The "Quick Questions That Don't Deserve A Thread"...Thread. v5 - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=Levelog;47601301]Check what the time is set to in your bios.[/QUOTE] Just did, weird - it was set to 3 AM. Kinda weird that it just randomly decides to change, why not when I turn on PC but rather just in middle of nowhere.

[QUOTE=arleitiss;47601336]Just did, weird - it was set to 3 AM. Kinda weird that it just randomly decides to change, why not when I turn on PC but rather just in middle of nowhere.[/QUOTE] If it's an old desktop PC the battery on the motherboard might be running low.

[QUOTE=daigennki;47601635]If it's an old desktop PC the battery on the motherboard might be running low.[/QUOTE] No, not really old. Just a modern gaming PC.

[QUOTE=arleitiss;47601753]No, not really old. Just a modern gaming PC.[/QUOTE] Jump into your BIOS and change it

I'm using a friends OpenVPN server on his VPS, and of course he has the keys and what not. Can he technically do a man in the middle attack on my connection?

[QUOTE=garychencool;47601958]I'm using a friends OpenVPN server on his VPS, and of course he has the keys and what not. Can he technically do a man in the middle attack on my connection?[/QUOTE] Absolutely, especially if its unencrypted. SSL and certs make it a bit harder to intercept secure traffic without you noticing though. Unless of course, you installed a cert from his VPS on your machine.

[QUOTE=Demache;47602118]Absolutely, especially if its unencrypted. SSL and certs make it a bit harder to intercept secure traffic without you noticing though. Unless of course, you installed a cert from his VPS on your machine.[/QUOTE] Currently using OpenVPN on Android, the way to connect was for him to give me a zip filled with the keys and certs, then have it imported onto the app. It connected that way. It seems to be using 1024bit key signed using RSA with SHA1.

[QUOTE=garychencool;47602147]Currently using OpenVPN on Android, the way to connect was for him to give me a zip filled with the keys and certs, then have it imported onto the app. It connected that way. It seems to be using 1024bit key signed using RSA with SHA1.[/QUOTE] I suppose then it depends on the on what the VPS is actually doing. It may simply be passing SSL traffic without touching it. Or it can create a connection to the server on your behalf, intercept all traffic, and re-encrypt it before passing it to you using his certificate, and your browser would be none the wiser. That's something that many corporate firewalls have as a feature. Really, a VPN is only as secure as the operator makes it. In all fairness though, I highly doubt your friend is doing anything like that.

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47588466]Guys,I need a little help...This is my currently potato [t]http://puu.sh/hoQ3g.png[/t] Recently I had the chance to buy a used EVGA GTX 680 2GB for a very good price and the only problem is my [B]PSU[/B].[URL="http://www.aerocool.com.tw/index.php/power-supply/value-series/48-power-supply/value-series/465-vp-550-information"]PSU Here with Details[/URL] I really want to know if I need to upgrade my PSU or this one will do it?[/QUOTE] I still need help with this guys,I need to know if this PSU can hold for at least a month because I can't really buy a PSU right now.

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602604]I still need help with this guys,I need to know if this PSU can hold for at least a month because I can't really buy a PSU right now.[/QUOTE] I answered you before, I'd replace it. It's a non-certified unit from a really questionable manufacturer.

I don't plan to keep this PSU for a long time but I've done the math on [URL="http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine"]eXtreme[/URL] with all my stuff. [t]http://puu.sh/hraeX.png[/t] This is what worries me,But i just want to know if its safe to use it for a month while I get some money to buy another PSU

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602671]I don't plan to keep this PSU for a long time but I've done the math on [URL="http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine"]eXtreme[/URL] with all my stuff. [t]http://puu.sh/hraeX.png[/t] This is what worries me,But i just want to know if its safe to use it for a month while I get some money to buy another PSU[/QUOTE] I'm saying the wattage doesn't mean shit with one of that quality. I would NOT put something like a 680 on that power supply at all. [editline]26th April 2015[/editline] The 680 takes roughly 150w more than your current card.

Any recommendations of PSU? I made a quick search and I thought about a Corsair 500W

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602712]Any recommendations of PSU? I made a quick search and I thought about a Corsair 500W[/QUOTE] What power connectors does the 680 need, a 6 and an 8? I really wouldn't recommend the corsair cx line, I can probably find one that will work around that price though.

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602751]What power connectors does the 680 need, a 6 and an 8? I really wouldn't recommend the corsair cx line, I can probably find one that will work around that price though.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-680/specifications[/url] according to here 2 6-pin. I still don't have the card,I'll probably be getting it in 2 weeks.

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602773][url]http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-680/specifications[/url] according to here 2 6-pin. I still don't have the card,I'll probably be getting it in 2 weeks.[/QUOTE] Do you have an exact model, or a brand? Some non-reference can vary to a degree. [editline]26th April 2015[/editline] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371086&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID="]This[/URL] is a great unit though, and has the proper connectors for any 680 model. Also has a $20 mail in rebate.

