ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Thread

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by KHORR

By reseating, do you mean take my cpu cooler off and put it back on?

yes. With a new application of thermal paste of course, and make sure that it is snug.

According to SpeedFan My HDD's are running at mid 30's, I'm not sure what the other temps mean. I'll host a pic.



EDIT: Also, I'm considering getting a new new cpu and psu, but I'm not sure of what I was should be looking for. Anyone have any good recommendations for medium-range budget? I was thinking of getting a quad core but apparently they aren't too crash hot for gaming. Can anyone else back this up? I'm also running XP, so I don't know if getting a quad will be worth it.

I do want a modular psu though.

I love my Corsair 520hx--dead silent, modular, not terribly pricey.

Quad cores are fine for gaming, the games aren't optimized for 4 cores yet tho. A dual and a quad at the same clock speed will perform about the same in games. However, with this board it is not recommendable to get a quad if you want to OC it past 3ghz.

The e8400 is a good choice for a dual core. Low heat output, very overclockable.

[KHORR]

Originally Posted by Gauvenator

I love my Corsair 520hx--dead silent, modular, not terribly pricey.

Quad cores are fine for gaming, the games aren't optimized for 4 cores yet tho. A dual and a quad at the same clock speed will perform about the same in games. However, with this board it is not recommendable to get a quad if you want to OC it past 3ghz.

The e8400 is a good choice for a dual core. Low heat output, very overclockable.

Cool thanks for your advice

What do you think of my temps/volts etc in the pic?

[SickStew]

Hi i've just installed a E7200 and updated my BIOS to the New 1002 from the Asus Site. But when i load up CPUZ i've only got 1 core and 1 thread

Why could this be do I need to downgrade my BIOS please Help

[SickStew]

I've try downgrading my bios to 906 and it has no diff effect

I'm just waiting for Asus to release a non beta bios version 1002 this should hopefully solve my problem.

[Rapid_Eraser]

This last bios 1002 (just like the 0608) seems to do pretty well with my Q6600 B3 3108Mhz@1,32v, ppl with Q6600 should give it a try.

[blackar7s]

hi i want to upgrade the cooling of the nb and i have the zalman 9700. i want to put the Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II on the nb. will it fit.


thanks, also i wouldnt mind if you could tell me if i buy a sb cooler will it fit with my 8800gtx

[SickStew]

Oh but the lastest bios is only beta version which means a testing platform. I want them to release a non beta version that might solve my little problem

[Gauvenator]

Originally Posted by KHORR

Cool thanks for your advice

What do you think of my temps/volts etc in the pic?

What temp is it in your house? Ambients have a huge effect on temperatures in computers. The volts look ok for the processor, but the temps seem a little high...but maybe not if you have a really hot house.

[zemon]

Originally Posted by blackar7s

hi i want to upgrade the cooling of the nb and i have the zalman 9700. i want to put the Thermaltake Extreme Spirit II on the nb. will it fit.

Just installed a thermaltake extreme on my northbridge it fitted in easy with my artic cooling freezer pro 7, if that helps.

[blackar7s]

thanks theat gives me a rough idea

+ any idea bout the 8800gtx and sb

i give u rep ok