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    Computer Wakes Up From Sleep And Goes Back To Sleep?

    I built my very own computer with Windows 8 running however, I wanted something new instead of Windows 7 that I've been on for years. Anyways, I put it to sleep, it wakes up and then a little after, it goes back to sleep. Why? It also does turn on in it's own and it's something that Windows 8...
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    Need help first time building a computer?

    Thank you! God bless
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    Need help first time building a computer?

    Hello everyone! I did it and it is working great!:)
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    Is it okay to have my computer on foam like this? Instead of carpet?

    Can I have my computer on this foam instead of carpet? It's better because I don't want it on carpet. Your answers are appreciated! Thank you, God bless! :)
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    Where do I put the Power LED - and Power LED +?

    OK GUYS, IT IS SET! :) Is it okay if I have my computer on this foam? It's better than it being on carpet.
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    Where do I put the Power LED - and Power LED +?

    Yeah, on my manual, I see the pins that are for POWER LED. However, on the cables that are coming from the case, one pin says power led + and one says power led- . How do I know if 1 is for Power LED + and 2 is for Power LED -. It says this on my manual. I'm assuming the - goes to the 4th...
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    Where do I put the Power LED - and Power LED +?

    Everything is put except the Power LED part and I have the Power LED cable connector coming from the case. It's just 1 is labeled + and 1 is labeled - . I don't know where to put it in. I'm checking the manual, I have a Z97-G45 Gaming mobo.
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    Where do I put the Power LED - and Power LED +?

    On the manual it says the power led. On the number of the slot for number 4 it says 4. - and for 2 it says 2.+
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    Where do I put the Power LED - and Power LED +?

    I plugged the computer fan to system fan. I plugged the POWER LED but i don't know where to put power led - and power led +. It's together.
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    Need help first time building a computer?

    PLEASE READ ALL I need to properly ground myself to not damage any parts. So, what part of the case do I touch in order to ground myself? I'm barefoot on carpet is that okay? It's all painted, that's okay right? Do you know any good videos that helped you on how to build it? These wires go to...
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    Will a DVI TO HDMI converter help with making the monitor HD? Or is a converter for different ports?

    I already have an HDMI. Can't I just get those tiny converters like this one And is DVI Resolution the same as HDMI other than the audio?
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    Will a DVI TO HDMI converter help with making the monitor HD? Or is a converter for different ports?

    My motherboard has an HDMI. My monitor has DVI AND VGA. Will it help to get a converter if I get an HDMI cable and convert one end to DVI FOR MONITOR? Is the input HDMI, or are converters only for problems she lets say a monitor has one port and the computer has a different port? Thanks, God...
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    A Few Easy Questions For New Computer Builder? Long but easy concept for experienced builders.

    Hey guys, I'm really new to computer building and need a lot of help. My first question is - How do I properly ground myself against ESD? If I have to touch the case, which part of the case do I touch? Also, when installing the optical drive and hard drive, I need a Sata connection from power...
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    Making my own computer for the first time, what's an anti-static bracelet? Grounded wrist strap?

    Before I do anything, my first step was to install the I/O Panel on Motherboard and then the motherboard, etc. What does electrostatic discharge and grounding mean? I'm really new to this stuff and realize there is physics involved. Thank you, God bless. - Jo
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    My flooring is carpet,what can I do? Buy cut out wood? Please read first.See picture

    I'm not asking people how to put something under a computer pal. I'm asking what can happen and if it's right or no to do so for my specific case and asking if any material can harm it. (:
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