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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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Advice for Corsair 100i installation

Ok so I recently bought 2 SP120 fans and want to pick up a 100i for my i3570K. I currently use Fan Expert for controlling my fans and enjoy the software very much. But with the 100i I was wondering if it would be better to plug the fans into the wate...

Twisted by Level 7
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Asus maximus VI Extreme Z87 Build

Hi,I am waiting for the above board to get here next week and very excited about my new build. I am going to install a Samsung 840 Pro 256Gb SSD with Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit OEM. My concern is around the settings in the UEFI, in particular the boot setu...

vando23 by Level 7
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Rampage IV Fomula Waterblock required

Hi to everyone,I have a asus rampage iv formula and i must have watercooling components for it.I overclocked maybe every computer i had and my friends have so i want that my rampage board is watercooled but there are no blocks that i could found in ...

4utonom by Level 7
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Non-OC PC Gaming

I need some advice from you cuz i want to build my own pc gaming.Budget : 2500$Main uses of intended build: gamingParts required: All of themPrevious build information (list details of parts): don't have a previous partsMonitor resolution: don't have...

Aress by Level 7
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Compatibility

Does Vapor-X CPU Cooler fit on Asus Z87-K with ventilation horizontally?

Aress by Level 7
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ROG VI Hero or Asus z87 Pro

I am looking to build a new i5 4670k PC. It seems like these two mobos are the best value on the market right now, but I'm having trouble deciding between them. The ROG Hero would cost $50 more than the z87 Pro (newegg bundle).I may OC a little, but ...

Does Noctua NH-D14 fit on Maximus V Extreme?

I need some advice on what CPU air cooler to get that would fit on the Maximus V Extreme and still allow me to use all 4 memory slots.I was considering the Noctua NH-D14 but someone posted in another forum thread that the NH-D14 prevents the use of t...

nvmisfit by Level 7
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4670k Build with Maximus Formula VI

I have some bits worked out and would like some help with the following:What speed ram should I be aiming for in an overclocked gaming rig? I was thinking 2x16GB at 1800mhz or wil haswell benefit from a little more.What's the estimated price on a Pos...

OC/Gaming Rig

This is my second build. Once I finished the first one (which was for video editing/gaming) Computex started and just has me itching for a new rig. I should preface the fact that I have not over clocked anything before. But I have a lot of free time...

RTS001 by Level 7
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