2x16 Micron A-die DDR5 on MSI Z690 Unify X
CPU: i9 12900K
Cooling: Zalman CNPS 9900 Max
mobo: MSI Z690 Unify X
RAM: Crucial 2x16GB single rank Micron 16Gb A-die
RAM / IMC voltages
VCCSA: 1.0V // upto 1.45V is safe
VCCIN...
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Aorus Memory ES 2x16 DDR5-6300 28-37-37-28-1T (5H16M) Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
CPU: i5 12600KF
Cooling: Zalman CNPS 9900 Max
mobo: Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
RAM: DDR5 Gigabyte Aorus Memory ES 2x16GB Single rank SK Hynix 16Gb M-die
RAM / IMC voltages
VCCSA: ...
Enriched MSI Z690 Unify X PCB Breakdown notes
8 layer PCB. Having more PCB layers CAN help reduce the impedance of power planes. Which can lead to lower VRM+PCB operating temperatures and better voltage regulation.
Extra PCB layers can also...
Easy SK Hynix DDR5 timings
The idea for these timings is very simple. Just slap them right on top of the XMP of your SK Hynix 16Gb M-die based dimms in a single rank configuration. They will also work for dual rank they just...
2022-07-08 23:54:50 +0000 UTC View PostDDR5 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance ES 6200C36 (5H16M) overclocked on MSI Z690 Torpedo EK X
CPU: i9 12900K
Cooling: fan on RAM, Asetek 240mm AIO with push pull fans
mobo: MSI Z690 Torpedo EK X
RAM: DDR5 Gigabyte Aorus Memory ES 2x16GB Single rank SK Hynix 16Gb M-die
R...
2022-07-07 20:36:30 +0000 UTC View PostSingle rank SK Hynix DDR5 at CL24 on the Z690 Aorus Master
CPU: i5 12600KF
Cooling: fan on RAM, Zalman CNPS 9900 MAX on CPU
mobo: Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
RAM: DDR5 Gigabyte Aorus Memory ES 2x16GB Single rank SK Hynix 16Gb M-die
RAM / IMC...
Enriched Asrock Z690 PG Velocita PCB Breakdown notes
8 layer PCB. Having more PCB layers CAN help reduce the impedance of power planes. Which can lead to lower VRM+PCB operating temperatures and better voltage regulation.
Extra PCB layers can also...
Enriched RX 6950 XT OC Formula PCB Breakdown notes
The Asrock RX 6950XT OC Formula has the most powerful PCB of any RX 6950XT. I say powerful because IDK if it has the best voltage regulation (that requires o-scope measurements) and it has no board...
2022-07-07 00:17:55 +0000 UTC View PostEnriched RTX 3090 Ti SuprimX PCB breakdown notes
This is my favorite of the normie 3090Ti PCBs. I consider it a normie 3090Ti since it only has 1 16pin connector unlike the HOF and KPE which have 2. Also the 16pin can handle less power than 3x 8p...
2022-07-06 16:14:25 +0000 UTC View Post2021 July Annotated RAM "shopping list"
Just download the txt file. If you have any questions I'd prefer if you'd take them to the AHOC discord since I watch that more than the Patreon.
2021-07-28 10:55:09 +0000 UTC View PostNew discord link
Apparently the old link is broken so here's a new one:
test run video: some thoughts on cost effective design
Obviously this is a very speculative video since I don't know how much Asrock spends on what components however I still wanted to point what I find to be some very odd design decisions on a motherboar...
2018-07-25 22:43:35 +0000 UTC View PostAHOC discord server
AHOC discord server link for Patreons. &n...
2018-07-16 18:48:17 +0000 UTC View PostConsidering making an AHOC discord
So I've had a few people ask me if there is an official AHOC discord and so far there isn't but I'm toying with the idea of making one. I'm entirely sure what I will use it for but I tend to dump info...
2018-06-28 17:26:52 +0000 UTC View PostMy first impressions of the MSI X470 Gaming Plus
I hate keeping information to myself but as of right now I don't know how best to present it for the YT channel so you all get some early access to what I think after messing with the MSI X470 Gaming ...
2018-05-04 20:30:19 +0000 UTC View PostSome info
Has buildzoid died?
Not yet give it a few decades
Has buildzoid done anything?
yes. the HD 7870 power board got some upgrades, the zombie R9 290X died completely and he broke 2 different wind...
Just a quick update on some new toys that are coming in.
I've gone out and bought an i7 7700K and a Gigabyte Z270N-Wifi. I had to buy the 7700K because my usual source for CPUs that got me the 6950X and 5960X doesn't have any 7700Ks. The mobo is of course s...
2017-03-08 10:36:03 +0000 UTC View PostWhat hardware to get? & other stuff
Ok so since you guys are the ones funding this stuff directly I figured I'd ask for some of your input on what to get next.
Currently I'm still waiting on getting an i7 7700K because of some hold up...
2017-01-30 07:06:46 +0000 UTC View PostNovember update
University is starting to get pretty intense work wise so if the content seems a little sparse it's not my fault but the Uni's.
Other than that LN2 is going to be turning up on the 28th. Which...
2016-11-16 00:13:42 +0000 UTC View PostOctober update
Towards the end of September I made a small trip to the CZ to pick up some of the stuff I left behind when I left to go to Uni. With these things I plan to get out a fan review article up on the...
2016-10-04 18:56:04 +0000 UTC View PostSeptember update
So lets just run down what's currently going on hardware:
5960X: wont go over 4.2Ghz regardless of mobo or voltage used. As far as I care this chip is pretty much dead.
RX 480: looks lik...
2016-09-14 13:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostFirst update
Hey guys Buildzoid here and this is the first Patreon update to give you an idea of what these are. In the future only the Patrons will get to see these.
So basically these updates exist ...
2016-08-25 19:58:36 +0000 UTC View Post