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Stck temp vs oc temp test

I wanted to see the differance in temps in stock cpu setting vs oc cpu setting specs I7-920 cpu Asus P6T Deluxe mobo OCZ Platinum tri channel ddr3 1333mhz 6 gigs memory EVGA GTX260 core 216 55nm gpu WD 640 gig black edition HD coolermaster NV690 case pcp&c 750 SLI cert ps stock intel...
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- Feb 6, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

Yes I was running 8 instances of prime, hopefully in real world i will never see 75c, only in a prime95 test Ken
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- Post #10
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

While waiting for some replys for my last post, i went and ran prime 95 for about 10 minutes, seems like my max cpu temp was about 75c, I dont really know what a safe max temp is, 75c seems awful high tho, Then again I dont think all for cores will ever be pegged out at 100% either., I didnt...
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- Post #8
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

ok lets see if I got it right or screwed things up. I took AI tweaker out of XMP mode and put it in manual mode I set the bclk to 167, just like i did in xmp mode this time I could and did change the memory mhz to 1339mhz(, I think it was 1339, only gave me multi choice, went with closet to...
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- Post #7
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

Now I just need to find out where I change that 6x to an 8x, If I understand you when I turn it up to 8x then it will be BACK at it rated speed? what if I wanted like the 1333, what do I need something like 10x?, on my asus p6t del the ai tweaker is in XMP mode and I would assume my memory is...
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- Post #6
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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WD Hard drive help

Maybe Ill buy 2- 640 blacks ($79.00/ea newegg) and put them in raid, Although I know Absolutely nothing about RAID
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- Post #16
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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WD Hard drive help

sry posted the wrong pic/link here is the 640 black drive http://farm4.static.flickr.com...98772_3d0a078fa7_b.jpg
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- Post #15
- Feb 2, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

Click on this link to see cpuz, cpu, memory, speed and real temp tx http://farm4.static.flickr.com...99412_1d5b10345e_b.jpg
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- Post #3
- Feb 1, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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WD Hard drive help

Not looking to waste money, thats one reason Im trying to figure out If getting another black ed to replace the raptor will be worth it, Will i see a diff on the comp or just the differance out of my pocket
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- Post #10
- Feb 1, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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WD Hard drive help

I want the best gaming performance, If it means dumping the raptor for another hard drive then so be it, I read from toms hardware that the new velcoraptor is the gaming king hands down, Any thoughts on that? ken
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- Post #8
- Feb 1, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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WD Hard drive help

Ok here are the results for the black http://farm4.static.flickr.com...19365_ae849f4b47_b.jpg pc pit stop i would assume to be worthless? using the latest hd tune: 640 gig black 29.7mb/sec minimum 63.2 mb/sec maxium 51.1 mb/sec average access time 13.9ms burst rate 160.3 mb/sec...
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- Jan 31, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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WD Hard drive help

Those speeds were from pc pit stop overdrive full test I just put in HD Tune here is a link to the results, HD tune showed better for my raptor Im testing the black drive now and will post those results http://farm4.static.flickr.com...73261_768250a0fd_b.jpg
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- Post #4
- Jan 31, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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WD Hard drive help

I have 2, I7-920 rigs, both are identical except for the hard drives One has the WD raptor WD1500ADFD 150 gig and the other is WD Black WD6401AALS 640 gig The 640 gig black hd is getting 88mb/sec speed but my 150 gig raptor is only geting 52mb/sec speed. it has always been my...
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- Jan 31, 2009
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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I7-920 overclock? cant be this easy, can it?

Im trying to oc for the first time, I have built my own system and Im good with troubleshooting but as far as oc'n goes I must be a dumb ass. I have done allot of reading about oc'n and some of the settings people talk about changing I cant seem to find. My spec's I7-920 cpu asus p6t deluxe...
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- Jan 30, 2009
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Vista 64bit Defrag?

It is a 32bit program, although the website says it will work with 64bit, It wont work for me and I havent found a patch for it either as of yet
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- Jan 10, 2009
- Forum: Windows
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Vista 64bit Defrag?

I liked diskeeper but its only for 32bit systems and I couldnt get it to work, I dont know anything about the other 2 programs ken
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- Jan 10, 2009
- Forum: Windows
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Vista 64bit Defrag?

Im just getting up yo speed with my new I7 build. had XP in old system. Now Im on Vista Ultimate 64 bit. Defrag in XP was always worthless so I used disk keeper then. what about vista defrag? when I went to it the only thing I could find to do was to schedule it or manual defrag now. No...
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- Jan 10, 2009
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Windows
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my pc power & cooling ps

I just finished my second I7 build. I was so happy with the first one I gave it to the wife and built myself another one. The first one had a corsair ps. the wire on that ps came out on the mother side of the case which was nice to keep things nice and neat. My second build I went with the pc...
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- Jan 9, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Open Box: ASUS P6T Deluxe/OC Palm ???

I just found a great deal on the p6t from comuplus, new in box $250.00, + if you use Live cashback you get another 6% off that,i grabbed one up link here http://www.compuplus.com/i-ASU...7kd&track=searchViewed
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- Post #8
- Dec 29, 2008
- Forum: Motherboards
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Open Box: ASUS P6T Deluxe/OC Palm ???

I have been waiting to find a good deal on a asus p6t deluxe mobo for my I7 build. Newegg now has open box p6t w/ palm for $229. normal closed box price $338. I have never bought an open box item before, should I stay away from it? newegg says no acc. come with it,IE no sata cable, no asus...
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- Dec 27, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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my first try, What can I expect?

Im finally going to try to oc my comp. I have no idea how to do it. My system is getting a little old and I want to keep it for another 6 months Which guide should I use?, ( need a guide for oc dumb dumb's) How much improvement can I expect? (what % improvements have others seen with my...
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- Dec 21, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Vista 64bit, 6 gigs ram, 85% memory used at idle???

