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Question X-99 Pro 00 post code after attempting to wake from sleep

Power went out early this morning. Put my PC into standby because UPS battery was draining. Power came back on few minutes later, try waking PC back up....post code stuck at 00. Pulled CMOS battery, reseated ram, same. When I power up it will turn on for a second, power down and then attempt to...
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- Jan 20, 2021
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Question Win 10 1903 update really crushed performance, Haswell-E

Just an update on this issue... I spent two months trying to solve the problem with no success. This morning I decided to try turning off spectre/ meltdown microcode patch for Windows. Wah-la, problem solved. No more lag switching chrome tabs. No more stuttering Youtube videos. Windows in...
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- Post #6
- Mar 1, 2020
- Forum: Windows
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Question Win 10 1903 update really crushed performance, Haswell-E

So the 1903 update wasn't available for this chipset until around mid September when I installed it. Ever since I've been just getting horrid performance in Windows in general, apparently much slower drive read speeds even on an SSD. For instance switching to a different Chrome tab will take a...
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- Dec 31, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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Spoiled by IPS...

I built a new machine a few ago yet I'm still using my ancient Core2 Quad machine every day because web browsing looks so horrendous on the new machine's Asus VG248QE. My old machine I have an Asus VS239 and the colors as well as viewing angle blow the VG248QE out of the water for non-gaming...
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- Aug 6, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Displays
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Looking for nice wide, deep computer desk

Welp I ended up going with the Linnmon and Alex drawer. I like it so far. Adding the Kallax shelves on the other end would be sweet but looks like I'm just barely out of room, it would make the entire width less than 2 inches over 6 ft. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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- Post #24
- Aug 5, 2018
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Looking for nice wide, deep computer desk

I did see this before, I'm not sure why I passed on it the first time. It's kinda silly that the drawers are the most expensive part, but you know for $156 delivered to my door I think we have a winner.
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- Post #6
- Jul 25, 2018
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Looking for nice wide, deep computer desk

I need a nice big desk (at least 5 ft) with lots of legroom for my new house. The pic below is a desk I found on CL and exactly what I'm looking for, but it's too far out of town for me to deal with picking up not owning a truck. I'd really like to keep it $150 or less and and should have at...
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- Jul 25, 2018
- Replies: 27
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Wired ethernet PC causing Wifi camera to disconnect

For shiggles I unplugged ethernet from Win 10 PC and woke it up. Still happened. Router was plugged into a surge protector that has another surge protector plugged in which powers Win 10 PC. Plugged router into surge on my UPS, problem no longer occurs. I guess the power draw from the PC was...
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- Post #3
- Apr 25, 2018
- Forum: Networking
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Wired ethernet PC causing Wifi camera to disconnect

Two PCs on my network (Win 7 and Win 10) both wired to Linksys e4200 router. Amcrest security camera connected via Wifi. Whenever I turn on my Windows 10 PC, the camera gets disconnected from Wifi and is inaccessible from any device until it's reconnected again which takes a few minutes. In my...
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- Apr 10, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Confusion over Win 10 activation after motherboard swap

That's the thing, I don't have an account and never even knew about it...so wondering what kind of issues I'm going to run into.
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- Post #3
- Jun 24, 2017
- Forum: Windows
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Confusion over Win 10 activation after motherboard swap

So MB died in my machine and will need to be replaced. Probably going with a different brand this time. I never created a Microsoft account on the machine, so I'm a bit at a loss as to what's going to happen after MB swap. On the machine, Win 10 was an upgrade from Win 7 Pro DVD. Someone told...
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- Jun 24, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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Asus X99 Pro w/ 5820k not posting after BSOD

Zero RPM Fan Mode, fan doesn't spin unless psu is under heavy load. If computer won't post, can't get to dump file. Not sure I even have an SSD enclosure but doubt any useful information could be provided other than the whea_uncorrectable_error which can be looked up online. Need to determine if...
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- Post #3
- Jun 23, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Asus X99 Pro w/ 5820k not posting after BSOD

Had computer on standby, woke it up and almost immediately got "whea_uncorrectable_error" bluescreen. After it collected info, computer restarted but would not post. Q-code LED stuck at 00. BIOS reset accomplished nothing. The WHEA bsod seems to be related to cpu voltage as far as I can tell...
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- Jun 23, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Possible damage to CPU surface?

