The Computer Megathread

[ultimamax]

I am confus.

My motherboard manual lists the different front panel USB 2.0 connectors as being inherently different in some way.
But my case guide doesn't specify on which connector to use.

Case: HAF 912
Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V LE

USB 2.0 Connectors L to R:
USB 910
Pins, in order:
USB+5V
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P9-
USB_P10+
USB_P9+
GND
GND
NC

USB78
Pins, in order:
USB+5V
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P7-
USB_P8+
USB_P7+
GND
GND
NC

USB56
Pins, in order:
USB+5V
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P5-
USB_P6+
USB_P5+
GND
GND
NC

USB34
USB+5V
USB+5V
USB_P4-
USB_P3-
USB_P4+
USB_P3+
GND
GND
NC

What my case guide says:
USB+5V
USB+5V
LP-
LP-
LP+
LP+
GND
GND
NC

The case guide warns of damage/loss of function if the connectors don't match up. :I

pageloss :(
still havent figured it out

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[Nickelob Ultra]

pageloss :(
still havent figured it out

what are you confused about exactly?  just use your USB ports as usual.

[Nikki]

what are you confused about exactly?  just use your USB ports as usual.

I figured it out.

I have my HDD cabled up to the motherboard but it's not appearing. When I go into my BIOS it recognizes it's existance. helpplz.
nvm i got it B)

[Flush535]

I figured it out.

I have my HDD cabled up to the motherboard but it's not appearing. When I go into my BIOS it recognizes it's existance. helpplz.
nvm i got it B)

Nice, so you're done? What're the specs?

[ultimamax]

Nice, so you're done? What're the specs?

Don't have a full list, here's the lowdown though
8gb RAM (Corsair)
Radeon HD 7970 (Sapphire)
i5-3570k
HAF 912 Case (Cooler Master)
ASUS P8Z77-V LE Motherboard

[ultimamax]

Is there any way I can allocate more bandwidth to steam? GTA4 is downloading very slowly. :(

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Is there any way I can allocate more bandwidth to steam? GTA4 is downloading very slowly. :(

What speed?

[ultimamax]

What speed?

avg. 60KB/s

[Elecro]

make sure no one else on your network isn't downloading anything or streaming.

[ultimamax]

make sure no one else on your network isn't downloading anything or streaming.

I'm the only one at home on the internet right now. I think the speed might be because of this wireless dongle.

[Elecro]

yeah, direct connection (ethernet) is the best way to go if you want better speed.

[ultimamax]

yeah, direct connection (ethernet) is the best way to go if you want better speed.

I just did a non-scientific test of my download speeds:
USB dongle: 2.71
Ethernet Cable: 1.97

So I guess I just have a stuffty ISP. :I

[Fredulus]

most wireless dongles i've seen top out at something like 300 megabits/second, or about 38 megabytes/second. i doubt that's the problem.

edit: lol i got ninja'd by ultima.
also, steam servers are often somewhat overloaded during sales, so that might be part of the problem.