So I got a Q9550 with E0 stepping...updated the bios...when windows loads it doesn't show the overclocked fsb (shows default)...I saw that this is a problem and that after you save the changes in the bios you are supposed to reboot, enter the bios again, and then exit without saving and that is...
I am moving the old E6300 to my HTPC so I just want to get a CPU for my IP35-E to replace it...
I would love to get a Q9400/Q9550 from Microcenter in Silicon Valley but they are OOS on both :(...anyone know how long it takes MC to restock CPUs like this?
I have an "old" E6300 currently but will be moving that to my HTPC so I want a replacement for my main PC but still use the same motherboard...it's an Abit IP35-E and it can take any of these three:
E7x00 with R0 stepping
E5x00 C0 or E0 stepping
E6300 (2.8Ghz one) with R0 stepping
I...
I want to pick a new cpu up quick and therefore will go to Fry's today...right now the new E6300 is $24 cheaper than the E7400...E5400 is exactly the same price as the new E6300...I currently have the "old" E6300...
With prices as they are above, what is the "best" choice? I will be...
That's what I figured but it's tough to figure out what is causing it...sometimes the only prog "open" is firefox and it is still high...even if I only use precision to o/c and do it manually the drivers will switch clocks based upon 2D and 3D apps though?
I recently got an EVGA 260 216 55nm card so I've been monitoring temps a little more closely than usual and I've noticed that with ambient and CPU temps holding steady my GTX 260 will sometimes be 43C (40% fan) and other times is up to 54C (40% fan)...then if I reboot it will sometimes be back...
I went from a 7900GS OC to a GTX 260 (216) and couldn't be happier...at its price point it cannot be beat...I'm using an HP 22" screen at 1680x1050...I haven't had a chance to try a lot of games but I can tell you I can play Dead Space and FEAR 2 at that res with everything at max including 4x...
Thanks...just curious though...why wouldn't I want it? I'm using the 16 beta 1 right now but it's acting a little strange...and I use EIST, etc and supposed that has a problem that is fixed with bios 17...
Does anyone have a link to the bios 18? Or can you attach it to an email to me? Please PM if you can email it...thanks...
Also, does this board give accurate cpu temps? It might be time to reapply some cpu goop but I'm idling at 51C right now with my E6400 and TT Typhoon cooler...
FYI...you're probably really running at 40C...what software are you using to check cpu temps? Most report those chips incorrectly and you need to add 15C...
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