I'm writing this message on my new build!
ASUS X99-A II
Intel i7 6850K
32GB Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4-3200
Samsung 850 Pro SSD (500GB)
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC
ASUS ThunderboltEX-II Dual card
Right now, this is running "stock" - no OC, no PM, etc. Just installed macOS 10.12.3, and followed
@kgp 's instructions to the letter (bravo & thanks again!). The only apps I've installed are Chrome browser, Geekbench 4.x, and Intel Power Gadget. Check out my GB scores running stock on the 6850K:
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I'll be curious to know what a little OC up to about 4.3 GHz will do! With only Turbo, processor was topping out with a couple spikes up to 3.8, with several sustained moments of 3.7:
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Note the blue external HD icon labeled: SMF_Pegasus_01. That is a Promise Technology Pegasus2-R6 TB2 12T RAID array. I've already streamed a couple of QT videos, and it seems to be working like a champ!
My final test of how reliable this build: testing the result of installing Pro Tools 12 + my Pro Tools HD|Native PCIe audio interface card. Say a little prayer, light a candle, put some good energy into the universe, send me some good juju, etc!
PS: I had *no* idea of all the LED lighting on the mobo! Between that & the LED lighting built into the Vengeance LEDs, I'm gonna have to look into a new case that has a big window on the side so I can enjoy the light show!!