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Connor

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Occupation
    Student
  • Member title
    Junior Member

System

  • CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790k @ 4.6GHz
  • Motherboard
    Asus Maximus Vii Gene
  • RAM
    16GB Corsair Vengence Pro (2400MHz)
  • GPU
    EVGA GTX 780ti SC
  • Case
    Silverstone FT03
  • Storage
    Two SanDisk Extreme Pro (240GB) in RAID 0, 3TB WD Black
  • PSU
    Corsair AX860i
  • Display(s)
    Dell U2412M
  • Cooling
    Corsair H80i
  • Keyboard
    Corsair K70 (Cherry MX Brown)
  • Mouse
    Logitech G502 Proteus Core
  • Sound
    Asus Xonar Essence STX
  • Operating System
    Windows 7 Professional

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  1. It is of course possible for Corsair Link to be reading incorrect temperatures (60C at 100% load seems more reasonable). Do you have any windows utility for your motherboard (e.g. Asus AI Suite)? This may give a more accurate temperature reading.
  2. I find Corsair Link to be fairly accurate. It gives a temperature that is very close to what my motherboard reads (AI Suite III).
  3. I doubt power would be an issue. Did you plug the RPM lead into your motherboard (I have a CPU_OPT 3-pin header)? What RPM are you getting? I get around 2300 RPM and would expect you to get the same. The pump should be run at max RPM all the time.
  4. Use as Anti-Static wrist band or build mat.
  5. I have a 4790K and a H80i getting 4.6GHz and max load temps around 60 degrees. I know this may sound stupid but you did remember to connect the SATA power from the pump to your PSU? Just asking since I actually made the mistake thinking power comes from the three-pin connector on the pump.
  6. You won't need a "K" series (unlocked) CPU since that motherboard doesn't support overclocking. I would have thought a i5-4440 would do, but you may be able to go even lower.
  7. I personally find monitors with a higher pixel density to be less straining. I particulary like the 27" 1440p density.
  8. That looks like a nice build. I would expect the RAM to work with the motherboard. May I suggest an SSD since they are so cheap now? Even a small (64GB) one using Intel's Rapid Storage Technology (available on your motherboard). It would really help make your system more responsive. Also, what CPU cooler were you planning? If you're going to use the Intel stock cooler, you may not want a "K" series (unlocked) processor, as there will be no overclocking headroom with it. Connor
  9. Download the BIOS from (the most recent is the "Z87-A BIOS 2103") http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z87A/HelpDesk_Download/ Copy the file to the root of a USB Drive Shut down your PC, then power up while pressing the delete until you enter the BIOS. You may need to enter advanced mode, to do this click the button in the top right labeled "Exit/Advanced Mode" (or something similar). Use the left and right keys (or mouse) to navigate to the "Tool" section of the BIOS Press Enter, then select ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility Select your USB drive, then the BIOS file and confirm that you would like to update the BIOS Here is a video for your reference: Edit: You may also find page 52 useful: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1150/Z87-A/E7828_Z87-A.pdf
  10. I would also vouch for a 256GB SSD, plus the WD Black drives are great (I have a 3TB one), I must admit that I was pretty surprised with the performace of it considering it's mechanical.
  11. I found LTT on YouTube when he only had three or four videos on his channel. I have watched every video since then. I love watching your videos, keep them coming.
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