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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from _Hustler_One_ in Does Xbox One S Controller Works Wired Without The Battery ?   
    I have an Xbox one s controller. It works with or without batteries in wired mode and any bluetooth adapter can be used. I have used internal ones in laptops, USB ones, and ones on PCIe add-in cards with 0 issues. 
    Other than the stock one that came with my laptop which is very weak. Everything had issues with it, mice, keyboards, phones.
     
    Definitely get some rechargeable batteries though. I worked out once that they pay for themselves after 4 charges. Assuming you already have a charger. Make sure to get a decent one, as it will increase the lifespan of your batteries. I can explain why if you are interested.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Futiles in Custom PSU cables   
    Select Product Detail Customer Part No. Order Qty. Price 
    (NZD) Ext. 
    (NZD) Mouser No: 538-67582-0000   Mfr. No: 67582-0000 Desc.: I/O Connectors I/O Connectors Housing of SATA powe ATA power receptacle   5 $1.53 $7.65 5 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-67581-0000-LP   Mfr. No: 67581-0000 (Loose Piece) Desc.: I/O Connectors I/O Connectors TERM SATA PWR RECP G/F Loose PC   30 $0.246 $7.38 30 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-0610   Mfr. No: 46992-0610 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rcpt DR V2 GW 6Ckt   4 $1.19 $4.76 4 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-2410   Mfr. No: 46992-2410 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rec Hsg SR V2 24Ckt Black   1 $2.33 $2.33 1 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-1810   Mfr. No: 46992-1810 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rcpt DR V2 GW 18Ckt   1 $1.73 $1.73 1 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-1010   Mfr. No: 46992-1010 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rcpt DR V2 GW 10Ckt   1 $1.13 $1.13 1 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-0410   Mfr. No: 46992-0410 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rcpt DR V2 GW 4Ckt   1 $0.566 $0.57 1 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-45587-0002   Mfr. No: 45587-0002 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings Mini-Fit Recept 8Ckt 2nd Gen Polz.   4 $1.13 $4.52 4 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-46992-0810   Mfr. No: 46992-0810 Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MiniFitJr Rcpt DR V2 GW 8Ckt   3 $0.689 $2.07 3 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-11-03-0044   Mfr. No: 11-03-0044 Desc.: Hand Tools Hand Tools EXTRACTION TOOL   1 $32.75 $32.75 1 Shipped     Mouser No: 538-39-00-0077-CT   Mfr. No: 39-00-0077 (Cut Strip) Desc.: Headers & Wire Housings Headers & Wire Housings MN-FT TERM 16G FMALE Cut Strip of 100   200 $0.067 $13.40 200 Shipped     Mouser No: 650-400R0111-16-0   Mfr. No: 400R0111-16-0 Desc.: Hook-up Wire Hook-up Wire 400R0111-16-0 Price Per Foot   120 $0.288 $34.56 120 Shipped     @Futiles ^^ is everything I bought for my cable sleeving job. Bear in mind however it was for a EVGA 850 G2 supply, so I would still recommend checking the 3D PDF documents.
     
    This part which is on the order above is not compatible with anything (the dreaded PCIe 8-pin) so DO NOT BUY IT.
    https://nz.mouser.com/ProductDetail/538-45587-0002
     
    As for sleeving, if you really want to go premium, get MDPC-X. Paracord is easier to work with as a beginner, but MDPC-X looks better and isn't substantially harder to work with.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Futiles in Custom PSU cables   
    @Futiles Figured I'd do this here rather than DMs.
     
    Basically go look at this page on the molex website. I can't remember the part numbers, and the order will be buried by now.
    https://www.molex.com/molex/products/listview.jsp?query=&offset=0&filter=&fs=&npp=20&sType=a&autoNav=&path=+inmeta%3Apromotable%3Dyes+inmeta%3ACollectionName%3DImpulse+inmeta%3Aproductname%3DMini%252DFit%2520Jr%252E%26partialfields%3D(application%3APower*)&channel=products&key=power_connectors
     
    Filter the results to black and the number of pins (circuits) you need. Choose one, and download the 3D model PDF files. Carefully check the housing to make sure it will be compatible with the receptacle on your PSU. (You will need to compare the square/angled edges on each pin.) After that, look on the product page of a housing for compatible pin part numbers. Go to the list, and choose 18/16AWG terminals (depending on what wire size you plan to use) and tin plated brass. I went for 2x100pcs strips, as that was cheapest for me.
     
    Basically count 2x the number of pins on each cable you plan to make. Then add at least 30 as spares.

    For the 6-pin SATA connectors, get PCIe ones, as they mate with both GPUs and the SATA connectors on the PSU. The normal ones only mate with the SATA connectors.
     
