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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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New or upgrade?

Hi Guys,I am having some issues with gaming, with slow performance (I think its called lagging) especially on Anno 2205. I have at present an Asus Maximus V Gene m/b with an Intel i5-3570K set @3.4GHz, 16GB Corsair DDR3 1660MHz, Graphics Card is a N...

Front base audio hum / Ai suite error

Hi,i hade z170 progaming + frontbase (cpu is 6700K,8GB ram ddr4 2133,intel hd 530] and when i try using front base headphones jack,audio is like it will be bee in my headhpones. Any software settings dont work(ac97/hd) eq seetings..... its terrible.....

Maximus VIII Formula RGB Header Problems!! HELP!

Hey everyone, need some help here. My Maximus VIII Formula RGB header was working just fine and then all of a sudden, nothing but green! I checked all connections and everything is fine. I used my multimeter and have 12V (like expected) at the black ...

New Build!! VIII Extreme+980Ti SLI

Hi everyone,I need some help with my first gaming pc build with following buildCPU: Intel i7-6700kM/B: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREMERAM: Corsair Dominator®Platinum 32GB3000(8x4GB)VGA: ASUS STRIX-GTX 980TI*2 (SLI)MONITOR: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q HDD: WD...

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Help for a new build

Hello experts,I need some help to config a new build for me.I'm thinking on something like this:Budget: 1500€-2000€Main uses of intended build:Gaming / movies / Internet / domestic useParts required:Intel Core i7-6700K 4GHz 8MB Sk1151Asus STRIX GTX98...

Water Cooling Advise

As some of you know i'm currently picking parts for a new gaming rig. For the first time ever i'd like to go water cooling. I won't be overclocking (much, probably max using the XMP setting) so extreme loops won't be needed. Since it'll be my first t...

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multi fan connection suggestions

I am looking into doing a watercooled build with a 560 with 4 3pin fans and a 480 with 8 3pin fans and 3 more case fans. I want to connect the 8 fans on the 480 to cpu header and have bios or speed fan control them. I keep looking at fan hubs and m...

drop4205 by Level 12
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VIII Extreme with SLI and M.2 SSD

Hi guys,Just about starting a new build and so far selected the components shown below:CPU: Intel i7 6700kMotherboard: Maximus VIII ExtremeStorage: Samsung MZ-V5P512BW 950 Pro NVMe 512 SSD (Another HDD for mass storage) GPU: GTX 980Ti (x...