Matching RAM?
I have 4GB of Apacer DDR3 1333 Mhz and I want to get 4GB more. Do I need to: 1) get the same brand 2) go for another 1333 or can I go 1600? I think what happens in such cases is that the 1600 stick...
View Articlewill this work for a Desktop?
looking for an SSD for my desktop. I was wondering if this will work. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...ps/1661028.p?skuId=1661028&productCategoryId= my mobo...
View ArticleM.2 compatibility help?
I've just heard about M.2 slots for SSDs and its blown my mind, Firstly the speeds and then the amount of different form factors they come in. The prices seem to have fallen to a reasonable level now....
View Articleinstalling game to multiple drives
my computer is very limited in space, so i decided id put my programs and games on flash drives, although I have come to be aware that it's not a simple thing to do with some programs, probably this...
View ArticleHD making weird sound on idle. Is it failing?
It started 3 days ago on my laptops hd out of nowhere, I thought it would go away but it persists. Here is some info from HD Tune Pro I took. https://puu.sh/wGiKE/dab99a324d.png...
View ArticleHDD from 1 old comp to another old comp?
I have a computer that I bought under the pretense I was getting better parts (specifically the GPU). I have an older computer with all around better specs but the hard drive is toast. Is it possible...
View ArticleProblem copying large video files to an external hard drive
I have a Seagate external hard drive that is 1.36 To and NTFS, that is connected to my laptop via a usb cable and that I haven't used so much since I bought it (about 2 years ago). I sometimes put...
View ArticleServer vs PC RAM?
I see a lot of folks on ebay selling server RAM. Some of the deals are quite sweet so I'm wondering what's the difference between server and PC RAM and is there any way I could get server RAM to work...
View ArticleError : C:\ Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe"
Hi to all forum mates, As soon I am online on the task bask bar i see an icon and goes out within seconds which is as follow:- C:\ Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" Please inform...
View Articleacomdata driver????
So I have an acomdata external hard drive that I have not plugged in to a computer for at least 6 or 7 years. When I plug it in to my pc it says the driver is out of date, where can I find the download...
View ArticleFormatting a WD Drive
OK, this is weird. I have 2 passport external hd's and I'm trying to format them. Unfortunately I cannot find the format selection when I highlight the drive in Explorer and right click on the mouse...
View ArticleMemory matching
What are the odds that this http://www.ebay.com/itm/8GB-DDR3-PC...960009?hash=item5d6675e189:g:xSkAAOSwyKxXgJt6 would jibe with my DDR3 4GB Apacer 1333MHz and work with no problems? I understand it...
View Articletrying to clone my hdd to my ssd.
so i have a wd black edition 500gb hdd and i want to clone it to my sandisk ssd 480 gb.there is only about 40gb used on the wd black.the wd is only for a clone backup so i dont mind losing enough space...
View ArticleOld WD Hard Drive Spins up, does not click
I had an old HD that would not power up, so I replaced the PCB with the exact same model and now it powers on! Yay! The only problem is the hard drive does not click at all, the motor just runs, but...
View ArticleSell my ddr4 ram for slower ram good idea?
I currently have 16gb of ram, but it is not enough, i use virtual-box so my ram hits 16gb quite often, I have 2 sticks of 8gb for total of 16gb...
View ArticleRAM running under speed
I have an Apacer 4GB DDR3 1333MHz and I just realized that in task manager under performance in the memory tab it says speed 1066. Wtf? Why is it running at that speed? Could it be the MB doesn't...
View ArticleMemory And Disk usage high
My memory and Disk usage fly's up to 99% when I play GTA V. I'm Debating weather I should but a new CPU like the FX 8370 or buy more RAM and buy a new hard drive. I understand that GTA V is difficult...
View ArticleHDD/SSD Drive Speed Thread
HDD/SSD Drive Speed Thread CF's Official Crystal Disk Mark Benchmark Thread ________________________ Leaderboards! Scroll down for instructions on how to run the benchmark! Last updated: 22/04/2016...
View ArticleFlash drive shows "write protected" after file transfer
I have a Micro Center branded 128 GB USB 3.0 flash drive. Last month, I transferred TV Show episodes to it. While it seemed to take a longer-than-usual time to transfer, all of the files came up. Two...
View ArticleYou Need to Format the drive to use it!!
Hello I borrowed a supposedly salvaged laptop internal hard drive (turned into and External Hard Drive + a USB cable) from a friend of mine (that's what he told me) which I plugged once to my PC and...
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