So I got my motherboard and cpu that I somehow destroyed burned through warranty. Now I'm running my Q6600 2.4 @ 3.5GHz with Zalman CNPS9500. Really damn good cooler. Idle temp is 48-50 and load is 60. I could probably go more but the voltage and memory can't seem to handle it..
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DarkAngelYuna
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Q6600's run hotter than e8400s...aznpxdd said:
thorns said:
Coincidentally, I'm running my E8400 at 4.2GHz getting about temps around 50 load. This helps: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5664/cpu-tri-39/Thermalright_Ultra-120_eXtreme_CPU_Heatsink_-_Socket_775_AM2.html
ニコラス said:Coincidentally, I'm running my E8400 at 4.2GHz getting about temps around 50 load. This helps: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5664/cpu-tri-39/Thermalright_Ultra-120_eXtreme_CPU_Heatsink_-_Socket_775_AM2.html
Yeah, TRUE120 is about as good as you can get with air cooling. What voltage is your e8400 running at under stress?
Regardless, 48-50c is still way too high for idle, for any chip.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
No crashes, good framerates accross all games on a 3870X2.MoxManiac said:
evil solrac v3.0
Member
grade me GAF, here is what i want to get from ibuypower.com
anything i should change?
Nzxt Lexa Blackline Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply
650 Watt -- Coolermaster Extreme Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
SLI] MSI P7N SLI-FI Nvidia nForce 750i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Three PCI-E MB
4096MB [1024MB X4] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB PCI-Express X-16
500 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]
since it's from that website i don't know what RAM they use or what brand for the hard drives, any other suggestions are welcome.
anything i should change?
Nzxt Lexa Blackline Gaming Tower Case w/420W Power Supply
650 Watt -- Coolermaster Extreme Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (2x 3.0GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB)
SLI] MSI P7N SLI-FI Nvidia nForce 750i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394, Three PCI-E MB
4096MB [1024MB X4] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair
ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB PCI-Express X-16
500 GB HARD DRIVE [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache]
since it's from that website i don't know what RAM they use or what brand for the hard drives, any other suggestions are welcome.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Price?evil solrac v3.0 said:
evil solrac v3.0
Member
godhandiscen said:
1,700 on the dot. too much?? help. i basically want something that will last a couple of years and can also let me run my graphic design programs.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 $100evil solrac v3.0 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037 $195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030 $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194 $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102723 $340
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=Antec+Nine+Hundred $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073 $85
DIY for $1120
Actually if you are going to pay that much, I would go for a setup like mine and just build it yourself. I have an AMD Quad Core a OC'd X2 and 8GB of DDR2 ram. Srsly, build it yourself and you will have a PC that will last. However your current build is really good.
AZ Greg
Member
Ok guys, my Dell with an E8400 and 8800GT just came in. Just wondering if there are any settings that need to be changed to get the best performance for gaming. I understand I can't OC the CPU, but are there any settings that come toned down by default? Also, for the 8800GT, I installed a driver update and it is now at 7.15.11.6925. Is that the most up to date? Any other tips? Thanks!
Labombadog
Member
Is this True120 about as good as a TuniqTower?aznpxdd said:
Also, is there any gain of performance by forcing the graphic settings with the Nvidia Control Panel?
evil solrac v3.0
Member
godhandiscen said:
i don't trust myself enough to know how to put everything togheter,
plus i don't have the equipment to do it. i don't mind paying extra to have everything straight out of the box and squared away (although i completely agree with you that putting it togheter is much better) *sigh* oh well, are there any tutorials online to teach me how to build it myself? otherwise i'm gonna buy this.evil solrac v3.0 said:i don't trust myself enough to know how to put everything togheter,
Corsair System Build Logs.
The only equipment you need is a screwdriver, and an anti-static stap. Building a PC is pretty simple, you can't (really) put something in wrong.evil solrac v3.0 said:i don't trust myself enough to know how to put everything togheter,
If you're still not wanting to build, see if stores around you would build the machine if you brought all the parts in.
