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Just sorting out a new build- ASUS Z930-A, 9700K and a 970EVO NVMe M.2 drive. Running some benchmarks after getting everything up and running, it looks like my old 840EVO kicks the 970EVO ass. Possible driver issue, BIOS issue, defective 970? It's only running PCIEx2, because I'm using all 6...

Just put together a new build- 9700K with TRUE Spirit 140 Power. The cooler included a plastic spacer for use with 1151 sockets. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get the retaining plate to close with the spacer on the CPU. From what I've read, the spacer became necessary because Skylake CPU...

Gathering parts for a new build (i7-9700K on an Asus Z370-A Prime). Trying to decide on an air cooler. Wondering if the Macho is that much better, if at all, than the TRUE Spirit. Basically wondering if the extra weight and size is worth it. Thanks!

Getting ready to replace my P6T V2 Deluxe with a more modern board in my 800D. I never upgraded to the SATA 3 backplane (or the USB 3 front panel) while Corsair still had them available. Will the original backplane limit the speed of my drives to SATA 2 specs? I would rather not connect the...

Finally going to take the plunge with an SSD. I've read that the 840EVO does not come with screws. I've also read that the screws that come with the Corsair 800D are too long. (going to mount it in one of the hot swap bays.) What size mounting screws would work, and where can they be found...

I'm about to start a new build and realized that my tube of MX-2 is about 2 years old. Does the MX-2 have an 'expiration date' or should it be good to go? Thanks.

I have finally finished S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky. (Waiting for the cheers (jeers?) to die down.) Oh, by the way, from here on in, I am not going to add the periods. Personal opinion follows. I really was unimpressed with this game at first, but thought I could not justify getting FEAR 2...

Okay here's the deal- I recently installed NERO 9, (pause to wait for the laughter to subside), and doing what NERO has a habit of doing, it hijacked my file associations. Okay, it's probably not a big deal since I can hold out until Windows 7. The thing is this. I am anal. (another...

Ram passes Memtest 3.4 at stock settings. When I overclock the system, the memory fails, even though it is actually underclocked because of the divider. Flaky northbridge???????? Thanks.

Getting ready to install a TRUE. When I thread the screws into the back plate (just a trial fit, right out of the box) they do not bottom out. In other words- the shoulder of the screw is not flush with the back panel when 'finger tight.' It doesn't seem that the threads are cut all the way...

Okay- I've recently installed a Q66000 (SLACR, VID 1.300) and it seems to be more than my SI-128SE can handle. System is overclocked to 355 FSB at 1.2875 vcpu. I installed it with AS5, which I had purchased about a year ago. Idle temps are around 30c, but if I let Prime95 stress test long...

Just installed a Q6600 and seeing how far it can go. Set it at 3.1 GHZ at stock (1.30) voltage and it seemed stable. Started Orthos and went to bed. Stupid. Had fan control enabled in bios. Stupid again. Long story short, woke up this morning and heard fans at full speed, Core Temp read...

I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32 bit and I just received my Vista64 DVD. When upgrading from 32 to 64, does it perform a 'clean' install? If not, is there a way to do it, similar to the Vista 'double' install, as outlined in the stickies? Or should I not even worry about it? My...

Okay- I'm not ready for a full upgrade yet, just trying to delay the inevitable. I currently have 2x1 gb modules installed and just ordered 2x2. (also have Vista 64 on the way) Should I just add the 4 gb to the current 2, or take out the 2 and just use the 4? Memory is different brands, but...

Sorry- I seem to have screwed up my previous post.:( Okay so I've taken the plunge into Vista. (Home Premium) Aside from not having backed up all of my XP files (I thought I did), it seems to be pretty cool. I don't really find the UAC too annoying, but maybe that's because I've only been...

I have been trying to find my most stable overclock with my Bad Axe 2. I have noticed that at some settings, after a reboot I must raise the vcore a notch to get it to boot normally. If I don't, sometimes it will take a very long time to even get to the splash screen, and all the while the HDD...

Was wondering what is the maximum 'safe' voltage for the E6600. I am finding it difficult to overclock this CPU ( bought after price drop ) without going to 1.4V plus. Makes me appreciate my 2.4C that would do 3.0 at stock. Thanks.

Finally upgrading my rig and have already got most of the components. (waiting for Intel price drops to get CPU and R600 launch to get vid card) I decided on the P180 from Antec and I am trying to decide on hard drive placement. (I have three drives) The upper hard drive cage, (in front of...

Okay- so here is my semi-monthly drunken post- I have a 9800Pro and 1GB of memory in my system. I want better frame rates in the games I play: (BF2, F.E.A.R.), for example. Would I be better off with a new vid card and moving up to 2GB of memory, - or - just wait and upgrade my entire system...

Just did a fresh install of WinXP PRO, SP2, and I've noticed that it takes a long time when using the 'fast user switching' feature. I currently have two limited accounts set up along with my admin account. It does not seem to be a specific account either- in other words if I am logged on, then...

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem- Long story short, about a year ago bought an ATI 9800 Pro from Best Buy. The hook was a $50.00 mail in rebate and a mail in rebate for a free half Life 2 activation key. I did receive the $50.00 check, but have come to realize that I...

Forgive me for starting a thread on a topic that has probably been beat to death but after too many 'adult beverages' I guess I'm just stupid- I would just like opinions / experiences with the Thermalright line of heatsinks. In particular- just wondering if it would be worth it to upgrade...

I've been looking into getting a DVD burner and am leaning towards Lite-On. Have seen LDW-811S and LDW-851S listed but can't seem to be able to tell what the difference is between them. The Lite-On web site lists the 811S when I click on the 851S. Newegg seems to list both model numbers onder...