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Computer stopped booting...I think?

Thank you, Ketchup! I had unplugged everything and left only the CPU cooler and case fans attached to try again this morning. All fans spun up as normal, and the power button's decorative LED lit up as it should. After reconnecting components one at a time, testing for another failure after...
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- Post #3
- Apr 22, 2018
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer stopped booting...I think?

Hoping that wise heads can give me some steps that I might try to try and bring my desktop PC back to life? I was just using a browser when the screen when black, the monitor went to its power saving mode and didn't come back to life as it normally would when I move the mouse. I then had to...
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- Apr 21, 2018
- boot power issues
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First Build, First-time Builder

Just a note of gratitude to those who helped me get past the confusion of buying my first new computer for a long time. It's now built, looking and working beautifully (the SSD is the revelation I hoped it would be, the U2412M gorgeous) and far from the struggle that using the old one had...
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- Post #24
- Sep 20, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Is the 8-bit panel spec for the U2412M a new thing, mfenn? I can only seem to find reviews that state it to be a 6-bit-with-trickery thing, e.g. Anandtech - U2412M Not of much consequence for me and my price level I guess - think I've been seduced by the bigger display and how it fits in with...
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- Post #22
- Aug 31, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

All parts ordered and on their way - alternative memory and I gave into the advice about a 2TB HDD. Still stuck on a monitor choice and the difference in price between two, both Dells. U2412M - and - U2312HM I can't see anything that's missing from the smaller model in terms of...
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- Post #20
- Aug 29, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Thanks I_N - I suspected as much. And coming from such an ancient system, I'm likely to be impressed enough with any SSD and the speed increase.
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- Post #18
- Aug 18, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Sorry mfenn, I should have made it clear that I already have the Windows disc, I only included it for completeness in case there were any possible compatibility issues. I did read a number of reviews of the 840 EVO, most complimentary and somewhat reassuring about the magic that Samsung...
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- Post #16
- Aug 17, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

I'm being greedy, mfenn :) Looks like I'm good to go with this then: CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZI30 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler Motherboard: MSI H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB)...
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- Post #13
- Aug 16, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Very kind, Sir...sure us newbies test your patience for that motto sometimes too! Thanks - reliability wins! Nope, no expansion cards here so anything like that would be a future purchase. I noticed that one you recommended previously, lehtv, doesn't have DisplayPort on it - would...
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- Post #11
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

@I_M: OK, I'll admit to another level of ignorance - why might I need PCI support that the H87M-Pro wouldn't give? A cursory check shows it to be about the same price too - is its smaller size the only difference that I'm likely to see? Also, I'd be sure to send back any defective monitor I...
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- Post #8
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Thanks so much, lehtv. That was a mistake on my part with the 750GB hard drive, now amended. I'd always had a 1TB-7200 in mind, with the possibility of buying more external storage later when necessary. The SSD thank you! I did read about NAND and the different types, but got kind of lost...
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- Post #5
- Aug 14, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Thanks very much for your reply. I don't know why I just assumed that Civ 4 or 5 would not be a major draw on resources for their graphics - possibly because it's one of the very few games I've any interest in playing. It's not important enough to make me spend any more on the build right now...
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- Post #3
- Aug 14, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build, First-time Builder

Hello, First, a congratulations and general 'thank you' for the good work done here - it's refreshing to see so much expertise shared so readily and less-than-knowledgeable newcomers made to feel welcome. I've been using my old Pentium 4 for over eight years, and would have done so happily for...
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- Aug 14, 2013
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Computer Building

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