Recent content by bubblerfett

so I read there might be issues with using an outdated BIOS... I have 1.1 on my z68 extreme gen 3 and the latest is 2.3, however ... http://forums.tweaktown.com/asrock/53784-important-bios-update-information-asrock-intel-6-series-x79-chipset-mother-boards.html ... says its not safe to update to...

pc in sig here are the settings I wrote down 220 short 200 long 200 core current additional turbo voltage @ .78(crashes even sooner on auto) offset voltage .020 cpu calibration lvl 4(testing 5 too) in cpu config I have disabled cpu c3/c6/ and package c sorry if this isnt enough information just...

i oc to 4.5 ghz and i still get 45 fps in sleeping dogs. I did a stress test using furmax and I had a load temp of 45-50 on cpu and 70 on gpu, I feel the oc is safe, but still low fps?

thanks, i started watching some oc'ing videos..hopefully i can fix this. My main question is...is the 970gtx capable of easily maxing those games at 60fps?

so I am only getting 40 fps in max settings in sleeping dogs and last light, am I being bottlenecked? I got the energmax t40-b and asus 970gtx today

So I know nothing of Overclocking, but I am willing to do it. I am going to Frys today to pick up a 970, can you recommend a cpu cooler and its simple enough to oc right? just need a cooler and change settings in bios

This is my rig I have had for 2 years [i5 2500k] [haf 912] [asrock z68 ex3] [powercooler 6870] [8gb g.skill ripjaw series] [OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W ][hitachi 500gb] I want a new GPU but don't know if I need to upgrade anything else like my cpu/mobo/psu... I have my eyes on a 970, will only be...

i just noticed that my sound works, but not brightness, dont know why its only the brightness that doesnt work its the only one i need, as well as scrolling

i originally installed linux on it, than restored windows 7 with linux dual boot my scrolling/function keys do not work! i installed every driver i saw on the main site but no avail!