Update! Installed new cooler and she's runnin as cold as ever. Can't even push her past 44C, mind you this CPU is overvolted to 1.4v! Might be time to jack her back up to 3.3ghz, tuned her down a couple years ago to 3.0ghz because of summer heat. Just can't figure out what I did to the old HSF...
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- Post #8
- Jun 21, 2017
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Possible damage to CPU surface?

Fan is consistently pushing 2000rpm. Must have done something to the heatsink, either damaged the fins that connect to the mount or possibly a heat pipe. Heatsink seems to be making proper contact withe CPU, and I checked all the mounts to make sure I didn't pop one out. Either way I imagine...
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- Post #5
- Jun 19, 2017
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Possible damage to CPU surface?

Rockin an old Q6600 w/ Arctic 7 Freezer Pro for media PC. The fan bearings tend to make some squealing noise... if I tap on the fan with a screwdriver handle it tends to make the squealing go away for awhile. Tapped on it today, admittedly a little harder than I should have because I was a bit...
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- Jun 18, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What store has the largest selection of cell phone batteries?

Fairly desperate. I found one on eBay but it will take at least a week to get here. Phone will hold a charge to about 75% then starts dropping dramatically. Also afraid of explosions, ha. I figure if I could find one locally I'll have a spare when eBay one gets here. Do have a couple Batteries...
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- Post #4
- May 7, 2017
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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What store has the largest selection of cell phone batteries?

The battery on my Galaxy J7 is pooin' the bed, goin through a real struggle trying to find a new one since it's not a hugely popular phone. Found one on eBay but won't be here till the end of next week, nothing on Amazon that's primeable. Not able to really google much of where I could buy a...
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- May 5, 2017
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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How to make sure I have Win 10 reserved?

The compatibility report is the second image. For redactedand giggles I did uninstall Corsair Link, not that it should make a goddamn difference. redactedmicrosoft, I'll just go steal a copy somewhere if I actually need to when the time comes to upgrade. No profanity allowed on the tech...
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- Post #7
- Jul 11, 2016
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to make sure I have Win 10 reserved?

As you can see, the check says no while the report says yes. Windows upgrade says I can upgrade but it seemingly wants to download the whole thing again, even though I can see the install in C:\$WINDOWS.~BT.
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- Post #4
- Jul 11, 2016
- Forum: Operating Systems
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How to make sure I have Win 10 reserved?

I have to say that the Win 10 upgrade tool is being quite dumb with me. I chose the 'Download now, upgrade later' option and it seemed to have dl Win 10...but now it's claiming that my system isn't eligible for the upgrade even though the report says my system is fine. All I'm trying to do is...
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- Jul 10, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Operating Systems
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FO4 pre-order conundrum...

I really want to pre-order FO4 from Bethesda site to get the free Great War t-shirt. However, as far as I can tell you can only get a physical copy that ships on Nov 10th. It'd be nice if they offered a digital version, or e-mailed you the steam code on the 10th but I'm told they don't. This...
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- Oct 23, 2015
- Replies: 23
- Forum: PC Games
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Looking for some type of mini receiver that has HDMI

Nope, speakers are self powered...no amplification necessary. This is why I'm hoping for something that's not an actual receiver as it's not needed. Currently it's HDMI -> TV -> Speakers, just looking to do HDMI -> *Somethinghere* -> Speakers and TV without spending $250.
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- Post #3
- Apr 30, 2015
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Looking for some type of mini receiver that has HDMI

I picked up some powered speaker for my HTPC setup, however if I want to use them for music I need to turn on my TV as HDMI out is running from PC to TV and sound output going to speakers. I've seen receivers out there that are HDMI capable but they're $200-$300 range. Is there any cheaper...
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- Apr 30, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Force hostnames to resolve via VPN DNS

Ha IT helpdesk, I could only wish. We all work for home, anytime there's an issue we're expected to just solve it ourselves. Honestly don't see myself working for this shitpiece much longer.
- skeedo
- Post #4
- Mar 16, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Force hostnames to resolve via VPN DNS

Going to try and keep this as simple as possible. My work recently made changes to our VPN which seems to have really screwed DNS resolution. I'm using Win 7 + OpenVPN. Prior to the changes, server host names would resolve internally and websites would resolve externally. This is the way it...
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- Mar 16, 2015
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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Different refresh rates with monitor + TV possible?