    Molex do not make a PCIe compatible 8-pin connector. I just ended up stealing the 8-pin connectors off my stock cables. You could buy some Chinese knock off ones if you prefer.
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    unknownmiscreant reacted to GeneralStark in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    Thanks a lot. I will be attempting this soon.
     
    Currently, I'm making addressable led shrouds to fit any fan using individual led's and soldering them onto a nice frame. I'll use the method suggested in connecting all of this setup to the 5v aura pin on my motherboard.
     
    Thanks a lot for making this thread mate. Can't appreciate enough.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from GeneralStark in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    Ill put this in the OP as well. Man my rig's changed a bit since I filmed this. Although the RBG modes are basically the same still.
     
    Ill repload this, YT is being annoying
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    unknownmiscreant reacted to Kayana Photography Bali in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    Thank you so much @unknownmiscreant for the great tutorial. 
    And thank you so much @miha929 to explain that i have so many fan power ports other then using commander. If i know this before, i will not buy the commander ??. 
    Once again thank you so much guys. You made all this headache gone really quick. 
     
    If came to bali. Just contact me. 
    Btw here is the result 
     
     
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    unknownmiscreant reacted to Kayana Photography Bali in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    Thank you all. Now i can control my corsair fan from aura. 
    • From corsair fan hub has 3 pin but only containing 2 cable (5v and data only) ... so from the cable output. Since it only need the DATA. Actually i only rotate the cable that goes to the board ADD_Header1.
     
    so my cable position from the hub connection output will be :
    blank - data - 5v
    once again thank you all for the sharing
     
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    unknownmiscreant reacted to miha929 in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    Yes...   the LED limit is quickly there...   so the arduino option is not bad!
     
    my motherboard has yust 1 ADD header...   but the Maximus has 2...   so you are good to go with 240 LED's
     
    i'm happy that i could help....  ?
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from miha929 in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    @miha929 @Kayanaphotographybalk Looking good. You guys have basically got the right idea. Basically disconnect the RGB hub from the commander and connect the middle pin of the cable going between the commander and RGB hub to the data pin of the addressable header on the motherboard. The instructions posted above are accurate. If you follow those with the LL fans you won't have an issue.
     
    Regarding connecting fans in parallel, you should be able to connect multiple fan hub data pins to one addressable header data pin. I would recommend running each hub off a different addressable header. I have never tried to run multiple LED strips off one header. A more reliable solution would be to chain 2 hubs together in series, however using HD/LL fans you will quickly reach the 120led per header limit imposed by the aura software. If you want to run more than 6 or so fans I would recommend building the arduino system described in the OP, as it gives much greater versatility of control compared to Aura. 
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from miha929 in Syncing RGB fans / individually addressable LED strip with MBO RGB headers   
    5v power for the leds in the fans is provided by the SATA connector. The ground is connected through the powersupply, so not really necessary to connect to the header. You only need to connect the data pin from the MBO to the middle pin of the RGB splitter.
     
    Definitely post your results. For first test, I would recommend only having 1 fan plugged in, just in case something's not working right. 
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from asus killer in Understanding Page File   
    Its down to windows placing standby memory allocated to programs which they are not currently using in the pagefile. I wrote an explanation for it a while ago, its one of the replies in this thread:
     
     
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Energycore in DIY PC or Razer Core?   
    Build yourself a desktop. I used to run an eGPU off my laptop. I stuck it for 3months. If you do wish to use a eGPU, buy a cheaper adapter such as the GDC beast, there are others but I cannot remember the names. Razer core (or any branded egpu enclosure) is very bad value for the results obtained.
     
    Also be aware that running 2 machines can be quite a nightmare in terms of maintenance and keeping data synced between them. I manage this by making sure that all the work I do on my laptop is synced to the cloud and i have remote access to my desktop.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Tech22 in "Pimp my Case" with fancy light and custom cables   
    UV isn't all roses. It's a somewhat controversial topic, but UV lighting destroys plastics. There are reports from people that UV lighting can destroy Cpu sockets. 
     
    I was looking at UV lighting a while ago and decided against it for risk of damaging my Cpu socket and the fact that UV lit systems are fatiguing to look at for a long time. 
     
    Take great heed of the earlier comments about wavelengths. Also, you will likely find much cheaper and better options from dedicated lighting suppliers. I have not found anything from cable mod to be competitively priced or anything really if you have the skills to solder some led strip onto a connector. 
     
