2017 Hardware Thread [2]

I did that, but then it doesn't run at startup.

My cores at idle are in the low 20`s and didn't go above 65 while stressing, OC'd to 4.5 on all cores (I think) still figuring this thing out

Hit 81c running Intel Burn Test on Maximum

960 EVO at a steady 32c, the M.2 heat sink and fan are a great improvement on this board.

AddRAM said:

Could someone please explain to me how I can have the Corsair link software run at startup, but not have the dam window open every time ??

Its a bug in this latest release, they are talking about it on their forum this morning, so we should see another update very soon. :)

kipper said:

I have never ever considered a case from EVGA........now, looking this DG-7 series over I think I will have to put EVGA on my list of considerations.......I really like the idea of the ability to mount the GPU vertically and RAD support looks great for this chassis....

Yes it does @kipper. I just wish they had gone a bit easier on the branding. Maybe they should give them away as advertising. But, they do look really nice. I like your case too.

Started downloading any software and user manual PDFs for all the hardware I ordered, and put them in a folder.
As I have all my library folders, except Desktop, on a separate SSD as the system drive, I'll have access to it, and won't lose nothing.
The only software I did & will not download or install is that Corsair Link(I'll only have a Corsair PSU so do not need that buggy mess anyhow),

Odd thing, at the software download page for the Hero, there is only the current BIOS, but none of the other software for it

I'll probably need to use my laptop, to use the included CD, then copy paste the files to my PC using Homegroup. No big deal, as I have had to do that before. Why can't they just send in a cheap USB 2.0 thumb drive at least?

I even just created a Maximus X Hero icon for the folder

@Cliff S, did you look here? ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Driver & Tools| Motherboards | ASUS USA

But I only see: