I always thought my boot time for my computer was "fast," it least going by HDD standards. I know I'm going to have my mine blown when my SSD comes Wednesday.Quoting myself from last page:
I always thought my boot time for my computer was "fast," it least going by HDD standards. I know I'm going to have my mine blown when my SSD comes Wednesday.Quoting myself from last page:
Idles at 40c? That seems kind of high. Are you using the stock cooler? I have the Enermax T40 and my 3570k idles at 28-29c. I haven't OC'd yet.. waiting for someone to start seling 670s or the DirectCU II Top.So i just built my brand new computer yesterday.
3570k
ASrock z77 Pro 4 Mobo
8gigs of ram
Slow 2TB 5900rpm HDD
I have never OC in my life, can someone help me start?
I have the software suite running, and all the options are there, i just dont know how to set it.
Im shooting for 4.0 OC.
My CPU runs at 40celcius , and can reach 50C under heavy load, but it rarely goes that high.
Idles at 40c? That seems kind of high. Are you using the stock cooler? I have the Enermax T40 and my 3570k idles at 28-29c. I haven't OC'd yet.. waiting for someone to start seling 670s or the DirectCU II Top.
Unless you're doing some kind of heavy video encoding or editing or other things of that nature, going past 8 GB just seems like overkill, in my opinion.Also is there a difference going from 8gigs of ram to 16gigs?
I'd consider that idling. I'm using chrome and watching an HD mkv. 28c. All my fans are at 800 rpm or lower, cpu fan at 1000.not idle, light uses such as web surfing and music. Also im on lowest fan speed.
I'd consider that idling. I'm using chrome and watching an HD mkv. 28c. All my fans are at 800 rpm or lower, cpu fan at 1000.
I can try 1600 tonight when I get home. One thing I find perplexing is that the voltage appeared to hover at 1.485 or so even when I tried to increase it in the BIOS to 1.5 At least that is what the BIOS was telling me.
So my plan was to try memtest on each chip (I have 4) and see if any of them past the OC. If one passes, I will assume it is the RAM and if all fail I will assume it is the motherboard? Last night when I was trying this, Memtest literally failed within minutes.
Nope. 3570K.but you are using sandy bridge correct?
Nope. 3570K.
Wow wtf.
My PC restarted again just now while playing World in Conflict.
The GPU is not overclocked, it doesn't go into extreme temperatures while playing (71 celsius), and the PSU is all properly connected...
I hear the card every now and again making a strange noise, similar to the noise that comes out if you put your finger in between the blades of one of those small handheld fans that cool you off.
I don't get it
Enermax T40. It's supposed to be a bit better than the 212 evo+. I have an Antec P280 and replaced the included fans with some Scythe Slipstream PWMs. The enermax cost $25.What CPU cooler are you using?
Im jjust using a cheapy 13dollar HSF.
Still though I think 37-40C is normal.
Is it a new build? Could be defective RAM. I'd start with tests on the RAM to check for errors.
What card did you have before?
Hmmm this could be a few things. Is this the only game that is causing the PC to reboot?
What PSU do you have?
Is the onboard GPU disabled through bios?
Did you do a fresh install of windows?
If not, then Did you at least use a program like driver sweeper to uninstall the ATI/AMD drivers?
Disable the onboard gpu through bios and reinstall windows. It's a hassle but it's something I will always do when I make a hardware switch. Especially going from AMD to Nvidia.
Reinstall Windows?
Shit, does that mean I have to reinstall all the Nvidia drivers?
Uninstall CCC - restart
Install new nVidia Drivers -restart -shutdown
Unplug GPU power, unplug GPU, reattach GPU and power
Do a driver sweeper in safe mode to double check and clear out old AMD/CCC stuff
If you were on Amazon Chat, keep annoying the Indians and persisting. I would have kept annoying until they gave me $40 in promotional credit (and then some). Well, if you were, since you're ordering the replacement now.Amazon is so strange. Ordered an SSD a few days back, checked today and saw the price was $40 less. Tried to get them to just adjust the price like they do with video games but they wouldn't. Item is within the 30 day return period though... so back it goes, already ordered the "replacement" :|
SSD: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crucial-M4-...fepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267So with the help of some of the guides in the OP and that one pc part picker site, I have made a rough draft list of the parts I might be getting. I was a bit horrified at the price of $1267.62
Is there anything here that kinda sticks out as wrong or iffy?
