Hardware Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:08:46 +0000 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:08:46 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/hardware.30/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-way-to-fix-this.388537/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-way-to-fix-this.388537/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty

What's the solution to this. Can I heat it up or something or do I need to try and source replacement mesh and magnetic strips?

Thanks


]]> 4 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:18:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock-bc250-thread.388315/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock-bc250-thread.388315/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty I plan on posting my case/mods and thoughts and thought it would be nice to have a dedicated thread for anyone else who is interested or wants to post stuff about them.]]> 87 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:23 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nv-failsafe-when-waking-from-sleep.388559/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nv-failsafe-when-waking-from-sleep.388559/ invalid@example.com (RedFlames) RedFlames
restarting the pc doesn't fix anything but unplugging and re-plugging the displayport cable does.

So, is it the monitor? it is old and knacered.
The Cable?
The GPU? [better ****ing not be... sick of having gpus die on me and i don't relish going through an rma right now]
Drivers? It's done this across multiple driver versions...

nv-failsafe when waking from sleep]]> 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:43:04 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/recommend-me-a-good-kvm-switch.388553/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/recommend-me-a-good-kvm-switch.388553/ invalid@example.com (David) David
Value KVMs are, in my experience, utter trash and are prone to flickering, temp drop-outs and screen artefacts and rarely go beyond...

Recommend me a good KVM switch]]> 17 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/itx-anonymous-club.305165/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/itx-anonymous-club.305165/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
It seems I'm not alone, rather than spam DK FS thread to agree with Parge, I thought I'd do so here!

Why am I looking at other toys, when I should be saving for an i5 46x0K CPU?

There, I've admitted it, that's the first step]]> 1248 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:50:40 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cudy-yay-or-nay.388078/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cudy-yay-or-nay.388078/ invalid@example.com (ModSquid) ModSquid
I'll keep it briefer than Borat's undergarments if I can, as it's a simple question and is ingrained in the title. I think it might be directed at the likes of @sandys (cheers in advance, bud) but all are welcome of course.

Thinking about upgrading on the cheap, looking at Cudy BE11000 (the missing comma annoys me slightly, but that shouldn't factor into a purchase). I don't have any WiFi 7 devices right now...

Cudy - yay or nay?]]> 26 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:49:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/recommendations-for-hba-budget-%C2%A350-or-less.388546/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/recommendations-for-hba-budget-%C2%A350-or-less.388546/ invalid@example.com (pete*) pete* I’ve tried looking around.

While I’m searching I get bombarded with numbers and letters and some contradictory things (thanks AI! ****!) - it’s all H310 this, asm1166 6port SATA that, LSi 2008 here, x4/x8 there.

Does anyone have one, or a good recommendation directly to one.
When I search it all seems like sort of dodgy aliexpress cheapo ones that I’m...

Recommendations for HBA? - budget £50 or less.]]> 4 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:34:17 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/good-news-d-nvme-crashing-large-file-transfer-disappears-on-restart-raid-in-eventviewer.388507/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/good-news-d-nvme-crashing-large-file-transfer-disappears-on-restart-raid-in-eventviewer.388507/ invalid@example.com (pete*) pete*
I’ve just chucked a PC together, z390-I mobo.
Came with a Corsair MP510 nvme
And I’ve put a second Kingston nvme on the back of the mobo.

I’ve installed windows, done some installing etc and all has been fine.

Just tried copying from my other pc to the newer one over the network. And after about 20 min it crashed.
The blue windows ‘device has failed something’ flicks up and it restarts....

Good News NVME crashing large file transfer - disappears on restart?? RAID in eventviewer?]]> 25 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:34:30 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/thumb-drive-for-window-11.388543/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/thumb-drive-for-window-11.388543/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g 8gb for window 11
128gb files
Would like good fast ones.]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:26:34 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/digital-microscope.388539/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/digital-microscope.388539/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation. I'm happy to spend up to around £100. The ones with the screens I've been looking at Andonstar as they seem to get decent reviews.

Anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
Scott]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:15:07 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/4g-sim-router.388532/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/4g-sim-router.388532/ invalid@example.com (adidan) adidan
Anybody got any recommendations for a good 4G SIM router?

5G isn't available so there's that.

