Built computer - what to do now?

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 17:44

Hey, I have built a computer to the following specs

Intel i7 920
Radeon XT 4890
6GB ram etc
Windows 7

Are there any custom drivers or special drivers I shall download for the gpu to make it run at its best. Also how should I go about oc'ing the computer (AKASA NERO). Are there any diagnostic checks I should send you guys either? Thanks in advance

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 17:57

System seems fine with ati catalyst 9.6. Any diagnostic checks I should do to see if cpu is running at right temp?

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:37

Asus P6t
Asaka NERO cpu fan
2 x coolink swif 1201
antec 300 case

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:53

What test shall I run within everest?

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 19:54

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 20:59

Na, haven't overclocked it yet - need to know if temperatures are right for stock atm! Will post pictures in a bit, any diagnostics I can send you? What tests shall I do in everest ultimate?

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 21:32

Just got 70c on real temp at full load. Surely something is wrong seeing as this is running at normal clock rates :|

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 21:39

here's the inside of it

froseph · 28 Jun 2009 at 22:38

Okay, thanks very much for that - yeah im awful with tidying cables!

froseph · 29 Jun 2009 at 18:50

Here is the updated case - I'm still getting temps of ~68 with the four case fans and the cpu cooler - starting to worry! any more suggestions? I can't really tidy up the cables any more. And this is at stock clocks - i'm planning to o/c soon, but not till I get good temps. thanks!

froseph · 29 Jun 2009 at 19:32

CPU fan speed? And the case fans are all running at medium. I'm using the thermal paste included with the CPU fan, and about half a peaful size of it?

froseph · 29 Jun 2009 at 22:37

Okay, will do and then post results - thanks very much.

froseph · 30 Jun 2009 at 17:02

The CPU fan seems to be running at around 1534rpm, no matter what the cpu activity. :S

froseph · 30 Jun 2009 at 18:14

Right, now I'm getting worried - i'm running windows 7 btw. I keep blue screening, around every 30 mins or so - is this my computer or windows 7 :l

froseph · 30 Jun 2009 at 19:01

Yeah, I think mine might be my wireless card's drivers - but that's my only means of internet so it's a bit :|

froseph · 30 Jun 2009 at 20:07

Anyone have an explanation for the fan? :S

froseph · 2 Jul 2009 at 19:17

Guys, I really need some help with why the temps are so hot! Is the fan clashing with the motherboard or something?