where you all get schooled in csgo

Something tells me they're not going to be holding on to all of that hardware...

I've spoken to ASUS. They immediately cited hardware issues and told me to speak to the retailer. I've replied to that, and they seem to be ignoring me.

Awesome. Now how the hell did ASUS get such a good rep?

They are not the same specs but it should work by downclocking the 1600mhz to 1067  it doesn't work with the 2 1600mhz or with 1 1600mhz and 1 1067mhz

No. you must've seen in your research that all other specs have to be identical, including RAM timings, 204pin, things like that.

Differing speeds may work, but is certainly not guaranteed. 

Are the specs identical other than the clock speeds? There are a lot of other specs to consider when it comes to compatibility. Macbooks are especially picky. I've got a Macbook mid 2010 as well, with the stock 4GB ram. What's the model number for the RAM that you're trying to use?

I guess this question is for Linus. How do you deal with sponsorship transparency? I've noticed recently that you've been making it more clear whether a video was sponsored by a particular company. Well, it seems that way. Tell me if i'm wrong.

hahaha i updated the bios before i saw your reply :unsure: :unsure:

 

at that point of time it was 18 seconds but it was a restart so idk. but this time it was back to 28 secs so.....

I know of nothing more that can be done. Unless you are measuring startup time from power on to when windows is useable. In that case, disable some programs in the task manager startup menu.

^But thats so stupid.... locking the end user out of options or the ability to trouble shoot IF this part has an issue.

GG Asus. (Have you contacted them directly on the matter?)

Indeed it is stupid. 

But, despite ASUS' folly. This issue could have been solved if Windows would actually trust the user to manage updates themselves. I think Windows after a clean install should be in "noobs mode". And then the techie people like us can instantly go into the settings and toggle the "oh, you actually know what you're doing button"

I haven't contacted ASUS just yet. I figured i'd ask around here, in case it could save me the pain of dealing with a companies tech support.

Thanks for your help, all. I'll talk to ASUS and leave an update in this thread.

How can Installing the utils not fix it... or shouldn't as you stated (don't mean to be rude, im surprised) (My AMDA00 driver is installed) and that was done with the Asus software install and nothing else would have done it afaik.

I know that feeling all too well, I play WOT pretty much everyday and know the feels when PC/Network goes down.

AMDA00 was not installed by the utilities. Those utilities have never touched this windows install, so they did not install the driver.

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that the motherboard initiates the install of the driver as a bridge between the BIOS and mobo sensors in case the user does install the utilities. This is poor design from ASUS, and i expected far better, especially considering their positive reputation (especially with LTT...). And this is not limited to my lowly B85 motherboard. This has been an issue on many Asus mobos, including Z97 and X99.

Use this. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

 

Some mentioned it doesn't work after latest update but give it a try.

That would be the troubleshooter that hides updates (ie, preventing windows from reinstalling them). I've tried it already and the AMDA00 Interface isn't available as an update to hide.