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Official "I need a new PC!!" 2009 Edition
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Since we're all posting specs
JRW
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Ugh Win 7 64bit is not CRT friendly, Would anyone happen to be using this combo and know how I can change the refresh rates? I can create any resolution I want in Nvidia control panel but the refresh rate always stays at 85hz, even if I try to create a custom resolution with 60hz specified. (85hz is the only available option in the pulldown menu).
Im ok with 85hz for desktop / web browsing etc but when gaming im used to running 60hz w/ Vsync (smoother framerates this way vs. using 85hz Vsync).
I have a feeling I might be screwed here because If I try to load any of the monitor .INF files I was using in WinXP it tells me they're not compatible with 64bit.
(The Generic PNP listed is my Plasma / secondary monitor).
Im ok with 85hz for desktop / web browsing etc but when gaming im used to running 60hz w/ Vsync (smoother framerates this way vs. using 85hz Vsync).
I have a feeling I might be screwed here because If I try to load any of the monitor .INF files I was using in WinXP it tells me they're not compatible with 64bit.
(The Generic PNP listed is my Plasma / secondary monitor).
brain_stew
Member
Surely you should be doing all your setup through the Nvidia control panel? Why are you messing with the Windows setting at all?
JRW
Member
brain_stew said:
Yea im doing all setup through nvidia control panel, Its just that its stuck at 85hz depending on resolution, basically its only allowing one predetermined refresh per res.
When im in the windows part of it (screenshot above) I can normally select multiple refresh rates from the pulldown menu... but it only shows 85hz as well.
brain_stew
Member
JRW said:
Try downloading the latest Forceware betas, they seem to have given me more flexability with managing refresh rates and might just sort out your problem. I assume you've tried creating new custom resolutions, right?
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
brain_stew
Member
JRW said:
Check further down (or up) your list of resolutions, as sometimes the custom resolutions are hidden away a little, at least mine were. I'm pretty sure I had to apply a new resolution (and maybe even exit the control panel) before they showed up. No, it doesn't make any sense why that would happen, but these things rarely do.
I have no idea if this is because I'm running a hackintosh or not, but in case it isn't...
My computer does not boot in my native resolution. My monitor is 1920x1080 but the bootup graphics and stuff are not. It used to be correct when I had a 1680x1050 monitor. Is there a way to fix this? I realize it's purely cosmetic, but it's really nagging away at me and I want it to be all prettyful
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P. I use a BFG GTX 275 with an Asus VH236H monitor using DVI. It's also hooked up to an 32" Acer AT3220A TV using DVI.
My computer does not boot in my native resolution. My monitor is 1920x1080 but the bootup graphics and stuff are not. It used to be correct when I had a 1680x1050 monitor. Is there a way to fix this? I realize it's purely cosmetic, but it's really nagging away at me and I want it to be all prettyful
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P. I use a BFG GTX 275 with an Asus VH236H monitor using DVI. It's also hooked up to an 32" Acer AT3220A TV using DVI.
Aesius
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Argh, I'm in need of some serious help here.
I've been running my current rig for about 5 days now with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and it has been shitting the bed constantly.
After a normal, speedy boot time, the system slows to a fucking crawl. Opening Firefox takes 5-10 seconds, and there is even lag before characters show up in the search box. Even moving the mouse around the desktop is laggy, as the system doesn't register a double click on an icon until 2-3 seconds after it happens.
The odd thing is - when I run 3DMark 06 I get my usual full score. No slowdown whatsoever. And sometimes running 3DMark or another graphics/CPU intensive program fixes the problem. When I exit everything is speedy again (although that doesn't always work). It might just be a matter of time, as it averages about 20-30 minutes after boot before it runs normally.
I've turned off all necessary programs from loading in msconfig and Cool N Quiet is disabled. CPU is AMD Phenom 550, 2 GB RAM, ATI 4850. When the system is running fast, its super fast. But after booting its like a fucking Pentium I system. Any ideas??
I've been running my current rig for about 5 days now with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and it has been shitting the bed constantly.
