Recent content by ReillyGJ

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    New Kraken X61...couple of concerns/questions

    Hello all, I've just installed a new Kraken X61 in my NZXT S340 (unit is replacing a Corsair H100i). The install went smoothly, but upon the first boot a couple of things alarmed me... 1. I got a message prior to Windows loading that a new CPU was installed. Is this normal? All I did was...
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    Updating BIOS and chipset drivers...neccessary?

    Thanks guys...if anything I may leave the BIOS alone and update some drivers then. The one issue I did just remember is since updating to Windows 10, I'll get an error message from Nvidia's GFE saying something along the lines of "The display driver has stopped responding and has recovered."...
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    Updating BIOS and chipset drivers...neccessary?

    Hello all, I recently checked the ASUS support page for my MB (Z97-AR) and noticed that there are updates for just about every component of my PC (audio, LAN, chipset, BIOS, etc..). Should I go through and update these? My PC is running just fine, but knowing I don't have the latest driver...
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    Witcher 3 appearing twice in detected games list (GeForce Experience)

    Hi all, Hoping someone can help me out. Since the update to 1.04, the Witcher 3 is listed twice in my games list in GeForce Experience. I downloaded the game via Steam and tried removing and re-adding that file path for GFE (Program Files x86 I believe it is). When I added that file path back...
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    OC i5 4690K

    Hi all, I'm looking to OC my new build. I have an i5 4690k with an ASUS Z97-AR board. My cooling is a H100i. I'm not looking to get an extreme OC, and would be happy with ~4.4ghz. Am I ok to just set the multiplier at 44 (along with whatever voltage gets me there) or will I have to adjust...
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    OC temps and thermal paste

    Hi all, I recently completed a new build (first time!) and all is running well at stock. I tried OCing the CPU a bit and was only able to hit 4.2GHz at 1.125 Vcore with safe temps (~70C w/ AIDA64). I'm running an Intel 4690K with an Asus Z97-AR MB. My cooler is a Corsair H100i that hit a...
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    Corsair Link & HWMonitor not detecting all case fans

    Hi all, I've got Corsair Link up and running, and all seems to be going well with the exception of one of my case/chassis fans missing from the software. I have the two rad fans in front, as well as a rear and top exhaust fan. One of these exhaust fans is not appearing in Link (and HWMonitor...
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    Question regarding Corsair H100i and Link/mobo

    Hi all, I've just completed my new build and everything is up and running. I want to be sure I'm getting optimal cooling using the components I've got. With regards to the Corsair H100i...I have it installed as described in the manual. This requires both fans be plugged into the block (using...
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    First time PC builder...LF suggestions/opinions

    Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month Budget Range: $1200 Are you buying a monitor: Yes Do you need to buy OS: Yes Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and/or Amazon Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU (flexible on these)...