Swap out the GPU and test, after unplugging everrything else. I had a G92 card go dead short before and took out the PSU with it. Barring that, probably the mobo
Yes that cable looks like the best option, since you have the CX4 version of that switch. Cx4 was meant for short distance direct attachment. XFP is the corresponding standard for optical.
For a 43 inch 4k, I chose to save my money and get a TCL 43S405. The newer versions have higher max brightness and even lower input lag but are still under $300 for a good general use VA panel with an intuitive and easy to use interface. It will be enough to hold me over until HDMI 2.1 at least...
MoCA (Media over Coax Alliance) is a standard for networking over coax cable:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_over_Coax_Alliance
This standard is in wide use for FiOS installations. The filter I was referring to is where the coax enters your residence, you need a MoCA filter (pretty...
Do you not have coax runs near the endpoints? Because MoCA offers near gigabit speeds and reliability, assuming you can access the splitter and install a filter.
It amuses me that every time there is a thread on certain topics (Windows versions other than 10, Star Citizen...) there are certain members that come to jump all over it with some evangelized counterpoint. Please calm down, the world is not ending because someone bought a video game you dont...
I use a similar kit in walmart flavor. Its plastic and uses aaa batteries but it saves my hands alot of wear and tear for sure.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-Precision-Screwdriver/151284520
M.2 drives are physically keyed different for SATA or PCI-E. In order to support both drive types, a USB enclosure would require 2 physical M.2 slots, as well as seperate controllers for each slot.
On the left is "B key," which is used for SATA drives, and on the right is "M key," which is...