EPTGuess I need another HDMI chord.
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Squishy-1
United States30 Posts
Guess I need another HDMI chord. | ||
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fiskrens
Sweden196 Posts
Processor: Intel Core™ i5 Quad Processor i5-2500K Memory: G.Skill 8GB (2x4096MB) Ripjaws X Performance PSU & Case: Antec Continuous Power 850W & Antec Performance one P183 V3 GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 570 1280MB PhysX CUDA CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus P67 vs Z68? ASRock Z68 looks nice.. but only 1 year warranty, worth it? I probably won't run SLI. I just need a nice and stable motherboard. | ||
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dox_
United States24 Posts
On May 31 2011 22:02 fiskrens wrote: A (hopefully) quick question. I can't decide which motherboard to go with. Processor: Intel Core™ i5 Quad Processor i5-2500K Memory: G.Skill 8GB (2x4096MB) Ripjaws X Performance PSU & Case: Antec Continuous Power 850W & Antec Performance one P183 V3 GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 570 1280MB PhysX CUDA CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus P67 vs Z68? ASRock Z68 looks nice.. but only 1 year warranty, worth it? I probably won't run SLI. I just need a nice and stable motherboard. Unless you need integrated graphics or anything else really fancy or special, you don't really need a Z68 and can save a few bucks with the P67. If you're trying to overclock, stick with the i5-2500k, otherwise save a few bucks and get the non-K. If you're not trying to SLI, that PSU is beyond overboard... you should only need a MAX of 550w and that might even be more than you need. | ||
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fiskrens
Sweden196 Posts
On May 31 2011 23:20 dox_ wrote: Unless you need integrated graphics or anything else really fancy or special, you don't really need a Z68 and can save a few bucks with the P67. If you're trying to overclock, stick with the i5-2500k, otherwise save a few bucks and get the non-K. If you're not trying to SLI, that PSU is beyond overboard... you should only need a MAX of 550w and that might even be more than you need. So here's the thing with the PSU. If you like the Antec case which actually fits the PSU(like I do), then it's easily one of the best, if not the best PSU in terms of performance in relation to price. The 2500k is less than 10 bucks over the 2500 and I appreciate how easier it will be to overclock with it. Thanks for the mobo info, I guess... Anyways I'm pretty set on a Asus P8Z68-V. | ||
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Legatus Lanius
2135 Posts
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fiskrens
Sweden196 Posts
On May 31 2011 23:52 Legatus Lanius wrote: which psu is it? the cp-850? Yes | ||
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dox_
United States24 Posts
On May 31 2011 23:46 fiskrens wrote: So here's the thing with the PSU. If you like the Antec case which actually fits the PSU(like I do), then it's easily one of the best, if not the best PSU in terms of performance in relation to price. The 2500k is less than 10 bucks over the 2500 and I appreciate how easier it will be to overclock with it. Thanks for the mobo info, I guess... Anyways I'm pretty set on a Asus P8Z68-V. Cool. I went with the K too to overclock, but didn't need that much wattage. I went with a P67 too but to each his own. If you're set on it then get it! | ||
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Uhh Negative
United States1090 Posts
On May 31 2011 17:15 Squishy-1 wrote: Ahh that is so disappointing. My graphics card doesn't have a VGA D: Guess I need another HDMI chord. DVI/HMDI is better than VGA anyway. So consider it a good thing you have to buy another one  | ||
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Progamermatt
United States79 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 01 2011 08:04 Progamermatt wrote: I have my entire computer put together now. However, my cpu temperatures in Bios are scaring me into even installing Windows 7, since the temperatures seem to rise at a very rapid pace. By the time I get to bios, temp is 60 degrees or so, then it rises up to like 70 within a few seconds, and then I simply shut the computer off since it does not seem correct... What is going on? I applied thermal paste twice... seemed worse the second time. Are you sure your CPU Cooler is mounted properly? Fan is spinning? Are you OC'ed? What's your specs? | ||
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Progamermatt
United States79 Posts
Intel Core i5 2500k & Gigabyte P67 UD3 Combo @ $335 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.642509 GSkill 2x2GB 1333MHz @ $40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253 MSI Radeon HD6850 Cyclone PE @ $157 ($137 after mail in rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127576 Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB @ $45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 Everwatt Green PSU 380D watt Coolermaster Elite 330 @ $40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115 DVD Drive @ $21 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 No. I am not overclocked. I'm going to take a picture of my thermal paste... maybe I did a bad job? Does it matter if the thermal paste is about a year old? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
You don't have an aftermarket heatsink so I don't quite understand why you are applying thermal paste? The provided heatsink from Intel already has thermal paste pre-applied so you do not have to apply any extra. | ||
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Progamermatt
United States79 Posts
anyway, i reseated it and it seems to be riding around 73 degrees now. I guess ill just reapply thermal paste | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
That video includes a bit on mounting the heatsink properly. | ||
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Progamermatt
United States79 Posts
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iinsom
Australia339 Posts
Id make sure all the thermal paste is gone, then apply a small amount (No more then a small dob) as it spreads itself out evenly. You dont need alot, i used a tiny amount when i fitted my Noctua DH14 (Albeit a far superior cooler then standard) to my i7 920, and i get temps of 40*c idle whilst o/c to 4ghz, but then again it all comes down too voltage too. If you're o/c then the voltages can be higher then normal (You appear to not be in this boat) Also check too make sure the cooler is seated properly, and you're getting full contact to the cpu. | ||
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Progamermatt
United States79 Posts
Anything I should be concerned of? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Looks like your core temps might be pushing it a bit, but I can't make your screenshot zoom well enough to be sure. Was that taken at full load? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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