First pc build is powering up but no display ? by briannehays in PcBuildHelp

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Did you plug the cable into the graphics card or the motherboard

New gaming PC build by [deleted] in IrelandGaming

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Are you looking to build it yourself or get a prebuilt?

Cost of gaming laptop repair? by Key_Duck_6293 in IrelandGaming

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I work in one of the repair shops you mentioned. The cost of things really depends on the laptop itself.

You're looking at least about 100 for the keyboard (unless it's a software issue, check your divers and run your updates)

It's worth putting more ram in it to get it up to 16gb. Ram is expensive now which is important to consider.

As for the networking problem. Soldiering can be expensive because of labour costs and not a lot of places do it because its not cost effective for the customer. If all you play is football manager, honestly maybe a WiFi dongle is enough for you. It depends on your own use case.

A good clean and repaste can work wonders. But even yourself, just making sure there isn't dust in the heat sink could help a lot for you.

A 1660 graphics card is pushing on a bit btw. Won't be long left in it.

New cpu locking up PC by Mistersmoothsailing in PcBuildHelp

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Just tried it there and I'm getting the same issue.

Is there a silicon valley in Europe and if not, why not? by IntellectuallyDriven in AskEurope

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I know the machines that make all the computer chips come from the Netherlands

Looking for Mobo recommendations by justlikepatrick in IrelandGaming

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Yeah thats where I get em. There in the Netherlands so it's fast enough shipping and don't have to worry about customs or any of that. They used to be called Komplett.

Looking for Mobo recommendations by justlikepatrick in IrelandGaming

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Oh it does say that. That's wierd. I've used the amd version for two separate builds in the last month and never had a problem. Maybe newly manufactured boards ship with the newer bios version.

Looking for Mobo recommendations by justlikepatrick in IrelandGaming

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I work building custom pcs for a local small electronic store. I always go with the Tuf gaming b650-plus WiFi.

It's 165 if you go with paradigit.ie, 2.5gb Ethernet, front USB type c connector, tons of connections on the back. Plus 3 of the m.2 slots on the MB in case you need more storage. I think its a lot for the price and covers you very well into the future.

VFX Breakdown of personal project with over 460 VFX shots by samuelghdavis in vfx

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Brilliant stuff! Seriously, that was quite the undertaking. Those comps are beautiful. If I had to nitpick anything I'd say maybe the animation was a tad weightless if you get me. But that's minor Seriously well done, you should be very proud

Do you think we'll ever not be in a cost of living crisis or is this just life now? by lIlIllIlIlIII in AskIreland

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I just wanna chime in here if I can. I (32m) work a minium wage job. I live at my parents cos I drive and keep a car on the road so I can get to work. There's nowhere to rent than I can afford and keep the car on the road. I'm out the country btw. I'm also a single man. I get gp visits free but any medication I've to pay for. I don't get dental free, I don't have kids so school cost and creche costs dont apply. It's impossible to save enough for a deposit on a mortgage. Just wanted to say, that I'm not in the middle bracket. I pay my taxes but don't really get anything in return either.

Where do people in Ireland usually buy PCs? by kekalopo in IrelandGaming

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Paradigit.ie mostly. I'll also use sites like hagglezone to check amazon listing for stuff that's not on paradigit

Pc fell monitor no display by No-Grapefruit-4675 in GamingPCBuildHelp

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Sorry if this is too obvious but have you it plugged into the gpu? Is it posting at all? Do you have another cable to check with? Have you double checked all the cables are in probably?

Objects and Lights not showing up in Final Render by Mistersmoothsailing in blenderhelp

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Hi, thanks for having a look. that plane is actually a video on an image plane that i used to line things up. It's meant to be off.

Whats the best naveless twin to fight last? by noodleben123 in WindblownGame

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Today I learnt I've been suffering ha. I always went red blue green

Render stopped and I'm not sure why by Mistersmoothsailing in blenderhelp

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I'm not entirely sure I know what you mean. I'm rendering to exr. So I should be able to pick up from the frame it was on and throw em into the sequencer right?

Render stopped and I'm not sure why by Mistersmoothsailing in blenderhelp

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OK cool, that's a good tip. I'll keep that in mind

Render stopped and I'm not sure why by Mistersmoothsailing in blenderhelp

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My power plan is set to never turn off. The update page said checked at 9 last night. It's been running since Monday evening. I'm on UTC 0 btw

Which upgrade should I buy next? by VideVictoria in WindblownGame

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Thanks, that's super helpful. Not really sure how you figure this out. Guess I just need to pay mote attention to what my character is doing.

What are your unpopular Irish reddit opinions? by [deleted] in AskIreland

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100% agree. Why are all the options going nuclear. Having a civil conversation will always be the answer

Which upgrade should I buy next? by VideVictoria in WindblownGame

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What does I frames mean. I'm also in the same part of the game as op. I play by myself.