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DRAM Stability - Methodology & Tools

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...

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BIOS shows two "working NVMe" SSD's "not present"....

...the second NVMe is for games. I tried to add in a third SSD connected to a mobo SATA connector, same not present in BIOS. The disk manager shows the NVMe drives AOK but no third installed SSD shown. I scanned for new hardware, still nothing. This ...

rsweeko by Level 9
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ROG STRIX X299-E 4-pin eatx12v_2 plug

Hi,Just finished my last build,of many,and my monitor is not getting a signal from the Geforce 2060 Super card.The card appears to be sitting correctly and its 2 'power' lights are both white.My question is the manual says the 4-pin eatx12v_2 plug is...

toran48 by Level 7
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Case Recommendations for Asus Rog Maximus xi Hero

Hi all. I just ordered a Maximus xi Hero for a new build and am hoping to purchase the rest of the parts today. I've heard that there have been some issues regarding the Maximus board mounting/fitting in certain cases. I'm hoping for some best-fit ca...

rikati by Level 7
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Maximum number of NVME disks on Zenith II

I run into the following problem. It appears that maximum number of NVME disks this motherboard supports when BIOS is in RAID mode is 9. It works fine with 10 NVMEs in ACPI mode.Is it expected?Details of my configuration: all 5 on-board M.2 slots are...

Third SSD still not showing in the BIOS....

I am getting concerned the mobo SATA connectors are bad. This new build is running great with the M2.1 as OS and M2.2 as games. I put in a new Samsung 860 pro SSD, used a new SATA6 cable, SSD to mobo SATA connector, PSU SATA to SSD power, then power...

rsweeko by Level 9
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Asus Mobo, Asus NIC, power trouble

Hello,I have recently bought a new Asus mobo due to my former CPU failure.The new board is a B450f Strix.I am using it with a Ryzen 3600. I also have an Asus NIC, the XG C100C (I have a 10 Gb ISP)This card used to run flawlessly on my former mobo (an...

vil-2 by Level 9
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How to Manually Set Fan Speed to 100% In ASUS G20CB?

Hello, this is the exact issue. I bought Samsung NVME Evo 970 and its idle temp is 64 - 69 C. This is bad as it does not properly function at 70 C. Under load for only 3 measly minutes it breaches 80 C, which is quite bad.I would like to set my fan's...

DeII by Level 7
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Speed differences between desktop system and new laptop

Hello guys,before I start with my explanations I want say; I'm not the specialist! I have configured 1 1/2 years ago a desktop system with Intel 8700k on ROG-STRIX-Z370-F-GAMING Board, Memory 32 GB, SSD 960 Pro (M.2), ASUS GTX 1080 Graphic Card etc...

Oilinga by Level 7
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Motherboard Temperature

Hey all,I have a Asus ROG Hero IX motherboard and I use Corsair Link (updated), to monitor all my temps. On Corsair Link, Temp #5 for the motherboard section stays at 0 then spikes to 127 for a half second then back to zero. I does not repeatably do ...

Arczhron by Level 7
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Is there a rog board... (mixing memory)

Hi Guys.I have the folowing hardware, but since i built it about a month or so ago. I get nothing but freezes or black screen and sometimes switch offs. Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower Gaming Case - Black USB 3.0ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming Motherboar...

bimbo by Level 7
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