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E8400 Overclocking - Temperature problems

Thanks for the advice! I'll try that.
- coolcolin09
- Post #5
- May 16, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 Overclocking - Temperature problems

No I didn't. I suppose that would be a problem.
- coolcolin09
- Post #3
- May 16, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 Overclocking - Temperature problems

Hey guys! I recently attempted overclocking my Intel E8400 for the first time after reading a few guides, including the one stickied here. I set the FSB to 400MHz for a speed of 3.6GHz. However, when I booted up again and turned on CoreTemp, the temperatures wouldn't go below 50C, and went...
- coolcolin09
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- May 16, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Acer or Asus Widescreen

I would recommend the ASUS just because I have the VW224U and I am completely pleased with it; it's incredible and I can only imagine that one is better. As you said, I don't think it would matter that much, so if you want to save $20 then I guess go with the Acer. ASUS support forums are next...
- coolcolin09
- Post #2
- Jan 3, 2009
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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HDCP-compliant HDMI to DVI adapter?

Hey guys! I am planning on getting an HDMI cable along with an HDMI to DVI adapter so I can play my XBOX 360 on my ASUS VW224U Monitor. I was going to get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812226015 But as you can see in the first couple reviews shown, someone said...
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- Jan 3, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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E8400 weird cooling patterns

Nah, I manually adjust the speed with a little controller it came with. There isn't really a difference for me if it's at 2200RPM or 1000RPM.
- coolcolin09
- Post #9
- Dec 18, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 weird cooling patterns

Thanks Bman...that is pretty odd. I'll do some testing before and after I overclock to see if it gets too hot, and then report back here. Thanks everyone!
- coolcolin09
- Post #7
- Dec 17, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 weird cooling patterns

Ambient temp isn't the problem, sometimes I open my window and it's been about 30 +/- degrees outside in the past couple days. My problem sounds similar to xingchen's; When idle it drops back to 6 multipliers and sticks at 33C each core.
- coolcolin09
- Post #5
- Dec 17, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 weird cooling patterns

Hey guys. I have an Intel E8400 not yet overclocked, and a ZeroTherm Nirvana 120mm CPU cooler. When I read reviews, etc, it seems like people are able to get the temperature in the 20-30C area during idle. However, at idle my CPU temp stays at 33C, and has never gone below that. When under an...
- coolcolin09
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- Dec 17, 2008
- Replies: 8
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

I think if you press the opposite side of a pin lightly on the stuck pixel, and then turn it on/off, it should allow the liquid stuff in the pixel refresh, if you will. Google how to cure a stuck pixel, there are a lot of different ways.
- coolcolin09
- Post #6,106
- Dec 9, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

How do you turn off Splendid in Vista 64? I've been looking around and there's supposed to be an ASUS tab in the advanced display settings, but there isn't! I'm not sure how to disable it :/
- coolcolin09
- Post #6,101
- Dec 7, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

The VW224U is truly amazing. I've played Counter-Strike Source a little bit, as well as FSX, and evreything is so vivid. Even if I zoom out in the cockpit (when playing FSX) and all the letters, etc on the panel become tiny, I can still read them. Very crisp! On CS:S everything is clear and...
- coolcolin09
- Post #6,100
- Dec 7, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Does anyone know how to turn on ASCR (I have an ASUS VW224U)? In the menu the ASCR and Saturation settings can't be changed; for some reason it won't let me click on it, it skips those two settings. Thanks!
- coolcolin09
- Post #6,098
- Dec 7, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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E8400 Overclocking

I turned it off, but it still seems to go down to six when not at load. I'll just find the right overclocking settings and enable it again anyways, I suppose. Thanks guys!
- coolcolin09
- Post #5
- Dec 4, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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E8400 Overclocking

Hey guys! Last week I built my new system, and it's great! However, I want to overclock to see if I can squeeze some extra juice out of this baby. I am already running FSX basically nice and smooth, so I want to see how smooth it is overclocked! However, I looked in my BIOS and at CoreTemp...
- coolcolin09
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- Dec 3, 2008
- Replies: 8
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G having problems with Vista 64

Thanks, Jack. I was able to install the card again without problems; but Windows still didn't even recognize what it was, and I can't connect to the internet...Ill probably just have to get a new PCI wireless card like you suggested. Does anyone know anything about what could be wrong with...
- coolcolin09
- Post #3
- Nov 29, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G having problems with Vista 64

Hey guys; I posted in another section explaining that on boot-up, Vista 64 would freeze while the green bars were loading the OS. I took out my D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G and that was the problem. I checked on the Microsoft compatibility site, and the exact model (DWL-G520) was said to be...
- coolcolin09
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- Nov 29, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Windows Vista 64 - Isn't completing installation. Please help!

Still isn't working ;/ I've tried taking out 2 out of the 4GB as well...and nothing. I'm reeally frustrated right now.
- coolcolin09
- Post #6
- Nov 27, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows Vista 64 - Isn't completing installation. Please help!

