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I tried turning on my 1 year old PC today - it was used very sporadically over the past 6 months (I moved somewhere else for work and couldn't take it with me), but it was still working fine last weekend. Today, nothing happened. When pressing the power button, the PSU made a single clicking noise and nothing turned on. Well, after going through the usual troubleshooting steps (and nothing working), I finally took the PSU out and heard something rattling inside. I was so scared that I somehow let a screw fall into the PSU that killed it after a year - sweating profusely, I shook the PSU aaaand something fell out. It wasn't a screw though: it's a broken Mosfet! Absolutely beautiful sight (from my perspective of being scared that I did something wrong), but also just really interesting. Any ideas how something like this happens (apart from part failure)? I spend the past 6 month doing an internship in the electrical engineering / semiconductor business (and this is something I will definitely as my ex-colleagues about), but I'm personally still not very knowledgable on this level of hardware. For now, I opened an RMA request with Seasonic (I hope they're actually a good company and I will be helped) - is there anything else I should do? E.g. testing my Motherboard / CPU / GPU to check if something died with my PSU? Also, I would love to hear about similar experiences or stories, I'm just curious Jogius
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I made a series of posts like this on the actual TrueNAS forums a few times, with the proper logs and configs attached, and got ignored. Quite honestly their forum is not a community which is not friendly to beginners and I've had better luck here. TrueNAS Scale includes a tab in the web GUI labeled "apps" which utilizes kubernetes and dockers to install and run various things like Plex, piehole, and whatever dicker image you please. I added the TrueCharts catalog and was unable to deploy an app so I sought out help from the TrueCharts discord. For some reason any time I tried to deploy any app I had RPC errors spat back out at me and it failed but after some troubleshooting with them it was determined that I had to set an interface and gateway IP under the "advanced settings" menu which was effectively sitting those options for kubernetes. Despite nobody else with a similar networking setup to me needing to do this it was necessary for me and got things to work for a while but after a day I decided to deploy thisthis docker image only to have it fail. I assumed that I just didn't know enough about doctor so I spent about a week doing various troubleshooting, watching tutorials, and reading of documentation only to discover that I was getting the same RPC errors again. This time no amount of fidgeting with network settings got it to work and I had to go into the shell and run a docker pull command in order to get the image locally and then deploy it to get around the issue. All that said while trying to get the storage settings for the MineOS dockerhub image the statisfactory image just stoped deploying properly after a reboot and keeps trying to pull it's docked image from the TrueCharts catalog despite having it stored locally. I have absolutely no god damn idea what's happening and I've thrown my hands up and decided to purge and reinstall TrueNAS Scale in hopes that it somehow works this time around, I've even gone as far as a burn a DVD instead of using the USB drive in case that magically gets me a different result as I had problems writing the image to a flash drive for my first install. My question is does anybody have the slightest idea as to what was going wrong and does anybody have any advice for this new installation to prevent this from happening if something like this can be caused by user error? I apologize for not having errors and logs on me for this post I was far to frustrated with this whole thing to pull all the logs but if it happens to me again I'll be sure to add them in a reply.
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I had a Intel 660p Series SSD fail within a year of getting it, I RMA'd it to Intel and they proceed to lose it, run me in circles for weeks, ask for proof of purchase multiple times, and then close my RMA request with a "Your SWR case has been canceled as Intel has not received your product within the required 60-day period. If you still wish to return your product(s), please request a new case. Thank you..". Is this how Intel treats its customers now?
