07-26-2013
12:59 AM
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03-05-2024
10:33 PM
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ROGBot
08-24-2013 08:41 AM
mr_mike wrote:
I'm mounting my Impact in a Fractal Design Node 304 and it seems like the I/O shield is too thick to get the mobo pushed back far enough for the case mounting screw holes to line up. The I/O shield has some fairly thick squishy foam padding stuck on it, and this seems to be the issue. Is this normal? Should I go ahead and push the mobo against the I/O shield padding and screw the board into place?
08-24-2013 09:51 PM
08-25-2013 04:09 AM
08-27-2013 06:36 AM
ROG OldTimer wrote:
Btw, question for anyone who has this case/MB combo, what cpu cooler are you using? I had originally got a Noctua NH L12 but it would not fit in any position I tried. So I'm returning it to Newegg. Was thinking about one of the Corsair Hydro units, but not sure which one is the best fit for my rig. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
12-06-2013 07:31 PM
mr_mike wrote:
I am using the Noctua NH-U12S. I added the second fan for push/pull and it fits in the Node 304 just fine. An edge of one of the fans does just barely touch a RAM heat spreader (G.SKILL Trident X), but I'm not worried about it. I've used Noctua coolers before and for me there is no other choice - the cooling is fantastic, the fans are quiet, no liquid worries when I transport to LANs. I'm still working on the settings for overclocking my system (i5-4670k), but I'm not worried at all about CPU thermals.
Mike
08-26-2013 03:50 AM
mr_mike wrote:I installed it in Node 304 no problem. The trick is to line up the switches at the back with the holes in the IO shield - they stick out of the back by few mm so have to go through the IO shield. Other than that it mounted fine.
I'm mounting my Impact in a Fractal Design Node 304 and it seems like the I/O shield is too thick to get the mobo pushed back far enough for the case mounting screw holes to line up. The I/O shield has some fairly thick squishy foam padding stuck on it, and this seems to be the issue. Is this normal? Should I go ahead and push the mobo against the I/O shield padding and screw the board into place?
10-04-2013 04:57 AM
mr_mike wrote:
I'm mounting my Impact in a Fractal Design Node 304 and it seems like the I/O shield is too thick to get the mobo pushed back far enough for the case mounting screw holes to line up. The I/O shield has some fairly thick squishy foam padding stuck on it, and this seems to be the issue. Is this normal? Should I go ahead and push the mobo against the I/O shield padding and screw the board into place?
Groundhog Expert wrote:
And the Z77I, not that Ivy or Haswell really need such beefy VRMs anyway. But it's a nice touch.
That aside, can anyone else (preferably with experience with the current Xonar/Soundblaster cards) give feedback on the Impact's SupremeFX sound card? For me personally, that is the biggest selling point of this board, but the reviews in here seem very mixed and polarized.
The complaint about the lack of bass and a weak amp have me hesitating since I'm a total bass-head. I use Ultrasone 550 Pros (only 60 Ohm) but someone earlier said this card couldn't drive their 50 Ohm phones so I'm a little concerned.
I currently use an external FiiO dac+amp which is very clean and boomy, but doesn't offer the gaming features like virtualized surround for headphones etc. So how does the Impact's FX card compare to current discrete offerings from Creative and Asus?
Oh and @Raja, would it be possible to add a bass boost function to the drivers down the road?
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