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Advanced \ CPU Configuration
Z170 PRO4
i5 6600
2x8GB Corsair DDR3000
SSD 950 Pro (OS) 850 Evo (data)
GTX 960 4GB
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Ok CSTATES is currently disabled now.   We'll see how it goes.
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Originally posted by DownyTif DownyTif wrote:

Basically to connect only the needed stuff:

- CPU + cooler
- Graphic card
- Power + Reset button
- 1 RAM
- 1 HDD or SSD (with OS)
- Keyboard + Mouse

To eliminate short-circuit probability, he told me to install the mobo outside of the case (on the mobo box for example).

Before doing that, you should open a support ticket with ASROCK and let them tell you those steps though. 

Any freezes for you yet since you took those parts out of the case?
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So just an update.  I haven't froze since the CSTATES change in the BIOS but last week I didn't freeze for an entire week.  I mean I "could" potentially just leave this as is, and if I freeze once a week I "could" be ok with that?  I guess?  But I already called Micro Center here in Cambridge, MA and I'm going to bring back everything on Saturday and replace it with not only new parts, but new brand names also.

I'm going to get a better motherboard (probably going with ASUS this time), ram, video card, and psu.  It's going to cost me an additional $326 ..(already did the math) but I think it's worth it.  

I want a STABLE rig.  That's not too much to ask for is it?  After all this headache that I've (and others) have been through.  I mean, ASRock support has been ok i guess?  Not bad, but not amazing either.   It's tough to get in contact with them via emails because they don't answer but once every 3-4 days which is very frustrating.

Just wanted to update you guys as you've been more help than support has, and for that I thank you.


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Understandable. Here's wishing you the sincerest tidings with whatever you're getting next.
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Originally posted by joejccva71 joejccva71 wrote:

Originally posted by DownyTif DownyTif wrote:

Basically to connect only the needed stuff:

- CPU + cooler
- Graphic card
- Power + Reset button
- 1 RAM
- 1 HDD or SSD (with OS)
- Keyboard + Mouse

To eliminate short-circuit probability, he told me to install the mobo outside of the case (on the mobo box for example).

Before doing that, you should open a support ticket with ASROCK and let them tell you those steps though. 

Any freezes for you yet since you took those parts out of the case?

Yes, it froze today with only the basic. I'm really starting to think that the problem is Skylake, not the board. Too many people using different boards have this over the internet. All related to Skylake, with all the same symptoms.

Anyway, I'm speaking with Eric (support guy) everyday, so I'll see my options. I can RMA the board or wait to see what Intel has to say about it.
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Originally posted by DownyTif DownyTif wrote:

Originally posted by joejccva71 joejccva71 wrote:

Originally posted by DownyTif DownyTif wrote:

Basically to connect only the needed stuff:

- CPU + cooler
- Graphic card
- Power + Reset button
- 1 RAM
- 1 HDD or SSD (with OS)
- Keyboard + Mouse

To eliminate short-circuit probability, he told me to install the mobo outside of the case (on the mobo box for example).

Before doing that, you should open a support ticket with ASROCK and let them tell you those steps though. 

Any freezes for you yet since you took those parts out of the case?

Yes, it froze today with only the basic. I'm really starting to think that the problem is Skylake, not the board. Too many people using different boards have this over the internet. All related to Skylake, with all the same symptoms.

Anyway, I'm speaking with Eric (support guy) everyday, so I'll see my options. I can RMA the board or wait to see what Intel has to say about it.

Eric just gave me the usual, "RMA the board or return it where you got it".  

But not everyone is having issues with the Skylake processors and there are ALOT of people that have them.  I think it's more or less finding the right board that has the BIOS update that FIXES the Skylake problem from Intel.

It's one of the reasons why I'm going ASUS, tried and true.
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New BIOS available
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Yup, ASRock have been rolling out BIOS updates all day Thumbs Up 
Not all products are covered yet but they have been working fast so it won't be long Smile
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For the record, since I unsloted my RAM and put it back, no freeze. After a while, I also updated the BIOS to the new version.

I haven't experienced a freeze in a long time now. My guess: my RAM must have been barely slotted correctly because my MB is smaller than the posts in the case. When I reinstalled my RAM, my MB was on a table, so I was able to really push it in while holding the back of the MB.

So far so good !
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