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602779]Do you have an exact model, or a brand? Some non-reference can vary to a degree.[/QUOTE] I can provide a image [t]http://puu.sh/hrc15.jpg[/t] It says EVGA but in the internet there's a bunch of different EVGA

It's 2 6pins, it's the EVGA reference design model. That PSU I linked will work beautifully.

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602807]It's 2 6pins, it's the EVGA reference design model. That PSU I linked will work beautifully.[/QUOTE] I just check and it sounds good but...I can't buy it :suicide: I live in Brazil and buying this would cost me almost 3x.Can you maybe help me in this site [url]http://www.kabum.com.br/hardware/fontes[/url] ?

Oh shoot, I forgot. Lemme take a look. Any other sites you can order from so I can compare prices?

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602850]Oh shoot, I forgot. Lemme take a look. Any other sites you can order from so I can compare prices?[/QUOTE] This one also [url]http://informatica.mercadolivre.com.br/alimentacao/fonte_DisplayType_LF[/url] It's some sort of eBay,I don't really like it because people tend to ask for a high price on used parts and comparing price/trust I would rather buy at Kabum unless it's an Official Store (Loja Oficial) or has a medal near it.

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602864]This one also [url]http://informatica.mercadolivre.com.br/alimentacao/fonte_DisplayType_LF[/url] It's some sort of eBay,I don't really like it because people tend to ask for a high price on used parts and comparing price/trust I would rather buy at Kabum unless it's an Official Store (Loja Oficial) or has a medal near it.[/QUOTE] Is [URL="http://www.kabum.com.br/produto/18375/fonte-seasonic-atx-520w-s12ii-520-bronze-"]this[/URL] in your budget? It seems around the same price as the Corsair 500 and it's my go-to budget model.

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602869]Is [URL="http://www.kabum.com.br/produto/18375/fonte-seasonic-atx-520w-s12ii-520-bronze-"]this[/URL] in your budget? It seems around the same price as the Corsair 500 and it's my go-to budget model.[/QUOTE] Around 200 is my budget.

[QUOTE=Snarfinho;47602892]Around 200 is my budget.[/QUOTE] I just can't find something in that budget, not even a serviceable corsair CX that I hate to recommend anyways. [URL="http://www.kabum.com.br/produto/29959/fonte-xfx-pro-450w-core-edition-p1-450s-x2b9-"]This[/URL] is the cheapest one that I'd recommend/will work.

[QUOTE=Levelog;47602915]I just can't find something in that budget, not even a serviceable corsair CX that I hate to recommend anyways. [URL="http://www.kabum.com.br/produto/29959/fonte-xfx-pro-450w-core-edition-p1-450s-x2b9-"]This[/URL] is the cheapest one that I'd recommend/will work.[/QUOTE] Thanks,I'll save it on my wishlist and buy it later,the Seasonic is out of stock and probably never on that price again since the 550w is almost 500 BRL

I have 2 partitions each with their operative system. I formatted one of them recently and now the boot selection menu is gone even though the partition is still there. How do I go about re-enabling that choice menu without formatting the other partition as well?

[QUOTE=dj_night;47605284]I have 2 partitions each with their operative system. I formatted one of them recently and now the boot selection menu is gone even though the partition is still there. How do I go about re-enabling that choice menu without formatting the other partition as well?[/QUOTE] I assume it's a Linux/Windows combo along with Grub? UEFI or legacy system?

[QUOTE=PredGD;47605335]I assume it's a Linux/Windows combo along with Grub? UEFI or legacy system?[/QUOTE] ...or two versions of Windows. Which OS did you wipe? What does your system boot into now?

Both are Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bits. It now boots to the windows 7 that was formatted last.

Need some opinions on whether or not I have a dead/dying hard drive on my hands. Earlier today after clicking a link in a Steam chat the PC became unresonsive, followed by the mouse becoming unresonsive, and finally a bluescreen with the error "Kernel data inpage error". I was able to reboot but shortly after the desktop loaded the same thing happened. Booting into safe mode worked fine and I was able to load the event log, which showed dozens of errors from various windows services and (more worryingly) errors from the SATA controller saying the controller was unresponsive. HD Tune showed a value of 8 for "current pending sector count" in the SMART data, which Google tells me is a bad sector that hasn't been remapped. I rebooted into a disk check, which was unable to complete. After that I haven't been able to boot, even in to safe mode. Memtest ran successfully for a couple hours. I should be able to get my hands on an external HDD enclosure to see if this disk will be readable by another computer but as of yet I haven't tested it. Does this sound like a dying hard drive, or do those sata controller errors mean the motherboard is dying? Thanks.