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    Overclocking e4400 and temps

    sweet so my temps are good. Now another problem. I have in my bios set the voltage to around 1.5 but stupid cpuz only sees it as about 1.31. Why is that so? Coretemp seems to see 1.325
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    Overclocking e4400 and temps

    okay this is funky. now using coretemp, it seems to indicate that my cpu temp is 69C with a tjunction of 100. I thought C2Ds had tjunctions of 85???
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    Overclocking e4400 and temps

    Okay so I just got my computer setup. I have the following specs: Gigabyte P35-ds3r mobo e4400 2gb gskill ram Scythe ninja w/2 scythe 120mm silent fans p180 Now, I have voltage on cpu at 1.375. Computer seems stable (orthos) at 3.2 ghz with divider 2 for ram so ram is running at 800...
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    Need help with system build

    chynn maybe you didn't understand what i meant. I meant until nvidia can release a competent dx10 card for the $200 range. i know the 8800gts is dx10 so is the 8600gs. the thing is that I don't have the cash to shell out for the 8800gts and the 8600gs performs worse than my old 7900gt. So either...
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    Need help with system build

    I could also, just for the time being, until nvidia can come out with a dx10 card that fills up the $200 gap, just make do with a pci gfx card for a while. I'm running xp so i don't think i'll have a problem with that.
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    Need help with system build

    THe thing is that if I had the time to screw around with my system I would but I just don't have the time right now. So if I find that my mobo is fried then I won't bother with the CPU but hopefully my HDs, my video card, and my soundcard are okay. I'm getting a psu today so I'll check to...
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    Need help with system build

    ALso do you guys reckon my new system will be faster than my old opty o/ced to 2.5?
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    Need help with system build

    Okay drakore that's sounds good. Only thing about the memory. THe GSkill is like 120 but I"m getting off 40 dollars instantly on Newegg while I have to wait for a rebate for the other. Is it that much better? In terms of the mobo, it seems like a good overclocker and hopefully my x-fi wasn't...
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    Need help with system build

    Sorry for incompleteness. I would say that I am open to overclocking. I had my Opteron 165 o/ced to 2.5ghz. Now if the core 2 duo at stock settings is at powerful as that then I don't think I will overclock. I don't want to pay more than $650 This is what I have listed from Newegg: ASUS...
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    Need help with system build

    Okay a couple of questions. The Scythe Ninja Rev B works with the lga 775 but I'm not sure about hte rev A which I have and if so where can I find the appropriate backplate. Second memory will be DDR2 correct? The processor sounds good. Thanks.
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    Need help with system build

    Okay let me first start out that I'm not a n00b in building computers but I have been away from the hardware market for about 2 years so I don't know what's the latest and best. Recently I went on a trip. I came back to find that my Antec SP500 2.0 was making a high pitched buzzing noise. I...
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    Need Memory for Vista

    I'm looking to upgrade memory on my alienware and I would like to know what you guys would suggest. I'm looking at 2x1gb modules and was wondering what brands you would suggest. AT newegg they have available a 2gb ddr2 kit for $130 after rebate and its a corsair kit at 4-4-4-12(?) timings I...
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    NEW HD and problems

    Yes I would try the these 4 things: 1. try a different sata cable 2. try a different power connector - you might want to try the sata connector if ur having problems with 4 pin or viceversa 3. Switch between sata ports. My mobo has 4. I tried another port. 4. See your manual. Some SATA hds...
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    NEW HD and problems

    Okay guys solved the problem. It was one of the following: 1. bad sata cable 2. improper power connection - changed 4 pin to sata power connector to a standard 4 pin connector to HD 3. bad sata port on the mobo 4. HD doesn't like being slaved... I feel like such a n00b!
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    Cheap Server

    Basically I will be using it as a fileserver and a place for running Slimserver a program for my Squeezebox 3. I'm also going to be storing my families photos, videos, movies, and music on the server. With slimserver installed, I can stream music wireless from the server to my Squeezebox 3 and...
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    Cheap Server

    You guys think i really need the extra ram for futureproofing or is 256mb ok? I mean 512 is only about 10 bucks more.
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    Cheap Server

    You guys think i really need the extra ram for futureproofing or is 256mb ok? I mean 512 is only about 10 bucks more.
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    Cheap Server

    Cheapest I could spec out on newegg was around 350 w/tax & shipping. 2 250gb hds 139.99 Sempron 2800 w/ ECS 754 nf3 mobo $85 512mb ram $40 seasonic 330 $50 fan/video/case $50 I really need it cheaper than this. Right now the HDS and the psu seem to be most expensive. What alternatives...
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    Cheap Server

