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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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temp and flow detection

Hello, noob here, I want to use a tempature probe in my new build to allow me to see my coolant tempature as well as a flow meter. I have never used either of these before, what do you plug them into for your readings. I have the Asus maximus v formu...

What to pick when getting a new case

Hey I was wondering if I could just get some feed back on buying a new case. My current case is just outdated and I want something new with better cable management and just overall look. I was considering getting a full tower case such as the nzxt sw...

Jbads89 by Level 7
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Which fan controller to choose?

Inspired by another thread I figure I´ll do right in adding a fan controller for my upcoming rig. I´m going to mod my H100 with four Arctic Cooling fans. I got an Antec 902 case with three fans in front and a huge fan in the top and one regular sized...

TenBlade by Level 11
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Water cooling kit for a 1st-timer?

I´m looking into a not-too-difficult-but-more-than-H100 setup for my MVF. The setup could include loop for VRF-cooling, but that would be more for looks I guess, the whole thing would be for looks , if I don´t use the easy H100 solution. My goal is ...

TenBlade by Level 11
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VRM cooling on MVF, yes or no...

I´m getting more and more hooked on a less simple water cooling solution (than the H100) to include the VRM cooling option on the Max V F. But first I´d like to ask when VRM cooling will be a prerequisite for a stable 24/7 overclock. It will help me ...

TenBlade by Level 11
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gtx 680 8 + 6 pin connections

I have the following power supply:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171022On the gtx 680's that i have, there are both 8 and 6 pin connections..This psu has 4 6 pin and 2 8 pin connections. I have used 2 8 pin connections for ...

Xaanix by Level 7
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Can I improve on my New Build?????

I am going to use a water chiller to cool the tec cpu block i am getting so that i can run this at I HOPE 5.0 or better 24/7. Well i know not really 24/7 because of the power saving and the way the CPU throttles back when it is not being used. but ...

seross69 by Level 7
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revo drives

hi i have had my ocz revo drive replaced twice,(last on lasted less than 2 months) is there some kind of problem running this pci ssd hard drive on a rog maxium iv extreme board?spec list rog maxium iv extreme i7 2600k (3.4 stock) clocked to 4.816gb ...

tanabe by Level 7
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