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  1. GrandPixel

    Closed Loop + GPU?

    any new products competing with the Swiftech H220?
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    Closed Loop + GPU?

    I have a Cooler Master Elite 335 case, $29 free shipping a few years ago, and a decent case although I would like to get an NZXT Source 210 Elite (white). CPU is 2600K currently at 4.2 and 1.325v, it isn't stable at 4.5 even with 1.4+ volts (I think I got a dud). GPU is a Geforce 660 TI, not...
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    Closed Loop + GPU?

    My problem with custom water cooling systems is that there are so many random components out there and it's difficult to figure out what to buy. With closed loop you have like 10 options from the major sellers, and you can find reviews with performance figures, and then compare prices and make a...
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    Closed Loop + GPU?

    Can a GPU be added to the loop of a closed loop CPU cooler?
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    I got my central a/c fixed today, at 4.5ghz now and 1.365 V (reported by CPU-Z as 1.336 V) I'm reaching 70 C on full load. I tried raising to 1.450 V temporarily, thought that would be plenty for 4.8ghz, but it's crashing with prime95. I don't think temps would be the culprit here, and I...
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    Aha... what about mounting the H100 in the side panel of NZXT Gamma?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146061
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    I was looking at the NZXT Source 210 Elite White case. Suppose the H100 could mount in the top where the 140mm fans go?
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    I was thinking of getting a new case. I have a cooler master with one 120 front intake and a single 120 rear exhaust, top mounted psu. I was going to get a NZXT with bottom mounted psu, two 140 top exhaust, and an extra 120 front intake. Is the H100 active? Does it have a radiator etc?
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    Thanks for the link to that thread. I will look at it. I am thinking maybe the newest versions remove the power limit and it's set automatically? Just a guess. Inquiry is for my new build in general, includes settings to reach 5ghz, temps, power limits, and quick sync. All are related, except...
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    I just tried it. It doesn't enable other options.
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    Forgot a menu, phase control might make a difference, although I'm not sure what it does yet
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    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    yep that's the one, in normal mode but cpu options still limited. techpowerup screens show V23.1B4 though
  13. GrandPixel

    new z68/2600k, OC and Quick Sync ?'s

    Hey all. I just upgraded to a MSI Z68-GD65 G3 and 2600k! I'm using a CM Hyper 212+ cooler, and would like to get 5.0GHz if possible. I have read several guides but am having trouble going past 4.5GHz, and wanted to post my bios settings to verify. Also concerning Quick Sync, I enabled the IGP...
  14. GrandPixel

    Vertex 2 Pauses

    My guess is that 1.25 firmware is for 25nm drives only. Check into that.
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    Vertex 3 Ship Date/Pricing

    I'm still reading the review. I presume 240GB is a good amount faster than 120GB. EDIT: Finished reading. Looks like 240GB Vertex 3 is the only real high-performance option (Intel's 510 looks good too perhaps), or wait for Anand to review other drives of similar capacity.
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    Purchased Vertex 3, need recommendation on add-in SATA III (6.0 Gbps) host card

    I've read that H67/P67 boards with onboard SATA 6Gb/s controllers work great with Vertex 3 drives. From what I read here it looks like it would make more sense to upgrade to 1155 than buy add-on card. Or just use it with SATAII...
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    Vertex 3 Ship Date/Pricing

    They are in stock currently at Newegg (probably not for long). But I want to bring up the pricing. A couple of sources have said pricing will be $249/$499 for 120GB/240GB respectively. They are selling for $299/$549. Is this really because of NAND price fluctuations, or is it because these...
  18. GrandPixel

    which ssd for hyper-v server

    or are there other current production slc drives?
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    which ssd for hyper-v server

    how about an intel x25-e
  20. GrandPixel

    which ssd for hyper-v server

    I don't mind the longevity as long as it should last a couple of years. Am I right to think that a C300 drive will be multitudes faster installing software into these virtual machines, and doing windows updates, rebooting, etc?
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    which ssd for hyper-v server

