Recent content by Dale_I

Thanks for looking at this... So, I found a connectivity issue Sumsung NP700Z3C Laptop and through exhaustive research it turns out that the Intel Dual Band N 6235 needs to have the N-mode disabled and then it works flawlessly. I'll gladly give up a little band width I'm not using to get a...

I am experiencing excruciatingly SLOW file transfer speeds after upgrading to Windows 10 across 3 computers. I was trying to pull in my music off the desktop to either laptop and the file speeds are in the 25 kb range (yes kb... not mb or gb). Same thing Win7 was 20 to 30 mb. I didn't expect a...

I also have a Gigabyte GA Z170X Gaming 3 mb and find it excellent. I have it paired with a i7-6700k and 24 gb of the G.skill ddr4 2400 rip jaw v memory (2x4 and 2x8). Rock solid, no issues, and I love it. You'll (marginally) use less power due to the more efficient architecture going into...

If you know your motherboard brand/model you can download the manual from their site. Most mb user manuals will have a tree of BIOS commands and you can usually find the location there.

I think diagnoses may help here. Let's not assume it is anything until you can collect some data. Realistically, a 550w PSU should sustain your load. I am running a similar build with an i7 and gtx970 with a 650w, over rated for what I need. Enter your build in just about any configurator and...

I would think that is absolutely reasonable. However, the decision would be based on the knowledge that for the next "x" years you are running the larger unit inefficiently. Would the savings of not buying another PSU cover the cost of loss of efficiency and the wear and tear of "x" years of...

Well, I decided to call Gigabyte and they confirmed... Once you activate the optical out the analog signal stops and there is no method to actively send both audio signals. It has to be either digital or analog. For others that might be looking for this someday...

I've got a Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 in a build with an 17-6700k and lots of other stuff. I run an audio signal to a stand alone amplifier. I use 2 zones (one for the office and the other for the shop area) but the amplifier can only play a digital signal through Zone 1. I currently have an...

It kind of depends on what the budget is and what else is surrounding the build. For ~$50 to $60 you could pick up something like a Corsair H50/H55/H60 if your case will support a 120mm radiator. It would be much more efficient compared to the Hyper 212 EV (which is a fine cooler in that price...

What is it that you are looking for?

I could be absolutely wrong, but I can't imagine them not being standardized. Like fan screws, probably interchangeable. Nothing special for sure. Grab your case and visit a hardware store. Find the right fit and buy a few.