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Idleman · 28 Aug 2013 at 19:29

Are you using XMP for the ram settings, as this will automatically set the voltage at 1.65v.
You may need to manually set the voltages.

Ethermaster · 28 Aug 2013 at 19:44

can you use a HDTV for the time being? would save some cash to actually spend on improving the parts in the spec

MutenJoshi · 28 Aug 2013 at 21:48

Idleman said:
Are you using XMP for the ram settings, as this will automatically set the voltage at 1.65v.
You may need to manually set the voltages.

I know nothing about RAM settings. My knowledge of computers is next to nothing apart from the odd term. Is it easy to set the voltages manually?

Idleman · 28 Aug 2013 at 22:50

MutenJoshi said:
I know nothing about RAM settings. My knowledge of computers is next to nothing apart from the odd term. Is it easy to set the voltages manually?

Not sure about the MSI board, never used one. You need to look in your bios for ram profile(s) and select manual. Next, adjust ram speed to 1600Mhz and then adjust Dram voltage to 1.5v. Save settings and exit bios. If it does`nt boot to windows, go back into the bios and slightly increase voltage. It should be ok at 1.5v, as that is what I`m running mine at.

MutenJoshi · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:24

Ethermaster said:
can you use a HDTV for the time being? would save some cash to actually spend on improving the parts in the spec

I will be using a HDTV. I've ended up spending more than I intended on the parts anyway (and that's without a monitor) but it'll be well worth it. I ordered the last of the parts last night so I'll hopefully be able to put it together tomorrow afternoon.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong and, assuming I don't end up needing any further help/advice, I'd just like to say cheers everyone for the help! It's quite daunting spending so much money on something you know barely anything about but everyone on here has been so helpful.

Idleman · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:34

MutenJoshi said:
I will be using a HDTV. I've ended up spending more than I intended on the parts anyway (and that's without a monitor) but it'll be well worth it. I ordered the last of the parts last night so I'll hopefully be able to put it together tomorrow afternoon.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong and, assuming I don't end up needing any further help/advice, I'd just like to say cheers everyone for the help! It's quite daunting spending so much money on something you know barely anything about but everyone on here has been so helpful.

Did you manage to sort the ram voltages out?

MutenJoshi · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:45

Idleman said:
Did you manage to sort the ram voltages out?

I won't have it put together until tomorrow so not tried yet. I just mentioned what you said to my mate who will be helping me put it together but neither of us know what changing the voltage does, so we're a bit wary about doing it. Is it something that will need to be done to keep everything working properly?

Sorry, I feel stupid asking these questions, we're both being cautious because of the amount of money spent.

Idleman · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:53

The XMS3 will run at 1366Mhz on default settings at 1.5v, so the computer will work ok.
But, to get it to run at 1600Mhz, you will need to do it manually, as XMP will automatically set the voltage at 1.65v.
Have you bought the ram with the new system or did you already have it?

MutenJoshi · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:28

Idleman said:
The XMS3 will run at 1366Mhz on default settings at 1.5v, so the computer will work ok.
But, to get it to run at 1600Mhz, you will need to do it manually, as XMP will automatically set the voltage at 1.65v.
Have you bought the ram with the new system or did you already have it?

I've bought everything (including the RAM).

Ethermaster · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:48

If you bought the RAM online I would return it under DSR as 1600MHz on haswell seems kinda boring anyway with its much better IMC

MutenJoshi · 29 Aug 2013 at 19:50

Idleman said:
The XMS3 will run at 1366Mhz on default settings at 1.5v, so the computer will work ok.
But, to get it to run at 1600Mhz, you will need to do it manually, as XMP will automatically set the voltage at 1.65v.
Have you bought the ram with the new system or did you already have it?

Will I be able to notice much difference between the two? Would it be able to run games on full settings? If so, I'll be looking to add more RAM in a couple of months anyway, so I could just buy 2x8 rather than 2x4 again.

MutenJoshi · 31 Aug 2013 at 13:41

I put the computer together and everything works fine apart from the case fans. I got the NZXT Phantom 630. The side panel fan is plugged directly into on of the system fan ports on the motherboard however the rest of the fans came already plugged into the fan controller. The wire from the controller has the opposite male/female connector on the end to that required to plug into the mother board system fan ports. Could anyone help me with this (how to connect the case fan controller up).

Idleman · 31 Aug 2013 at 14:35

Are there no instructions with the case?

MutenJoshi · 31 Aug 2013 at 19:42

Idleman said:
Are there no instructions with the case?

Not really, no. I plugged the side panel fan into "sys fan 3" and that runs fine. I rang technical support up but because they were closing at 2 he said he'd have to pass it on for someone to help on Monday. I'm still using the computer with the one fan running since the case is massive so should have a reasonable air flow in it but I want them sorted asap if I can. Do you have any idea what adapter it may be? The only way I can describe the cable is it being a three pronged wire. Instead of the end being one that allows you to insert the three prongs into it, it's the end that has the three prongs coming from it. I'm guessing I need a cable with the female connector on both ends?

Idleman · 31 Aug 2013 at 23:17

MutenJoshi said:
Not really, no. I plugged the side panel fan into "sys fan 3" and that runs fine. I rang technical support up but because they were closing at 2 he said he'd have to pass it on for someone to help on Monday. I'm still using the computer with the one fan running since the case is massive so should have a reasonable air flow in it but I want them sorted asap if I can. Do you have any idea what adapter it may be? The only way I can describe the cable is it being a three pronged wire. Instead of the end being one that allows you to insert the three prongs into it, it's the end that has the three prongs coming from it. I'm guessing I need a cable with the female connector on both ends?

There is also a 4-pin Molex power connector to power the fan controller and a fan cable for attaching the side panel fan to.

This should help explain things a bit, hopefully. So, that 3 pin connector from the controller is for the side fan. The rest of the fans will work once you have connected the molex cable to a molex connector on your Psu.

MutenJoshi · 1 Sep 2013 at 18:12

Idleman said:
This should help explain things a bit, hopefully. So, that 3 pin connector from the controller is for the side fan. The rest of the fans will work once you have connected the molex cable to a molex connector on your Psu.

I just can't seen the molex cable anywhere.

Idleman · 1 Sep 2013 at 20:57

MutenJoshi said:
I just can't seen the molex cable anywhere.

Can you see the back of the controller and see if there is a port for a molex connector.

MutenJoshi · 2 Sep 2013 at 06:06

Idleman said:
Can you see the back of the controller and see if there is a port for a molex connector.

The only ports on the controller are the three pinned ones. There's one at the top, "fan1" and five more on each side which are labelled "fan2" - "fan11". By the look of the diagram in the manual, "fan1" should be the power input.

MutenJoshi · 2 Sep 2013 at 06:27

By the look of it, I need a Molex to 3 pin power adapter. Does this sound right? If so, can these be found easily in shops or will I need to order one online?

scotsdragon · 2 Sep 2013 at 07:08

Ive looked at online manual and to say its not helpfull would be an understatement