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    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...
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    [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...
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    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...
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    Question iGPU not functioning on Intel i7-13700K ?

    Hi, I recently bought a new i7-13700K CPU with an N7 Z790 NZXT Motherboard. I cannot for the life of me get the iGPU to work. Tried: I've upgraded the BIOS from v1.x -> v3.x. Enabled iGPU multi-monitor Changed primary adapter to Integrated. Increased Shared Memory in BIOS Removed dedicated...
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    [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!
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    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...
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    Question Im looking for good M.2 storage

    I've building a new system based on Z790 Aero motherboard . Any suggestions ?
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    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...
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    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...
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    Question Which Z790 motherboard is the best value ?

    Hello guys, I am finally upgrading from my i7-6700k to i7-13700k and I have found all the parts expect except the motherboard. I usually overclock my cpu and ram so I need a mb that can do both and I decided to use ddr5 for the ram. The thing is I can’t decide if higher end motherboards worth...
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    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...
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    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...
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    [SOLVED] BEST 750W-850W PSU For Gaming

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