Thanks! Newer memory DIMMs have special profiles for timings (they're called XMP in some cases or just JEDEC profiles). It basically means you don't have to set all the timings like you used to (even when overclocked )

With that said, there are plenty of options to tweak in the BIOS. Some are self explanatory, others need expert knowledge. It also varies with BIOS revisions. If you want to squeeze a little more performance out of the memory, you might be able to lower the timings individually. Programs like memtest86+ and OCCT can help you make sure that the computer is stable with those settings. Beyond that, CPUs are pretty easy to overclock, however, the i7's run pretty hot - especially with the stock heatsink (you can check your CPU's core temperatures with a program like Realtemp). Unfortunately, most smaller mATX cases don't have the space to allow for taller heatsinks.

Uh oh, I think I let my inner hardware junkie out Haha. I wrote the guide a long time ago, both to help ease people's decisions about building a computer, and to help people make sure that everything's working well when they do get everything assembled. If you can do an oil change, or rotate tires, you can probably build a computer. You just have to know where to look for help if you get stuck When I do my next build (probably i7, too ), I'll be putting the guide on the main page (ah, the benefits of being a review editor ).

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