After a normal, speedy boot time, the system slows to a fucking crawl. Opening Firefox takes 5-10 seconds, and there is even lag before characters show up in the search box. Even moving the mouse around the desktop is laggy, as the system doesn't register a double click on an icon until 2-3 seconds after it happens.
The odd thing is - when I run 3DMark 06 I get my usual full score. No slowdown whatsoever. And sometimes running 3DMark or another graphics/CPU intensive program fixes the problem. When I exit everything is speedy again (although that doesn't always work). It might just be a matter of time, as it averages about 20-30 minutes after boot before it runs normally.
I've turned off all necessary programs from loading in msconfig and Cool N Quiet is disabled. CPU is AMD Phenom 550, 2 GB RAM, ATI 4850. When the system is running fast, its super fast. But after booting its like a fucking Pentium I system. Any ideas??
TurtleSnatcher
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-B8MRzNfG.GbAX9CYeL0yHQ
Is this a good deal? Wasnt sure but it was $295.00
Refurbished yes.. but still... just curious. Was gonna throw a nice video card in it and be on my way.
Is this a good deal? Wasnt sure but it was $295.00
Refurbished yes.. but still... just curious. Was gonna throw a nice video card in it and be on my way.
BravoSuperStar
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Tiamatsword22 said:
Yeah it's a good monitor, especially for the price. I own the Acer 23inch H233Hbmid which is exactly the same for all intents and purposes, the style of stand is the only difference I can see. If you have access to Best Buy they are selling it for $140:
Acer 23inch H233Hbmid
brain_stew
Member
TurtleSnatcher said:
Nope, that CPU is terrible. No guarantees the PSU will support a decent GPU either.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Yea actually looked up some benchmarks and I think it benches lower then my AMD 64 X2 6000+ :lolbrain_stew said:
Ok, the above is still an issue, but here's another:Firestorm said:I have no idea if this is because I'm running a hackintosh or not, but in case it isn't...
My computer does not boot in my native resolution. My monitor is 1920x1080 but the bootup graphics and stuff are not. It used to be correct when I had a 1680x1050 monitor. Is there a way to fix this? I realize it's purely cosmetic, but it's really nagging away at me and I want it to be all prettyful
Has anyone got AHCI working with their Windows 7? If I set my drives to AHCI mode, Windows 7 won't load, but if I set it to IDE, OSX won't load. Argh x.x
I think mine is working now.. What I did was plug my Snow Leopard hard drive as it was shutting down to reboot so it was there when W7 installed the drivers for everything.Wallach said:
I'm testing by booting into each OS and doing some things, and then restarting. I don't want it to screw up after I'm done setting it up for real x.x
Anyone seen this madness yet?
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemai...&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL122109-_-email-_-E0-_-Combo
If only I were rich.....
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemai...&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL122109-_-email-_-E0-_-Combo
If only I were rich.....
brain_stew
Member
Snoodaard said:
Something like:
Phenom ii X4 (925/955)
4GB DDR3 (2x2GB, and speed is fine just get a decent brand, say OCZ, G-Skill, Corsair etc.)
ATI 5770 or a 5850 if you can afford it
770 AM3 DDR3 mobo (Gigabyte, ASUS and MSI do nice boards for cheap)
Samsung F3 1TB HDD
Any SATA DVDRW
~500w PSU from a respectable brand
Case is personal preference, if you want to go for a mATX build then get a 785G motherboard instead.
SundaySounds
Banned
I built my pc on my desk, while standing on carpet. But I put down a garbage bag so I wouldn't be gettin any static up in there. Seemed to work out pretty good.
MidgarBlowedUp
Member
JRW said:Oh damn why didnt I think of this, I have a BNC cable sitting in the closet to, Thanks.
EDIT: SUCCESS! Using the BNC cable allowed me make any custom resolution / refresh rate combo in Nvidia control panel, Thanks again
So do you have any trouble switching monitors? (Assuming you have an HTPC)
I tried BNC's on my FW900 but, ran into trouble when I tried to switch back and forth from the FW900 to my HDMI receiver. I'm using ATI though but, if it works for Nvidia it should work for ATI.
brain_stew said:
Something like this then?
