Using MemTest86
Written on June 17, 2020 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularGuide of how to download, create bootable USB and run Memtest - also including instructions for running Windows Memory Diagnostic
How To Select The Right Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) For Your Computer
Written on May 24, 2018 by Chad Warmenhoven PopularAn uninterruptible power supply, also called a UPS system or UPS battery backup, protects connected equipment from power problems and provides battery backup power during electrical outages. This article explains the differences between UPS models and aims to help users select the right UPS for their computer system.
Intel 12th Gen DRM Issues and the Corresponding 'Fix'
Written on November 19, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenSome games and applications with DRM software can’t recognize 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, causing them to crash or not load.
TRS and TRRS, oh and TRRRS
Written on November 18, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenExplanation of microphone/headphone technology. The letter T stands for Tip, and the R stands for Ring (like a ring on your finger, not like ringing the telephone).
Cables: Active or Passive, Which is Best
Written on August 4, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenWe hear the terms 'active' and 'passive' attributed to cables and equipment all the time. But what does it mean? Which one is better? Which one do you really need? We clarify the difference and explain how to choose between them.
Linux Live Environment
Written on July 29, 2021 by Terrell BarnesPuget provides a Tools USB with a plethora of tools preinstalled. One of the most useful is the Linux Live Environment so if you're wondering how to access or use it, check this out!
Getting Started With Your New System
Written on May 12, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenThe Support department has written a litany of articles detailing various fixes, troubleshooting advice, software guidance, and technologies. We have compiled a list of what we deem the most useful for a new Puget System owner. If you've recently purchased a Puget Systems computer, you may find the following articles very useful as you familiarize yourself with your new build.
AMD Machine Check Exception - X570/B550 Chipsets
Written on March 3, 2021 by Chad WarmenhovenWith certain hardware, a system may become unstable and begin rebooting/crashing and only occasionally throwing errors that help identify the culprit. If your system uses an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a motherboard based on the X570 series chipset, you may run into this issue as well. This article will cover the solution we have found to be successful.
Windows 10 File Recovery Tool
Written on August 12, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenMicrosoft has released a data recovery tool, here it is in all it's glory. This article will explain the purpose and usage of the Microsoft Windows 10 File Recovery Tool available from the Microsoft Store.
How to Make Use of Our Newest Puget Tools USB (May 2020 and later) From Inside Windows
Written on June 4, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenFull breakdown of our Puget Tools USB and all it's features/functions. Full guidance on how to use the tools as well.
How to Make Use of Our Newest Puget Tools USB (May 2020 and later) From Outside Windows
Written on June 4, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenIf your system won't boot, a Puget Systems Support Technician may ask that you boot into the Puget Tools USB which provides access to a litany of powerful tools to diagnose your system.
Basics of Network Troubleshooting
Written on May 1, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through our recommendations for troubleshooting network issues.
Monitor Cabling Options and How To Use Them Correctly
Written on February 24, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenThere are a finite number of monitor connections but nonetheless it can seem overwhelming at times. We will break down the common ones currently available and how to identify them.
Reduce Downtime With These Backup Components
Written on February 7, 2020 by Chad WarmenhovenBasic guide to what backup parts you could have on hand in case of failure.
Basic Guide to Testing Memory in Ubuntu
Written on January 16, 2020 by Ben BohnenA bad stick of RAM can cause a system to become unstable and crash frequently. One of the first steps that you can take in troubleshooting frequent crashing is to run a memory diagnostics test. This article will demonstrate how to access Memtest86+ in your Ubuntu install.
Replacing a GPU in the Fractal R5
Written on February 13, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through the process of replacing the GPU (video card) in the Fractal Define R5. This article has an instruction break down along with a full video produced by Chris Shreve.
Swapping your Front Panel in a Fractal R6
Written on February 13, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through the process of replacing the Front Panel in the Fractal Define R5. This article has an instruction break down along with a full video produced by Chris Shreve.
Replacing a HDD/SSD in Fractal R5
Written on January 23, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through the process of replacing the HDD/SSD in the Fractal Define R5. This article has an instruction break down along with a full video produced by Chris Shreve.
Replacing a Power Supply (PSU) in the Fractal R6
Written on January 23, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through the process of replacing the Power Supply (PSU) in the Fractal Define R6. This article has an instruction break down along with a full video produced by Chris Shreve.
Replacing a GPU in the Fractal R6
Written on January 16, 2019 by Chad WarmenhovenThis article will guide you through the process of replacing the GPU in the Fractal Define R6. This article has an instruction break down along with a full video produced by Chris Shreve.
Are You Running out of Drive Space? Here are Ways to Free it up.
Written on February 10, 2017 by Alicia BennettHard drive space can really fill up quickly; especially if you have a laptop because they tend to come with smaller SSD's. If if you have a desktop most of the time you don't know how it filled up so fast or what is in there, taking up your gigabytes.
Replacing the optical drive dust cover on the Silverstone SG10 Chassis
Written on March 14, 2016 by Scott DenoffThis guide shows how to replace the optical drive dust cover on the Silverstone SG10 Chassis.
Preventative Maintenance: Dusting out your computer
Written on July 2, 2015 by Richard FalkAbout once a year or so, you will want to clear out the dust that is in your computer as preventative maintenance to make sure your computer is running properly. Here are some tips for cleaning out the dust in your desktop or laptop.
Reversing front panel door of Fractal Define R5
Written on July 1, 2015 by Richard FalkHere at Puget Systems Support, one question we get asked pretty often is how to reverse the door on the Fractal Define R5. Here is a step by step video showing how to make that change.
Traverse Pro 17 (M765i): Removing the keyboard and accessing secondary RAM slots
Written on April 7, 2015 by Daniel BrownThis video will show you how to remove your keyboard as well as accessing the secondary ram slots underneath the keyboard on your Traverse Pro 17in.