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The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition
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28. April 2009 @ 09:38 |
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No, you just have a low rail on it. That voltage is lower than what the TX650 usually puts out. Just as a check, have you used any other program to test / can you check voltages in the BIOS?
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28. April 2009 @ 10:07 |
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no i havent used anyhting else. but i do know different version of everst shows my volts different. one of the older versions wouldnt even show my volts for this board.
here is orthos and everst same numbers
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28. April 2009 @ 12:56 |
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Sam,
I realize I could be going overkill on a PSU, but 1)I dont like the thought of Not enough power. 2)I could easily add more HDD's later.
You do know im running 4 HDD's, and 6 ODD's, as well as multiple USB connections? Disconnecting one of the HDD's had a fairly significant effect on the 12V value. Im pretty disappointed with this PSU! I will no longer endorse OCZ!!! They're gonna receive a bad egg!
I have no interest in going green. Im power hungry as they come. :D
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28. April 2009 @ 13:07 |
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Originally posted by omegaman7:
Sam,
I realize I could be going overkill on a PSU
You are. And i believe Sam is (still) going to pains to explain that to you :)
Originally posted by omegaman7:
I dont like the thought of Not enough power.
But it doesn't look like you're in danger of needing more power, now or later :)
Originally posted by omegaman7:
You do know im running 4 HDD's, and 6 ODD's, as well as multiple USB connections? Disconnecting one of the HDD's had a fairly significant effect on the 12V value.
And ?. :)
Graphics wise i am running a pants low powered graphics card, but i am running 6 internal HDD's, 3 internal ODD's, 6 ODD's via USB and 9 HDD's via USB. All from a lowly Corsair HX 620W PSU. I've no idea how to measure PSU draw but Sam's roughly calculated my output before and it's a fraction of the 620Watts.
(obviously USB powered stuff takes some juice to run however external HDD's and ODD's with their own power are mostly using external power so the USB power draw should be minimal)
Originally posted by omegaman7:
I have no interest in going green. Im power hungry as they come. :D
Fair enough that you want more power, but you keep posting that you need more power
/offtopic - yesterday i found someone else here at AD with your enthusiastic posting style but i'll bet i can't remember the link, i'll have a look
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28. April 2009 @ 13:29 |
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btw dont discount OCZ due to one problem :)
why if we did that im sure there wont be any manufacturers to by from again :D
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28. April 2009 @ 13:38 |
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A 580W PSU, when converted to a single-rail with a handy bit of soldering, can run 16 Seagate HDDs, which use more power than any other brand.
That's not even a good 580W either, it was a Hiper Type-R.
What you don't seem to realise is that having a stupid power supply does not result in environmental damage at all, it's just throwing money away.
Not only can you run your system on a 650W TX, you can add another GTX260, add four more HDDs, throw some cold cathode lights in, a few extra DVD burners, maybe a handful more USB devices, overclock your CPU even further, and still have room to spare.
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28. April 2009 @ 13:47 |
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I dont take coincidences lightly guys. When I overclocked, my 12V value dropped, what ever the error prime 95 reported, a core completely cutout. And the 12V stabilized. increasing the CPU power did not help. IT SHOULD HAVE. Increasing the CPU power caused the 12V value to drop even more and error quicker.
I need sufficient power for both my hungry 260GTX and my PhenomII.
Now how wrong does this sound? Buy the 620HX (3 18Amp rails), to replace a 700W (4 18Amp rails). And I say again, this PSU has REALLY left a bad taste in my mouth. Cause I dont doubt that the Corsair is better! But it still bothers me looking at those facts. Companies shouldn't be allowed to exaggerate their equipment!!!
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28. April 2009 @ 14:01 |
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Because your 700W GameXStream is a 400W PSU. It's perfectly logical to go from a 400W PSU to a 620W PSU.
Yes, the PSU is at fault, but that's not because the wattage isn't high enough, it's because the PSU isn't as powerful as it says it is. Corsairs ARE.
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28. April 2009 @ 14:04 |
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Could you please explain how its 400W instead of 700.
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28. April 2009 @ 14:11 |
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Originally posted by omegaman7:
Could you please explain how its 400W instead of 700.
enlighten us sam :)
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28. April 2009 @ 14:13 |
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It would be MOST appreciated. :D
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28. April 2009 @ 14:38 |
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It's a rough figure I picked out of the air, but it's the sort of thing most PSUs do. They'll only go as far as x figure and then they'll become unstable, and a bit further they'll shut down. The 1010W GameXStream shut down at 700W, so it's most likely 650W max. I applied the same maths to the 700W GameXStream. Granted, it doesn't really work like that, but suffice to say the maximum wattage output of the 700W OCZ is less than that of a 620 or 650W Corsair, so despite the label, it's still a more powerful unit.
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28. April 2009 @ 14:59 |
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or its a faulty unit, and other OCZ units are good ie estuansis.
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28. April 2009 @ 15:29 |
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Correction, StealthXStream units are good. Not the GameXStreams.
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28. April 2009 @ 17:44 |
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Originally posted by cincyrob:
hey guys i just got me a nice shiney P4 3.0ghz cpu my work was tossing a bunch of old towers well not a bunch but 3 of them. 2 p3's and this P4 i didnt want to mess with the P3's. they took all the cool stuff out of the tower only the mobo and cpu's were left.
they said if i wanted anything out of there i could have it. i didnt have any tools t oget the mobo. but i will tonight...lol it is a gigabyte mobo in it. it still looks pretty good shape wise. how can i find out any info on this CPU other than trying to run it?
here is the info off of the heat spreader.
