Yeah, the only software I remember coming with the ASRock is the tuning utility and it doesn't have the update feature. I guess I will keep going the manual way until ASRock decides to put something together.
Hey Guys,
Does anyone know if there is a Driver/BIOS update notifier similar to Windows Update that monitors your components and lets you know when a new update is available? I hate having to check a million different websites and then search my version number. Thanks! System config below...
The most popular choice (and the one I have on the same processor) is the Hyper 212+ by cooler master. Its pretty big though, so check the inside of your case to ensure it would fit (same with ram slots).
I did the same thing. Luckily I have a microcetner about 5 miles down the road. You really cannot beat their CPU/Mobo prices. Especially their AMD combo purcahses ($40 off any AMD Mobo with the purchase of an AMD CPU, which is already heavily discounted).
After doing the build, I think the only thing I would change is picking up Black ram instead of blue :D. But at the same time, the blue ones match the blue slots that are open, so it makes sense either way. I would recommend looking at replacing the fan on the 212+ though. It does get a little...
I just put my build together using this board and I have nothing but good things to say about it. Here are some pics of the build, and a component list.
https://picasaweb.google.com/112744753001772435239/SandyBridgeOfficeComputerBuild02?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSF3LPAgtimmQE#
Case: Fractal Design...
I will throw my hat into the ring for ASRock P67 Extreme4. Build has been running 24/7 for about 5 days (how long I have had the system) without a single error or BSOD. Currently running stock but will be overclocking shortly. Its running with a 2500k for reference and a 212+
What I have noticed, at least with motherboard utilities for temp monitoring, is it only displays the highest core temp. At least that is what I have seen with ASRock, when I have the Extreme Tuner open with HWMonitor.
My thread should be a pretty good starting point for you.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2153422
Thermal Paste with direct contact heatpipe coolers is trickier than others. So I would read that guide that is posted, and check your thermal compound application first. Then make...
Found a pretty good step by step tutorial for beginners on OC'ing Sandy Bridge.
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/overclocking/39184-p67-sandy-bridge-overclocking-guide-beginners.html
Sorry about that formatting. When I put it in, it was an excel table and looked normal. The 4.2GHz overclock temps were the auto-overclock tuned by ASRock in the Bios. I just set it to the 4.2GHz profile and let it go from there. The drop in load temps does seem pretty good. Knocking 3 degrees...
Alright. So I went ahead reoriented the 212+ to the "horizontal" (read: fan position blowing horizontally) orientation and checked the thermal compound spreading. It wasnt very "spread" at the edges of the processor, so I add 2 dots per the linked method. Put the fan on the heatsink so it is...
Thanks for the input man. Anyone agree to have the ram blowing towards the ram, or blowing towards the rear? I would think to have the fan to the rear, like DE said.
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