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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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Sould I wait to get the GTX 660 Ti?

I have the oppurtunity to get an AMD Radeon 7870 with Windows 7 right now. But if I wait 3 more weeks I could get a GTX 660 Ti! I AM DYING TO GET INTO THE BATTLEFIELDS OF PLANETSIDE 2 AND BORDERLANDS 2! What should I do?

G73JH-RBBX05 upgrade advice

Hey everyone. I'm looking into upgrading my G73JH-RBBX05. Yes, I know I am late in the game, but I would like to know what to upgrade the graphics card to. As well as the screen (matte finish of course) and any other little fixes anyone knows of. I w...

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LiteWar by Level 7
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Maximus V Gene. Good for my build?

Hey guys !I'm about to build my very first gaming pc soon. So start it off, i'll tell you the components i'm gonna buy: CPU: Intel Core i5-3570KGPU: MSi R7970 LightningRAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB)PSU: Be-Quiet Pure Power L8 630WMotherboard: Mos...

Problems aligning GFX

I am currently building my pc, but i'm having problems aligning the screws on my GFX bracket and the ones on my case. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/99/20130109151221.jpg/ This is a picture from the side showing the problem.http://imageshack.u...

Ardox by Level 7
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Triple 2560x1440 build

Can one run quad sli gtx 680 4gb dc2?Primary use: multi monitor gaming/video editingPlanned build:4x4gb dc2 gtx 680 watercooledEVGA SR-X/asus rampage 4?2xXeon processors/i7-3970x512Gb ssd (intel)+4x4tb western digital 7200 rmp hddcase? Thinking about...

Koverhar by Level 7
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First computer build - advice needed

Hey everyone, this is my first day and first thread on ROG, nice to meet you all :). A few weeks ago my friend managed to attract me into PC gaming and thus I have gained an interest about computers and its components. I have never built a computer b...

ss11 by Level 7
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Maximus V Formula power connection question?

Hello, guys i just installed my mobo but i plugged in 8 pin power connector and i did get power but nothing on display. should i connect the 4 pin connector next to it , and what is that for, i did notice when i plug in the easy plug molex under pci ...

santz76 by Level 8
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power supply

would a corsair ax850 be enough to power -intel core i7-3930k-G.SKILL 16GB (4 x 4GB) Ripjaws Z Series DDR3 2133-asus geforce gtx 680 direct cuII top-intel 330 series 120 gb ssd-Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB -nzxt kraken x60- a coupple of...

Upgrade advice needed

my current pc has the following componentspsu: corsair 650wmotherboard: asus formula v crosshairCpu: Amd 6200 black edition ram: 2x4 corsair vengeance 1600mhzstorage: corsair 120gb ssd + 500gb western digitalgpu:nvidia 570gtxO/S: windows 7 64bitcooli...