Recent content by CNelsonPSU

Hi all, So I have my system rebuilt with the ASUS Z87 PLUS and it did fix the strange problems I was having with the Intel H87 board (I think I just got a bad board), but now I have a new issue. The fan speed control on the ASUS board is way too granular/aggressive. Even with the fan profiles...

Just another update: Due to this fan problem, the random power-down-and-restarts during POST sometimes, and another issue where DDR3 1600 XMP profiles (tested with multiple sets of RAM sticks) won't work (BIOS setting just resets itself every time), I'm returning this motherboard. Ordered a...

The settings in my BIOS are fine - no disabling or anything of the rear fan header. Set to auto and such, just like the front fan header. I originally had a non-PWM fan from Lian-Li hooked up when observing this behavior. Of course the behavior continues as I've tried two separate Noctua PWM...

Some updates on troubleshooting this problem: - I decided not to stick with Windows 8 and am now on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Having the same issue. - I downloaded Parted Magic, booted from optical drive, ran "pm-suspend" in the terminal, woke from sleep, and had the same issue: fan starts...

So I took off the stock cooler, cleaned it and the chip, put some Noctua thermal compound on, and put the stock cooler back on. My temps are now acting normal - the CPU stress test shows a more normal temp ramp up to around 83-86 C. I'm assuming I didn't have the heat sink sitting on the CPU...

No real reason...I guess it was just the one I started finding reviews for, it looked good, and people seemed to universally like it. I didn't realize its heat sink would be so low or that the RAM I bought was so tall! I like the look of the LP RAM better anyway ;)

Thanks, I'll check that out. Luckily the Lian-Li case I have has a little window cut out of the motherboard tray so I can see / mount CPU coolers and brackets. They looked all fully latched, but I'll check it out. I have some low profile memory coming on Saturday, so I may just wait to...

Thanks for the tips. Only software I've installed is Intel monitoring software and utilities. I'll play around with the BIOS for now, maybe go to Windows 7 to eliminate any Windows 8 weirdness that might be going on.

Yeah, on the stock cooler they have some pre-applied. So even if the CPU is OK most of the time at 38-40 C, reseating the heat sink could still help it under load? I'm also hoping that when I put on the Noctua, it will be much cooler. If not does that mean something else in my system could be...

Might try the CMOS reset, although I didn't really change any of the defaults much. I might also try changing the fan "type" in the BIOS. This new Intel visual bios has all sorts of fan types (e.g., inlet, outlet, chassis, auxiliary, and so on), so maybe those affect how much power it sends them?

Ah, forgot to mention that while investigating another possible issue (high CPU temps, post in CPU forum), I downloaded the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. I tried running the CPU stress test, CPU got super hot, but the rear fan did nothing. I'm not sure if I tried that with the PWM fan hooked up...

Hi all, I have a new system built on the Intel H87-based DH87MC motherboard, running Windows 8 x64. I have one front/"inlet" fan hooked up to the front fan header, and one rear/exhaust/"outlet" fan hooked up to the rear fan header. Both run fine on initial boot or restart. Both are also non-PWM...

Hi all, I recently built a new machine with an i7 4770 and the stock Intel cooler that came with the processor - I am not overclocking anything. My motherboard is also Intel - the H87-based DH87MC, and I'm running on Windows 8 x64 w/16 GB 1600 MHZ RAM. Power supply is a 1000W Thermaltake. The...

Not really on topic, but wow, that site is awesome, and works for non-tech products on Amazon too. Great way to know if a price is reasonable.

Sweet- I'll monitor the 830 during black friday. Thanks to all!