Oceanwave

BIOS update fixed it. lmao

I have tried almost every combo in that bios section for PCI subsystem settings. Several just end up in a boot loop. The rest still result in PCIe v4.0 despite setting to Gen 3. WTF

Is it possible that my GPU's vBIOS (Pulled from a Dell) might not be compatible with Gen 3? Because I have set those settings and nothing changes it to Gen 3 in GPU-Z or HWiNFO. If I install a 2000 series gpu the system works just fine in Gen 3.

I just checked GPU-Z says currently running at PCIE x16 4.0. I can't figure out which BIOS setting forces Gen 3 so far.

I'm getting crashes due to my 3080 running in PCIE Gen 4 (11700k). I've tested a Gen 3 GPU with no crashes. Then tested the 3080 in other PC with no crashes. How do I force PCIE Gen 3 in BIOS? I tried setting PEG0 and PEG1 to Gen 3 with no luck, HWiNFO says the GPU is still running in Gen 4.

I've got a 905p U.2 in an isolated storage compartment (Alienware Area 51 Case). Intel recommends "Airflow across the drive to provide cooling, such as a front fan and rear fan", but do you think it's really necessary in an isolated compartment? I mean do these things need cooling even without any extra heat sources? I found this: "the upper operating temperature range has been expanded from 70c to 85c"

Thx. The RAM will be covered on mine since I'm installing an H80i v2 (wider) + the push/pull. But the RAM isn't touching anything, there's clearance.

Agreed lol. So would you recommend I just keep it there with the push/pull?

I'm using these fans ML120 PRO 120mm. Here are the case internals. (Minus the Liquid cooled GPU's)

I was under the impression it helps move some extra air off the DIMMs/GPU. Well my case (Area 51) has limited mounting options, and this is the arrangement it ships with. Not sure of any other options. I would but since my case (Area 51) has limited mounting options and due to dust filtering issues, it seems like a no go.

Hi, I'm planning on installing my AIO with push/pull (like pictured below except I have two DIMM slots on each side of the CPU), BUT this setup would completely cover my DIMMs on the left side of the CPU. Would you recommend using 1 fan instead to avoid any DIMM coverage? Thanks!!!!!!!

1) I have a rear 120mm AIO (CPU) exhaust. Does it make much difference which side of the rad the fan is on? 2) Would this push/pull setup be OK? Inside Fan (pushing through) on CPU header (PWM) Outside Fan (directly exhausting) at fixed low speed

Is it possible their 3200MHz Dual Channel option, is 2 identical Dual Channel kits running together in Quad Channel?

But why are they advertising this: If it sheds any light on the matter, I have an Area 51 Threadripper atm, with only 4 DIMM slots and it shows running in Quad Channel.

But this Skylake X system only has 4 DIMM slots total. Can they make their motherboard run Quad Channel with only 4 DIMM slots? Dellianware doesn't list detailed motherboard specs for this high end system. What a joke.