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Post subject: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclocking Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:52 pm |
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Problem is, I have no idea how to do it.
Please point me in the right direction masters.....
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:11 pm |
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:31 pm |
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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
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:02 pm |
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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.
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:51 pm |
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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...
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:11 pm |
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:01 pm |
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Do you have any recommendations on which ram to purchase?
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:04 pm |
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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.
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 6:18 pm |
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wow my computer is that old?
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:27 pm |
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Nope, factories just invest in the stuff that will make them money -- a.k.a. the new stuff...
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:52 pm |
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So what should I do now? I'm so confused!!!
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:14 pm |
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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!
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:42 am |
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:21 pm |
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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.
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:37 pm |
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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
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:08 pm |
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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
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:26 am |
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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
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:47 pm |
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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
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:21 pm |
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:43 pm |
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i think i have extra ddr2 lying around, how much can you hold? my dims i believe are 1 and 2 gig
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Post subject: Re: can't afford a new rig (yet) thinking about overclockin Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:34 pm |
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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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