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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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maximus hero issues

asus maximus hero viii6700k at stockr9290x sapphire corsair ax 1200 psu Corsair 8GB Vengeance LPX DDR4 Red 2400 MHz Performance RAM x2corsair aio watercooler asus xonar d2x sound card having severe audio lag and stuttering lag on video as well everyt...

Setup of storage devices on maximus Viii extreme

Hi all.Still in the process of new build, added a few more items now and just waiting for a replacement mobo, already tried new CPU, anyway what I am wondering is how best to set up my storage devices, I now have 2 SSD 850 EVO 250Gb ( Samsung), 1 SSD...

Rob_W_ by Level 12
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M.2 SSD as windows drive.........advice please.

Just had a read about the motherboard and can't see what I'm looking for....Is it only the Samsung ones that work or would a crucial 500GB drive work? If I use this do I free up a spare sata port? I think I read somewhere it still needs/disables a sa...

ut60 ?

I am wondering on the alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 280mm rad there are 2 straight in and 2 90 degree in ports on one end of the radiator. On the other is a single port kinda offest. Is it possible to have that wingle port on the rad as an inl...

drop4205 by Level 12
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Graphics card advice please

Budget: havnt got a budget but not looking at spending hundred's Main uses of intended build:general downloading, video playback movies ect. Parts required:Graphics cardPrevious build information (list details of parts):Old PC is an over clocked inte...

M-Itx Skylake build

Hey guys. I'm going to build my self a new ITX gaming system in upcoming weeks. The computer needs to be fast and very quiet. I have copyed the form from a pinned post to give you a look of what I'm thinkingBudget: Between 200.000 and 300.000 iceland...

Njall_L by Level 7
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Need help on choosing IPS monitors from Asus

Hi,its my first time here on asus board. I have a few concerns about out my choice of mobo and some other things.Budget:3400 US dollars ishMain uses of intended build: Gaming,dual screen,PMS of ps3,Virtual PC,watching 1080 series and movies and havin...

trylle by Level 7
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Corsair H110 GTX fan air flow direction- up or down?

Question- I have the corsair H110 mounted EXACTLY as shown in the picture, (top-mounted) with the fans mounted to the bottom of the radiator. However, I am unsure as to what the air flow direction should be. Should the fans be set to blow air through...

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Z170 upgrade Storage/XMP?

Budget: $2000Main Uses of intended build: Gaming, and occasional encodingParts required: MoBo, CPU, RAM, Storage, Water blockPrevious build information:CPU: intel 990x 4.6 GHzMoBo: Gigabyte G1 Assassin (XL-ATX)Memory: Corsair Dominator 12Gb 1600 tri...