Well check and make sure the Silencer hasn't died, as it could have been a power supply failure that caused the issue and fried the board. Silencers don't fail catastrophically often, but it does happen. If you look to get a new PSU, the Antec NeoECO 520C is one of the better values right now especially after rebate; if you want to go the luxury route get a SeaSonic X.
A 120GB SSD will be fine for Windows; I'm running that on a 60GB. Keep in mind that SSDs do have a finite life cycle when it comes to writes, the speed comes with a tradeoff. Keep a backup image of that drive, refresh it every month or so. That SSD should last you a good long while but it will eventually fail if you do tons of editing every day.
slcs are calculated under average-heavy load to have a 50+ year lifespan. mlc's 5-10. lol
That way outperforms any standard hd I've ever owned. As far as I'm concerned there's no real trade off. I've had hd's die on me out of nowhere with no warning in under a year. I've owned several ssds now for over a year, and there are utilities now that measure their wear rate and none of them are lower than 90% health.
Keep in mind that SSDs do have a finite life cycle when it comes to writes
Ultimately it comes down to whether or not you're willing to pay Intel's extortionate pricing to achieve something quicker in a couple of seconds that is usually unnoticeable to the end user unless the specific task is incredibly CPU intensive. Me, personally? I'd go AMD and make myself a cup of coffee while I wait for something to render. Spend what I save on some nice coffee and cuban cigars.
So I'm on my trusty old DFI LanParty X48 and Q6700 @ 3.6 downstairs PC for about 5 minutes after power on and POOF! Off goes the PC and I get a good sniff of burnt electronics. Pull it out and put on my HSPC tech station with a spare power supply and confirm it's the motherboard (or maybe the chip - am not sure how to tell).
Extortionate pricing? Bang/buck, the 2500k and 2600k are absolutely fantastic.
Yes. They're good. But they're not the best bang for buck chips. That's strictly AMD territory. What's really stupid though is the mark up on the 2600 to the 2600k. So the 2600k has an unlocked multiplier. But as I've mentioned that's useless anyway since you can't put 1.38v through the chip without damaging it or killing it. You might as well save yourself the money and get the 2600 without the unlocked multiplier if you are going to go Intel. What multiplier tweaking is available in the standard chip should be more than enough to achieve what the K series can, safely. Everything after is **** waving suicide runs.
Yes. They're good. But they're not the best bang for buck chips. That's strictly AMD territory. What's really stupid though is the mark up on the 2600 to the 2600k. So the 2600k has an unlocked multiplier. But as I've mentioned that's useless anyway since you can't put 1.38v through the chip without damaging it or killing it. You might as well save yourself the money and get the 2600 without the unlocked multiplier if you are going to go Intel. What multiplier tweaking is available in the standard chip should be more than enough to achieve what the K series can, safely. Everything after is **** waving suicide runs.
been 3 weeks at 1.42v for me, and no issues at all. Ive had it over 1.5 for some 5ghz runs as well, hasn't missed a beat.
3weeks at 1.475v & 4.8ghz no issues
BTW I ordered everything including the Intel SSD.
I love my ****!
I'm seeing 2500Ks and 2600Ks on OCN at 4.8GHz at 1.32-1.38V, and a 5GHz at 1.39V. Seems to me they overclock pretty well regardless. I've made a thread asking about durability as well.
Edit: Oh-oh
Not looking good for the "Sandy Bridge are crap" theory.
Hmm.... Crucial C300 Does look a Tad faster (http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/194?vs=126), but not always.
And the Intel SSD and CPU? Gotta prop up iMav's INTC stock.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/intel-finds-sandy-bridge-chipset-design-flaw-shipments-stopped/
annnd down it goes again ;)
Guys, this thread is getting so interesting !
Question: Is the installation of the OS on a 120GB SSD more "difficult" than on a traditional HD ? I mean, is it meant for pc building guru ? And in term of speed difference (mainly read), how much faster is a SSD compared with a 10,000 rpm harddrive?
Max
Guys, this thread is getting so interesting !
