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    Asus P5B SE with E8400

    I would update the motherboard bios to the latest version (Asus Update in Windows works fine for me.) Assuming you are trying to run the system at stock speeds, make sure all the bios settings are on Auto, and try to boot up with bios defaults loaded. If overclocking to 4.0 GHz you will probably...
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    For a newly built system, do I need to do a clean install of windows?

    I have used the same Windows install for many computers and they have worked except for some drivers needing installation. But they have all been Intel chipsets, Asus P865, Asrock, P965, P35. Except when I tried to boot with a Athlon64 X2 and Nforce motherboard. No go. Too different. You...
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    E8400 won't overclock

    You won't be able to o/c your system much with 4-4-4 timings unless you increase the ram voltage a bunch. Better to loosen the timings to 5-5-5-15 or 5-6-6-18 with 2.1v, whille testing to eliminate the ram as an o/c roadblock. Then increase the FSB with more cpu voltage (to 1.365v) and increase...
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    New E8400 build - Trying to OC but can't break 3.45ghz - What am I doing wrong?

    msuitny, I would put the vCore at 1.365v. This is a safe maximum cpu voltage...and up the NB voltage to 1.40v or even 1.55v to see if this helps stability with 4mb of ram. I would also enable the "load line calibration" or "cpu voltage damper" (not sure what Gigabyte calls it) as this often...
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    BSOD - I need help!!

    It seems more often than not, when you get BSOD after the system has been runnig, that it is a memory problem. Usually either not enough ram voltage or too tight of timings in relation to the ram voltage. Running 4 sticks of ram in P965 mb's is sometimes problematic, and more ram voltage, say...
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    E8400 with P5K deluxe wifi opinions please

    I would recommend downloading the newest bios and installing it beforehand, or at least have it on a usb ramdrive so you can update it if necessary. I would also reset the bios settings to its default if you use the m/b before installing the Penryn, it is set on default from the factory, but if...
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    HOT E8400

    yep, your 93C cpu temp is very worrysome. It is one thing to have extreme core temps readings, but if your cpu temp is reading that hot, there is something seriously wrong. Either your heatsink is not making contact with the cpu, or your cpu is hooped. Mind you I had my old E6300 running at 85C...
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    Hard to find a Wolfdale? Intel projects only 3% market share in Q1

    Despite the fact that Intel is happily shipping the highest end Yorkfield 45nm based Core 2 Extreme 9650 for some time, you won't see many other 45nm desktop parts in Q1. According to Intel documents seen by Fudzilla only two percent of total shipment of total consumer CPU shipment will be Intel...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    Here is Packo's email to Intel posted in the OCForums E8400 overheating thread: ------------------------------------------------------------------- I e-mailed Intel abut the sensor problems Heres what intel said about senors problems, talk about a load. First, My e-mail, by the way I...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    Yes, I took back my E8400 and exchanged it for a new one. My first one had 17C/34C core idle temps @ 4.0GHz. The new one (from the exact same batch) is 38/36C core idle @4.0GHz with all the exact same settings. Probably nothing wrong with the first one, but I feel better about having more...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    djnsmith7 wrote: You probably have C1E/EIST or SpeedStep enabled in the bios, which automatically reduces the cpu multiplier to 6 to reduce idle temps. Put the cpu under load (i.e. Orthos or Prime95) and you should see the multipler and MHz jump up to 9 x 445 = 4000Ghz. Not sure about your NB...
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    Xbitlabs - Contemporary Dual-Core Processors Shootout

    What a crummy review! No overclocking results? No comment on the wonky Wolfdale temps?? And no Conroe processers being tested?? I'm sure 90% of the readers want to know how the Wolfdale's compare to their Conroe duals & quads, and is worth it to upgrade. In other reviews, the E6850 and E8400...
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    E8400 temp problems

    I believe the thermal design temp for the E8400 is 72.4C and this refers to the thermal throttle feature which is activated if the cpu temps are exceeded. I had thought the throttle-down was related to the core temps, which have a max. of 100 or 105C. But this article sound like it is the cpu...
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    e8400 Reading 239c on uGuru

    You probably need a m/b bios update and an updated UGuru program that has been setup for Wolfdale's.
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    Intel 45nm OC Result Thread (Wolfdale E8400/E8500/E3110)

    CPU Name: E8400 FPO/BATCH #: Q740A555T S-Spec: SLAPL Pack Date: 12/20/07 Place and Date of Purchase: 1/19/08 A-Power, Richmond ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Motherboard: ASUS P5K-Deluxe CPU Volt: 1.365V (BIOS) 1.34V idle, 1.32V load FSBxMultiplier=Frequency: 9X445 = 4.005 GHz MCP Volt: default...
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    E8400 temp problems

    A couple of E8400 owners with wonky temps were told by their retail outlet to ignore the core temps and just keep your eye on the cpu temp, which apparantly is accurate. I checked the Intel site and apparantly their TAT (Thermal Analysys Program, which was very accurate for the Conroe's and...
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    E8400 temp problems

    I'm sure I read this on several sites, but UncleWebb had some comments about the core temp bug in this thread, (started by a very wise fellow :wink:) http://www.xtremesystems.org/f...howthread.php?t=173909 I am getting similar temps to you, lopri, but at 4.05GHz. I'm using the Ultra120...
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    E8400 temp problems

    I don't claim to be a computer expert, but dozens and dozens of E8400 owners are reporting wonky core temperature readings. If it was just one line of m/b's, say P35's, for instance, that was exhibiting false core readings, then it could be a mb/bios issue. But this issue seems to affect E8400's...
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    E8400 temp problems

    It seems that many, if not most Wolfdales have flawed core sensor diodes which give false temp. readings, especially at idle and low temps. Many E8400 have "stuck" cores which show much higher idle temps in one core than the other core. That stuck core temp reading only becomes "unstuck" when...
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    a question about FSB to memory ratio

