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Amazin Caucasian · 05-08-2005, 12:38 PM

So the drives are fine as long as i have enough ports? So then they dont have to be OEM?

**thefultonhow** · 05-08-2005, 01:09 PM

That's correct.

Amazin Caucasian · 05-09-2005, 10:11 AM

sry, noob question, how do I access BIOS and then get my temps?

**thefultonhow** · 05-09-2005, 10:42 AM

The BIOS access key on most motherboards is Delete. From there you should look for "Hardware Monitor" or PC Health."

Amazin Caucasian · 05-09-2005, 08:37 PM

it appears that it is not the key for me. all I have to do is press it or what?

Cricket · 05-09-2005, 08:44 PM

After you turn on your computer, start tapping the Del key and you'll enter the CMOS Setup screen. If your motherboard gives you the one good BIOS beep at start up, you can start tapping the Del key after you hear it.

Cricket

***glc*** · 05-10-2005, 08:53 AM

If it's not DEL, it could be F1, F2, or F10. What motherboard do you have?

Amazin Caucasian · 05-10-2005, 10:32 AM

I believe F2 not sure what mobo I'll check when I get home.

***glc*** · 05-11-2005, 01:46 AM

If you believe it's F2, why did you ask in the first place?

Amazin Caucasian · 05-11-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glc

If you believe it's F2, why did you ask in the first place?

after cricket posted I figured it out, and then you posted. I don't think my mobo has temp sensors because when I went to the Setup Screen there wasn't PC health or anything that had temps in it. Is there another step after going into the setup screen to get into a BIOS menu? cuz when I went in there all it had about BIOS was the version, I believe it was A105 or somehting to that extent. Sorry, i sound like a noob because I am, I never have messed with any of this stuff so I am just learning.

***glc*** · 05-11-2005, 11:15 AM

What kind of computer is this? If it's a name brand like a Dell, there are no sensors. This thread is getting SO long I don't have a clue if you have provided us with your specs and I'm not going to take the time to look.

Amazin Caucasian · 05-11-2005, 08:01 PM

its a dell, ok then nevermind.

Amazin Caucasian · 05-14-2005, 08:59 PM

Why is http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16820146890 so much more than this http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16820146299?

**thefultonhow** · 05-14-2005, 10:05 PM

The second link is invalid, but the RAM in the first one has very tight (good) timings, so that's why it's more expensive than some other RAM.

Amazin Caucasian · 05-15-2005, 05:14 PM

its the RAM you suggested, Mushkin

shartken · 05-15-2005, 09:48 PM

The speed in GHz is meaningless by itself

Right on.

To paraphrase R. Kelly

GHz ain't nothing but a number!

**thefultonhow** · 05-16-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amazin Caucasian

its the RAM you suggested, Mushkin

Just get this instead (only get one; it's a dual-pack):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

The OCZ RAM is theoretically better for overclocking, but if you don't use a 1:1 divider, the ValueSelect should work fine.

Amazin Caucasian · 05-24-2005, 10:18 AM

Maximum PC just recently overclocked a P4 3.73ghz SLI comp to 4.25 ghz.

http://www.maximumpc.com/reviews/sys...05-04-13a.html

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05-09-2005, 10:11 AM	#183
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	sry, noob question, how do I access BIOS and then get my temps?

05-09-2005, 10:42 AM	#184
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,941	The BIOS access key on most motherboards is Delete. From there you should look for "Hardware Monitor" or PC Health."

05-09-2005, 08:37 PM	#185
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	it appears that it is not the key for me. all I have to do is press it or what?

05-09-2005, 08:44 PM	#186
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	After you turn on your computer, start tapping the Del key and you'll enter the CMOS Setup screen. If your motherboard gives you the one good BIOS beep at start up, you can start tapping the Del key after you hear it. Cricket

05-10-2005, 08:53 AM	#187
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,159	If it's not DEL, it could be F1, F2, or F10. What motherboard do you have?

05-10-2005, 10:32 AM	#188
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	I believe F2 not sure what mobo I'll check when I get home.

05-11-2005, 01:46 AM	#189
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,159	If you believe it's F2, why did you ask in the first place?

05-11-2005, 11:15 AM	#191
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,159	What kind of computer is this? If it's a name brand like a Dell, there are no sensors. This thread is getting SO long I don't have a clue if you have provided us with your specs and I'm not going to take the time to look.

05-11-2005, 08:01 PM	#192
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	its a dell, ok then nevermind.

05-14-2005, 08:59 PM	#193
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	Why is http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16820146890 so much more than this http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16820146299?

05-14-2005, 10:05 PM	#194
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,941	The second link is invalid, but the RAM in the first one has very tight (good) timings, so that's why it's more expensive than some other RAM.

05-15-2005, 05:14 PM	#195
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	its the RAM you suggested, Mushkin

05-15-2005, 09:48 PM	#196
shartken Member (7 bit) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 89	The speed in GHz is meaningless by itself Right on. To paraphrase R. Kelly GHz ain't nothing but a number!

05-24-2005, 10:18 AM	#198
Amazin Caucasian Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,033	Maximum PC just recently overclocked a P4 3.73ghz SLI comp to 4.25 ghz. http://www.maximumpc.com/reviews/sys...05-04-13a.html

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