    Okay, I had created a post about buying a NAS for less than 400 but that doesn't seem to be possible because I won't be able to run SLIMSERVER on a cheap NAS. So I've decided I might as well spend the money for a server. These are the things I am looking for: stable/reliable, energy...
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    NEW HD and problems

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    NEW HD and problems

    i had Spread spectrum clock thingy enabled on jumper settings. Maybe that is causing the problems, no? Thanks for reply.
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    NEW HD and problems

    Can wrong jumper setup also be a cause?
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    NEW HD and problems

    Okay I received a Western Digital WD1600JS as a gift. After getting the drive, it was up and running pretty well with no problems. However, I did notice something peculiar about it. When I was copying over 40GB worth of files from my old HD to my new HD, Windows XP suddenly freezed. Thinking it...
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    PC/NAS for $200 or less

    Come on people. Somebody has to know!
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    PC/NAS for $200 or less

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    PC/NAS for $200 or less

    Okay, recently bought a Slim Devices Squeezebox 3. I want to not have to have my computer on in my room while playing my music. I intend to move all my network peripherals downstairs and buy a wireless card for my current computer in my room. However, I will also be needing either a NAS or a...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    Okay now a specific question regarding radiators. Say if I buy an apex ultra which has a dual fan radiator. If I put both nexus @ 7v wouldn't that be enough with 28 CFM? From a newb standpoint I'm thinking: 1.2 Nexus 120 @ 7v = 2 x 28cfm = 56cfm total 2. stock single fan radiator fan...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    Pkme2 you don't get it. The nexus has a max airflow of about 43CFM. I undervolted the fans because I don't like the constant HUM of airflow. That's why I'm planning to go water... I'm pretty sure my temp sensors are off. All fans are 120mm. There's four fans in my case not including my psu...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    Heatsink was reseated more than five times. With the as5 being placed as shown on the As5 website, small dot in the middle. Blah Blah...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    My comp is more than 8+ hours prime95 stable. Also according to the SPCR article "Calibrating Processor Temps" my system is about 12.9C off... About Silence, my raptor was annoying me so much with it's loud seeks that I placed pillows all around my computer which is smack dab right in the...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    The thing is I'm picky about the whoosh of airflow. The more air moves the more it bothers me. That's why I have both my two nexus 120 mm which are mounted on my scythe ninja to blow at 7v when idling and when loading i.e. prim95 I turn all the fans up even the top intake on my p180. For my...
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    Watercooling & Silence Help...

    Okay, I want to venture into the watercooling world. I'm not into modding my case. I jsut want something I can put on with some ease but is better than aircooling. Silence is probably one of the msot important things after price. Price is also important. Nothing above 300. I don't plan on...
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    Okay this is an update: 60C load 40C idle Opteron 165: 290 x 9 = 2610mhz @ 1.44-1.46v G.Skill 2GB HZ: This ram chokes at 260 even at 2.7v. I lowered the voltage and am running it on a 133 divider. 237MHZ or DDR474 3-4-4-8 @ 1T Suggestions?
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    Upgraded to X2 4200+, now PSU fan runs full speed

    i think the x2 is taking more power or loading up the psu more making the psu generate more heat. If you want a quieter psu buy a new one. I would suggest seasonics. Does your sonata have an sp-500 or sp450?
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    It's weird, though, doctorweir, both cores right now are able to run at 57C with 1.41v at 2600mhz but not at 2700mhz as before. Granted, I did lower the voltage a bit to 1.42 from 1.44-1.46. Currently testing prime95, one hour has passed so I guess I'll just leave it on 2morrow and see if this...
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    Do AMD Opteron processors need drivers in win XP also?

    i think you do; well at least i did. btw are the opty drivers diff from the x2 drivers?
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    Also a quick thing I forgot to mention. I've not given AS5 time to set in yet according to the 200hours setting time on the AS5 website. Only been 3-4 days with the rig up and i've run prime on it maybe 20-25 hours total. Do you think that temps will go down further upon the AS5 setting in?
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    Prime95 testing right now. Prime95 fails everytime i hit 56-57C with 2700mhz. Bumped it down to 2600mhz at 1.42-1.44v - average 56-57C with Prime95 testing. I am using a Scythe Ninja Heatsink with 1 120mm nexus mounted on it. One Nexus exhaust and an antec tricool on top set @ low. All of this...
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    OC Temps & Voltage for Opty Rig

    I have an Opteron 165 w/ A8r32 mobo. I've overclocked my processor to 2700mhz at 1.44-1.46 volts at temperature around 57C at load(prime95) and about 44C at idle. Are these safe temps/safe volts for this opty to last me for a while? Please note that temps are taken from the motherboard and my...