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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Why will the website NOT let me upgrade processor from i5 to i7, and does it matter?

    So you think it might be that they only have, for the sake of argument, i7 processors which connect via HDMI, but I don't have any such port on my motherboard?
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Why will the website NOT let me upgrade processor from i5 to i7, and does it matter?

    As per the attached screenshot, when I try to upgrade my current PC from using an i5 processor to i7, but no such option exists in the dropdown menu, although I notice the i7 is sold elsewhere on the site. Why is this? Is it a bug? Is there something in my current setup which is compatible with...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    Will a splitter - i.e. a device which turns one SATA power connection into two - not do the trick? I'm a bit wary of poking around too much in the PSU, but it looks like all the available connections are already taken.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    Okay! I've ordered the screws! I'll let you know how it goes!
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    Okay, but, given that I no longer have said box - I ordered my desktop almost two years ago - where do I purchase a replacement HDD bracket? Not looking to whinge, just looking for a solution!
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    Okay! So I ordered a Seagate Barracuda HDD, and it arrived today. This came with some unwelcome discoveries: The HDD is 3.5", and therefore cannot be mounted at the smaller point for secondary SSD. I've discovered a tray for mounting several HDDs. However, the HDD will not slot in "bareback"...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    I think that's the crucial piece of information I was missing. Any guidance on how to remove that back panel? Apologies, I set up this PC almost two years ago, and I've long since binned the manual. As requested, here's a photo of the inside of the case. I believe that's the SSD in the back...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Guidance on physically replacing my desktop's HDD

    I'm looking to replace my 256 GB HDD with a 1 TB piece. Because the PC in question CANNOT be out of action for more than 24 hours, I'll be doing the replacement myself. Unfortunately, I have no idea what I'm doing! I THINK I've found the current HDD, in the bottom right of the case. I can...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Ubuntu installation is sluggish and prone to crashing on my new desktop

    Hi, @Stephen M. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. A few things I need to share with you: I forgot to mention that I'd already tried installing Ubuntu in safe graphics mode, but it didn't seem to be any better. I've tried installing Manjaro as you suggested, using these steps in...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Ubuntu installation is sluggish and prone to crashing on my new desktop

    The Situation I've recently bought a new desktop (Order Reference 1967978). These are the hardware specs: Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 Six Core Processor i5-9400F (2.9GHz) 9MB Cache Motherboard: ASUS® H310M-A R2.0: Micro-ATX, DDR4, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs Memory: 8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4...
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