Jamesfrom818
Banned
So I downloaded the Realtek AC 97 driver for XP but every time I try installing, XP crashes. What gives?
Confusatron
Member
Here's my dilemma. I've currently got an Athlon 64 4000 and a Geforce 7900 GT. That system is about a couple years old and I'm not really ready to trash it and build a new system. What I am willing to do is replace the video card, but I'm not sure how much of a difference something like a 8800GT would make with my (slightly) old processor. What I do know is that my system is struggling to run most games at an acceptable graphics level. Thoughts?
evil solrac v3.0
Member
Ikuu said:
Ooooh... that might work....
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
What is yoiur budget? What is your processor socket?Confusatron said:
pizzaguysrevenge
Banned
I got my E8400 to 4.2 with an AC7.
It idles at 39 and loads at 60.
It idles at 39 and loads at 60.
Confusatron
Member
Socket 939, budget in the "few hundred"ish... probably anything over $500 would scare me away, unless it was a stellar deal.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
For $500 you could buy all the parts needed to build a Crysis capable rig. Its up yo you.Confusatron said:
RocketDarkness
Member
Hi, Computer-GAF! I had a quick sorta-technical question I was hoping you could answer. I'm working on building my own PC, but I'm not completely familiar with some of the more modern stuff, like SATA setups. Anyways, I was wondering...most of the power supplies only list two SATA connectors, but the motherboard I was looking at supports 6 SATA devices.
My question is, do SATA hard drives, CD drives, etc, only require SATA connectors to attach to the MoBo, or do they all also have a unique power supply required as well? I'm guessing it's the latter, but I wanted to make sure.
My question is, do SATA hard drives, CD drives, etc, only require SATA connectors to attach to the MoBo, or do they all also have a unique power supply required as well? I'm guessing it's the latter, but I wanted to make sure.
Confusatron
Member
godhandiscen said:
I guess I could go all out and build something like this (this requires recycling my case, dvd-rom, and monitor):
Intel C2D E8500 - $270
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030
Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) - $44
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134488
EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB - $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
Western Digital Caviar SE16 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb - $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131
OCZ GameXStream 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
Total Price: $939
I need to think this one over...
Confusatron
Member
aznpxdd said:
Nice, that gets the price down to about $800!
Just put a list together for a machine that probably gives you the best bang for your buck:
500GB Seagate Barracuda Drive $79.99
ASUS 8800GT 512 MB $164.99 (135 with mail-in rebates)
Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU $59.99 (30 with mail-in rebates)
2x G.Skill 2GB Memory $89.98
Intel E8400 $194.99
Gigabyte GA-EP31-DS3L $74.99
Total: $664.93 (605 with mail-in rebates).
500GB Seagate Barracuda Drive $79.99
ASUS 8800GT 512 MB $164.99 (135 with mail-in rebates)
Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU $59.99 (30 with mail-in rebates)
2x G.Skill 2GB Memory $89.98
Intel E8400 $194.99
Gigabyte GA-EP31-DS3L $74.99
Total: $664.93 (605 with mail-in rebates).
Okay, after a bit of reasoning with myself I'm pretty sure I'll be getting the Gateway P-6860FX as my new laptop. It needs to be a gaming rig, and the price is a major issue (I'm on the road, I can't even guarantee that I'll even be in the same state two weeks from now). My decision to spring for a gaming laptop over the meager laptop I'm currently using was a fairly sudden one...and I can't comfortably afford it for another three weeks...
I want to spend no more than $1.5K...pretty fucking expensive considering that I just put together a pretty nice gaming rig and an office capable laptop...but my PC is 6 states south of me (and I can't bring it with me) and my laptop reaches CPU melting temperatures at the WoW splash screen (exaggeration)...I need a fucking gaming laptop...either that or I might just buy a second PS3 or 360 and lug it around with me.
