Questions tagged [pc]
PC is an abbreviation for personal computer. Use this tag for questions about PCs as a whole. Do not use this tag along with the [desktop] or [laptop] tags.
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Car Radio with Android
I'm searching for a Car Radio with Android as a complete system. The Car Radio should support USB-Debugging via the PC.
Is there such a Car Radio?
Thanks.
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Which PSU to get for very low power draw?
I'm building a very low power HTPC. I'd like to make it as efficient as possible. The components I've chosen (a low power Atom mobo/CPU, a single SO-DIMM and an SSD) should idle at around 10W if not ...
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Corded mouse with burst function and switchable scroll wheel
I am looking for a new mouse (for work and gaming). It should have a burst function (lots of clicks while clicking a button) and a scroll wheel which works similar like the one from the Logitech M500, ...
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PC protection from cold and moisture. Recommendations
I need to put a PC in a non-heated and non-cooled sawmill (I have my reasons). I need it to work during working hours. Sawmill is located in a climate zone where winter temps could be as low as -20C ...
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PS5/PC Audiomixer
I have a PS5, a PC, Speakers and a Headset. I'm looking for a device to connect all these together. I want to hear the audio of PS5 and PC at the same time with my Headset or Speakers. A button to ...
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A motherboard to fit with these components
I'm a total rookie when it comes to hardware tech news, so I'm relying on userbenchmark.com to choose stuffs. Here are the core modules of the rig I'm building:
CPU: core i3 9100F
GPU: GTX 1650S (...
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webcam with good microphone for low-volume voice for Chromebook and Windows PC
I am looking for recommendations for a webcam with good microphone for low-volume voice for Chromebook and Windows PC.
Intended use: Zoom meetings.
Audio: The person using it speaks in soft (low ...
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<Custom liquid pc cooling> which pump I need for my loop?
I have years of experience with aircooled systems and i have build about 10 systems in my life, but now is time to upgrade my own system for first time in 6 years and im going to go all out with water ...
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How to upgrade my Hardware
Over the next month, I want to upgrade/renew my setup.
My current setup is kind of old:
Mainboard: EVGA Classified SR-X
CPU: 2x Xeon E5-2630 Hexa-Core @2,3GHz
RAM: 20GB DDR3
GPU: INNO3D GeForce GTX ...
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KXRORS S300 PCIe x16 riser cable size?
I wonder if anyone knows what's the size of the PCIe 3.0 Riser cable included with the case?
I bought this case and turns out, my Motherboard and GPU are PCIe 4.0. I'm thinking about buying a PCIe 4....
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Workstation or smartphone
I'm in a dilemma with a decision. Should I sell my pc work station that I don't fully utilize for a good smart phone?
I generally only do web browsing and YouTube watching. Sporadic document editing. ...
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Seeking Advice on Optimal Computer Configuration for Machine/Deep Learning: CPU, GPU, and VRAM Considerations
I'm diving into the exciting world of machine and deep learning, and I could really use your expertise. I'm in the process of putting together a computer configuration that's tailor-made for these ...
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Server Recommendation for windows server 2022
I'm new to maintaining users. As we currently don't have an active directory server on-prem, everything is in the cloud currently with Azure.
I'm looking to buy a Dell Server for Windows 2022 Domain ...
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Better laptop than M2 macbook air for the same price in 2022?
I'm going to computer sciences studies for the next few years. I have around 1800€ (1€ = 1$) to spend in a labtop. It needs to be portable and powerful. Everyone is saying that Apple is overprice, so ...
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HP prebuild PC for home NAS
I want to make a home NAS PC and have an option to buy cheap (like in lines of 10-15€) HP PC:
HP 280 G1MT (4GB, i3-4160, 180W, 3 SATA slots) from 2016
HP Pro 3500MT (4GB, i3-3240, 300W, 4 SATA slots) ...
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Getting case fan speed from GPU temperature
In my current setup, the case fans are controlled using the CPU temperature, however, this is not the correct metric since GPU is generally hotter and is used more. I know that it is not possible to ...
