Recent content by stuarterb

I have an adequate desktop PC with an SSD, 16gb of DDR5 RAM, an i5 6600k that overclocks around 4.1ghz. I built it for gaming about 9 months ago. I recently decided to go back to school for programming and​ I'm considering getting a laptop to do some light programming between classes, at the...

I have a monitor and a TV. Both are 1080 @ 60 Hz. I would like to set up my main monitor and have my TV as an option for a 2nd monitor running both at the same time. The dilemma is that the FTW edition only has one HDMI output and the TV only has HDMI ports. The 1070 also has 3x Display Port...

I'm getting artifacts on textures, mostly the ground where large segments are blocky or black, flickering with change in distance. I tested my gpu with furmark and with ocscannerx which is provided from EVGA with registration. The cpu I tested with coretemp64 and I ran Prime95. There was also...

I have an all-new build and I'm using an ASUS z170 pro gaming motherboard. I was just wondering if there was any recommended software or methods for testing the motherboard for errors in general. ASUS customer service told me that they don't have any official or recommended software for this...

What if I were to remove them and sand them down well away from the motherboard?

What about sanding a heatsink down enough to remove the logo?

Nothing extreme. I don't plan on painting or removing anything. Just wondering if it's ok to put stickers on the heat sinks. I think they look tacky. Also, is there a good way to cover unwanted LEDs? I thought about just using some tape or perhaps i might apply some chewing gum. Just curious...

I decided to go with an ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard, and I need to know what my options are for Windows 10 compatible wireless cards that work with this board.

Case: Corsair's vengeance (gunmetal black) GPU: EVGA GTX 1070 FTW CPU: i5 6600k Memory: G.Skill ripjaw v series ddr4 2400 Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI Heat sink: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Plus a wifi adapter and up to 7 case fans (eventually) and a fan controller, plus a Disc drive. I believe...

And this doesn't require any adapters? Any safety issues I should be aware of?

So I already purchased my EVGA GTX 1070 FTW edition. I was planning on waiting a year or two until the price of this card drops a few times to, then, purchase a second one and go SLI. That was... before I realized that it requires 2 x 8 pin connectors. Finding a PSU with 2 x 8 pin connectors is...

So, I recently purchased a GTX 1070 GPU and am in the process of getting parts for the rest of my build. I don't want to pay more than $100 for a mobo. I'm getting an i7 CPU, probably a 6700 if I can get it unlocked. I would like to be able to over clock. My case will have plenty of fans, and...

Hey Chugalub_ you've been more than helpful, thanks a lot! The only other question is if there's anything comparable to the GTX 1070 that would be more cost effective?

yeah make it happen

I can probably afford to buy the i5 6500. Or maybe, can't afford not to?