the_Scarlet_one
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So, I am going to be putting a Z87 Classified in Big Brother, and need to get the EKWB Dual Parallel 2 slot , that way I can mate the Classies together and keep the 750Ti for PhysX and be completely overboard, Unless the 750 will fit on the bottom rail. I really like that EVGA made the bottom 6 pin, fan headers and such right angle so that I can use it to its fullest. Currently the Z87 Pro isnt capable of supporting anything USB 2.0 or Fans across the bottom of the board due to the 750 TI.
:-) That is all.
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Vlada011
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 03:01:53
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Show us picture of motherboard and rig, are you satisfied with EK Clean CSQ waterblock, I plan to buy same as you for about month and same kind of D5 X-Top Acetal with pump together. I read little about D5 brand, that's some nice Italian pump factory made all kind of water pumps for different purpose and D5 for EKWB. But Clean X-Top without circles is possible only together with pump.
I hear EK CPU block is on of the best maybe even 1st or 2nd.
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 03:58:04
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I am waiting on my D5 X-Tops to arrive right now, and as soon as they arrive, I am installing the water pumps and new reservoir.
I like the EK Clean CSQ Waterblock. I thought it wasn't working at first, but come to find out, it was an issue with the TIM inside the IHS. I pulled the IHS, cleaned the CHIP up, and went bare die to waterblock, and it is running awesome at a smooth 60c maximum. I am hoping with the new motherboard, I will be able to go further with this chip and run smoother. I have considered this Motherboard for the last 7 months, and was getting ready to get the Maximus VI Extreme, when I realized that the put the extra 6 pin directly above the PCI-e slots.. I wouldn't even have a clue how to run a cable there without it lying across something on the motherboard. Not to mention, Amazon has the Classified Mobo for an amazing $329 right meow. :-)
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 05:26:56
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What type and brand of reservoir you choose, I probably Botspower Taank Z multi 150 because he have top as inlet and fill port not only one and 3 place on bottom. One for adapter and connection with D5 X-TOP one will be clean for LED diode and one more...
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 05:47:39
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I have a Koolance Res right now (Never again, not a fan of their products at all) and I am switching over to an EK Res X3 with 5 ports on the top and 5 on the bottom, so plenty of options.
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 09:49:12
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I like Koolance but somehow I choose EK. Because I like similar block for CPU and GPU and similar D5 Top. I will look again EK X3, I don't like sign EK inside the res and Bitspower have tube inside. What you think about rads I will order EK Coolstream PE 240 but XSPC AX240 is nice to but little expensive and I look to save where can but in same time to choose and nice parts...   Both are made for high speed fans about 1500-1800RPM... and I don't like thick rads. And fittings   
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 10:07:12
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Alphacool for rads. Great performance!
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/15 14:15:19
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I like XSPC and EK Radiators. They both work well in my build right now.
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/16 03:47:01
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I just realized that there are pretty much (or is no) 4 pin fan headers. I have 6 140mm Noctua PWMs... I guess it is time to order new fans with 3 pin headers? Just curious if anyone can verify. **EDIT** I just found a high quality picture, and it seems that the CPU_fan and CPU_opt are 4 pin, and the other headers are all 3 pin. Maybe next time they can support 4 pin across the board... lol, pun intended. :-D **EDIT TO THE EDIT** Just reading up on 4 pin fans on 3 pin headers, looks like they will run fine, and just stay at 100% I run them at full speed anyway, so I am not worried about that at all. :-) All good on my side of the world now. I am happy.
post edited by Scarlet-Tech - 2014/04/16 05:50:05
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Re: Z87 Classified Joining the Family
2014/04/19 05:18:44
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Seriously Silly Question Ahead:
I know the Z87 Classified has the Dual 8 Pin CPU connectors.. I have Dual Power Supplies... Would I be able to run the Second 8 pin Safely from the second PSU, like I am doing with the graphics cards? I am asking, as I have been CLOSELY looking at the 8 pin CPU connector, and contemplating modifying a PCIe Cable to work for the CPU. If I can just use the second PSU, then that would save me about an hour of tearing apart 2 cables and making them one, lol.
Also, I plan to overclock until the Chip say "Eff Off Homie" or the temps do so.. I appreciate any insight I can pull from anyone.
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