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  • #7442
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    glynf wrote: »
    then you need a DIY USB frying pan.

    Nah, I just keep a Pentium 4 machine in the kitchen for that. :)


  • #7443
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    Tea_Bag wrote: »
    you did what??

    dont turn your GPU fan off while stress testing it!

    or any fan for that matter!

    I wasn't stressing it at the time don't worry :p


  • #7444
    Gumbi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭Gumbi


    Currently at 4.625ghz with 4770K, HT on, maxing out at 88 degrees under load. Scoring 9.85 in Cinebench, if I had better RAM (running at 1666mhz (13.33multi cos base clock is 125 mhz)) I could scrape past the score of a stock Xeon X5570 (10.33). I think I can get 4.7 out of this with a bit of tweaking. Happy enough with that :). Maybe more if I'm lucky and my current OC voltages are overkill :)


  • #7445
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Three 4K monitors in eyefinity, 11520 x 2160 and 1.5 billion pixels :eek: I'm off to do the lotto..


  • #7446
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Hello lads

    Just wondering,when a red light appears on your motherboard upon boot up and the screen stays black,thats a bad sign ya :(?


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  • #7447
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,719 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    Where does the red light appear?


  • #7448
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Headshot wrote: »
    Where does the red light appear?

    on the motherboard below the ram I think.Doesn't happen everytime and when It does I have push the power button and sometimes the red light will appear again and other times it will boot to windows.


  • #7449
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,719 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    what are your specs?


  • #7450
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache
    Motherboard ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB2.0, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE
    Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
    Graphics Card 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 770 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision R


  • #7451
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,719 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache
    Motherboard ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB2.0, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE
    Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
    Graphics Card 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 770 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision R

    I was looking at the mobo manual there

    Have you tried pressing the memokay button?

    Seems to me there's somthing up with the ram

    edit

    make sure the ram is sitting in right and if they are move them to the other slots. Could be a cpu fault too

    Is it just today your having the problem or what? How old is it?


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  • #7452
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Headshot wrote: »
    I was looking at the mobo manual there

    Have you tried pressing the memokay button?

    Seems to me there's somthing up with the ram

    edit

    make sure the ram is sitting in right and if they are move them to the other slots. Could be a cpu fault too

    Is it just today your having the problem or what? How old is it?

    Perhaps check the timings etc. in the bios, you may have to manually set them


  • #7453
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Headshot wrote: »
    I was looking at the mobo manual there

    Have you tried pressing the memokay button?

    Seems to me there's somthing up with the ram

    edit

    make sure the ram is sitting in right and if they are move them to the other slots. Could be a cpu fault too

    Is it just today your having the problem or what? How old is it?

    Well I only got the computer Wednesday off of pc specialist in the uk,it was working grand Wednesday,before I went to bed I plugged out the pc and yesterday morning it happened for the first time,then it didn't happen again until this evening.

    Lu Tze wrote: »
    Perhaps check the timings etc. in the bios, you may have to manually set them

    What this now ?

    Thanks for the replys lads.


  • #7454
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I took off the side panel and its actually the cpu light that's on when it happens.I Can't believe this is happening.


  • #7455
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,719 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    I took off the side panel and its actually the cpu light that's on when it happens.I Can't believe this is happening.

    hmm

    Try resetting the cmos using the jumper first before going near timings

    Also are you getting any beeps on startup at all?

    Also did you do what was said above?

    For the timings I found this video, not sure is the same layout as your mobo bios but gives you an idea

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dih6rEeDYcQ


  • #7456
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Headshot wrote: »
    hmm

    Try resetting the cmos using the jumper first before going near timings

    Also are you getting any beeps on startup at all?

    Also did you do what was said above?

    For the timings I found this video, not sure is the same layout as your mobo bios but gives you an idea

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dih6rEeDYcQ

    When it happens theres no beeps at all, I didn't get a chance to do what was said above yet,I've booted it up twice this morning and no problems what so ever.


  • #7457
    Gbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,775 ✭✭✭✭Gbear


    glynf wrote: »
    Three 4K monitors in eyefinity, 11520 x 2160 and 1.5 billion pixels :eek: I'm off to do the lotto..

    I wouldn't have though 3x7970s could run such a ludicrous resolution.

    I didn't even think 3 titans could.


  • #7458
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Gbear wrote: »
    I wouldn't have though 3x7970s could run such a ludicrous resolution.

    I didn't even think 3 titans could.

