My ADATA XPG Z1 2x16GB DDR4 3000MHz memory kit was originally purchased for a project to convert a PC into a small mini-ITX gaming machine. This didn’t work out (see previous posts) and the ADATA heat spreaders on the XPG Z1 were removed so it would fit under the low profile heatsink used in that…
PC Gaming
Water Cooling Project Update 2
Continuing from last time I contacted Aquatuning for assistance on the 90 degree conntector defects. As part of my email I uploaded the picture showing the issue and stated it was with all 6 connectors, can you please check your stock as I would like some without the defect. The customer service rep acknowledged the…
Water Cooling Project Update
All my parts arrived so some progress has been made however things are not quite ready and the Alphacool 90 degree fittings I used are not 90 degrees. This has caused the hard tubing to be slightly off and placed stress on some areas. Current Progress Checking the temperatures This was performed with the Thermaltake…
Delidding my Intel i7-6700K processor
CPU temperatures are always a concern when overclocking and with the current generation Intel processors the heat spreader over the CPU Die has a layer of thermal paste to help improve heat transfer. Over time this will deteriorate and due to the type of thermal paste used temperatures for the 6th generation Intel procoessors could…