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So I'm trying to overclock my GPU using Afterburner (r9 280x btw). Base clock is 960mHz, I've upped it by increments of 40 until I hit 1080. 1080 was unstable right off the bat, so I dialled it back to 1070 and it was rock-solid stable when using Kombustor. Super weird thing though. It gets very unstable as soon as I turn the Kombustor benchmark OFF. The screen starts shaking and acting very unstable as soon as there's little to no load. I open chrome, still unstable. Watch a youtube video?? Even more unstable. Then I watch a twitch stream and it's back to stable. Task manager shows that my gpu is about 8-10% load while on YT but at 60% on twitch. When I run the Kombustor benchmark in the background, chrome and YT are back to being stable while I'm at 100% load (give or take). I loaded up Borderlands 3, which I usually get 45-75fps in (avg is probably around 55-60). With the OC active, all that instability weirdness happens on the splash screens, all until the main menu is loaded (which is a fully rendered character model and background). I played for about 20 minutes in an area with a lot of enemies and combat and back to rock-solid stable. I even get significantly better average fps with the OC. Then I quit the game and BOOM, back to non-stable. Even when I do a 1mHz increase from base clock, this happens. I'm so confused. Isn't instability supposed to happen under load???? Not under 0 load???? Wtf????? -
I have always been a casual PC gamer, until recently when I took and passed my last two college courses toward an AAS in Cybersecurity. I recently obtained my CompTIA A+, and Testout PC Pro certifications. One thing that I notice every time I watch Linus do a build (or anyone else on youtube), I notice a complete lack of ESD protection/consideration. I realize that CompTIA and Testout both have to explain that absolute correct way of doing things, with regard to any potential backfires in mind, but they really stress the importance of ESD protection, and obviously it doesn't actually matter. Is it all just a lie, or does Linus (or any other experienced builder) just know how to handle the components in a specific way? I realize LTT probably has insurance for damaged items, but I would think that, especially when dealing with these prototypes and stuff that Linus would be WAY more concerned. What is it that I just don't understand about this issue? -
PC wouldn't boot up before, so I switched out the CPU and motherboard from an older PC whose PSU was fried. (Accidentally set it to 120V while connected to 240V power) No other known faults with the mobo-doner PC. The main PC has no lights coming on, no anything, except that it has 4 fans. 2 start, one doesn't, and one wiggles back and forth. I have tried shorting the power-button input on the DH61BE Intel motherboard (old, LGA1155 I think, for a 2nd Gen i7, though at the moment it has a 2nd gen i5 that I'll replace with the i7 if I can get the computer to work) but this did nothing. The CPU fan does nothing. The PC (before I replaced the motherboard) had randomly turned itself off/refused to boot, for no apparent reason, intermittently. The failures were getting more frequent though, so I thought it was a mobo issue. The only thing it does is move the fans when the PSUs are switched on. (Tried again, three fans were wiggling, CPU stationary) No GPU installed, I'm running it on intel graphics until I get it working. -
Ryzen 7 3700x XFX Triple dissipation rx 5700 xt 32gb G Skill Trident RGB 3600 Asus ROG Strix B450-F ATX (BIOS is current) Phanteks Revolt Pro 850 Watt NZXT Kraken X63 Complete Build with all details here Ever since I built my computer (about 2 months) it has had a problem with unprompted / random restarts with no BSOD or other error message. These restarts almost always happen when I am trying to play minecraft, and it recently did it while playing gmod. I mention the part about those games because I can run CAD and other more intensive games all day with no restart problems. I have even tried running back to back stress tests and had no luck in triggering a restart. I originally tried a fresh windows 10 (pro, 64 bit) reinstall. After that failed to help I replaced my power supply with the 850 Watt unit listed above. This did not fix the problem. I have also confirmed that it is not my ram by switching between the two kits that make up my 32 gigs. Another thing to take note of is that I am unable to run the included XMP profile as it does not stick after saving in bios. I have also experienced instability when overclocking the gpu beyond stock (restarts experienced at base clock), which is why I replaced the PSU ( I thought it was a wattage problem).
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Where to begin, after watch linux. I decided to build my pc in a desk. It ran good for 1 year, them i started to had issue with random bluescreens. Second years it just crash on boot or not boot at all. I when from windows 10, to ubuntu to manjaro, and still had issues. I replace the motherboard, warranty the cpu, ram, and no luck. The weird thing to me is that with 16gb, the system crashes, but with on 8gb it runs ok. I using dual sticks. At this point i not sure if replacing the ram would help. Since by now the system is 90% new............. Ryzen 5 2600 stock Gskill 2 stick 16gb, 2400ghz. 580x Msi gaming plus x470 Cx 650m power supply. No software.........
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So while I was waiting on AMD to release hopefully a 7000 series 3d, I bought a 5500 because it was 120$ and in stock at work. Same day I brought it home and updated my Bios from 3.50 (Latest for my 2700x) to 4.70, which was the last stable version of bios my x470 Taichi MB has. Install went fine, but trying to boot I noticed it never fully went through all of the Dr debug codes like it should during the 3 restarts, it got hung up on the 2nd one, with the error 95. Tried to remove everything possible, cleared Cmos, same error. Tried all combos of ram I can do. Put in my old 2700x, and for some reason it boots? I was told this from Taichi's page, Do I assume that my bios update went poorly? or that I should just return the CPU? Pic of Bios and cpu Also Should I go back to the old bios 3.50 for my 2700x in the meantime?
