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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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Help, problem with Asus Strix GTX1080

I have a Asus Strix GTX1080 Advanced edition, out of nowhere, in the middle of a game, it froze and then wouldn't output any video. After restarting still no video output, the fans spin then stop after couple second and the lights glow on and off ora...

Maximus XI Hero Wifi first time setup advice please

Hello all,So I am building my very first computer from ground up before that I usually get them pre built my system I am moving from is a 6700k with a maximus VIII Board. I would like to get some advice as all my parts arrive tomorrow.I am getting a ...

Raigoz by Level 7
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New GPU loop, Detection Tool and mobo power

Hey guys I'm installing the GPU side of my loop today cause I just received my 2nd EVGA 2080 ti yesterday. I've had the system running the last couple of weeks with the CPU loop and just using the fans on the first card. I'm going to plug in the PSU ...

RG_Alien by Level 7
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Question about ASUS Z270 TUF Mark 1

Hi All, Having an issue since I bought a new computer case (Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full windowed) with my USB ports. Well I am thinking that maybe the culprit but not sure. The question I am hoping someone would know the answer to i...

TheRock by Level 9
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GTX 1080ti Strix temp. spiked to 87deg. C

Hello, First time builder here, and I'm a little concerned that my GTX 1080ti Strix temp. spiked to 87 degrees C when loading Far Cry 4. This happened once; it was after I did a "CPU User Benchmark" test, and I went to task manager to end all tasks t...

LED's slowly flashing on Prime B350-plus motherboard

Hi All,Upgrading my PC after a number of years. I use a Prime B350-plus mothrboard, Rysen 5 1600 processor, 16gb ddr4 memory, an ssd as my boot drive and a couple od HDD for game storage. My problem started when I decided to get aan m2 pcie 500gb car...

des480 by Level 7
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Sonic Radar stuck on top of Call of Duty Modern Warfare

Hello. I just got GL704G ROG Strix Scar Edition. This is my first gaming computer in over 10 years. I want to play COD 4 Modern Warfare. I installed STEAM and purchased and downloaded from there. When the game starts, I get the annoying overlay from ...

kjavrd by Level 7
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Ram voltage exceeds Haswell recommendation

So I built my PC back in May of 2015 with intentions of overclocking. I recently put all of my parts into a build list on pcpartpicker.com to show a buddy of mine, and noticed a compatability issue saying that my RAM (1.65v) exceeds Haswell recommen...

Xotic by Level 7
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