Recent content by MrBlackandWhite

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    Asus Maximus Ranger VII - Can I charge devices from my PC USB ports?

    Hello TheYeti! its this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Suaoki-Stylepie-Wireless-Waterproof-Flickering/dp/B010L29TH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447434369&sr=8-1&keywords=chocolight
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    Asus Maximus Ranger VII - Can I charge devices from my PC USB ports?

    Hi guys, probably a very elementary Q but I really dont know! I thought I could charge devices from my USB ports, but for whatever reason I am not able to. I bought the following light for my sons bedroom but cant get it to charge :/ Your help is very appreciated :)
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    XMP-CPU related temperatures

    hi faalin the temps above are with XMP enabled. Ambient temp approx 23 C. XMP as i nderstand it increases cpu temp? Yes at stock without XMP enabled my cpu is around those temps (32ish).
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    Razer Kraken 7.1 no sound while calibrating in Synapse

    You could try disabling your audio (realtek for example) drivers in device manager. I have the krakens and have learned to disable all other audio drivers on my system such as realtek and AMD HDMI drivers if you have them. Other than that I am sure that razer can help you if you open a support...
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    XMP-CPU related temperatures

    Hello all! :D I have just rebuilt my sysytem with a new motherboard (Asus maximus ranger vii 1150) and have enabled XMP (auto timings) in the BIOS. My CPU has not been OC seperately and is running at stock/whatever XMP settings tell it to. I have a CoolerMaster Hyperevo 212 cpu cooler and have...
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    I just installed my replacement i5 4690k - my build woes continue

    hi rookie yes it is! i can finally play BF4 how it is suposed to be played! I no longer get killed 9 times out of 10, huge novelty for me to have a k/d ratio of around 3 since new rebuild compared to 0.8. crazy :/ the fault really did mimick a very bad internet connection, was like playing on...
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    Z97-a cannot utilise XMP or OC system in in any way.

    problem Solved. It was the Z97-a!! I cant beilieve I had 2 z97-a's with the same issue! rebuilt yesterday with maximus ranger vii, all is well so far
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    Newbie trying to OC i4690k and z97-a please help

    Well!!!!! The motherboard was the issue!! Wow i cant believe I had 2 z97-a boards with the same problem! Silly Asus. rebuilt yesterday with the maximus ranger vii, enabled XMP without any issues, all is well so far! I am a happy bunny! I got the free program called ROG RAMdisk, shame I only...
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    ROG memtweakit, unable to use

    Dont i feel like an idiot! I thoiught the '5' in 'i5' ment 5th gen! Thank you demonic heart!
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    I just installed my replacement i5 4690k - my build woes continue

    Well all is solved by the looks of things. I rebuilt my system yesterday with the ROG maximus vii ranger and enabled XMP without any problems at all!! So after all the heartache it was the Z97-a with the issue!
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    ROG memtweakit, unable to use

    Hi guys. I cant really find any info on anyone having the following issue. I have just rebuilt my PC with new motherboard, Asus maximus ranger vii. I cannot use this program for some reason. Do I have to register my motherboard before using? When I open the program I have a warning in red...
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    Newbie trying to OC i4690k and z97-a please help

    I jsut wanted to ask this question, i know i should probably start a new thread but i feel i have been asking so many questions of late i dont want to irritate people. upon exiting BF4 in the last two days I have been getting the following warning: "the exception breakpoint a breakpoint has...
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    Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB unable to use secure erase in Samsung Magician

    I suppose it depends what you were asking me Rogue. Its not that secure erase does not/did not work, the issue was that it would not create a bootable USB - the samsung technician seemed to think that was abnormal. Just while I am here. I am going to install Win 8.1 on my SSD...(currently...
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    Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB unable to use secure erase in Samsung Magician

    Not sure, Rogue. Unless the tech helper was incompetent then ? Apparently Magician 4.8 does support GPT erase.
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    1150 socket Motherboard that fully supports M.2 SSD PCIe3?

    I am replacing my Samsung 840 Evo as samsung tell me it may be faulty. However I thought ok I will quickly order a newer 850 Evo. Then I started reading about the different bandwidths and connections!! Wow I am so confused. I was considering the following card...