Introduction Many users enter the world of DRAM overclocking with high expectations, especially after purchasing pre-binned kits that promise extreme speeds and tight timings. The logic seems simple: if a manufacturer rates a kit for 8000 MT/s, it sh...
I used two different bottleneck calculators to compare the Intel Core i7-6700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and both calculators indicate that the CPU is too weak for the GPU.Bottleneck Calculator 1Bottleneck Calculator 2"Intel Core i7-6700K (Cl...
hi folksi posting this because i think it could help some people. I use GSKILL F4-3200C16Q-16GRKD and F4-3200C16Q-16GRK with an intel i7 5960x not overclocked. I decided to replace my old waterblock AIO for a CORSAIR Hydro 115i RGB Platinum and then ...
Exactly what specifications do I need to compare between a CPU and a GPU to avoid bottlenecking?I used two different bottleneck calculators, and they both say that the Intel Core i7-6700K will produce around 12% bottleneck when using the NVIDIA GeFor...
Hello everyone. I choose the RAM for this motherboard. My request is unusual, so I got into a stupor.The config is as follows:1. Motherboard: ASUS ROG Rampage V Edition 102. CPU: Intel Core i7 6850k. I clocked up to 4.5 by a factor, I didn’t get much...
Hi,I'm building a new PC, with the following specs:ASUS Strix B550-E, ASUS Strix 2060 super, Corsair RM650i, Samsung 860 evo 500Gb, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-B550-E-GAMING/https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ry...
I'm putting together a new build:Rog Strix Z490 - E / I9-10900K / GTX3*** (upon release) / Corsair HX850 I have 2 CPU cables, both 8 Pin (splitable into 2x4). The manual says you can hook up either the 8 pin or 8 + 4. I don't plan to do he...
Hi,I have a Samsung 970 evo plus that is running at half speed, around 1700/1700. Samsung magician and other software are showing it is running at PCIe x 2 instead of 4. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.My motherboard is an asus rog stri...
Greetings,I have been reading through posts and have found similar issues but no exact matches. It is most similar to the recent “brand new system, can’t boot” thread started by tattooedpariah on 05/07/2020. If you know of a previous post that more s...
Hello all,Question..I have (or had) a Rampage Extreme IV Black Edition. I am looking to purchase an obvious replacement.Preferably a socket 2011 as the Rampage, I would rather use the CPU's I have from that board and the RAM as well. I searched the A...
Hi,It's been a while since I built a new system. It's been about 5 years. Here's my setup and I need advice on the bios and settings before I go on.Mobo: Asus CH8 FormulaCPU: x3900 w/ factory Wraith Prism aircoolerRam: 64 Gb DDR4 3600 Trident Z NeoGP...
