Recent content by Gnucky

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    Window Freezes Due to Three Old SATA Drives

    After many hours trouble shooting on why Windows 10 64 bit keeps freezes when it idles(clean install ) I finally figured it out. I disconnected three old SATA drives and it stopped freezing. However, I need these for data. Been playing with my BIOS controls and can't seem to resolve it. I...
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    Asus Hero Maximus Drivers

    Do I download the most recent driver or do I download all the versions starting with the oldest? Just wondering whether the most recent driver has everything the motherboard needs as there are numerous versions.
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    3.1 USB Front Ports

    Will the 3.1 front ports on my P180 Antec case work? Or do I need to install a new usb slot at the front of the case?
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    Asus Hero VIII in a P180 Antec Case

    I have an old ATX case which I want to use with a new build. With the audio input I have either a 10 pin connector from the case or the following listed below which is connected to the 10 pin connector. There is an Intel standard 10-pin connector (with 7 individual wires with connectors)...
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    Video Card Nvidia 1060

    I noticed that with the asus video cards there is the OC version and the regular version. There is about a fifty dollar difference. Is it worth it or can I overclock the regular version on my own? ie. Asus ROG STRIX GTX 1060 O6G Gaming
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    Graphics Card for Samsung 275T

    Just to add... I only do occasional gaming
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    Graphics Card for Samsung 275T

    I'm going to be purchasing a new motherboard (old one died) Asus Z170, with 3200 mhz memory, and a Samsung Pro 950. Was wondering if it was worth upgrading my video card which is the: PowerColor Radeon HD 5750 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131331 My monitor is the...
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    CPU Cooling OPtions for Case

    what about water cooling systems? Are they compatible with the p180 antec case?
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    CPU Cooling OPtions for Case

    I have an older case the Antec P180. I'm not sure what cooling options are compatible and this case isn't listed on any of the manufacturers websites as it's old I bought it in 2007. pcpartspicker makes suggesting on cpu cooler compatibility but not sure how accurate this is. Are all cooling...
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    Front Panel USB Ports

    Asus Z170 ATX LGA1151 Motherboards have onboard USB 3.0 headers, but the Antec P180 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports. Is it time that I change this case? Or can I install it on my P180 and just not use them.
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    Antec Case will Motherboard fit

    I have an old Antec p180 case that I want to keep. Would the Maximus Hero VIII motherboard fit in it? Seems like there is a rear cover on it and I'm wondering how that fits on the case. The Asus Pro Gaming doesn't have the cover and resembles my old motherboard. Does anyone know?
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    PSU Three Choices

    Was looking for a reliable PSU 1. Corsair AX860 860W ATX 12V V2.31 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power Supply Active PFC 120MM Fan (CP-9020044-NA) $219.98 2. Corsair AX860I 860W ATX 12V V2.31 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power Supply W/10 Years Warranty (CP-9020037-NA) $301 3. Seasonic...
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    Asus Maximus Hero Viii and Asus Maximus Hero Viii Whetstone

    What is the difference between Asus Rog Hero viii and Asus Maximus Viii Whetstone. newegg has a 40 dollar difference between the two boards.