The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition

Rob,
Why is it showing your memory as DDR3, or is this a different MB?

Russ

 

It's a bug with CPUZ.

 

does anyone know if you can run a pcie x1 card in an unused pcie x16 slot?

 

the answer is 110% yes

 

thanks

 

good question Russ. that screen shot was when i was haven the problem with the puter shutting down. since ive lowered my OC down to 3.6ghz and set my mem to the 400 strap with the 2.66multi i have had now problems shutting down..

 

Adding to this, 4x cards are upwards compatible also (the ones I've seen) as the RAID card I've used for a few months has been running successfully in my extra 16x

 

well after banging my head again most the night with this mem shutting down every 10 Min's or so,or every couple Min's while stressing. its out and the ddr2 800 is back in and has been running orthos all night after a hour of OCCT and passing 10 test with IBT at max mem. maybe i got a bad couple sticks of mem???? they are going back today. think i will pick up the OCZ vendetta2 and give it a whirl along with a red neon cathode.. brighten things up a bit plus i will need it for the HAF932

 

Possibly, or the Northbridge isn't stable enough to power the higher speed memory, I've seen that before. MCH voltage adjustments should in theory cure that if it's the case.

 

you reseated the NB TIM?

 

Newegg just sent me my new Brd P5Q Premium, I'm going to put my Comp back together. Is their a specific way that I should apply the Arctic Silver to the CPU (Quad Q9450). If memory serves me right,it should be 2 lines side to side, instead of spread evenly...Am I right, can't remember. I know it was posted, but I can't find it. Sorry bout that

 

I think one line probably suffices or you risk using too much.

 

OK Thanks. But the line is the correct way Right. Not spread

Also I'm getting ready to build a computer 4 my Granddaughter,I like this case except 4 the way the HDD are mounted. I prefer side to side, much easier,instead of front to back
Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower $59.99($39.99 after $20.00 Mail-In
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133046
Is their a similar cs. or better in the same price range, that I might use. I want to make sure the cooling is good with 2 120 fans,+PSU

 

Yeah line is the correct method.
Thermaltake Sopranos are OK, but they're nowhere near as good as they look in the picture, very cheaply made.

 

Thermaltake Sopranos are OK, but they're nowhere near as good as they look in the picture, very cheaply made.
What would U suggest then.I want something that looks classy & cools good. IN or around a fair price range. Remember she's a girl so looks are important. PINK Would B nice

 

An NZXT Apollo? They do one in orange... lol
Pink cases are grotesque...

 

An NZXT Apollo
R they good a good Cs.

 

Yeah, think a scaled down NZXT Lexa, but nice and cheap, with still reasonable build quality and looks

 

I'm looking at this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower
$79.99($59.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate)
Should I move the side fan to the front, or leave it,and or add another to the front

 

Leave it and add another.