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Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

My buddy got a long apology letter emailed to him from Amazon - looked sincere at first, then you realize that it was just a form letter. Dear (insert customer name), we are very sorry about your experience with the (insert product name) that you ordered from Amazon, blah blah blah... But if...
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- Post #51
- May 14, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

He did tell me that he tried to close the lid, and it didn't feel right, and that the chip looked to be about .010" too big on one side - that is when he started to look at it more closely, and realized that there was a sticker. Keep in mind that he is not a hardware guy and hasn't been...
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- Post #34
- May 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

Ok - back to the original issue, to answer the questions as to how could he have not caught this? 1. He is in his 50's and eyes are not as good as they used to be 2. He was not expecting this at all 3. Probably excited to be building a new system 4. Not a hardcore hardware guy, so again, not...
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- Post #32
- May 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

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- Post #14
- May 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

Well, let's see if this works... http://imgur.com/Rab0rL1
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- Post #12
- May 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

I visited the User Control Panel, per the instructions - I can't find the 'Pictures & Albums' link. This method of adding a photo is waaaaaaay too complicated. I am out of time and patience. So if anyone wants to see the pic - just PM me and I will be happy to send it.
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- Post #10
- May 9, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

I do have a picture - but I can't figure out how to attach it!
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- Post #8
- May 8, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

Indeed, it was Amazon - not a reseller. Both came from the Whitestown, Indiana distribution facility. He dug into it a little and the returns go through Lexington, Ky. Not sure if all of the midwest goes through there, or just parts.
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- Post #5
- May 7, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Be careful ordering CPUs from Amazon

A friend ordered a 4790 a couple days ago and got a Core Duo E6558 with a 4790 sticker on it. Called Amazon and they shipped out another one and this one was another fake with the sticker on it, but it was really an E7600. Not sure exactly which warehouse they are shipping from, but they are...
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- Thread
- May 7, 2016
- Replies: 52
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Which Case should I get?

Thermaltake X9. I have one coming later this month... http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Cube_Case_/Core/C_00002576/Core_X9/design.htm
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- Post #18
- Jan 11, 2015
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Best Motherboard for a simple website server

Tell us what you are hosting - images, forums, etc.?
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- Post #3
- Jan 6, 2015
- Forum: Motherboards
Media RAID servers. Anyone here familiar with them?

I use an external USB 3.0 3TB for the first stage of backup, then everything on that drive gets backed up to another 3TB on a NAS computer that uses FreeNAS. I love it and I can easily keep both back ups synchronized and separate. The NAS system is of course accessible to all 4 of my home...
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- Post #4
- Dec 23, 2014
- Forum: Memory and Storage
8 pin and 4 pin MB cpu power connectors

My Maximus V Formula also has the 4 and 8. I only use the 8.
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- Post #11
- Dec 23, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Unable To Enable AHCI

Sounds like a problem similar to when I was switching from IDE mode to AHCI, if I am reading your post correctly. If you can get back to booting to your OS, there are a couple of setting to change in the registry, then shut down and change to AHCI in the bios - reboot and all is well. I have...
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- Post #9
- Dec 18, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
ASUS Rampage V Extreme vs. RIVE Black Edition

Does anyone have experience with both boards, and can you compare / contrast them?
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- Thread
- Nov 2, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
Swapping MoBo / Do I need to reinstall Win 7?

I did something similar and used a software package called Paragon Adaptive Restore. It allows you to ramrod the necessary drivers into the new system.
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- Post #12
- Apr 10, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
New Mobo Suggestions?

Two to consider. I have the MSI board - no problems. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131989 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130692
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- Post #6
- Feb 16, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
How much to spend on mobo?

$100 seems to be the sweet spot, and you can't go wrong with any of crashtech's suggestions.
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- Post #10
- Feb 16, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Lynnfield I7 CPU and a 1155 MB?

My wife is using an 860 on a Gigabyte P55 board, and it seemed a little sluggish. Of course, compared to my Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge, and Haswell - all of which are using SSDs, it would be. So I put a SSD in her system and it made a HUGE difference. The old standard spindle HDD was very old and...
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- Post #5
- Jan 8, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Installing a new MB, do I have to clean install Windows?

There is also a software package called Paragon Adaptive Restore that will essentially ramrod the necessary drivers into the OS to get you going. I used the 2010 version successfully a couple of years ago. http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/adaptiverestore/
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- Post #12
- Jan 7, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
Installing a new MB, do I have to clean install Windows?

