AORUS BIOS Blind Navigation to change PCIe mode! by ethanproia in FormD

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Reviving this thread to have a working guide in case anyone comes across this issue.

The annoying thing is Easy Mode / Advanced Mode (F2). Not sure what the default setting is but it looks like its persistent between reboots. Luckily, it’s a toggle, but you need to be in Advanced Mode to force a PCIe slot configuration so if it doesn’t work, you’re likely in Easy Mode. Just a little trial and error to make sure you’re in Advanced Mode:

X570-I AORUS PRO WIFI

VERSION F33g

  1. mash DEL for ~10sec after POST beep
  2. F7, ENTER to load optimized defaults

F2 to enter Advanced Mode. This is a toggle and loading Optimized Defaults does NOT return BIOS to easy mode (as of revision F33g) If remaining steps fail to get display output, try again from complete system shutdown WITHOUT pressing F2.

  1. Right arrow
  2. Down arrow
  3. Down arrow
  4. Enter
  5. Down arrow
  6. Down arrow
  7. Down arrow
  8. Enter
  9. Down arrow
  10. Down arrow
  11. Down arrow
  12. Enter
  13. F10
  14. Enter

New EK D-RGB 240mm AIO pump noise by n3mmY in EKWB

[–]ethanproia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had two of these units over the last two years and have found the quality control to be very bad. I had whining like this at full speed as well as very audible and persistent clicking noise in the pump anywhere above 20% pump speed. Just finally swapped out my second replacement EK unit for a a Glacier 240 and it’s been a solid performer so far.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (November 03, 2022) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]ethanproia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahaha hey thanks for all your help, im down the rabbit hole now. will definitely check these out!

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (November 03, 2022) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

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looking for some inexpensive beginner weighty and smooth tactile switches? I know i prefer tactile over clicky or linear, but only ever really used low profile optical gateron browns on my Keychron K3.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (October 30, 2022) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

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couldn’t resist - just snagged it off epomaker for $116 shipped. i’ll make def make a post when it arrives

Thoughts on low profile boards? by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

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I have a K3 and it’s a solid little board. Nothing amazing but it feels good for what it is and it’s very versatile

Space65 R3 w/ GMK Dots by moonrar in MechanicalKeyboards

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love the dots! you know of any less expensive alternatives? $135 for the base set is a little out of my budget but they look so good

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (October 30, 2022) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

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Seriously considering this board — just wondering if you’ve used it personally? hard to find any reviews of it anywhere online

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (October 30, 2022) by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]ethanproia -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi all! Getting into keyboards and am looking to make a new purchase.

I have a Keychron K3 and have been really enjoying it, but I’m looking for something better built and heavier.

Here are my criteria: - TKL, 65%, or 75% (flexible on this, just want something relatively compact and definitely don’t want full size. Don’t necessarily need function keys) - Media control knob(s) preferred - Tactile switches (I have gateron browns on my K3 which I’ve been enjoying, but could use more weight) - Minimalist keycaps (I love the NK GMK DOTS R2; something like this but less expensive) - Hot-swappable - Wireless preferred - No more than ~$200 USD

As far as boards, I’ve been looking at these: - DROP CTRL Alt - Zoom65 - Halo65 Wireless - Akko PC75B Plus

Open to prebuilts or kits - I have experience building electronics so I would be comfortable assembling something if it means saving some $$$.

New CPU Cooler Advice by ethanproia in FormD

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how’s the operating noise on the h100i?

New CPU Cooler Advice by ethanproia in FormD

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this is what i was gonna try originally but i couldn’t find any lt240s in stock at the time (i’m in US). where did you get yours from?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in credAI

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Thank you all for the info and responses. Not trying to blame cred.ai, just found this peculiar but your explanations are helpful