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition € 129,95
Club3D HD 5850 1GB (CGAX-58524IDP) € 220,09
Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P € 69,90
Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ, 1TB € 70,85
Cooler Master Silent Pro M500 € 63,61
Kingston ValueRAM KVR1333D3N9K2/4G € 82,65
Cooler Master Elite 334 Zwart € 29,51
€666,56
brain_stew
Member
Snoodaard said:
Yes, that looks very good. Great bang for your buck there. It'll eat up anything you throw at it with ease.
Mind linking to the etailer you're buying this from? It'd be handy to know of some respectable PC components vendors in more countries, to help others out.
TouchMyBox
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Hey, has anyone ever heard of this? A core i5 750 bottlenecking a system in L4D and L4D2 at stock settings. I was really surprised, made sure turbo was enabled and sure enough it was. I think I'm gonna get my buddy to install a better heatsink so i can OC it for him, but I find the whole situation extremely surprising. We're talking about an FPS that can dip into the 20s at times.
brain_stew
Member
TouchMyBox said:
L4D2 being CPU bound isn't unusual, but the bolded doesn't seem right. Is multi threaded rendering support enabled? Is the CPU definitely not overheating and throttling down.
TouchMyBox
Member
brain_stew said:
Actually, this is a possibility now that you mention it. He was previously complaining about stuttering so I suggested to disable multi-core rendering, but only if it helped. He claimed to have enabled it again after, but maybe he didn't.
I just found it funny that we were at a lan last night and i see what should be a superior cpu choke on what my athlon II chewed up and spat out.
So I ran into my first problem already...
I bought a cheap case and im not sure if the standoffs are already pre-installed or if it did not come with standoffs. Here are the picture of the case and the only screws of which there are enough of to use to screw down the motherboard. The case is an HEC 6C series.
I bought a cheap case and im not sure if the standoffs are already pre-installed or if it did not come with standoffs. Here are the picture of the case and the only screws of which there are enough of to use to screw down the motherboard. The case is an HEC 6C series.
BravoSuperStar
Member
Spl1nter said:
did you check to see if the motherboard included any brass standoff screws?
Edit: Also might try checking around every nook and cranny in the case, sometimes they tape a plastic bag with the screws in weird places.
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
GAF, I just got Windows 7 Home Premium today and I'm trying to install the 64-bit version on a formatted HDD. I boot it from the disc and it loads files then the Windows logo "forms" and it goes to a wavy blue screen with a flower on the right. It just stops there and nothing happens. Both the 64-bit and 32-bit discs do this. Do I have to re-install XP and do it from there? That'd be a pain.
Edit: Nevermind, I came downstairs to a different computer to post this and I went back to my other computer and it's working now.
Edit: Nevermind, I came downstairs to a different computer to post this and I went back to my other computer and it's working now.
darkpaladinmfc
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Built my first a week ago, good to know completion always feels greatAesius said:
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DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Hey just wanted to drop in and let everyone know I've found a new favorite thermal paste. I was using Arctic Silver 5 my idle temps on a q6600 were OK averaging around 37 - 40 on idle. I picked up a tube of IC Diamond and dropped the temps to around 27 - 30 on idle a whole 10c . o.0
Anyway just thought I'd give the heads up for those who haven't tried it.
Anyway just thought I'd give the heads up for those who haven't tried it.
So this might be a really stupid question, but so far all of my plans have fallen through thus far. I was all set to buy components for a new machine but shit happened and now I don't have money to spend on it. Would it be foolish for me to buy a new PCI-e 2.0 x16 video card to put into my PCI-e 1.0 x16 MoBo? I'm pretty sure that they're compatible, but I don't know exactly what I would be missing out on if I was to use the new card in my current machine. I'm eventually going to build a new computer and I would take the PCI-e 2.0 x16 card and put it in that build, but I'm really hurting graphics wise and would love an upgrade.