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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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which DDR3 stick's

i'm about to build my new rig. got the mombo which is maximus V formula ,i7 3770K, swiftech wc.but i'm little confused which DDR to pick. i've 2 to pick from :1st - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168202315872nd - http://www.neweg...

ph4ntom by Level 7
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Firt time build, looking for feedback

Hi, in the next few months (as money allows) I am planning to build my very first computer. This computer will be primarily for gaming and I'm looking for feedback on the list of components that I have chosen. Here's my list of components:OS:Microsof...

FX-8350 + CVFZ, or Change of Plans

Hi,I've been planning a new rig for some time, and I was planning on the AMD FX-8350 (when it came out) on a Crosshair V Formula-Z... Now the 8350 came out this week and the reviews don't seem so great... So I was wondering if anyone has any advise ...

4Strings by Level 10
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A question about RAM

I am wondering if the Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge will support DDR3 1866 RAM. In the tech specs for the processor it says "Dual-channel DDR3 Memory Controller supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 memory". Will 1866 be a problem?

bad brand or bad luck ?

Heya Guys , I've got G-skill Ripjaws-z 16GB (4*4) 1866mhz cl9 kit i bought it at 24th of Aug i tested em but i found that 1 of the RAMs is defective !!! RMA'ed it and i got a new KIT instead and then again i tested the new one!!and guess what it's ...

Ezioo by Level 8
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New To This

Hey Guys, I am new to this gonna be doing my 1st build from scratch and i wanna know if these componentswill be an ideal powerful systemMOBO- Intel Extreme Series DDR3 2400 LGA 2011 Desktop Motherboard CPU-Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Processor 3.6 G...

tntmafia by Level 7
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Building Advice, First Time Builder :/

Heyy guys, I am new to the forums here, and so far am loving it :), anyway, I am new to PC gaming, and looking to build a custom gaming computer. My budget is about $4500, somewhere around those lines. I would like to play battlefield 3 on all ultra ...

gtx 650 with pentium or i3?

hey i'm gonna buy a new pc. i wish to get asus gtx 650 . so i need to know that can i increase a noticeable gaming fps by going for 3rd gen i3-3220 rather than having a pentium g630?( buying a pentium is really healthy for the budget 'cause i3 cost m...