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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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New Media center!!!

Hi guys, I know I'm supposed to ask about rog builds here but, if you guys are kind enough to just pitch in a few comments for this it would be most appreciated. My main pc now has a gtx 680 and maximus v gene. Which kicked my old one out to the livi...

henfai by Level 7
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My planned PC Gaming Rig

Hi. I'm actually a first time PC Gamer. A few months ago, I decided to finally put some money away for my first rig. During that time, a lot of stuff has changed, including my budget. I've researched extensively for months regarding parts, compatibil...

Sabertooth P67 to Maximus V Formula Motherboard

August 10, 2012 i bought asus sabertooth p67 sandy bridge motherboard for my new build! then i buy intel core i7 ivy bridge 3770 processor, i already have ddr3 dram. when i build my pc i can't get it to post. maybe the motherboard and the processor i...

ASUS P9X79 WS vs ASUS Rampage IV Formula or ?

i can't decide witch one. cpu will be i7 3820 and it will be a gaming pc. INTEL CORE I7 3820 3.60G/10M/S2011 NO FANKingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866EVGA PCIE GF GTX660 SC 2048M BOXCPU FAN CM V8OCZ ZX Series 1000W Fully-Modul...

BsMoBs by Level 7
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Corsair GS800 for sli?

Hey guys, can a corsair gs800 handle 2 gtx 660 ti ( sli )?? i might also overlock my cpu at 4.3-4.5 ghz, and maybe up to 5.0ghz just for benchmarking.and maybe ill also upgrade into gtx 680 or gtx 690 but i wont sli it.Specs:i5-3570kAsus Maximus V Fo...

Rayhan by Level 8
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Question about connecting fans to Forumla

I've been searching and reading but not finding the answers I need about connecting all these fans up that I have. Previous systems had 1 or 2 fans and no problem, however with my HAF 942 and 5 case fans and add 3 more from my RX360 radiator setup, i...

Markl by Level 7
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Lighting advice needed

I may have messed up. This is a little lower on my priorities, but with the Formula motherboard in my HAF 942 and it's Red LED fans I decided early on to go with Green UV tubing on my watercooling loop. So, will it look alright if I threw in a UV c...

Markl by Level 7
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Thinking of upgrading

I was looking for some advice on if I should upgrade my phenom IIx4 980 O'Ced to 4.0 to a 6300 nothing more or my 6870 looking to spend about 180 nothing more.

edub404 by Level 7
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A question about BIOS

I just got a BIOS update that says it's optimized for Windows 8. I use Win 7 and I don't plan on upgrading to Win 8 on this computer. I was wondering if I should go ahead and install this BIOS version or stick with the one I currently have. I just go...