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  1. P

    Question Gigabyte Z790 D (rev. 1.0)

    hi guys, planning to buy this MB Gigabyte Z790 D (rev. 1.0) but i couldn't find any info for using the nvme and sata. this what i want to do: Operating system on nvme 2TB for storage on sata port - 2 or 4 hdd in raid. On my older MB i had issue with this and i couldn't use all sata ports...
  2. ravv

    Question Can't access Multi-monitor (iGPU) setting in BIOS when set to CSM (Legacy Boot)

    I can only boot into Windows 11 if I have CSM (Legacy Boot) on, otherwise I get a hanging black screen. Also if I have CSM on - I can boot into BIOS, however iGPU is inaccessible! I would rather have a UEFI boot, but as stated, if I set it to that ¹I can't boot into Windows, and ²I can't...
  3. sbemb

    Question Questions on M2 drives for Z790 Wifi 7 Motherboard

    I just purchased the Player Three Prime and it has the Z790 wifi 7 motherboard. It has 3 M2 slots and the first 2 are filled. I would like to add to the last slot. Specs: CPU: Intel i9-14900KF GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Memory: 128GB (4 x 32GB) DDR5 6000 Mhz Storage: 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD...
  4. Ferb1998

    Question PC gets stuck in the bios if it has more than 3 ram modules.

    Issue: My PC gets stuck in the BIOS during the RAM check when I use 4 modules (64 GB in total). The modules pass individual tests (memtest86) and work in configurations of 2 or 3, but not with 4. System Specifications: - CPU: Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor - CPU Cooler...
  5. Endre

    Question ECC UDIMM RAM on Intel Platforms ?

    Hello! The specs of the flagship Intel CPUs (i9-12900K, i9-13900K, i9-14900K) do mention support for ECC un-buffered memory modules. However, I could not find a single motherboard that supports this feature! Some Gigabyte motherboards do support the usage of ECC UDIMMs, but they mention that...
  6. T

    Question MB

    Hello, i am a bit lost in motherboards and i would like to get some help. Here are my specs: MB: Asus Prime B760m D4 CPU: i7-14700kf, RAM: Corsair Vengance 32GB 3200mhz CL16 XMP1 DDR4 Cooler: Arctic Liquid Cooler III 240mm I managed to undervolt CPU, now it only has 221W in peak power...
  7. creationsof12

    Question Recent PC Build Won't Boot / POST ?

    Hi everyone, I recently built a new PC with the components listed below but I can't get it to post. Parts: Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Pro X version 1.0 CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K RAM (should be compatible) x2 for 96GB total: G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series (Intel XMP 3.0) DDR5 RAM 48GB...
  8. J

    Question Games constantly crashing after unknown action.

    Hello forums, I had posted this very similarly on win11’s forums but after a night’s sleep I think that I might get better help here. I just put together my new pc with 14900kf on a z790 d5 motherboard. I’m running a 4070ti for gpu. I did a lot of things and I had no idea what went...
  9. TalonRahl

    Question Intel 13th Gen RAM Overclock Question?

    Calling all Intel/ASUS experts! Long story short. I am experiencing micro stutter. I want to increase my 1% lows to resolve this. I am having a hard time finding proper terminology for ASUS motherboard voltages. I only recently learned that 12th gen and 13th gen supposedly dont have a VCCIO...
  10. T

    Question Motherboard USB C not working suddenly

    Motherboard - Z790 Aorus Pro X Windows 11 I have a Razer keyboard that requires both a USB and USB type C connection. It has been working fine, but all of a sudden today, the keyboard is not responding. No lights, no input, nothing. I unplugged both cables and tried on the another USB and USB...
  11. TolgaK

    Question CPU Light on new PC Build - help

    Hello, recently built the following pc - MSI PRO Z790 A WIFI DDR5 - 14700KF - Gskill Trident Z5 RGB 2x16GB 6400MT CL32 - EK Nucleus 360 RGB AIO - Samsung 990 Pro - Corsair MP510 (reused) - SATA SSD (reused) - 2x HDD (reused) - Corsair RM850X PSU - NZXT H440 (reused) Put it all together, wiped...
  12. AintGotNoPHD

    Question Undervolt settings won't stick

    I have an i5 13600K and MSI motherboard (MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI), and i've been trying to undervolt, but the only thing i've been able to make stick i changing the CPU lite load from the default 12 to 1. This lowers the voltage by about 0.1 - 0.125 (from 1.350+ to 1.250), but from what i'm seeing...
  13. R

    Question Dual channel RAM issue ?

