PP Mguire
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Were looking forward to seeing your benchmark scores in the OC sub forum
Were looking forward to seeing your benchmark scores in the OC sub forum
I've read similar BIOS issues with my Asus board as well, I think this has more to do with it being a completely new CPU architecture than board quality. I haven't had any issues with my P8P67 Deluxe but I have read issues that some people needed their new BIOS update, (amazing they already have an update lol).
As for your previous computer problems, have you been using an anti-static wrist band when working on the computers? Replacing a video card shouldn't cause any problems but if you have static built up in your body and touch the wrong part of the motherboard or video card, then yea, you could easily fry some components. I'd recommend in getting a good anti-static wrist strap and follow good procedures by touching the computer case frequently to discharge any static electricity built up in your body. Also don't work on the computers over carpet, I've done this in the past myself and dodged some bullets in doing so, but it's good advice to avoid that situation
I'd go ahead and wait for the new mobo and try again. Be patient when you build the system, don't rush anything. Good troubleshooting requires a lot of patience. I've had loads of issues pop up when building my Sandy Bridge PC as well, it just comes with the territory of building your own system. Unfortunately for me I think I shorted out a capacitor in my monitor while moving it around and this was given to me from a friend so I have no choice but to buy a new one, I wish I could just RMA it!
Damm, up until looking at that picture I thought those things were pretty much safe to use. I was thinking of getting one myself, but...hmm...I don't know maybe I'll still risk it, supposedly Corsair will replace anything damaged in case it does leak...hopefully it didn't damage anything else in your system!
As for the wrist strap idea that's just been on my mind because my bedroom has so much static I'm paranoid about frying my system just from touching the power button. I have one of those carpet protectors for rolling chairs and I know that's the main cause....if this wasn't my place I'd say to he|| with the carpet I want to keep my PC safe lol Just last week I fried my thumbdrive just by setting the thing on my bed with the protecting cap left off....so yea I'm like a mouse in a test cube constantly being zapped by electricity so that stuff scares me now when working on computers lol
How did you notice your H70 was leaking? Did it leak a lot before you noticed it? Make any sounds? I'm still thinking of getting one myself, but that pic makes me a bit nervous!