Mainly as potential backup but good enough to maybe act as a stop gap until fibre is available.

But yeah, mainly as a backup plan. I like a backup plan.

Cheers all.]]> 8 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/acquiring-2-5g-switch-10g-sfp-ports-suitable-modules.388526/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/acquiring-2-5g-switch-10g-sfp-ports-suitable-modules.388526/ invalid@example.com (pete*) pete*
I use my own router, so the ISP (Grains Zyxel) router modem is in bridge mode.
My router has only 1G ports. So I don't get any of those speeds - soon i'll have to upgrade it, maybe.
If I don't get on with the zyxel.

But I do need a switch to give enough ports at the new full speed - so found this one on FB. It is £25, but in Glasgow so not likely to be able to get it.
But new, it is £73ish...

Acquiring 2.5G switch - 10G SFP+ ports - suitable modules?]]> 11 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:44:29 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/chimney-effect.388509/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/chimney-effect.388509/ invalid@example.com (Bloody_Pete) Bloody_Pete
]]> 12 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:44:20 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/so-i-want-a-new-opnsense-box.388518/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/so-i-want-a-new-opnsense-box.388518/ invalid@example.com (5aboy) 5aboy
I did something stupid .

After the last heatwave when it was proper hot my force point 1100 got too hot so I panicked .

And just got one of these dell ultra 235 /16gb ram boxes..the small factor ones not the micros.

Plan is to put a x550-t2 in it and have it route for me. I have 2.3gbps internet.


Now I wonder if this is a stupid thing to do as I'm not sure I need all that power ...my thinking was...go for something modern with low power consumption that won't get hot using sfp+ to...

So I want a new opnsense box]]> 13 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:59 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-nas-server.214651/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-nas-server.214651/ invalid@example.com (Votick) Votick We have a rigs topic somewhere :/ Why not a NAS?


Here's mine:

AMD Athlon 6000+ 3GHZ Dual Core
6GB Corsair Ram
3X 1TB Samsung F1 Spinpoints
1X 2TB Samsung F1 Spinpoint
80GB Maxtor (OS)

Running Windows Server 2008
- DNS
- DHCP
- AD (With group Policy)
- Web Server
- FTP Server



I did have Windows Home Server but roaming profiles was more useful to me in that all my data is...

Show me your... NAS/Server]]> 556 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:37:00 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/various-components-make-nas-light-gaming-pc.388512/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/various-components-make-nas-light-gaming-pc.388512/ invalid@example.com (pete*) pete*
TL;DR at the bottom. This ended up much longer than I intended.

I'm trying to put together a few different machines from the parts I already have,
while hopefully selling my current main PC to free up some cash.

The three systems I'm aiming for are:

A small, light gaming PC to replace my current main machine.
A new NAS to replace my ancient Synology DS211j.
A small gaming PC for my nephew...

Various Components... Make NAS + Light Gaming PC + ?]]> 5 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:34:52 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nipper-needs-new-headphones.388502/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nipper-needs-new-headphones.388502/ invalid@example.com (David) David
He's always had reasonable headphones, favouring durability over audiophile quality, and Yeti mics.

Just looking for suggestions for decent but durable circum-aural headphones, but also wondering whether to consider a headset combo instead.]]> 10 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:34 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/steam-machine-price-and-pre-order-lottery.388459/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/steam-machine-price-and-pre-order-lottery.388459/ invalid@example.com (d_stilgar) d_stilgar
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine

Now, for my own opinions. I'm pretty underwhelmed. Price was always going to be the big factor on whether or not this was a good buy. $1,049 to...

Steam Machine Price and Pre-Order Lottery]]> 32 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:49:29 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/travel-router-recs.388493/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/travel-router-recs.388493/ invalid@example.com (Andersen) Andersen
Trip includes a fair few nights at trusted places and two nights at a hotel. Former I'm fine hopping on local wireless, latter not so much. Even though I do use VPN, I do want a firewall between my devices and whatever crusty El Cheapo setup chosen hotel has

So need a travel router. Needs to have wireless LAN (duhhh), one LAN jack, WAN jack and wireless WAN. What would you recommend?]]> 4 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:35:24 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ee-fiber-broadband.388481/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ee-fiber-broadband.388481/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g 9