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    Old Socket-754 Motherboard help, SATA not working

    I agree... they were a pain in the ass back in the day.
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    Old Socket-754 Motherboard help, SATA not working

    One of the problems you may encounter with SATA 1 (150 mb/s) is the hard drive itself. By the time SATA II (300 mb/s) came out ... hard drives had to be jumpered to be compatible with SATA I... by the time SATA III (600 mb/s) hard drives and SSDs came out the jumper block on the hard drive...
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    How many CPU cores are you running for gaming?

    I've upgraded to a 12 Core 24 Thread Intel Core i9 10920x.... 6 cores 12 Threads was getting me by, but was getting old....
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    Internal USB connector

    If I am correct... USB3 board would be on the PCIe bus not PCI... there isn't enough bandwidth for USB3 on PCI bus
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    Why aren't there any Socket 2011 boards with good reviews? Any you'd recommend?

    I came late to the x99 motherboard ecosystem.... Currently I am using an ASUS x99 Deluxe II mobo, paired with an i7 6850k. This build is a little over a year old, made from used parts and some new parts. The x99 Deluxe II motherboard, kitted with a TPM 2.0 Module will run Windows 11 Pro well...
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    Will windows 11 clean installe lower my Temps?

    It's November open the window and lower temps....
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    Case refurb paint suggestions.

    If painting Aluminum, I'd research how to do it. As I remember raw aluminum and anodized aluminum have different steps to primer and paint them... and are different than steel. I don't know if an etching primer is needed and such. Maybe automotive Trim paint is needed.... don't know.
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    Case refurb paint suggestions.

    1) Thoroughly clean plastics 2) Use an automotive vinyl dye (spray can)... also I've heard Krylon has a plastic paint, but I've no experience with it. 3) use multiple light coats on all surfaces. It's been since the beige cases of the 90's since I used vinyl dye on a pc case. BlackDragon
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    Corsair Hydro H115i Screw thread

    And if anyone has done a fan shroud on a 2x140mm radiator... What is the ideal air gap between the fan and the radiator ?
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    Corsair Hydro H115i Screw thread

    What is the screw thread spec for a Corsair Hydro H115i ? Is it #6-32 x 1-1/4 " screw or M3 x 30mm .... ? The internet is not exactly helpful for me on this right now. Thinking of adding a fan shroud to the H115i between the 140mm fans and the Radiator. So if the stock screw is #6-32 thread...
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    CoolerMaster HAF XB in 2022 - Opinions Please

    I've always wanted to try these cases myself for a Home Theatre build. The price is good... following to hear folks thoughts.
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    Indecisive on M.2 Nvme Pcie

    I have the 1 TB version of the Samsung 970 EVO Plus.... worth it and worth the size I got it in. Funny, cause for NVMe m.2 SSDs... I recommend the Samsung 970 EVO Plus or the 970 & 980 Pro SSDs for 2.5" SATA SSDs the sweet spot I find is the Western Digital Blue SSD with 3D NAND in a 1 TB...
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    Indecisive on M.2 Nvme Pcie

    Samsung makes the 970 EVO Plus not WD.... and the 970 EVO Plus is good, while not being quite a Pro.... solid choice.
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    NVME Drive Disappearing

    Have you considered using the U.2 Ports for an Enterprise 2.5" SSD ? Your board is the same as mine and has ports for those. I'm considering it myself somewhere down the road. The U.2 ports are located beside the SATA Express header on the leading edge of the mobo and if I recall without...
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    NVME Drive Disappearing

    I am considering another m.2 SSD on a PCIe riser card myself. Though the thought of using a 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD also appeals to me, as my x99 ASUS Deluxe II has ports for that. I'll keep an eye on this Post for future contemplation... thanks ! BlackDragon
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    Indecisive on M.2 Nvme Pcie

    I'm using a 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe m.2 SSD in my system. Although I have some space to spare, I am considering a 2 TB version of this SSD as my OS drive. Just to be comfortable with space available. It's not required, but it would be nice. Once you have the OS, Work Applications, a few...
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    You realize I paid $19.99 Canadian dollars for the item, before scalpers started demanding outrageous prices... get ahead of the trend
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    it works on x99 if you have the TPM 2.0 running and Secure Boot enabled.... regular bare metal install was used, no Reg hacks... I get Windows Updates And it runs very well in a non VM/ regular enviro ... better than 10 (IMHO) Maybe you should switch to Linux if you don't like GUI desktops... or...
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    Running an ASUS x99 Deluxe II / i7 6850k with TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot enabled on Windows 11 Pro Build 22000.282 right now. Updates are regular...
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    Literally I bought one shortly before scalpers started jacking prices for the ASUS 14-1 pin TPM R2.0 module compatible for an ASUS x99 Deluxe II motherboard. My old TPM module (TPM 1.2) for an ASUS x99 Deluxe (gen I) motherboard would not fit on the Deluxe II motherboard (TPM 2.0) ... so I...
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    Windows 11 pro

    Graphics isn't everything... Better multithread processing, Data Transfers ect... this OS can really stretch it's legs over 10
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    Windows 11 Pro on Broadwell E 6th Gen / x 99 Chipset motherboard No issues so far doing a Bare Metal Install of Windows 11 Pro via USB Media Creation Tool for my Core i7 6850k / Asus x99 Deluxe II w/ TPM module.... All Windows 10 Drivers from the Asus motherboard support page installed fine...
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    Anyone still running an X99 Broadwell-E system?

