mavizaman

yes, i am using pc for %60 desktop(net,music,tv,video encode vs..) %40 fps
i think q6600 will be correct choise to me for 3-4years
i researched e7200 its good cpu but i think its not carrying me 3-4years

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Hi guys
Firstly, you can add the Asus Silent Square to the list of CPU coolers that fits the P5N E SLI. Its awesome. It dropped my Prime95 full load temps from 68C to around 45C...and it looks like it should be fitted to a Harley!
Im running at 3.0Ghz and completely stable.
Can anyone tell me why my 3D MArk06 score is only around 6000??
Is it my crap RAM?!? (Elixir 5-5-5-18)
Or it is my newby (and wrong) choice of 2 x 8500GTS 1Mb in SLI?!?
If im going to spend more cash what should i get for the best performance
upgrade?
Also...anyone got over 3.0Ghz on this mobo??

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Or is it my Windows XP Home Edition?!?
Any idea whats holding me back?

Betrivent

Well, your score should be at least 9000 with that setup I'd think.. but yes, it's definitely the 8500s.

Make sure your OS is 64-bit.

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Excuse my ignorance...how do i see if my OS is 64bit?
And if it isnt do i need a new windows version?

africandavid

You can see this by going to system information in control panel or in your start menu. It will specify whether it is 32 or64 bit OS.
....by the way, I see you have Q6600 @ 3ghz.-
I tried to flash my bios to 608 but couldn't. I created boot cd no problem, launched awdflash in dos, got to R:\ typed awdflash0608.bin/f... it said bad command or file name.
After that I tried to do it after launching awdflash, typed bios # in "file to program" area, selected "n" not to save , typed yes to start flash,...message saying i can't downgrade. ???
Any advice?

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I had trouble downgrading aswell. i couldnt get it to work with a CD at all. In the end i flashed it with a USB pen drive. Ill look through my notes and post what i did.
yep im a 32bit system....i need that vista or xp pro!!

Monst3r

u guys do know the newest bios fixes this

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Monst3r...so the newset bios is good for ocing yeah?
i tried a few quite recent versions with no luck at all...that was around 6 months ago though
africandavid..i checked my notes.
to downgrade i loaded the binfile 0608 onto a usb drive
and thern flashed the bios with e z flash which is in your bios settings.
seemed to work fine for me.
i didnt have any luck with the boot cd way.
hope this helps

africandavid

Thanks I'll give it a try, , Monster... the new bios fixes OC problems?? ... or allowes be to flash back to older bios??

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