Best products from r/computerhelp
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1. ASUS B450 AMD Ryzen 2 ATX Gaming Motherboard AM4 DDR4 HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Prime B450-Plus)
- Powered by 2nd generation AMD Ryzen AM4 to maximize connectivity and speed with NVMe M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2, DDR4 (3200 MHz) and Gigabit LAN
- 5X Protection III hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability
- Aura Sync RGB header provides a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of enabled products
- Patent-pending Safe Slot Core fortified Pie slot prevents damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
- FanXpert 4 Core delivers comprehensive controls for fans and AIO pump, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler and optimized gaming
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2. Sabrent 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] Black (EC-UASP)
- Tool free design, easy to install,Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps when connected to a USB 2.0 port,Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
- Suitable for 2.5” SATA/SSD; Supports Standard Notebook 2.5″ SATA and SATA II Hard drives
- Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III,Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
- Hot-swappable, plug and play, no drivers needed
- Operating System: Supported Operating Systems: Mac,Windows;Supported Windows Versions: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Supported Mac Versions: Mac OS X and Higher
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3. Sabrent USB 3.1 (Type-A) to SSD / 2.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Adapter [Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III] (EC-SS31)
- Connect a 2.5in SATA hard drive to your computer using a portable cable with UASP Support
- USB 3.1 high-speed supports up to 10Gbps data rate
- Hot-swappable, Tool-free HDD Installation, plug and play, no drivers needed.
- LED light indicates Power and Activity status.
- Comes with USB-C Adapter.
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4. Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E500B/AM)
- Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V-NAND Technology, the 860 EVO SSD offers optimized performance for everyday computing as well as rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications
- Enhanced read write speeds: Sequential read and write performance levels of up to 550MB/s and 520MB/s, respectively
- Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1670
- Warranty and compatibility: 5-year limited warranty; Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux
- Included contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) SSD & user manual (All other cables, screws, brackets not included); Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
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5. EZDIY-FAB PCI Express M.2 SSD NGFF PCIe Card to PCIe 3.0 x4 M2 Adapter (Support M.2 PCIe 22110,2280, 2260, 2242)
- Supports PCIe Gen4 and PCIe Gen3 M.2 NGFF 80mm, 60mm, 42mm SSD
- Supports PCIe 1.0 ,PCIe 2.0,PCIe 3.0, and PCIe 4.0 motherboard
- Note: this adapter is only for 'M' key M.2 PCIe SSD such as Samsung XP941 SSD. Not compatible with a 'B' key M.2 PCIe x2 SSD or 'B' key M.2 SATA SSD.
- Fast and hassle-free setup with native OS support / Includes full-profile bracket and low-profile bracket for installation in SFF computers
- Windows 10/8, Windows Server 2012 R2, Linux series, Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Red Hat native drivers support both PCIe-NVMe and PCIe-AHCI. Note: Mac Pro 2009, 2010 and 2012 models support PCIe-AHCI SSD only. (Note: Win7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are not compatible with NVME SSD)
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6. XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz OC+, 8GB GDDR5, VR Ready, Dual BIOS, 3xDP HDMI DVI, AMD Graphics Card (RX-580P8DFD6)
- The XFX RX 580 series graphics card feature the latest Polaris architecture which includes the 4th gen GCN graphics cores, a brand new display engine, new multimedia cores, all on the revolutionary next finfet 14 process technology for enhanced performance and efficiency
- Equipped with XFX double dissipation cooling technology for optimal cooling and performance. Minimum power requirement is 500 watts. Memory clock true: 8.0GHz, boost OC : 8.1GHz
- Multiple factory GPU overclocked settings - 1366 MHz true clock and 1386 MHz OC
- AMD VR ready premium - Experience the new generation of compelling virtual reality content with the Radeon RX GTS graphics card paired with the leading VR headsets. The Radeon RX GTS graphics card coupled with AMD LiquidVR technology delivers a virtually stutter-free, low latency experience, essential for remarkable virtual reality environments
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7. Generic SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 Inch Hard Drive / 5 inch Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter
Connect to the IDE device using USB interface and SATA device tooTransfer rate upto 480MBps (USB 2.0 specification), limit depend on the IDE device/SATA device and the driverSupports SATA Hard Disk / ATA/ATAPI CD-ROM/R/RW DVD-ROM (based on ATAPI spec.)External power adapter included, for power up th...
