[SUCCESS] Asus X99 Deluxe - Intel i7 5960x @ 4.2GHz - 64GB RAM - GTX 970

[thenightflyer]

So I checked out a USB 3.1 thread. Looks like some PCI cards worked in 10.10.5, but not El Cap. I didn't see anything regarding built in support. So that leads me to believe that if and when El Cap support comes it will be for cards as well.

Meaning the board I buy doesn't have to have 3.1.

I was looking at the X99M-WS, but it's M2 is supposedly slow / throttled.

Is there anything out there comparable to the Deluxe, but cheaper? Or should I bite the bullet and buy it? Need to order ASAP.

I see prices on amazon.it and it seems that x99-A and x99-Pro version are cheaper than the Deluxe. X99M-ws it's a new one...i wouldn't buy it!

 

[Herb]

Read a review on Newegg that said the $249 Asus X99A "fried" his processor. Said to Google it. It's a known issue. That's terrifying.

Damn.

 

[thenightflyer]

Read a review on Newegg that said the $249 Asus X99A "fried" his processor. Said to Google it. It's a known issue. That's terrifying.

Damn.

Then buy the Pro version

 

[hvtsrv]

I use definition MAC PRO 5,1 because i have not patchet AppleGraphicsControl.kext
It will help if I use a MAC PRO 6.1 definition??

I could not manage that part of the manual:

Step 1: Go to…
System/Library/Extensions
Step 2: Delete AppleGraphicsControl.kext
Step 3: In KextWizard click on Installation tab
- Browse for patched AppleGraphicsControl.kext and select it
- Destination = System/Library/Extensions
- Target disk = Yosemite
Step 4: Hit install
Step 5: Change Bios to MacPro 6,1
Step 6: In KextWizard under maintenance tab repair your permissions and rebuild cache.


Where can I download the patch AppleGraphicsControl.kext?

 

[thenightflyer]

I use definition MAC PRO 5,1 because i have not patchet AppleGraphicsControl.kext
It will help if I use a MAC PRO 6.1 definition??

I could not manage that part of the manual:

Step 1: Go to…
System/Library/Extensions
Step 2: Delete AppleGraphicsControl.kext
Step 3: In KextWizard click on Installation tab
- Browse for patched AppleGraphicsControl.kext and select it
- Destination = System/Library/Extensions
- Target disk = Yosemite
Step 4: Hit install
Step 5: Change Bios to MacPro 6,1
Step 6: In KextWizard under maintenance tab repair your permissions and rebuild cache.


Where can I download the patch AppleGraphicsControl.kext?

To patch the AppleGraphicsControl.kext you need AGDPFix utility...this utility will patch the kext!

 

[Herb]

I just ordered my new gear. Hopefully it will all arrive tomorrow.

5930K
MSI X99 SLI - thenightflyer, I saved $180 over the Asus.
32GB (2 X 16GB) Ripjaws 2400
H100i GTX cooler

I have a GTX 970
A new 1250 Seasonic PSU
CM690 case (1st Gen), hence not getting the 110i GTX cooler.

I was really debating going Skylake. Had the 6700K been in stock, I think I might have done it

 

[thenightflyer]

I just ordered my new gear. Hopefully it will all arrive tomorrow.

5930K
MSI X99 SLI - thenightflyer, I saved $180 over the Asus.
32GB (2 X 16GB) Ripjaws 2400
H100i GTX cooler

I have a GTX 970
A new 1250 Seasonic PSU
CM690 case (1st Gen), hence not getting the 110i GTX cooler.

I was really debating going Skylake. Had the 6700K been in stock, I think I might have done it

Every choice depends on personal budget...i think you will setupa a good build, not so powerful but enought for your purposes.

 

[hvtsrv]

X99 has four-channel memmory controller so you need 4x8GB DDR4

 

[Herb]

Damn. Thanks for letting me know. I would have been chasing my tail.

Specifically 8GB? Not just 4 of the same capacity? I'd rather 4 X 16GB. The board's specs says it takes up to 128GB, so I'm hoping the 16GBs will work when I have all four.

Fingers crossed that Newegg can overnight another pair. Might be too late.

 

[lukeDuke87]

HI!!
In your opinion this chipset will support the new OS El Captain or I'll be limited to use Mavericks forever?

Thanks you!!!