New PC config
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Aeon




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 18:24    Post subject: New PC config
So, now Sandy Bridge is here it is time to upgrade my computer (see my below)

I got this new setup in mind:
CPU:Intel Corei5 2500K
PSU: XFX 650Watt
Case: Antec One Hundred (CM 690 Advanced II doesn't fit on my desk Razz )
RAM: Kingston HyperX 4 GB 1600 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P

And a 60 GB SSD for my OS. I have a Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB for my games and downloads. And I keep my GTX275 I think, until the GTX560 Ti is out

http://tweakers.net/gallery/313945?wish_id=129193#tab:wenslijst

Some tips about this setup?
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farne




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 19:29    Post subject:
I bought something new for myself as well, just recently.
Got me a Maximus III Formula motherboard, alongside with an i5 760, 8 gigs of RAM and a Corsair H70 cooler... now I just need to overclock this bastard CPU. Smile

Anyone know about a good guide for it, or should I let the mobo auto-tune the system with the help of the TurboV app?
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Werelds
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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 20:00    Post subject:
@ wizard: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2009/09/21/overclocking-intel-s-core-i5-750/1
It's pretty easy though. Just pump IMC and Core voltages to 1.3, set BCLK to 200 and select the appropriate ratio for your memory (start with a setting equal to or less than your memory's rated speed, so if you have DDR3-1333 and can only choose between 1200 and 1400 with the ratio, start at 1200). Check if that's stable, it should be. From there, start lowering core voltage in steps of 0.05 to find the lowest stable voltage Smile
Running mine at 21*200 = 4200 at the moment, core voltage of 1.26; IMC at 1.21. Pretty sure I can do 4.5 stable just fine, but this is plenty fast and temps are nice and low (about 35-38 idle, on air with virtually no noise).

@ aeonfast: good setup mate; the XFX you chose is one of their new units as well, Seasonic build Smile
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farne




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 21:12    Post subject:
I tried those changes in BIOS and the temperature went as high as 55 celcius... am I doing it wrong or something?

Maybe I should re-fit the H70, I may have turned the fans the wrong way. Both should ideally blow into the chassis, no? Rather than blowing out the hot air.
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Werelds
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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 21:15    Post subject:
Yeah it works best as intake, is it IDLING at 55? If so, you definitely need to reseat it, it's not making contact properly - it should be running slightly cooler than mine, so you should be sitting in the low to mid 30's really o_O
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farne




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 22:10    Post subject:
What a crock of shit tbh.
Values are as follows:
BCLK : 192 Mhz
CPU Voltage: 1,3125 V
DRAM Bus Voltage: 1,60325 V
IMC: 1,31175 V

Temperature's around 48 celcius whilst idling in Desktop according to AIDA64 with the H70 fans blowing into the chassis.

I think I'll buy an exhaust fan tomorrow and fit it in the top of the chassis, a few inches shy from the H70, maybe I'll even buy two additional fans to replace the Corsair ones, what do you think?
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farne




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PostPosted: Sat, 15th Jan 2011 22:35    Post subject:
Hm.. just noticed that the fans are at 1400 RPM, that might and might not have something to do with the pretty high temperature. Think I'm gonna buy three gentle typhoons by scythe tomorrow, 1850 RPM most likely.
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farne




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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Jan 2011 13:10    Post subject:
Well I'm gonna try to refit the H70 cooler, do it all over again, wish me luck!
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Werelds
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PostPosted: Sun, 16th Jan 2011 15:19    Post subject:
Good luck

On a sidenote, my 760 is in an NZXT Phantom; 2 intake fans at the side in front of the HDD bay, one at the lower front (intake), the big 240 at the top as exhaust and then my rear fan + CPU fans all blowing from the rear to front (so that's intake as well). The CPU fans came with my Frio, both running at just over 1600 RPM, rear fan is around that as well (hooked up to my Phantom's fan controller, so can't check) Smile
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