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Eclypseon

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    California
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    PCs, Python, Organic Chemistry, Raspberry Pi, Food, Family.
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    Dying (planned)
  • Occupation
    Everything Manager at a small company.

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  • CPU
    AMD Athlon X4 860K (OC'd to 4.3GHz)
  • Motherboard
    ASRock mATX A88M-G/3.1
  • RAM
    16 GB (4x4) G.Skil Ripjaws 1333MHz
  • GPU
    MSI GeForce 1050 Ti Gaming 4GB
  • Case
    Thermaltake Versa H15 mATX Tower
  • Storage
    PNY 240GB Pro Gaming SSD & 1TB WD Blue
  • PSU
    EVGA 430W 80+ non-Modular
  • Cooling
    Corsair H60 Hydro Series

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  1. Eclypseon
    As mentioned by @marten.aap2.0 and @L.Lawliet, using Asus' built-in BIOS auto-overclocking features and MSI Afterburner is likely to be your safest approach. That said, as I look at your build, I'd ask what you're hoping to improve in your PC experience? (not that we ever need a reason, here at LTT forums ) You have a fairly upscale system. If you're going for 'bragging rights' (a worthy reason for most of us ) be sure to do the homework. Else, you're going to find that an 8700K + 1080 Ti 11Gb is going to comfortably muscle through all but the most demanding ultra settings or workloads. Cheers! P.S. This forum is probably fine. Otherwise here is a fine place for such questions.
  2. Eclypseon
    I'm sure more knowledgeable LTT members will chime in... But my initial gut feeling is that Dell (and most All-In-One) builds don't always play as nicely with other hardware. I'd be much more suspicious had you been running the original Windows install from the original drive. But I can't be certain. Can you return the system to it's original configuration (the Dell setup) and see if it will post? Since you've checked the PSU/GPU/RAM slots... I'm inclined to think it's the CPU/Mobo. But try to rebuild the system the way it was the last time you had it working. Sorry, mate. I wish I could be of better help. I'm sure others will know more.
  3. Eclypseon
    I'm pretty sure I'm reading your post correctly, but I wanted to confirm... The MoBo is NOT the original Dell? Also, is the OS (and HD) original to the Dell?
  4. Eclypseon
    I hear that.
  5. Eclypseon
    If you want to test on some throwaway parts... PC part picker plus the Second Hand market is your friend: This is from me just searching for the cheapest in each category. $86 US is better than the one above. Though, unless the RAM is utterly AMAZING.... I'd just buy a new/undamaged used stick. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/v32TgL
  6. Eclypseon
    What type of RAM are you testing: DDR3? 1333 MHz?
  7. Eclypseon
    WAAAYYY more than not worth it. http://a.co/j3kLh9m
  8. Eclypseon
    AFAIK the only not-an-actual-PC test gear is going to be Data Center grade stuff like this: http://www.memorytesters.com/ Might be more than you're looking for to check cheapo ram.
  9. Eclypseon
    Shorts across the pins can be deadly to both MoBo and processor.
  10. Eclypseon
    Hey... that's cool. I only need one.
  11. Eclypseon
    Yes... where. Any friend of yours is a friend of ours, right?
  12. Eclypseon
    I know it's black... and doesn't have a window, so blue accent might not show very well... But for price to performance (and ease of parts install) I am very pleased with the Thermaltake Versa H15 Micro ATX: Amazon for 39.99 USD http://a.co/i7eLhYq
  13. Eclypseon
    Change my response from "Informative" to "Funny"... don't want to lead anyone astray and what not.
  14. Eclypseon
    Sticker goes here...right? #TechGore
  15. Eclypseon
    I would support this... especially if site visitors could have the option upon arrival: "Support us and show ads OR support us and lend a little CPU juice (no more than X%) and enjoy an ad limited/reduced experience" Kinda like the concept.
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