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i7 920

Phage

Phage

Phage

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Ok - my first build in my life and I took one of the i7 920 @ 3.8 bundles.
IT WORKS. I'm posting this from the new system and I'm amazed I managed not to **** it up - so far.

i7920 @3.8
6Gb Patriot RAM
Giga X58 UD5
Hitachi 1Tb 7200
4890 1 GB Vapor X
Antec 300
Antec True Power 750w

Idle temps according to Everest as I type this are from 45-57 ish. That seems about right to me.

I'm looking for tips. What should I be looking for now ? There was a weird shut down on first OS install. Went straight to 'off' without the dialogue box offering shutdown. It then powered back up but all LEDs on the mainboard were red. I powered down and back up and seems to be fine...updating Vista 64 now.

Thanks to OC UK and to you all. I'm feeling quite proud !
 
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chowks said:
is 57 your temp at load?
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That's not a full burn. That's gaming and some small tests.
Haven't seen anything like that since. Will be posting pics when I've finished.

I suspect that the Giga maninboard energy saving feature is my only problem at this point. Prolonged inactivity - full shutdown.

Does anyone know how to disable this ?
 
Yup

rjkoneill said:
good to see another happy customer :)
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It's a good deal. Top piece of kit.
I must admit I was getting pretty nervous when I read all the complaints, but it works A-OK. And it went together quite easily. Apart from the small issue of forgetting to send the bag of cables which had to come later.
I can see how that happens though, you unpack everything to work on the board, install the cpu, wire it up etc. Then re-pack everything for shipment and the litle bag got missed. No probs at all.

Heh - kids are well pleased. I actually got some Oooh's and Aaaah's at the speed and new graphics.
 
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