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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 building an ov and liquid cooled rig

i am planning to build my first overclock and liquid cooled rig. i would like some advice in doing this because i may have done an overkill in selecting my part selections or may be not . im not sure.here is the rig im planningcpu: intel i7 3770k...

jamesT by Level 7
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New bulid and unable to boot.

I built a new tower with the following components:Motherboard:v ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardCPU:v Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Pro...

kh7cp by Level 7
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NEW Maximus V Gene Build - IEEE 1394 Wiring

Delighted to get my 1st-ever R-O-G board, and to get it up and running successfully. The front I/O panel has 2-USB 2.0 connectors and a Fire Wire (IEEE 1394) port, that I'd like to get working because the case lighting is integrated with it.Does a U...

Black4 by Level 8
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New PC build advice

Hey guys i'm quite new to this so any and all constructive criticism/ feedback is welcome.I'm building a new tower and so far these are the components i've chosen:Intel core i7 3820 3.6ghz LGA2011EVGA 4G GTX680 ClassifiedCorsair Force Series GT 128GB...

Peha by Level 7
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Phenom II X4 vs FX 6100

So I'm finally retiring my five year old Intel QX6700 build and building something new.I'm going AMD and my mind is set. There's nothing changing that. Just wanted to get that out of the way.Anyway, here's my dilemma. I bought the FX-6100 chip yes...

CPU Fan Suggestions

can someone suggest me a nice fan for my cpu i5-3570k. I like strong and powerful fan yet silent. i also like red color or with led lights(red). something that would fit a maximus v formula. thanks

Help Needed Please

I bought a G.Skill memory which is not listed as a QVL and it worked. However, when tried to install it with Nvidia GeForce GTX 690, I get a blank screen with an error code "b2". If you have any suggestion please let me know. Thanks a lot.Processor:...

New Build in the Works

I now have most of my parts for my new build ....... just need to find the time.The main part and a few more parts ....... sorry for the crappy picture the camera freaked on me ....

Asus X79 or Z77 for Gaming

IM currently in a dilemma in regard to building a new gaming rig. Im can't decide between Asus Maximus V Extreme (Z77) and Asus Rampage IV Extreme (X79), ill be using a i7 3820 for X79 or 3770K for Z77 and im only gonna use maximum of 2 cards which c...