Recent content by tahnik

Hi all, Normally my CPU core temps are low. All of them hovers around 30 degree. But the package temp is always around 40-45 degree. Which makes my fan just going up and down. I could make the fan stay at certain level below 50 degree, but is that a normal temperature for 6 cores? Thanks

Hi, I know that x61 Kraken has their own hub for the two fans with the radiator. But is it okay to attach it into the CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT? This is because I like asus's fan management from the AI suite. Thanks

Ok so I was determined to buy X99 Strix but after reading the reviews in NewEgg, it looks like most of them are failing after 2-3 months. Is this true? Shall I buy it or go for something else? Thanks

Hi Guys I really need your help. Will a Kraken x61 and gtx 1070 strix fit in the In Win 805? Gtx 1070 is 297mm. Kraken x61's radiator is 27mm? Please help

Hey guys! How's the performance gap between this two? I will be running the 6800k overclocked to 4.0 ghz 24/7. But obviously I won't be running at 100% usage all the time. The reason I am asking this is because of the noise. I know that if noise is my concern then I would go for Dark Rock Pro...

So this how my setup is going to be: 2 monitors: Dell 4k and LG Ultrawide (1080p) Base OS is Windows 10. Ubuntu VM will be running all the time in Ultrawide monitor. I am a casual gamer and I will be gaming in Ultrawide monitor. My work is mostly related to C++, Java and Node programming...

Hi guys, I'll soon get a GTX 1070 but before I do what can I get just to get things rolling? Right now I don't have enough cash to get it but by the next month or two I should have cash. As cheap as possible but should able to handle my monitor's resolution: 2560x1080. and also should be able...

Hi all, My core information about usage and etc: 1. Run Ubuntu VM along with Windows all the time (I mean it. Why Windows? Gaming and Sound Card) 2. Gaming. I'm not a hardcore but like to play the games in high settings (not necessarily highest) 3. 4K VR videos (You know why). I might try out...

Hi all, I am buying a new PC for my node development. Most of the build tools uses huge amount of single core power and as you might know node is mostly single threaded. So which processor will give me most single core power under £300-£320? Thank you!

There's a new offer which gives free BeQuiet 730W pure Power Modular Bronze with Maximus VII Hero. I will be using a core i3 for now but might upgrade it to i7 and high level gtx graphics card. Should I grab the offer or go for separate Mobo and Power Supply? Thanks

With the XMP profile on the bios sets the core voltage to static 1.2v. Is it okay to run 24/7 like this? Spec: i7 5820k Asus X99-A/USB3.1 Kingston HyperX Fury 2666Mhz Noctua NH-D15