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Hardware inquiries about Aorus z390 Xtreme Waterforce overclocking

Hardware inquiries about Aorus z390 Xtreme Waterforce overclocking

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justmikegames
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04-12-2018, 09:52 AM
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Hello, I'm analyzing these points about<|pad|>'s board. 1. Removing the 9900kf will it affect the block connection? 2. How does using a 2x8 16GB versus a 4x8GB improve over-clocking? I had a mix-up earlier, but now I understand the 4GB version works better. Thanks!
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justmikegames
04-12-2018, 09:52 AM #1

Hello, I'm analyzing these points about<|pad|>'s board. 1. Removing the 9900kf will it affect the block connection? 2. How does using a 2x8 16GB versus a 4x8GB improve over-clocking? I had a mix-up earlier, but now I understand the 4GB version works better. Thanks!

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DatDrop
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04-13-2018, 02:09 AM
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The mono-block design limits direct die cooling. For serious overclocking, two stick configurations are better as they consume less power, allowing more performance per DIMM. I think for extreme overclocking, avoid water-force boards since the mono-block setup is better suited for long-term overclocks and aesthetics. The Aurora Xtreme shares the same motherboard but lacks the mono-block, making it my preferred option if I'm aiming for XOC.
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DatDrop
04-13-2018, 02:09 AM #2

The mono-block design limits direct die cooling. For serious overclocking, two stick configurations are better as they consume less power, allowing more performance per DIMM. I think for extreme overclocking, avoid water-force boards since the mono-block setup is better suited for long-term overclocks and aesthetics. The Aurora Xtreme shares the same motherboard but lacks the mono-block, making it my preferred option if I'm aiming for XOC.

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_Cai4lin
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04-13-2018, 05:40 AM
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Thanks a lot, that really makes a big difference. I’ve got this setup on a stable 5.2 for bench testing and it’s been great, but I’m using it on my gaming PC too. Overall, I wish I’d chosen the EVGA Z390 Dark instead.
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_Cai4lin
04-13-2018, 05:40 AM #3

Thanks a lot, that really makes a big difference. I’ve got this setup on a stable 5.2 for bench testing and it’s been great, but I’m using it on my gaming PC too. Overall, I wish I’d chosen the EVGA Z390 Dark instead.

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Mr_IenaWhite97
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04-18-2018, 06:56 PM
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Integrated water-block solutions are unnecessary costs. You don’t need to chill the VRM or chipset with water; it’ll work fine with some case airflow, especially if the board is already high quality. For better results, consider ASRock Taichi or EVGA FTW paired with a direct-die CPU waterblock.
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Mr_IenaWhite97
04-18-2018, 06:56 PM #4

Integrated water-block solutions are unnecessary costs. You don’t need to chill the VRM or chipset with water; it’ll work fine with some case airflow, especially if the board is already high quality. For better results, consider ASRock Taichi or EVGA FTW paired with a direct-die CPU waterblock.

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