Recent content by dawmaker

Hi all, Got my new system built - i7 6700k, Asus z170-ar, Samsung EVO 850 PRO SSD, WD3tb hdd. My initial attempt to install Win 7 to the Samsung failed because the partition wasn't recognized by my non SP1 Win 7 full install disc. I went ahead and installed on a WD 3tb Hdd, plugged in the SSD...

Thanks for the response. The more I poke around, the more I realize I need a z270 and a 6th gen chip, for ease. So far, it seems like ASUS boards will work with the least amount of pain.

Hi there... I'm looking to build a new machine around a legacy program that I use professionally, as well as some components I use. I need to turn my i7 860 ASUS P7P55D build into my backup machine with this new build. My requirements are: 1 PCI slot i7 Chip Windows 7 Professional 64bit Any...