    I've been using this PC for approximately 6 months perfectly well from Jan to June. One day, it failed to POST, so I took it to the store. They diagnosed the issue as a malfunctioning RAM module, replaced it, and the PC booted up fine. It worked perfectly well for the next 6 days, but on the 7th...
  14. T

    Question Gigabyte Z790 8+8 EPS power

    I recently purchased an i9 13900k along with a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX motherboard. I am upgrading my current PC and I planned on keeping my EVGA 650 G3 PSU, but the power supply has only one 8 pin EPS connector, while the gigabyte Z790 motherboard has two 8 pin connectors. I plan on...
  15. andresmillones

    Question What are the main differences in these ROG STRIX Z790-E/F/H GAMING WIFI?

    They have the same chipset for the intel CPU I want to acquire, and in overall they are very similar buy I want to know which one is the "best", I don't mind the price lol. For some reason, the z790-h is the "best" in Userbenchmark, but I don't really believe in that page. By the way, I would...
  16. N

    Question Press power button - power button and ram rgb lights up but no boot. Power off by holding power button and next boot is successful.

    Hey everyone, So I built my new PC a couple weeks ago and I've had this issue happen twice; I press the power button on the case and it lights up and my RAM RGB lights up, but I get nothing else, no power supply click or any other RGB lights. Then I power it off by holding case power button...
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    [SOLVED] Which motherboard would you choose for i9-13900k: B760, Z690, or Z790?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at building a new system. My first build in many years. I was thinking i5-13600k or i9-13900k; currently leaning towards the i9 as I want it to last a good few years. Which motherboard would you recommend below? Would like built-in Wifi, DDR5 ideal but not a deal...
  18. S

    Question Long Boot Time with ASUS TUF Z790-PLUS WiFi motherboard ?

    I recently put together a system with the following components: Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WiFi CPU: Intel I9-13900K GPU: Nvidia Quadro P4000 Memory: Kingston DDR5 KF552C40BBK2-64 (2x32) -- meets ASUS compatibility System is on a Crucial 1 TB M.2 SSD (in slot 2) with a 2TB Crucial...
  19. Aaron4456

    Question Ddr5 xmp issue

    I recently purchased a prime z790-p wifi, 13700k, and g.skill ripjaw s5 6000 16x2gb memory. For reasons unknown to me, I am having issues getting it to run at the advertised speed. Xmp only results in an endless loop and will not boot. Manually setting it to higher speed does the same. I noticed...
  20. Wolfseye

    Question Looking for RAM for the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI (DDR4 & DDR5)

    Hi guys, i am thinking of getting the following Mainboard & CPU: - Intel i7 13700k - MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI (DDR4 Version or DDR5 Version) I would love to use either G.Skill Trident Z RGB or Corsair Dominator, each 64 GB. For the DDR5-Version, i think a 6000er would be fine. 2x32 GB. For...
  21. L

    Question Wifi option missing during windows install (Z790 Aorus Elite AX)

    Hi all - I've got a brand new build, trying to install windows 11 via USB boot drive on this. During Windows 11 install, it says it needs a network connection, however the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX wifi option is missing, it only shows ethernet. I have the antenna plugged in, I rebooted, but it's...
  22. Jalapeno06

    Question Asus TUF Z790's A1-A2 DIMM Slots Not Working After Installing 4070ti

    Hello there! After 6 years with Ram nightmare with MSI-Ryzen 1. Gen, I built a new PC with Asus-Intel 13. Gen. But i ended up to with the same nightmare :( So i built this 15 days ago without 4070 ti. Everything worked fine. My double dual channnel 2x16gb Vengeance LPX Rams were at 3600Mhz...
  23. V

    Question Opinion on these Z790 motherboards?

