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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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First time PC build - Good enough for any game?

Hello fellow gamers and PC enthusiasts!Long story short;I'm a student at Murdoch University in Australia, and I won a few scholarships worth up to about $4,000 AUD. Now, I'm spending roughly $2,500 give or take a bit, in order to build a pure bred ga...

TeddyK by Level 7
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upgrading from a 60hz monitor to 120hz one ? worthy?

Heya Guys . been thinking of upgrading my monitor to a 120hz one is it worthy the money or there is no real or noticable difference between em ? my current monitor is Samsung B2330 Full HD monitor Can u recommend me a good monitor to buy if it's wort...

Ezioo by Level 8
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Msata III or SSD for Operating System

I purchased a 120 GB Muskin msata III ssd and a Samsung 830 256GB sata III SSD. I want to keep my operating system separate from my games and other data and that’s why I went with that msata. on the threads and online research people are advising to ...

Upgrading cpu cooler, closed vs open wc

Hi, I'm in a need for a better cpu cooler and I'm looking around and can't decide between the h100 or a custom loop. I will be going with a res -> Pump -> CPU -> Rad -> Res setup if I'm going with the custom loop, I might also wc the gpu when I have ...

Krindor by Level 11
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Using multiple rads.

Hello, I am in the process of building a new gaming pc. I have been buying parts with the intensions of overclocking this pc to its max. I am now ready to buy my liquid cooling parts and my question , Is there a significant gaine in cooling by using ...

Memory problem

Hi, the asus maximus V formula supports 2133mhz memorymodules (O.C). Does that mean that if I use 2133mhz modules I will be automatically overclocking the motherboard or the ram themselves ?? Thanks in advance

PCIe 3.0

MOBO: Rampage IV Extreme CPU: 3930kGPU: EVGA GTX 680 signatureGood morning all!!! I just wondered if I need to do anything to make the GPU run on PCIE3.0. In windows it says 2.0 instead. I looked everywhere and nothing is telling me if I need to cha...

Which memory speed

Hi, I am upgrading the memory in my ASUS P5Q Deluxe mother board. I presently have 4 x1 gig Corsair with a DRAM of 533 as shown in CPUID. I have an Intel E8500 Dual core cpu with a core speed of 2000 in CPUID. I am using Windows 7 x 64.Will 4 x 2Gi...

Char by Level 7
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Gaming PC, My First Build

I'm looking to build a gaming PC that will ultra games, I've been playing on mid to low settings for far too long and need an upgrade; as it's my first build I'm still unsure about a lot and was simply wondering if this build will work well together ...

KeepIRL by Level 7
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