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nvidia container high cpu usage?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 7 months agoSun, 16 Dec 2018 09:37:03 -0800

Last Reply Try Installing Older NVIDIA Drivers might this would help Open Run box (Windows Key + R key) "devmgmgt.msc" and click OK In the Device Manager... Univa,

Try Installing Older NVID...

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:48:49 -0700 2 months ago ⇒

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Is it possible to install Kali Linux on a Raspberry Pi?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:59:27 -0800

Last Reply To install Kali Linux on your Raspberry Pi, the general process goes as follows: Get a fast SD card with at least 8 GB capacity Insert SD-CARD... Univa,

To install Kali Linux on...

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:30:06 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How to increase Internet speed on Windows 10?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:54:54 -0800

Last Reply One step you can take to increase your web speed is to close down the Peer to Peer update process on your computer. This keeps windows from sharing yo... T. Martin,

One step you can take to...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 16:02:41 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How to get free computer parts? Could I get them if I wrote reviews?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:23:37 -0800

Last Reply I would definitely checkout Craigslist. You know the old saying "one man's trash....." Also get in contact with your local repair store. They may have... teeshirtselesllc,

I would definitely checko...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 15:59:18 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How cna I check my RAM frequency?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:55:04 -0800

Last Reply To view your RAM just open up your Control Panel, click System and Security, and then "View amount of RAM and processor speed" If you're looking to fi... Graln_of_Truth,

To view your RAM just ope...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:56:44 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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What does virtual memory actually do?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:46:53 -0800

Last Reply Virtual memory is basically used to free up space so that you have more ram "available to use". It stores the memory onto the hard drive so that more... KacssPL,

Virtual memory is basical...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:51:43 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How to update SSD Firmware?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 16:02:51 -0800

Last Reply For the SSD Firmware, i would go to your manufactures website and go from there. I pull up intel or another manufacture and it points to there site. J... SZZ_123,

For the SSD Firmware, i w...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:36:12 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How much video memory do I need?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:36:52 -0800

Last Reply Since you say that you are in the process of building a computer and want to know the amount of video memory you need, I suggest that you check here h... Zhaybib,

Since you say that you ar...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:35:01 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How to remotely restart a computer with IP-address?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:09:50 -0800

Last Reply If you setup remote desktop you can control almost any functions of the computer from a distance. There are builtin programs that work, however 3rd pa... Graln_of_Truth,

If you setup remote deskt...

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:59:08 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How much is my computer worth?

Forum in Computer Builds | By diabIek

Published 3 months agoTue, 19 Mar 2019 03:31:13 -0700

Last Reply Since you say your computer is from 2005, it will most likely not be worth much. Wait a few decades before deciding to make a profit from selling it. Zhaybib,

Since you say your comput...

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:30:33 -0700 3 months ago ⇒

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How long does it take to build a PC?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:43:59 -0800

Last Reply It's doable within a few hours as long as the build that you're doing is something that you're familiar with in advance. If it's your first build, rea... August R. Garcia,

It's doable within a few...

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:47:58 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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What is a good way to monitor my CPU usage?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:59:17 -0800

Last Reply 1. Go to the Search Menu. 2. Search Resource Monitors in the box and open the application. 3. You will directed to the Overview Tab. Here you ca... roxblade,

1. Go to the Search Menu....

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:47:14 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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How hot is too hot for a GPU?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:59:07 -0800

Last Reply First of all, this answer will be near perfect because all GPU units respond differently than others, so heating depends on a big factor in what you a... roxblade,

First of all, this answer...

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:46:40 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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What is the difference between an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:07 -0800

Last Reply Raspberry Pi is a mini Computer capable of running multiple programs at one time whereas Arduino is a micro-controller which repeatedly runs one... roxblade,

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:45:48 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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Raspberry Pi uses? What can you actually do with these?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:17 -0800

Last Reply Raspberry PI is a pocket-sized cheap computer which can be plugged into a screen, it uses keyboard and mouse. It was launched for people to experiment... roxblade,

Raspberry PI is a pocket-...

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:45:10 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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How to turn a laptop into a desktop? Doable? Thoughts?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:44:59 -0800

Last Reply What kind of issues? Speed issues? Well in that case, even if you turn it into a desktop, the issues will persist. If you want to create a desktop... roxblade,

What kind of issues? Spee...

