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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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Memory advice for video editing and VFX workstation build

I'm doing my first ever build and its specifically for a video editing and vfx workstation that is portable yet powerful and I'm having trouble deciding what kind of memory would suit me best. Here are my specs so far:Case - Silverstone SG10Mobo - Ge...

Tate86 by Level 7
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Max VI Extreme - Build question/advice

Hi all,I just got the VI Extreme and the i7 4770k chip to go with it.I also bought a Gigabyte GTX770 (4GB version) to go with it. My question is that i have a EVGA 560 Ti (OC addition) that i really would like to use as a physics processor but i don...

Tolkmod by Level 7
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hero build

it time to upgrade my maximus formula who has served me well since the beginning of 2008.I've been reading and examining possible components for the last week.main use for now will be gaming tho i will not exclude content creationcurrently my list of...

H3r3tiC by Level 7
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Deciding on a case

Hello! I have recently been planning a build that will be done in the next month or so. One of the things I'm stuck on is the case. My current case is an Antec 100 and it's big, noisy, and it likes to attract dust. So I recently saw the Corsair Air 5...

pump / res choice

I'm having a herd time choosing between the aquacomputer pump adapter w/aqualis Res and D5 w/USB interface installed or the bitspower single D5 pump & 150 Res combo.anyone ever use either.?

fbm211 by Level 7
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7970 Advice?

Hi,Looking to upgrade my graphics card (Currently an Nvidea 550ti),Just got the Asus Crosshair V-Z Motherboard, so space isn't a problem and my PC case is pretty large.Running an AMD Bulldozer 8-Core 4.0ghz Black Edition Processor, with 8GB (planning...

Fan Setup for Quad Radiator

Heyho...I'm building my first water cooling setup for my new 4770k inside my Corsair 900D and have chose almost all the parts I need.There is only one thing that is giving me headaches for the last few days:How do I set my fans up correctly.What I ha...

Amateur building new gaming rig, input appreciated:)

Im new to the forum and arent any experienced in building computors.I thought i share the hardware ive ordered with you guys in hope of getting feedback if its ok or bad:)I write down a little of my ideas and see what you think.I was planing on chang...

Water Cooling Systems

Please disregard this post. I posted in another section already.Maybe I should have posted in this forum. Want to get ideas as to my next water cooling system. I am going to give my son the H100i, do I build one myself, or buy already sealed ones, if...

JimmyH by Level 11
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$4k+ gaming rig. Want input!

Okay. This is going to be a Haswell rig.For reference, I'm coming from an i7-920 (no oc), 2 gtx 460s in sli, corsair h50 on the cpu.PC ComponentsCPU: I7-4770KGPU: EVGA GTX 780PSU: Corsair AX 860iCASE: Corsair 900DMOBO: ASUS Maximus VI FormulaHDD: Wes...

MadaoROG by Level 7
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