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...
I am running a Maximus VII Hero with 2x ASUS Strix 970s, and just bought an ASMedia USB 3.1 controller which I had no choice but to stick into the PCIe_x4 slot since I am using an SSD in the M.2 slot, which disables the other PCIe_x1 slots. Problem i...
So i'm trying to get my pc updated a bit and wanted to start with mobo+cpu+ram.I got my hands on a 6700k and G.Skill RipjawsV 2x8gb sticks.The only thing i can't seem to decide on is the motherboard.I was about to buy the Alpha Hero but noticed that ...
My system is 3 or 4 years old and needs an upgrade.My questions are:1. Should I get an Asus Z170 Sabertooth Mark 1 Motherboard or the Asus Maximus VIII Formula? a. Warranty of Sabertooth is 5 years. b. Warranty of Maximus is 3 years. c. Only...
Hey guys,I just ordered my motherboard and graphics cards and I was thinking of adding an NVMe 950 SSD.I've looked at some reviews and I see that it may not be possible to have the SLI setup with an m.2 card? Either due to the dual graphics cards or ...
Hello, I am starting my new build tomorrow. My AMD 64 x2 6000+ rig is 9 years old, and long in the tooth. Time for a new build. I got the Asus Maximus VIII hero board, and the Corsair H110i GTX. I have the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX case, which has a ...
HiI have just finished building my new pc but having problems with memory.Board is sabertooth 990fx rev2Cpu amd 9590fx blackCorsair vengeance pro 2x8gig 2400Gpu NVIDIA gtx 960750w corsair gold psuCant remember case design but is a thermatake H80i c...
how many 1 amp+ fans can the top asus boards support?kraygon
Hi.As you can see below, my new build, it's 30 odd years ago since I did a completely new build, so I am naturally up agains it with specs today,Have done masses of research to the point of going brain dead!!Need some advice on recommended cooler for...
My system:Asus Maximus VIII Hero Motherboardi7 6700k@4.6 GHz OC 16 GB DDR4 2800@3000Samsung 840 EVO 1 TB SSDAsus BD/DVD R/WCorsair H80i CoolerCorsair AX 860i Power SupplyCorsair 230T Case2x120mm case fan front2x120mm case fan pull bottom, push topAs...
Setting up Themaltake 360 on an RVE which does not have a header labeled "W_PUMP" unlike Maximus. T360 uses a 3 pin for the pump and triple fan aggregation for the (3) 120s. I'm thinking the fans go to the cpu header, but question is on techniques fo...
