Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Alright, I'll just leave it at 712MHz so I can keep it at a 1:1 ratio. Thanks for the help!🙂
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Overclocking (Main Thread)
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So, I want to know if there’s actually a noticeable performance hit if my RAM is running below the default speed? (In my case, it's at 712 MHz, while the default is 800).
Look, no need for a long philosophical debate here—I just want a straight answer. Will I actually see a difference in games, apps, etc.?
Right now, my memory ratio is set to 1:1. I could bump up the divider, but then the memory would be running at a lower clock speed, and I'm not sure how smart that is. That's why I'm asking: will those missing 90 MHz really matter, or would it be better to overclock it by an extra 50 MHz?
Look, no need for a long philosophical debate here—I just want a straight answer. Will I actually see a difference in games, apps, etc.?
Right now, my memory ratio is set to 1:1. I could bump up the divider, but then the memory would be running at a lower clock speed, and I'm not sure how smart that is. That's why I'm asking: will those missing 90 MHz really matter, or would it be better to overclock it by an extra 50 MHz?
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Yeah, whenever I > on >, the DX Diagram shows the same thing. Even games that run a hardware scan are reporting a higher clock speed than what I actually have... It’s not like I’m sweating it, since I can just check CPU-Z or > to see the real 3.2 GHz, but I'm curious if there's a fix for this. Is it actually affecting game performance, or is it just some weird visual glitch?😁
The processor is a Quad 6600.
The processor is a Quad 6600.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Hey everyone!
So, I was wondering if there's any way to tweak things so that when I set my multiplier to 8, Windows actually shows the correct clock speed? Right now, I'm running at 8x400 (which means 3.2 GHz), and everything is running perfectly fine... both my CPU readings and Everest show the actual 3.2 GHz clock, but Windows keeps insisting it's 3.6. Is there some setting I can change so Windows displays the real clock without me having to revert my multiplier back to 9?
So, I was wondering if there's any way to tweak things so that when I set my multiplier to 8, Windows actually shows the correct clock speed? Right now, I'm running at 8x400 (which means 3.2 GHz), and everything is running perfectly fine... both my CPU readings and Everest show the actual 3.2 GHz clock, but Windows keeps insisting it's 3.6. Is there some setting I can change so Windows displays the real clock without me having to revert my multiplier back to 9?
Anyone still running Windows 7?
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Hey, I tried a different way and actually pulled it off... thanks! 🙂
Anyone still running Windows 7?
in Software ·
Does anyone know how to fix my taskbar settings? Right now, when I open MSN Messenger, it shows up as two separate entries instead of just one single icon. This is happening specifically with MSN and my own profile. I already tried digging through Properties, but I couldn't find anything helpful there. 🤷
If I'm not making enough sense, I'll post a screenshot later since I'm not sure how else to explain this issue. 😁
If I'm not making enough sense, I'll post a screenshot later since I'm not sure how else to explain this issue. 😁
Anyone still running Windows 7?
in Software ·
Benjamin King2 said:Are you using an admin account?
Is UAC turned off?
Is the Compatibility Assistant service running?
Open gpedit.msc and look for Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Application Compatibility Diagnostics\ - this must be set to 'enabled'.[/I]
I only have one account and it's an admin. For another game, all those settings work and I can disable them, it's just not working for dragon aga... thanks.
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Peter Martin8 says:
[I]Well, you should probably know what you're installing and how massive it is.🙄
When you're installing, don't just spam "next, next, next, next"—actually tell it where you want the files to go...
By the way, Just Cause 2 is a 32-bit app.
The point isn't whether I know the file size, it's why it doesn't show the size!
That’s exactly what I’m doing, but it keeps trying to shove everything into Program Files (x86) by default. It's possible all the apps I was trying to install were 32-bit, but man, that really threw me off at first.🤷
After using Windows XP for 8 years, I was used to only having one Program Files folder.😁
Anyone still running Windows 7?
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Man, I am so over this. After using Windows 7 for just two days, I’ve already hit two massive roadblocks that are driving me crazy:
1. In Programs and Features, it doesn't show me how much disk space my installed apps are actually taking up. Is there any way to fix this?
2. Does anyone know why everything I install defaults to Program Files (x86)? I figured I was done with 32-bit apps, but I'm trying to install Just Cause 2 today and it’s insisting on going into Program Files (x86) instead of the main Program Files folder.🤔
1. In Programs and Features, it doesn't show me how much disk space my installed apps are actually taking up. Is there any way to fix this?
2. Does anyone know why everything I install defaults to Program Files (x86)? I figured I was done with 32-bit apps, but I'm trying to install Just Cause 2 today and it’s insisting on going into Program Files (x86) instead of the main Program Files folder.🤔
Anyone still running Windows 7?
