Got some PC problems just to let you all know - Page 3

Aces · 11-29-12, 04:43 PM

Yup, thanks, so far so good just flew some intense online missions in War Thunder, very smooth no PC shut down and then the same thing with x-com. CPU temp maxed at 60 degrees where before it was getting uop toward 70 degrees and the PC was shutting down. Too early to say if it is the effect of a new cooling fan in the PSU or whether the PSU itself is running cooler but quite please with an evening's work so far.

Cheers

Leigh

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aces

Hi chaps,

I fitted the new PSU, a real PITA as I had to take about half the pc apart to get the main ATX power connectors on as the sockets were right under the drive bays but so far so good, the PC seems to be running about 10 degrees cooler and I ran the X-com demo without crashing. Too early to say but it certainly hasn't done any harm.

Cheers

Leigh

Good news

GT182 · 11-30-12, 10:44 AM

PowwwerSoft CPU Monitor works fine to check CPU temps. Good to hear the 650w PSU is helping too Leigh. I've been using a modular 600w PSU from Ultra X3 with no problems.

But when you can afford it, do get the H-60 liquid cooling unit. Much quieter than fan cooling alone, and more efficient. If you can find an H-50 that will be a bit less expensive. That's what I have right now and it works fine with my 2.81 i5 quadcore.

Aces · 11-30-12, 11:15 AM

Thanks mate,

I do like the look of that unit, maybe in the new year I'll have a bit of free cash to spend on my PC. I've not done too bad this year revamping it , new GPU, second hard disk, windows 7, soundblaster card, new keyboard and HOTAS setup.

Cheer and thanks for the help and tips.

Leigh

HW3 · 11-30-12, 05:57 PM

The H50 is for Intel CPU's only. The H60 has a new version out for 2013, the fan has been redesigned to be more efficient and quieter too, and it works with both Intel and ADM CPU's.

Aces · 12-02-12, 12:00 PM

I noticed when using cpu-z that the value of tRAS in the SPD was 18 and the BIOS had auto set it to 31. Although this isn't a CPU issue, setting it manually to 18 in the BIOS has speeded up my PC significantly.

Cheers

Aces

GT182 · 12-02-12, 12:58 PM

I didn't know that about the H-50 Dave. Thanks for the info on it. And tell the guys I said hi.

I haven't used my Cougar or flown anything since last spring. As of now it's not even installed since my last reinstall of XP 3 weeks agao. Maybe one of these days......

11-29-12, 04:43 PM	#31
Aces Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Yup, thanks, so far so good just flew some intense online missions in War Thunder, very smooth no PC shut down and then the same thing with x-com. CPU temp maxed at 60 degrees where before it was getting uop toward 70 degrees and the PC was shutting down. Too early to say if it is the effect of a new cooling fan in the PSU or whether the PSU itself is running cooler but quite please with an evening's work so far. Cheers Leigh __________________ Gamefront: http://tinyurl.com/bpbaeyl Mediafire: http://tinyurl.com/bn2aoqt YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/clvy94f RSS Feed: http://tinyurl.com/cpbbqv9 Blog: http://tinyurl.com/cv44x82

11-30-12, 10:44 AM	#33
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	PowwwerSoft CPU Monitor works fine to check CPU temps. Good to hear the 650w PSU is helping too Leigh. I've been using a modular 600w PSU from Ultra X3 with no problems. But when you can afford it, do get the H-60 liquid cooling unit. Much quieter than fan cooling alone, and more efficient. If you can find an H-50 that will be a bit less expensive. That's what I have right now and it works fine with my 2.81 i5 quadcore. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

11-30-12, 11:15 AM	#34
Aces Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Thanks mate, I do like the look of that unit, maybe in the new year I'll have a bit of free cash to spend on my PC. I've not done too bad this year revamping it , new GPU, second hard disk, windows 7, soundblaster card, new keyboard and HOTAS setup. Cheer and thanks for the help and tips. Leigh __________________ Gamefront: http://tinyurl.com/bpbaeyl Mediafire: http://tinyurl.com/bn2aoqt YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/clvy94f RSS Feed: http://tinyurl.com/cpbbqv9 Blog: http://tinyurl.com/cv44x82

11-30-12, 05:57 PM	#35
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	The H50 is for Intel CPU's only. The H60 has a new version out for 2013, the fan has been redesigned to be more efficient and quieter too, and it works with both Intel and ADM CPU's. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-02-12, 12:00 PM	#36
Aces Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	I noticed when using cpu-z that the value of tRAS in the SPD was 18 and the BIOS had auto set it to 31. Although this isn't a CPU issue, setting it manually to 18 in the BIOS has speeded up my PC significantly. Cheers Aces __________________ Gamefront: http://tinyurl.com/bpbaeyl Mediafire: http://tinyurl.com/bn2aoqt YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/clvy94f RSS Feed: http://tinyurl.com/cpbbqv9 Blog: http://tinyurl.com/cv44x82

12-02-12, 12:58 PM	#37
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I didn't know that about the H-50 Dave. Thanks for the info on it. And tell the guys I said hi. I haven't used my Cougar or flown anything since last spring. As of now it's not even installed since my last reinstall of XP 3 weeks agao. Maybe one of these days...... __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.