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    i52500k- my build

    At stock speeds with auto voltage with your exact mother board I idle @ 34ish and top out at 55c while running prime for a bit. I am using the HAF 922 and the 212+. I used the free thermal paste, and my ambient is a bit high (80F), and I probably need to remount, I am just holding it off until I...
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    Going to 50 meg from 12 meg download. Really faster?

    This, I think your son may be downloading more than he claims. I have the standard comcast internet. There are 6 computers in the house, 1 of my own has youtube playing 24/7, my sister often web chats 24/7, and I can still jump on xbox and play with out lag. I also ocassionaly download torrents...
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    Core i5 2500K HSF upgrade

    My ambient is 80F 2500k/p8p67 mobo @ 3.3 with stock auto voltage (1.15 i think at load) I am using the HAF 922 stock CM 212+ Stock At idle I average around 33-35C At prime 95 for an hour I get 50-55C I may need to do a reset, not sure, with my daily tasks my temps never top 45C, so until I...
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    Asus p8p67 uefi explenations?

    I need an explanation for the settings on the new UEFI, specifically the OC stuff. I have been running my 2500k and p8p67 at stock (except ram voltage) for the past month, I now want to start tweaking it. I notice that my cpu voltage changes from .99 - 1.2 and I would like to keep that at a...
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    i5 Stock heatsink

    1. imo get the 2500k (even if you think you don't need it) because if resail value ect. 2. The stock heatsink is completely crap, I reapplied mine twice thinking I did something wrong because @ idle my temps were 40-50C, now with my cm 212 they are 30-40C 3. Every time I put the stock heatsink...
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    2500k RAM question

    I dropped it down to 1333 and 1.5, no crashes so far, I guess it will have to do until I get some cash for lower voltage.
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    2500k RAM question

    I am using a 2500k and a Asus p8p67 mobo, I purchased some RAM (this one to be exact http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145260 ) I have been using this RAM for a week now, I am not having any problems or anything, but I read some things that sandybridge is supposed to use 1.5v and...
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    New comp tweaks / questions

    Well apparently my computer randomly restarts for no reason, the fans do not turn off, but the computer restarts.
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    New comp tweaks / questions

    I recently built a new computer, and I need some help "tweaking it" to make sure everything is stable. Thanks in advance for any help. So here are my questions Both my rams are rated @ 1.65, my auto voltage puts it at 1.666, should I scale it down to 1.65? and to do this all I need to do is set...
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    Processor won't go into socket?

    Okay, well everything seems to be running, my temps @ bios(uefi) are around 60-62 and 40ish @ idle running windows 7 with stock heatsink, I am not going to stress the machine until I get the cm 212+, I may RAM tests, but these should be non cpu intensive correct?
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    Processor won't go into socket?

    Thanks, gave me the confidence I needed, the stock heatsink (temp) was a pain to get on, will test this out when my graphics card gets in tomorrow.
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    Processor won't go into socket?

    The cpu notches are 100% lined up and they seem to be lined up with the top of the cpu's pcb (or green part), but I can see gold from looking under it, I will upload a picture in a minute. (just don't want to get this wrong)
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    Processor won't go into socket?

    Edited - Okay, well everything seems to be running, my temps @ bios(uefi) are around 60-62 and 40ish @ idle running windows 7 with stock heatsink, I am not going to stress the machine until I get the cm 212+, I may RAM tests, but these should be non cpu intensive correct?
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    Multipurpose 500$ PC Advice Needed

    My birthday is coming up so I want to buy myself a bday present and I am looking to build a decent gaming/work PC for less than or around 500$. I live in the USA and newegg or compusa (even in stores) is my preferred retailer. I plan to slightly OC my system. I plan to build the PC ASAP, but...