8. SanDisk Cruzer 256GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ36-256G-B35)
Reliable storage for photos, videos, music and other filesTransfer with confidence when moving images and other contentRetractable design keeps the connector safeSanDisk Secure Access software with 128 bit AES encryption and password protectionCompatibility USB 2.0
9. Neeyer SATA to USB Cable, USB 3.0 SATAIII Hard Drive Adapter Cable for 2.5 Inch SSD & HDD Support UASP, 9 Inch
- QUICKLY ACCESS A SATA SSD/HDD: Neeyer SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter can easily connect a 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD with your computer to expand storage, upgrade system, back up files, retrieve and recover data, and transfer data. It is awsome for booting up old spare hard disks and recovering important files of broken PC. (Note: 1.Not support 3.5'' SSD/HDD! 2. Not support IDE interface! 3. No power cable! Not need additional power cable!)
- 5GBPS FAST SPEED WITH UASP: With standard USB 3.0 and SATA III connectors ready, it supports super data transfer speed of 5Gbps. Plus accelerated transmission protocols--UASP and TRIM, it performs 70% faster at reading and 40% faster at writing than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP. The advanced ASM 1153e chipset greatly improves the performance of data transfer.
- NO DRIVER & EASY USE: No need to install driver or install the SSD/HDD inside an enclosure, just plug and play. Supports Windows/Mac OS/Linux/Chrome OS laptops, game consoles like Sony PS4/PS3/Xbox One, Smart TV, Router, etc. Hot-swap supported. No request for extra power supply.
- USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: The LED indicator lets you know the working status easily (Red Light: Power status; Green Light: Activity status). The Auto Sleep Mode helps to extend the lifespan of your hard drives. The S.M.A.R.T function allows you to check the status of your HDD or SSD on computer easily. Built-in USB Cable allows it to work out of the box. Lightweight & slim design makes it a portable solution while on the go.
- BROAD COMPATIBLITY: Fit with most 2.5" SATA III / II / I HDD (Hard Disk Drive) & SSD (Solid State Drive) up to 5TB, compatible with WD Blue SATA PC HDD 2.5, WD GREEN 2.5 SATA SSD, Seagate Barracuda 2.5, Seagate FireCuda, Samsung 860 EVO/850 EVO SATA III SSD, SanDisk SSD PLUS, Crucial BX500/MX500, Kingston A400 SATA SSD, TOSHIBA TR200, PNY CS900, DREVO X1, Integral, HITACHI. WARRANTY: 45 Days Money Back Guarantee & 24-Month Worry-free Warranty.
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10. Unitek SATA to USB 3.0, SATA III Cable Hard Drive Adapter Converter for Universal 2.5/3.5 SATA HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk and SATA Optical Drive, Include 12V/2A Power Adapter
- 【UNIVERSAL HARD DRIVE ADAPTER】Sata external enclosure comprises of a high-class chipset; Supports 2.5" 3.5’’ SATA I/II/III hard drive/solid state drive, can be used on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OS.(NOTE: The current version does not support the optical drive. )
- 【UP TO 6 GBPS TRANSFER RATES】 Maximun 6 Gbps transfer rate only for SSD. USB 3.0 version, supports data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 / USB 1.0.
- 【PORTABLE DESIGN】 This sata to usb reader is so portable and lightweight what makes it is easy to carry. LED light shows Power and Activity status.
- 【PLUG AND PLAY】 Support hot swapping, easy and tool-free installation. No drivers or software needed.
- 【WHAT WE OFFER】 Unitek USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter x1, 12V 2A Power Adapter x 1, 2.6 ft USB 3.0 Cable x 1; 2-year warranty quality guarantee, 24h friendly customer service and email support
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11. WAVLINK USB 3.0 to SATA I/II/III Dual-Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 Inch HDD/SSD with UASP (6Gbps), Support Offline Clone Duplicator and Auto Sleep Function [12TB X2 ]-Black
Supports USB 3.0 external, SATA-I/II/III internal; Works great with 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD.Supports transfer speeds up to 6Gbps by UASP transfer protocol, which is up to 20% faster than USB 3.0. Speeds up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0),480Mbps (USB 2.0), 12Mbps (USB 1.1)Supports Offline Cloning up t...
12. StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (USB3S2SAT3CB)
- QUICKLY ACCESS A SATA SSD OR HDD: By connecting to a SATA 2.5" SATA SSD or HDD using this SATA to USB cable--you can add storage, perform backups, create disk images, implement data recoveries, and transfer content to your laptop
- FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS WITH UASP: The SATA to USB adapter supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of 5Gbps, plus you can experience transfer speeds up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when connected to a computer that also supports UASP
- CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE: The hard drive USB adapter is a portable solution that tucks away nicely in a laptop bag with no external power required
- SAVE TIME: The hard drive transfer cable lets you easily swap between drives with no need to install the drive inside an enclosure--just plug and play
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13. Inateck USB 3.0 to SATA Dual-Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone Function fit 2.5 and 3.5 inch HDD SSD SATA (SATA I/II/III), Support 2X 8TB and UASP, Black FD2002
USB 3.0 external, SATA-III internal, especially made for 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD. USB 3.0 super speed supports UASP, even faster data transferIntegrated safeguards preventing overvoltage, leak currents, short circuits and peak voltage, interference and disturbance, guaranteed safer data t...
14. Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA)
- Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack.
- Driverless for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8/Linux/Mac OSX.
- USB bus-powered, no external power required.
- Reverse Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0
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15. StarTech.com 3.5mm 4 Position to 2x 3 Position 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - F/M - 3.5mm headset Adapter Cable (MUYHSFMM)
Connect a 4-position headset to a computer that has separate microphone and audio portsConnect your newer headsets (audio & microphone) to a PC or Laptop for use with VOIP applications (Skype / chat programs)Compact design for maximum portabilityConnect your newer headsets (audio & microphone) to a ...
16. Seagate BarraCuda Pro 500GB Internal Hard Drive Performance HDD – 2.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 128MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC Laptop, Data Recovery – Frustration Free Packaging (ST500LM034)
- Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda Pro internal hard drives
- Tackle large projects or build a gaming computer with 500GB of capacity
- Jump into PC gaming or edit music, video, and photos effortlessly with 7200 RPM speeds and optimized read/write caching technology
- Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
- Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited warranty and two-year Rescue Data Recovery Services
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17. Dualcomm Ethernet Over Coax (EoC) Adapters (DECA-100) - Twin Pack
- Passive adapter for Ethernet transmission over a coaxial cable. Compatible with point-to-point or home-run cabling only.
- Transmission distance up to 600 feet (RG59)/800ft (RG6)
- Great for migrating analog video surveillance systems to IO camera based systems
- Great for 100Mbps home network over existing in-house coax cabling
- Low cost and easy to install with thousands of satisfied users worldwide
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18. Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse
Trackball comfort: sculpted shape supports your hand and stays in one place—move the cursor without moving your armWork and play anywhere: Get smooth, precise cursor control wherever you use your trackball—your desk, couch, even your bedLong battery life: Go for up to 18 months without changing ...
19. COMeap (2-Pack) 6 Pin Male to 8 Pin (6+2) PCI Express Power Adapter Cable for CoolerMaster and Thermaltake Power Supply with 6 Pin Port 20-inch (51cm)
- 『6P - 8P(6+2)』6 pin male end to plug into the power supply (only works with Cooler Master & Thermaltake power supply with standard 6 pin PCIe port) and 8 pin(6+2) male end to plug into the video graphics card;(NOTE: the 6 pin end and 8 pin(6+2) male end cannot be used interchangeably)
- 『Only designed for graphics vedio cards, it doesn't work with motherboards』Compatible with 6-pin & 8-pin graphics cards from popular manufacturers such as: ASUS, ASRock, Gigabyte, Radeon, Sapphire, NVIDIA Tesla GPU, etc. (The 8 pin (6+2) end could be used as 6 pin or 8 pin end by sliding on/off the 2 pin.);
- 『Compatibility』Compatible with CoolerMaster and Thermaltake power supply with standard 6 pin PCIe port; (NOTE: this cable is Not compatible with EVGA, Corsair and Antec PSUs.)
