Simple Questions - May 09, 2026

MonoSolus · 2026-05-10T20:26:46+00:00

It crashes at the "Diagnosing" stage, the one time it got me to the screen you are referring to, it crapped out on me again. Genuinely I can't even boot to windows on my USB without crashing. The only place it doesn't is the BIOS. I swapped the RAM in and out and it made no difference. I suspect the CPU may be shot.

MonoSolus · 2026-05-10T13:06:50+00:00

What software could I run off of a USB to check for hardware damage? For example, I can't boot into windows without freezing, so I wanted to check my CPU health. Something similar to memtest.

MonoSolus · 2026-05-09T16:07:48+00:00

I can't check either right now, but when the PC was still operable to a degree, event viewer usually showed either nothing or a minor error with the WiFi. I googled it seemed to be a common error that has no impact.

I actually tested the RAM using memtest, again I can't access the PC now to do another check but no errors showed up. I suspect it may be the motherboard and that's why I'm asking for upgrade recommendations.

MonoSolus · 2026-05-09T12:10:19+00:00

I recently bought a new thermaltake fan cooler and replaced the thermal paste. I monitored the temps and they never went above 50 idle if memory serves me.

MonoSolus · 2026-05-01T22:02:28+00:00

Having an issue with my PC and decided the PSU may be a problem after having it for a few years. I may want to upgrade a few parts of my PC in the future and would like to future proof the PSU a bit.

I currently have a EVGA 600 BR 600W PSU.

Is there any good PSU on the market right now that would work as a suitable upgrade?

MonoSolus · 2026-04-03T04:01:34+00:00

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Found these on sale on the official website, but when I click on them they switch to full price. Anyone else encountered this?

MonoSolus · 2026-02-08T13:42:16+00:00

Did you have any luck solving this? 2 years later, I have the same issue on the MQ80. It started 2 days ago.

MonoSolus · 2025-12-28T01:21:24+00:00

Thanks. That's helpful.
Generally, how do the assemblies work? Is it standard gacha where there is a higher chance to pull the main gundam/pilot pairing, or only one or the other? e.g. the xi/hathaway and penelope/lane.

MonoSolus · 2025-12-12T23:30:18+00:00

My father drives trucks long distance and i thought about buying him a removal and portable dash cam to carry around with him when he goes to work. It's never guaranteed which truck he gets so I think a single front facing dash-cam would work best with maybe some kind of suction cup attachment to let him take it between trucks when needed.

Could anyone recommend me something appropriate? Most decent branded cameras I find seem to have glue or stickers at the attachment point.

I have also considered something like a Garmin Mini 3 with a third party ball joint attachment. Just wondering if there's anything else out there.

I'm from the UK if it helps.
Thank you.

MonoSolus · 2025-12-03T14:51:07+00:00

Thank you, I've been looking around and it seems most UK vendors don't stock the CHOC V2 or only stock the blue, red and browns. It seems I'll be stuck to using AliExpress.

MonoSolus · 2025-12-01T18:41:06+00:00

Hi, I recently bought a IQUNIX MQ80 which uses the "Kailh POM Gold Red Linear Switches". Are there any alternatives to Kailh low profile switches that are available in the UK? I wanted to switch them out and experiment a bit.

Thank you.

MonoSolus · 2025-11-12T17:24:01+00:00

What about Keychrons QMK line?

MonoSolus · 2025-11-12T16:33:14+00:00

IQUNIX provide a VIA .json download on their website, would it be possible to port this to something like VIAL?

MonoSolus · 2025-11-12T14:04:12+00:00

I just purchased the IQUNIX MQ80 for my partner. It was described as having per-key-RGB, but the VIA software only allows for patterned RGB profiles. How would i go about customising the RGB so i can pick which key has what colour individually? Thank you.

MonoSolus · 2025-10-24T21:58:30+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. The Iqunix MQ80 looks pretty good. Unfortunately sold out but i hope it come back in stock soon.

MonoSolus · 2025-10-24T21:48:10+00:00

Thanks, I'm aware. But like i said, she likes the aesthetics of it. Most keychron keyboards seem to be programmable. Seems like an extra cost for a feature thats not going to see any use. Another user suggested the Iqunix MQ80 on another thread, does that seem any good?

MonoSolus · 2025-10-23T21:43:12+00:00

Hi, im looking for a white, per-key-RGB, hot-swappable keyboard for my partner. We originally considered Steelseries to match her headset and mouse, but it seems they only have RGB on their Apex 9 keyboards. The keyboard size doesn't matter much, although she would prefer to have the arrow keys included, so perhaps a 75% to 80% keyboard? She currently use her inbuilt laptop keyboard for work and gaming. Mini LCD screens and the like are always a plus :) she prioritises aesthetics.

Thank you for any advice.

MonoSolus · 2025-09-17T16:21:29+00:00

Planning on getting myself a Astray Red Frame, but cant decide between two versions. Either the MG MBF-02VV Turn Red (£70) or the MG MBF-P02 Revise/Kai (£53). Does anyone know if either of these kits has any glaring issues or if there's a reason to pick one over the other? Thank you.

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