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27. June 2008 @ 15:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@mort
he actually has his at 4.2ghz and as for the ambient temps i dont know. he also has a nzxt case i dont know which one for sure. his vcore is a lower tha nmine i know that also. he only has his at 1.31v i have mine at 1.3625.

speaking of that. is the vdrop something to worry about. setting it higher and only running at a lower setting?
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27. June 2008 @ 15:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That's it then, with a Vcore that low it's understandable how his temps are so low. I'm dumbfounded he's got to 4.2Ghz on only 1.31V though, that's incredible - that's what it set in the BIOS or what he sees off everest/speedfan?



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CAN'T FIND any Scythe S-Flex at newegg listed under Manufacturer:
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Originally posted by rick5446:
CAN'T FIND any Scythe S-Flex at newegg listed under Manufacturer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcom...N82E16835185006

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I FOUND THIS, so I guess I'll order it, its got the lowest noise level 8.7 dBA
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D 120mm Case Fan $12.99+5.99 Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185004
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The 8.7dBA is bull - it's actually 20dB. Be advised that fan is for pure silence, and not for good airflow - if it's a replacement fan, it will have a negative impact on performance. The SFF21E is a low noise fan that gives average airflow, the SFF21F is a tolerable noise fan that produces well above average airflow.



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27. June 2008 @ 16:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I would go with this instead. the shipping should be less too if you choose supersaver shipping.

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I forget, is this an upgrade or an extra? If it's an upgrade he would surely want the SFF21F...



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Originally posted by krj15489:
if you change it to 1:1 you will be underclocking your memory. that would set the value in the dram box at 266, then double the number that to get the actual speed of the ram. so if you set it to 1:1 you memory will be at 533mhz. if you set it at 1:2 it will be at 1066mhz.

edit: i just noticed i messed up my math. the memory in a 1:1 would be 533mhz. 266 x 2 = 533.
Nice one, the maths sort of makes sense now; i've just put the BIOS back to 1:2 and rebooted so that's the last time i'll need to mooch in the BIOS.

Cincyrob - very good work on the OC fella, glad to see you've got past the troublesome PC blues.

Anyone - i see Mort's put a nice pic of his pc there, how about some of you help a few of us revive the "Where are you sat" thread, let's see some pics of the pc's y'all are always talking about ? :)

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sorry. I meant this one

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Heh, no credit to who set the ball rolling for that one? :P



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is this the one U ment
Cooler Master Y720CCD-25K1-GP 120mm Silent Case Fan 110CFM 16dBA
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27. June 2008 @ 16:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
LOL!
110CFM at 16dB. Man, that'd be the day!

A 120mm fan that pushes 110CFM will be around 45dB.



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sammorris. Just copied what I read
http://www.svc.com/sy-fan-sff21f.html
Have U got a suggestion on a fan
This is my pick so far
Scythe SFF21F 120mm S-Flex Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan 3-Pin 64CFM 28dBA $22.12

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Heh - their credit, click on the page and they explain:
Originally posted by svc:
Allows up to 110CFM in high performance mode and a very low 16.5dBA in silent mode
Even so, that fan will be pushing 21dB in silent mode, not 16.5.



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Originally posted by sammorris:
That's it then, with a Vcore that low it's understandable how his temps are so low. I'm dumbfounded he's got to 4.2Ghz on only 1.31V though, that's incredible - that's what it set in the BIOS or what he sees off everest/speedfan?
thats what i seen on his screen shot of everest, with his temps
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You say he's using a Rampage? He might have the load line balance on like Marty has.



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sam would you mind giving pics of the motherboard side of the case?



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Originally posted by creaky:

Anyone - i see Mort's put a nice pic of his pc there, how about some of you help a few of us revive the "Where are you sat" thread, let's see some pics of the pc's y'all are always talking about ? :)

here's my latest contribution - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump....4120383


I'm waiting til after my birthday so I can include a monitor if I get one (yeah right, it'll be there). :P


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edit: misunderstanding.



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Originally posted by cincyrob:
@mort
he actually has his at 4.2ghz and as for the ambient temps i dont know. he also has a nzxt case i dont know which one for sure. his vcore is a lower tha nmine i know that also. he only has his at 1.31v i have mine at 1.3625.
that is incedible and helps to explain the low temps. is it stable there? any screenshots of OCCT? my cpu isn't near that OC friendly. I had it at 1.35v but had to bump it to 1.36v for stability reasons. my temps are fine but I just don't want to up the vcore anymore.

I just about ordered a Q9450 from microcenter for $299.99 until I found out they charge sales tax. turns out I can get it from newegg for just a couple dollars more. I'm gonna hold of a bit yet. I'll probably pull the trigger when it gets down to $319 + free shipping.

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For once a price that's about on par with ours. The Q9450s are typically £205+delivery. Add UK VAT to the egg's price for the chip and you get £195.



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Originally posted by Mort81:
Originally posted by cincyrob:
@mort
he actually has his at 4.2ghz and as for the ambient temps i dont know. he also has a nzxt case i dont know which one for sure. his vcore is a lower tha nmine i know that also. he only has his at 1.31v i have mine at 1.3625.
that is incedible and helps to explain the low temps. is it stable there? any screenshots of OCCT? my cpu isn't near that OC friendly. I had it at 1.35v but had to bump it to 1.36v for stability reasons. my temps are fine but I just don't want to up the vcore anymore.

I just about ordered a Q9450 from microcenter for $299.99 until I found out they charge sales tax. turns out I can get it from newegg for just a couple dollars more. I'm gonna hold of a bit yet. I'll probably pull the trigger when it gets down to $319 + free shipping.

the only thing i seen that he showed me was a screen shot of everest. showing his temps at idle and load. and the vcore along with the rest of his volts ect... i dont know if its photoshoped or what. i can only go buy what he/some tells me is the truth. i figure if ya have to lie about something on the internet you got problems....lol


Mort
i got a buddy over at microcenter i can see if he can get me a discount on the Q9450....lol
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Hey Russ for a cheap little toss around board for 50.00 theASUS M2V-Mx board works well with that AM2 processor.
Mort your link isn't working for me.

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