    I'm shopping for a MOBO for an i7 13700k. I have narrowed it down, if I missed something, please let me know. I want it to live long, so a maker with good track record: Asus, Gigabyte, Asrock, MSI. Asus and Gigabyte include aggressive bloatware in the form of Ring -1 (below Kernel) level...
  24. S

    Question Z790 Xtreme won't post with 2 sticks of DDR5

    Got a 13900k and a Z790 xtreme. Running 2 sticks of 32gb corsair dominator ddr5. With both sticks in slots A2 and B2, get motherboard code 12. Won't post. With a single stick in B2, it posts. Both sticks work by themselves in B2 slot. Neither stick works alone in A2. Assuming this has to be a...
  25. H

    [SOLVED] Z790 motherboard and 4 x 32GB DDR5 sticks won't boot (DRAM status LED on) ?

    I ordered two sets of the parts listed here (one for myself, one for a friend): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mpsBVw I guess the most relevant components are: (1) Intel Core i9-13900K (2) Two sets of Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 (3) Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX We...
  26. S

    Question Z790 Gen 5 shared bandwidth / X670E a better choice?

    Haven't built a gaming pc in 6 years and it's about time. Current in shambles plan is the rog Z790 extreme / 13900k / aorus gen 5 10000 / 4090. Already have the 4090 and just ordered that gen 5 M2 which is expected around the end of this month. Here's the issue: The gen 5 M2 has to go in the...
  27. mrmaruniversal

    [SOLVED] ASUS TUF Z790 D4 Compatibility DDR5

    The titles speaks for itself. Can the ASUS TUF Z790 and Z690 D4 Models support DDR5. Their point is to be compatible with DDR4 but that being when a consumer gets DDR5 can it be replaced or do they need to purchase the NON-D4 model. Thank you!
  28. B

    Question STRIX-E Z790 motherboard is not detecting SATA hard drives in new build

    Hi all, First time visitor and poster to these forums. I'm at a complete loss on this one. I have done a fresh build with a Asus ROG STRIX-E Z790 motherboard., PSU is Thermaltake 1650 Toughpower GF3 PSU and a 13th gen processer. I have 3 NVME drives installed which were detected with no...
  29. H

    Question Im looking for good M.2 storage

    I've building a new system based on Z790 Aero motherboard . Any suggestions ?
  30. P

    Question DDR4 or DDR5 for FPS Gaming

    Is DDR4 or DDR5 the best option for FPS gaming? I have got F5-7800J3646H16GX2-TZ5RK G-Skill, has about a 9.4 FWL, looking to use on a high end Z790 ROG mobo (with intel 12900k). I see I can also easily find 7ns DDR4. Considering only peak performance, and nothing else, with 0.1% lows in mind...
  31. L

    Question New Z790 Build not performing well

    I'm having issues with my new build which is reusing some older components. The new components are: Asus Z790M Prime mATX D4 motherboard Intel i7 13700KF Corsair H100i Elite AIO Cooler Crucial P5 Plus 2Tb Gen4 M2.NVME Existing Components 2 x 16Gb Corsair PC3200 DDR4 RAM Samsung 950 Pro 512Mb...
  32. RulesSpew

    Question Z690 vs B760 vs Z790 for i5 13600k?

    Hey, I'm building a new pc for gaming and content creation. I'll be using 2x M.2 SSDS (gen4) + maximum 2x HDD I don't intend to overclock my CPU, but I know that Z* motherboards have more features. I don't intend to swap my GPU any time soon (+- 5 years ) Also I'm afraid of flashing BIOS on a...
  33. hyperflux

    Question Compatibility Issues with High-End PC Build (ROG Z90 Hero Mobo and 128GB DDR5 RAM) ?

    Hello, I need some help troubleshooting compatibility issues with my motherboard and RAM (Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard and 2x64GB kits/4x32GB sticks of GSkill Trident Z5 DDR5 6000mHz CL32 RAM), plus some general guidance on how to proceed with the following situation. Any general...
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    Question Should I take a GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER over an ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi

    I had ordered a computer with a ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi motherboard. That model seems to be running behind. They are offering me a GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER to replace it with, for the same price. Otherwise, the estimated arrival date of the ASUS is 12/12/2022. I'm sure either of...
  35. A

    [SOLVED] BEST 750W-850W PSU For Gaming

    What's The Best One MSI MPG A750GF(750W) /A850GF (850W) Corsair RMx Series (2021), RM850x ??