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Why are there no hard drive docking stations that support more than 10TB?
cw3055 replied to cw3055's topic in Peripherals
Unfortunately according to Wavlink's website this docking station only supports 8TB and not the 12TB Amazon is claiming. So unfortunately I still am unable to find a docking station that supports more than 10TB. Thanks for trying to find something for me. The link to Wavlink's product page is here and you can see they list it as it only supporting 8TB. https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-ST334U.html If anyone else knows of an options please let me know as I am still looking, Thanks! -
Seems simple enough but there isn't a single monitor on the market with these specs. Can anyone help me find one or tell me why they don't exist? They have 2k+, 120Hz+ monitors on 15" and 17" laptops but they don't make a desktop monitor with these specs at 24" or less. Or maybe someone can tell me why they don't make them. Thanks!
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Maybe this is obvious but I'm unable to find any hard drive docking station that support more than 10TB. They all seem to support up to 10TB. If they are out there does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Everyone!
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After a long chat with ASUS finally I got the answer seen below in quotes. He is referring to the pin output diagram found in the ASUS Maximus VII HERO manual page 1-44. You can see for EATXPER there is a pin for -5 volts. ASUS representative's response can be found below. Cordell S."ok, figured thats what you were looking at. please overlook that, i am pretty sure that was just a mistake in the manual as the psu you have is compatible with this no doubt at all" So I guess we'll see how it goes. Thanks everyone for the help! Jeff
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So do you know what the -5v pin is for? I am having a hard time trying to figure out what the motherboard uses it for.
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Why are you guys not sure about the PSU. I paid over $200+ for this thing and I love this PSU. It looks really sexy too. Never once given me any problems. Also modular what is there not to like about this PSU? Rated for 100,000 hours and has only been in use for 5,000 hours since I use hour meters on all my computer builds I know this. I don't know what you mean by -5v rail but this is for the main 24 pin connector from the power supply to the motherboard. Just one pin for the PSU which is the -5 pin for the motherboard is blocked of. In the manual of the PSU this is listed as "do not use". For other motherboards it is also listed as "do not use" or "NC" for no connection. But this motherboard states that the pin is to be used for -5v which is new to me.
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Hello All, I have an Ultra X3 PSU 1600 Watt's. I just purchased a ASUS Maximus VII HERO. On the motherboard connector or the 24 pin connector to power the motherboard there is a pin that in the manual says it needs -5 volts. My PSU connector has this pin as the only blank pin. I checked my other motherboard that this PSU was connected to and this pin is not used and is also blank on the board itself. The connector fits just fine. Currently I do not have a CPU cooler or SSD's since they are in the mail so I am unable to test the motherboard functionality. I would like to know if this -5 volts is used for anything, is it required, and am I stuck buying a new PSU? Thanks for any help! Jeff
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Just purchased all new parts!
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Yes I understand that. I'm simply asking for a motherboard that is more driven or has the features that gamers use more often. I'm fine buying a motherboard that is totally not marketed to gamers. I simply want to buy the right board with the right features. 9 out of 10 boards have all the features that I know about and want but I want to get a board with as many features as possible so I can learn and have fun for future upgrades, overclocking or who knows what. All I know is I had a blast learning about all I could do when I purchased my old 790i FTW board because I had no of the capability of it when I got it and I was able to do some really cool things. Anyways that's what I was trying to get at. Thanks
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OK now there are not to many motherboards, there is no such thing but in 2008 which was the last time I built a computer there were only a handful of true gaming motherboards and it was easy for me to pick the right one and I did. I went all out on my last rig and I decided to tone it down for my second one. So here is the list of stuff I will be getting below (half is already purchased and in the mail) and I need help choosing a motherboard for my application. My application is: 1. Play GTA 5 at highest settings when it comes out. 2. play all the current games I've been missing. 3. Play coming out games of 2015 at highest settings. Nothing more than 1080p with at least 60FPS. 4. I would like to be able to overclock. 5. some video editing but just for fun. CPU: I7-4790K RAM: 16GB and highish speed not the standard, Haven't decided yet. Suggestions? Motherboard: IDK that's why I'm here. GPU: GTX980 Hard drive; Probably two 500GB SSD's I don't need much space. Case: Define R5 White w/window some kind of water cooler: Suggestions? So if you guys can help me out by telling me what a good board would be for my setup and application that would be great. My price rang is anywhere from $0 to $300. I like the one GPU set up but I could see myself SLIing again someday but not in 2015. Thanks
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Is it safe to apply tape onto a motherboard?
cw3055 replied to a topic in CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory
Yeah of course you can use tape. Something non-conductive! Electrical tap is fine. Also test both sides with a digital multimeter and see if it's conductive. Finally what I like to do in this type of situation is use silicone. For example Dow Corning 3145 RTV is great stuff for keeping connectors together (Used for commercial applications all the time since I am in the tech field). You put the connector in place and then paste this stuff all along the edges of the connector. Let it dry and that connector isn't going anywhere but is also flexible. Then this particular stuff peals right off when needed too all in one piece. -
Yes this is awesome! I think I may have found my new case. I didn't really like Fractal Design when I first looked at them but the Arc Midi R2 seems like a great case. It fits my specs, enough room for 2x SSD's, my blu-ray drive, and 3.0 USB's. Thanks
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I originally had a lot more on my PC when I first built it and I really didn't want to have a power issue and with the reliability of it I figured the extra cost would be well worth it. At one point I even hooked up my Ham Radio and other odds and ends to it. Yes I use it as a general power supply for what ever I need because it has the power to do so. And I love it so much that it's the only thing I refuse to get rid of even if I replace every other component in my PC.
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Hello Everyone, I'm looking to I guess I should say downgrade my Computer Case to something smaller. I have an Ultra 1600 X3 in my massive Thermaltake Armor+ case and I have decided to change out cases while I'm upgrading some parts. The power supply is a huge 250mm long PSU and some large cases don't even handle that. I'm finding that some do take it but not without a 5.25 drive bay delete which is something I cannot live without since I have my blu-ray writer. Thanks for any idea.
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Thanks! I totally over looked that I had SATA II. But still I think SSD would defiantly be worth it as you said.