I'm about to get rid of my P4P800 motherboard anytime soon this month, hence I'm reading here and there anything about pc building.
Question: Is the installation of the OS on a 120GB SSD more "difficult" than on a traditional HD ? I mean, is it meant for pc building guru ? And in term of speed difference (mainly read), how much faster is a SSD compared with a 10,000 rpm harddrive?
Thx and have a good one,
Max
The newer motherboards and updated BIOS can automatically detect SSD drives just like PATA/SATA drives. So the installation shouldn't be any harder in terms of OS installation.
When it comes to speed difference, it is much noticeably faster. I don't have quantitative numbers off the top of my head, but your typical Windows 7 boot-up time on a 10k rpm drive probably takes about 60+ seconds. On a good SSD, under 30 seconds. Performance will vary on applications within Windows, but will typically always be faster on an SSD.
Six-core Intel® Xeon® up to two X5680 3.33 GHz or four-core Intel® Xeon® X5677 3.46 GHz with 12 MB of cache per processor socket
Look no farther Ripster, here is the computer for you:If you can live with a rack mount server, why not consider the x3755 M3 (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/rack/x3755m3/index.html)? Up to four 2.3 GHz 12-core AMD Opteron 6000 Series processors, for up to 48 cores in a 2U form factor.
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/tower/index.html (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/tower/index.html)
yum... .mmmmmmm.
Hmm...rack mounts.Pack 'em in there!
Hmm...rack mounts.
Pack 'em in there!Show Image(http://www.robotics.tu-berlin.de/fileadmin/fg170/Photos/CIMG0208.JPG)
Just need a little cash...Show Image(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fodlbK6zk34/TKvn9e3I-QI/AAAAAAAAANA/g-tco10O2vE/s1600/mexico-drug-money2.jpg)
Nah, I think Ripster should get an X Series tower. It's only 80 pounds, so, much lighter than a rack.
Or your own maxirack...Show Image(http://www.ericembling.com/images/Rack02.jpg)
Sure that isn't MW basement?
I can assure that wooden racks with vintage PCs is not my computing goal.
I can assure that wooden racks with vintage PCs is not my computing goal.
Sure that isn't MW basement?
I wasn't really serious about that one, although I thought the mini network rack was kinda cool. I got curious so went and looked up what it was. I figured it was fabricated but not. It's described as someones BCMSN study lab consisting of an 1841 Router, 2960 Switch, two Dell L3 Switches in an 8U musician's desk top rack from cpc.co.uk. Never seen anything like that before but now I want one, at least one, :wink:.Show Image(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8282/ccnalab3.jpg)
Forget about the router crap, I just want the thinkpad and synth rack... could put some cool synths in there.
You guys are sure getting excited about $10 worth of cheap steel tubing.Show Image(http://www.hdforindies.com/uploaded_images/Photo-149-707610.jpg)
That's nice.
Making love on the beach is highly overrated.
ow. Ow. OWWWW!
You shouldn't listen to the news without understanding the details.
Any reason Dirk stepped down/was fired? I like to think the board walked into his office and he had all their spouses lined up bent over his desk naked and was snorting coke off their arses.
Concerns over his not taking advantage of the huge spike in demand for tablets and smartphones and, more specifically, not making chips to go in said devices.
They're getting closer though, 5W dual core Fusion chips are available now. Pair it down to single core and put it on a 28nm node and you've got yourself the ultimate smartphone CPU.
I thought the mini network rack was kinda cool. I got curious so went and looked up what it was. I figured it was fabricated but not. It's described as an 8U musician's desk top rack from cpc.co.uk. Never seen anything like that before but now I want one, at least one, :wink:.
Forget about the router crap, I just want the thinkpad and synth rack... could put some cool synths in there.
Oh, right, I didn't want the routers, I wanted the rack, and I'll always take a thinkpad.
You guys are sure getting excited about $10 worth of cheap steel tubing.
I would actually like a desk synth rack... I haven't been able to find any locally..
