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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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Heatsink compatibility for Maximus VII Formula.

Hi everyone.Very soon (depends on when the Maximus VII Formula will be available without Watch Dogs), I will be building a new PC, using this board.I'm gonna go for an aftermarket air cooler for the CPU which will be an i5 4690K.I was wondering if th...

Krixer by Level 7
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Help me to build my First Gaming PC

Budget: $900-1300Main uses of intended build: GamingParts required: Chassis,Processor,MOBO,,HDD,PSU,RAM,GPU,Close Loop Water Cooler,FansMonitor resolution: 1080pStorage requirements: 1-2TBWill you be overclocking: yesExtra information about desired s...

Z97 Build: Flight Simulation, Gaming, & Office Productivity

After several months of research, I've begun to assemble the parts for my new build and I'd like to share the details with you in order to get some opinions & suggestions.My Background: Server / Storage Engineer for a large global company, primarily ...

XJP05 by Level 7
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Maximus VII Hero & Vengeance Pro Rog Build Advice

Hello! i want to order my new pc components this week but i need your advice guys. Will the Corsair Vengeance Pro 2x8GB 2133MHz CL11 (CMY16GX3M2A2133C11R) work fine on a Maximus VII Hero because they are not specified on the Asus MVIIH QVL list. 2nd...

Rosti by Level 7
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Help me to build a m-Atx build

Budget: $ 800-1100Main uses of intended build: GamingParts required:Chassis,Processor,Motherboard,Ram,GPU,HDD,PSU,ODDMonitor resolution: 1080pStorage requirements : 1TBWill you be overclocking: yesExtra information about desired system: 8gb of ram . ...

GPU advice for new build system

Hello,I am building a system to do gaming, streaming and some video editing on.As this is my first real build i am looking for some advice on a GPU.The base system is already running, it is just missing a decent GPU and i amalso thinking about switch...

jawd78 by Level 7
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Pump Issue

Here's what I got:Case: Cooler Master HAF XPS: Cooler Master V-850, bottom mounted Silent FDB 135 mmMB: Asus Maximus VI FormulaCPU: Intel i7-4770-KVideo Card: XFX Black Edition double Dissipation R9-290A-EDBD R9 290AMem: G.Skill Trident X Se...

Brutus by Level 7
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Pump Issue

Here's what I got:Case: Cooler Master HAF XPS: Cooler Master V-850, bottom mounted Silent FDB 135 mmMB: Asus Maximus VI FormulaCPU: Intel i7-4770-KVideo Card: XFX Black Edition double Dissipation R9-290A-EDBD R9 290AMem: G.Skill Trident X Se...

Brutus by Level 7
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