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Author: | z315 [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclocking |
Problem is, I have no idea how to do it. Please point me in the right direction masters..... |
Author: | Carl Weathers [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
What are your specs now Z? Some video cards have built-in overclock guis (though I've never personally overclocked). It'll be good for us to know a baseline. |
Author: | z315 [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Good thinking Carl! CPU: AMD athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+ 2.41GH (Thank you Red Turtle for the CPU ) Ram: 2 Gig Hard Drive:140 GB Video Card: Nvidia e-GeForce 8600 GTS Motherboard is a LanParty nf4 Ultra D Mother Board Believe it or not I actually have a floopy drive in this thing! Running a Win 7 ultimate |
Author: | Carl Weathers [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
I'm no expert here, but I'd say that no amount of ocing will fix the ram shortage, especially running win 7. Let's see what other guys have to say that are more in the know. I'll see if i have any extra ram but pretty sure i don't. If so I'll just hook you up. [ Post made via Mobile Device ] |
Author: | z315 [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Carl Weathers wrote: I'm no expert here, but I'd say that no amount of ocing will fix the ram shortage, especially running win 7. Let's see what other guys have to say that are more in the know. I'll see if i have any extra ram but pretty sure i don't. If so I'll just hook you up. [ Post made via Mobile Device ] No worries Carl! Just wanted to see what are my options. Continuing from your train of thought, would it make a huge difference if I added more ram (assuming I can transfer it to a new rig once I have the funds for it)? Perhaps I can even revert back to windows XP if that will make a difference. Maybe all this is a good thing so I can focus on my work and less on TF2... |
Author: | Carl Weathers [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Yes I think it would make a big difference, bigger than if you overclocked. I think 2G of RAM is the minimum required for Win 7 to operate. Less on TF2? NEVER!!! |
Author: | z315 [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Do you have any recommendations on which ram to purchase? |
Author: | Earl [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
None. DDR2 is twice the price of DD3 because it's out of production. Some of us probably have some of it just lying around from older builds. |
Author: | z315 [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
wow my computer is that old? |
Author: | Earl [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Nope, factories just invest in the stuff that will make them money -- a.k.a. the new stuff... |
Author: | z315 [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
So what should I do now? I'm so confused!!! |
Author: | z315 [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
it's worst than I thought everyone. I have DDR 1! My rig is too old for DDR2. LOL However I did revert back to XP and it made a huge difference. Trouble is now I have the CD but I have no idea where my XP serial number yet... got 30 days to find it! |
Author: | Carl Weathers [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
I checked Z, no extra RAM on my end. However I do have 3 Gb of stock laptop RAM if you can convert it somehow |
Author: | Dominator [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
didn't DDR 1 come out like 10 years ago? My old computer that just collects dust in my family room I built 4 years ago even has DDR3 in it. |
Author: | Dominator [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Second thought, I did pull a computer out of my storage that is probably 7 years old that I built, If I remember on my next day off, I'll gut it and see if there is anything you can use Z. Oh and Z how much money you willing to spend? My "old" computer thats 5 years old is probably more up to date then your current. Off the top of my head I know it has a core2 quad 6600 processor, dfi lanparty mobo, 4 gigs corsair xms ddr 3 ram, western digital caviar 120gb hd( don't know speed my guess 7200rpm), Nvidia gts 8800 OC video card, and a thermaltake power supply, my guess probably a 500 or 600watt. All inside a Antec 900 case. I'll even toss in a 20in Sceptre 4ms response time monitor, saitek illuminated keyboard and razor mouse if the price is right champ |
Author: | z315 [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Lol I think what my old rig needs is more ram. so if you have ddr ram laying around then i'll take them off your hands. currently the computer has been reassign to my office so i wouldn't need to lug my laptop. (Gotta Love dropbox) Update: Out of the blue Warning(Thank you Warning) decided to buy me a new rig. The computer is an Asus CM1831. Everything seems fine besides the fact that I need a new video card. Do you guys have any recommendations? Here are the specs: Number of Total Expansion Slots 4 Green Compliance Yes Operating System Architecture 64-bit 64-bit Processing Yes Total Number of USB Ports 12 Audio Line In Yes Number of Processors Support 1 Number of Total Memory Slots 4 Memory Card Reader Yes Number of Total Expansion Bays 4 Processor Model FX-8120 Number of USB 3.0 Ports 2 Audio Line Out Yes Hard Drive RPM 5400 Network (RJ-45) Yes Maximum Power Supply Wattage 350 W Graphics Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Product Series CM1831 |
Author: | MATRIX [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
going to need a bigger psu if you want a better video card, 350watt not gonna cut it. what graphic card does it have now cause when i look it up seems like there are about 20 variations of that model |
Author: | z315 [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
MATRIX wrote: going to need a bigger psu if you want a better video card, 350watt not gonna cut it. what graphic card does it have now cause when i look it up seems like there are about 20 variations of that model We happen to have a 600watt sitting around our house for some reason. It is a ATI Radeon 3000 |
Author: | Carl Weathers [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
I have an hd4850 from my old computer you can have if it helps (not sure how it compares with your existing)...dusty but works, only pulled it for an upgrade And by have i mean free [ Post made via Mobile Device ] |
Author: | Sethin [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
i think i have extra ddr2 lying around, how much can you hold? my dims i believe are 1 and 2 gig |
Author: | z315 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin |
Sethin wrote: i think i have extra ddr2 lying around, how much can you hold? my dims i believe are 1 and 2 gig Thank you for the offer Sethin, I recently realized that my rig is using original DDR ram. Yes, it is that ancient. |
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