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The above is my review video of the XPG SPECTRIX D41 DDR4 RGB Memory Module, the one in this video is the silver colored model with 3200Mhz rated speed. Among the many memory that I've used I must say that I like this one mainly for the software. It's not the best overclocker when it comes to memory that uses Samsung B-Die chips, I could go up to 2 notches increase in speed at most but that also it couldn't pass the stress test at 3466 while benchmarks work fine. My experience with G.Skill and even Apacer memory were better, like G.Skill Flare X and Apacer Blade Fire. However those that I got to clock better didn't come with RGB, not that I'm a fan of RGB but RGB capable DIMMs do contribute to case mod colors. Overall it's good stuff, anyone with a little more $$$ could go with the D80 hybrid cooling model perhaps .......... then again there's always other options like G.Skill Trident Z, Sniper X or Flare X models.

http://www.butterflylabs.com/monarch/ To use on PCs. That's about 0.1947 BTC per month.

I'm currently running a GTX 980 Ti, overclocked to 1200Mhz on Core. Getting about 680K PPD on PRCG 9135

From my experience, an overclocked G3258 at 4Ghz++ wouldn't be able to keep up with a Core i3 processor. I mistakenly benched a GTX 980 Ti on a G3258, and what I got was a performance that couldn't even match a GTX 970. That aside, it goes back to what games you're playing. If it's DOTA / LOL then it won't matter whether you overclock or not.

Original Article from goldfries.com : http://www.goldfries.com/hardware-reviews/cooler-master-mastercase-5-pro-5-modular-desktop-casing-review/ ----------------------------------- The MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5, the world’s first mid-sized modular towers with exterior expandability were first announced during Computex 2015 and the design drew quite some excitement. If you're a subscriber to my Youtube Channel, you probably have seen my coverage of the MasterCase 5 booth at Computex 2015. Here's the video if you haven't watch it. Cooler Master treated us attendees with a special session, to let us understand better the concept behind MasterCase 5. To put it simple, Cooler Master is going back to its roots and with that comes the tagline "Make It Yours". More details at the http://www.coolermaster.com/computex/mastercase/ So what's the MasterCase 5 like? Here's a walk-through, courtesy of Cooler Master. To sum it up, the Pro 5 variant gives you additional drive bays, fan, and a radiator bracket at the top. With the introduction done, let's have a look at the product. Starting from the top, the MasterCase 5 comes with a distinct angled front panel. The MasterCase 5's top comes with 2 handles and between the handle likes a removable panel that you are able to mount 120mm and 140mm fans. If someday you wish to upgrade to a closed-loop water cooling system then there's the Top Cover kit that comes with a mesh panel and a radiator bracket. Feel free to use one without the other, they're not dependent on one another. For those opting for The MasterCase Pro 5, the Top-cover kit is part of the package. The front cover is removable and you're able to add additional fans, up to a total of 3 fans as an additional fan bracket is provided in the accessory kit, that fan bracket is to be used on the 5.25" drive bays at the top. From the rear the Master Case 5 is no different from other casings, one thing to note is that it does not come with any cut-out for water cooling tubes. The fan mount with adjustable positioning supports both 120mm and 140mm fan. At the bottom is the PSU mount that comes with a mounting bracket. I encountered a slight hiccup when I mounted the PSU on the bracket and attempted to secure it to the case. After meddling with the installation for a few minutes, I finally figured out the problem was that the padding to support the PSU was very thick, thus leading to the imbalance that makes it near impossible to secure the screw. I figured out a workaround and that is to place the PSU into the casing WITHOUT mounting it on the plate. After that I secured the plate to chassis and finally, secure the PSU to the plate. As you can see, that quite defeats the purpose of the mounting plate. One thing I hope Cooler Master improves on is the nature of the mounting plate - the screws are so short it could barely secure the plate properly. Should the ridges of the screw be damaged, there's no way for the plate to be secure. At the bottom the MasterCase 5 comes with 4 reasonably long rubber feet for secure footing. Now for the interior - the MasterCase 5 is spacious, the interior is split into 2 areas and that's one for the key components while the lower section is for the PSU, cable management and additional drive bays. Rubber grommets are found on every cutout. Here's the upper corner, it comes with a 140mm fan pre-installed and the cut-out is huge. There's also sufficient room between the board and the top of the casing and that helps a lot when it comes to cable management. Towards the front of the interior are the drive cages, they are removable. Drive bays are also available at panel just above the PSU. At the back there's ample space for hiding cables. The cables from the front panel are neatly tied to the casing structure as seen in this photo. Here's what the interior looks like with a full-sized ATX board and the PSU in place. A view from the back for those interested, notice how the large cutout underneath the motherboard works great for practically any CPU socket location. We're coming to the end of the article and I think some of you might be concerned by the lack of window for the side-panel - Don't worry, the windowed side panel is available as an accessory. For those opting for The MasterCase Pro 5, the windowed side-panel is part of the package. What this means is that you modify the side panel and other components as much as you want - tired of the theme? Get a new side-panel and make it something else. The frame of the MasterCase 5 is such that it has minimal holes around, I've no avenue to place LED strips on the top and front panel area unless I punch some holes. User Experience The USER EXPERIENCE segment is often not part of my casing reviews but I feel like I can't end this casing review without it. You see, Cooler Master's theme for the Master Case 5 is "Make It Yours" and they promoted MODULAR SYSTEM and it would be a shame if I didn't experience that myself, after all I grew up with Cooler Master and have been a Cooler Master user for almost 20 years now and seeing how they mentioned "Going back to their roots" - well, I'd like to experience what I experienced back then. I still have my Centurion 2 casing, back then I didn't have much skills nor resource to modify it but I still spent a fair bit to hire a friend to cut that casing to it could have a fan on top and a side panel with 2x 120mm fans. Moving forward to 2015 - I decided to MAKE IT MINE with the Master Case components Cooler Master sent to me and here's the final outcome. It was a rewarding experience, I'm not an expert case modder myself but I am very happy with the results. The modular system of MasterCase 5 made it a lot easier for me to get the paint job done. The content is spacious that I've enough room to place lights and have custom made the GPU cover and also a base-plate for the system. Notice that the side panel is huge but bottom area of the side panel window is covered so you need not show the ugly side of the system. System Specs Processor : AMD FX-9590 Motherboard : ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer RAM : AVEXIR Core Series DDR3 2x4GB RED Graphic Card : PowerColor R9 390 8GB PSU : Cooler Master V750 Cooler : Cooler Master Nepton 240M running 2x JetFlo 120mm White LED fan. SSD : Intel SSD 330 180GB Extender Cables : UnequalTech The Verdict Cooler Master MasterCase 5 retails at RM 479 (approx 120 USD) while the MasterCase Pro 5 at RM 599 (approx 150 USD). Both casings are great but I think the MasterCase Pro 5 would be a more attractive option if you intend to perform some case mod on it. Regardless which model you choose, they're both great for modding. I made the MasterCase Pro 5 mine, you should consider making one yours too! Short of funds? You could always settle for the MasterCase 5 first and upgrade with the available accessories much later. Side Window Kit : $24.99 Top Cover Kit : $16.99 3.5” HDD Bracket 3-Bay : $14.99 3.5” HDD Bracket 2-Bay : $12.99 2.5” SSD Bracket : $4.99 *Above price is in USD.

