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    Need help with RAM timing (G.Skill Trident Z5 2x48GB on ASUS Crosshair X670E Hero)

    I have to install this pair of high-density RAMs to this motherboard. But the RAM has no AMD EXPO. Does anyone succeed in manually entering the memory timing in the BIOS? - RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Series (Intel XMP) 96GB (2 x 48GB) 288-Pin DDR5 6400 CL32-39-39-102 1.35V...
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    Need help with RAM timing (G.Skill Trident Z5 2x48GB on ASUS Crosshair X670E Hero)

    I have to install this pair of high-density RAMs to this motherboard. But the RAM has no AMD EXPO. Does anyone succeed in manually entering the memory timing in the BIOS? - RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB Series (Intel XMP) 96GB (2 x 48GB) 288-Pin DDR5 6400 CL32-39-39-102 1.35V...
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    Thunderbolt 4 eGPU enclosure

    Is there any Thunderbolt 4 eGPU enclosure?
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    upgrading SSD on alienware m17 r4

    I am interested in Alienware m17 R4 laptop. I heard that the M.2 SSD is user-upgradable. Does anyone know whether Samsung 980 Pro SSD is compatible with the laptop? Chiu
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    best air cooler for Ryzen 9 5950x

    Can someone suggest an air cooler/heatsink for Ryzen 9 5950x CPU? Thanks. Chiu
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    32GB RDIMM ECC RAMs for ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE

    I am looking for some 32GB RDIMM ECC RAMs for ASUS Pro WS X570-ACE motherboard to max out the RAM storage. But the official ASUS memory QVL of ECC memories do not include any 32GB memory modules. The best I can find on the list is Kingston 16GB ECC RAM (RDIMM). Could you please suggest a...
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    ECC RAM suggestion for Ryzen 9 5950x

    I plan to build a new computer based on Ryzen 5950x and use it as a server. I heard that all Ryzen CPUs support ECC DDR4 RAMs if the motherboard supports ECC. Can you recommend good ECC DDR4 RAM modules for Ryzen 5950x? I plan to install a total of 128GB RAM (i.e., 4 x 32GB ECC DDR4 modules)...
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    Ryzen 9 5950x + 128GB ECC RAM

    I heard that all Ryzen CPUs support ECC RAMs. I plan to build a new PC with Ryzen 9 5950x and 128GB ECC RAMs. Can you suggest the hardware components for this build?
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    Cooling pad for MacBook Pro i9

    Can anyone recommend a cooling pad for MacBook Pro i9 so that I can improve its CPU performance? TC
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    SLI HB bridges

    There are many different brands of SLI HB bridges for sale. Are they all the same (apart from the number of slots)? Can I use a Gigabyte SLI HB bridge on ASUS graphic cards? Thanks.
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    fastest Xeon CPU for one-threaded programs

    Which Xeon CPUs is the fastest for one-threaded programs? I don't need a multicore CPU as my program cannot be paralleled. Thanks.
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    Any review of LG 32UD99-W

    Is there any in-depth review of LG 32UD99-W? I am waiting to see a thorough review before I pull the trigger.
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    Gigabyte AORUS 1080 Ti XTREME or Asus 1080 Ti Strix OC

    Which one will you choose? In my country, Gigabyte is more readily available. But I hate the fact that the back of Gigabyte card has little air holes as there is one more HDMI port.
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    Xeon == longer lifespan

    Some people claim that Xeon processors are more durable than the i7 counterparts. I seriously doubt it. Some also claim that Xeon processors are more reliable. I also doubt it. Can someone have experience to support/against these claims?
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    Home-made linux cluster with 10G ethernet

    Hi, I am building my own linux cluster but I got a very limited budget. One node in the cluster will serve as the master node that contains a NFS server. All other nodes will mount a NFS directory on this master node. Clearly, the master node will be the bottleneck of the network as all file...
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    Tensor Processing Unit

    Where can I buy a TPU by Google? https://www.wired.com/2017/04/building-ai-chip-saved-google-building-dozen-new-data-centers/?mbid=social_fb TC
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    Cases for CEB form factor

    Hi, Can someone suggest a case for ASUS X99-E-10G WS? This motherboard has a form factor of CEB. Actually, Can a CEB motherboard fit into a case for ATX? Thanks TC
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    CEB form factor compatibility

    Hi, I plan to buy a dozen of ASUS X99-E-10G WS motherboards to build my own HPC platform. The motherboard has a form factor of CEB. But it is hard to find a case explicitly compatible with CEB. Can someone tell me whether a CEB motherboard can fit into a case for ATX? Or can someone suggest a...
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    Buy LG 32UD99-W or ASUS PA32U?