    I am using an HP EliteBook 8730w with Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz and upgraded 8GB ram, running Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V role. There will be a handfull (about 5-8) virtual machines running. I know this a bit much for a C2D laptop, but I am trying to make the most of it, and I would like...
  22. GrandPixel

    ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO onboard video crashing

    No, I think the problem was still there with default settings. We have since RMA the board and the new retail version (not open box) is working fine. Thanks for your response.
  23. GrandPixel

    Is my GPU too old to support dual-link DVI?

    okay, thank you. i am off to search for a new video card. i kind of wish I would have went with x58 platform to support nvidia sli
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    Is my GPU too old to support dual-link DVI?

    The video card is PCI-E. I got student discount on the OS and got the monitor used for much less than retail. And I am running a Q9550 and looking for a good used video card, but since I very recently acquired the monitor, I would like to use it with my X800 GTO2 in the meantime.
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    Is my GPU too old to support dual-link DVI?

    I do not have the option to select my display's native resolution of 2560 x 1600. The highest and recommended resolution according to my OS is 1280 x 800. I am running Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit. The display adapter is currently a 256MB ATI Radeon X800 GTO2 (same as X850 XT PE) with one DVI...
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    ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO onboard video crashing

    ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO motherboard w/ Radeon 4200 GPU onboard AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition CPU I built this PC for a friend (motherboard is open box from Newegg). First, I updated the bios, attempted core unlocks but was not stable. Overclock to 3.6 GHz was fine, and overclocked the GPU...
  27. GrandPixel

    Phenom II vs Athlon II

    I was just wondering how much performance difference there might be between Phenom II and Athlon II processors. I am making a build for a friend, not a gaming machine. But it is always nice when a computer is very snappy when navigating Windows and using apps etc. Athlon II X2, X3, and X4 are...
  28. GrandPixel

    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    q9550 stepping is e0 so vcore can be up to 1.375-1.4 but vtt no higher than 1.35 ?
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    i started with these as i thought to be a safe starting point based on what others were using fsb 425 (*8.5) = 3612 vcore 1.2825 vtt 1.30 nb 1.256 dram 2.1 (my ddr2 ram is 2.0 - 2.1) post, boot, and prime95 for 10+ min fsb 440 (*8.5) = 3740 voltages - no change... post...
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    using 2 sticks for now... but since i took the other 2 out, i did set the nb to 1.256v. Default I believe is 1.1v. I will stick the other 2 sticks back in at some point and try it in the mean time, I am trying my overclock. running prime95 right now. 425 x 8.5 = 3612 mhz cpu is 1.28v dram is...
  31. GrandPixel

    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    so any help with the overclock?
  32. GrandPixel

    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    in the image of my bios.... i don't think my vcore is actually set at that, i think it is/was on auto also
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6632/image02d.jpg
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    it's a xigmatek tower w/ 120mm fan
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    let's see if this works http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2334/image01z.jpg
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    well, i built a system for a friend several years back with a msi board, and we had the same problem booting with 4 ram sticks. solution for that was to use some beta bios that was available from msi, but it worked... now i have the latest released bios in this machine - i will sort it out later
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    hm... what is the best way to post images here
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    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    k i am having trouble with my motherboard, doesn't like 4 ram sticks... i updated bios already, sometime will boot, sometimes will not i will take 2 sticks out and we can work with that for now let me do this, find my digital camera, and post a screenshot
  39. GrandPixel

    would like some help overclocking q9550 on msi p45 platinum

    Hi everyone. I read a lot of the overclock guide sticky for core 2 processors, but I would still like some help. I think I need a simplified version. I am using Intel Q9550 and MSI P45 Platinum board. My goal is at least 4GHz. Thanks very much.
  40. GrandPixel

    help with new build, choosing parts, best budget oc

    want 4ghz because it's a nice number :)