    The speed your ram runs has to be conjunction with your FSB speed. When you set default 200FSB your cpu and ram will run at 200Mhz (this is referred to 1:1 or syncronized). Since it is DDR2 or "double-rate" ram, it's effective speed is 400MHz. Intel claims it "quad-pumps" the cpu, so your system...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    I think they are alluding to that the claimed SP1M times are what former Pres. Clinton would call "factually incorrect" (but much better than his "I engaged in conduct which was not correct" apology, but I digress). Perhaps I would not use the term "liar" in this context, perhaps "foggy memory"...
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    Ultra 120 Xtreme

    There are little holes on the edge of top and bottom (in the middle) of the heatsink where you stick the end of the clip in vertically. Then it swings over and push the V part into the holes of the fan frame. Good luck, they a bit weird but I guess it works...barely.
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    Overheated E4500...

    These are tough cpu's. I had my E6300 running near 85C for months, 24/7. My temps were always screwy and all over the map, and even though they were high, I assumed the sensors were faulty. The first time I loaded Coretemp it was flashing: Warning, Processor 85C! Shut down processor immediately...
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    E8400, Available for sale and not a single benchmark!.

    I haven't heard a peep about these new processors. No press release, no media launch. No reviews of the retail cpu's, I would have thought all the major websites would have articles and tests ready to publish on Monday? I guess this is the best kept secret around...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    valon wrote: Well, if you've got your E8400 to 4.0Ghz stable, your well on your way! Rather than maximum overclocks, I try to find the sweetspot with the highest FSB where the cpu voltage is near the recommended maximum (1.365v), with the other voltages at their lowest level possible while...
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    e8400 at the egg

    Your choice is not to buy it at these high prices, but many will. That is why they price it so high.
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    ...glad somebody has a sense of humour :)
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    The cpu seems really cool. Orthos heated up both cores to 50C, but one core idles about 6C below room temperature. Perhaps Intel has finally perfected cold fusion? The other core idles at 34C, which seems more accurate. I got her up to 4410Mhz with 490FSB x 9...with a 10.7 sec. 1M SuperPi...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    I am using the ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme cpu heatsink. It has only been installed for one hour or so, butI have tried Prime Torture Test and Orthos for a short period to test stability. I will put it through it's paces this evening to test it's ultimate stability, after I up the FSB at bit...
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    Overclocked my Retail E8400 - WOW!

    Got my E8400 this morning, batch Q740A555T. I just did some preliminary tests and I must say I am amazed! With default bios settings my E6300 did SuperPi 1M in 30.0 sec. I plopped in the E8400 at default and it did the 1m in 15.0 sec. Of course SuperPi is cache-centric, but a nice speed boost...
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    Building a budget gaming system

    Seems like you are on the right track. The e4500 has 2mb cache which is a bit better for gaming than the e2160 with 1mb, but having a good graphics card is more important and the 3850 is a good choice. 450W is plenty for your system. I built a similar system using a Sparkle 400 watt (the one...
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    Getting impatient: Why is my Core 2 Duo 3.0 running at 2.4?

    On some newer bios you can't turn off Speedstep. Another power saving bios feature is C1E. You could try disabling that, or just live with it. These features merely lowers the multiplyer and voltage to make your cpu run cooler (and last longer), but speeds up to full speed instantly when you...
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    Anyone had any trouble installing the Artic Cooling Freezer 7

    You should be ok to install the Freezer 7 once or twice with the mb installed, but the pins are fairly soft plastic and can bend sideways if they aren't aligned in the hole when you click them. The F7 will fit in the CM690 fine, even with the side panel fans installed.
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    Arctic Cooling

    These are good coolers, especially for the price. But I have destroyed two of these by not having the pin fully in the hole when you click it. It rocks back and forth and is really hard to see the holes unless the mb is removed from the case. So if you want your F7 to last more than two...
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    New build: Motherboard will let me power up once, but not twice

    My new AM2 build does the same thing. I have to turn off the ps for 10 sec to discharge the caps or Windows won't load. The bios loads but it gets hung up with a blank screen. If I discharge the power, Windows will start normally. Do you think it's the ps? It's a Sparkle 400w that I bought used...
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    asus P5K vanilla anoying bug

    Sometimes if you increase the memory voltage it changes the ram timings and even changes the ram divider. This dual boot is normal with these boards as the bootstrap is being reset. I have had the memory divider change automatically from 1:1 to 4:5 , just by increasing the ram voltage. This...
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    Intel to Release Wolfdale Jan 20th, Why Sunday?

    Sunday is an odd day as many reporters have the day off and some media outlets do not publish. But I think most publications already have their Wolfdales and are fully tested. They are just waiting for the non-disclosure period to be lifted so they can release their stories, but perhaps on...
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    Choosing hardware for Intel overclock setup...

    yep cheapening out with a chintzy mb is usually just a waste of money...then in a couple of months you will want to buy a proper mb. Better to get a P35 board now. They will be releasing a cheapo Penryn this spring you could upgrade to. Or go with an cheap AMD X2 setup, which are perfectly fine...
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    Case fans

    I put 3 of these Arctic Cooling 1000 rpm 120mm Silent fans in the top and back of my CM690. These are exhaust fans only and seem totally silent. These would be especially good if you need to power them by the 12v molex (when you can't control the fans speed via mb/bios). My local NCIX store...
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    Replacement Motherboard

    I don't think they make socket 478 motherboards anymore. You could probably find a used one on EBay or craiglist. If you can spend $73 you can buy a new m/b and Conroe processor from NewEgg. With this board you can use your old ddr ram, agp video, case & ps. You could also save up and install...