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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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Help choosing next part

Hello, I have the ROG Asus maximus V Formula board with the 3rd generation Ivy Bridge 3770k cpu. I want to use liquid cooling to take advantage of the onboard vrm cooler however I am having a hard time picking a cpu block. Can anyone tell me wich is ...

Asus hd 7970 or mis 7970

Hey guys, building my rampage iv formula rig, currently have 3820 cpu, 16 gig kingston hyperx 2000 mhz ram (4x4) 120 ssd and 1 tg hd. I currently have a hd 5870 installed and do 100% gaming. Not happy with the fps so I am going to upgrade to a 7970 c...

Thu___p by Level 7
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My First Build Help!!

I'm finally building my pc.Parts:Corsair 800dRampage IV Extreme Corsair Dominator GT 2133 16gbXSPC EX360 radiatorXSPC Intel WaterblockEK D5 Top XRES 140 w/ MCP655Intel 3930kMy question is mounting the EK D5 top to the 800D. I wanted to put it at the...

New build for gaming

Hello, I need some help. Im planing on building my own gaming PC and this is my first time.the computer will be for gaming and stream.my build:Case: Corsair Obsidian 800dProcessors: Intel Core i7-3770K Motherboard:Asus Rampage Extreme IV or Asus Max...

rickinc by Level 7
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G75 Build advice.

I have an N53SN and I plan to upgrade to the Asus G75 (Nvidia gtx670m) during the holidays and need to start saving now. What sort of build can I get to maximize FPS and performance? I've got a budget of about 1800$. And does anyone know if Asus will...

My First ROG Mobo

Hey guys..I'm planning on getting the ASUS Maximus V Formula motherboard, and I was wondering about something. I noticed that the mobo is E-ATX size, which has different dimensions than the normal ATX. So my question is whether the ASUS Maximus V For...

Mr_pOPo by Level 8
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Need advice with a water cooled recase

Hi i have desided to recase my mb, its amaximus iv extreme i7 2600k clocked to 4.816gb corsiar vengeance ddr3 1600ocz 120gb revo drive ssd pci1.5tb hd500 mb hdamd 6900 radain gcbios 2302av temp 32c 90fair cooledim looking to recase in to a lian li p...

tanabe by Level 7
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2x8GB Memory for Maximus V Formula?

There aren't many 2x8GB memory options in the QVL.I'm willing to buy Kingston, Corsair, or Crucial (Common brands at Amazon and that I've used in the past).I want at least 1600 Mhz.I'd prefer to keep the price around $150 or less.Any recommendations ...

cruebrew by Level 7
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Water Cooling a HAF X

Hello, First off I have built many PCs in the past but I have never done with anything with water cooling. I just redid my gaming PC see: http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?high=&m=1710917&mpage=1#1714930 and I am thinking about starting up wa...