    Should I buy LG 32UD99-W this week, or wait for ASUS ProArt PA32U this summer?
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    Running out of Intel i7-5820k?

    It seems there is a shortage of the CPUs. Has Intel stopped producing it?
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    Phanteks PH-TC12DX 120mm PWM CPU Cooler

    Can someone recommend Phanteks PH-TC12DX 120mm PWM CPU Cooler? Is it a good cooler with good reviews? I am planning to fit it in 5820k.
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    Best cheap air cooler for 5820k

    Can you suggest a cheap air cooler (<$50) for Intel 5820k? I will be quite happy if I can still oc it to 4Ghz. Thanks.
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    Cheap air cooler for 5820k oc

    Do you think Cooler Master Hyper 212x is good enough for overclocking 5820k? It is cheap in my country.
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    Cheap AMD video card

    Can someone suggest a cheap AMD video card just to hook up with a 1440p monitor with HDMI?
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    cheapest video card I can buy

    I am building a linux cluster of 20 computers with i7 5820k CPUs. But I just find out these Haswell-E CPUs have no graphics outputs, forcing me to buy some graphic cards just to hook up with the monitors. Can you suggest the cheapest graphic cards I can buy? Either AMD or Nvidia cards are okay.
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    CPU cooler LGA 2011 and 2011-3 compatibility

    I go for a cheap Haswell-E build (i7 5820k) and saw some CPU air coolers that are compatible with LGA 2011 socket (e.g., Cooler Master Hyper T4). Are these CPU air coolers compatible with LGA 2011-3 socket too? Thanks.
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    FSP Hyper Series

    FSP group released a new series of PSUs called Hyper series. I am interested to buy a FSP Hyper 600. It is cheap but it seems that they are not using Japanese capacitors. Is it a good PSU?
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    MSI x99a raider motherboard

    I am looking for a cheap x99 motherboard, and I found "MSI x99a raider motherboard", which is one of the motherboards that costs less than $200. However, I cannot find any review about this motherboard. Can any one recommend this motherboard? How does it compare with "MSI x99a SLI plus"?
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    MSI x99a raider motherboard

    I am looking for a cheap x99 motherboard, and I found "MSI x99a raider motherboard", which is one of the motherboards that costs less than $200. However, I cannot find any review about this motherboard. Can any one recommend this motherboard? How does it compare with "MSI x99a SLI plus"?
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    new forum for Arduino

    I propose to create a new board to discuss Arduino and other micro-controller technology.
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    ASUS GTX 680 video card for sale

    I ordered a new ASUS GTX 680 video card last week before it ran out of stock. The video card has arrived on Tuesday, and I am willing to sell it to any one who needs it more than I do for a small premium. I tested it for a while and it works great. I found zero problems so far. Its...
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    ASUS GTX 680 video card for sale

    I ordered a new ASUS GTX 680 video card last week before it ran out of stock. The video card has arrived on Tuesday, and I am willing to sell it to any one who needs it more than I do for a small premium. I opened it and tested it for a while and it works well. Even though it is...
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    ASUS GTX 680 for sale

    I ordered a new ASUS GTX 680 video card last week before it ran out of stock. The video card has arrived yesterday, and I am willing to sell it to any one who needs it more than I do for a small premium. It works well and its overclock potential is amazing. Ask for $550 o.b.o. If you are living...
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    Should we skip Galaxy Nexus?

    After long delay, it looks like Galaxy Nexus will be released soon. But other ICS phones will roll out one after another in coming months. Should we skip this phone and wait for a phone with a better spec? Reasons for skipping Galaxy Nexus are: - 5 MP camera - no SD card slot - poor color...
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    Rezound vs. RAZR vs. Skyrocket

    Amazon is doing a $0.01 sale in this thanksgiving holiday. I think a lot of people are struggling to decide one of the following three phones: - HTC Rezound - Motorola Droid RAZR - Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket I chose HTC Rezound mainly for its *true* 720p, ultra-sharp LCD screen with...
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    HTC Rezound (or HTC vigor)

    I am quite disappointed with the shitty spec of Samsung Galaxy Nexus: the "fake" 720p HD display (PenTile subpixel matrix scheme), low resolution camera (5MP), no memory card slot, slow CPU (not 1.5Mhz), and the curved display (oh yeah, I don't like it). I would have got a Samsung Galaxy S2 two...
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    Most graphically demanding games

    Which games are the most graphically demanding/challenging games? What are the best frame rates the best graphic cards in today's market can achieve (at 1920x1200 resolution, everything max out)?
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    Galaxy GTX580

    I am tempted to buy a Galaxy GTX580, which is on sale on newegg.com. Can any owner of this card give me some comments about this card? Thanks.
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