plzz help

i_am_mowerman · 13 Sep 2006 at 21:05

PLZZZ PLZZ help me, I just been running my Farcry game for an hour, ran smooth, but, Since i upped my ram to 4-4-4-12, and ram voltage to 2.1, I'm getting a slight sortof burning smell coming from my pc, dont know where from though.
IS THIS NORMAL?
Plzz help, as I dont want to fry my pc.
It's only slight smell, but i couldnt smell it before.
The temperature reading is 18'C CPU, and 40'C System.
Thats using my MSI Dual Core Centre program. I really don't know what it is when I'm in-game, how would I find out, as I run full screen?
my specs are below

Trill · 13 Sep 2006 at 22:08

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The first thing i would do is to reset the clock and voltage back to stock, if you haven't already done so, and see if you still smell anything odd. Investigate inside the case to check for loose connections. Any wires that are not secure. Check all fans also.

It's safe to say that a "burning smell" is not normal.

i_am_mowerman · 14 Sep 2006 at 16:01

Hi, looking at my GEIL ram site here: http://www.geil.com.tw/portal/product_DDR2-800UDC.php
it says about voltage this;
'Working Voltage: 1.8v ~ 2.3v'
So, what would be best for me to set so that my pc will be less stressed, and safer from anything bad happening?

Also, what other timings would you suggest instead of 4-4-4-12, as maybe it would tax my pc less?

Cob · 14 Sep 2006 at 17:23

Keep it at 2.1v. And you can loosen the timings to 5-5-5-15 if you want to. But they're designed to run fine at 4-4-4-12 @800Mhz.

i_am_mowerman · 14 Sep 2006 at 17:30

Cob said:
Keep it at 2.1v. And you can loosen the timings to 5-5-5-15 if you want to. But they're designed to run fine at 4-4-4-12 @800Mhz.

Ok thanks, I remember that. I haven't got the smell while playing today which is good

Also, If I ran a game at CRAZY resolution and max settings, and the game jerked and stuttered, would that have a negative effect on my pc, like damage ram or cpu or graphics card?

Rokusho · 14 Sep 2006 at 17:45

Nah, you can gety your PC to compute anything, like play games at HUGE resolutions and the only damage will come from heat. As long as you stop overheating your fine.

Cob · 14 Sep 2006 at 17:49

You'll get a BSOD long before any damage is done.

i_am_mowerman · 14 Sep 2006 at 18:17

Thanks guys, does anyone know of a program that logs my temperature while I'm in a game? I have a Dual Core program with mobo, but It doesnt log anything as far as I know, and in-game is when a pc will get to it's hottest I'm guessing.
Also, What sort of temp is ok? and what is bad?
And What's important CPU or system temperature?
I appreciate this help

Trill · 14 Sep 2006 at 20:18

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Speedfan has a logging section tab. But it runs in real time and to my knowledge there is no save feature. I don't know of any others to hand, as i only use Speedfan.

In regards to your CPU i wouldn't want the temp to go above, say 50-60 on load. Idle i would say 35-45.

The CPU is the most important temp to keep an eye on.

Trill

i_am_mowerman · 14 Sep 2006 at 22:27

Trill said:
Speedfan has a logging section tab. But it runs in real time and to my knowledge there is no save feature. I don't know of any others to hand, as i only use Speedfan.

In regards to your CPU i wouldn't want the temp to go above, say 50-60 on load. Idle i would say 35-45.

The CPU is the most important temp to keep an eye on.

Trill

Ok thanks.
I take it that's celcius?

Trill · 14 Sep 2006 at 22:47

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Yes sir.