    Still running my Core i7 6850k / Asus x99 Deluxe II ./ 64 Gb Corsair Vengeance LPX system It works fine with the Windows 11 Beta Release having a TPM 2.0 module installed and Secure Boot going. Just it's an old system... damn good .. but old. I think I am satisfied enough to either run Windows...
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    Windows 11 Build 22000.160 on a i7 6850k

    I just got Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Build 22000.160 working on my computer's main drive through Beta Channel Insider Program under Windows Update. Intel Core i7 6850k ASUS x99 Deluxe II motherboard 64GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 Mhz Asus TPM 2.0 module & Secure Boot enabled I have a...
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    Win 11 pro's? con's? opinions?

    My issue wasn't that setting Insider to the Dev Channel wouldn't state that my computer didn't meet Minimum Requirements. I tried the Windows Update Win 11 Upgrade... it tried to do the Upgrade, but on Boot the Install failed initially. So I figured I'd try it if I could get my hands on the ISO...
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    Win 11 pro's? con's? opinions?

    I got Windows 11 Pro Build 22000.1 installed on a 2nd SSD last night... don't mind the dual boot hijinks, I can wipe the drive later. Updated to Cumulative Update to Build 22000.51. It works on an Intel 6850k x99 Deluxe II w/ Asus TPM-M R2.0 module. Just had to extract and build an .ISO off the...
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    ASUS Prime B365M-A secure boot

    Check Your Boot Menu in the UEFI BIOS settings for Secure Boot... if it is enabled. Also check if TPM settings are enabled in BIOS or they call it something else. PTT or something like that.
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    LCD Screen for sensors??

    I read Lamptron just released a 7" screen w/ included software ( HX070 ) which can be mounted internally and has USB connections. EDIT ... seems they have several to choose from.
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    On Front Panel upgrading, modding

    I did a Post about it a while back... Um, I bought the mini Bulgin switch bare and already had a bare front panel switch and wire & LED set on hand.... soldered them up and drilled a hole in the case. Turned out less than Perfect, but only if you look really close. The thing I had to keep in...
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    On Front Panel upgrading, modding

    I put a Reset button into the bezel of my Lian Li 011 Dynamic Razer Edition. It was a mini Bulgin type w/ LED ring. This gave me Reset functionality and HDD Activity, which the case was lacking. Also done is use one of those USC 3.0 Header to USC C Front Panel Header dongles on the motherboard...
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    ASUS x99 Deluxe (gen I) DEBRICKED

    That was a consideration in the build. I thought about doing a x299 build, but there wasn't enough new about the features over a x99 platform. And I had most of the parts on hand for what I built. Doing a complete built ordering new parts would be really expensive.
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    Thunderbolt header question

    done ... Also Thunderbolt has to be enabled in the BIOS... it has it's own place that shows up in Bios settings varying depending which motherboard / brand you have. Plus, may need a driver DVD... so get the retail box that will include Add in Card, Driver DVD, mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt 3...
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    Thunderbolt header question

    My Asus x99 Deluxe II motherboard has a Thunderbolt header too. So ASUS has a Thunderbolt 3 Add in Card, which includes a cable that attaches to the motherboards header... It isn't a PCI bracket dongle.... it's an actual PCIe add in card that does the job. like this...
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    Used U.2 NVMe Samsung 983 DCT 960 GB on eBay $200 - 230 CAD... any good?

    some input on enterprise SSDs ... before I bite.
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    Used U.2 NVMe Samsung 983 DCT 960 GB on eBay $200 - 230 CAD... any good?

    I just switched motherboards to an ASUS x99 Deluxe II and it has 2x onboard U.2 NVMe ports. Is the Samsung 983 DCT 960 GB U.2 NVMe SSD worth it using as a swap drive for home workstation use? SATA3 is getting a little slow for large transfers, and I'd like something to match what throughput my 1...
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    ASUS x99 Deluxe (gen I) DEBRICKED

    I'm retired and without a wife unit, so these aren't concerns of mine... The GF however will drop a couple of grand on a sewing machine that does fancy designs... so, she can't really say much either And... I like the x99 platform. I've been wanting to build one for a few years.... so now, I...
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    ASUS x99 Deluxe (gen I) DEBRICKED

    Well... that was about the easiest Upgrade I've done. The New To Me ASUS x99 Deluxe II motherboard is in this system and working stable. No USB dropouts, soft crashes, Q Code D0 Boot failures or Q Code 33 Boot hang... I was able to Boot into my install of Windows 10 Pro and update the drivers...
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    The hell is going on with hard drive prices ?!

    Yeah, I was looking on eBay for a used HGST 6TB NAS drive HDN726060ALE614 or HDN726060ALE610.... noticed prices on 6-10 TB used drives across all brands are nearly that of what you can buy new on Newegg... jacking up prices all over There was a 610 version at $157.xx CAD used in the US... but...
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    My secondary rig needs a CPU upgrade.

    I have an Intel i7 6850k in my x99 Deluxe v1 rig right now... I got it off eBay from Hong Kong for $167.xx Canadian Loonies.... I just didn't have enough cash-ola at the time for a used i7 6900k but that would have worked too... still 6 cores, 40 PCIe lanes works well and the IPC boost going...
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