Recent content by jon0111

Got it. Thanks for all the advice, folks!

That's what I'm thinking. I just got bit by the overclocking bug and I keep reading about folks getting more out of the chip.

I don't have a "serious" gaming rig, but it's pretty good. I have an RTX 2060 Super and play on a 1080p 144GHz monitor. I need some advice. So, this is my first time overclocking. I was able to get a 10600k pretty cheap. The consensus seems to be that if I have the K version, it would be a...

Excellent! Thanks for all the info!

Got it. So the idea that the AMD/Ryzen combo is more cost effective is correct? No downsides?

I've read that Intel hasn't changed their motherboards in quite a while--therefore, I might have to replace one that I buy now reasonably soon. AMD's boards will pair with future chips for a longer period of time. So, there's no advantage to pairing a Ryzen GPU with a Ryzen CPU, etc? That's...

I currently have a i7-4790K paired with a 2060 Super and I'm thinking about upgrading soon. I've never used an AMD CPU, but it looks like there is more value to them than Intel's chips right now--at least on paper. Is it better to invest in a more expensive Intel chip, knowing that new...

Just an update. Everything worked pretty flawlessly. After providing a license key for Windows 10 and adjusting some of the BIOS settings, they system works fine.

I have an i7-4790 that is holding up well. 4790(k) would be better, though. The problem is that these processors are more expensive that some of the newer generations.

I've been running a i7-4790 with a GeForce 1660 and everything has been great at 1080p 144Hz. Most games will run fine at max, possibly ultra, with the i5-4690k. The H81 will not work with the i5-8400, though. Someone else can confirm, but I don't think you're going to see a huge improvement if...

Awesome. Thanks!

So, best case scenario W10 finds drivers for the Asrock and I enter a new W10 key. Worst case I boot from a W10 USB, enter a new W10 key, and reinstall programs as needed. There is no down side to trying to boot to my current W10 installation after setting up the new board, correct? I can always...

I'll most likely do a clean install to be safe. I was just hoping Win 10 could pick up the motherboard changes and keep moving.

The new ASRock mobo will fit the case.

This is what I'm hoping. If it's only the motherboard, aside from providing a Windows key, maybe the drivers will still all work.