PC Modding
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Well, it says here the CPU is at 22°C, while the first and second cores are sitting at 40°C and 38°C respectively.
That leaves us with a delta of about 12°C.
That leaves us with a delta of about 12°C.
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PC Modding
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PC Modding
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wiredmarlin5 said:Hold on, did you perhaps install the sonic incorrectly?
I suspect it won't fit any other way because of the Northbridge heatsink.🤔
PC Modding
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I am currently looking for some guidance regarding my current setup. I have been spending quite a bit of time lately exploring various aspects of PC Modding, and while I find the process incredibly rewarding, I have run into a few technical hurdles that I haven't quite been able to clear on my own. If anyone has experience in this area or could point me toward some reliable resources, I would certainly appreciate the assistance. I prefer to take things step-by-step to ensure everything is done correctly, so any structured advice would be most welcome. kaže:
Here it is, everyone:
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Does Sonic run without any ventilation?
What are the current temperatures?
If you're aiming for solid performance without all that extra noise, try setting up a single 120mm fan at 7V right between the towers.
PC Modding
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Terry Wilson3 said:Why shouldn't the speaker be placed right next to the monitor?
Because of magnetic interference?
Exactly, those magnetic waves☕
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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I’ve run into a bit of an issue while overclocking my CPU. When everything is set to the default settings, I hear the usual click during startup followed by a single beep, indicating that the system is posting correctly. If I set the FSB to 250, the processor runs at 2380 MHz, memory sits at 396 (792) MHz, and HT runs at 1002 (800) MHz. So far, the system seems perfectly stable—MemTest passed without issues, and I ran Orthofs for four hours with zero errors.
The trouble starts when I bump the FSB up to 255 and drop the multiplier on the HT link to 600. In this configuration, the computer powers on, but there is no video output. I don't even hear the initial clicking sound or the POST beep.
The trouble starts when I bump the FSB up to 255 and drop the multiplier on the HT link to 600. In this configuration, the computer powers on, but there is no video output. I don't even hear the initial clicking sound or the POST beep.
PC Modding
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slyheron13 said:It’s fine to secure everything with zip ties, but if you're using a transparent case, it doesn't look particularly great unless you manage to tuck all those cables away somewhere out of sight!!
You could always just use black or UV zip ties and handle the job neatly.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Anthony Myers5 said:I'm wondering what a dual DVI connector actually means. My old graphics card only had a single DVI port, but this new iPhone 15 Pro model has dual DVI ports. Does that mean I need to go out and buy a different cable? Thanks.
It simply means there are two DVI outputs available on the card. Some cards, for instance, might feature both a DVI and a VGA output. You won't need a different cable.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Harold Lopez31: Do you happen to have a Colorama card too?
No, I don't.
No, I don't.
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Even before Peak Performance came along, everyone was criticizing Colorama cards, even though their cooling systems were actually superior to the reference models. Look where we are now...
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Anthony Myers5 said:What kind of software can I use to overclock a Radeon X1950Pro?
If there are several options, please let me know. Thanks.🙂
ATI Tool
I would recommend using ATI Tray Tools 👍 for this task.
Also, RivaTuner
PC Modding
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George Ross41 said:That setup is basically built for LAN parties, man.
You could pretty much strap a lawnmower engine to it, sit on the chassis, and just cruise straight to the next LAN party.😁
PC Modding
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slyheron13 said:Why don't you just add some wheels so we can actually roll this thing around??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/example-item-link
PC Modding
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steelsailor3 said:I don't have any left; what I have now is a one-of-a-kind piece.😬
But you definitely lack those ultra-fancy, Fast & Furious-style buttons for the CCMOS.🙂
PC Modding
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Lawrence White7 said:Since when do they let patients from the local psychiatric ward onto the forums? I haven't been able to make sense of it for quite some time now.🤷
🙏🙏
PC Modding
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steelsailor3 said:It’s been a while since anyone posted anything here, so I figured I’d share my little PC modding project.
Lawrence White7's case
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Done well, at least the first phase is 🙂
First, I stripped the case down and applied four coats of metallic black paint, then finished the widow component with two coats.
I hand-fitted the plexiglass on the side panel, but I can't upload the photo to my computer because of Sonic 😠
and I'm certainly not crazy enough to go cutting the heatpipes.😂
This is how it looked with the old motherboard; now I just need to put some work into the cable management, and we'll see how things progress.
We actually have the same case😁
Overclocking (Main Thread)
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Daniel Nguyen3 said:Having all four slots occupied might cause some stuttering during overclocking...
especially when dealing with different memory modules.