- 『Parameter』Length(including connectors): 20-inch(51cm), Gauge: 1007-18AWG(standard tin-coating copper wire), Quantity: 2pcs, Self-adhesive tape*1pcs (only designed for graphics vedio cards, it will not work with motherboards);
- 『Note』Please do not connect this cable with 6 pin peripheral connector, it will burn or damage your device. This cable was only designed for the brand and model as listed in the 3rd Point. If you use other incompatible brand PSUs or types, it will definitely burn or damage the PSUs or graphics cards and we won’t take any responsibility for wrongly using or installing. Please check the compatible types or contact us if you are not sure if it supports your power supply;
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20. EDUP Wifi Adapter Ac600Mbps Wireless Usb Adapter 5ghz /2.4ghz Dual Band 600mbps Usb Adapter 2dBi External Antennas Supports Windows Xp Win Vista Win 7 Win 8.1 Win 10 Mac Os X 10.7-10.15
Upgrades PCs to 802.11ac, the latest & most powerful Wi-Fi technology - 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. 5G WIFI Ideal for gaming online and seamless HD video streamingWifi usb adapter up to 600Mbps Wi-Fi speeds on 5.8GHz (433Mbps) and 2.4GHz (150Mbps) bands. Dual band reduces interference for...
Oh, that's easier, it's a simple SATA power and SATA data connection. Any enclosure with a SATA connection should work just fine, although I'd recommend using one with a USB 3.0 output and the HDD can read and write much faster than the 480Mbps limitation of USB 2.0. Something like this would work great and it's super cheap-
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Tool-free-Enclosure-Optimized-EC-UASP/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519971772&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5in+hard+drive+enclosure
The SATA connections have a sideways 'L' shaped connector for both the separate power and data connections and will only plug-in one way.
Download, and run this guy. You will need a flash drive and some time. Once it installs do the following:
The idea is that you do a repair install that should let you reinstall the OS without moving any files. It should seem straightforward but if you feel uncomfortable take plenty of screenshots and I'm happy to walk you through it.
Edit: ALTERNATELY if you have a way of removing the hard drive and mounting it to another computer using something like this (you can get these from Best Buy or Walmart in a pinch) you can see all of your files that way, and then using the reinstall tool you can reinstall the operating system without worrying about lost data.
I just found this board on Amazon Prime Day deals for cheap and I am a fan of Asus, from what I can tell it looks pretty similar to the MSI one you posted. Do you see any issues? It's on sale for $76 which sounds pretty good.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKT5CTH/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
Your motherboard does not have an M.2 slot on it.
You can buy a PCI-E x4 M.2 adapter that fits the 500GB Samsung EVO 970 plus (like this one https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Express-Adapter-Support-22110/dp/B01GCXCR7W/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=pci-e+m.2+adapter&qid=1562715160&s=gateway&sr=8-4), but it requires a PCI-E x4 slot.
Your motherboard has four PCI-E x1 slots (won't fit) and two PCI-E x16 slots (it will fit in this slot but only if you have one free -- i.e. you don't have two video cards).
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, consider getting a regular old boring SATA III SSD. True, they aren't as fast as NVMe SSDs, but this is $30 cheaper (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-500GB-Internal-MZ-76E500B-AM/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=500GB+samsung+evo+SSD&qid=1562715888&s=gateway&sr=8-3) and for gaming you actually won't notice much of a difference compared to the NVMe drive you spec'ed. NVMe gives you bigger performance boosts when reading/writing large blocks of sequential data, so for example video editing. Source: https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/sata-3-vs-m-2-vs-nvme-overview-and-comparison/
The hard drive is PROBABLY fine, it sounds like there is probably a problem with the mainboard if it won't power on - but this doesn't guarantee the hard drive is OK. BUT, it's probably fine.
You want something like this
You can then remove the hard drive by following these instructions and plugging the hard drive into the USB adapter, powering it on, and plugging it into a different computer. Then, just find the files!
Hey man,
So 3.0 ports and 2.0 ports are interchangeable in some aspects. 2.0 runs on 3.0 without a problem, but trying to run a 3.0 on a 2.0 can cause some issues. Mainly because the transfer rates are so different. My suggestion is to get ahold of another computer and transfer the photos to a folder. Then, instead of an external hard drive, just get a large usb 2.0 flashdrive. (I've listed my favorite). Other than that, I don't know what to do man. =/
Best of luck to you.
