Time to assemble a new pc!

[Chewy]

defintely

change it to manual and leave at 1.4 ?

then set fsb back up to no higher than 240 and watch the temps

if your power supply is not stable OCin will not work

what actual power supply?

[jm1647]

I'll play with it in manual @ 1.4 and see what happens

[jm1647]

we posted at the same time.

I'll try it out and post later. THANKS again

[Chewy]

don't get too ambitious

[jm1647]

don't get too ambitious

I'll go easy, the apple tastes too good

[jm1647]

@Chewy - here is where I am now running F@H..and it's rebooting OK 3 times so far.
--------[ Overclock ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 4000+
CPUID Revision 00030F72h

CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 2822.59 MHz
CPU Multiplier 12.0x
CPU FSB 235.22 MHz (original: 200 MHz, overclock: 18%)
Memory Bus 188.17 MHz

CPU Cache:
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 1 MB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 06/01/2006-NF-CK804-A8N5X-00
Motherboard Name Unknown

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce4, AMD Hammer
Memory Timings 2-2-2-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 2T

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.0-2-2-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.0-2-2-8 @ 200 MHz)

BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 06/01/06
Video BIOS Date 01/02/07
Award BIOS Type Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message ASUS A8N5X ACPI BIOS Revision 1003
DMI BIOS Version ASUS A8N5X ACPI BIOS Revision 1003

Graphics Processor Properties:
Video Adapter nVIDIA NV44
GPU Code Name NV44 (PCI Express x16 10DE / 0163, Rev A1)
GPU Clock 351 MHz
Memory Clock 274 MHz


--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type ITE IT8712F (ISA 290h)
GPU Sensor Type Driver (NV-DRV)

Temperatures:
Motherboard 27 °C (81 °F)
CPU 41 °C (106 °F)
Aux 44 °C (111 °F)
GPU 35 °C (95 °F)

Cooling Fans:
CPU 2136 RPM
Power Supply 6027 RPM

Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.42 V
+3.3 V 3.31 V
+5 V 5.00 V
+12 V 11.78 V
+5 V Standby 4.95 V
VBAT Battery 3.07 V
Debug Info F 4F FF 1C
Debug Info T 44 27 41
Debug Info V 59 00 CF BA B8 BF 00 (F7)


You mentioned power supply I'm using the Ultra V 500 WATT that was FAR. Supposed to be good for only 350 WATT at full load. Only have the 1 DVD and HDD so far and the MSI 86MB onboard 256MB video card...maybe I'll save my empty beer cans and get a good PSU. I also wonder could it be the unmatched pair of RAM I got.

[Chewy]

I would suspect the ultra PS, that 12 volt rail looks weak

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2007-03-07
Time 18:16


--------[ Overclock ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E3
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+
CPUID Revision 00020FF0h

CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 2249.87 MHz
CPU Multiplier 9.0x
CPU FSB 249.99 MHz (original: 200 MHz, overclock: 25%)
Memory Bus 249.99 MHz

CPU Cache:
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 63-1408-000001-00101111-063005-K8T800P$A0036001_BIOS DATE: 06/30/05 17:34:14 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus A8V Deluxe (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 DDR DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset VIA K8T800Pro, AMD Hammer
Memory Timings 2.5-4-4-10 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 1T

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1: Micron Tech. 256 MB PC4000 DDR SDRAM (2.5-4-4-10 @ 250 MHz) (2.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM2: Micron Tech. 256 MB PC4000 DDR SDRAM (2.5-4-4-10 @ 250 MHz) (2.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz)

BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 06/30/05
Video BIOS Date 04/08/11
DMI BIOS Version 1014.008

Graphics Processor Properties:
Video Adapter ATI Radeon 9600 XT (RV360)
GPU Code Name RV360 (AGP 8x 1002 / 4152, Rev 00)
GPU Clock 500 MHz (original: 500 MHz)
Memory Clock 297 MHz (original: 300 MHz)


I lowered my fsb to 250 from 270 so I could run my memory at 1:1

it's 250 memory anyway

[jm1647]

I would suspect the ultra PS, that 12 volt rail looks weak

yeah me too never seen it at 12.0 V or higher..only cost me $.39 to send in the rebate form Got any recomendations for a good PSU that don't cost it weight in gold

[Chewy]

the thermaltake 430's don't have 10$ off anymore

+3.3V@30A,+5V@28A,+12V1@14A,+12V2@15A,
-12V@0 .6A,+5VSB@2.0A

had some luck with these in a smaller size

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182065

wait for a sale, free shipping or a better rebate

[jm1647]

the thermaltake 430's don't have 10$ off anymore

+3.3V@30A,+5V@28A,+12V1@14A,+12V2@15A,
-12V@0 .6A,+5VSB@2.0A

had some luck with these in a smaller size

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182065

wait for a sale, free shipping or a better rebate

@Chewy - I'm gonna hafta get ya to scan your sig so I can make a decal "Approved and Designed by Chewy"
...it seems to be hanging OK at 235fsb but I'll definitely get a better PSU Thanks again!!!

[mens_sana]

The price has come down a lot since I picked up this case. Now I need a new motherboard. All the hardware will transfer easily except memory.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144076

[mens_sana]

Oops, forgot to mention. I've seen some MOBOs that handle my CPU as well as Core 2 Duo and Quad Core -- very desirable.

[JakeBlues]

I know this is an older post by now...
BUT i WISH you have msg me... we could work together doing this thing right.
I really am working hard to make a great computer at a fraction of the cost... and could use a buddy to work with me (rat and soup and chewy are guideing from the sidelines!)
maybe we can share info..
Where are you so far?
Check out my latest post... http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...t=79078&page=7 post #96 !!
Peace and Luck

[katzdvd]

Chewy - good choice for Power Supply? The reviews & specs look good, to me anyway

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182016#spec

Reviewer mentioned that it has no PFC; how important is this?

[Chewy]

probably a good choice, they are liberal with their specs but I have had good luck with the 350/400/450 ones in the past

prefer thermaltake but they aren't on sale much anymore