    I would also agree that you are better off sleeving your own cables. It gets you a much better result for a similar price. 
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from IamODIN in blowing fans inwards from the top of the case or outwards?   
    I run mine blowing inwards, however it is filtered. Not sure exactly what it does with temperatures. I suspect a better balance (and or temps) will be achieved with them blowing outwards. However all my intake air is passed through a radiator, so I initially set the top fans up as intakes to bring some cool air into the case.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from eyalsh in Mounting a PCI expansion card in a 5.25in drive slot   
    3D printing will work as long as the card you plan to mount will not go above 40 Celcius, as ABS plastic (commonly used in 3D printing) will start deforming at 50C. PLA is likely worse.
     
    Shielded vs unshielded riser leads really don't make much difference in most cases. Its mainly an extra layer of security to ensure signal stability. If the environment you use your computer in is electrically quiet and you have metal side panels it is likely not required. However I would buy a shielded riser mainly due the unshielded ones being poor quality and hence will be subject to other reliability issues.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from eyalsh in Mounting a PCI expansion card in a 5.25in drive slot   
    Regular pcie riser and some metal work work would probably fit the bill. However the pe4f is likely gonna be a good option if you want an easy solution. I bought a express card to x16 adapter from them a while back for an eGPU and it worked perfectly. Mfactors storage would be worth checking as they can be cheaper. 
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Ace McPlane in Can anyone recommend a video on advanced overclocking?   
    I have never owned an unlocked intel system, so cant be much more help I'm afraid. Sounds like you're going quite well. Good luck.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Ace McPlane in Can anyone recommend a video on advanced overclocking?   
    Yeah I've been watching both of them for a while, I've set most of the options in the bios of my Crosshair VI hero.
     
    I generally try read a guide or two before setting anything, as alot of settings can have quite undesirable results.
     
    If you are OCing ryzen, this is absolute gold, although not exactly a great place to start.
    http://www.overclock.net/forum/10-amd-cpus/1625015-ryzen-essential-info-link-owners-info-db.html
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from TVwazhere in Corsair 460X VS Fractal Meshifiy c vs Corsair 570 X   
    oh lol, earlier in the thread... my bad.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Ace McPlane in Can anyone recommend a video on advanced overclocking?   
    Go look on youtube for a channel called Actually hardcore overclocking. The presentation of the videos is a little lacking, but they are really informative and tbh, I really don't care.
     
    der8auer's yt channel is also really informative. I've also read alot of overclocking guides.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from Alex G. in Can anyone recommend a video on advanced overclocking?   
    Go look on youtube for a channel called Actually hardcore overclocking. The presentation of the videos is a little lacking, but they are really informative and tbh, I really don't care.
     
    der8auer's yt channel is also really informative. I've also read alot of overclocking guides.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from JustAStrangeGeek in Stumped on strange no-post issues (Crosshair VI Hero)   
    3008 was originally posted by elmor/raja as a beta bios on ROG/OCN forums. The feedback suggested there were quite a few problems still yet improvements in some areas. However everyone who tested it flashed back to 1701. This was my experience with it as well. Despite this however, it was posted as 'stable' on the asus website. There was a fair bit of comment about 1this at the time. 
     
    A day or so later, BIOS 3501 was released which appeared to be a fair bit better in every regard. If you wish to experiment with ageas 1.0.0.7 then use 3501 NOT 3008. However be prepared to go back to 1701 as this is the most recent stable bios.
     
    3501 can be found here:
    http://www.overclock.net/t/1624603/rog-crosshair-vi-overclocking-thread/32610
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from JustAStrangeGeek in Stumped on strange no-post issues (Crosshair VI Hero)   
    update to 1701. 1002 is simply not worth doing anything with.
     
    Download and extract the .cap file to a FAT32 formatted USB stick and just use ez flash in the bios. I take it the post issues are now solved.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from johnukguy in Freesync and nvidia gpu   
    Thanks man. The crossovver 270x looks like pretty much what I am after.
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    unknownmiscreant got a reaction from mr moose in Freesync and nvidia gpu   
    Yeah I'm happy to do that. I have unignored (is that a word?) you. Sorry.
    I won't. Never again. IDK if I want to sell my 1070, as I also bought a waterblock and things for it and it fits my purposes, ill also take a $200 (NZ) loss, plus the waterblock. But I will likely end up getting a freesync monitor and eventually an AMD GPU, but I don't want to jump on Vega ATM. Although there's another gpu price spike so... maybe. Although I can't buy any vega cards atm, only Polaris. Could just use my old 6600GT for a bit .
    I have a couple of ideas re the drivers, as NV use freesync on laptops. Send me a PM if you wanna know more, I'm not writing about it here.
     
    I will likely just get a cheap korean freesync monitor and use it till its time to upgrade my 1070. My current moniotrs are a pair of 1920x1200 IPS displays rated for 5-8(ish)ms. The colours are good, its just I am after high refresh rate 1080p. 
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