Off-topic : What's the software used in 1st post to show all those readings?

I wouldn't say better, for example a 4790K would be beneficial if you're playing something like Battlefield 4 on a large map with many players on. On the other hand if you're just playing stuff like MOBA or CS:GO then a Core i3 would suffice. You need to know WHAT you are playing before deciding on your processor.

An Intel Core i3 could outrun on many instances, and a Core i3 + H81 setup costs far less than an FX 8 series on 970. I think for AMD side, their best FX at this point of time would be FX-8320E, still gets outrun but Intel Core i3 though.

I play LoL as well. See no problem with it. Heck play whichever you like. They're all fun!

Digital signals are digital signals. Just go ahead use DVI to HDMI adapters if you insist on using HDMI cables. They're cheap.

The usual hoggers are 1. Recycle bin 2. Temporary Files from web browsing

I'm on Windows 8.1 Just wanted to test out the PPD for GTX 970M.

Hi Everyone, Need help, I'm unable to fold on my notebook regardless my configuraiton. It's a Gigabyte P34 with GTX970M. 1. Tried FAH settings, nope, doesn't work regardless of what slots and number I add. 2. Tried NV CP settings, doesn't work either. 3. Tried BIOS, doesn't work. Stuck now on how to get it to fold on the Nvidia GPU.

Wow, ended up becoming an EVGA topic! I have their 980Ti with me but they're the ACX models.

Thank you. I just wish I have the processor, it's coming in a week or 2 from now so I'm just missing out 1. UEFI screenshots 2. OCing experience