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Updating PC Parts
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victor14
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24. February 2009 @ 18:25 |
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Here are the following specification of my system:
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage II Extreme
RAM: 6 GB
CPU: i7 920 3.2GHZ (Overclocked)
Cooler: V1 AX
HDD: 500GB
PSU: 500 Watts
Video Card: EAH4870X2
Sound Card: SupremeFX X-FI
OS: Vista Home Premium 32-Bit
Are there any parts I should upgrade for a better benchmarking score, more stability and a better gaming performance?
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ddp
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24. February 2009 @ 18:35 |
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motherboard will see the 6gig of ram but 32bit windows will not.
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victor14
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24. February 2009 @ 18:44 |
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I went into the system settings and it says 6.00GB of RAM.
Also, I currently have the i7 920 CPU, what are the correct and stable settings to overclock this cpu to 3.8 or maybe 4.0GHZ?
I also have a V1 AX Thermaltake cooler installed.
And I currently have the EAH4870X2. How far will this card overclock? What is the best tool to use to overclock this card?
Lastly, should I update my bios? I realize that it has many updated features.
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ddp
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24. February 2009 @ 18:50 |
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32bit windows can only read max 3.5gig of ram. if going to overclock a system then read the overclock thread above.
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25. February 2009 @ 08:37 |
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Before you go clocking, what 500 watt PSU do you have? 500W is slim for an i7 and a 4870X2.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 15:42 |
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25. February 2009 @ 15:48 |
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To be honest, as good as Earthwatts units are, that is pushing it. I would recommend at least a Corsair TX 650W for a 4870X2 and overclocking an i7. I got away with a 520W HX for a Q9550 and a 4870X2, but the Q9550 uses 40W less power than an i7 even at stock, let alone when overclocked, and the Corsair HX units are stronger than the Antec Earthwatts.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:00 |
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So the ability to overclock the i7 also depends on the PSU as well? Also, which power supply would you reccommend?
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25. February 2009 @ 19:02 |
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Well, yes, because if you overclock that CPU much beyond stock your PC will use so much power, your PSU will overload and shut down. I would say, the Corsair TX 650W, or the HX 620W if you want modular.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:05 |
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[/code]http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=106&name=Power-Supplies[code]from the link above, which PSU is the best for my system?
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25. February 2009 @ 19:13 |
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:15 |
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25. February 2009 @ 19:16 |
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because it's a crappy brand, and will actually be nowhere the 800W it says it is. Alright, not crappy, but a little suspect, and with PSUs you can't afford to take any chances.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:19 |
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Alright thanks for the suggestion. I think I will be getting it. However, do you know the correct settings to overclock my cpu to 3.8 or 4.0 GHZ? I have the V1 AX cooler. I have tried to overclock it b4 but i received a cpu overheat error the next time I restart my PC. I am planning to overclock it again once i get my new PSU.
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25. February 2009 @ 19:23 |
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getting a 920 to 3.8 on air is hard, especially with that cooler.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:24 |
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Are there any suggestions as to how I can get my CPU speed to 3.8 GHZ?
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25. February 2009 @ 19:25 |
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 19:26 |
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Thanks! I think this just might do it!
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 21:29 |
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25. February 2009 @ 21:31 |
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Never flash a BIOS unless you absolutely have to. If it goes wrong, there's no recovery.
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victor14
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25. February 2009 @ 21:34 |
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Can't you change the jumpers? And also my motherboard supports the ASUS EZ Flash.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. February 2009 @ 21:35
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25. February 2009 @ 21:38 |
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EZ Flash is just how you flash the board, it doesn't offer a safeguard. Moving the jumper resets the CMOS, it does not change the information in the BIOS, just resets the settings within it.
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