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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420793 is a reply to message #420748] |
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| nikki6ixx wrote on Wed, 24 February 2010 01:53 |
Double post, and this is for Glock to check out.
Now that you got your PC up and running, you need to tweak it for that fast new SSD of yours. Windows 7 has some features that will help maintain your SSD's speed, but you need to do some tweaks yourself.
Here's a good guide.
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1661
Just make sure you thoroughly read the instructions, and know what you're doing exactly.
I'd ignore disabling the Pagefile right now, because you're a little short in the RAM department. Once your PC has 4GB, and is all up and running, you can then set it to something small, like 128MB, or turn it off.
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Oh, nice. I'll take a look at that once I get my sticks back.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420794 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 24 February 2010 12:12 |
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I'd recommend at least disabling automated defragmentation, and a couple others. Defrag is murder on SSD's and can shorten their life and use very quickly.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #420862 is a reply to message #420794] |
Wed, 24 February 2010 23:39 |
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| nikki6ixx wrote on Wed, 24 February 2010 13:12 |
I'd recommend at least disabling automated defragmentation, and a couple others. Defrag is murder on SSD's and can shorten their life and use very quickly.
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Wow, then that will be the FIRST thing I do when I get my PC back.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421729 is a reply to message #419256] |
Mon, 08 March 2010 23:52 |
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No, the motherboard is equipped with surround sound. You might just need to fiddle with the Realtek program to get your sound working properly. :/
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421730 is a reply to message #421729] |
Tue, 09 March 2010 00:03 |
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| nikki6ixx wrote on Tue, 09 March 2010 00:52 |
No, the motherboard is equipped with surround sound. You might just need to fiddle with the Realtek program to get your sound working properly. :/
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Oh ok. See, I was getting a little confused since it had the outputs, but no sound. I'll keep trying the settings then.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421733 is a reply to message #421730] |
Tue, 09 March 2010 00:49 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Tue, 09 March 2010 02:03 |
| nikki6ixx wrote on Tue, 09 March 2010 00:52 |
No, the motherboard is equipped with surround sound. You might just need to fiddle with the Realtek program to get your sound working properly. :/
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Oh ok. See, I was getting a little confused since it had the outputs, but no sound. I'll keep trying the settings then.
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Try clicking the black input in realtek and selecting rear speakers. I think black is rear (sleepy so correct me if it's center/sub). Anyways it should be in there and you just have to select the right one if that's the issue.
P.S. Pics or it never happened!
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421795 is a reply to message #419256] |
Tue, 09 March 2010 18:48 |
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Oh dear. I feel retarded. I totally forgot to plug the cables from my computer into my sub (the central hub for all the speakers). I looked back there and the plugs were dangling right out the back. LOL! At least there was nothing wrong with it.
And, without further a adieu, I give pictures, glorious pictures! 
As you can see, I'm not quite up to speed in cable management, but everything is mostly clear of the hardware. I accidentally took out the noise dampeners (didn't realize what they were at the time lol.) out of where the SSD is currently sitting. I need to get them back one of these days lol.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421811 is a reply to message #421809] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 00:37 |
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| Zion wrote on Wed, 10 March 2010 01:17 |
Yuck, stock cooling. Cables could do with looking tidier, but other than that, it's pretty cool. Good job. ^^
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Lol don't hate! This is my first rig after all. Since you mentioned it, what type of cooling do you prefer, that would fit my right, of course. I am planning to do the cables one of these days, I just can't keep myself out of my video games. Plus I just got BC2, so who knows how long it will be. I'm pretty proud of myself.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421812 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 00:51 |
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Cable management is overrated. It takes quality time away from what's important, like kicking ass in Arkham Asylum. 
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421819 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 02:58 |
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Clearing the cables out the way actually increases performance because it will increase the airflow inside the case, which will keep your parts cooler. So you can play that stupid Batman game for longer.
The cooler i have is this, and it's currently fanless and after playing Second Life (Ultra Graphics settings, 1920x1080, AAx4, ASx16) for 5 hours, still keeps the CPU temperature below 40 degrees C. It can take two 140mm fans too, if you really want. 'Tis a bit fiddly to install, and you may need a hole in the motherboard tray to fit the backplate, so it's not for beginners.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421850 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 10:58 |
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Lol, yeah I think I'll just stick with fans then. Maybe I'll tackle that later. I'm still able to install two fans, so I'll just stick to that for now.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421857 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 11:43 |
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Looks good man, like others have said you can tuck the cables away and use zip-ties for that. I'd replace the stock heatsink if you plan on overclocking the CPU. Other than that, glad it's working. (I want a monitor pic as well  )
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421909 is a reply to message #421906] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 18:58 |
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| Cunin wrote on Wed, 10 March 2010 20:31 |
The only thing you have to remember is to connect the fans, you don't really need to spend money for additional coolers/heatsinks 
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Not always true. This is totally dependent on the specific CPU and the model. Try running an i7 920 at full load 24/7 on the stock cooler. And of course, any overclocking makes good use of an aftermarket cooler. Most dual core CPU's at stock settings are just fine though.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421922 is a reply to message #419256] |
Wed, 10 March 2010 22:17 |
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Yeah, I'm not doing any OC'ing, but here's the picture just for you Homey. I am going to pick up a full HD monitor one of these days so it's still not complete!
You can also see my shitty desk. It's a part of a bunkbed lol. That's another thing I need to add to the list. 
Hey, by the way, Sapphire put out a 2nd gen 5850. That will still work with my current one right?
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421977 is a reply to message #421966] |
Thu, 11 March 2010 15:31 |
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| Homey wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 15:25 |
Same link, but yeah it won't be a problem.
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Oh crap, sorry. THIS one is my current card.
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #421980 is a reply to message #421977] |
Thu, 11 March 2010 15:53 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 16:31 |
| Homey wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 15:25 |
Same link, but yeah it won't be a problem.
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Oh crap, sorry. THIS one is my current card.
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Wait, you're not already looking to Crossfire two 5850's?... :/
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Building my own PC [message #422003 is a reply to message #419256] |
Thu, 11 March 2010 21:05 |
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@Zeratul: Thanks for the compliment And the card was $300 when I bought it, but now, as you can see, it's unavailable, at least on Newegg. The 2nd gen is out though, which is in the link above.
@nikki: What do you mean?
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