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Inbntly
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6. March 2008 @ 18:06 |
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Ok so I think I put it in right it seems like it fits, the manual from the mobo tells me to push down slightly in the middle of the metal part and then begin to close to the pin.. should I do this and lock the pin before I put the grease on to attach the heatsink? Also when I attempt to lock the pin it seems like it gets really tight, I don't want to break anything in it.. I think I have it in right
In the top left corner and the bottom left there are two little notches it seems to fit perfectly around which is why I think its in right.. I'm just afraid to apply too much pressure.
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6. March 2008 @ 18:12 |
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Don't youch the CPU itself. Hold down the metal part that goes on top and then close it with that lever thingy. Don't worry, it takes some pressure. Then just apply the paste.
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6. March 2008 @ 18:13 |
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It takes a firm push to get that shut, don't worry too much about it. As long as the CPU easily slot in the right place without needing any force then you're set. Shut that, then apply the thermal grease.
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Inbntly
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6. March 2008 @ 18:31 |
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Originally posted by abuzar1:
Yeah it's there to conduct heat from the CPU to the heatsink so it cools better.
Put a little bit(not too much, if you put too much it will trap the heat) on the CPU and put the Heatsink on top.
Look here for instructions.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appinstr...cap.pdf
Ok In the instructions that I'm reading from the site it shows that all I need to do is put a thin line of the arctic silver compound in the middle of the heatspreader.. The only reason I'm hesitant is because I have seen and heard of people taking something and spreading a very thin layer over the entire surface of the heatspreader? Should I just listen to the instructions, or what do you all do?
A big plus though is that I was able to close the pin without hurting anything and I know its in place :D
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6. March 2008 @ 18:50 |
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Just do what the instructions say, the heatsink will spread out the paste just fine.
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Inbntly
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6. March 2008 @ 19:32 |
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ok I'm installing the PSU, and Everything fits ok.. but when I get to the part of screwing it in the back.. there are 2 different sets of screws.. and something that looks almost like a pin with thread on one side of it.. and also with the package with all the pieces I had some really awkward ones:
Now are these just things the company where I bought my case from (Cooler Master) adds to the package in case one might need one?
And should I just try and see if any of the screws fit, and whichever does best use those? I don't see anywhere where it tells me what hardware to use where.. Thanks again.
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6. March 2008 @ 22:08 |
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Inbntly: The thin layer is how you USED to have to do it with small-heatspreader CPUs. In the modern age you can just put a line there and let heat do the rest, that's the current preferred method.
I didn't use half the stuff that came with my Server's case, and half of what I had left over looked like that. The ring I believe is used for electromagnetic shielding on cables if you run them through it. The sticky backed plastic is for use with whatever you so choose.
Only use what you need, manufacturers often provide extra.
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Inbntly
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7. March 2008 @ 16:08 |
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I figured that they would send extra, just some of them looked completely out of place so I thought I'd ask about them. Everything well I'd say about 80% of everything is going well. I remember hearing that since I have all the new hardware in my computer that I should reinstall my OS. Would this be an issue with getting my computer to start up?
Also I was talking to my friend about only having room for my Dvd-rom, and my floppy drive as far as ribbons are concerned I think there called (the long wide and thin things with connectors on each end. Well I think since my HDD isn't a SATA drive is why we ran into it, but I have my dvd-rom, and my Hard drive plugged into the same one. He said that it would work best if I made my harddrive slave instead of master. I know he is computer literate for the most part so I trusted him.. but feel kind of un easy. Would this have changed anything?
Lastly I have most of the of my usbs plugged into the motherboard because of the 4 slots open, if I do not have the stuff that came with the mobo installed yet would it cause them to not function properly? Whenever I boot up the computer It just goes to a screen where it says There might have been a change in hardware or software, how do you want to restart windows? Well when it gets to that point my keyboard or mouse doesn't work.. and it continues(after trying to start windows) to keep re-starting. I attempted putting in the CD that came with the mobo.. but even If I try to go to anything on the CD, using the "f" keys, the same things happen with my keyboard and mouse..
Could all of this be from something that I might have plugged in wrong? I figured since there straight into the mobo that it wouldn't the reason.
The only other thing that I know isn't working properly so far is the reset button, Also I haven't tried to see if the 2 usb ports in the front are functioning..
Thanks again!
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7. March 2008 @ 16:12 |
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Whether or not you can use your existing install of windows with significant new hardware is not something you can ever 100% predict. Generally, Windows seems to get cross if you change your chipset manufacturer. If you stick with the same brand as you had before, often you can get away with it, but not always.
If you don't have any luck, you will be wise to keep a copy of windows on CD to hand and a spare blank partition on a hard drive.
As far as IDE connectors go, I always used to make my hard drives master and let the Opticals be slave, but I haven't used IDE hard drives for nearly two years.
As for your last issue, I'm not quite sure what you mean, could you clarify?
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Inbntly
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7. March 2008 @ 16:30 |
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Ok thank you about the part with the OS I'll see what happens when I re-install it.
About the last part with the usb ports. My motherboard in the back where you would plug in your monitor and has a keyboard/mouse port.. has 4 usb ports. I have everything like my mouse, keyboard, and speakers plugged into those. I thought since they are plugged into the mobo, that them not functioning properly when windows boots isn't because of usb ports. Am I wrong, and could it be another issue I'm not sure of?
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7. March 2008 @ 16:56 |
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Well, you need to install the "chipset drivers" for your motherboard. they'll be on the CD that came with it.
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Inbntly
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7. March 2008 @ 17:08 |
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Ok I'll be able to tell you a little clearer when I get home about what different things I can do on the CD, I'm at work right now. But would you happen to know what that would be under in the menus?
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7. March 2008 @ 22:54 |
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it should be labelled chipset drivers, or "USB2 driver", specifically.
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8. March 2008 @ 16:20 |
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just install all necessary drivers, then it should be fine.
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Inbntly
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9. March 2008 @ 18:40 |
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Ok Its up and running, the only problem was that I think since I was in the BIOS and what not the usb plugs wouldn't work.. I found an older mouse with a normal plug-in and borrowed my friends keyboard that had the normal plug-in. After that and finding a windows xp CD, I installed it and everything seems to be running smoothly.
The only thing I noticed was under system in my control panel.. it states that I am running 3.5G of RAM. Is this accurate? If so what could be causing this? The only thing that I have noticed that isn't working is my reset switch, and the 2 LED's in the front for the reset LED, and the Power LED.
I installed WoW on my computer and started up my account again and noticed that it runs much faster, also a little game called Audiosurf that I have I can run at max detail with x8 anti Aliasing, and is quite a visual experience.. I couldn't even run it with advanced graphics on the old PC.
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10. March 2008 @ 09:05 |
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3.5GB is correct, that's the maximum that 32-bit windows can read, not the full 4GB.
Audiosurf rocks! It's a really enjoyable game, if rather more graphically demanding than it should be!
The reset switch and LEDs are probably just connected in the wrong place, or the wrong way round. Check your motherboard manual for the right connections for them. The coloured wire is positive, the white wire is negative.
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