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Aaron Miller
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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 01:49
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Try installing an OS?

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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 03:18
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How can I install an OS when the PC turns itself off before displaying anything?
Getting new RAM tomorrow..if that doesn't fix the problem, me = pwned..


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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 04:07
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Ok, it isn't the RAM causing it to shut off... I got it to display stuff on my monitor by reseating the GPU's. The CPU gets for 113 degrees in a few seconds then shuts the system off, it all makes sense now..


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Osiris
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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 08:32
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Oh dear...113 in a few seconds... Thats Fahrenheit right?

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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 12:37
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do you have a heatsink and fan for the cpu?
did you apply thermal grease between the cpu and the heatsink?
(depends on the cpu, but most require this step or = death)

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bitJericho
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Posted: 27th Dec 2007 23:31
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:o hope you didn't trash your cpu


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Osiris
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Posted: 28th Dec 2007 01:58
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Yeah dude, you need thermal PASTE (<=I like that word) or else the heatsink pretty much will just trap the heat between little tiny air pockets between the CPU and the heatsink.

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SirFire
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Posted: 28th Dec 2007 11:15
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I didn't have any thermal paste when I put this machine together, so I used grape jelly. That was 2 years ago, and it rarely rises above 98F. (P4 2.4ghz)

I wouldn't recommend trying that though, just a funny story.

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bitJericho
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Posted: 28th Dec 2007 16:23
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Quote: "I didn't have any thermal paste when I put this machine together, so I used grape jelly. That was 2 years ago, and it rarely rises above 98F. (P4 2.4ghz)"


Wow... Just... wow.


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Phaelax
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Posted: 29th Dec 2007 00:39
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Quote: "The CPU gets for 113 degrees in a few seconds then shuts the system off, it all makes sense now.."


That's only 45C, well within safe operating limits. Have you corrected the power issue yet with that adapter cable?


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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 08:38 Edited at: 1st Jan 2008 08:39
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Quote: "Quote: "The CPU gets for 113 degrees in a few seconds then shuts the system off, it all makes sense now.."

That's only 45C, well within safe operating limits. Have you corrected the power issue yet with that adapter cable?"

It was actually 113 degrees Celsius. I got an 850 Watt power supply with the proper 8-pin connector, which can run SLi properly, but I'm still waiting for the thermal paste. Should arrive tomorrow.
(I haven't posted here for a few days because my internet was down. Stupid storms.. Happy-almost-2008!!)


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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 15:19 Edited at: 1st Jan 2008 15:20
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113C!!!!

thats 235.4 F



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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 20:42
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Yup.. Thats why I was thinking something might be wrong with the heat sensor.. How can it get that hot that fast?


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 20:44
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40w/3.5v (estimate) = 11.4A
You tell me.


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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 20:55
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Well, I hope the new thermal paste will fix this..


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Posted: 1st Jan 2008 23:30
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if the cpu is cooked, nothing can save it.
the trick is to have the thermal grease and heatsink in place BEFORE you ever turn it on. Lets hope the cpu auto shut down measures worked and that the cpu will still function when you try it next.

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Keo C
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 00:32
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Wait? You didn't put on thermal paste on it?


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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 02:51 Edited at: 2nd Jan 2008 02:57
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I had thermal paste on it before, it was just the old leftover dell stuff.

I got the new thermal paste on, ad it worked! Staying around 40 degrees celsius, but.. When I try to boot windows I get a BSOD for a fraction of a second, then it takes me back to the "DEL to enter setup/F1 to continue" screen.. I fixed that, but now it doesn't even try to boot windows. IT will say it's loading the NVIDIA Boot Manager or something, then fain and say it needs the windows disk.. Right now the windows disk is in and I'll try doing a repair install or a fresh install. Anyone have any input?

Thanks


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Keo C
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 03:09
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Reusing thermal paste? I haven't heard of doing that.

I think a fresh install would work.


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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 04:03
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A frsh install worked!

Everyone who helped me with this 'project', is now my best friend!!


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SirFire
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 04:15
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Can I borrow $500 buddy?

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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 05:01
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I could use $300 also, pal.


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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 05:05
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*runs*





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Some best friend you are!

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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 07:22
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I'm gonna need to borrow your tools for a while.

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have any sisters?

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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 19:17
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Quote: "have any sisters?
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Keo C
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 20:35
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Don't you have cattle to tend to?


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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 20:43
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Many good quotes here...

One day, someone will have the same problem as me, Google it, and find this at the end.. Wonderful!


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Posted: 2nd Jan 2008 20:54
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You still didn't answer CR.


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Posted: 3rd Jan 2008 00:20
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sorry, I was away scoping out my next victims... er, next customer, yeah...

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