Computer Forum Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:14:26 +0000 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:14:26 +0000 Computer Forum https://www.computerforum.com/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:08:33 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/my-new-second-hand-computer.246228/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/my-new-second-hand-computer.246228/ invalid@example.com (Dabler) Dabler I have just brought a second hand Lenovo Think Centre L2 that has win 10 pro, desktop model.
Now I have never used win 10 first time this last week, all seems well except when I first switch it on it makes a sound like a fan coming on, fairly loud, it only last for 3 to 4 seconds then silence, the computer works okay and slowly getting to know win 10.
This has done this from day one, is this normal ?
Thanks for any help...

My new second hand computer]]> 12 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:45:09 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-i-do-this-with-my-hhd.246240/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-i-do-this-with-my-hhd.246240/ invalid@example.com (RunAway) RunAway
Can I do this with my HHD?]]> 1 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 11:54:07 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/what-was-your-first-computer.245944/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/what-was-your-first-computer.245944/ invalid@example.com (briscoe) briscoe 32MB RAM
S3 video 2MB
1GB HDD
15" CRT

I remember the games I loved playing were The 11th Hour, Deer Hunter Avenger, Doom, and Quake 3. I remember when I upgraded to a Voodoo 3 3000 I would never have to worry about touching it again.]]> 21 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 10:51:36 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/hard-drive-salvaged.246235/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/hard-drive-salvaged.246235/ invalid@example.com (Dabler) Dabler It has win 7 on it but new computer win 10 plus the HD in it is 500gb.
Now should I just stick the 1TB drive in a cupboard and forget it or format it and plug into the newish computer.
What would you do ?]]> 4 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 06:14:28 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/how-to-add-storage-space-to-pc.246074/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/how-to-add-storage-space-to-pc.246074/ invalid@example.com (FrogintheGlen) FrogintheGlen
What is the best way to go about this? I am already...

How to add storage space to PC?]]> 1 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:30:37 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/video-you-tube.246200/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/video-you-tube.246200/ invalid@example.com (jedccop) jedccop 2 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:48:45 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/convert-and-shrink-jpg-to-pdf.246239/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/convert-and-shrink-jpg-to-pdf.246239/ invalid@example.com (farmerjohn1324) farmerjohn1324
I have found converters and file reducers online, but none of them will get the .pdf to below 300kb. Any suggestions?]]> 2 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:30:35 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/led-fans.246237/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/led-fans.246237/ invalid@example.com (liquidmonkey) liquidmonkey
I've recently rebuilt my pc and decided to get a 3 pack of Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 LED PWM fans. The mobo is a ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING.


Originally I thought I could connect the fans to the RGB HEADER(S) and control them all using AURARA sync


BUT I've since learned that those RGB Headers are 12 V and only for LED strips.


So, how on earth can I connect my fans up so I can control the fancy schmancy led's???


Is the a 5V header on the mobo I've missed?]]> 1 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:39:07 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-a-li-ion-battery-replace-a-ni-mh-battery.246236/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/can-a-li-ion-battery-replace-a-ni-mh-battery.246236/ invalid@example.com (SonMob) SonMob Type P5413.

Can I replace this with a Li-Ion Battery and will it work with the internal charging system???

I have a lead on this one in ebay:
.......... replace T5443,w5543 Li-ion 14.8v 5200mah/77wh

OR, where can I get a used one that will last for a while.........

Thanks.]]> 4 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:28:33 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/what-cable-do-i-need.246231/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/what-cable-do-i-need.246231/ invalid@example.com (moundtown) moundtown 8 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:12:05 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/new-desktop-buy.246230/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/new-desktop-buy.246230/ invalid@example.com (Klaas1977) Klaas1977
Is this one oké?
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 4-Core 3.5Ghz (turbo: 3.7Ghz) APU Radeon VEGA 8 1100Mhz grafische kaart met HDMI DVI & VGA 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD

What will you upgrade?

