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[SOLVED] Memory runs at single channel

On the startup screen a highlighted (brighter than the rest of script) shows up with the message "Memory runs at single channel) What does this mean??? Also this mobo has 3 channels with 3x512 mb...

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HP Pavilion dv6 notebook overheating

Re: http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...e-1004130.html Quote: Originally Posted by omendata (Post 6594665) Nvidia chips are notorious for it. I managed to sort a Dell D630 last weekend by sanding...

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Dying USB ports?

Hi, I have reason to believe that the USB ports on my motherboard are starting to die out. Everything I plug into them is not being recognized the first time I turn on the computer. I then have to...

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Motherboard keeps corrupting HDD partitions

CPU: i3-4330 Haswell Dual-Core 3.5GHz Mobo: Gigabyte Z87M-D3H Video: ATI Radeon HD7850 RAM: 8 GB OS: Windows 7, kubuntu This is a bit of a long story. A few weeks ago my SSD died so I figured I'd...

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Retention arm on cpu broken

title says all. CPU retention arm is broken, so the cpu can't sit properly. At least I think. I am kinda tech savvy, but when it comes to fixing something, I have no clue. So, How do I fix this?...

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CPU running hot even in idle

I have an i5 4690K that's running extremely hot (~80-90 C) even while idling, what could be the cause of this?

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New Chip

Looked at Intel's price list and their new super processor isn't listed yet. Just like the former ones, I guess there will be different versions of it. Anyone have any info on the price range?

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is it possible to power on/off pc via usb port?

Hi Is it possible to power on/off a windows pc/laptop from the usb port? No keyboard please! Any other hardware would be appreciated. But, it has to be small (cm/mm size) cause I don't have lots of...

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ATX power 2 problem

ATXPWR2 PROBLEM no display!blink led 1 times!!!. but when i remove the atx power 2 connector the board is turning on led is on... cpu fan is spinning!!but no display?

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Pros of Liquid cooling?

Hey guys, I have always ran air coolers in my builds, currently got a mammoth cooler master cooler, it cools my 4790k pretty well, but I am getting a bit bored of the size of the thing. When I dust out...

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Help with Motherboard Power Supply

Hello all everyone. I was hoping someone could help me with an issue I'm having. This is for the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard. Recently I purchased a barebones cpu and I had everything up and...

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i need help with a Core2Quad Processor

i'm trying to install this processor to my motherboard, which is supposedly compatible. when i turn on the pc it works for some minutes, then it just freezes. I've been told that i should adjust my ram...

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a crazy attempt in trying to fix a broken motherboard processor socket pin

So, i managed to accidentally break one of the pins in the socket on the motherboard, but i need an experienced person to help me, because this is a crazy idea: I thought...that even tho the pin is...

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replace old components after POST failure

Hi there I have a home built computer that was made in 2004. (built for me by a techie guy; i have a rudimentary understanding of what the parts are but no more than that, no ability to tinker with the...

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The book's advice

Hi everyone. I need the best and easy understanding book about hardware of computer. Basically about motherboard. Please help me:sad:

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The right CPU for an upgrade???

Hello everyone, I need a quick assistance on upgrading a HP small form factor dc7800. I would like to change the current CPU which is a Intel Core 2 duo to a Intel core i7 and also I would like to add...

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Asus P5N-D installing disk

This is what happens when trying to install drivers and utilities in window 7 64 Attached Thumbnails  

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Computer Restarts out of nothing

Hey guys, my computer restarts out of nothing. When I surf the internet, use word, use virtual box or install a program. it just shuts the PC down without warning and reboots. (no clean shut down, it's...

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Date and time not saving

Hi, i m facing a problem regarding date and time to saving in computer when i am switch on the computer its open the BIOS setting after saving the time in BIOS when i again switch on computer same...

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[SOLVED] Asrock Mobo USB 3.0 rear ports not working

Hi all, Got a Asrock B75 PRO3-M mobo. Just installed a new SSD with Win 7 64bit on my PC, and reinstalled everything from scratch. However, just realized the two rear USB3.0 ports won't work no matter...

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