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Thanks for the help @rocktalkrock, I'll talk to ASUS.

I'm running my first OC on i7 6700K @4.4GHz and 1.3v BIOS and CPU-z both measure 1.296, why is HWMonitor showing 2 different voltages? I also noticed that DRAM voltage is slightly lower than what it should be (1.35v) and If i try to change it a bit higher it only updates every 16 units (1.344...

After updating my BIOS to the latest version (3401 -> 3504) enabling XMP causes POST to fail. If I set the RAM to 2133MHz it boots with no problems. What could be causing this issue? I'm using: - ASUS Z170-A motherboard - i7 6700K - 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000MHz DDR4 CL15 (CMK16GX4M2B3000C15).

I'm having the same problem on ASUS Z170-A, after updating the BIOS to 3504 enabling XMP profile result in POST failure. I have no problems @ 2133Mhz #My specs# Z170-A i7 6700K 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000Mhz DDR4 CL15

Hi guys I'm planning on upgrading my PC with a soundcard, probably a Soundblaster Z and I was wondering if I should get "Gaming" headphones or not. I play FPS games so I need good directional sound and I listen to music pretty much all the time. Specifically I'm unsure wich one of those is...

Hi, I plan on replacing my GTX970 with a GTX1080, should I also buy a new PSU? CPU: i7-6700K 4.5GHz Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A RAM: Corsair 16GB @ 3000MHz SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB HDD: WD Blue 1TB GPU: ASUS GTX 970 STRIX Case: NZXT H440 PSU: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Case...

Hi, I am building my first gaming PC and I could use some help on choosing a good motherboard i7 6700K (Im gonna OC to something like ~ 4.5 GHz) GTX 1070 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance LPX 2133 CL13 Noctua NH-D15 Seasonic G550 80+ Gold SSD Samsung 850 EVO 500GB HDD 2TB @ 7200RPM Will the ASUS...

Sorry if this has been asked already, how much difference does it make to OC my CPU to something like 4.4GHz? I mainly play CPU intensive games. My current setup: -i7 3770K @ 3,5GHz w/ stock cooler -2x HyperX 8GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz -GTX 970 ASUS STRIX I am new to overclocking and that's why I am...

Hello guys I have to change PSU; i7 3770K @ 3,5GHz (stock cooler, not going to oc) RAM 2x HyperX 8GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz GTX 970 ASUS STRIX 1 HDD + 1 SSD 4 ARCTIC F12 PWM Fans I was thinking about a Seasonic G 550W, will it be enough?