troubleshooting

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Question My R7 250 turns off randomly

A few weeks ago while I was playing TF2 on my desktop PC, the screen suddenly went black and made a noise and stopped displaying an image. I looked at the PC and it was still on since the fans and lights were still on except the GPU fan so there I could tell that the GPU turned off but the PC...
- vixeko_
- Thread
- Nov 9, 2023
- amd radeon troubleshooting
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question New 5600X build only work with 1 memory stick, no matter which. Faulty CPU memory controller?

I bought a B550M Aorus Elite, a 5600X and 2x 8Gb of 3200 16-20-20-40 Netac Shadow RAM. All the other parts I'm keeping from my old PC (500W PSU, GTX 970, SSD). When I do some things that requires higher stress like gaming and decompressing video the PC suddenly shuts down. I can make it happen...
- Hougy
- Thread
- May 9, 2022
- troubleshooting
- Replies: 30
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Question R9 fury x artifacts!!!

My r9 fury x shows artifacts and I think i tried just about everything. I tried replacing the thermal paste, cleaning the whole gpu with wd-40, heat gun, lowering the clocks and voltages by close to 50% and still the same. If any of you can help i will be very thankful. Also the driver crashes...
- Dzy223
- Thread
- Jun 11, 2021
- gpu issues troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Question My PC shows troubleshoot error, how can I resolve it?

Hello, I'm facing an issue with my PC. It showing a troubleshooting error when I connect to Wi-fi. Please help, What to do! You posted in the wrong forum. esquared Anandtech Forum Director
- keithlaurance
- Thread
- Mar 16, 2021
- troubleshoot troubleshooting
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Solved! Problem after assembling my PC parts

Hello everyone, I have an Asus Desktop G11CD-K PC (the K is for Kabylake version) wich i disassembled to clean all its parts (including Graphic card fan, its Processor, CPU fan and replacing its thermal paste, and also its front components). After cleaning, I assembled it correctly, but to be...
- sohaieb
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2021
- cpu issues motherboard power supply troubleshoot troubleshooting
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question [CPU LED Solid Red] B450 Tomahawk won't output

Hi this was my first time building a PC, I connected everything, turned on the PSU and pressed the power button. My fans, graphics card, RAM, hardrive, etc. all come to life, but there is no output on my display and my keyboard and mouse don't receive any power. The CPU LED turns on, meaning...
- AletheiaY
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2020
- b450 ryzen troubleshooting
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question Computer Crashes with several programs open

I have a computer that I built several years ago that I use for work. The primary program that I use is a somewhat obscure CAD drafting program called Carlson Survey. Most of the time, my computer runs flawlessly, but sometimes when I have several programs open it crashes. I'm not sure crashes...
- guggas
- Thread
- Jun 19, 2020
- crashes help a brother out troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question PC has strange appcrashes and BSOD - extensive testing already done TEST details inside!

Okay so my pc has been filled with random BSODs and app crashes I want to tear my HAIR out because I have two weeks off to finally game! One of the most interesting issues is I cannot install PC games, always causes some kind of decompression issue... Copying over preinstalled games lets me...
- gfunk839
- Thread
- Nov 12, 2019
- bsod troubleshooting
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Barebones
Chrome searches redirecting

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, hopefully it is. A few days ago I've had an issue where I do a search in Chrome and instead of a Google search it redirects to some "Informationvine" nonsense. I can't seem to get it to stop. I've done the following: Reset browser to...
- Thunder 57
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2019
- troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Security
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What's that sound?

Hey everyone, Got a 2014 Nissan Murano with a horrible grinding sound. It's not a clicking or squeaking. It sounds like my muffler is dragging on the ground. It only seems to happen when I make sharp right turns and it's coming from the front driver side area. Any ideas? I've checked and...
- Freyll
- Thread
- Apr 30, 2019
- help! troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Garage
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Solved! Inconsistent computer crashes (restarts) when playing games.

The issue occurs when playing games, not necessarily under heavy load, but I believe it has always happened when playing games. I could be playing a game for hours multiple days in a row with no issues then suddenly it will shut down and restart, or i could be playing for 5 minutes after...
- SimpinAintEasy
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2019
- 3570k crash evga gtx 980 ti p8z77-v deluxe reboot troubleshooting
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Motherboards
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Question An Unusual Troubleshooting - Intel i5 4460

This might be a little long, but it's technically interesting and challenging for those interested. So I had been using the intel i5 4460 with a Asrock Z87M Pro4 motherboard for a little over 3 years, when out of the blue the display output went blank. On troubleshooting I got it down to a dead...
- prabhav17
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2019
- cpu gigabyte intel lga 1150 motherboard troubleshoot troubleshooting
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Replaced laptop battery and power cord, still no power?

