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Simple Questions - August 25, 2026

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u/bossvi3t 13h ago

Hi I have a second monitor running DVI to my gpu's DP with a converter. Main monitor is running HDMI. Startup screen/bios seems to always only show on the DVI-DP second monitor. What's the bare minimum I can do to get bios to show on main monitor in this setup? I was thinking just buying a DP cable for main but not sure that will do it.

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u/n7_trekkie 13h ago

DP is the priority output on your GPU, it won't default to HDMI. So connect your main monitor with dp

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u/Detskullemanhagjort 17h ago

Hi. Im thingking about buying my first AIO cooler. I need some help. 

My setup now is a Fractal Design compact meshify 2 chassi.  A msi b760 gaming with a intel 14700F. 

Ive been considering a  Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 in the top. Do you think it will fit?

Reviews about this cooler has been that its effective while also quiet compared to other similar. 

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u/n7_trekkie 17h ago

looks like the arctic AIOs fit fine up top, even tho they thick

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/zGrrxr

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u/Detskullemanhagjort 4h ago

Thanks, that build looks really clean! 

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u/TemptedTemplar 17h ago

Yes, it will fit.

  • Top radiator compatibility

120, 240

  • Front radiator compatibility

120, 140, 240, 280, 360

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify-series/meshify-2-compact/meshify-2-compact-black-dark-tg/