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Hardware, Software and Security / Software / Tweaking the BIOS
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on: August 07, 2008, 01:12:29 am
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Ok so I built my first PC containing of these parts:
-Antec Solo Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case -ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard -eVGA Nvidia 8800GS -CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply -Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 -G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK -Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive -SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F
I won't lie, it's pretty freakin' sweet.
But this is my first time building a computer and so tweaking it to max performance is something I want to learn.
First off, the RAM runs at 800mhz. I believe this is pretty standard, it requires some altering of the BIOS to make it run at 1066mhz. I have no idea on how to do this. Any info would be great (detailed as possible).
Second, when my computer starts it has the messages
Adapter 1: Disk Information No Hard Disk Detected.
What do I need to do to fix this if it is a problem.
Thanks for your help!
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Hardware, Software and Security / Hardware / Improving watercooling
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on: August 07, 2008, 01:09:09 am
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My System spec: Intel E8200 Geforce 8800GTS Asus P5N-E SLI
Cooling: Zalman Reserator kit + XSPC 120 radiator
Core temps (idle/load): CPU - 57/70 GPU - 57/80C to 90C
Coolant temp In 35.5 Out 36.5
What can be the cause of the large temperature difference between the cores and coolant? I use silver-based thermal grease, and the contact seems reasonable.
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