Recent content by Vectorized

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    A problem with my fan controller

    I suspect that the problem derives from the Corsair's fans, because I have two other fans connected to fan controller (Corsair AF140) with the same splitter and zero issues... I wonder why, considering that the Corsair AF140s work well and the Corsair SP120s don't... I also tried to attach the...
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    A problem with my fan controller

    Hi guys, I have a problem with my fan controller (a Lamptron FC5 V2, up to 30 W per channel). I've connected two fans (Corsair SP120), both to one channel by a common splitter. The question is that when the channel control know is between 0 and 75% everything work normally, but when I raise it...
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    Corsair Vengeance Pro RAM overclocking

    Hello guys, I want to overclock my Corsair Vengeance Pro memory modules. I have two 8GB sticks, for a total of 16GB at 1866MHz. They're now set via XMP profile, so they're running at the above mentioned frequency. I have an Intel Core i7-4770K processor @ 4,5GHz and an ASUS Maximus VI Hero...
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    Intel i7-4770K first time overclocking

    Hello guys, I want to overclock my Intel Core i7-4770K CPU. My motherboard is an ASUS ROG Maximus VI Hero, with Z87 chipset. The CPU is liquid cooled by a Corsair H100i and Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste. This is the first time that I overclock a CPU, so I really don't know where to start. I...
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    Monitor showing "No signal" after a random time

    Hello guys, I have a problem with my monitor/video card and I don't know why. When I'm using my PC, suddenly my monitor stops working and shows "No signal" after a random time (no matter what I'm doing), and I'm forced to reboot my PC. When I do it everything work well, until I get another time...
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    Watercooling - Tubing size: what diameter?

    Hello guys, I'm trying to set up my first custom loop (CPU + GPU with a Laing D5 pump). I'm a little uncertain about tubing size: what size do you suggest? What diameter, and why? 16/10 mm, 13/10 mm... or which? Thanks!
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    Watercooling: first custom CPU/GPU loop

    Hi guys, I have decided to make my first custom loop to liquid cool down my CPU and my GPU. My case is a Corsair Carbide 500R. I know how the main things work but I have some uncertainties that I will tell you little by little, while I'm telling you about components to buy. I want to do a mix...
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    A little question about PCI-E lines

    Hi guys. I have an ASUS Maximus VI Hero motherboard. I have a GTX 780 Ti GPU in the first PCI-E x16 slot, and a PCI-E soundcard (ASUS Xonar Phoebus) plugged into the third PCI-E x1 slot (the bottom one). What I was asking to myself, is: is the soundcard plugged into the PCI-E x1 slot...
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    How to clean in-ear earphones?

    Thank you! Do you suggest a soft or hard toothbrush?