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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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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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A question about RAM compatibility

Hi, I just got my ASUS Maximus VI Hero motherboard today. This is going in a gaming rig that I am building, and I have a question about RAM compatibility. I have a G.Skill Sniper series RAM kit that's 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1866. The model number is: F...

Darkness by Level 7
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Which Thermal compound to choose?

Hey mates,Due to limited availability here in India, the above ones are the only TIMs available.. I did see amongst them, Antec Formula 7 is the best but, is a PITA to apply and, Arctic Silver 5 is the old one here.. Rest are in the okay okay catego...

KPRage by Level 10
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RoG Small Form Factor Build Decision

Budget: 1200 USD. Base SystemMain uses of intended build: Gaming,Video/Photo EditingParts required:Case,Motherboard,Graphics Card, RAM, PSU, HDD/SSDMonitor resolution: 1920x1080Storage requirements:1TBWill you be overclocking: NoExtra information abo...