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driftingmarlin70 said:well, he just turns it off, I think 🙂
I don't know, I'm not totally sure about that. I think you still have to adjust something somewhere because whenever I hit alt+tab, I can see Aero is still running. 😁
Benjamin King2 said:Open the properties for the game shortcut and check the 'Disable desktop composition' box under the compatibility tab.
I tried that, but I don't have a compatibility tab anywhere... I only have General, Shortcut, Security, Details, and Previous Versions tabs. None of them let me turn that off.🤷
Anyone still running Windows 7?
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Hey everyone!
I was wondering if there's a way to set Aero to turn off automatically whenever I'm gaming? It’s pretty much useless while I'm playing anyway. 🤷
I was wondering if there's a way to set Aero to turn off automatically whenever I'm gaming? It’s pretty much useless while I'm playing anyway. 🤷
Windows 7
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That’s why I said... I honestly thought there wouldn't be much difference since I have 3 GB of RAM, which a 32-bit system can address just fine, so I figured it wasn't necessary. But whatever, I'll go ahead and install the 64-bit version anyway... finally getting to refresh my rig with some new Windows versions! I've had more than enough of Windows XP 😁
Windows 7
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I forgot to mention my rig is running a Quad 6600 at 2.4GHz, 3GB of RAM, and an HD 3870 graphics card....
Windows 7
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Alright, so I've decided to pull the trigger and install Windows 7 Ultimate—the latest updated version. Since I'm making the jump, I have a few quick questions:
Is the installation process pretty much the same as it was with Windows XP? You know, just booting from the CD and all that?
Given my current setup, should I go with the 32-bit or the 64-bit version?
And will all my current programs and games from Windows XP actually run on this?
I've been strictly using Windows XP for six years now, so I'm a bit out of the loop with everything else. Please bear with me if any of these questions sound a little silly!
Is the installation process pretty much the same as it was with Windows XP? You know, just booting from the CD and all that?
Given my current setup, should I go with the 32-bit or the 64-bit version?
And will all my current programs and games from Windows XP actually run on this?
I've been strictly using Windows XP for six years now, so I'm a bit out of the loop with everything else. Please bear with me if any of these questions sound a little silly!
Review: Logitech MX510
in Computer Peripherals ·
My bad, I didn't mean to start a whole new thread over nothing, but alright... here's how you do it. Once you figure out how to turn it on, just head into the Control Panel, go to Sounds and Audio Devices, then Sounds. Under Program Events, you'll see Logitech SetPoint listed—just select the sound you want from there.
Review: Logitech MX510
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I don't want to clutter things up with a new thread, so I'll just ask here... anyway, I picked up a new MX 518 a few days ago and man, I am loving this beast. By default, my DPI settings in SetPoint were at 400, 800, and 1800, but I actually dialed that top one down to 1600 because 1800 felt a bit too fast for me 😁
. One thing though—how do I get that notification sound to actually work? I enabled it in SetPoint, but when I switch DPI levels, there’s zero sound. It looks like it's turned on, but nothing happens. Anyone else run into this?
. One thing though—how do I get that notification sound to actually work? I enabled it in SetPoint, but when I switch DPI levels, there’s zero sound. It looks like it's turned on, but nothing happens. Anyone else run into this?
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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I ran some tests and it hits a max of 72 degrees at 100% load... works perfectly.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Alright, I managed to overclock my processor to 2800MHz. Just to be clear, I'm running a Quad 6600 with the stock cooler... everything is running smoothly, but it's definitely running hotter now. I'm wondering if these temperatures are actually normal?
Temperature
Motherboard 43 °C (109 °F)
CPU 37 °C (99 °F)
1. CPU / 1. core 51 °C (124 °F)
1. CPU / 2. core 49 °C (120 °F)
1. CPU / 3. core 48 °C (118 °F)
1. CPU / 4. core 48 °C (118 °F)
WDC WD3200AAKS-75VYA0 27 °C (81 °F)
Temperature
Motherboard 43 °C (109 °F)
CPU 37 °C (99 °F)
1. CPU / 1. core 51 °C (124 °F)
1. CPU / 2. core 49 °C (120 °F)
1. CPU / 3. core 48 °C (118 °F)
1. CPU / 4. core 48 °C (118 °F)
WDC WD3200AAKS-75VYA0 27 °C (81 °F)
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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So, I was just tweaking things and set the FSB to 300 with an 8x multiplier. I let the BIOS handle all the voltage settings automatically, hit save, and everything seemed fine. The PC restarts once like it should, but then it just triggers another restart and resets everything back to the default settings... I don't get it.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Kyle Sanchez4 said:Could someone please actually read the sticky tutorial before jumping in here to ask how to overclock?
Just drop the link then, I'll give it a read.
Frank White75 said:Just mess around in the BIOS if you don't get it. That's how I learned to overclock.😁
Well, I messed around and didn't actually achieve anything. Now I have no clue what voltage settings or whatever else I need to tweak.