At the time Intel Atom was taking off, weren't AMD still fighting in court with them about Intel's kick back scheme? Or was that done by then? AMD didn't really have anything to counter Atom at the time. I remember jumping on Intel Atom boards when they first hit the market and going mini-itx crazy. Still have two systems lying about somewhere. The novelty factor wore off quickly when you realise that single core Atoms are **** for just about anything bar powering a router. I think my next mini-itx board will either be something with the Intel D525 or AMD E-350. All comes down to cost and if it'll come with enough SATA connections for a Chenbro ES34069 server case.
Well. I've been thinking about a full size rack but didn't seem like it was going to work out (read my wife won't let me, hah). But these smaller racks might work for me while staying under the wifes radar. Might look around for something used or perhaps fabricating my own out of angle iron. It's just that I had given up in defeat but now feel like I have some new options.
People on OCuk look older than 13. Like real adults with houses and everything.
No love :(
You'll get over it. It's the internet.
I'm looking at my porch from this PC and don't see the UPS girl yet.
How did the photographer know I like Parts Express too?
Here's what you should be looking for...
(obligatory response to any post with a shipping reference)
That OK, he's buying broken **** anyway, that's likely to help in the long-run ;)
Voltage death. Chipset degradation. Socket burn. Jesus Christ. It's not been a good start for Sandy Bridge. That said socket burn was a problem on Nehalem early on as well.
I really dislike Atom. The bastard offspring of 80386 and Pentium M. Putting it on a smaller node and giving it power gating doesn't make up for the fact that it's outperformed by a Pentium 3.
It was one motherboard. Socket burn was only an issue with 1156 foxconn brackets. I haven't been hearing about this "voltage death" either, unless we are talking about clarksdale.
The chipset degradation is a pretty serious but as long as you stick to the SATA 6gbs ports or use a third party controller you won't be affected.
Ripster, pay close attention to the dog when the shipping guy leaves.
What if you have 6 devices? ;D
It was one motherboard. Socket burn was only an issue with 1156 foxconn brackets. I haven't been hearing about this "voltage death" either, unless we are talking about clarksdale.
The chipset degradation is a pretty serious but as long as you stick to the SATA 6gbs ports or use a third party controller you won't be affected.
You have 8 wiki corrections of which I think I had to correct half.
Ooooh some Atom bashing!
Yeah, that thing is slow. My Pentium 4 runs faster.
But like Bhtooefr said, at least it'll force developers to write more efficient code so it'll run at a normal speed on an Atom.
Some people run slow no matter what processor they are on.
Voltage death is in reference to people pumping the upper limits of what a 65nm fabricated chip can take, through a 32nm fabricated chip. Which was already discussed in this thread. But here's the link again;
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227651 (http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227651)
And it's not just a problem regarding voltage with Sandy Bridge. Talking to guys on IRC and they remember people *****ing because they killed Yorkfield and Wolfdale chips where the recommended limit was around 1.4v but people were pumping 1.6v through them like they were Conroes.
Lol. You guys should read the thread for my plan. Plus, I ghost my drives frequently and keep a spare in the bank safety box. Luckily none of my drives were affected by the PC blowing up.
BTW - it's all here! Wasn't home but my wife said it looked like this guy.Show Image(http://www.strangepolitics.com/images/content/12142.jpg)
Lol. You guys should read the thread for my plan. Plus, I ghost my drives frequently and keep a spare in the bank safety box. Luckily none of my drives were affected by the PC blowing up.
BTW - it's all here! Wasn't home but my wife said it looked like this guy.Show Image(http://www.strangepolitics.com/images/content/12142.jpg)
That's fine. I posted that earlier.
First thing I plan on doing when I get my PC built is this calculation:
4195835.0/3145727.0 = 1.333 820 449 136 241 002 (correct result)
4195835.0/3145727.0 = 1.333 739 068 902 037 589 (incorrect result on a defective Pentium)
>>> int(4195835.0/3145727.0)
1
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You can't make fun of my computers anymore. Or my basement. Yours look worse!
In before the shipments stopped!
