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Paradigm Shifter
 Post subject: packerfan wrote:Should I
PostPosted: 10 Oct 2011, 10:15 
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Should I spend a little more to get 8 pin mobo and pci-express connectors (frozen cpu has one for 23 bucks)

Yes.

Having a PSU tester is never a bad idea, and one that you just plug the cables in to makes life so much simpler than having to individually test lots of pins.
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PostPosted: 18 Oct 2011, 01:05 
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Got the replacement 2500K and it works fine, also my ram was recognized as 1333 and 1.5 volt so it is proper spec
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PostPosted: 18 Oct 2011, 13:30 
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Yay. Now get overclocking!
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packerfan
PostPosted: 18 Oct 2011, 17:18 
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That reply was brief because I typed it on my phone while eating. Elaborating on the RAM bit, my ram was sold as DDR3 1600 and 1.65 v and intel claims that that would cause it not to boot with my processor but my motherboard recognizes it as 1333 and 1.5v so I am just suspecting that kingston advertises it the other way because 1600 is more attractive looking.

Additionally, used ceramique 2 this time and this chip seems to be running much cooler, I used to hit 40s a lot at idle now I am hovering around 30s, costa rica is the new chip vs malaysia if anyone knows if that makes a difference.
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Glad it works now, but still shocked it was the CPU!

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PostPosted: 18 Oct 2011, 19:38 
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In other news my flash drive decided to eat it today... thankfully it is a corsair and they have basically a no questions asked replacement policy. Unfortunately I still get shafted by return shipping.
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