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by safrohlich
Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:15 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cas 2.0 memory defaulting to 2.5 with new A7N8X?
Replies: 10
Views: 3633

Actually, I was only po'd for a day or two. The system is so much faster than my old one that I'm not really upset about it anymore. I was mainly upset that is was a known issue yet the vendor didn't disclose it on the website. Perhaps the onus was on me to do more research, caveat emptor and all th...
by safrohlich
Thu Feb 27, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: CAS 2.0 memory showing up as 2.5 on Asus A7N8X
Replies: 4
Views: 1105

Okay. Thx will do.
by safrohlich
Thu Feb 27, 2003 12:30 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cas 2.0 memory defaulting to 2.5 with new A7N8X?
Replies: 10
Views: 3633

The ram works fine at cas 2.5, but if I'd wanted it running at 2.5 I would have bought the cheaper ram. The new bios definitely doesn't fix this - I loaded it last night.

Do you really think they will address this or just continue to push people to buy the more expensive product?
by safrohlich
Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:39 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cas 2.0 memory defaulting to 2.5 with new A7N8X?
Replies: 10
Views: 3633

That's bulls**t that I have to find out from you rather than the vendor, but I appreciate the link. I should have known the price was too good to be true. Looks like I need to shell out another $100 plus restocking fee.
by safrohlich
Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:24 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: CAS 2.0 memory showing up as 2.5 on Asus A7N8X
Replies: 4
Views: 1105

CAS 2.0 memory showing up as 2.5 on Asus A7N8X

Hi, I wasn't sure if I should post this under AMD only or here so sorry for the crossposting. Below is what I posted in the other forum. I just set up a new system last night and it mostly went well. I'm a little confused about the memory timings though. When set to spd or optimal it fills in the va...
by safrohlich
Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:17 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cas 2.0 memory defaulting to 2.5 with new A7N8X?
Replies: 10
Views: 3633

Cas 2.0 memory defaulting to 2.5 with new A7N8X?

Hi, I just set up a new system last night and it mostly went well. I'm a little confused about the memory timings though. When set to spd or optimal it fills in the values 7 3 3 2.5T I forgot to write down the default voltage, but I think it is 2.5 or 2.6 The memory I ordered is as follows CORSAIR M...
by safrohlich
Tue Dec 10, 2002 10:54 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Buying Athlon retail vs. oem
Replies: 15
Views: 2486

Thx for all the responses. My main concern was that I would be shipped a different part that was bad. (This is purely hypothetical and worst case). Say the motherboard gets stepped on by the fedex guy. While I'm waiting to get it replaced, the 15 day limit expires. Then I go to plug in the cpu, it's...
by safrohlich
Tue Dec 10, 2002 12:14 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Buying Athlon retail vs. oem
Replies: 15
Views: 2486

Buying Athlon retail vs. oem

Hi All, I was just debating whether the 3 yr warranty vs. 15 day oem warranty that seem to be somewhat standard with retail vs. oem makes it worth getting retail. I've noticed a lot of places don't carry the retail version. Any thoughts? 15 days seems like an awfully short time for a warranty, but a...
by safrohlich
Tue Apr 23, 2002 4:37 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Major problems with cpu heatsink/fan (sk6)
Replies: 2
Views: 2223

Major problems with cpu heatsink/fan (sk6)

Hi, I recently ordered and installed the thermalright sk6 with a 60mm fan on my socket A 1.2 gig athlon. The temp dropped significantly. However, I started getting all sorts of weird gpfs, random crashes, etc. I finally replaced it with my old crappy heatsink/fan combo - problems went away. I think ...
by safrohlich
Fri Apr 12, 2002 9:10 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: CFM of case fans?
Replies: 9
Views: 5243

Damn! Thx guys. Didn't mean to get you started, but it was an interesting reading experience. Helpful too :) Maybe I'll just do water cooling. I pour the water directly on the cpu right? :P

-S
by safrohlich
Thu Apr 11, 2002 4:19 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: CFM of case fans?
Replies: 9
Views: 5243

CFM of case fans?

Hey all, While I resolve my other problem I posted here I figured I'd get a rear case fan as well. How necessary/desirable is it to match the CFM rating of the front case fan? I've seen posts from both the negative and positive pressure camps as well so feel free to weigh in, although right now I'm ...
by safrohlich
Thu Apr 11, 2002 8:39 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Weird-ass problem when case is closed.
Replies: 4
Views: 3630

hmm... the thickness of the thermal grease was actually one thing I wasn't sure about. How thin is good? What's the best way to remove excess? A lint free cloth with rubbing alcohol? I put it on pretty gently, but I suppose the different clamping mechanism could put more pressure on the socket. thx,...
by safrohlich
Wed Apr 10, 2002 10:55 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Weird-ass problem when case is closed.
Replies: 4
Views: 3630

Weird-ass problem when case is closed.

