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Should we call that half-assed perfection?

Why not just get the Code instead? http://edgeup.asus.com/2017/01/03/z270-motherboard-guide/4/

This thread is charting KBYL overclocks on both Z170 and Z270 boards; http://www.overclock.net/t/1621347/kaby-lake-overclocking-guide-with-statistics Most appear to be based on binned CPUs from Silicon Lottery, which makes sense especially if one already has a well performing SKYL/Z170 combo.

Follow the link below and take your foul mouth with you; http://www.overclock.net/t/1619957/asus-z270-motherboards-north-america-q-a-thread

Where are the externally accessible CMOS reset and BIOS Flashback switches?

One would think BIOS Flashback works around that type of check. Page 2-49 of the manual states that the file should be renamed to P9X79D.ROM not P9X79D.CAP. Also, make sure you're using a FAT16/32 formatted USB stick.

Link to UEFI corrected BIOS sent in PC. Check your Inbox.

While EZ Flash won't work, try it to see the error message it gives. Does EZ Flash say that it isn't a UEFI BIOS or does it say it isn't a proper BIOS?

Brazing aluminum is pretty common. I brazed two pieces of aluminum together over the weekend using propane torch and brazing rod.

Seems like a claim to me; "The current support list includes no fewer than 87 ASUS motherboards, with more to be added in the near future. So, if you already own or are thinking of purchasing one of our 100-series motherboards, you can rest assured it will work with the next-gen CPUs."

Sixth to seventh generation updates; Skylake ---> Kaby Lake I7 6700K ---> I7 7700K (flagships) Leaked Kaby Lake Core i7 7700K benchmarks on par with six-core Broadwell-E chip Intel Kaby Lake Tested, Slight Performance Boost Confirmed Kaby Lake uCode was released in the UEFI BIOS update, but...

I know of a device, around the size of the PWM Mate, that will allow you to reduce the specified idle RPM (and noise) of high speed PWM fans without affecting the maximum RPM.

The lower the temperature the better, but the jury is still out as to what exactly is triggering throttling. I've seen throttling on a 512GB at 46C, so there's probably some other factor involved.

Look in task manager startup or task scheduler library to see if there's anything related that can be disabled. Regarding water blocks for SSDs....Did you imply that you're using one on a 950 Pro?

"Enthusiast parts have always been scaled down server parts" Most servers don't even need a GUI. You're confusing typical workstation and server hardware requirements.

"Enthusiast parts have always been scaled down server parts" Sure! Every enterprise server needs a $1000 GTX Titan X, how else would the IT Admins play their favorite games? "For that matter, mainstream desktop parts are primarily mobile parts that didn't make the cut for mobile" Yep! Those...

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I'm finding the MS NVME driver is giving me better performance than the latest SS driver on a recently acquired 256GB 950 Pro: MS driver; SS driver; One can see triple digit differences between "Seq" results. Also, boot times using the MS driver are lower. Not using the SS Magician...

"As usual I tried to go for more than DDR4 2666MHz, but the results were unstable at best. While I could perform most tasks up to DDR4 2800MHz, any Prime95, AIDA64 or Handbrake encoding test results ended up with the system locking up or randomly restarting." A better 6700K is needed IMO.

Am I the only one who didn't see this flying much higher than a lead zeppelin?:)

Just get a new tube of MX-4 or Noctua NT-H1 and apply using the "rice grain" TIM application method. I've used Liquid Ultra in two delids, and it works great, but would never use it between IHS and cooler for the reasons stated in this article (reapplication is a royal PITA if needed)...

FWIW, just about all the above Asus Q-Fan BIOS control limitations have been addressed in later/latest boards except the ability to link fans with off-board sensors like the GPU.

"I'm looking for a way to better control my fans as BIOS is quite limited." If this is from personal experience then state the BIOS limitations you've noticed. "Usually MBO suites like the ones from Asus and Gigabyte cause DPC latency spikes and related problems." Other than ease of use...

New kids on the block; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200108&cm_re=fan_rosewill-_-35-200-108-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200105&cm_re=fan_rosewill-_-35-200-108-_-Product

Often happens when trying to flash with BIOS file on local drive (works sometimes but unsupported by Asus). Use USB flash drive (FAT formatted) instead if that's the case.

Post that issue here; http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1871276

Prime95 28.7? That I'd love to see a video of and not just take your word for it.

Why? It may take hours. Intel has already reproduced the error and created a fix.

IIRC, some Asus software (Sonic something or another comes to mind) uses entries in the Task Scheduler library for startup with Windows.

https://communities.intel.com/thread/96157?start=0&tstart=0 orlich Jan 6, 2016 2:33 PM (in response to Henk_NL) Hello All, Intel has identified an issue that potentially affects the 6th Gen Intel® Core™ family of products. This issue only occurs under certain complex workload...

Not even going there, if the original design uses hole to trace clearances based on the premise that either a stock cooler or washers will be used, then auto-routing capabilities, or lack thereof, and criticality of layout all become irrelevant (straw man incinerated). All it takes is a cursory...

So predictable. Relying on the straw man.:cool:

My gut feeling is that they're all still designing with stock coolers in mind with washers being the workaround otherwise...Easier and cheaper. I fail to believe that state-of-the-art auto-routers aren't able to address impedance, space and critical placement requirements. Makes no sense.

Yeah, I've seen them and often wondered why areas adjacent to these holes aren't designated as "keep out" areas on top and bottom layers during the PCB design phase. This would prevent traces being auto-routed there. Could go a long way in preventing issues like this.

"Can you post any credible testing based on the actual cooling ability of coolers?" http://tinyurl.com/p92hde9 Top air is nowhere to be found in the extreme results at the bottom of the page. No more time to waste on delusional luddites.

"Truth is the only AIOs that are equal to top air coolers are Swiftech and EKWB Predator .. and neither of them are CLC." http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/ek_predator_240_aio_liquid_cooling_review,10.html "I also have a 6700K under the new Cryorig C7 in my HTPC."...

No, but you can ask Raja here; http://www.overclock.net/t/1568154/asus-north-america-asus-z170-motherboards-q-a-thread

This may be cheaper than the Deluxe when available; http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-VIII-HERO-ALPHA/ Doesn't have the baggage second NIC port but has easily accessible rear CMOS reset and BIOS flashback switches instead. Check the rear I/O for the Deluxe, sadly lacking IMO.

Straw man fallacy. With all else being equal, I'd take a copper radiator over an aluminum one any day. But that's a digression, what do you think about the expansion capability of this cooler?

I was thinking the same thing since the tube fittings and connections (along with refill capability) seem to suggest possible expandability. So this begged the question "Why wasn't it advertised as such?". Digging around for more details got me the following specs; Detailed Description...