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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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i'm build a new pc

hey guyi have my danger den case and i'm still waiting on my radiators to come.right now i don't know what kind of fan to go for my radiators?do i go for Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance or Scythe Gentle Typhoon ?is the push and pull setup i...

Onboard sound vs dedicated HELP

Hi People,Sorry to be the noob here, but need advice. I ended up buying a Asus Xonar DG audio card for my first build. I then purchased a rampage iv formula mobo, only to realise it packs onboard sound.Noob question being, do I stick with the Xonar o...

Red_xi by Level 8
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Liguid Cooling cpu block

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone knew where I can get a water block for an Intel: LGA2011 cpu. I have the big water 760is ( http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1444&ID=1616 ), but it came with a 775 block, that I am currently using. M...

Heebus by Level 7
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Critique for my soon-to-be new gaming PC build

Casing:Cooler Master HAF Xw/ these extra fansCooler Master MegaFlow 200mm Red LEDCooler Master Excalibur 120mmCooler Master Blade Master 80mmPSU:Corsair HX1050Motherboard:ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUMCPU:Intel Core i5-3570K ProcessorCPU Heatsink:Corsair H80RA...

Maximus IV Extreme

Hey everyone,Coming up here pretty soon I'm going to be leaving behind my LGA 1366 setup and moving on to 1155 (I'm beyond enthused for the kind of OCing potential we've all seen from this chipset).My only question comes in the Maximus IV Extreme, I ...

Maximus IV Gene-Z/Gen3

Upgrade from signature rig:Maxiumus Gene IV Gen3 Bios 3305intel i5 2550k@4500 MHz 1.28 VCore 24/7 settingsCooler Master V6G Skill Sniper 1600 8GB @ 1867 24/7 1.495VOCZ Vertex SSD 60GBeVGA 460GTX @800/1800Question: Motherboard was shipped with origina...

paulxmn by Level 8
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My first build. Thought I would start here.

The for sure thing I know is I am getting a asus mother board. (Not sure which model) and a i7 3.5gz. At least 8gb of ram. And the video card will be somewhere in the GTX line. 1250 Watt PS. My cap is 1700. Go nuts. (Oh, and also i left some stuff li...

Mayhem by Level 7
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Asus ROG Maximus V Extreme vs Asus P8Z77-V premium

Hi, I'm building a new gaming computer over the summer and I was curious which is better between the Asus ROG Maximus V Extreme or the Asus P8Z77-V premium. I will be using an Intel Ivy Bridge I7 3770k and I can provide any other information on my bu...

Fenris by Level 7
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Holy MotherBoards Batman!!!

OK so I am attempting to complete a wishlist that will be my next PC. I only play 2-3 games max and BF3 will be the primary game I play. I am looking for a system board and its been a while since I bought one. To say I am confused is a bit of an unde...

v12kid by Level 7
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Crosshair V Formula build & boot device issue

Hey Guys, I'm new to this forum & wonder if you can help. Hope I've put this in the right place, I know how some ppl get annoyed by threads in the wrong place. I purchased a crosshair v formula/thunderbolt through amazon a few weeks ago, I was p...

Barcarga by Level 7
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