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by DarthShader
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Should I go for a Gigabyte motherboard
Replies: 4
Views: 4804

Re: Should I go for a Gigabyte motherboard

I was looking at the ASRock Supercarrier at some point (5Gbit ethernet is nice). What's their fan control like, compared to Asus? How reputable are they as a brand?
by DarthShader
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Should I go for a Gigabyte motherboard
Replies: 4
Views: 4804

Should I go for a Gigabyte motherboard

Hi all, I'm picking a new motherboard for my new 7700k build. Currently deciding between the Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 and the Asus Maximus IX Hero. How does Gigabyte's fan control software compare to Asus's? I want fairly precise control plus the ability to turn off the fans at low loads. Anything...
by DarthShader
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Cooler for 7700k in an FT05
Replies: 2
Views: 3296

Cooler for 7700k in an FT05

Hey guys, I'm building a mid-high end workstation (CAD, rendering, gaming). Ideally I'd like it to be as silent as possible (perhaps even semi-passive at idle). For coolers, it seems like the typical recommendations are the Mugen, Macho, Ninja 4, and various Noctuas. Although the old Silver Arrow wa...