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[INFORMATION] Secure Boot : Windows UEFI CA 2023 Update

Hi everyone, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/1db237d8-9f3b-4218-9515-3e0a32729685https://support.microsoft.com/topic/a7be69c9-4634-42e1-9ca1-df06f43f360d - Secure Boot Windows UEFI CA 2023 Updater | Download : Link Check/Update Process :Check W...

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MoKiChU by Level 40
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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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Having Problems w/ New Build

Here is my system that I am trying to put together after making the switch from AMD to Intel. Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V PROCPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHzVideo Card: EVGA SuperClocked 015-P3-1582-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi)PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast ...

AHP by Level 7
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New build and Question about drivers

I'm about to start my computer build this week and my question is that when doing the clean install should I have already saved my GTX 670s newest drivers to a flash drive or should I just go with the drivers that came on the disc? Also just for refe...

z77 Maximus V Formula new build

I've been planning on building myself a gaming orrientated build since before z77 came out. Normally I go for AMD, mainly due to the price differences but as AMD have not followed suit with the pcie gen 3 upgrade and their latest cpus have been terri...

hsp25 by Level 8
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Ivy i5, 7850, SSD gamer

Hi guys, just thought I'd post up the specs on a new system I'm building for a friend. Should be ordering parts this week if all goes to plan.His criteria: ballpark $1000 gaming-oriented but capable all-rounder tower I build the PCMy criteria: ove...

New build is trolling me

Hello..New here, first post and all, am having troubles with my new build.. I just got:- Maximus IV Extreme B3/iP67- Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50GHz 8MB- corsair vengeance 4x4GB, DDR3/PC12800, CL9- Noctua NH-U9B-SE2left over from previous box:- Radeon HD...

Pcie slots with HAFx (model 942) and Rampage IV extreme

Hello everyone:Looking for advice as I want to use Rampage IV extreme and a HAFx 942 which has 9 pcie slots available. Two questions: - If you place a double width graphics card at the first slot of the rampage (first one from the CPU), in what slot ...

neyuru by Level 10
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Best mve fan controller?

What is the "best" fan controller to install in my new air cooled build? Should I use one? (I am fearful of water corrosion over time but may go that way if absolutely needed) I have one front 5.25 bay left in the case. Most controllers I see use 3 p...

sweeko by Level 7
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Some WCing advise

First off I have been building PCs for years air cooled. This is my first adventure into Water Cooling. Here is my equipment:Asus Rampage IV Extreme (looking for chipset water blocks still)i7 3820 (Currently cooled via Corsair H100)32gb of DDR3 213...

CM Storm Trooper, Rampage iv extreme?

I'm planning on building a system using the rampage iv extreme and the CM Storm trooper and a corsair 850W modular.I was wondering if anyone knew if i would need more extension cables for the PSU to board other than the 8pin included with the case? A...

redrage by Level 9
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Have two problems

Hi again guys,finally i built my first gaming PC :D:D:D:ASUS Rampage IV FormulaIntel Core i7-3930K (O.C 4.2)Corsair 32GBCrucial 512 GBCorsair Hydro Series H100Corsair CC800DW Obsidian 800D Corsair Gold 1200-WattEVGA GeForce GTX690Samsung Blu-Ray Com...