Up and running. Damn, I'm impressed with SSDs. I must restrain myself from upgrading my laptop and two other PCs. I'll probably just get in the habit of buying one at the $200 pricepoint every new generation. Easiest build yet. Hopefully they'll give me 6 months or so to RMA the motherboard.
Can you translate what instantkamera just said??
Good lord, careful you don't wander too close to the intake on that beast, it'll be the last thing you ever do.
Windows Home Server? People buy that thing?
OK, I'm going with your recommendation. That and because MW doesn't like it.
And it's Biggus ****usShow Image(http://img.youtube.com/vi/u6NuGf6G4fk/0.jpg)
That and because MW doesn't like it.
So how is it in the benchies?Care to share with us some numerical data pertaining to the performance of this personal computer? A result set from the suite entitled "GeekBench" would be desirable as that software is most familiar to those who frequent this online forum.
Sorry I don't feel like digging through pages of crap, care to sum up the part list?Apologies are due in advance of the following query, due to the fact that I could attempt to obtain the desired information myself, but choose to forgo the somewhat laborious task of reviewing the numerous preceding entries in this discussion.
Curious about RAM, no trip chan it looks like ?
Can you translate what instantkamera just said??
So how is it in the benchies? Sorry I don't feel like digging through pages of crap, care to sum up the part list? Curious about RAM, no trip chan it looks like ?
It is customary that the aforementioned memory be represented by three modules (or a multiple thereof), giving rise to the moniker "Triple channel".
.......I'm now a SSD convert.
Sorry I don't know how to hit the "first page" button. Care to repeat what you said in the first post?
That's incorrect, actually. The tech came first and allowed people to use it in triple channel configuration.
1155 doesn't support triple channel RAM, it's dual channel only. Triple channel is only for servers and people who like to enhance their epeen.
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An Important Announcement regarding Intel(r) Series 6 Chipsets
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Intel has recently identified an issue with their 6 series chipsets,
which are used with all their 2nd generation Core processors
(code-named Sandy Bridge). This is a potentially serious issue, but it
should not affect your data, just your system's performance. Intel believes
that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while
working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution.
However, some users may see degradation in the performance of SATA
devices attached to the system, whether internal or external (such as hard
drives and DVD drives). Intel is not aware of any end-user who has seen this
issue yet, but they expect it to affect a significant percentage of users
eventually, and to worsen over a three year period.
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An Important Announcement to the 18th person to mention this
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We know.
Just for good measure,
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An Important Announcement regarding Intel(r) Series 6 Chipsets
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Intel has recently identified an issue with their 6 series chipsets,
which are used with all their 2nd generation Core processors
(code-named Sandy Bridge). This is a potentially serious issue, but it
should not affect your data, just your system's performance. Intel believes
that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while
working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution.
However, some users may see degradation in the performance of SATA
devices attached to the system, whether internal or external (such as hard
drives and DVD drives). Intel is not aware of any end-user who has seen this
issue yet, but they expect it to affect a significant percentage of users
eventually, and to worsen over a three year period.
Good thing I don't have to worry about it. Isn't it nice having a good computer you can count on?
It's a lot like gun fighting. There's always going to be someone who knows more about computers. I'm sure there's someone out there that thinks you're a dolt because you didn't know some esoteric fact too. Triple channel is relatively new, not everyone knows everything about it.
The problem comes when someone is about to spend 700 euros on a computer, and is blindly listening to you tell them to buy things that won't work together. Sure, not everyone is going to know everything, but it's nice to know 'obscure fact' about the most basic aspects of computer building, especially when you're building for someone else.
And DDR3 has been out for about four years now. Get with the program, bro.
I should point out here that the person in question was providing advice to someone else.
The problem comes when someone is about to spend 700 euros on a computer, and is blindly listening to you tell them to buy things that won't work together. Sure, not everyone is going to know everything, but it's nice to know 'obscure fact' about the most basic aspects of computer building, especially when you're building for someone else.
And DDR3 has been out for about four years now. Get with the program, bro.
That's OK.
I never listen to you guys anyway.
