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by DecoyObvious
Tue Apr 05, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: Hardware Setups
Topic: Power Supply Question
Replies: 12
Views: 4376

Re: Power Supply Question

I upgraded to a Mean Well 5V, 4A supply because I was having problems when using an external hdd.

I'm still using the power splitter I got from MisterAddons and it hasn't been an issue. Everything has been working great.
by DecoyObvious
Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: 27" 1440p Monitor Recs?
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: 27" 1440p Monitor Recs?

I have the MSI MAG274QRF-QD. I bought it mostly as a nice upgrade for my computer with the hope that it would also work well on the MiSTer, and it's been great so far. I can run it at 1920x1440@75Hz with no problem, and it seems to handle the refresh rate switching just fine between cores/regions. But I haven't extensively tested every core. I most...
by DecoyObvious
Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Hardware Setups
Topic: Extra power from attached HDD Is it bad?
Replies: 3
Views: 7716

Re: Extra power from attached HDD Is it bad?

That's a relief to know. Thanks for the response. Cheers!
by DecoyObvious
Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:36 am
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Nothing is saving
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

Re: Nothing is saving

I'm fairly new to the whole Mister thing myself so I can't say for sure, but I think maybe you just didn't realized your games weren't saving. :)

Anyway, glad I could help. Cheers.
by DecoyObvious
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Nothing is saving
Replies: 5
Views: 4444

Re: Nothing is saving

When you have a core loaded, open the Mister menu and make sure Autosave is turned on. If you can't select the option, you might need to load a rom first. After you turn it on, go the the 2nd page of the Mister menu and make sure you hit Save Settings. Now, after you save your progress in-game, make sure you open the Mister menu and you should see ...
by DecoyObvious
Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:09 am
Forum: Hardware Setups
Topic: Extra power from attached HDD Is it bad?
Replies: 3
Views: 7716

Extra power from attached HDD Is it bad?

Hi all, Just getting into this whole Mister thing, so please forgive my ignorance. :) I plugged in an external HDD that uses a Y-split USB cable for extra power. The extra USB plug is connected to a separate power source, not a 2nd USB port on the Mister hub. Anyway, when I flip the power switch off, everything seems to stay powered on until I also...