The Computer Megathread

[SpreadsPlague]

It's saying my CPU is clocked at 3.4 but I currently have it OC'd to 4, and 3D Mark 11 reports 4.

I think maybe I'm doing something wrong with PC Wizard? Either that or I don't understand something here. Enlightenment would be nice c:



edit: according to a few google searches, my RAM issue seems to be not an issue at all and rather quite normal. I just don't understand how RAM works apparently.

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[Nickelob Ultra]

667 MHz for RAM is a bit low.  Not dangerously low, it's just low.

[Ethan]

Gaming computer conversation with dad: "How about an iMac?"
He's the one that said that btw

LOL

Okay I found where memory was in PC Wizard.

This is my RAM. Is it supposed to report 667 MHz in PC Wizard?

It appears downclocked then.
Is your motherboard compatible with at least 1333?

[patton360]

AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8GHz (Quad Core) 45nm, AM3 6MB Cache
Spire Kestrel-King II AMD 64 fan
FoxConn A88GMV, AMD 880G, Onboard Video, HDMI, GB LAN
4GB (2x2GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066 Dual Channel
GeForce 210 1GB, PCI EXpress 16X dual head, HDMI
500.0 GB Hitachi 7200RPM SATA2, UDMA 300 8m cache
Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)
Wireless 802.11 N 150MBs Network Card PCI
Logisys Black ATX Case w/side window & front USB
Case Fan 80 mm DC fan
Logisys 400W ATX Power Supply
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit DVD w/SP1

$594.00


good deal?

[steve5451]

I don't think so.

[patton360]

I don't think so.

Why, and where could i get a better deal?

[steve5451]

Why, and where could i get a better deal?

Well, the 210 is a pretty weak card and the CPU could be better. You should check the OP for some builds if you feel like building one yourself, but if you feel you can't you can get a prebuilt. It won't be as powerful as it would be if you built it though.

What is your budget?

[SpreadsPlague]

It appears downclocked then.
Is your motherboard compatible with at least 1333?

this is my motherboard. can you tell me if it's compatible?





in other news, I OC'd my GTX 580 from 797 MHz to 885 MHz (yes I stress tested no worries)

I'm satisfied with the performance increase with my latest benchmark - about 600 points more!

[Ethan]

this is my motherboard. can you tell me if it's compatible?





in other news, I OC'd my GTX 580 from 797 MHz to 885 MHz (yes I stress tested no worries)

I'm satisfied with the performance increase with my latest benchmark - about 600 points more!

Yes, that's compatible.
It's confused me why it's downclocked it. Doesn't make sense.

AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8GHz (Quad Core) 45nm, AM3 6MB Cache
Spire Kestrel-King II AMD 64 fan
FoxConn A88GMV, AMD 880G, Onboard Video, HDMI, GB LAN
4GB (2x2GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066 Dual Channel
GeForce 210 1GB, PCI EXpress 16X dual head, HDMI
500.0 GB Hitachi 7200RPM SATA2, UDMA 300 8m cache
Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)
Wireless 802.11 N 150MBs Network Card PCI
Logisys Black ATX Case w/side window & front USB
Case Fan 80 mm DC fan
Logisys 400W ATX Power Supply
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit DVD w/SP1

$594.00


good deal?

Nope.
The GPU is really bad, PSU isn't good quality and there's a few areas which are lacking a little bit. Solid CPU though.

Are you willing to build one yourself?

[Robin Ihoodl]

Did you see my post Ethan?

[Ethan]

Did you see my post Ethan?

It will be fine for lowest settings (the $300 system and the card I linked)

[popman98]

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/confirm.aspx?httpDown=http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18650/eng/Win7_1883_64.zip&lang=eng&Dwnldid=18650&keyword=%22g41%22

I get an error when I try to start it.

[Becquerel]

is this a good deal?
http://compare.ebay.com/like/170759108644?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y

[patton360]

Intel Core i5-2300 Sandy Bridge 2.8GHz Quad Core 6000K
Intel Socket 1156/1155 CPU fan
MSI H61MU-E35, (B3), Onboard Video, DVI & HDMI, USB3.0, GB LAN
4GB (2x2GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066 Dual Channel
HD Onboard 3D graphics HDMI+ DVI Dual head (only if listed with board)
1000.0 GB Western Digital Green SATA2 UDMA 300 64m cache
Hard Drive Cooling Fan Aluminum Internal
Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)
Wireless 802.11 N 150MBs Network Card PCI
Logisys Black ATX Case w/side window & front USB
Case Fan 80 mm DC fan
Logisys 550W ATX Power, Supply SLI & X-fire ready
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit DVD w/SP1
Standard assembly and test 3-5 business days



Is this better? Ple ase do not use abbreviations, as I don't know what they mean.

[SpreadsPlague]

Yes, that's compatible.
It's confused me why it's downclocked it. Doesn't make sense.

according to more google searches, it's normal and 667 x 2 = ~1333

something to do with DDR. I suppose that means it's not actually downclocked and I was just interpreting it wrong.