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It’s password42069 nowadays, gotta go with the times. 

A bit of background: It applies to advertisers and influencers with a following of more than 10k people. Same model as the French have implemented. 

Short: No. 
 
Slightly longer: Only use an oven that will not be used to prepare food in afterwards. Also keep in mind that it will only work if the problem is a solder joint. It won’t fix a broken capacitor or else. 

Are you sure it supports DDR4? 1866 is a typical DDR3(L) speed, while 2133 and upwards would be DDR4 speeds. 

Could you provide a better lit photo? Also what’s the name of the case and how much of a difference is removing the side panel making when it comes to temps?

See manual : https://download.asrock.com/Manual/G41M-VS3.pdf
 
Check page 10,  and page 22.


 

So, it’s running at 2400, because DDR. How did you go about overlocking the ram? Should be as simple as enabling XMP or DOCP, hitting save and restarting. 

Depends on if you’re willing to modify the case or not. Maybe you’re lucky and it just fits, but they didn’t advertise it because they can’t guarantee that every 240 would fit. 
 
Otherwise you could just mount it in the front I guess. 

You can legally buy bootable usb sticks with macOS in some countries, such as Germany, where the software has to be available separately from the hardware for some reason. 

It’s password42069 nowadays, gotta go with the times. 

Did you also remove the CMOS battery during the reset?

The F at the end of the CPU name designates that it does not have integrated graphics. 

So no display on that one.

The 11th would require BIOS version 2204 or higher to work.
 
You got your display plugged into the GPU, right?

To clarify, are you still trying to boot with the 11th gen CPU?

Which BIOS version are you running currently? Have you updated the BIOS?
 
Did you clear CMOS as per manual instructions?


 

Reset the cmos and report back. 

Keep in mind that both technologies are downward compatible. You don’t need to run and buy 2.5G hardware, you can just connect it to your existing setup and it will work fine. 

I would prefer wired over wireless, but both will work if all you do is some streaming / browsing / gaming 

Since I'm being reimbursed for my dead GTX 1080ti, I thought about buying a Aorus RTX 2080ti Xtreme Waterforce WB 11g. Though, I am quite unsure if it's actually worth $1500+ for overall cooling and performance compared to an Asus RTX 2080ti OC Edition, or a EVGA RTX 2080ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming ICX2. Could I get your suggestions on what I should consider when it comes to these cards. Or, what your opinions are on the best RTX 2080ti card that you can buy under $1600 for overall cooling and performance?

It's not censorship when a company doesn't want to work with any group for whatever reason. 
 
 

That sounds like the thermal paste dried up. Disconnect the cpu fan and let the cpu and thermal paste warm up. 
 
Then carefully twist the cooler from side to side. 
 

Or, you know... use a thin wire or string in between cpu  and cooler to separate them. 
 

That sounds like the thermal paste dried up. Disconnect the cpu fan and let the cpu and thermal paste warm up. 
 
Then carefully twist the cooler from side to side. 
 

Or, you know... use a thin wire or string in between cpu  and cooler to separate them. 
 

To get back to the original question, the reason why its recommended to have the tubes facing down is...air.
 
Not airflow, no reason why that would change.
 
There's a good chance your AIO will not be filled 100% and as it happens with most, it will loose liquid over time.
 
With air rising to the top, as it does, the pump can suck in air and run dry. 
You will most likely hear it when the pump is sucking in air. And when you do, your pump probably already took damage. 
 
 

Does it switch energy efficency plans when you plug it in by chance ?

Good luck to both of you with your projects. May your temperatures be low and your builds without leaks.