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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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MARS 760 x 2 + EVGA 760 FTW

Hey,I have a friend who is selling his EVGA GTX 760 FTW Edition GPU for a pretty good price and I am curious if it is compatible to SLI with my current card.Current build:GPU: ROG MARS (760 x 2) - 2 GPUs 1 card Mobo: MAXIMUS VII HeroCPU: i7 2790k So ...

Help me watercool my ROG rig!

Hey guys I've hit a snag on my build now that I have all my main components. I want to do a custom watercooling loop for the first time since I've been building systems. I've probably built 12+ 'custom' systems at this point but never really taken it...

Leeroy MK3

Hey All, I posted this a while ago but ended up having some money issues that delayed the build and of course with delays new parts become available so before I prattle on any further here is the new build. I'd like to here your thoughts on the final...

Maximus VII Formula or Z97 Deluxe?

Hey,I am looking for a new motherboard. I want future proofing as much as possible and good quality. I am a gamer first and foremost and foremost but I always try to get the max out of my CPU when it comes to OCing. I do not use LN2 and I use air coo...

Sound Cards & Maximus VII Formula - Advice?

Basically? after a dedicated sound card as i'm a little tetchy when it comes to onboard sound.. now, space is limited to only the upper PCI-ex1 slot up (due to the twin r9 290x's taking up all the space otherwise) so i'm curious to know what models b...

Turnsky by Level 7
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Gaming - Video editing rig

Hello,I'm looking at ordering these components to build me a gaming/video editing rig...ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA LGA 1150 socket motherboardINTEL DEVIL'S CANYON CORE I7 4790K 4.0GHZ 8MB LGA1150CORSAIR Hydro Series™ H110 280mm Extreme Performance Liqu...

rastanz by Level 7
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Need build advice.... from AMD to Intel

I have had this system for a few years now but I have decided to jump to Intel on the processor side of the house. So I am looking for all the feedback and recommendations anyone wants to give. If you can provide data to support your recommendation ...

New Build, Need advice!

Hey guys,So basically, I'm going to be building a new gaming rig in the next few weeks, but i held off ordering the parts so i could get some advice from everyone. So, here are the proposed specsMB: Crosshair V Formula Z AM3+CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8...

LHA7X by Level 7
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Help me help myself...

First post! Yay!Here's the deal. I have read all around on different benchmarking sites for the best processor, memory, motherboard combo in order to build a system that will last a solid 3+ years. After upgrading a graphics card here and a processor...