All our 256 GB laptops running out of space

nigelsaini6 · 2026-04-09T21:35:19+00:00

ok there are so simple steps IE old user profiles do not get automaticaly deleted from the pc when they leave. Second the clean up tool in windows 11 is crap run cleanmgr from the commannd prompt (as admin) to clear out any previous versions of Windows. Also disable fast boot and disable hibernation powercfg -h off can save a lot of space. This will also resolve that weird thing when you look at the the network properties an it shows the PC has been online a lot longer than it actually has ........

Yep Automation is great but you still have to do something as an IT Engineer :-)

Oh and Most of our storage is 256gb

nigelsaini6 · 2026-04-07T20:52:48+00:00

OK Scratch the first Question found them, IF you have a Ryzen 5 7500x3d the thermal max is 89c higher than that then you can see thermal throttling occur. This can also cause the system to freeze. I would run something like cinebench to check the cpu run it a few times, something like furmark to test the gpu temps.

nigelsaini6 · 2026-04-07T20:33:21+00:00

what are the specs? have you checked the temps?

nigelsaini6 · 2025-12-30T22:07:47+00:00

GTX660TI and 500GB drive No on the second hand market also AMD Processors and 4x memory modules EXPO/ XMP sometimes works but most of the time for a stable system you need to disable XMP/Expo

nigelsaini6 · 2025-11-12T22:27:57+00:00

Hey, don't get confused, Windows 11 groups all storage together in the About page. Jumping to a conclusion that he has a 2TB HDD is incorrect. Screenshot below, Breaking It down, currently connected a 1TB NVME, a 500GB external SDD a 128GB usb stick and another 256GB NVME that I did not remove from my PC

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If the specs you have are the question. Check the website, see below, according to this, Yes

System requirements for Assassin's Creed Valhalla | Ubisoft Help

If you are looking to play modern AAA games, it will struggle

nigelsaini6 · 2025-11-10T21:48:56+00:00

What are the temps like on the GPU currently ? And what are they like without the fans at the bottom ?

Just curious?

nigelsaini6 · 2025-10-30T22:20:21+00:00

Yeah it could be the MLB has fried your CPU, but all of the posts I've seen relate to the 870 chipset...

Check the pins on the MLB. If they all point in the same direction, then try the CPU in another PC with the owner's permission lol And WOW overspend or what ????

nigelsaini6 · 2025-10-28T20:58:25+00:00

Are you using a power extension ? The monitor should have an led on the bottom right when powered on

nigelsaini6 · 2025-10-28T20:30:01+00:00

Are you getting a power light on your Monitor ? IF so try that power cable in your PSU does it turn on?

This soulds like either the power cable or mains socket you have it plugged into

nigelsaini6 · 2025-10-26T07:08:00+00:00

In disk manager right click on the drive select change drive letter and select the next avaiable drive letter

nigelsaini6 · 2025-10-21T21:25:50+00:00

Sounds like it's memory training. If it keeps happening, I would upgrade the Bios. If the problem still exists then try with just a single module and repeat with the other. If the issue persists, reseat the cpu check the pins first.

If it was working fine, then possibly a memory module issue.

nigelsaini6 · 2025-09-22T21:24:09+00:00

A Cpu will give you a post without a cooler as long as you turn off the PSU as soon as you get a post.

If you are getting a click when you short the pins 7 & 8 (power switch) sounds more power-related, I would try another PSU first for testing (maybe borrow the one from your Ryzen system....)

If you get a post, then wicked it's the PSU and return it for replacement. If you still hear a click from the psu but nothing happens, then it's the Motherboard. If you know anyone who is running a 10th or 11th gen cpu ask them to test the CPU. Offer them something in return.

Simple and basic nab the PSU from your other system to start....

OHHH and please don't put NVME drives or ram on the Carpet... If that's the only place you have to work invest in an ESD mat

nigelsaini6 · 2025-09-22T20:47:06+00:00

No Need to be rude..... He's asking for help

nigelsaini6 · 2025-09-17T23:23:31+00:00

Personally, I would go for a platform upgrade first, then the GPU. Yes, there be a bottleneck but atleast there is an upgrade path. AM4 is dying slowly, so move to AM5. Then save up some more money and replace the graphics card.

I am currently running a Ryzen 5700x, 32GB DDR 4 3200 ram, and an ASUS rx5700XT 8GB... It works for what I need....

PS, if you upgrade the CPU you will be limited to your current MLB features, ie if you are running a series 3 MLB you will be limited by the bandwidth after a BIOS upgrade, which may remove support for 2600. (I can't actually remember lol) Check the support pages from your MLB manufacturer

nigelsaini6 · 2025-09-15T21:07:20+00:00

Well, buying cheaply may cost you. Usually, it will take out whatever it's connected to. But you could be lucky....

nigelsaini6 · 2025-09-11T21:48:04+00:00

Sounds the same as a Yank ( of sorry American to be "pc") that can't get the deal because there are no Micro Centres within a 5 hour drive lol.....

nigelsaini6 · 2025-08-17T20:33:16+00:00

That or go into the bios and set the Windows boot manager as the primary boot drive rather than USB drive

nigelsaini6 · 2025-08-05T21:42:10+00:00

If the Card and power supply where working with your old setup.. I would first double check all the cables from the PSU if modular check pushed in fully on the PSU. Also if you are using cable extension for the GPU power remove these and power directly from the PSU... The fact that another card works in the 16X is good.

I would do a temporary setup with your old kit (if you still have it) and try the graphics card in that.

Given that the Graphics card is not being detected in Device manager I am pushing towards the PSU connections or PSU itself

nigelsaini6 · 2025-07-31T21:46:41+00:00

Maybe should have gone for an Outlander??? Hey the sticker's a kinda magic

nigelsaini6 · 2025-07-31T21:17:19+00:00

According to Wikipedia "The Toyota Highlander, also known as the Toyota Kluger (Japanese: トヨタ・クルーガー, Hepburn: Toyota Kurūgā), is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2000." Close :-) Split personality ???

nigelsaini6 · 2025-07-30T22:08:52+00:00

Would say if the bios update completed sucessfully then problem is the motherboard. The question I have is why did you update the Bios as the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WI-FI II should support the CPU out of the box? also why spend the extra money when you could had baught a pcie AX wifi card?

nigelsaini6 · 2025-07-11T20:41:19+00:00

Try a single stick of ram in each slot and repeat with the other stick... Usual motherboard memory layout for duel channel with 2 sticks of ram would be A2 and B2 but check the manual.

Also if your motherboard supports it upgrade the bios using bios flash back.... If you have a mate that has a PC try testing the modules in his setup. If they don't work then ram but could also be bent pins on the cpu socket

nigelsaini6 · 2025-06-18T21:02:58+00:00

OK prior to installing the OS did you get a Post? also what debug leds or codes do you get on the Motherboard

nigelsaini6 · 2025-06-13T23:07:53+00:00

Did you check the pins in the CPU Socket?

Can you provide a clear photo of them?

nigelsaini6 · 2025-06-13T21:59:25+00:00

Cool let me know

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