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which graphics card from the list is the best?
which graphics card from the list is the best for old games?
which graphic card is the most powerful?
|type| memory |pci | standards ...
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mini pc as dev server - specs?
I want a new no-noise dev server (LEMP); and I wonder what specs I should go for, how to narrow the search.
I currently use an old budget Laptop (Asus K53U) with an AMD C-50@800MHz, 1x2GB Samsung DDR3-...
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Connect PC 4k 60FPS to TV over range
I am about to move into my new appartment and I have to following problem:
I will have my desktop pc in my office room and would like to connect my 4k TV (LG, 2018 model) to my pc for some gaming on ...
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Should choose 32Inch or 27Inch for 2K WQHD PC Monitor?
I going to buy a Monitor, this gonna be my first monitor so I plan to get a monitor that could output Above Average Visual Experience.
Main Requirements:
2K WQHD (2560 x 1440 Resolution)
Refresh ...
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What's the appropriate hardware to use VTK-based applications?
I am developing applications VTK-based similar to Paraview or those for Windows OS. Currently, I am having trouble with the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS) since the screen shows noise (random colored ...
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Intel® Core™ i5-8269U Processor has memory of LPDDR3-2133
I'm building a laptop. Don't ask why I just am. Im looking for memory chips for my Intel® Core™ i5-8269U Processor. I am so confused. I don't know what lpddr3 chips to get for 16gb of ram. Im leaning ...
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Two motherboards, same case, how best to proceed with GPU options? (Upgrade vs Replace)
I recently obtained an i7 8700k that is sitting at 5.0ghz without even trying under a D15s, all on an ASUS ROG Maximus Hero with 32GB of G.Skill TridentZ. This was to replace my 4.78 Ghz i7 2600k ...
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Media computer / NAS with HDMI
What I am trying to achieve :
Stream media to my TV using the least possible amount of devices.
What I currently own :
A Western Digital MyCloud Ex 2 Ultra NAS, and I am somewhat happy/unhappy ...
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2-in-1 (detachable keyboard) for office work with good multitasking ability
Enough RAM/processor for multitasking (mainly Office + multitab internet surfing)
Preferably Android system
supports 3g
Budget (up to 300 euros, a little bit more would be fine)
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Pen Only Tablet
are there any tablets which do not allow for the user to typing using fingers, only a pen, Because I want to have a tablet running XP where I can use lying down to type word docs and bug test apps.
I ...
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Advanced Passive Cooling Solution Needed (for Xeon Phi)
Premise
I have seen interesting external vacuum/clamp on coolers that are mounted on laptops to cooldown the hot air around the fan as seen here. As laptops don't have liquid cooling, this seems to ...
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Mount 3 to 6 HDD and 2 SSDs in Corsaair 4000d for NAS
I am looking for a case to build DIY NAS server from my old Dell D19m. Ideally, I would want to fit 3 to 6 HDDs and 1 to 2 SSDs.
I seem to have three ways:
Can I somehow fit 4 HDDs and 1 SSD in Dell ...
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Which motherboard should I choose?
I want to build a custom pc that can support i9-13900K and RTX 4090 in future as I'm a 3D artist, and a stock trader.
But for now I want a pc for stock trading, which can support i5, and 32GB/64GB RAM....
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Based on relevant experience, what are some good laptop recommendations for someone studying data engineering and is intending to get AWS certified?
My friend has recently started studying a university program in data engineering and is intending to get AWS certified. They are planning on taking various related courses and boot camps to further ...
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A "pad" for note-taking, primarily
To prepare for college, I'm looking for a 2-in-1/tablet that will mainly serve as a notebook to write on. The device must:
Have a (secured) pen/stylus. A full-sized pen is preferred to a thin, tiny ...
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Using Edge Gateway as a "Box" PC
For a project I needed a box style PC with a small amount of processing power as it's required to run a debian virtual machine, this machine will be processing data from a range of accelerometers ...