Hi, I recently replaced my thermaltake mini dual orb with a thermalright sk6 and it is running cooler with the case closed. However when the case is closed, weird things happen with windows (I've tried 98se and xp, both are screwed). I get to the login sometimes and then reboot or hang. Successive r...
by safrohlich
Mon Apr 08, 2002 3:26 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: What res do you play at?
Replies: 21
Views: 7592

What res do you play at?

I finally upgraded from my crappy, yet beloved radeon 64 ddr to ti4600. I haven't played with it a ton yet (backordered forever), but I was wondering at what res most people play their games. In the past I've tried to get as close to 1024x768 as possible given card limitations, but now that I have a...
by safrohlich
Mon Apr 08, 2002 3:19 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: XP losing drives-should I be worried?
Replies: 8
Views: 3883

Just make sure you are using equipment on the compatible list. I was having serious issues with a drive that was not. (Why the 320414 has problems when 320413 and 320415 are both certified I have no idea). Actually just stay away from Seagate. I had no issues with any other drive types.
by safrohlich
Fri Apr 05, 2002 9:01 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Where's the rest of my ^%&%&$ drive under xp?
Replies: 2
Views: 3479

Hi, I just finished an install of windows xp pro. It see my maxtor drive just fine. However I also have a seagate st320414a 20 gig drive installed that is showing up as 8 gigs? Any way I can force the correct settings? The bios sees it fine as does windows 98 and fdisk? I've tried formatting it with...
by safrohlich
Tue Mar 26, 2002 2:26 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Could additional memory be causing problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

Interesting. I seem stable now (knock on wood). I ended up putting the cas 2 memory in the first dimm slot and the cas 3 in the second. I also stopped checkpoint secure remote from starting up automatically. I believe it was one or both of those two items causing problems. Hopefully I'm stable now, ...
by safrohlich
Tue Mar 26, 2002 10:46 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Stupid fan direction question.
Replies: 10
Views: 4839

Yeah, it was cpu cooling. And it turns out that there is a nice picture that comes with the equipment. I knew they wouldn't ship assembled and the website wasn't clear on the airflow. It got cleared up when I actually opened the package and I'm running a good 15 - 20 degress cooler now. :smile: Howe...
by safrohlich
Tue Mar 26, 2002 2:23 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Could additional memory be causing problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

With viruscan shut down I get the following when trying to run winbench. Not sure what's going on. I'm going to try getting a minimum of stuff to start up rather than shutting it down after logging in, but this did all start today. :sad: Does it look memory related from the output below? Thx. PT99 c...
by safrohlich
Mon Mar 25, 2002 11:18 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Could additional memory be causing problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

Here's a problem I'm getting now with both dimms installed. Thinks it's related? I'm letting windows manage my virtual memory currently. VSMAIN caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 018f:bff7a138. Registers: EAX=0badf00c CS=018f EIP=bff7a138 EFLGS=00010216 EBX=83b62494 SS=0197 ESP=0...
by safrohlich
Mon Mar 25, 2002 10:46 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Could additional memory be causing problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

Thx for the reply. I'm actually running windows 98 se and I think I may have jumped to conclusions... maybe. I was able to play with no problems after removing the new dimm... however I got the exception while exiting the game. I'm going to try this with a game I've played more recently, i.e. since ...
by safrohlich
Mon Mar 25, 2002 9:49 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Could additional memory be causing problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 2519

Hi, I just added 256 megs of cas 2 pc133 sdram to my system. I already had 256 megs of cas 3 pc133 sdram in there. A couple of games have caused the blue screen of death since. I was told that the cas 2 would perform like cas 3 with no problems. Do I need to do anything funky like put the cas 2 dimm...
by safrohlich
Mon Mar 25, 2002 3:03 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Stupid fan direction question.
Replies: 10
Views: 4839

Sorry for this, but I've never modified the cooling on my system before. However the stock fan I got with my system isn't doing the job. I ordered an SK6, but my question is... should the fan blow air away from the heatsink or towards it? Thanks for humoring me. :smile: <font size=-1>[ This Message ...
by safrohlich
Mon Mar 04, 2002 3:56 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Is DDR (2100) memory that much better than PC133?
Replies: 8
Views: 3208

Thx for the replies. I guess I'll just upgrade to 512megs of 133 for now. Leaves me more money to spend on the geforce 4 :smile:
by safrohlich
Sun Mar 03, 2002 5:07 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Is DDR (2100) memory that much better than PC133?
Replies: 8
Views: 3208

I currently have a 1.2gig athlon with pc 133 memory and a tyan mb with the via kt133 chipset. Is it worth buying a new mb (I was thinking of the ASUS A7V266E) just for the purpose of putting in this type of memory? I do some work from home, but I'm primarily concerned with game performance :smile: T...
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