CPU Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor $199.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.90
Motherboard ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $121.99
Memory G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory $38.99
Hard Drive Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $109.99
SSD Samsung 830 Series 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $109.99
Video Card Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card $234.99
Case Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case $52.99
Power Supply Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $104.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $17.99
Monitor Acer S200HLAbd 20.0" Monitor $99.99
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) $99.99
Keyboard Lite-On SK-1688U/B Wired Standard Keyboard $21.99
For the future part names are a lot easier. I know prices and clicking links is no fun. If I'm on mobile I won't bother because it takes too much time.Hi,
I was trying to follow the Enthusiast Build in the OP and just wanted to make sure that I picked out the right parts or if anything can be swapped out for something cheaper. I'm planning on using the computer for primarily gaming and programming.
CPU: $309.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Motherboard: $199.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
RAM: $89.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RFBIUU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Graphics: $379.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131457
Storage: $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245
Power Supply: $174.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PJ6QW4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Case: $89.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
Optical Drive: $17.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Heatsink: $34.95 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Sound Card: $23.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020
SSD: $169.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163
Total Cost: $1606.84 after rebate
Thanks for the help.
I would have gotten someone else, should have been a simple price change.Amazon is so strange. Ordered an SSD a few days back, checked today and saw the price was $40 less. Tried to get them to just adjust the price like they do with video games but they wouldn't. Item is within the 30 day return period though... so back it goes, already ordered the "replacement" :|
For the future part names are a lot easier. I know prices and clicking links is no fun. If I'm on mobile I won't bother because it takes too much time.
SSD: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crucial-M4-...fepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267
Build looks fine, but I'd get a GTX 670 on May 10th. Also the AX850 is very overkill, sub any PSU from Excellent build.
SSD: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crucial-M4-...fepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267
Mobo to either Z77 in the Excellent build.
Looks good to me, I'd try to fit in a 22"/23" LCD, the price bump is very little.
For the future part names are a lot easier. I know prices and clicking links is no fun. If I'm on mobile I won't bother because it takes too much time.
SSD: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crucial-M4-...fepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267
Build looks fine, but I'd get a GTX 670 on May 10th.
I need guinea pigs.Thank you for your responses. Also why do you suggest using one of the Z77s? Just curious.
That's why you fill out the sheet to know what you are getting!Hazaro et al - Thanks a million for this thread! I just finished building my first ever PC. I restricted myself to mainly going by the third tier - I didn't want to overspend when I didn't really know what I was doing nor what I would end up mainly using this computer for.
Do you actually need all the Deluxe offers?OK so I decided that it is my mobo that is bad. I am returning my P8z77-V Deluxe to Amazon. Unfortunately they have none left in stock so I am going to order from Amazon. I guess I will go with the same mobo. But I am nervous about that.
Since I will be removing my H100 from the CPU to transfer to the new board, do I need to clean and put thermal paste on it? Previously it had some pre-applied. I need to know if I need to order some
If you were on Amazon Chat, keep annoying the Indians and persisting. I would have kept annoying until they gave me $40 in promotional credit (and then some). Well, if you were, since you're ordering the replacement now.
I did that last year and that's how I accumulated like $250 in Amazon credit, all over getting Madden 12 a few days late. That's neither here nor there, and they ban every account I make now. >_>
Do you actually need all the Deluxe offers?
Yes you will need to clean it with some alcohol and reapply new paste.
Hi,
I was trying to follow the Enthusiast Build in the OP and just wanted to make sure that I picked out the right parts or if anything can be swapped out for something cheaper. I'm planning on using the computer for primarily gaming and programming.
CPU: $309.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Motherboard: $199.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
RAM: $89.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RFBIUU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Graphics: $379.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131457
Storage: $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245
Power Supply: $174.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PJ6QW4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Case: $89.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
Optical Drive: $17.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Heatsink: $34.95 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Sound Card: $23.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020
SSD: $169.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163
Total Cost: $1606.84 after rebate
Thanks for the help.
Oh ok. I tried uninstalling it, but the option isn't there in the control panel.
I may go ahead and buy Diablo in that case. I won't be playing any other games on this computer anyway.Should run just fine. Here's a vid of some guy playing Starcraft 2 with the same APU.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8RUTrlpEHg