I've got an Asus ROG FX502V that intermittently wouldn't charge, then stopped charging altogether. Replaced the battery, still won't boot, no indicator led's turn on, and no power being drawn according to my kill-a-watt meter. Replaced the cord/power supply, still no signs of life. Charging port...
- wafflestomper808
- Thread
- Oct 9, 2018
- hardware laptop power troubleshooting
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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ASUS B350-F Strix's RGB and orange LED light up but nothing else works?

Parts list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kJMPbj What I've done to try and fix it: I've tried rewiring everything, I've tried using another power supply, using different ram slots, and using different pcIE slots for the GPU. However, I still cannot get anything to post. The RGB on the...
- Foreverevil316
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2018
- amd asus b350 b350-f strix motherboard rog ryzen strix troubleshooting
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Digitalizing VHS Tapes - Troubleshooting

Hello, i really want to digitalize some vhs tapes for my family for christmas and I have all the stuff necessary to do so. Thing is: I don't get an image. I can hear the sound but i am just getting a black screen. I have a Sony SLV-SE800D1 and I bought a USB2.0 Video Grabber from LogiLink. I...
- Helene Dokter
- Thread
- Dec 20, 2017
- help retro tapes troubleshooting vhs vhs tapes
- Replies: 12
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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PC hanging at the POST = Mobo problem?

My build had been working well for the past few months. It's now hanging at the ASUS motherboard splash screen that says "Republic of Gamers" with the logo... and the "Press F2 or DEL to enter setup" Is this definitely a Motherboard issue? Meaning it's obviously got power, but it's not...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Oct 8, 2017
- motherboard issue troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mouse freezing issue solved Red Dragon Centrophorous

I had an issue in Windows 10 on my rig below where my mouse movement would randomly freeze for about half a second. I had checked DPC latency, process usage, etc. No unusually high RAM use. No unusually high CPU use. I asked myself what had changed with my set up that could have been the source...
- Headfoot
- Thread
- Jul 12, 2017
- freezing mouse troubleshooting
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Mice
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Broad stuttering issue following Nvidia driver installation

For anyone who can help, I very much appreciate your time! My system specs below: - Intel core i7 6700k - Asus ROG Strix Z270E motherboard - 32GB (2 x 16GB) Corsair DDR4-3000 Dominator Platinum Series RAM - Zotac Geforce 1080 ti AMP! Extreme edition - Samsung 960 EVO 500GB M2 SSD - EVGA...
- kcw84
- Thread
- Jun 17, 2017
- driver error stuttering troubleshooting
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Nvidia
XMP Not Working After Upgrading From 16GB to 32GB

Hi All! So I recently upgraded my rig from 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) to 32GB DDR4 (4x8GB). I am using Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 ram which OC's to 3000 Mhz. My motherboard is the ASUS Prime Z720-A. When I had the original setup of 16GB, just two sticks of 8GB each, I could use XMP on my...
- SoupyFlow
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- corsair ddr4 failure issue memory motherboard ram troubleshooting upgrade
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Reviving Desktop from Water Damage

Hey everyone! Long time lurker, these forums have some great technical content, but now I finally have a reason to post. No pun intended. My desktop is next to my window, and a week ago I forgot to close the window in a thunderstorm and got water on my motherboard. I walked into my room to the...
- ahalekelly
- Thread
- Mar 6, 2017
- debug post troubleshooting
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Video Card Issues- GTX 1070 Horizontal Lines, please help!

Hi, I have a brand new (2 week old) MSI GTX 1070 Gaming 8GB. It has worked great since I got it, but yesterday I started intermittently getting horizontal black and white lines flickering across the screen. It was only occurring on one of my monitors (ASUS 144Hz 1080p), so I switched out the...
- Niksterberg123
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2016
- flickering gtx1070 hardware troubleshooting
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Nvidia
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Modem/Router/Wifi questions

Okay so to make a long story short I have 100 mbps Internet, and for whatever reason have trouble streaming 4K content. I had an older ISP provided modem/router combo... I've since replaced it with an Arris SBG6700-AC. I have a Sony Bravia X810C which is obviously a 4k TV which supports 2160p...
- Spenok
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2016
- 5ghz arris help internet isp issues modem router troubleshooting wifi
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Networking
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[SOLVED]HP 2760p Battery Light Flashing and Fails POST

Hello all! Please review my description of the problem and feel free to advise, discuss, or brainstorm. HP 2760p convertible PC with the following specifications: CPU: Intel i5 (Cannot see which i5) Screen: Multitouch with Wacom Digitizer RAM: 4gb DDR3 HDD: 320GB This is all I know about the...
- Vortex6700
- Thread
- Sep 12, 2016
- amber battery battery light diagnosis flashing hewlett packard led troubleshooting won't boot
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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Computer shutting down during gameplay (possible overheat?)

Hello all, Recently my computer started shutting down during gameplay. It isn't the most demanding game (DotA 2), but it happens only when I play it. Less demanding games and everyday Windows use works normally. After 5-10 minutes, computer will turn on itself and go into Windows with no...
- Sashanski
- Thread
- Aug 20, 2016
- overheating shutdown solved troubleshooting
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Computer Building

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