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Overclocking problem! (help please).
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2. April 2008 @ 23:09 |
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Hi, i want to build a fast computer but i cant really spend alot on it. I was wondering if anyone knows of a mobo on tigerdirect or other site that is at least 2.0ghz and has a good overcloking feature. (can be overclocked and still be stable)I kinda want to stick between Amd and intel. Was wondering if this was a good mobo or if its not good at all. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...735664&CatId=14 I appreciate all advice. thnx
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2. April 2008 @ 23:23 |
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3. April 2008 @ 11:41 |
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good choices krj.
And no, the one you posted from tigerdirect 3lement is rubbish.
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3. April 2008 @ 19:24 |
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3.0ghz and stable? no way to get it any faster?
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3. April 2008 @ 20:53 |
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i got mine to 3.2 but it wasnt completely stable. atm i am running at 3 and it is awesome with games.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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3. April 2008 @ 20:58 |
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I mean does it run programs that are like total memory hogs? Like maya (3d rendering program) and is the mobo good? the guy says the bios are not that great. And also does the mobo or chip come with a cpu cooler? Does the setup get really hot? sorry for all the questions. thnx for your time :)
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3. April 2008 @ 21:13 |
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yes it will run those applications but not as well as a quad core. the mobo i listed is great. i am using it right now. the overclocking options are good and my system is really fast. when you buy the cpu it will come with a cooler. i have mine overclocked using the stock cooler and it gets up to 60c.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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3. April 2008 @ 21:38 |
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3. April 2008 @ 21:53 |
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that case should work fine.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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3. April 2008 @ 21:55 |
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ok now that we got all that out of the way know any good freeware programs to overclock. I have cpucool but it doesnt save settings.
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3. April 2008 @ 21:59 |
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for your cpu just use the settings in the bios. for a graphics card use atitool or riva tuner.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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4. April 2008 @ 05:59 |
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The E2160 can only just make it a bit above 3Ghz, with some intelligent tweaks you could get it stable at 3.15Ghz but no further. It only starts at 1.8 remember!
I use an E4300, which is essentially the same CPU with more cache (that doesn't actually make a whole lot of difference I assure you) at 3.15Ghz and it is superb for gaming.
The CPU will come with its own cooler, but to get it to 3Ghz and above you'll need an aftermarket one (krj, you could probably pull your 3.2Ghz overclock off if you bought a freezer 7 pro, they're only cheap, 60C is too much for an overclocked CPU). The Freezer 7 Pro is an effective CPU cooler that mounts in the same simple way as the normal cooler does, and does a very good job for the price.
Typically, we recommend using newegg around here because of their vastly better customer service, so link to a case there:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146026
You don't use programs to overclock a CPU, you use the BIOS. Software CPU overclocking = bad. You use software to overclock a graphics card, but not a CPU.
You haven't stated which graphics card and power supply you're going with. First of all, GET A DECENT POWER SUPPLY. That's very important. The number of watts isn't a huge concern (500W is enough to power almost anything) but it has to be a decent brand, so no Rosewill, EZCool etc. crap. Get a Corsair VX unit at the very least.
If you're getting an nvidia graphics card, use Rivatuner to overclock it. If ATI, use the catalyst control center's overdrive facility.
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4. April 2008 @ 18:08 |
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My intel i have now is locked from the bios. is there anyway to unlock it? Like i can get in but the place were i overclock is grey and i cant get in to change it.
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4. April 2008 @ 18:40 |
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I doubt it, Intel's own boards can't be overclocked.
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4. April 2008 @ 20:43 |
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I just got all the stuff for this project you guys suggested :) i will tell you how it goes after i get all the stuff. probably monday. for now thnx for your help
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5. April 2008 @ 01:21 |
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5. April 2008 @ 02:38 |
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The power supply you listed is cheap. you should get a nice name brand unit. The graphics card you chose will be fine for running aero or watching movies but you wont be playing any games with that. if you dont want to play games then you should get this psu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
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5. April 2008 @ 08:36 |
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Yeah, that's a crap PSU. You should replace that before anything bad happens, and it WILL happen.
The graphics card is very weak but if you're not a hardcore gamer it'll be alright.
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5. April 2008 @ 18:02 |
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MGR (Micro Gaming Rig) .|. Intel Q6600 @ 3.45GHz .|. Asus P35 P5K-E/WiFi .|. 4GB 1066MHz Geil Black Dragon RAM .|. Samsung F60 SSD .|. Corsair H50-1 Cooler .|. Sapphire 4870 512MB .|. Lian Li PC-A70B .|. Be Queit P7 Dark Power Pro 850W PSU .|. 24" 1920x1200 DGM (MVA Panel) .|. 24" 1920x1080 Dell (TN Panel) .|. This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 5. April 2008 @ 18:03
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5. April 2008 @ 18:05 |
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The StealthXStreams are better units than the GameXStream, still a little fluctuant, but better. I usually recommend the Corsair units in their place though due to the longevity and extra connectors.
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5. April 2008 @ 18:23 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
The StealthXStreams are better units than the GameXStream, still a little fluctuant, but better. I usually recommend the Corsair units in their place though due to the longevity and extra connectors.
as would i, but lookign at his original budget for his PSU, this would be the lowest i personally would buy.
MGR (Micro Gaming Rig) .|. Intel Q6600 @ 3.45GHz .|. Asus P35 P5K-E/WiFi .|. 4GB 1066MHz Geil Black Dragon RAM .|. Samsung F60 SSD .|. Corsair H50-1 Cooler .|. Sapphire 4870 512MB .|. Lian Li PC-A70B .|. Be Queit P7 Dark Power Pro 850W PSU .|. 24" 1920x1200 DGM (MVA Panel) .|. 24" 1920x1080 Dell (TN Panel) .|.
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5. April 2008 @ 18:28 |
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5. April 2008 @ 18:35 |
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MGR (Micro Gaming Rig) .|. Intel Q6600 @ 3.45GHz .|. Asus P35 P5K-E/WiFi .|. 4GB 1066MHz Geil Black Dragon RAM .|. Samsung F60 SSD .|. Corsair H50-1 Cooler .|. Sapphire 4870 512MB .|. Lian Li PC-A70B .|. Be Queit P7 Dark Power Pro 850W PSU .|. 24" 1920x1200 DGM (MVA Panel) .|. 24" 1920x1080 Dell (TN Panel) .|.
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5. April 2008 @ 18:43 |
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you dumbass, you copied the text of the link and not the link itself! lol
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5. April 2008 @ 19:13 |
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loool
and its dumbarse (we are brit xD)
i jsut realised when i clicked on it.
MGR (Micro Gaming Rig) .|. Intel Q6600 @ 3.45GHz .|. Asus P35 P5K-E/WiFi .|. 4GB 1066MHz Geil Black Dragon RAM .|. Samsung F60 SSD .|. Corsair H50-1 Cooler .|. Sapphire 4870 512MB .|. Lian Li PC-A70B .|. Be Queit P7 Dark Power Pro 850W PSU .|. 24" 1920x1200 DGM (MVA Panel) .|. 24" 1920x1080 Dell (TN Panel) .|.
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