    I suspect the reason they went with Dirt 3 is an easy enough game to run system requirements wise, and I would think 3 titans would struggle to run anything intensive at over 30-40 fps. Might take 2 to 3 generations of GPU's to catch up.

    Still though, 24883200 pixels :)


  • #7459
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,617 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Alright lads, have a question about windows and didnt want to start a new thread for it.

    Bought a copy of windows 7 home premium 64 bit for my pc and now im changing the motherboard.
    Just wondering what would be the best way to install the OS?
    Would I need to totally wipe everything from ssd and do a reinstall that way?
    Or can I just change the board and leave evrything the way it is?

    Also, this is the copy of windows I bought, is this copy limited to just one motherboard? I keep seeing things about OEM copies coming and being limited to one board.

    http://www.hardwareversand.de/OEM-Software/29181/MS+Windows+7+Home+Premium+64bit+SB-Version+Englisch.article


  • #7460
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Best option is to back up all your files etc., change the mobo and do a fresh install, especially if its a different make of board, chances are the chip set drivers are different.

    if its an ORM copy, you will have to phone microsoft to re-activate it, should not be no problem, tell them you had to change your board as it was faulty.


  • #7461
    Revoker88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,617 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    I know microsoft have to combat piracy to protect profits etc but a lot of there policies are extremely harsh!!
    I mean I have one copy of windows I should be aloud use it on one pc, not only the FIRST pc I install it on!! Even changing a motherboard contravines there licence agreement!!!

    I own very few apple products because I dont like the way they control how you use what they consider THERE hardware, even though youve paid through the nose for it!!

    I really see microsoft heading that direction with THERE software and as a company as a whole.
    Just have to look at some of the policies they thought would be a good idea for XboxOne.....

    Sorry rant over.....

    And thanks for the info glynf, ill follow your suggestions:)


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  • #7462
    Morf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    I'm looking to replace my computer desk.

    What would be my options in Ireland that are relatively inexpensive but still pretty solid build-quality?

    Thanks


  • #7463
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    I got one of these desks from Viking Direct. Its sturdy but only one and a half foot deep. There is plenty of room for a monitor and keyboard. If you spend over 75 Euro delivery is free. You will have to invent a business name but that's no big deal. I bought this office chair to avail of free delivery, and it is the best chair I've ever owned.


  • #7464
    Morf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    Baked.noodle wrote: »
    I got one of these desks from Viking Direct. Its sturdy but only one and a half foot deep. There is plenty of room for a monitor and keyboard. If you spend over 75 Euro delivery is free. You will have to invent a business name but that's no big deal. I bought this office chair to avail of free delivery, and it is the best chair I've ever owned.

    I'm looking for something narrower with a keyboard shelf. I might very well pick up the Berlin chair though. Thanks.


  • #7465
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,719 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    headshot is thinking of selling his beast computer, having god awful broadband and boredom doesnt help

    i await pms of offers as usual lol

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85513861&postcount=2000

    i probably sell my steam account with it too
    http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198035164506/games/

    see sig for specs

    I also have 2TB driver, 2 120gb ssds from samsung (Samsung 840 Series 120GB)
    CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z PCI Express Sound Card
    Corsair CMPSU-750HX Professional Series 750W Power Supply
    As you can see its watercooled and boy that aint cheap or easy to do
    windows 7 and windows 8

    For Sale

    http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/the-white-gaming-beast-for-sale/3483169


  • #7466
    Squaredude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Squaredude


    Baked.noodle wrote: »
    I got one of these desks from Viking Direct. Its sturdy but only one and a half foot deep. There is plenty of room for a monitor and keyboard. If you spend over 75 Euro delivery is free. You will have to invent a business name but that's no big deal. I bought this office chair to avail of free delivery, and it is the best chair I've ever owned.
    Bought the same chair,it's nice and comfortable!


  • #7467
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    My graphics cards are seriously loud while playing games... Anything I can do to reduce the noise?


  • #7468
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Danger781 wrote: »
    My graphics cards are seriously loud while playing games... Anything I can do to reduce the noise?

    1. Dust
    2. Undervolt
    3. Improve thermals in the case and/or room


  • #7469
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    ED E wrote: »
    1. Dust
    2. Undervolt
    3. Improve thermals in the case and/or room
    Adjust the fan profile?


  • #7470
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    What case and case fan setup have you got? Nm helps to read your sig. :)

    Have you added more case fans?


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  • #7471
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    @ EoinHef, can't blame em re. piracy, much as MS can be a pain in the hole, as a gamer there are not many other OS options (yet-though Linux is getting there).


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