Computer Help Thread

PSZeTa · Post by **PSZeTa** » 24 Feb 2007, 19:59

http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108088

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 24 Feb 2007, 20:03

I have an Antec, I read reviews saying they only last 6 to 8 months and Im approaching my 6th month with it and it is showing signs of it dieing. That is why I want to try a different brand, just didn't want to buy a chancy or bad brand.

@BrontoX: If you go with ATI, wait a few months, their new GPU's are coming out. But you better get a nice big PSU for it, it takes about 230 watts. It already out-performs nVidias card.

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 24 Feb 2007, 20:05

Ok thx for all the advice

EDIT: I just found on the internet a System at 1 800$
Name: Nitro GX - 10
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E6300 @ 3400 MHz
Cooling System: Scythe Infinity
Mobo: Abit AB9 Quad GT
RAM: Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-6400C4D@DDR 970
Video Card: BFG Tech 8800GTS
Hard disk: 2 x WD 3200KS (RAID0)
Optical Drive DVD-RW LG GSA-H22N black
Case Antec Nine Hundred
PSU Fortron Blue Storm II 500
Other: Floppy Drive Alps 3.5''
Windows Vista Home Prem 32-bit English

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 24 Feb 2007, 20:23

Vista Home Premium is somewhat limited. Vista Home Premium = Windows XP Professional with a few features removed. Other than that, I don't see anything wrong with that system.

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 24 Feb 2007, 20:34

Even if Home Premium is with that system i would just install it on my current system and i would buy Vista Ultimate.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 25 Feb 2007, 01:52

Damnn, thats nicccccccccccccccce!

EDIT: Okay, I deleted the BIOS on my MoBo (Flash Screwed Up) So now I'm using that mobo that I chewed out HP about! $\:D/$ lol

So now I can't manually overclock for my Science Project that is due monday so... Does anyone know any good software overclockers that I can use in Windows Vista RC1? Or any Windows at That...

Thx

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 25 Feb 2007, 02:21

Why do you need to overclock again?

So now you're left with a useless paperweight? That really sucks.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 25 Feb 2007, 02:30

Now for long... I feel another hole in my pocket leaning twords Newegg!!!

I need to overclock for the science fair cuz im doing my project on it.. but I need a software overclocker.

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 25 Feb 2007, 02:48

Just replaced my old 500 watt Antel psu with a 750 watt Thermaltake, much quieter. I barely have any other stuff running off of it, will it be able to hande the nVidia 8800GTX?

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 25 Feb 2007, 03:09

Should be. 750W > 500W.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 25 Feb 2007, 06:25

Anyone know ANY overclocking software? I've looked but can't find any...

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 25 Feb 2007, 07:13

depending on what you have, you can use ntune or rivatuner for nvidia or Ati tool for ati cards

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 25 Feb 2007, 07:34

I need CPU overclocking... I might use that with my other PC though...

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 25 Feb 2007, 07:44

do you have a nividia board ?

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 25 Feb 2007, 22:33

@weedman173: It should run it but it depends on how many Hard Drives, Optical Drives and fans you have.
Usually when you get a G88 GTX it's recommended that you get a 800watt PSU just to be on the safe side.

What do you think of this system:
Mobo: ASUS P5N32 SLI Premium @220Euro @270$
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @2.4 GHZ FSB:1066Mhz Cache memory: L1: 64Kb L2: 4096 kb @351.8$ (I think i will Overclock it)
RAM: Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 2x1024MB 800MHZ Latency 5-5-5-12 @229$
HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE (WD2500KS) 250 GB / 7200 rpm / 16 MB cache @85$
Optical Drive: DVD-RW Pioneer DVR-111D (Black) 16x / 16x / 6x / 8x / 40x / 32x / 2 MB cache @40$
Video Card: Gainward BLISS 8800GTX NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX / 768 MB / GDDR3 1.1 ns / 384 bit / PCIe X16 @1x629$
or 2xGainward BLISS 8800GTS NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS / 640 MB / GDDR3 1.1 ns / 320 bit / PCIe X16 @2x441$
Case: Antec SOLO no PSU @80$
PSU: Thermaltake W0106RE 700W @176$ or Sirtec HPC-620-A88S 620W @92EURO
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit English or Windows XP Professional

TOTAL: 1500-2000$ (depends on what i will get)

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 26 Feb 2007, 04:12

That high pitched sound was not my graphics card or power supply, now I have no idea what it is. The sound only starts after the computer has been on for a while.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 26 Feb 2007, 07:07

You've said that twice now...

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 26 Feb 2007, 10:50

@weedman173: Check your hard drive, Optical drive and your Speakers.

@all: Would it be better to buy that System that i posted above or the one i posted on the last page

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 26 Feb 2007, 12:43

Carcrazy wrote:You've said that twice now...

No, I just replaced the power supply thinking that was it and it's not, so it's not the second time. I don't think it is an overheating problem since my computer makes the sound when I turn my computer. I'm just gonna ignore it and keep using my computer, I can't figure out what it is, and two different electronic stores can't figure out what it is.

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 26 Feb 2007, 13:42

Have you tried replacing everything (go to the electronics store tell them to change everything 1 by 1 and that way you can find out)?

Boosted420a · Post by **Boosted420a** » 02 Mar 2007, 01:06

Carcrazy wrote:Anyone know ANY overclocking software? I've looked but can't find any...

Depends on chipset and cpu... but i use, clockgen, A64info-beta, and i could also use nTune, but i think it sux imo. I only use software to test to see how far i can go. You should really do all overclocking from bios for stability. But if you have a pre-built system, software may be your only option.

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 09 Mar 2007, 23:42

I don't know if this is the place for this question but I'll ask anyways.
I have noticed a drastic slowdown in my internet browsing speed. I usually click on my bookmark to get to this site and it used to come right up in about 2 or 3 seconds, now it is taking anywhere from 10 to 13 seconds. Navigating the forum has also slowed down, it used to be 1-2 seconds to load pages and now it's taking 4-7 seconds. It's not just this site, almost all others are slow too. My download speeds are really good for my connection though, so I really don't know why my internet is so slow. I am using Firefox with the Fasterfox Extension, and I use FireTune.

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 09 Mar 2007, 23:51

NFSU's been slower lately for me, as well, so it may not be your connection, though what you said about other sites loading slower may mean that your connection is, in fact, 'slower'.

BrontoX · Post by **BrontoX** » 09 Mar 2007, 23:55

Maybe your internet provider's server's overflowing.
Have you checked for Spyware and viruses?
If you have a firewall installed maybe that is slowing down your internet.

weedman173 · Post by **weedman173** » 10 Mar 2007, 00:04

I have not changed any firewall settings or anything, my computer is the same as it was when I had a good fast speed. I'll check for spyware and viruses. I have also defragged my computer and did a disk clean-up. I also noticed my whole computer has slowed down, but that could be because my computer is using almost 50% of the RAM sitting idle with the required programs open. I really need some more, I only have 1GB of physical memory and I set 8 to 12 gigabytes of hard drive space as virtual RAM which isn't really helping.

EDIT: Just removed some spyware, browsing other sites is a lot faster, but the same 3 sites I usually visit are sorta slow. The sites are this one, msn, and one that I cannot mention(no it's not porn).