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-128GB-Flash-SDCZ36-128G-B35/dp/B01EHG3GVM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504927305&sr=8-4&keywords=usb%2B2.0%2Bflash%2Bdrive%2B128gb&th=1
You could take out the hard drive and use something such as this to plug it into another computer and it will show up just like a USB thumb drive(assuming that the problem is not the hard drive failing).
*this may require you to boot into a Linux live cd if the hard drive is failing/is the problem
If it is the hard drive failing(less likely, typically the hard drive would be making unusual sounds, screeching loud ticking, etc.)you could still try the above idea but that may hurt the hard drive more. If the data is externally valuable it the best solution would be a professional data recovery company (these can run into the thousands of dollars)
You could also try to take it to a local computer repair shop and ask for their opinion on it.
The first idea is probably fine tho.
I have recovered data with the first idea before.
Oh lmao. They are pretty cheap. https://www.amazon.com/SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable-Black/dp/B07FDTY299/ref=asc_df_B07FDTY299/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309777534894&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5786150111215872483&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026561&hvtargid=pla-572925725652&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=58425267301&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309777534894&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5786150111215872483&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026561&hvtargid=pla-572925725652
External monitor would be the way to go. Beyond that, you could pull the HD and plug it into another computer. They make adapters which are cheap on amazon that allow you to plug drives into other computers via USB.
Things like this: https://www.amazon.com/WAVLINK-Dual-Bay-Docking-Station-Functions/dp/B018FTE87S
Or this: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-UNITEK-universal-Optical-Include/dp/B06WWLCYC3
But make sure it is compatible with your drive before buying.
You shuold be able to. Either but something like this https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-FD2002-Dual-Bay-Docking-Function/dp/B00N1KXE9K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522154062&sr=8-5&keywords=hard+drive+docking+station or if you're using a new desktop just connect the new hard drive to sata and power cables it should come up. Just make sure the computer is off then you do it.
Out of curiosity, what do you mean by the one you bought from Amazon? Is it just a audio adapter like this?
If it is, I would try plugging a flash drive into the USB port you had it in. Preferably, one that you tested as working using your rear USB.
If the flash drive works in the back but not the front, then I would open up your case and check that all the wires going from the front panel to the motherboard and make sure it's still plugged in properly.
Is it just a single 3.5mm jack? if so most desktops don't have the 4 ring 3.5mm jack found in an Iphone or laptop allowing to use a mic and headphones with just jack. You will need to buy a splitter that turns it into a headphone jack and a mic and then plug those into their respective jack. They are on amazon for around 10$.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1520281055&sr=8-16&keywords=35mm+splitter
if the problem is what i think it is grab one of these and you are good to go!
You could buy a new HDD such as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-500GB-BarraCuda-2-5-Inch-Internal/dp/B07D9698HW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=500gb+hdd&qid=1572354524&sr=8-3
Or this one on Amazon.co.uk:
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATAIII 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive OEM
£20.00
This should probably work, but I do not have personal experience.
http://www.amazon.com/Dualcomm-Ethernet-over-Adapters-DECA-100/dp/B009AGCLVG
Cannot run TV and internet over the same cable at the same time. You would have to switch both ends of the coax cable to accomplish this.
If you think the mouse is completely done for, you may want to find something like this or this
This would be easier right? https://www.amazon.com/COMeap-Express-Adapter-Graphics-20-inch/dp/B076YYL4JY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542852877&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=6+pin+male+to+6+pin+male&dpPl=1&dpID=41J5V4AkyFL&ref=plSrch
Okay, I have found a card I might want.
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=graphics+card+1080&qid=1570498214&refinements=p_36%3A1253506011&rnid=386442011&s=electronics&sr=1-1
This card sounds great. Like I said, I am a newbie to this stuff, and I could be making a very stupid mistake. But hey, I'm here to learn.
Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-3-0-Inch-UASP-SATA-Converter-USB3S2SAT3CB/dp/B00HJZJI84
You could remove the hard drive from the laptop and plug it into a desktop pc in a spare drive bay.
Or alternatively, get a USB to SATA adapter and use it as an external drive so you can grab the files off the drive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-comUSB-SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable-Black/dp/B00HJZJI84