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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Vortex IX first look

    Cache will be more sensitive than the cores. If you haven't already, try -0.1v on the cache and -0.17v on the cores.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Vortex IX first look

    Don't use it on battery FAENIL so I'll leave that to someone else. After spending hours with the MSI curve editor, I think I've found the optimum curve for the 2070RTX. Memory is set to +300MHz. This elimates all power limit throttling in games but still gets the odd minor flicker of it during...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Vortex IX first look

    OK, no problem Spydertracks. Tried some tweaks to the memory that might help others with the same machine: Default 2667MHz (133x10)x2 = 38GB's memory bandwidth Better (overclock) 2993MHz (133x11)x2 42GB's memory bandwidth Best (overclock) 3000MHZ (15x10)x2 43GB's memory bandwidth All done...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Vortex IX first look

    There are newer EC's and BIOS's available. EC_1.07.10TRC1 and Bios BIOS_1.07.12RTR2 are the latest. I've flashed them successfully on my Vortex IX. check this thread: **removed as links to other builders BIOS" I do get an XMG logo during boot now instead of the Stylenote one though.
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Review - Recoil III GTX, ordering process, SSDs

    Great review Wildcard. Very informative :). What temps and wattage are you pulling at -250mv/-120mv cores/cache? Maybe others with the same CPU can try those settings...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Defiance Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 driver/software issues

    Hi there, I recently took delivery of a brilliant Defiance 15.6" gaming nutter laptop. It's great and I have no issues with the hardware what-so-ever. I couldn't be happier with what was delivered but I'm having issues with the sound drivers / software (not for the first time with Creative...
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