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Crimson AL
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/09 13:22:13 (permalink)
Amazon and Newegg have it for $239.99 now...I got Amazon to refund me $60, since I paid $299.99 a few weeks ago ...not sure how Newegg works.
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/..._s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/09 16:27:15 (permalink)
Crimson AL
does the Creative Sound Core3D support dolby digital and dts?  I don't see the option in the software and it looks like the one that came with the actual sound card I have except it's missing that tab and i'd rather not have to hook up the sound card.





It's real hard to come by built-in sound that supports Dolby Digital Live.  They decided to increase their licensing fees to absurd amounts.  So much that manufactures couldn't compete with other boards than didn't support Dolby Digital Live because of the fees increasing manufacturing costs anywhere from $80-$100 more.
 
I wouldn't take this as fact, but it's what I have discovered researching why i can't seem to find one and why Realtek stopped supporting it.
post edited by talkischeap - 2015/04/09 16:38:36

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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/09 17:41:09 (permalink)
Yeah, I don't blame EVGA for not making it an option. The board's sound it quite good and I really don't want to take up a slot with a physical card so i'll probably just stick with it rather than put the sound card in, even though the sound with the card is a little bit better.


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/09 17:44:45 (permalink)
Love this board! I was a little salty when it cam EATX but I invested more into my case than anything so I just pushed the button. Never looked back. 

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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/09 17:48:16 (permalink)
Only thing I want and miss is software for fan control, seeing temps, etc., rather than only being able to use the bios.


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/14 18:53:31 (permalink)
Couldn't find this in the terribly thin manual but for the extra pci 6 pin power connector on the bottom left of the board, does it help to plug in power to it?  I believe in the bios you have to use the 24 pin or the 6 pin, does it help to use the 6 pin over the 24 pin?  
 
I have two 980 Kingpin's in SLI.


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 06:49:53 (permalink)
You have to use the 24 pin connector. The extra 6 pin connector is for using multiple video cards in SLI. Gives a little extra power for the cards.




 
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 14:45:04 (permalink)
is that plug for 3 or more cards in sli?
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 15:27:01 (permalink)
Not necessarily, I think I would use it for two high end cards that use two or more eight pin connectors. It would give them that extra kick!
 




 
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 16:53:37 (permalink)
For say the 980 kingpin that has 2 x 8 pin and one 6 pin connector does everyone of those have to have it's own plug into the psu or can i use 8 pin to 8 pin for one and for the other 8 pin and the 6 pin can i use one 8 pin from the psu on a cable that has an 8 pin and 6 pin at the end of it?  I guess I'm asking can I use the 8 pin (to the psu) to 8 pin + 6 pin (other end of this cable) connector...can i use both the plugs at the end of that cable or just one?  Hope that makes sense...it's kinda wordy.  lol


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 17:12:06 (permalink)
that's way more card than my pocket can support
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/15 19:40:08 (permalink)
Yes you can use dual 8 pin and one 6 pin. That's the same thing as using the dual 8 pin adapters that come with the card.




 
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/16 07:02:21 (permalink)
Thanks Cpt, it's a case where I had it hooked up using that cable but got to thinking about it and wanted to check to make sure an 8 pin pushes out the power needed when having an 8 and 6 pin on the other end.  Thanks for all the help!
 
And my 1300 watt EVGA psu only has 6 gpu sockets and if I didn't use that splitting cable the two 980 Kingpins would use all 6 of them and I want to plug power into the extra 6 pin on the board.


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/16 21:09:47 (permalink)
Your welcome. I am looking a 980 Kingpin. Let me know how they run.




 
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/17 22:41:05 (permalink)
I plugged my psu into the extra 6 pin on the motherboard just because it has it and I can 

Mother Board: EVGA Z97 FTW
CPU: i7 4790k 4.8ghz - EVGA CLC 280mm Closed loop
GPU: EVGA 1080 Ti Founders Edition Hybrid
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PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/17 22:58:28 (permalink)
Awesome!




 
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/21 11:32:12 (permalink)
The system requirements of the software seem to suggest that the dts connect pack does not support onboard audio. A Sound Blaster X-Fi audio device seems to be required... that being said, it would be interesting to give it a shot! There is a spdif connector on the back of the mobo, so maybe?
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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/21 12:38:32 (permalink)
I tried....it was a no go.  Cost me $5 but now I know.  :)


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Re: new Z97 Classified 2015/04/21 13:32:01 (permalink)
Now we all know, see that you saved me five bucks. Thanks
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