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    Overclocking Performance

    Hi guys, I was wondering how much pc4000 ram would boost my system performance? Here are my current system specs: 3.0 E p4p800 deluxe pc3200 XMS corsair bfg 6800 gt My OC is limited to 3.15 because of the ram. If i got pc4000 ram, would I be able to go significantly higher?(does...
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    p4p800 deluxe

    Hey guys, Just wondering what ram I could use for this mobo? I currently have corsair xms pc3200 but want to upgrade ram so I can overclock with the ram ratio to fsb still being 1:1. Can this mobo handle pc4000 or higher? Thanks guys Andy
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    Overclocking p4 3.0E with p4p800 deluxe mobo

    Hey guys, like the title suggests, i have a p4 3.0E and an Asus p4p800 deluxe mobo. I also have 1gb corsair xms ram pc3200. I tried overclocking this but wasn't sure if i was doing this correctly. I went into bios to raise the fsb to 210. I then ran cpu-z and saw that it ran @ 3.15 ghz. I...
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    Speedfan readings

    Hi guys, I just built my first comp :) I am currently installing new drivers etc. and just installed speedfan. I ran the program, and the display is: temp1 25 temp2 31 temp3 -48 temp1 125 temp2 125 temp3 0 temp 125 temp 125 local temp 40 What does this mean? I'm kind...
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    program list

    Hi guys, I did some searching already, but couldn't find much. I was just wondering if I could get a list of all the programs that I should run to comitor my computer. ie: prime95, speedfan, cpu-z what else? thanks Andy
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    Overclocking Basics

    Hi guys, I just want to make sure I got this right, to overclock I: 1) raise FSB 2) raise ram speed to match BUS speed 1:1 optimal 3) reboot comp, go into windows to check for instability That's it? If problems: 1) raise vcore a by smallest increment until I reach 1.525volts...
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    FSB question

    I have a prescott 3.0 with 800fsb? If that's the case, shouldn't my ram also be running at 800 mhz to be synchronous with the processor? How does that work if I only have 1 gig of pc3200 ddr400 ram?
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    Lian-Li PC-7 Plus

    Hey guys, I'm looking into this case. It has 2 120mm fans (intake exhaust) but I was wondering if it also had an exhaust on top on the case. Also how are the stock fans that come with the case? Are the 120mm's good, or should I replace them? here's a link...
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    I'm paranoid

    Hi guys, Here are the specs: p4 3.0 E p4p800 deluxe corsair xms 3200 (1gig) BFG 6800gt I'm thinking about overclocking the video card to ultra speeds, and also overclocking using my mobo ( using the AI 5% 10% 15% ) auto settings. If possible I wanna try 15%, so how much cooling do I...
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    Arctic Silver 5

    Hi guys, I just bought some Arctic silver 5 and read the instructions on the website. It states that this is thermal grease, and not act as an adhesive. I always thought that it would glue the chip and the heatsink together... So just a clarification. The the heatsink is pressed up againt...
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    xp-120 with evermax fan installation question

    Hi guys, I just tried installing the evermax 120mm fan onto my xp-120 following the instructions I received in the box. However, the picture shows the fan clips (the bent part) going into the 4 corner holes of the fan. However, the evermax fan I have doesn't have those holes. I then proceeded...
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    Overclocking p4 3.0 E with Asus p4p800 Deluxe

    Hi guys, I was wondering does using the Asus config with the 5% 10% 20% etc. only change the CPU speed? or does it change other options? (voltage, memory?) Thanks Andy
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    Enermax Fans

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone owns any 92mm or 80mm Enermax speed control fans. Are they good? Andy
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    Please help with this cooling solution

    Hi guys, I need some advice since this is will be the first computer I am building. Here are the specs: p4 3.0 prescott ASUS p4p800 Deluxe Corsair XMS pc3200 (2x512) Samsung HD 120 gig bfg 6800gt oc 256mb Probably going to get a 420watt Enermax PSU and also this Enermax Case...
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    Transferring Heatsink

    Hi Guys, I just purchased a p4 3.0 prescott and currently have no heatstink for it. Can I take off the heatsink on my p4 1.7 CPU and stick it on my 3.0 or should I get a new heatsink? Thanks guys Andy
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    Mid-tower(ATX) case suggestion under $50

    Hi guys, I need some input on what case to purchase for this new computer I'm putting together. I need something for under $50, ATX mid-tower case, something simple, and with good space/ airflow. This is the one I've been looking at the most, but it seems that the airflow in the front...