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:38:28 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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How long does a MacBook Pro last on average? Thinking of switching

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 5 months agoWed, 06 Feb 2019 14:58:54 -0800

Last Reply A MacBook Pro is one of the most durable laptop products out there. From the software point of view, I'd say most laptops (non-Apple) have a life span... roxblade,

A MacBook Pro is one of t...

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:11:22 -0800 4 months ago ⇒

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What type of processor memory is located on the processor chip (processor die)?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:27 -0800

Last Reply The answer to this question from some D-tier textbook is "level 1 cache."Related: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-cpu-cache/ https://www.q... August R. Garcia,

The answer to this questi...

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:18:04 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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Why is RAM so expensive? And where can I mortgage my first-born son to pay for some DDR4?

Articles in Computer Builds | By roxblade

Published 5 months agoTue, 22 Jan 2019 10:12:05 -0800 | Last update 4 months agoMon, 18 Feb 2019 23:49:31 -0800

Last Reply curse these ---memory merchants--- CarrotKun,

curse these ---memory mer...

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 13:37:01 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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Is OutletPC legit?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:57:37 -0800

Last Reply PCPartPicker has listed them, so they're pretty legit. There are surely the usual concerns that August highlights but additionally, there have been re... roxblade,

PCPartPicker has listed t...

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:29:02 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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When will GPU prices drop?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 04:57:27 -0800

Last Reply The last I heard, people stopped mining those cock-sucking cryptocurrencies with graphics cards, because it is now no longer profitable, and you must... August R. Garcia,

The last I heard, people...

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:20:40 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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Solid State Drives vs. Hard Drives: Should you spend your precious coins on a drive upgrade?

Articles in Computer Builds | By David Silvester

Published 5 months agoMon, 21 Jan 2019 08:34:19 -0800 | Last update 5 months agoMon, 21 Jan 2019 14:58:24 -0800

Last Reply Another note: Hard drives and solid state drives generally have a lifespan of 3-10 years. More information: https://www.compuram.de/... August R. Garcia,

Another note:

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:22:02 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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Fix Xbox one stuck on green screen?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 7 months agoSun, 16 Dec 2018 09:26:49 -0800

Last Reply This is not something I'd call very common, but I've known people stuggle with this green screen problem with their Xbox One every now and the... roxblade,

This is not something I&#...

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:33:50 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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How do I fix "dell error code 2000-0142"?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 7 months agoSun, 16 Dec 2018 09:42:50 -0800

Last Reply Looks like the error indicates that there is a problem with related to reading from the computer's (hard/solid state) drive. This could be:... August R. Garcia,

Looks like the error indi...

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:10:54 -0800 5 months ago ⇒

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Can you build a computer without a case?

Forum in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoWed, 16 Jan 2019 23:08:58 -0800 | Last update 4 months agoTue, 19 Feb 2019 16:01:09 -0800

Last Reply As they say, "yes, it's very possible, not even that hard if you know what you're doing." Picture related: A crime against go... August R. Garcia,

As they say, "yes, i...

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:12:17 -0800 6 months ago ⇒

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Why is it that functionality that previously was provided by expansion cards is more often built into motherboards in the form of onboard ports in the present day?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:01:37 -0800

MoreIn the old days I could enhance of the functionality of my computer with expansion cards, for example adding a printer or a new better video card. Why...

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[Raspberry Pi] How to Run a Python script on startup?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:57 -0800

MoreI got a Raspberry Pi recently and it's running perfectly fine, but I was wanting to run a Python script when it starts up, how do I do this?

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What can you do with a Raspberry Pi cluster?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:47 -0800

MoreSo as someone pretty new to alternative computer builds, I was wondering what someone could expect to do with a Raspberry Pi cluster? Like what exactl...

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How to install Raspbian on Raspberry Pi 3?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:37 -0800

MoreHello, I have a Raspberry Pi 3, and I've been trying to install Raspbian, but so far it has not been working. Does anyone have any tips on how to...

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What language does a Raspberry Pi use?

Answers in Computer Builds | By Some Guy

Published 6 months agoSun, 13 Jan 2019 05:00:27 -0800

MoreI'm trying to build a fork of the retropie software for my Raspberry pie, can anyone tell me what language a Raspberry Pi is written in?

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