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Welcome to The Tips Page!
Here You Will Find Tips And Tricks For Your Computer To Get You Up And Running! Take A Look And They Can Hopefully Solve / Assist You In Any Issues You Are Facing!
Read Below To Get Your Computer Powered And Playable!
Computer Diagnosing
These Are Common Issues First Time Computer Users May Face When They Get A New Computer Regardless Of Brand!
No Wi-Fi Signal Found
This Is A Common Issue, Especially During Windows Set Up!
No Wi-Fi Drivers!
If A Computer Has A New Storage Device And Or Has Been Factory Reset, The Wi-Fi Drivers May Not Be Installed!
When Receiving A Prebuilt Computer, This Is Usually The Case!
Examine Your Computer!
In Order to Get A Wi-Fi Signal, Please Check to See If Your Motherboard Has A Wi-Fi Card Built In Or If It Uses A Separate Wi-Fi Antenna ( USB Antenna Or PCIE Wi-Fi Card )!
Install The Drivers!
Go To The Manufacturer's Webpage By Searching The Exact Model Of Motherboard / Other Wi-Fi Source And Locating The Support Tab For Said Product!
In Order To Get The Divers Onto A Computer That Lacks Wi-Fi, You May Temporarily Connect An Ethernet Cable Or A Driver Free USB Wi-Fi Antenna So That You May Access The Necessary Download!
If You Don't Have Either Of Those On Hand, Grab A USB Thumb Drive And Download The Extracted Files To It. You Can Plug The Thumb Drive Into The Computer and Download!
Computer Fails To Power
Make Sure The Power Supply Cable Is Plugged Into the Power Supply and Outlet Firmly!
Ensure The Power Supply is On!
The Line ( | ) On The Switch Represents It is Powered, And The Circle On The Switch ( O ) Represents Off!
Plugged In Correctly!
Make Sure The Power Supply Is Plugged In Firmly!
No Extension Cables!
Some Computers Have High Power Draws And May Be Too Much For An Extension Cord To Handle!
No Signal From Monitor
Just A Sad, Empty Screen!
Input!
Make Sure That Your Monitor Is On The Correct Input So That It Can Receive Signal!
Check Cable Connections!
Ensure That The Cables Are Plugged Into Your Monitor and Graphics Card!
Classic On / Off!
Sometimes The Monitor Will Not Receive Signal From The Computer If The Cable Was Plugged In While The Computer Was Powered On! Turn The Computer Off, And Make Sure The Cables Are Plugged In Prior To Powering The Computer!
Shipping Damage
GK Builds Ships The Computers With Foam Supports And Original Computer Case Box To Ensure A Snug Fit!
GK Builds Purchase!
Did You Order From GK Builds And The Computer Was Damaged On Arrival?
Please Send Us An Email With Pictures And The Order Number As Fast As Possible And We Will Get Back To You Soon!
Other Sellers!
Contact The Retailer In Order To Get Your Computer Working!
Some Parts May Be Under Warranty And You May Be Able To Get A Replacement From The Part Manufacturers!
Looking For Support?
We Recommend Checking the Tips Page Before Reaching Out for Support! The Help You Need Might Be a Few Clicks Away!
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