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An Important Announcement regarding Intel(r) Series 6 Chipsets
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Intel has recently identified an issue with their 6 series chipsets,
which are used with all their 2nd generation Core processors
(code-named Sandy Bridge). This is a potentially serious issue, but it
should not affect your data, just your system's performance. Intel believes
that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while
working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution.
However, some users may see degradation in the performance of SATA
devices attached to the system, whether internal or external (such as hard
drives and DVD drives). Intel is not aware of any end-user who has seen this
issue yet, but they expect it to affect a significant percentage of users
eventually, and to worsen over a three year period.
clearly. and I quote:
I don't think it's been 4 years either, maybe news of it. I believe it was late 2008, or early 2009 when they were first available. That's only about 2 years.
I'm not defending the guy, obviously he's on the back curve of knowledge. It's just a matter of your gloating that people who know nothing shouldn't act like they do. The fact of the matter is that he probably did know more than the person he was helping, and you come along and are on the upper end of the curve and think he's an idiot, when it's just a matter of relativity.
I do agree though, if you DONT know, dont offer advice. Problem is, a lot of people THINK they know. Why is that? I think maybe it's just becoming more and more difficult for younger generation to know ... what they know, because they rely heavily on the internet for facts, but haven't learned the value in VERIFICATION of facts. One guy says something stupid and it's immediately imprinted in another persons head as fact. I dunno, could be off base there, but when I read OCN, that's what I think of. S/N ratio is retardedly bad there.
GOOD Lego builds require creativity. Something you seem to lack.
You could post this again.
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An Important Announcement regarding Intel(r) Series 6 Chipsets
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Intel has recently identified an issue with their 6 series chipsets,
which are used with all their 2nd generation Core processors
(code-named Sandy Bridge). This is a potentially serious issue, but it
should not affect your data, just your system's performance. Intel believes
that consumers can continue to use their systems with confidence, while
working with their computer manufacturer for a permanent solution.
However, some users may see degradation in the performance of SATA
devices attached to the system, whether internal or external (such as hard
drives and DVD drives). Intel is not aware of any end-user who has seen this
issue yet, but they expect it to affect a significant percentage of users
eventually, and to worsen over a three year period.
I mean, is it that difficult to check?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR3_SDRAM#Market_penetration
Cases. The CM 690 II is far superior to the original, and is a very good case and a good value.
I spent a worryingly long amount of time explaining to the former that DDR3 was not inherently triple channel...
And DDR3 has been out for about four years now. Get with the program, bro.
I don't think it's been 4 years either, maybe news of it. I believe it was late 2008, or early 2009 when they were first available. That's only about 2 years.
I mean, is it that difficult to check?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR3_SD...et_penetration
It actually is. I did do a search for triple channel memory, and only got this...
Why do people who know absolutely nothing about computers pretend to do so?
Hmm... better take some measurements..Show Image(http://www.abload.de/img/025ru86m.jpg)
Anybody have any other suggestions?
Sweet looking case. Would be perfect if the holes were narrower, like a net. To stop the dust from being sucked in. It just collects neatly at the front of my case and can be wiped off.
to recap:
As we've been discussing ddr3 isn't the same as triple channel either, and as stated just because a system accepts ddr3 doesn't mean it's triple channel necessarily.
The fact that you're just trying to defend CH's insulting others by insulting me just shows what kind of person you are as well Instant.
Hey, you guys are supposed to be helping me!
Anyway, I linked to a most excellent SSD setup guide for Windows earlier in the thread (http://www.overclock.net/ssd/700470-tutorials-real-world-windows-7-ssd.html). But since you're an oldtimer here's a couple of more links:
1. SSD WIN7 Setup Secrets (http://www.overclock.net/ssd/929553-win-7-ssds-setup-secrets.html)
2. How to split tasks SSD Boot/HD Storag (http://www.overclock.net/ssd/664738-how-setup-ssd-boot-drive-secondary.html)eShow Image(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4843/mofoyh4au3.gif)
And in case you missed it Sandy Bridge has a SATA 3.0 problem so don't plug in your stuff into it or you may get....ZZZZOOOOMMMMMMGGGGGG GRADUAL PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION OVER THREEEEEEE YEEEEEARRSSSSS.
