Posts by Mathius

I do remember reading somewhere about the processor being able to handle lots of heat..... I think what had me worried a little is that previously i had AMD and well temps on that never should go above 65c........ Lesson Learnt I...

I'm just thinking, If i hadnt downclocked the turbo and just left it at 3.8ghz obviously my temps could be 60+ Considering 57c is an IBT temp, I'll be good for my uses (average user with gaming) If I keep thinking this chip is too hot...

I didnt try the stock Intel Heatsink... I bought the Processor Only......having previous knowledge that IB runs hot, I felt that what was the point in buying something to keep it in the box.......result was 212 Evo straight on that bad...

Quote:Originally Posted by DaveLT Actually it looks right to me. C'mon haven't you heard about the IVBs being hot as hell? I knew they were hot.......but really ........... this is just insane for heat... I really want to get the...

First Specs. Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo Gigabyte Z77X-D3H 8GB ddr RAM 1600mhz i5-3570K I'm thinking this is a Thermal Paste Issue, being that maybe its not spead enough...(I did the grain of rice in the middle, and installed the...

Here's the options..... Asrock z77 Extreme4 (bought and dispatched, but thinking on RMA ing it!) MSI Z77A-GD55 Gigabyte Z77X-D3H I intend to hit around 4.2/3 ghz ballpark.....I prefer it if it had 6+ USB ports and at least 6 SATA...

*** Maybe better suited in the Intel MOBO section, so I'll make a post there too **** I'm about to receive a Asrock z77 extreme4 but I've heard that the RAM slots are 'weird' Slot 1 + 3 accept 1600mhz but 2 + 4 dont..... can anyone...

Hi, my new rig, i5-3570k and extreme4 should be here in a week, and looking for a decent safe overclock which then i can tweak.... I know every processor is different and i should find my limits slowly.....but surety there is a 4ghz...

Yea, I went with the XFX ProSeries Core edition 550w over the Corsair Builder series 600w, I've heard a few comments that the builder series isn't that great.....considering it'll only be powering an AMD setup with a 7750 or an Intel...

Thanks, I got the XFX 550w