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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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6700K clock spikes in GTA V - something wrong?!

Hi.When i am playing GTA V in windowed mode ,cpuz showing randomly weird cpu spikes to 800mhz from 4000mhz. Fps are not affected by the way.Screens ( open new tab to see with dip to 800mhznormal with 4000mhzTemps of cpu are ok 50C. 6700K stock no OC...

sde444 by Level 10
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Still can't decide x99 or z170

Hello everyone, I'm a new builder here. Hope so I did not post on the wrong subforum.Currently I'm building my very first own RIG and what's left are only motherboard and processor.I don't plan on using the PC up until January 2017, so I still have s...

Geil White Dragon RAM and Lucifer V2 Compatibility

My main inquiry pertains to the Geil White Dragon memory sticks. Anyone know if they are low profile? They don't have any heat spreaders but they look a little taller than other RAM sticks. Would like some info if anyone has viewed these before, beca...

panzlock by Level 12
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Making sure it all fits in the case

Hey guys,Just wanting some advice on some parts I want to getSo I've decided on getting two Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX OC Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126103&cm_re=asus_rog_strix-_-14-126-103-_-Product and...

Hello All! New Builder here looking for input

Hello Everyone,I'm looking for some input on my build. I should point out that this will be my very first computer build and I'm very excited to get started. This will be a high end gaming rig capable of playing anything coming out in the next 2-3 ye...

Best projector for PC gaming needs?

I am really happy with my PC build, and for screen I currently use the ROG SWIFT PG278Q. But I think it would be really cool to do some gaming on a projector screen too. I have a large basement where it would be dark enough even in daytime. Two good ...

Solgamer by Level 7
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Maximus VIII Extreme Motherboard

I have everything up and running and getting a Q Code of bF, is this normal, the manual says Reserved for future AMI codes.What is normally displayed when the system is running and posted?