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I have 2 external hard drives (one for videos, and one for backup). The video hard drive doesn't boot when I start up my computer, but the backup one does. That backup hard drive is really slowing down my start up times. How can I make it so that hard drive doesn't start up when I boot up?
in your bios you should be able to change the order of, and/or remove, drives it looks for the OS on
I tried disabling it, but it didn't work. Then I unplugged the drive and windows wouldn't load. My computer seems to think this hard drive is the OS drive, when it clearly is not
I dunno what to do 
Edit: I fixed that problem. Went into windows safely removed that harddrive and then unplugged it. I reset the computer and I'm back at a 34 sec boot (as opposed to the 60+ second from before [
i know I know, it's only 26 second difference, but still]). I have no idea what is happening
I tried disabling it, but it didn't work. Then I unplugged the drive and windows wouldn't load. My computer seems to think this hard drive is the OS drive, when it clearly is not
unplug your external and only hood it up when you need to use it.
Yeah I finally was able to do that, but I just don't know why it happens with this drive and not the other. shyt is just bugging me. I'm very confused
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Im looking to upgrade to a quad core processor
this is the motherboard im working with:
and this is what im looking to upgrade to:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K RAM Experts
I've never actually replaced a processor so im looking for yall's expert opinion, will this work?
this is the motherboard im working with:
and this is what im looking to upgrade to:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K RAM Experts
I've never actually replaced a processor so im looking for yall's expert opinion, will this work?
Im looking to upgrade to a quad core processor
this is the motherboard im working with:
and this is what im looking to upgrade to:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K RAM Experts
I've never actually replaced a processor so im looking for yall's expert opinion, will this work?
Yes it will work. Don't have a Micro Center near by? You should be able to snatch that processor for under $200 nowadays.
What issues have you had with AC? I myself haven't had any yet with DX11 though I'm only like 4 hours in. Every time I try to get into it I feel overwhelmed with how open it is and shut it down.
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none in FL as far as I can tell
I'm really getting taxed on this motherfukker
Intel Core i5 2500K 2nd Gen 3 3 GHz Quad Core CM8062300833803 Processor 7330381092596 | eBay
Theres plenty on Ebay under $200. Find out if your board is capable of running "Ivy Bridge" processors via a bios update. If so just find a 3570k. Most vendors are going to overprice the 2500K being that its an end of life item.
breh...AC takes dedication.
the dedication pays off.
get the virtual tests out of the way before you do anything so you can glide around the city for the whole game.
i fukked up and did not complete the virtual training until i was 75% through the game and i wanted to kill myself when i realized how dope the grapple boost was.
the game is crack rocks.
bad stuttering. seems like a common problem:
GOTY version of Arkham City and DX11 issues: Batman Arkham City Community
you might have enough overhead to not notice it though
Im looking to upgrade to a quad core processor
this is the motherboard im working with:
and this is what im looking to upgrade to:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K RAM Experts
I've never actually replaced a processor so im looking for yall's expert opinion, will this work?
For future reference, you see where it says "CPU Socket" and on the right side it says 1155, that means any intel 1155 processor will work in there, which most i5 and i7s are 1155 socket currently. So the sky is the limit processor wise.
This also depends on if your motherboard / bios can go to ivy bridge then get this.. Most are compatible with ivy bridge but im reading that some are not, never even passed my mind honestly looking at your screenshot
so just make sure it can run it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
Make sure you dont over use it on the thermal glue, changing processors is not the hardest thing in the world to do but at the same time you have to make sure the heat sink is on really good other wise your computer will over heat (doesnt mean it will break everything) but your computer will shut off constantly and you run the danger of ruining other shyt
I felt the same way with AC, I just preferred how closed and linear AA was.
Open world games are overrated (except for games made by Bethesda)