Thanks]]> 7 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:10:53 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/why-does-youtube-keep-stopping-lately.246093/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/why-does-youtube-keep-stopping-lately.246093/ invalid@example.com (farmerjohn1324) farmerjohn1324 5 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:52:20 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/monitor-plug.246229/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/monitor-plug.246229/ invalid@example.com (Trickyrick) Trickyrick Thanks]]> 4 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:09:00 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/advice-choosing-laptops-for-a-novice.246232/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/advice-choosing-laptops-for-a-novice.246232/ invalid@example.com (RHW) RHW Need a bit of advice. Looking to upgrade the laptop. Is there anything wrong with buying a 2 year old model laptop? I want to future proof, so looking at a 15 inch with 8gb RAM and preferably only an SSD. Don't care so much for design. Uses will be web browsing, movies/Netflix, banking and occasional power point editing. I have a couple of choices for my budget. Both are pretty much the same price.

The first is a DELL G3 15 3579. This seems to be a mid 2018 year model. Originally it...

Advice choosing laptops for a novice.]]> 1 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:42:28 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/universal-docking.246234/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/universal-docking.246234/ invalid@example.com (Assamita) Assamita
I'm setting up a system at home with a monitor, a keyboard and mouse and an ethernet connection. I plan to plug them into a Universal Docking, something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-U...ing-Ethernet/dp/B002EREH74?tag=baronerosso-20

And then as an input, I would use a USB switch like this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B0...e_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=links20b-21105-21

So I can plug 2...

Universal docking]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:26:55 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/are-my-m-2-ssd-pins-broken.246213/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/are-my-m-2-ssd-pins-broken.246213/ invalid@example.com (Snecho) Snecho
I think it may be the pins. I don't know much about M.2 so I don't know what the pins are supposed to look like. I think on the small part there may be a pin, maybe two, missing. View attachment 9648 View attachment 9649 View attachment 9650 View attachment 9651 There are definitely more pins on the other side of this small...

Are My M.2 SSD Pins Broken?]]> 11 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:14:49 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/playing-a-mac-file-on-w10-pc.246223/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/playing-a-mac-file-on-w10-pc.246223/ invalid@example.com (Rod Bishop) Rod Bishop
I cannot convert the seven MAC .mp4 files to view on my PC. I tried converting the files to several other formats, but none will run on my PC.

I found a free program online called, Media Plater Classic Home Cinema, and I can play the MAC files on my PC. But only play, which is...

Playing a MAC file on W10 PC]]> 9 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:29:34 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/lg-aristo-2-smart-phone.246233/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/lg-aristo-2-smart-phone.246233/ invalid@example.com (Tyster) Tyster
Does anyone know of an online site where I can buy LG phones for a Metro PCS carrier at prices UNDER $100?

Going to buy at a store is like dealing with 3 used car salesmen simultaneously.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Tyster.]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:53:41 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/cpu-ram-and-task-manager-information-or-doubts.246226/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/cpu-ram-and-task-manager-information-or-doubts.246226/ invalid@example.com (Computer TECH) Computer TECH

The usage of CPU keeps fluctuating in Task Manager from 5% to 100%, is it normal? I just replaced my DDR3 2GB with DDR3 4GB RAM, or is this replacement is cause??

In the memory tab it shows cached 1.6GB, How can i reduce it??

What does this committed memory represents in Task Manager?

Additional information:
OS- Window 10
CPU- intel celeron N3060
RAM- DDR3 4GB(present)
Laptop- Dell inspiron 15-3552 (mfg 2017)]]> 5 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:39:18 +0000 https://www.computerforum.com/threads/which-is-a-better-buy.246227/ https://www.computerforum.com/threads/which-is-a-better-buy.246227/ invalid@example.com (Carl700) Carl700
Been using an old laptop for long time. Need to get new. The incredible wide selection in the market place only makes it harder to choose. I narrowed my selection between 3 models. Would someone help/advise, which one of them laptops, be a GREAT buy (in local area, no other choice, so please no need to suggest other models). Thanks.

Note: It will be for browsing, open multi-windows at a time, watch videos, stock market prices/trading some of the time. Not into gaming,...

Which is a better buy?]]> 2