I've been dealing with this issue since September. If I don't let my PC go to sleep, it'll run with 0 issues. If I let it go to sleep, 30% of the time it either...
1) shuts down completely
2) black screens and i hit the power button the pc just shuts off. typically if I hit the power...
It seems like a really odd decision for Fractal to not put caddies in the back and expect to install the ssds before installing the motherboard (and I think PSU). Wondering if anyone ended up handling this differently. I thought about using velcro tape but not sure what that will do with heat...
I recently upgraded my video card to a 1080 and now feel like I might as well upgrade the rest since I can donate my current pc to my sister.
Anyway, I'm a little torn on what to do since Kaby Lake is around the corner. It seems like performance wise it shouldn't make much of a difference...
For the last month, my speeds have been really slow in between PCs. Nothing really has chanced on my end so I'm not sure what is going on
1) I've tried connecting everything directly into the router (I'm using switches) and that doesn't help
2) I tried changing the NICs (each PC has two)...
This worked flawlessly for about 6 months till recently where my system doesn't even attempt to go to sleep. I can't figure it out and even after reformatting / reinstalling (not for this) I still have the same problems. I also tried switching to a different NIC (different manufacturers with...
So I finally figured out why my system won't shut down. When I remove the new drive, the system fully shuts down. It's only when the drive is installed that the system won't shut down. I have to do a forced shut down
Anyone know why this may be happening? It doesn't look like there are...
Not looking to do RAID. I want to add more SATA drives to my WHS server but I'm running out of ports. Would like to add something with 6 ports ideally but I have not been able to find one. And ones that have 8 usually are expensive RAID cards
It got a pretty good write up in the latest CPU mag. Wondering if anyone on here has used it.
I'm considering doing a RAID 5 setup with this card.
Also two things...
1) Bad idea to use Green drives with raid cards?
2) Do the drives all need to be the same manufacturer?
My drives keep failing in my WHS but I don't want to spend several $100 to replace the drives I have now. I read about disabling the head parking and I'm hoping that will help.
Has anyone tried this? And if so, did you have to backup your data before making the change in the firmware?
Returning the second one...
First one - didn't turn on
Second one - esata didn't work. can't get drives to connect using usb 2 speeds
Need something that will actually do what it's advertised to do. Recommendations?
I'm not sure what is going on in my server right now. It's going to be around 24 hours since the server has been sitting there stuck in boot. I suspect a drive failed but I can't tell what is actually going on. What I would like to know...
1. Will I make things worse by shutting down the...
I'm about to order 2 2tb WD EADS drives for my HP Mediasmart server but I'm still having trouble finding a consensus on whether these drives make sense for a WHS that will be streaming media internally to my devices.
I've heard about a parking issue but not sure if it actually effects...
How do I get into WHS without using HP's console? I tried using remote desktop but got an error that I need to be given access through the Terminal Services right
So I've been reading online that mixing a UPS and Active PFC is not a good idea because of the simulated sines that are used in lower end UPSs. Because I don't want to spend $500 on an UPS, I was thinking whether it would make sense to look into switching out my PSU. The only thing is that I'm...
I got a Dell Zino which has a 3.5 drive. I'm thinking I can improve temps by going with either of the two but not sure if a Green drive makes sense because the size is still 3.5. It also would be a waste of hard drive space because I have no intentions of using anything more than 40gbs as...
So I have a micro from Dealextreme that I bought a while back but I don't want to use it because it has a light that flashes constantly. Need to use it on a front usb port so don't want to deal with the flashing. I'll be using it for...
1. Dinovo Mini. Included receiver is too big for the...
Is there a way to switch back to one display without going to Catalyst to change back to one display? Hoping for something auto or an app that will run in the tray
Hoping you guys can help answer some questions I have...
1. So WHS uses RAID 1? What happens if I have 3 drives? It will only back up one? I want max storage while still have assurances that my data is backed up. Will I get that from WHS? Or do I have to install 4 drives to use 2?
2...
I'm quite perplexed at the moment. I can understand if it didn't turn on at all but the fact that it turned on much later puzzles me. It's not hibernation because I just shut down the pc and tried turning it on again - back to just sitting there lifeless
Any reason why this may be...
At first I thought it was the batteries in the keyboard but I'm still hearing beeps after replacing them. Does anyone know what might be happening? I got the AC on so it can be because of temps
I don't get any errors or any other type of indication that something is wrong. Just locks up with a black screen. All I can do is reboot.
Anyone know what it could be? Video card? Mobo? Can't replicate the issue and it happens every so often so changing video cards won't really help...
Will be used to play bluray / hd dvd discs. Dual boot between Vista and Linux. Former for Media Center / PowerDVD - mainly for HD disc playback. Linux for XBMC for xvid / mkv video playback along with other multimedia functions. PC will only be used as an htpc. There will be no gaming of any...
I have two drives at cautious status but the application doesn't mention what I'm supposed to do address these issues.
Drive 1:
05 Reallocated Sectors Count
Drive 2:
C5 Current Pending Sector Count
C6 Uncorrectable Sector Count
Should I be trying to get replacements because of...
Not too concerned about getting the fastest as I'm just looking for a drive for my future htpc build. Was going to get a really small drive but I decided that it might be best to go big and then do something like rip all my dvds to the drive and only have hd movies out in display while the rest...
When I say cheap, I mean less than $40 / year. I remember signing up for a service that was that much and I was pretty happy with it but that was several years ago. I don't plan to do much with it but use Gallery2
Set a root folder and then have sub folders for pictures for that main group? I want to share my pictures with my family from our recent trip to Disney. I have a Disney folder with subfolders for each day / park etc. The problem is that I can't seem to keep this structure in any of the sites...
I helped a friend redo his system but he had issues with using his keyboard / mouse after it was done because I used a usb keyboard/mouse combo to setup windows. I had to go over his place and use my usb keyboard while the ps/2 was connected just to get Windows to install the drivers
Now...
I was a little overzealous when peeling off the thin sticker layer on my evga video card. Because of that, the sticker won't actually stick to the surface anymore - at least not all of it. I want to remove the entire thing (sticker looks like crap anyway) but I would like to clean off the...
I want to replace all the ones I have now...
1. Some are too loud
2. CPU fan not affective
Currently have...
Noctua on heatsink
2 Lian Li fans
One Yate Loon fan at top that I can't switch (only a 20mm would fit)
Money not a real concern.
I worked on a friend's pc yesterday and everything worked just fine before leaving my place. Of course now when he tries to use it, neither his mouse or keyboard work. I made sure he checked he connected everything but Dell has everything color coded so it's idiot proof. Anyway, I would think...
I picked up a laptop for my business trip to Hong Kong. Price was good for what I got - a Sony VGN-NR220E. It's no way a top of the line laptop but I liked the look and specs considering the price.
But I have an issue with heat. I haven't really used the laptop as much but I'm getting a lot...
Could this be due to the case ports? I have a Asus Maximus which would have no USB 1 ports so I'm really confused at the moment. Why would I have any legacy USB 1 ports if my motherboard doesn't have any? Questions...
1. Anyway to confirm if the front case ports are working as USB1?
2...
Not sure what's going on as I never had the issue till I rebuilt the system for my bro using a older sata drive that I used have as my primary. Whatever I do, the IDE drive always show up as C:
Not a huge deal would like to get the Sata drive to show up as C: if it all possible. Tried doing...
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