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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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i7 4790 or 4790k

Hello!I need some advices on a CPU choice: i7 4790 or 4790k. From what I've seen all on most websites, people end up buying the "k" version.The first reason is overclock but it is not a valid one for me as I won't overclock.The second is why it makes...

BigDRim by Level 7
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Will the phobya inline sensor work with RVE

I almost have every thing at home for my water loop, but I want to know if this sensor will work with RVE; http://www.aquatuning.nl/waterkoeling/monitoring/thermosensors/15939/phobya-temperature-sensor-in-/-outer-thread-g1/4-matte-black?c=4932 Does a...

Ahtlon by Level 7
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My first build in over 9 years. I'm so happy!

So I finally after 9 years got to build a new PC from the ground up. Having another child in that time span meant only upgrades, and even those sporadically as hardware failed / at some point became TO outdated. It's been a long time. I mean my curre...

Shaydow by Level 7
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i need help

so i just boughtAsus Crosshair V Formula Z AMD 990FXAMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 9590 Black EditionOcUK GeForce GTX 970Antec EA 650w '80 Plus PlatinumSilverstone Tundra TD02-E AIO and feel like i've messed up i'm not sure if the cpu is compatible w...

Best Possible Graphics Card Upgrade for G20 (G20AJ-B09)

Hello everyone, I just purchased my i7-4790 version of the G20 compact gaming desktop, the one with 16GB of RAM. I've seen threads with people trying to upgrade the G20's and I've noticed that some people have had trouble installing their upgraded gr...

RamyK66 by Level 7
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ASUS ROG Maximus VII not recognizing RAM

I built this system in November. I installed 2x4gb of RAM (Corsair Vengeance). I wanted to install more RAM recently. I purchased 2x8gb of RAM. Same vendor. My mobo will only recognize the 2x8gb. I have reset CMOS and MemOK! button. I do no know what...

qpmomma by Level 7
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Tapping into collective opinion: cooling

I was going to ask for opinion on case, since there are thousands of full towers to choose from these days. I was restricting choice to a case that's modest, designed for builders (cable management, removable HDD trays, etc), and works with my Ikea G...

Esmea by Level 7
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Help with SSD install

Hi allPlease can you help me. I have an ASUS Rampage gene 3. i want to install a 240 intel 1500 ssd. i have 6 sata 3gbs and 2 marvel raid 6gbs. can i install using the marvel controller or am i forced to use the standard sata?

is my old motherboard dead or can i revive it

My old GA z68XP-UD3 rev.1.0 has been a good machine for me for years latly I pretty much had good times but now im slowing things up in games. My system is I7-3770k memory 32gb of crucial 1600DDR3I was running 2 evga gtx580 sli with seasonic 1050w po...

mikecz1 by Level 7
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