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Thanks for the feedback, that was helpful to know about the qualified vendor list. I'm still wondering if the 1866 ram will have the same timings as the 1600, if it is under clocked to 1600? Is that difficult to do? If both ram kits cost the same, is one going to be preferable if I'm going to...

Hi, I've done research but have some last ram questions for an Asus Z97 Hero with a 4770k. My top two choices are the Crucial ballistic tactical 2x8gb at 1600, and 2x8 at 1866. A third option was the g skill trident 1600, but that goes up in volts over 1600 to 1.6 and is tall. 1) The Asus...

Hi, Is it a bad idea to build a new computer with a chipset that has just been released as far as reliability, stability, compatibility, or any other issues? Or doesn't it matter much? And if it matters, what would be an approximate timeline to wait - is it weeks or months? I'm ready to...

I'm concerned about using ai suite in the first place because of the problems that have been reported in other threads in this forum, and it also seems like unnecessary bloatware. Is it fairly unobtrusive if you only use fanxpert? Can ai suite be installed at any time? Could I install it 6...

But isn't that the Z87 Pro that you have that is quiet in silent mode? What I am trying to find out is if the Hero has at least the same minimum fan speeds allowable in the bios as the Z87 Pro? My understanding was that the Hero has a higher minimum fan speed with the q control because it is a...

Thanks for the feedback. It still seems unclear if ai suite is not installed, whether the Z87 Pro can run at lower fan speeds using the bios q fan control compared to the Hero. If it is the same, would go with the Hero. As a plan B with either board, it sounds like the limits can be...

I've done research, but had more questions before final purchase. 1) Do the Asus Pro, Hero, and Sabertooth work fine without ai suite 3 installed? My guess is yes, but want to be sure. Any error messages or problems without ai suite? 2) If the Hero can run without ai suite 3, my...

Hello, The Hero seems like the perfect board for my next build, but there is a snag. Apparently it only has an HDMI port, rather than a HDMI and Display, that the Formula has for example. Being able to run the monitor directly from the motherboard is a good option I would like to have...

I'm concerned about this before buying the case. Does the insulation or case have a strong odor that doesn't go away. I'm smell sensitive and just want to make sure this is not a problem before buying. Thanks.

Hi I''m about the buy the 550D but had some questions that I couldn't find in the posts in this good thread. 1) Does the noise insulation have a strong smell? Or is the case fine after a few days of being aired out, and smell is a non-issue? The Fractal R2 had enough customer complaints about...