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12. April 2008 @ 09:00 |
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Originally posted by ZoSoIV:
OH Mort hows it coming? lol
just waiting on another 4 in 3 device module and some 120mm antec tricools. I might go ahead and fire it up in the meantime. lots I could be doing while waiting on parts (load XP Pro and all my programs and software).
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12. April 2008 @ 11:14 |
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Originally posted by Mort81:
Originally posted by ZoSoIV:
OH Mort hows it coming? lol
just waiting on another 4 in 3 device module and some 120mm antec tricools. I might go ahead and fire it up in the meantime. lots I could be doing while waiting on parts (load XP Pro and all my programs and software).
Atta boy!!! Let the kid in you out! :D I don't see how you've waited this long Morty.... I would have had it running with just the RAM, mobo, and cpu drooling to see what it would do. hehehe. j/k.... NOT possible but I love this STUFF!!!! :D
again... good luck to you....
.....gm
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12. April 2008 @ 12:48 |
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OK, heres a few links to give an idea of the mancave where I'm now sat.
I will need a small electric heater or similar during the cold winter months but in the hot humid summer this area is perfect.
Basement area before construction
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...es/PICT0013.jpg
The bench rests on the smooth shelf you see coming from the rocky wall , about 3 feet (thats a meter for you Sam LOL) off the floor.
After on the left side
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...es/PICT0071.jpg
After on the right side
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...es/PICT0070.jpg
Notice the power outlets on both sides of the bench, EACH has it own 20Amp connection to the main, not just one breaker split in two.
Filled with toys
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...es/PICT0093.jpg
Finished build with full Armor tower
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...es/PICT0095.jpg
Picture of how dirty my first clients machine was before I fixed it
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/m...files/dirty.jpg
Now, for benching my new machine...
I havent had time to research this problem (my bands doing a show tonight) only had this build up for a little over a day now. I've read somewhere before about having problems with Startup settings and flaky BIOS controls on some Gigabyte boards and I may be experiencing them. It could be my complete lack of familiarity with this new setup having bit my teeth on a few Asus boards. Anyway anytime I've made any change in settings it doesnt "stick". I havent even done anything major, just enough to try and get my settings to be at normal speeds. These may help explain...
Note speed and multi here, 
It is showing 8x multi at stock 2.66 speed in BIOS
Heres the mobo showing newest BIOS revision
And my Memory is PC2-8500 C5 Corsair Dominator, probably shouldnt run like these speeds..
Any links to help or words of wisdom on the performance issues are appreciated.
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12. April 2008 @ 13:51 |
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The first picture is due to speed stepping - and under load the multi will go back to 8x. This is the CPU EIST Function option in the BIOS I believe and is set to enabled as default.
As for the RAM you'll need to set the timings manually to get the "rated" timings - this is described on page 53 of your manual. You need to set the DRAM timing Selectable to manual and then also change all of the individual timings for the next four settings below this option. You may also need to adjust up the voltage to accomplish these timings.
Dont forget to save and exit and not just exit ;)
If its not saving after that it could be a dodgy battery.
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12. April 2008 @ 14:07 |
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Mort, with Thermalright Ultra-120 am i going to need more fans than the Antec 900 has stock?
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sammorris how does your freind has his step up with the Thermalright Ultra-120 and his Antec 900?
nice build/pics there Deadrum33 hope you get youe setting ok
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12. April 2008 @ 14:17 |
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Thanks Pepp and ZOSO, I remembered what you said about the power setting Pepp after you mentioned it of course. It didnt change the display in CPU-Z but I loaded SandraSoft after and everything reported OK on that so maybe its a glitch with a new chip for CPU-Z?
I used the same method (F10 to save, press Y to confirm, then ENTER) to save that CPU EIST setting (and it stuck) as I did when I tried to set the memory timings that didnt stick. I'll have to play around some more tomorrow I guess.
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12. April 2008 @ 14:26 |
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Deadrum33, let us know how that CPU works out and what it OCs to
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12. April 2008 @ 14:27 |
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Pepp77,
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The first picture is due to speed stepping - and under load the multi will go back to 8x. This is the CPU EIST Function option in the BIOS I believe and is set to enabled as default.
He has C1E enabled which cuts the multi to 6x at idle. EIST (Speedstep) should be turned off also!
Best Regards,
Russ
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12. April 2008 @ 16:42 |
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ZoSoIV,
you will need a fan for the TR ultra 120 extreme. I went with a sythe SFF21F 120mm.
Oh and BTW, I am on my new rig right now.
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12. April 2008 @ 17:03 |
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Deadrum33,
On a GigaByte MB, you have to hit Ctrl + F1 to be able to change the bus speeds or the memory settings and save them. Just hit Ctrl + F1 at the first setup screen, make your changes and then they will stick!