I like Aluminum Lian Li's for ease of carting around and impeccable fit/finish.
In fact it was CH that tried to claim ddr3 is the same as triple channel
...
The conversation CH had that I was commenting about him acting all superior for no reason was about triple channel function, not really ddr3.
Aluminum is also very soft. It's easier to scratch and dent than most plastic. I'm surprised people would make computer cases out of it.
The big advantage of Aluminum cases are how light they are. Plus anodized aluminum is beautiful.
iPads for example are made of a single billet of machined aluminum.Show Image(http://images.appleinsider.com/ifixit.ipad.001.png)
magnesium
Why don't you guys argue about the history of DDR3 by PM. The lulz potential is minimal. ANDDDDDDD......I'm not into Vintage anyway.
Isn't magnesium extremely flammable? Like it gets hot enough to ignite thermite even.
I recommend keeping a razor blade hidden in your anus.
AssRocks Rocks Ass!
My Quad 6700 system is now up and running. This is good news since the memory and CPU survived the motherboard getting fried.
Unfortunately there is no way a $60 AsRocks can get this up to 3.6 but I may just stick it at 3.4 and be happy.
my! what a big heatsink you have. lol.
i'd be hard pressed to go 1366 or get a 12 core opteron. the opteron will smoke the i7......but of course the 12 core xeon will smoke the opteron. money not withstanding.
Speaking of heatsinks, I posted this on Overclockers.
http://en.expreview.com/2011/02/18/scythe-rolls-out-susanoo-cpu-cooler-with-four-fans-and-twelve-heatpipes/14739.html
Speaking of heatsinks, I posted this on Overclockers.
http://en.expreview.com/2011/02/18/scythe-rolls-out-susanoo-cpu-cooler-with-four-fans-and-twelve-heatpipes/14739.html
SWEET JESUS!!!! I don't think that that cooler could even fit in my HAF-X!!! I think that they are targeting people who don't use computer cases for their rig....
I like how quiet the Noctua is.
4 smaller fans on that monster makes it a dead end for me. At 40% fan speed my temp is 34c idle.
So I'm on my trusty old DFI LanParty X48 and Q6700 @ 3.6 downstairs PC for about 5 minutes after power on and POOF! Off goes the PC and I get a good sniff of burnt electronics. Pull it out and put on my HSPC tech station with a spare power supply and confirm it's the motherboard (or maybe the chip - am not sure how to tell).
Bummer, Doooood.
So I've been thinking it's new build time anyway so I'll toss the QC6700/RAM in a box for another day and start a new build. I'll admit I don't hang out in the HardForum and OCN motherboard/CPU forums so I need some advice on this Sandy Bridge Build. I've been eying the reviews and it looks like a good time for a new build.
I've got these in my Shopping Cart at Newegg and will pull the trigger this weekeng. Any gotcha's anybody sees? Primary application will be standard computing stuff, heavy photo and especially Video Editing (AVCHD is a *****). Not a lot of gaming and I'm not really into the dual slot video card thing but it looks like I need to go upmarket a bit to get all those juicy USB 3.0 ports and eSata. And yah, I'll OC it some. But maybe not enough to burn up the motherboard this time - temps were fine but maybe the power boost did the DFI in over the 2/3 years.
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070)
ASUS P8P67 Deluxe LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131679)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428)
I'm tempted to get a Intel (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167035) or OCZ SSD drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227551) even though it probably won't help the video editing much. And do I really need 120G?
Sandy Bridge Motherboards Rev3s now all over Newegg. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701&cm_re=p67-_-13-131-701-_-Product) I got an Email from Newegg giving me options for replace/return and will be doing a advance RMA option - they send the replacement and I turn around and send the bad one back (gotta love Newegg!).
Bad one.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5410979540_3d41b417dc_z.jpg)
In other news I'm so fond of SSD I have a SSD HP DM1z NOTbook on the way.