Pentium 4
3.00ghz/1m/800/04a
sl7pu china
5505b173
and at the bottom i guess would be the serial#
n3452048
a1060
any ideas?
how much better is a P4 3.0ghz compare to a celeron D 2.93ghz?
if that board is still any good how hard is it to find drivers for a board
I c you (Sanford & Son) Freddy G...One mans junk is another mans treasure 4 sure hey there nothing wrong with a 370 socket P3...I had many in my day...I had 1 oc'd a alittle...
Lite-on 24X Model iHAS324-08 will be here tomorrow can wait to see how it burns:) it's coming from Russ's State in Cali order it last friday from the egg
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29. April 2009 @ 07:43 |
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ok guys i got this mobo here. i cant seem to find any info on it.other than some forums talking about it. anyone ever have one?
GIGABYTE GA-81915P Duo Pro
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29. April 2009 @ 13:04 |
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29. April 2009 @ 13:14 |
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Amazingly, that board is laid out almost identically to my server's EP31-DS3L. All it's missing is the third PCIe 1x slot at the top, and the fact it has two IDEs.
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29. April 2009 @ 13:40 |
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Quote:
or its a faulty unit, and other OCZ units are good ie estuansis.
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Correction, StealthXStream units are good. Not the GameXStreams.
True. The GameXStreams are decent-ish but lacking in power compared to like rated designs from other manufacturers. They would be much better PSUs IMO if they'd actually rate them accurately. The 700W GameXStream has the exact same internal layout as my 600W StealthXStream. But the StealthXStream 600W actually shuts down at about 660W so I can safely say it's a good unit. It even handles my HD4870s in Crossfire without issue or extra noise. I would put it at a comparable level of quality and power to my 620HX. OCZ has been slipping lately but they can still release a good product.
I also have no faults with the 4GB of OCZ Platinum RAM in my dual core box. The rig OC'd just fine with no complaints from the memory. And no dead sticks after 3-ish months in my machine and 6 months in another OC'd machine before that.
I won't knock OCZ until I see bad hardware. And so far, having worked on several rigs with OCZ stuff in them, I haven't found any bad components. They're alright by me.
Agreed though that high end(700W+) PSUs are better left to companies like Corsair, Zalman, and PC P&C.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
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29. April 2009 @ 13:44 |
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The ModXStream PSUs seem to be getting good reviews, but I'll stay away from the RAM until I stop seeing quality issues.
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29. April 2009 @ 14:35 |
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Some of the RAM is a bit dubious, agreed. But most of what I've seen works just fine.
I especially like their 4GB Fatal1ty Edition PC6400 kit. It's priced well with the same timings as my Platinum. Not to mention it looks cool XD I have recommended it to friends and they are quite happy with it.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
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29. April 2009 @ 17:53 |
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This is a Greensman case here that's first name that came to mind when...I saw it this is a Modifyer here for sure for better air flow...:)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144045
I think this is'nt bad looking case with a little modifying done to it make the top a 120 or 140 fan port exhaust and make the side clear panel two 120's cut out and slap a 120 in the front:)
enjoy building...
i like this boy 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144181
Originally posted by cincyrob:
ok guys i got this mobo here. i cant seem to find any info on it.other than some forums talking about it. anyone ever have one?
GIGABYTE GA-81915P Duo Pro
hey i see it takes 533/400 ram slap some Skill on it for 28.00 bucks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231018
it has a good review and a pretty high voltage limit and runs tight at 4-4-4-12...just adding my thought for some ram you might like mushkin instead...some dont like the skill that much but it's been great 4 me:)but i think the lowest mushkin goes is 667 Quote me if...I'm wrong somebody...
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29. April 2009 @ 18:58 |
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Ugh, all of the controversial looks, none of the cooling or build quality.
You'll never see me with an Apevia case, the cheap ones are exactly that, and the expensive ones aren't anywhere near as well built as they should be for the price. That Telstar's more expensive than a HAF!
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29. April 2009 @ 20:37 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Ugh, all of the controversial looks, none of the cooling or build quality.
You'll never see me with an Apevia case, the cheap ones are exactly that, and the expensive ones aren't anywhere near as well built as they should be for the price. That Telstar's more expensive than a HAF!
don't matter to me as long as it holds the parts that....i put in it and keeps them cool if not...I can modify it so it Will keep them cool 4 sure...Quote:
and the expensive ones aren't anywhere near as well built as they should be for the price.
is that due to the type of medal that used to build the case? or you saying that it looks like reynolds wrap inside...lol does'nt a thinner medal hold lesser heat then a heaver one? I see you like to spend big bucks on certain parts:) me as well mine is in cooling the case fans & heatsinks I like big heatsinks and fans you quote me everytime on my choice of heatsinks that you would'en spend that type of money on...My favorite are cooler masters they work well for me for the longest time...i remember cincy had the ac freezer 7 on his rig and his temps where kinda high then he turned around a slapped the cm 92mm Hyper tx2 back on and the temps dropped 5 degrees what's that telling you? the hyper was cooling better thats due to fan size and rpm's and cfm..hmm as for the HAF well design case it has alot options for the fans setup and the water cooler also..I can't knock that case at all well built...I just like taking something simply and modifying it to make it diffrent it's not how your car Looks but it's how it runs...sam i like you rigs and i know you spended a nice piece change to build them but each of us build on what we like and need out of are systems and we can afford...
enjoy building...
well boys the lite-on 24 was on my bed waiting for me when i came home from work to install it:)
I'll spend the $30 bucks for it to help the economy to grow and keep newegg rolling if I like it may pick up another the greenman's has started a burner junkie here...lol
1st scan will be over on the scan thread
out the box...
came in good rapping and packed nice all the way from california Russville.usa
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