Anyway...
Price $1,249.99
Processor 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550
Memory 4GB, 667MHz DDR2
Hard drive 320GB 5,400rpm
Chipset Intel GM965
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS 512MB
Operating System Windows Vista Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WDH) 15.8x12.2x1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 17.1 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 9.3 / 10.1 pounds
I want to spend no more than $1.5K...pretty fucking expensive considering that I just put together a pretty nice gaming rig and an office capable laptop...but my PC is 6 states south of me (and I can't bring it with me) and my laptop reaches CPU melting temperatures at the WoW splash screen (exaggeration)...I need a fucking gaming laptop...either that or I might just buy a second PS3 or 360 and lug it around with me.
Anyway...
Price $1,249.99
Processor 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550
Memory 4GB, 667MHz DDR2
Hard drive 320GB 5,400rpm
Chipset Intel GM965
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS 512MB
Operating System Windows Vista Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WDH) 15.8x12.2x1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 17.1 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 9.3 / 10.1 pounds
aeolist said:
Yea, like a 430 W Antec Earthwatts for $30 after rebate...
It's not like DC power supplies are complicated technology. All that matters is that it supplies enough juice for the components you're using and has (relatively) stable power lines. But go ahead, fall for all the 700 W ultra power mega gaming supply marketing BS. Those power supplies are designed to get larger profit margins. Others, like Earthwatts, are designed to be efficient.
Okay, when I install the newest nvidia drivers, it goes through and installs fine, but at the end it has that weird windows vista message that pops up saying it 'detects that the program did not install correctly' and asks if i want to reinstall or if it installed fine.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong here.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong here.
AZ Greg
Member
winnarps said:
I was having some similar problems and I followed this:
http://www.overclock.net/2401471-post4.html
Fixed the problem.
AZ Greg said:
Gonna try that out whenever I can get a chance to restart my computer (I've got a few important things downloading atm).
Another question: I have an old HDD that has a lot of info on it I still want, but it's got Windows XP installed. Is it possible to just hook up the drive to my new rig and have it just show up when I go into My Computer (and be able to pull information from it)? The only reason I ask is that I recycled a few parts from my old computer and can't boot it up again without taking my new one apart.
Hey guys, quick questions about what's best to do here:
I'm going to be buying a new PC, is it best to get the Q9450 @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB 12MB L2 Cache 64-bit and overclock it or better to just pay more money for the QX9650? A bit about what I'm using the PC for, I'm a 3D Character Artist, so I'll be using this for 3d modeling, texture work, and high poly modeling, meaning 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush/Mudbox. Money isn't too much of a issue for me since I'm going to be putting dual 9800 GTX's in it and 4 Gb's of DDR3 memory, but the QX9650 is quite a bit more expensive and if I can overclock the Q9450 to get similar performance levels, I'd rather not spend the extra money. Thanks guys.
I'm going to be buying a new PC, is it best to get the Q9450 @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB 12MB L2 Cache 64-bit and overclock it or better to just pay more money for the QX9650? A bit about what I'm using the PC for, I'm a 3D Character Artist, so I'll be using this for 3d modeling, texture work, and high poly modeling, meaning 3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush/Mudbox. Money isn't too much of a issue for me since I'm going to be putting dual 9800 GTX's in it and 4 Gb's of DDR3 memory, but the QX9650 is quite a bit more expensive and if I can overclock the Q9450 to get similar performance levels, I'd rather not spend the extra money. Thanks guys.
PhlegmMaster
Banned
Well, you can easily OC the Q9450 to run faster than the QX9650 at stock speed, but obviously you could OC the QX9650 to go even faster. The Q9450 is limited by its max multiplier (8 or 8.5, I don't remember exactly). Even so it will certainly reach 3.2 with good air cooling, probably 3.4, maybe 3.6 with a little luck.