What are you upgrading to?
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- Post #6
- Jan 7, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
My Bathtub Water Cooling System Project for Audio System

Sounds like some build up is acting like a check valve. Keep cycling water back through the return line. You might want to run some sterilizer in the water once in a while to keep bacteria from building up in the lines. Check for compatibility with the materials in your system first. Of...
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- Post #165
- Oct 25, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
Question about maximus v formula

I just looked at mine, and there is no "jumper" there...
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- Post #8
- Apr 30, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
[Q]Need recomendations on what motherboard to get.

If the ASUS Maximus V Gene is available to you, it is worth considering. Great board and in your price range.
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- Post #5
- Apr 27, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
Where to find a 1156 Motherboard?

ASUS still shows one - http://usa.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1156/P7P55_WS_Supercomputer/
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- Post #15
- Apr 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
USB 3.0 Header Doesn't Stay Put

In the past, I have bent an unwilling cable to the position I need, and used a hair dryer to heat it up (not too much), then let it cool. Depending on the cable size, (after it cools off) it takes a set and holds the shape.
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- Post #5
- Apr 14, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Delidded my i7-3770K, loaded temperatures drop by 20°C at 4.7GHz

Yep - I'm and engineer too (mechanical) and you have to wonder what changed. If it has worked for so many years, why the shift? Did the bean counters get involved?
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- Post #892
- Apr 3, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
Delidded my i7-3770K, loaded temperatures drop by 20°C at 4.7GHz

First time I have seen a reference as to the reason for use of thermal paste on IB... http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/5313/intel-haswell-socket-h-heatsink-requirements-and-overclocking-thoughts/index2.html "What this means is your Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge coolers should work fine with...
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- Post #890
- Apr 3, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
New to SSDs? Read this first before asking questions! (UPDATED 07/17/2011)

They should work - the new SSD will be the new "C" drive. Back up anything important on another drive if you have one. Don't wipe out your current HDD until you are sure everything works properly.
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- Post #354
- Mar 26, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
New to SSDs? Read this first before asking questions! (UPDATED 07/17/2011)

If you still have the original installation DVD for Windows (assuming you use Windows) and the installation CDs / DVDs for you other software, it is probably easiest to start with a fresh install on the SSD. You can trim out all the unnecessary stuff from your current HDD (music, pictures...
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- Post #352
- Mar 25, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
Squealing sound at load: PSU or mobo?

Sounds (no pun intended) like a capacitor slowly going out. Look closely - do you see any that have a bulge on the top? Any liquid oozing out? If you have never seen one, do a Google Image search on "capacitor failure". You should be able to see all the capacitors on the motherboard - you...
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- Post #2
- Mar 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Asus memory leaks, please mention this in your next review

I see where the file is located on my hard drive, but even with AI Suite running, I don't see atkexConSvc running in Task Manager. EDIT: figured it out - in task manager you have to have the "Show processes from all users" box in the lower left checked. Ok, now it shows up as 1,572K. I will...
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- Post #30
- Mar 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Asus memory leaks, please mention this in your next review

I checked again - noting in services or processes. How did you get that window to open on post #16?
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- Post #18
- Mar 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Asus memory leaks, please mention this in your next review

I don't see that one running on my system...
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- Post #15
- Mar 19, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Asus memory leaks, please mention this in your next review

I used AI Suite on my Z68 ROG board, and I am using it now on my Z77 Formula board, and no problems on either. I love the Fan Xpert II for my fan control. I just checked and I don't see any memory leaks and I leave mine on (sleep mode at night) for days at a time without a reboot. I have read...
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- Post #13
- Mar 19, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
The latest casualty of lead free solder: Titan super computer

I take all the dead computers and components from friends / relatives / coworkers and take them to the local Tox-Drop. Where do they go from there? Supposed to be recycled or disposed of 'properly'...
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- Post #24
- Mar 17, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
There's a lot of hate here...

I don't think people have changed so much. Social networking has exponentially sped things up. We have the same problems we have always had. Now everyone knows about it (and can comment on it) the moment it happens. I remember not long ago seeing a newspaper article from 1974 talking about...
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- Post #59
- Mar 17, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
asus maximus v formula OR asrock z77 oc formula

Hard to keep up, but it is not a big jump to Haswell, and it has USB 3.0 issues. The Ivy will be relevant for several years.
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- Post #28
- Mar 14, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Hi! Drivers help please :)

Post some pics of the build process!
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- Post #18
- Mar 14, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
Hi! Drivers help please :)

Yes - that one. I don't recall the exact problem, but I remember on the ROG forum that some people were leaving it off and the problems went away. And that was around the time I got my board, so I left it off. But I did drill a hole in the motherboard tray so that I could put the screw in if...
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- Post #15
- Mar 11, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards

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