Recent content by harikirirocker

Yeah, you're probably right. With the rampage V I'm probably going to OC this to 2800 + anyway and be able to smoke anything for a while. Shouldn't be a bottleneck.

Hi all, So far, this is what will be in my rig: ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 - mobo Intel Core i7-5930K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.5GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W - CPU EVGA 04G-2983-KR GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 ACX 2.0 PCI Express 3.0 - GPU Now, as far as ram goes I'm...

For reference, this is the case I'm going to be using. Radiator&fans will be attached to the top of the case. http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001788

So, they do have aftermarket blocks for the VRM & MOSFETs. I still don't know if it's NECESSARY though. http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/full-board-blocks/intel-x99-series/ek-fb-kit-asus-r5e.html

I'll be building my new rig with the Asus Rampage V X99 mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132262 My question is, since it looks like Asus already puts their Direct CU and Extreme engine Digi+ IV cooling systems on their for their voltage regulators, will I need any...

Wow, that is insanity, all for the backplate. Feel like an idiot, if I knew that woulda been a no-brainer. I'll go with the cheaper one, or consider the Asus model. Thanks for the feedback everyone! Feel free to keep throwing out suggestions, or other brand comparisons, more info never hurts!

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2983-KR EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0 $569.99 VS http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2982-KR EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked $619.99 Can anyone explain to me why the cheaper of the two seems to have better specs...