First gaming pc

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 13:24

Hook up then net and register windows etc...

Then download - CPU-z and HWmonitor

Do custom installs - so you don't download extra rubbish...

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 13:39

Ok, just downloading update for windows, then I'll download the 2 programmes you mentioned and post back

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 13:40

Ok, on mobile now. Will give you warming when I might disappear.

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:08

Windows updated,

Them 2 programmes downloaded and installed

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:14

Check temps in HWmonitor - CPU.

We may run a stress test and monitor temps.

Download MSI Afterburner (for monitoring GPU temps and clocking) - I'll link in a sec.

clicky

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:16

CPU temp 29

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:24

Great.

Download Unigine Valley Benchmark

Dodgy connection now - so may be intermittent.

Let me know when installed.

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:32

installed

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:35

Run uniengine while HWmonitor and Afterburner is open.

Monitor both temps of card and CPU while running 5-10 minute burst will do.

Checking peak temps and a bonus of a 'small' stability test run...

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 14:37

May go silent for 30 minutes - run tests, post results. Have a play...

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 15:00

uniengine not working, wont install properly. tru un installing, re downloading, no joy.....

Is there another programme I could try instead??

dmann · 27 Aug 2017 at 15:24

ive got to go out now@plec will have to carry on tomorrow

As always, thanks very much for your time and expertise, enjoy your day

Plec · 27 Aug 2017 at 15:31

dmann said:
ive got to go out now@plec will have to carry on tomorrow

As always, thanks very much for your time and expertise, enjoy your day

No worries - I'm juggling replies with DIY shops at the moment, so probably just as well. Nightmare traffic and boiling :/

I'll look out for you - it's going well, considering you've never built a machine before.

dmann · 28 Aug 2017 at 09:25

Morning @Plec. Ive got a few hours spare to potter on the pc.

When youve got a sec, is there any other stress test programmes i could use instead of the valley benchmark? it wont install properly on my pc, saying files are missing.

Also, whens best to finish building the pc, HDD, ram cables, case light etc? after the stress test i presume?

Plec · 28 Aug 2017 at 09:45

dmann said:
Morning @Plec. Ive got a few hours spare to potter on the pc.

When youve got a sec, is there any other stress test programmes i could use instead of the valley benchmark?

Could try Heaven

dmann said:
Also, whens best to finish building the pc, HDD, ram cables, case light etc? after the stress test i presume?

You can start adding them now, I just wanted to run a 'all round' stress test temps/stability before connecting everything. Not a problem to start doing that now.

/On mobile device at mo

dmann · 28 Aug 2017 at 09:51

Same thing happening with Heaven... 'The program cant start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer' Strange?

Plec · 28 Aug 2017 at 10:08

Sounds software related - windows yet to properly update, probably.

We could add the .DLL file but I would get on with the build.

Finish assembling - ground yourself, add HDD (like sata ssd), and hook up memory/case lights etc...

dmann · 28 Aug 2017 at 10:11

Ok, I'll do that now. Thanks

dmann · 28 Aug 2017 at 10:17

@Plec in regards to the ram, is it best to use the Software control cable, or manual control cables?

Plec · 28 Aug 2017 at 10:23

dmann said:
@Plec in regards to the ram, is it best to use the Software control cable, or manual control cables?

Asking the wrong man - i don't install RGB, and if i do i don't connect them unless/friend family want them

(i'm boring).

Put it this way, personally i wouldn't want a third party software running in the background for my memory RGB.

Is the manual cable just a cable with some switches for adjustment? If so i would use that.

/goes to look at your memory...