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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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Odd power up on new ROG XI Code Motherboard

Hello all - just built a new gaming rig using the ROG Z390 Code motherboard, and after I installed Windows and all drivers, when I press the power button the PC starts then instantly shuts off for a few seconds, and then starts up normally. Anyone el...

Maximus XI Extreme and Formula ?

i've pre ordered the Extreme because it was only like 80$ difference with the formula but i cant find any Advantage difference between the 2?anyone have any idea?Also not sure what this means * When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA ...

MRBULL by Level 10
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Xonar Essemce STX II

I’ve got the chance to buy one of these (second hand) at a bargain price.I don’t really know much about sound cards, the last one I bought was a Creative Fatality! I’ve looked at the specs and reviews for this card and given all I do on my PC is gami...

Omaran by Level 7
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BIOS z370 for new PC i7 9700k

Im will buy a new MOBO (PRIME Z370-A or ROG STRIX Z370-E) + Memory + Processor...The question is, how to update a MOBO BIOS to 9th gen without a 8th gen processor in Brazil? -.-

mocg402 by Level 7
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Rampage VI Extreme case Lian Li PC-011AIR

I searched for and found a thread here that had a few options in it, but it was dead and thought I'd ask about another specific case as well.I found a case by lian li called the PC-011 AIR, and it says it'll fit an EATX motherboard. The corsair carbi...

DJLTY by Level 7
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RAM upgrade for Asus Maximus VII Ranger

Hi folks,I am novice to PC building/upgrading but I am looking to upgrade the RAM in my 4yr old rig (specs below).I currently have 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3/1866mhz Kingston HyperX Fury. I am thinking of replacing these with 16GB (2 x 8 GB) HyperX Fury DDR...

Asus z390 Maximus code won’t boot

Just installed my new Asus z390 code board with the following**Intel 7 8068 cpu Corsair pro 3200mhz rgb ramCorsair H150i EVGA Supernova 1000 p2And fansI double checked all my connections twice and seem to be right but the system doesn’t give any beep...

Prime x299-deluxe confusion

Referring to the Specifications section on the ASUS main website, down at the bottom of the page there is the NOTE section where it states 'PCIEX16_4 max. at x2 mode in 44-lane & 28-lane CPUs'. However in the manual, page 1-8, there is a reference to...

laithar by Level 7
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Rig upgrade?

Hi all,Opinions is what I’m after on upgrading my m8e rig.At the minute it has the i7 6700k which I’m thinking of upgrading to the i9-9900k which is Lga1151 compatible .As to the M8E I’m unsure whether to swap this for the Z390 or not.I know there is...

Rob_W_ by Level 12
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