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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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Questions about the water portion of my build

I've finally gotten around to purchasing my components.Maximus V formulai5-3570kAsus gtx 680 dc2t ( will go sli after the new years and I'm done paying for xmas gifts)Dominator Platinum 2x8 2400Corsair hx850 psuCorsair 800d caseasus blue ray playersa...

Corsair dominator platinum??

Now I have a rampage IV extreme i7 3930k and yesterday I was trying to up grade my memories, I decided to buy corsair dominator platinum 2400, Do you think is a good idea or is better cancel and buy other memories, really I was reading about those me...

Loquito by Level 7
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Color scheme

So I have a RIVE and a hd 7970 vapor-x and I want to go water cooling thing is the GPU is blue and black and the mobo is red and black. I have a case with a window so I don't want the color of tubing to clash horribly with the color of my hardware th...

16 Gig of RAM for Maximus V Formula

Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing the Maximus V Formula MB and wanted to install 16Gig of Ram. However, I only see 4X4 Gig of RAM on the QVL list. If I want 16 Gig do I have to install 4 sticks or will only 2 work?Thanks,Mike

Passman by Level 7
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cooling question/dilemma/issue

Has anyone managed to fit an aftermarket RAM cooler like the Gskill Turbulence II under a Noctua NH-D14? My current idea/build proposition is in regards to the questionCrosshair V Formula-ZFX-8350NH-D14 CPU heatsink/fan2x8 GB Gskill Ares RAMGskill T...

EvylCyn by Level 8
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x79 ROG Formula IV + 3820 BSOD and freezing issues

My setup:ASUS Rampage IV Formula LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardIntel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 2011 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80619i73820G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 2...

vsr785 by Level 7
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Overclocking

Hello, I do not really know if I should overclock my ivy bridge when I get my system. I know that it is quite dangerous but can someone with experience tell me if it is dangerous or not and how to on the asus Maximus v formula, my processor is the i5...

Need sound card advice

I have RIVA and I am considering a sound card to my new build. I have a logitech Z906 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/speaker-system-Z906?crid=47) speaker system and logitech G930 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-gaming-headset-...

DerStig by Level 7
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mSata SSD or 2.5" SSD Drive

Hi,I know that this may seem rather trivial but I was confused as to what type of SSD to use on my V GENE board.I read so may reviews that I got myself confused probably because of lack of knowledge, to much information and understanding of the SSD f...