Problem

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:11

Hi guys

I recentley brought this overclocked bundle

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-029-OB

Though once i installed it the system failed to start due to the overclocking and asked if i wanted to start it in the default which i did
However when i run games i seem to get a lot of Fps drop and jittery graphics any ideas?

The Gfx card im using with that bundle is the Xfx Radeon 5870

Thanks

hybrid572 · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:19

What's your PSU?

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:20

Corsair 650w

stulid · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:23

every game? that setup will defeat everything.

you did a fresh install, newest drivers?

what operating system?

is the overclock working?

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:25

Well according to my friend i shouldnt of needed to wipe my harddrive at all,all i did was install the all the components start the comp up and ran the bio's on default didnt wipe my hard drive or anything

Running windows 7 btw

SeraphX · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:26

you will quite possibly need to re-install windows, new mobo and all that

also, you could post > http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=116 concerning the bundles bios settings

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:28

ah man thats what i was affraid to do darn

stulid · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:32

yep, reinstall, latest ATI drivers, motherboard and sound if needed.

run windows update to get patches and fixes.

and also run the windows experience index, so the OS "learns" your hardware.

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:34

i did run windows update and installed all latest drivers but problem persists,is the fresh install 100% needed?

stulid · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:36

Marty_uk said:
i did run windows update and installed all latest drivers but problem persists,is the fresh install 100% needed?

considering you have changed the heart of your pc, yes.

and try to do the reinstall with the overclock in place.

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:37

how do i do that lol

stulid · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:41

enter the motherboard bios during startup, and load a user profile, should be one saved by ocuk with all the settings done, save and exit.

p. s make sure the DVD drive is the first boot device.

Skeng · 4 Dec 2010 at 17:48

Dude guy new mobo usually means a fresh version of windows im afraid. Good look to ya. Also if you reset the OC to default your going to have to OC it again. Fortunately not too difficult with the i7's. =]

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 18:54

went into the bios but all i got there is load optimised default and fail safe default

RJC · 4 Dec 2010 at 19:00

When in the BIOS look towards the bottom of the screen there should be a comment regards load CMOS from BIOS - I think it's F12

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 19:16

ok got it one more problem my monitor seems to randomly go into sleep mode on start up whats the thing with that.i have to hold the power button in to shut it down and try again

Marty_uk · 4 Dec 2010 at 19:25

think i found the prob,a wire was agaist the fan on my gfx card which im guessing caused it to over heat right :s

RJC · 4 Dec 2010 at 19:26

Could be the case, see how you get on

SavellM · 4 Dec 2010 at 19:31

+1 for a fresh install of Win...
You will need to do this, as your old installation will have all the old drivers for your old mobo old graphics card and everything.
Even if you install the new drivers, it will not function as well as it could.

So FORMAT, and reinstall, and then install the latest drivers from the manufacturers websites.