Recent content by mattb2696

I have a Dell 3007WFP and would like to run Command & Conquer 3 - Tiberian Wars at full res (2560x1600) with max video settings (AA, detail, etc). I have a X6800 w/ 2 gb ram and would like a suggestion for a video card that would be able to do this. would the 8800 gtx or gts do it? if so...

also, if i leave the case upright, it will eventually reset (in 10-15 mins or less) and go into that state (no post, etc). temps are ok, so that is not causing it to reset. plus, if i lay the case on its side, it seems to be ok. could the mounting be doing something to the board or cpu to...

just got a tuniq tower 120 on a ga-965p-ds3 board. if i screw it in too much, it won't post. it powers on, fans turn on and everything, but no output to the monitor, and no error beeps from the mobo. the screws have to be so loose that i can rotate the tuniq about 10. any ideas? thanks, matt

what is the meaning of the fsb:Dram ratio. i know its the ratio of the clocks, but what is the significance and what is ideal, what do you want to shoot for?

there are two temperatures listed there. does core temp not report the true temp? if so, whats it reporting?

thanks for all the input everyone. i thought i read people were idling in the 30s on air, but i guess im alright

im running an x6800 in a ga-965p-ds3 board with the Arcitc cooling freezer 7 pro link hs/fan and arctic silver paste. according to coretemp, im idling around 40 C, and full load running at 59-60 C. this doesnt seem normal. should i try remounting the hs and all, or is there something else...