ASRock Forums : "HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry

ASRock Forums : "HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 08:17:02 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2015 11:18:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=169 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : I loved Halo...Halo 1 and 3, anyway....]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=572&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#572 Author: Jon
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:18am

I loved Halo...Halo 1 and 3, anyway. I'm sure the computer could do it if they release the game for PC.

Octocore is definitely better but the 5960X costs about three times as much as the 5820K so that was a non-starter for me.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 11:18:54 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=572&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#572 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : Cool I runXP butmaybe I can...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=571&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#571 Author: xxx420BlazeItxxx
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:15am

Cool I run XP but maybe I can do that when I build a new system...so excited

I want to play Halo on my computer and the xbox at the same time!! Maybe with a hexcore it is possible

Is hexcore or octocore thebest

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 11:15:35 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=571&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#571 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : xxx420BlazeItxxx wrote: Hey...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=568&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#568 Author: Jon
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:07am

xxx420BlazeItxxx wrote:

Hey why did you call this a hexbox. This is a computer right? Can you run xbox stuff with it and can you teach me? I want to use the z97m which is a micro board.

No, sadly no Xbox stuff here. Maybe when Windows 10 comes out -- I'm looking forward to that, currently on Win7 64-bit. It's the HexBox because I have/like the Xboxes...and also because it's a HEXacore CPU! Haha! My last computer was a dual-core so the jump up to hexacore is a pretty big deal for me. It's got more threads than simple guy like me knows what to do with. I don't know much about that motherboard but all of the ASRock mobos I have looked at seem to have good features so you can get Win10 on there and get the upcoming Windows-Xbox integration that Microsoft has been working on.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 11:07:46 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=568&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#568 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : Hey why did you call this a...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=566&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#566 Author: xxx420BlazeItxxx
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:04am

Hey why did you call this a hexbox. This is a computer right? Can you run xbox stuff with it and can you teach me? I want to use the z97m which is a micro board.]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 11:04:44 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=566&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#566 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : Jon wrote:I was looking for...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=559&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#559 Author: Illegalseagull
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:53am

Jon wrote:

I was looking for an ITX motherboard for 1366 last time I built a computer but the closest thing I could find was a proprietary Shuttle setup at a really high price. I'm really glad ASRock came through this time around with a genuine power motherboard for tiny computers. I'm not sure 2011 really has a practical advantage for my everyday use but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

I remember the Shuttles!!

*facepalm*

I think the board you have here looks like a MUCH better option. The Nehalem processors were freaking spaceheaters...

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:53:03 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=559&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#559 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : I was looking for an ITX motherboard...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=557&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#557 Author: Jon
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:47am

I was looking for an ITX motherboard for 1366 last time I built a computer but the closest thing I could find was a proprietary Shuttle setup at a really high price. I'm really glad ASRock came through this time around with a genuine power motherboard for tiny computers. I'm not sure 2011 really has a practical advantage for my everyday use but I'd rather be safe than sorry.]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:47:42 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=557&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#557 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : zzWizards_Realmzz wrote:Hey...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=556&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#556 Author: Illegalseagull
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:44am

zzWizards_Realmzz wrote:

Hey there LOL

I just meant the 5820K isn't too much more expensive than the 4790K...but it definitely has some real grunt, if you will. I think the price difference is less than $100.

Yeah, not trying to flame you, I just get tired of hearing people say that 2011 is no real advantage over 1150...it is...or it wouldn't exist Confused

But you bring up a good point, the 2011 is definitely designed for a performance priority build...

I don't know of any way to get more processing power into ITX which is why I've been following this board with interest lately...just seems like a cool idea really

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:44:09 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=556&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#556 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : zzWizards_Realmzz wrote:Hey...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=553&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#553 Author: Jon
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:32am

zzWizards_Realmzz wrote:

Hey there LOL

I just meant the 5820K isn't too much more expensive than the 4790K...but it definitely has some real grunt, if you will. I think the price difference is less than $100.

Yes -- I don't really know the normal retail prices but I got it at Microcenter for $300 and the i7-4790K is $280. The only downside is having to pay higher Illinois sales tax and the tolls in that area...

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:32:36 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=553&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#553 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : xxx420BlazeItxxx wrote: Way...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=551&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#551 Author: Jon
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:31am

xxx420BlazeItxxx wrote:

Way small man! Been looking at the Z97M OC Formula for my next build, but I'm totally focusing on the micro. And DDR3. I'm not maked of money LOL!

I like alot though. NE regrets with the small size? Lol I bet ur hands get cramped in that case!

It is a little cramped but basically you just have to take the power supply and the top bracket out in order to reach the motherboard. It's a few extra screws but not too hard.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:31:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=551&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#551 <![CDATA["HexBox" ITX i7 Campaign Entry : Hey there LOLI just meant the...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=549&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#549 Author: zzWizards_Realmzz
Subject: 169
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:28am

Hey there LOL

I just meant the 5820K isn't too much more expensive than the 4790K...but it definitely has some real grunt, if you will. I think the price difference is less than $100.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 10:28:44 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=169&PID=549&title=hexbox-itx-i7-campaign-entry#549