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8:03 PM – Windows installed a SECOND time because I forgot to set BIOS to AHCI. Thanks PC Doc!
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8:30 PM – Need black SATA cables and some lighting from Fry’s before I mount it. I will have to wait till morning. Time to watch Stargate Universe and reflect on the days work. Ready for a real beverage.
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8:49 PM – Ran a WEI to see how it performed. My score of 7.3 is sweet!
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Sunday Morning
11:03 AM – Back from Fry’s with cables. These cables suck by the way. The ends are too fat, bind on stacked SATA ports and are $8 each!
Wife remembered to bring $50 in Corsair rebate cards. Thank you my love.
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11:30 AM – PC running on test stand with matched black SATA cables. Last tests before mounting. PC Doc reminded me to set memory in BIOS to XMP mode. Thank you again!
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11:31 AM – Final component check and rear panel installation. Notice GTX 460 is back in? I only had ONE PCI-e power connector on it on Saturday. I thought it would be able to get by with one connector. It requires TWO to work. Since the PSU only had two, I was hoping I could save one for later. Nope.
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11:42 PM – After PC Doc gave me the XMP guidance I reran the WEI. Although the 7.3 did not change, my memory went from 7.4 to 7.8. Excellent performance considering 7.9 is the highest!
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NOTE: ONLY USE XMP MODE IF YOUR MEMORY SUPPORTS IT!
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Exclellent pictures and step by step discussion. Very nice build.
2 questions –
Can you now do any maintenance through the glass panel or would you have to unmount the case?
Als0 –
Why did you install 2 ethernet cables? I Have an X58 board also but how or why would I use 2 internet connections.
Thanks.
I can get to the case when I remove the plastic grommet and glass. It just acts like a see-through lid.
Dual ports can allow for load balancing or teaming on your internal network.
Here is a quick link for some Intel dual gigabit information:
http://developer.intel.com/design/network/product…