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Oh, ok. I just performed a full reinstall of my pc, too much stuff had been broken and I decided to just erase everything... The latest AIS III (3.00.13) seems to be working. Although there is no EZ update, but everything else seems to be working for me now. Even the Asus Minibar (the fan widget thingy) works... Here you can find the latest AI Suite 3 (3.00.13) from Asus themselves.

What about AI Suite III? Has anyone shared any feedback?

What is your motherboard model?

Indeed, older boards are out of luck. Stick to AI Suite II, or Speedfan. Personally, I only use AIS for fan control, since it is the native software for my mobo, and can auto detect each fan's speed. I wouldn't use it for overclocking, it's better to do it manually through the bios.

This is quite strange. I have applied the beta to 5 different systems, with completely different specs and this did not happen. Also, going to a repair shop to install usb drivers? Dude...

I got AI Suite 3 working again as well with this beta. However the minibar widget crashes when changing fan profiles, so not quite there yet. Still, pretty fast reaction from Asus. If you need to change profiles, use the main window. From what I understand it has to do with Windows update, regarding the recent processor vulnerability issues (meltdown and spectre).

Yeah, the system is quite old, but not too much. My advice would be to get a good gpu now if you need an upgrade now. Otherwise, just do what we discussed above, and either go with a 7700k and a z270 board, which can be found for better value. Keep the SSD, but know that they do have a limited lifespan.

If you had asked me that question a year ago, I would have said definitely yes. But now, already we have seen new x470 chipset boards at CES, and new Ryzen 2 processors are to be released in April, according to AMD themselves. These new processors will have integrated Radeon Graphics ***[EDIT: not all of them, you will be able to choose]*** , just like the A series APU's previously. It's a tricky situation the one you're in... What are your current system specs?

Wow, you are right, I totally overlooked Intel's stupidity! Indeed, Intel has blocked compatibility with older processors with Z370. On Z270 you could use 6th gen processors. Sorry for misleading you! So if you are looking to go with the 7700k you must get a Z270 board. Damn.

I don't know if I would necessarily recommend the 412s, I kinda rushed through my order when I got it... But I haven't seen my cpu throttle, even with 4,5GHz OC and AIDA64 running for 20+ minutes... So I guess it isn't bad! If you can afford it, go for a Noctua one, you can't go wrong.

Zen+ is not the official name, but it is highly rumored that AMD will come out with a refresh of the Ryzen lineup, with no major changes in architecture. Instead we expect Zen+ to have tweaked frequencies, better overclocking etc, kind of like Skylake and Kaby Lake. However, it may be a while before we get them here in Europe so don't hold your breath. 270euros for the 7700k is excellent, so go for it! I too have been drawn towards Corsair's RM series, as they offer the best quality with full modularity and great performance. I actually bought a Corsair RM750i, and it has been great. No coil whine, no buzzing, excellent power delivery, and zero fan mode. I actually can game with the fan off. You can use this list to get started and give you an idea of which brands and series are better than others: I would not get anything below Tier 1 for your type of system, and would go with tier 2 only for budget gaming rigs. PSU's are essential as your system needs clean power. Finally, I wanted to comment on the cooler. As it has been pointed out, this one is a good to great air cooler, which means you should get a mild to good overclock with no throttling. If you don't plan on overclocking too much, i.e. around 4.8, then a good air cooler is sufficient. Mind you, the K processors no longer come with coolers, as Intel deems them insufficient. A better cooler is the Noctua NH-D15, which is, however, quite expensive. I currently have a very mild overclock on my 6700k around 4.5 and have been using the CoolerMaster Hyper 412s, which is a beefier version of the 212Evo.

Yeah, the 7700k is not a bad option of course, but it depends at what price you will find it. If you manage to score one for ~300 euros or less, then go for it. Here in Greece that is how much they go for today. You can use a more modern board for future compatibility, such as the one you have already picked. The 7700k is a beast for gaming, and its per core performance is right up there. Keep in mind that Zen+ is right around the corner, if you want to check out pricing and comparative performance... Ultimately it comes down to personal preference. But for the GPU I still recommend going either 1070ti or 1080ti. Finally, for the psu, although I am a Corsair fanboy, you could pick something equally good and cheaper. The wattage is ok, but forget adding another GPU, it would be cutting it too close. Check out EVGA's options as well. And always check at jonnyguru's site for a review on the psu you want to buy. A good psu is not necessarily the most expensive one. Look for low variance in 12V rail, and all japanese components. Hope I helped out!

Hi there! First of all, your choices are -in my opinion- a good start. However, the CPU and GPU are not that well balanced. I would rather see a 1080ti, or if you want to keep costs low, switch to Ryzen. A 1700x would be a good middle ground. You could save about 100 euros which could go towards the GPU. Also, the 1080 is a bit dated, and I think it would make more sense to go with a 1070ti, which when overclocked is on par with a 1080. The difference is the GDDR5x memory on the 1080. In addition, I don't think you need an M.2 drive, as a good sata ssd is plenty for everyday use and the extra cost of M.2 will not be justified. You are very unlucky, with regards to both RAM pricing and GPU pricing being driven up. A couple of years ago I got the same amount of ram at the same frequency from HyperX for 98euros. Also, GPU's then were better priced, and you could get an MSI R9 390 for 330-350 euros, which was a pretty good middle tier GPU at the time. It was better even than the RX480, and on par with the 970, which it even beat out in most titles. I don't want to say wait, but I could not recommend fully to go ahead and build at this time. But, given that you have a 9 year old system, I understand your eagerness. Just try and hunt the better deals, and also check out mindfactory.de which has good prices sometimes.

Nope. Sorry Not a Star Wars fan, but I respect the mythos and the fanbase. Have watched all 6. Liked the original trilogy better, of course.

I was thinking of something like black fishing line or black enamel wire, and using just a single strand. The zip-tie was to get to tighten the line after doing up the knots on either end, so I might put it on the case side.