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A method for holding down a keyboard key for a long period of time
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I play Path of Exile and other games like it. In it, you point your mouse at a specific location and click to move your character there. You can hold the button down to constantly move your ...
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No Signal on Startup / Q-Code 69 / System Agent DXE Initialization is Started
Specs:
Corsair Vengeance DDR5 2x16 GB RAM
Asus z790-e gaming wifi
i7 13700k
Dark Power 12 1000W
My PC suddenly froze after about 2 months in use, and after that I would just get no signal on startup ...
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Hexagonal socket for 6-32 screws
Can you recommend hexagonal socket (with 1/2 square or 1/4 hexagonal fixation) for 6-32 screws (standard PC screws) ? In particularm which size is needed ? 5.5mm or 6mm or what ?
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Send phone call command from PC to landline phone without Internet
I have a client who has NO INTERNET, and wants to connect his landline business phone to the computer, just to dial numbers direct from computer.
For example: He has in the computer a list of phone ...
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Can these products protect a pc from emp jamming during work?
My sister's boyfriend lives in a bad neighborhood. He creates graphics on canva. Unfortunately, he is going through hell due to emp jamming. He is looking for a cost efficient and easy to use solution....
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smallest pc case for mini-itx
Have a mini ITX ASROCK motherboard at 6.7 inches square. And existing tower is using a traditional ATX form factor power supply, 400 watt or thereabouts.
I want to transplant the motherboard to a new ...
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Not so expensive but decent motherboard for amd 5600G APU
Some online video recommended motherboards like:
Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) Motherboard
MSI MAG B550M Mortar Gaming Motherboard, Micro-ATX
But they look little to extra expensive for me and ...
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Industrial grade panel PC with a touch screen, built in GPIO and maybe even 24v switching (2 amps)
What have I done?
I've created a prototype for a system that detects the presence of an item on a conveyor, scans a barcode to the side of it and sprays it with a mix of colors by activating one or ...
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Is the latest 2021 Pavilion Gaming Desktop Computer a rip off?
I found a pc for 1200 bucks. But the specs seem off. only 400W power supply. bad processor. not enough ram. but I'm not sure if I'm just overthinking the quality of the pc. After all it is a nice gpu.
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Hardware (PC parts) slotting website
I am in a need of any kind of simulation website/software that can allow a person to slot in the right parts in a PC.
For example, if you put in RAM where a graphics card should be, there would be an ...
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Gaming pc configuration
I am trying to get the best feasible PC for gaming purposes.
My budget is 1000€, so I went to a shop that gave me a 1800€ PC configuration.
The one they provide is:
The price of the one with Nvidia ...
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Not so expensive desktop parts (processor and gpu) recommendation
I currently have Dell 7570 15" laptop. Upgraded with 16 GB RAM, 4 GB 940MX graphics card and i7 8th gen processor.
But still my laptop struggles in playing games at even medium settings and a ...
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Wait to buy a PC or buy now?
My PC died two days ago. Now I'm not sure if I should wait for a new generation of PC parts or get a new PC right away.
I have a budget of €1,5k - 2k and I'm only using the PC for gaming.
At the ...
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Mainboard / CPU / RAM for multiple chrome instances
I need to build a system that runs multiple chrome web browsers simultaneously. I am now trying to determine the optimal CPU/RAM performance ratio.
I have already figured out that each instance ...
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What is the cheapest 4k GPU for developer machine
My manager bought me a 4k display that is perfectly fine except that I have signifiant laggs on my current i7-7700 integrated GPU, such as delay in displaying input device actions, slowed AERO ...
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Best Computer Monitor under 150$
I am planning to buy a monitor, I wish to connect it with my laptop ( as a second screen). I searched the internet and couldn't find any decent monitor which fulfills my requirements. I will be ...
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Adjust fade on pc
I know this question is vague but I'm trying to find a way to connect regular speakers with red and black connectors to my PC and be able to adjust fade (front and back), in addition to balance, for ...
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Recommended computer for PUBG
Recommended computer for PUBG (budget $900)；
I hope the price performance is high.
Thank you very much for your advice.
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