Wow, thanks Rebel! I didn't order an internal drive because I though my external would do fine; I'll buy a cheap internal DVD drive from Best Buy and see if that. Thanks again, hopefully this works...
- coolcolin09
- Post #5
- Nov 27, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows Vista 64 - Isn't completing installation. Please help!

Thanks lupi; at least I know someone has had the problem before. I did that multiple times last night and it didn't work. Does anyone else have anything? I'm pretty down right now.
- coolcolin09
- Post #3
- Nov 27, 2008
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows Vista 64 - Isn't completing installation. Please help!

I just received my new system today. After putting together all the hardware, I turned on the system to make sure it worked, and then I restarted the PC with Vista 64-bit on an external CD/DVD drive to install Vista. It started up, asked me for my serial number, etc, etc; then it began the...
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- Nov 27, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Operating Systems
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DDR2 1066 substancially better than 800?

I would have gotten 1066, but the combo for the 800 and ATI 4870 was just too tempting. It was $250 all together before $50 rebates, lol. That means after everything, this RAM is free...not bad! I may or may not upgrade sometime next year; but I personally don't think I'll be doing intense...
- coolcolin09
- Post #19
- Nov 22, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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DDR2 1066 substancially better than 800?

Are there any guides that can help me to set the RAM speed best to my CPU (in this case, the E8400)? Thanks for your helpful answers!
- coolcolin09
- Post #17
- Nov 21, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Anyone Playing CoD: World at War yet?

I'm not. I supremely enjoyed COD4; it was incredible! I love Modern Warfare. However, I wanted to see a World War 2 version of COD with the graphics of COD4; so this is great! Also it's a Pacific setting, which is also nice. I played it on my friend's XBOX 360 last week and it was awesome! I...
- coolcolin09
- Post #30
- Nov 18, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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DDR2 1066 substancially better than 800?

Thanks guys! I appreciate you writing that rather long message, taltamir. That brings the system price from $1300+ with a more expensive 4870 to $1040 after rebates with the CORSAIR 4GB 800MHz and 4870 combo. Thanks a lot!
- coolcolin09
- Post #6
- Nov 17, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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DDR2 1066 substancially better than 800?

Hey guys! I am getting my new PC in a week or so, and have a question about memory. NewEgg is having a combo deal on one of the 4870's where I can get CORSAIR 4GB DDR2 800 for dirt cheap, $25 after mail-in-rebates plus the combo discount. I'm kind of skeptical about it though. Right now I...
- coolcolin09
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- Nov 16, 2008
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Asus Rampage or Asus P5Q Pro?

I'm not sure about the Rampage, haven't really researched it much. I do know that the P5Q is a very solid board w/ Crossfire support, and is awesome at overclocking. Also, the P5Q has really dropped in price at NewEgg. For almost $300, I'm sure the Rampage is better, so if you can pay for it, I...
- coolcolin09
- Post #2
- Oct 27, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Wanting to Build a Computer

Looks like a great system. One thing, what are you using this system for? If it were me, here's a couple things I would change. 1) I'd suggest you shy away from modular cables on the power supply. Apparently, modular plugs limit power by adding electrical resistance. The voltage drop can...
- coolcolin09
- Post #3
- Oct 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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First Build _ Tips/Suggestions?

Hey guys! I am going to be building my new PC in late November, my first and only non-prebuilt PC. I'm really excited! Any who, I want it to be a smashing success and have a couple questions. 1) First off, I would just like to know if any of you have any special techniques in building a...
- coolcolin09
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- Oct 26, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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[Retired] The LCD Thread

Does anyone have any opinions on the Asus VW222U 22"; looks great with an even better price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824236028
- coolcolin09
- Post #5,798
- Oct 25, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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New Cooler Master case

Wow, what a beast. Unfortunately it's way out of my price range, so I'll be sticking with a NZXT TEMPTEST for my new build next month.
- coolcolin09
- Post #6
- Oct 24, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best Monitor?

Oh! Completely skipped over that. Thanks a lot!
- coolcolin09
- Post #3
- Oct 23, 2008
- Forum: Displays
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Best Monitor?

Hey guys, how's it going? Next month I am building a PC for the first time. Right now I have a 4-5 year old IBM 17" monitor...and I don't even want to know what the response time is! Any who, I will need a new one to complicate a VisionTek 4870 1GB @ 800MHz. I need to keep it below $250, and I'm...
- coolcolin09
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- Oct 22, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Displays
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Need some motherboard advice

lol, I just noticed that #2 and #3 are the same boards with #2 having only a couple more features. :)
- coolcolin09
- Post #2
- Aug 5, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Need some motherboard advice

Hey guys, I'm new here. This looks like a great community, and I'm glad to have joined! Any who, in the next few weeks, I am going to buy the parts for my first ever custom build...and I need some advice on the motherboard. I'm torn on a few though, and would like pros/cons about them, and any...
- coolcolin09
- Thread
- Aug 5, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards

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