Recent content by Flaus

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    Driver/BIOS Updater?

    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.
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    Driver/BIOS Updater?

    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...
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    safe cpu temps WHILE gaming

    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).
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    What do you think of the AsRock Extreme 4 P67 board ?

    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).
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    What do you think of the AsRock Extreme 4 P67 board ?

    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...
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    What do you think of the AsRock Extreme 4 P67 board ?

    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...
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    "Houston, this is Tranquility Base. Can anyone make a stable P67 motherboard??"

    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+
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    New 212+ install-Temps?

    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.
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    New 212+ install-Temps?

    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...
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    First time Overclocking! i7-2600k + Maximus IV

    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
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    New Core i5 2500k build

    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...
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    New Core i5 2500k build

    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...
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    New Core i5 2500k build

    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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    New Core i5 2500k build

    Ok, so just so I am 100% clear, I am going to turn the heatsink so the fan of the heatsink is facing the back of the case, or facing the front?