Meanwhile the INTC Dinosaur lumbers on, meteors don't affect it but climate change might.Show Image(http://www.google.com/finance/chart?q=NASDAQ:INTC&tlf=12)
DFI Lanparty. So many BIOS options it looks like it is designed by engineering trolls.
I'm rusty on the whole OCing thing.
Somebody tell me what BIOS button settings to push for a clean Sandy Bridge Medium overclock. A jillion people must have my exact same build now that Intel has gotten their $1B writeoff act together (I wonder if iMav will get a Christmas bonus this year?). Nothing fancy. I was happy with my Q6700 at 3.6 so I'm not looking to fry anything (again).
This is my rig.
How do I OC it?
tl;dr
I've overclocked before. I just need the settings for a medium OC for that specific config.
tl;dr
I've overclocked before. I just need the settings for a medium OC for that specific config.
Oooops. Maybe not.
Maybe I got finally banned?
Time for a UPDATE!!!
First the boring stuff. I upgraded the 1TB to a 2TB WD Black - booooorrrriiiinnnggg.
Then a Dell U3011. The 30". Velly nice.
Then my sound card died. After posting in the headphone thread (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?13775-Headphone-Thread.&p=347126&viewfull=1#post347126) and getting rotten advice I decided on the Claro HT Omega Claro Halo with XT (they need to shorten that name).
Since this isn't HeadFi I'm not going into any tech speak on this stuff - just showing pics.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5759859309_62732f1d45_z.jpg)
Hi-End Amp on a cardShow Image(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/5759859951_cf6650cb15_z.jpg)
This sound card is sheer awesomeness despite being Korean.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5760404284_891b511c0e_z.jpg)
Replaceable OpAmps if I go headfihighShow Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5760404692_09df8c2018_z.jpg)
XT addon card. I would have bought the ASUS if I could find their elusive 7channel version of this.Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/5760405078_7b63d6508e_z.jpg)
The RCA jacks are a revelation after years of flimsy nonstandard Creative submini jacks. PLIIX and DTS 5.1 FTW.Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/5811130506_20a3dfd015_z.jpg)
But WAIT, there's MOAR. The U3011/F2001 WallOlcds means my Mackie HR824 monitors sitting on the table top were obscured. So first I looked into wall mounting 40lb monitors and decided that would be too much work so decided to put one on a pedestal and the other on another higher part of the desk.
So I grabbed a testbed speaker box I had and painted it with my favorite DIY speaker combo, oil based black paint over MDF and then a few coats of truckbed liner. Then I sprayed another board and screwed it to the top to make a nice strong speaker stand.Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/5797751285_218cee5cae_z.jpg)
Gives a nice pebbly and tough finish.Show Image(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/5798303242_2ea0e25ce4_z.jpg)
Then I went a bit off the deep end and instead of my former packing foam pads I used for monitor isolation I got the PrimaAcoustics with a 5 degree angle downfiring.
I was disappointed opening up the box. WTF - $100 for a piece of foam and some metal? AM I BACK AT HEADFI!!Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/5798299968_05da1a9ea4_z.jpg)
Actually the metal panel is impressive. Weighs a ton and has a nonslip pad on top. The foam itself didn't look anything special to me.Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2320/5797748535_9f0dbfd2c7_z.jpg)
Fire up the rears...I should become a TruckLiner salesman.Show Image(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5182954409_4f9a0eddaa_z.jpg)
Using my Yamaha 4 channel amp MX-35. I have two of these cheap off of ebay a long time ago.Show Image(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4736704578_e617e35634_z.jpg)
Putting it all together.Show Image(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/5797749113_c9c51f8b15_z.jpg)
And final result.Show Image(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/5798301278_7c32f150ff_b.jpg)
It's just awesome for cranking out the sound. Surprising enough I did do testing both A/B with Right/Left channel with/without the Primacoustics switching with the 1/4" ghetto pad solution and indeed I do hear a lot tighter bass. Stupid audiophile equipment - when will it end!
Sounds great though.
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