I Had a window pop up saying I dont have enough memory? what? not enough, I here so many people say go vista 64 bit, but there are so many issues with most programs being 32 bit, bit defender, diskkeeper, quickbooks, etc I starting to think 32bit only recognizing 3 gigs ram is much faster...
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- Dec 20, 2008
- Forum: Windows
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Vista 64bit, 6 gigs ram, 85% memory used at idle???

Just finished up my new build, I7-920 cpu, 6 gigs ocz platinum 10666 memory, vista 64 bit, asus p6t deluxe mobo, asus top 4850 gpu, wd 650 gig black edition hd Did All my windows updates, updated my bios, updated my video drivers The freekin comp runs so slow, sometimes it just locks up...
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- Dec 20, 2008
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows
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Vista 64 Bit, cant find any antvirus that works?

I think I got bit defender to work this time, things still seem buggy right now, lots of stuff to do, like bios updates etc
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- Dec 19, 2008
- Forum: Windows
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Vista 64 Bit, cant find any antvirus that works?

Just load up my new rig, Using vista 64, I was using bit defender 09' on my 32 bit sys, I have tried to get the 64 bit of bit def. to wrk, but It wont, Tried nod as well, nothing works, non will install, they say "meant for 32 bit versions, What are you guys using? Ken
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- Dec 19, 2008
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Windows
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Corsair or PC pwr/cooling???

pc pwr cooling reviews say that the ps is very quiet as long as your not over 80% load, when under its nearly silent
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- Dec 19, 2008
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Burn in programs?

Im finishing up my first build this morning, That was easy but,,, Do people still burn in new rig's? I found 2 burn in programs, prime95 and some type of sandra program, What should I use and how do I go about it? Im thinking I need to get my bios setup, update my bios, load vista x64...
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- Dec 19, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anyone heard of ULTRA case's?

Looking for another case, I have been leaning towards the cm690 when I cam across these Ultra cases, They look really nice, I cant find much info on them, most of the review on tigerdirect are good, they have some type of modular power bar that looks rather interesting. prices are good to...
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- Dec 18, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Corsair or PC pwr/cooling???

Not sure if the corsair tx750w is better/worse then the pc power cooling Silencer 750 Quad? I read that the pcpc is 1 1/2" longer then normal because of cooling design 80plus.org certifies both as 80+ eff Both have good reviews for stable voltage both have good deals today at new egg...
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- Dec 18, 2008
- Replies: 26
- Forum: Power Supplies
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cm rc690 Case Speaker, Why?

yup that little guy for the mobo I would miss my beeps, Especially if things went bad
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- Post #15
- Dec 18, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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cm rc690 Case Speaker, Why?

I found one on e bay for $5.00, should be here friday, i got lucky, free shipping Ken
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- Post #9
- Dec 17, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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cm rc690 Case Speaker, Why?

My mobo is a Asus P6T Deluxe , When I was hooking up the front I/o wires to the mobo I saw the words "speaker" on the Q connector. it has 4 pins. I was/am assuming that is for a case speaker. i would have thought that if the mobo came with some type of sound in the mobo thee would be no need for...
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- Dec 17, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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cm rc690 Case Speaker, Why?

starting to finish up my new I7 920 build, I read somewhere that some people are taking the side panel fan, removing it and installing it in one of the top fan locations. Has anyone done this? It would resolve the noise issue when mounted in side door, but what will it do to the cooling...
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- Dec 17, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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cm rc690 Case Speaker, Why?

Just got this case for my new I7, putting all the goodies and realized "where is the case speaker?" Why in gods name would cm NOT give you a case speaker, ALL the great quality parts and they cant add a $2.00 case speaker. I now have to buy one online I guess and pay 5x the cost of the...
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- Dec 17, 2008
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Asus P6T Deluxe Question?

Putting together my first build, Went with an I7 920 set up All is going well, but I have a couple questions, Rather Safe then Sorry 1: The EATX12 volt pin, Asus manual tells me Not to forget to connect my 4pin/8pin EATX12 v power plug, Ok sounds simple enough, but the mobo had a back cover...
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- Dec 16, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Motherboards
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repost sorry

Putting together my first build, Went with an I7 920 set up All is going well, but I have a couple questions, Rather Safe then Sorry 1: The EATX12 volt pin, Asus manual tells me Not to forget to connect my 4pin/8pin EATX12 v power plug, Ok sounds simple enough, but the mobo had a back cover...
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- Dec 16, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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What cd/dvd burner to buy?

As my build moves forward, I thought to myself, holly crap I need a burner, then I got looking looking, once again holly crap theres an army of them to choose from and I have NO idea whats important and whats not. This burner will gets TONS of use for burning dvds, NO NEED FOR BLUERAY at...
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- Dec 14, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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What cd/dvd burner to buy?

As my build moves forward, I thought to myself, holly crap I need a burner, then I got looking looking, once again holly crap theres an army of them to choose from and I have NO idea whats important and whats not. This burner will gets TONS of use for burning dvds, NO NEED FOR BLUERAY at...
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- Dec 14, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Intel I7 920, stock boxed cooler?

Thats one of the things Im trying to find out, How loud is this stock cooler? Im looking for quiet, even if I just swapped out the fan for a quiet coolermaster fan.
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- Dec 14, 2008
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Intel I7 920, stock boxed cooler?

I just got my I7 920, I have been trying to find out spec's with the boxed cooler, I cant find ANY info it at all, even intels website make no mention of the spec's, I want to know about the fan, Is it load, do I need to(or can I) replace the fan and still use the stock cooler? What have you...
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- Dec 13, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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