Welp, it looks like it's freakin Evga Precision that was causing all this crap! What a crock, I can't even begin to understand it at all. Games run flawlessly but I play a video and Win 7 acts like it just inhaled half a pound of bath salts. What tipped me off is this was happening even after...
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- Post #4
- Mar 8, 2015
- Forum: Displays
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Unreal Touranment 4 update

Omg thanks for this, installing now! There was a point in my life where all I did was play UT2K4. I was so disappointed with UT3, it's time for Epic to redeem themselves.
- skeedo
- Post #11
- Mar 7, 2015
- Forum: PC Games
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Different refresh rates with monitor + TV possible?

Have my VG248QE @144Hz (DVI link) and HDMI out going to Sony Bravia @60Hz with extended desktop. Anytime I play a game it freezes within about 5 seconds and I have to close it. If I try playing a video through Wmp Win 7 just starts completely flaking out and I'm not able to play the video...
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- Mar 7, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Displays
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Should I RMA my GTX 980?

Welp after dialing back the GPU 50Mhz I played all day yesterday without a single crash so I guess this game just can't handle the default GPU clock. Wasn't worth attempting to going back to stock CPU speed, if Firestrike and 30 hours of FC4 gameplay can handle the OC then anything should be...
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- Post #15
- Mar 4, 2015
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Should I RMA my GTX 980?

Highly doubtful it's the CPU, I was checking Event viewer and I did get the Nvlddmkm error before I even overclocked. Furthermore I've had some pretty long stress tests in AIDA64 as well without issue. One thing I don't like is how the card will go boost mode with the other games, 1328Mhz GPU...
- skeedo
- Post #5
- Mar 2, 2015
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Should I RMA my GTX 980?

Built my new system about 2 weeks ago on Friday the 13th, lucky me. I keep getting the dreaded 'Display driver Nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered' error. Thing is, I only get this error playing Swtor and Swtor only. Not a single crash in FC4, Dragon Age, Futuremark...
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- Mar 2, 2015
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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How to adjust bass for Realtek HD audio?

First build ever where I'm using onboard audio believe it or not, already having my doubts because I seemingly can't adjust the bass. I have no tone control like I do with SB card on other computer. The Googles seem to point to Realtek Audio Manager to adjust bass, however this is no longer...
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- Feb 21, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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What 144hz monitor should I get?

I picked up the VG248QE for my new build and I gotta say I'm not impressed either. I've screwed with the settings to no end and just can't get it to look right in both games and web browsing. Custom color profiles haven't done a thing for me, I ended up reverting back to Windows default...
- skeedo
- Post #18
- Feb 18, 2015
- Forum: Displays
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Stumped for speaker setup

Yes I can switch the output of my PC to go thru the HDMI output to my TV, and TV has plenty of sound outputs. I would like some more recommendations for speakers or sound bars though. I don't have a lot of room for speakers so a soundbar up on the wall along with a subwoofer would be ideal.
- skeedo
- Post #4
- Jan 2, 2015
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Stumped for speaker setup

I treat my PC as an Htpc for the fact that I have hdmi running into TV to watch movies/ netflix etc. I've been relying on PC speakers for sound, and after moving into a new apartment, I just can't deal with it anymore mostly because my PC speakers are off to the left of my couch on my computer...
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- Dec 31, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Trouble deciding on cooling for new build

Good point. I can't justify paying $200 more for 200Mhz though, the plan is to upgrade to the 8 core whenever they get a lot cheaper. Nice to see you have the same MB I'll be getting. Honestly I think I'm going to go with an H80i, seems to suite my purpose. I'll just have to overnight a new...
- skeedo
- Post #9
- Dec 31, 2014
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Trouble deciding on cooling for new build

Welp these questions still remain: Can I get to 4.0Ghz or more on air? How long could I expect a AIO cooler, likely Corsair, to last?
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- Post #7
- Dec 30, 2014
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Trouble deciding on cooling for new build

Puttin together a new machine soon and I really can't decide what I want for cooling. Going with I7-5820K and Fractal R4 case. I'd like to OC the chip to at least 4Ghz. I need cooling that is virtually maintenance free and long lasting, this is why I'm skeptical about water cooling. The...
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- Dec 29, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Need to start shopping for a new case...

ATX is fine, like I said just goin for a mid tower...full just takes up way too much space.
- skeedo
- Post #7
- Nov 5, 2014
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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