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Z800 HP Workstation -PSU-800w--------------> i ordered 1100w PSU off eBay -Dual Xeon X5675-----------> upgrading to Xeon X5690's - 4 x 8gbn DDR3----------> upgrade suggestions??? can be up to 12 slots fyi... -MSI RTX 3050 8gb -PNY GT 1030 2gb -120gb SSD - 4tb HHD - 1tb HHD I took out the airflow channels it original came with. I did take out the two 92mm fans from the back and attached 2 120mm fans for better airflow. Side Note this is my first PC build... :)
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So was om ebay and seen some graphics cards with rf coax soldered on. What is the point of that. Like what? Made my brain hurt. Poor gpu
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THIS SHIT IS NUTS Their video
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2 pin connectors uncommon? Swiveled IEM Cables? YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW TO TWIST A CCX CONNECTOR??? I might actually have a brain hemmorhage. Did you know ChatGPT can answer like basic questions and tell you like.... all about the connectors, what other IEM's use what connectors. I just..... What the hell. 1 - 2 pins Yes, at the 1200 to infinite money fr no reward end, theres no 2 pins. Look at anything under 200 dollars? Unless you SPECIFICALLY look for CCX or.... I think theres one that slides and locks in place? 2 pin connectors are like... stupidly common. KBEar, Any of the Z's, literally CCA's entire catalog is 2pins, and all this crap is on amazon. 2 - Swiveled Facepalms Ok yes sennheiser and maybe like.... yamaha has swiveled stage cables that are ALSO LIKE 4 METERS LONG. The swivel is because of the weight and movement.... not.... fitment... I've seen cables that were postmarket solutions, but not swiveled being common. CCX might have swiveled versions, but I haven't gotten to try many CCX. 3 ......Twist the CCX connector -
I downloaded samsung Magician to check the firmware my samsung 980 pro is running due to all the reports of drives dying due to bad firmware. I think i might have ran into a different issue when looking at my firmware.. It currently states my drive has firmware version V0628A0.. I cannot find any information on this firmware version. See attached photo. I am also not able to update the firmware through the magician app because it states "the selected drive does not support this feature". What should I do next?
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Im scared when i delete my virtual machine. it wont give my cpu back? and my memory allocated with it
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Today I learned not to try and hook a SATA powered rgb controller backwards. Thankfully microcenter can be friendly with their warranty returns. R.i.p gigabyte b450 ds3h
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Was having some overheating issues on my Asus ROG Strix OC RX 580 and finally decided to crack it open to put some new thermal compound on it and found this example of fine Asus Quality Control inside. Not sure if this would actually affect the thermals much, but it's rather funny IMO.
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I ripped this out one of my computers it takes 2 sata cables internally and then there is one externally is this for testing hard drives or some thing wtf is it?
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Link to PCPartPicker components list My GPU used to maintain its overclock of 1330MHz, without any throttling, while holding its temperature target of 80C. This is no longer the case, it is now throttling the core clock to maintain a temperature of 70C. (Regardless of Powerlimit) I noticed this issue after updating my motherboard's Bios to F20, unfortunately they can not be downgraded. I'm 98% sure this is the root of the problem, but who knows. I've tried installing different GPU Bios, reinstalling mobo Bios, clearing CMOS, trying different Crimson drivers I knew to be stable (installed with DDU)-- none resolved the issue. Below 70C Above 70C (This happens regardless of the set powerlimit or temperature target/max) The only work-around I've found is to set the fan speed to 100% which keeps the temperature just below 70C under load, avoiding any throttling. This is not optimal as it hurts my ears. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! TLDR; My GPU should be between 80-90C, instead it is throttling itself to keep 70C. EDIT: It looks like I needed to re-enter the Bios after resetting CMOS. My GPU isn't throttling anymore, although it's still ignoring the temperature target I have set. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Edit: Nevermind, still broke. lol
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Fellow Techies, I have all my sata ports on hotswap and when I eject (using windows) the hdd I use for backups and pull that drive out, my other mass storage hdd disappears from My PC and Disk Manager and I have to restart the pc for it to be accessible. If I put the backup drive back in, after I boot the pc or when I decide I want to do a backup, it doesn't even show up on Disk Manager. WTF is going on? Thank you in advance.
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I have a huge problem, I have a PC and when I went to plug in my tablet a blue spark went from the cable to the pc and it shut off instantly.i turned off the psu and switched the mobo usb headed turned on the PC to try again and when I went to plug the tablet in it did it again this time I turned it back on and windows had an error and I had to restore windows to a previous backup, if you can help let me know
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A couple was found dead on Monday afternoon by authorities in their home. The couple were both MIT graduates and they had two cats. The building was evacuated and the Fire Department's hazardous team was bought in to check out if there was anything wrong with the building. They couldn't find anything wrong with it. Then a few days later results came in and the couple showed signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Both the couple and their cats were killed by their 3D printer when it, vented carbon monoxide into their home. Not too sure how much toxic fumes a 3d printer releases. On the other hand, it's said that toner emitted from laser printer is like second hand smoke, so a 3D one is probably much worse? As for the couple and their pet, rip. http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/01/27/source-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-killed-berkeley-couple/ update
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I found this just browsing newegg and i noticed rx 480s and 470s are way over priced right now! any thoughts on why?
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Hi, I recently moved and re-assembled my whole setup. For whatever reason, it WILL NOT display 2 monitors. I've had both screens work, just not at the same time! I can NOT figure it out, and the one not displaying is on brand new cables that I know for a fact work. Then when I unplugged my main monitor for some reason the other one would display. Wondering what type of possible fixes I can try, I know I was rather vague, but there is no explanation behind it as far as I can see.
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