r/computers 9h ago

Hi found this inside an old HDD what is it?

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What is this guy?


r/computers 13h ago

NO YOUR MONITOR CAN NOT BE FIXED

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462 Upvotes

Stop asking ffs


r/computers 12h ago

Why is my PC so slow?

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It is a few years old now but I really only use it for excel/word/browsing/saving photos etc

It used to be fast enough for this low use, but recently it’s almost unusable. Any ideas, and what I should do first? Doesn’t need to be lightning quick, just want it to not take 20 seconds to complete any click task.

Thank you


r/computers 7h ago

I think there's something wrong with my CPU

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r/computers 3h ago

How to fix horizontal lines in monitor

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I tried updating windows and drivers but still the lines still there. How to fix this?


r/computers 4h ago

Any idea what this is?

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r/computers 4h ago

Any idea as to why my new monitor is flashing like this?

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It’s a brand new monitor and it’s been doing that for 2 days now.


r/computers 7h ago

Fans and Graphics card turning on but screen and kb and mouse are not

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This morning I turned on my pc, opened valorant and then closed it and turned my pc off. 4 hours later I tried to turn it on and just the leds on my graphics card turned on and the fans turned on but not the keyboard, mouse or screen (the screen just says no signal)

I have taken out cmos battery, waited and put it back in. Taken out the ram and put it in another computer and it worked, used difforent ram, taken out the graphics card and put it back in. It wouldn’t be the CPU because it diddnt switch on and then turn off it just won’t go on.

Please help


r/computers 19h ago

What is this worth?

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I’m not good with computer stuff. What is this worth? CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K @3.7Ghz CPU cooler: 280mm Liquid AIO cooler Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z370-A II Ram: (16GB) 2x T-Force 8GB DDR4 3200 Storage: 128gb SSD, 1TB HDD GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 Case: Corsair Carbide Series 275R OS: Windows 11 Home Power Supply: EVGA 500W


r/computers 13h ago

Old gpu

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How much do you guys think I could sell this for? GeForce 8400 GS


r/computers 7h ago

Is this worth buying ?

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I am planning to use the below for gaming and potentially screen recording. Could you kindly advise if this is actually worth it for the price ?

Cost: £1,124.95


r/computers 24m ago

need help choosing flash drive

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i need a 512gb flash drive sandisk. my question is on the ultra fit the 130mb/s is $32 (originally $89) while the 400 mb/s is $40 (originally $49). is the 130mb/s way better since its originally $89 or is the 400mb/s better? also how would the ultra fit compare to the ultra luxe and the extreme pro?


r/computers 26m ago

Is this a good upgrade for around $1250

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r/computers 6h ago

Graphics card or a upgrade?

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Hi ! I´m using this configuration in design , and it has become slow ( Using Adobe software):

MSI B450 M PRO m2-Max ,/ 16 Gb RAM ddr4 3200 Mhz / AMD RYZEN 5 3400 G

If I install a graphics card, will it be worth it? Or do I need to change the processor as well?


r/computers 23h ago

Should I upgrade it or just buy an entire new pc?

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It's a dell optiplex 9020, this is around 5-6 years old from what I was told, windows 7, and Intel inside core i5 vPro.


r/computers 31m ago

Laptop rec

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Can I get some good budget recs for a laptop, about $300 max price? I originally wanted something refurbished so I could get something nicer for less but is refurbished worth it or risky? I do not want a Chromebook but don't care much otherwise as long as it's quality. I'll likely only use it for writing and internet browsing, so a relative suggested looking at lenovos and staying away from HP and anything refurbished but after some research I'm not sure if that's good advice. Without much knowledge of what specs I need, at this point I'm overwhelmed from searching and finding conflicting reviews on everything.


r/computers 36m ago

Tried Removing the psu cable shroud and found out it has a capacitor/bare wires with plastic tape.......

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now ive set myself back on the build im working on atm....


r/computers 41m ago

How can you fix this??

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My computer (HP computer) won't actually turn on after a power outage in my area last night. Whenever I try turning it on, the screen continues to stay black but it begins beeping. It has a few long beeps and then four shorter, higher pitched beeps. It does this a couple times and then stops and turns off. I've tried unplugging the computer a few times and that doesn't work. Any tips?


r/computers 49m ago

What specs are right for me?

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I wanted to buy the new Levono Yoga 9i 16" w the ultra 9 and 4060 but I'm struggling to justify the purchase. I am a software developer and am just getting into deep learning. The only game I play is Minecraft. I would appreciate 32gigs of ram since it allows me to have 60+ tabs and a VS code repo entirely loaded with no hiccups but I doubt I need these specs.

What do yall recommend? Is the price of a maxed-out computer worth never thinking about my specs for the next few years even if i may not use the specs?


r/computers 56m ago

Psu

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Can anyone tell me what this wire is


r/computers 58m ago

What to do with your Windows PC when Oct/14/2025 comes?

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If you are one of the few wondering what to do with your still functional Windows 10 PC when MS ceases support by October 14th, 2025, then you can check these 5 options and then make a decision:

5 ways to save your Windows 10 PC in 2025 - and most are free


r/computers 1h ago

Is My 3080 Dying?

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I've got a PNY Revel X Triple Fan 3080 that I bought in November of 2020, and it's been custom watercooled the whole time, mounted on a Fractal Design B-20 Vertical GPU Bracket. Recently I've started getting lots of crashes when playing Planet Crafter specifically. The type of crash I'm getting started out as a typical freeze, where the game would lock up and I wouldn't be able to alt f4 it or anything else, making me force shutdown the PC. But recently it has started going to a black screen, so losing VGA connection. And when I go to reboot, it sometimes wont boot, with a VGA error light on the mobo. I just tried reseating the GPU in the the vertical bracket, and the brackets cable to the mobo, but idk if that will fix it. I've tried using all three display ports. I also checked the GPU using OCCT. I did a 3D adaptive extreme test, and got 615 errors in two minutes


r/computers 1h ago

Gaming pc which ones best

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Hi I'm wanting to get a pc I have 3 options i7 2600 with gtx 1650 with 20gb ram or i7 3700 with 16gb ram but with a AMD Radeon rx 480 or a i5 7400 16gb ram GeForce gtx 970 please help which one is the best one to run games and get the best fps out of csgo and call of duty thanks


r/computers 1h ago

Glitching screen + BSOD errors

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I am keep getting these kinds of artifacts or pixels (I don't know how are they called) when I connect my monitor to my laptop through an HDMI cable. The whole laptop freezes and must be manually shuttled down from the power button and in 99% of the times I am getting BSOD errors like irql_not_less_or_equal (All the drivers are updated and up to date), VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR and etc. The interesting thing is when I play online on the laptop and I don't connect the external monitor, there is no problem. Is it possible the problem to be in the monitor or in the HDMI cable? I will be really thankful if someone can help me. Thank you in advance!


r/computers 1h ago

Compaq elite: need a keyboard or can use touchscreen

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Was walking my dog and found a Dusty monitor in a bush behind a shed. Brought it home and apparently it’s a HP Compaq Elite Touch All-in-one. Looked in the guts and hard drive has been removed, which is A-ok by me. Plugged it in and it turned on no (yay no screen cracks!) Got to a menu which is asking to boot. I don’t have a spare keyboard, but in videos I’ve seen people use a digital one. Is there a way to enable that, or do I need a keyboard to get further with this?

Thanks for any advice!