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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Adding second screen via USB-C - fails

    Given the Win 11 Pro system below, I tried to add a second monitor (DELL) on a USB-C port using an HDMI to USB-C adapter. The system does not recognise the second monitor. The system has three USB-C ports - one on the top front and two on the rear panel. I tried all three without success. The...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Boot time query

    Given the expertise displayed in other posts, I am a relative novice. I recently purchased a new desktop PC. Config below. I have added a PCIe card to support four extra SATA disks – just two installed. I am a little concerned/curious about the boot time. I installed Win 11 Pro on the new system...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Seeking Advice on CPU Cooling selection

    My current rig is very old. Like myself !!. I am configuring a new desktop system based around an AMD RYZEN 9 7900 CPU. I need to select a Cooling unit. I am unfamiliar with this notion. I thought CPUs were cooled with air blown over the cooling fins!! Things have changed. What should I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Seeking advice on this configuration

    Hi there. I am looking to replace my 12 year old home built desktop with a pre-built system. Below is a list of my requirements and a first cut at a config. It comes in a bit below my budget so am open to some increase. Any suggestions or comments appreciated please. FM Full Tower case. Quiet...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Case size question

    Newbie here!! I want to build a desktop PC with a case with at least space for five 3.5" HDDs. Which cases have this capacity? Can I assume that most ATX motherboards have at least six SATA connections? Thank you FM
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