SOS I cant install the CPU

Sarman

Sarman

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I put the CPU in properly and everything but the door just won't close, am I meant to be using force on the hook? Please help I am really worried:(

ASAP :(

CPU: Intel Quad QX6700
Mobo: RD600 DFI (Lanparty)
 
I dont know if it is bent or not but I can see that the actual lid thing has a tiny bit of bend in it, but it doesnt look abnormal or nothing its just that I dont know....

Basically when your put the CPU in and put the lid on it how much space should there be between the lid and the horizontal, give me an angle or something because I dont know whether this is normal or not (first build).
 
It was still pretty tight but at least it went down after a FIRM amount of force, besides now that the Zalman is on top (OMG SO MUCH FORCE required for that, so scary) there should be enough contact.

The thing is the way I positioned the Zalman it didn't fit into the case (:( ffs) so now I am gonna rotate it....

I am never doing this again lol
 
No guys it sounds worse than it is lol, the hammering was completely safe, because we removed the lid from the motherboard mechanism. We took it to the balcony (where the ground is hard) and hammered away, it had nothing to do with hammering the CPU lol that would be crazy.

Now the wiring is nearly done and yes I will post pics when it's all finished.

I hope I can install windows correctly :S

P.S the fan controller headers have got me baffled.
 
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Well I am glad this brought a smile to your faces but right now the day after 7 hours of work and complications and more work I am sitting here with a comp that wont even turn on, and I don't know where/how to look for possible problems.

Please can you help me I feel real bad too because my dad paid for most of it and I might have screwed up, but then again it might be a wire in the wrong place or a faulty PSU or something, all options are open but because of a lack of experience I don't know what to do from here.

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I have fitted CPU, heatsink, graphics, ram and all drives into the computer, wired everything up, but of course there could be some mistakes there.

RAM is definately in the slots properly and so is GPU and CPU


I have definately fitted the mobo power connectors, both 24 and 8 pin,

One question though, how does the PSU know not to turn on if there is a problem?

Also a little obervation: There first time I plugged it in and switched on the back CPU switch the top fan switched abit.
 
Lolcb said:
The way you're assembling your pc, I wouldn't be surprised if you end up RMA'ing all of them.
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Seriously I was real careful and the only reason you say that was because of the hammering issue which actually worked and had nothing to do with any electrical components.

The hammering didn't get rid of the bend it just made it every so slightly less bent so that it didn't require THAT much force to pull down the securing lever for the CPU.


Also I did take out the CPU a couple of times to make sure it was in the right way and everything (twice). How fragile are those pins? Nothing looked bent or broken in anyway on the CPU or the mobo socket.


Again I am really thinking (and hoping) this could be a wiring problem or something. Apart from the top fan twitching for 1 second there is no sign AT ALL of the presence of power in the system. I have also tried switching on the mobo with the onboard switch that it has but that doesn't work either.
 
OK guys NEWS:

Just took away all extras as you said, and refitted the essentials to ensure proper connection....dunnow which connection was faulty but....IT TURNED ON LOL. Damn the fan is soooo loud but I am so happy you guys!!!!

I want to really thank you guys for the support and attention you gave to me, I will try and repay you somehow, maybe I can help you in the future :D If you need hammer skills call me up I will send my dad over lol

But anyway the diagnostic LED shows a ton of symbols probably because it cant find any harddrives etc (all disconnected) but I will start connecting those ups.

When it's all finished I will send some pics too, of the finished thing and of the goings on last night lol.

Anyway thank you all again!!!!!!!!!!!!


(P.S this might not be over I might need more help :D)
 
dun said:
Mate if I were you i'd just give it to your dad and let him have a bash ;) at putting it together. Quad core when you have no idea for a first build is abit mad imo :D
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lol yea I guess

Pic from last night... notice the Zalman lol now thats what I call a tight fit, but its not that bad because the top fan and the zalman fan are working together so when I put my hand above the graphics card I can feel what I can only describe as WIND :D

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Yea the Zalman doesn't fit the right way round even with the top fan unscrewed, but the top fan and the zalman fan are working together to thats not really a problem (they are both blowing air the aame way)

Also its wonky because it's pressing against the top fan lol

BTW guys I got a problem when I go to my computer and see the CPU frequency it says Intel Quad CPU@ 2.66Ghz but below it it says 1.60 Ghz, why is it only running on 1.60Ghz?? I tried stressing it by running HD trailers simultaenously but it still sits on 1.60Ghz :(

P.S I am typing on the new comp. :cool:

P.P.S How can I see the CPU temperature
 
Oh yea one other thing, windows can't see my 500HDD, it can only see the raptor, even though in the setup it recognized them both as it asked me in which I would like to install XP in. Any ideas?
 
coupe69 said:
It might not seem problematic at the moment but all that hot air is blowing straight down towards your video card. You need to be getting rid of the heat the cpu is producing not blowing it straight into your case. If you insist on using the zalman may i suggest you at least turn both the zalman and the top fan round so at least its blowing any hot air out.

You need to format and assign a drive letter to your 500gb hd for it to appear in windows, to do this right click on my computer then click manage then click on disk management. Your hd will be in there, right click on the drive and format it.

as for temperature reading i'd use intel TAT, which can be found HERE.


No offence but maybe next time you decide to build a computer it might be wise to swot up on the products you're going to purchase as this would save problems like cpu fans not fitting in properly occurring. ;)
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Hey m8 thanks for the program, I ran it and it's kinda wierd, apart from saying the clock speed is 1600Mhz (I found out why, its using x6 multiplier) on the left side the temp is 50 while on the right side the temp is 40.

No offence taken on your criticism but it was my first build and I assumed...ah well I will remember next time :D

Good idea about the Zalman, but I am not gonna attempt it without the help of my dad, I have learnt my lesson :D I will persuade him to help me and see what we can do.


BTW guys with the zalman thermal grease can you tell me exactly how much to put on the heatsink and CPU, thank you :)

And thanks for the drive solution too :D
 
Tom|Nbk said:
Holy crap you have a Quad, ive just realised :( :( , give me your cpu i give you mine then problem will be solved. BTW google "disabling speedstep"
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Yea but I am worried why it has chosen multiplier 6, maybe because it knows that it will burn up at stock speeds so it has decided to make it 6 so I dont wanna force it to run at 10, unless it does this by default.

Also isnt speedstep dynamic? meaning if stress is put on it will make the frequency higher? if so then why did it not change when I was stressing it and 100% load :confused:
 
I dont mind the 1.6ghz clock speed as long as it changes when I need it, so far it's doing fine.

(HYPOTHETICALLY)How would I go about returning the Zalman, how much would it cost me and what could I get in it's place to cool this CPU? Its pretty hot under the hood :S

BTW I thank you again for all your help and support, you guys are great you are really helpful :)
 
Thanks for the help/encouragement/praise guys I appreciate it :)

I think I am just gonna stick with the Zalman and mod the case a little; change the top fan to a blow OUT one and install it on top rather than inside, then flip the Zalman the other way as suggested.
 
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