Best Regards,
Russ
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12. April 2008 @ 17:39 |
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Originally posted by Mort81:
ZoSoIV,
you will need a fan for the TR ultra 120 extreme. I went with a sythe SFF21F 120mm.
Oh and BTW, I am on my new rig right now.
so i just can replace the side fan thats on the Antec 900 with the TR ultra 120 extreme?
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12. April 2008 @ 17:42 |
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I'm not sure what that post means. A side fan isn't really that necessary for the 900, but having a fan on your CPU cooler is quite important to get air forced through the fins (sure there's plenty of ambient airflow but you need pressure to get it through the heatsink)
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12. April 2008 @ 17:50 |
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Originally posted by theonejrs:
Deadrum33,
On a GigaByte MB, you have to hit Ctrl + F1 to be able to change the bus speeds or the memory settings and save them. Just hit Ctrl + F1 at the first setup screen, make your changes and then they will stick!
Best Regards,
Russ
Ive heard this before but I didnt need to.
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12. April 2008 @ 18:07 |
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ZoSoIV, if you have a 120mm fan in the side of you 900, then yes you can stick that on the TR Ultra 120.
Mort, glad you got it running already! Are you going to run any benches?
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12. April 2008 @ 18:17 |
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Mort, glad you got it running already! Are you going to run any benches?
no not for a while. I'll be loading in software for a while yet. It's gonna stay at stock 3.0ghz for a couple weeks until it gets good n broke in. this mobo is LOADED with features.
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12. April 2008 @ 19:21 |
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Originally posted by abuzar1:
ZoSoIV, if you have a 120mm fan in the side of you 900, then yes you can stick that on the TR Ultra 120
I can't remember what size fan on the side of my Antec 900,I will check, thanks for the info
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12. April 2008 @ 22:09 |
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Hey guys, i need an answer pretty quickly. I used ASUS Update with i think the newset 1012 BIOS. It did the 3 bars fine and then asked me to Restart. I did and before it brought up the p5k-e logo it just turned off and im now faced with a monitor goining in and out searching for a signal and the PC powered on.
What do i do?
Shut it down and switch it back on?
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12. April 2008 @ 22:14 |
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Greg16,
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What do i do?
Shut it down and switch it back on?
Try turning off the power supply and remove the plug, then let it sit for a few minutes. If that doesn't work, pull the CMOS battery for a couple of minutes and short the CMOS jumpers for a few seconds, before you re-install the battery. Hopefully you didn't frag the bios chip or it's RMA time!
Best Regards,
Russ
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12. April 2008 @ 22:18 |
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So turn the power supply off first?
Not bother with switching PC off?
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12. April 2008 @ 22:46 |
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Greg16,
No, just shut it down by the power supply switch and pull the power cord out of the PS for about 5 minutes!! Damn near drove me crazy the first time it happened to me. I thought I had blown it up! LOL!!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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14. April 2008 @ 16:58 |
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I'm a little upset. A week after I buy a brand new CPU, theres a sale at the same place for $50 off an online order!!! http://www.microcenter.com/single_produc...duct_id=0286543
There are more sales on other items but they had the nerve to send me an email advertising it a week after I purchase it!!! I know it was a robot spamming all the names on their customers list, but still it shows my luck.
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14. April 2008 @ 17:01 |
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It's happened to all of us at some point, it's something you have to get used to...
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14. April 2008 @ 18:51 |
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Deadrum ..... LOL.
I did that with a psu one time BUT it was the next day. They had another $10 off of a great price already. lol. I wrote them an email saying they really hurt my feelings and inquired if they could extend the price to me since it was only 24hrs since they sold the psu to me. lol. NO!! was their answer since I NEVER received an email from them about it. :P
OK all these folks with "new" builds.... How's things going and do you have any "stock" benchies yet?? ;)
....gm
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14. April 2008 @ 19:36 |
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I havent really messed with anything since my last plea for help LOL.
I did use theonejrs advice and turned off the CPU's energy features but thats about it. I will go back and play with the <CTRL>+<F1> settings later, I read that it opened advanced settings in the mobo manual but really havent moved anything else yet.
Any particular programs bench you want to see at stock??? :)
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14. April 2008 @ 19:47 |
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I have another question. Since I don't have any conductive paint and I don't feel like using solder on this motherboard I didn't do the vdrop mod.
What's more important, the voltage you set in you BIOS or the one the CPU is actually getting. When I set it to 1.5 in the BIOS then it's about 1.45, 1.46 in Everest. Is it safe to increase voltage to the point where it's 1.5 in everest?
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