http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:13:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.corsair.com/v3/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/ http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83095&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:52:08 GMT Hi I am sorry to bother but I put together a new PC yesterday and everything was working properly until today. I turned on my pc and about after an hour or so it shut off. I went into the other room and asked my father if the power went out in the room he was in and he said nope. I went back to... Hi I am sorry to bother but I put together a new PC yesterday and everything was working properly until today. I turned on my pc and about after an hour or so it shut off. I went into the other room and asked my father if the power went out in the room he was in and he said nope.

I went back to turn on the pc and it powered on for about two or three seconds then powered off. I saw the standby light on the motherboard so I thought the ram or another component broke. I switched out my ram and video card and it was still the same. I checked the cpu and it didnt look damaged or anything. I made sure everything was connected right.

I came to here and tried the paper clip test and the fan came on for about two seconds and went off. I did this ten times to make sure I wasnt doing anything wrong. Is the power supply broken or something? And if so should I try to ask NewEgg to replace it?

Thanks for any help someone can give me. ]]> Power Supplies enderswar http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83095 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83094&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:26:48 GMT Hello, I bought my 800D from new-egg on October 30, 2009 and my front bezel appeared in this condition when it came out of the box. I thought I could could ignore it but after a couple weeks I just couldn't stand the sight of it. I would like to get my front bezel exchanged.



Also, I am unable to remove my side panel window by unbolting the hexagon nuts from on the inside. There are two hexagon nuts that got screwed in too tight into the Plexiglas from the factory and I'm unable to get a wrench or a pliers to turn the nuts. I would also like this get the side panel exchanged as well.




Everything else about my 800D in top condition and all of my computer components are installed into the case with no problems. I could live without a side panel and a front bezel for a few weeks.


Thanks, Michael G ]]> Warranty Questions Big Myke http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83094 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83093&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:50 GMT Hi suddenly this just happened I looked at the task manager and I noticed it wasent showing all 6gb's I updated the bios and It showed six Gb's but after overclocking the i7-920 to 3.6 and It only shows 4gbs now.

Please look at my specs for more info thank you
Please help me.
Thank you ahead! ]]> DDR3 Configuration and Tuning EricCartman http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83093 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83092&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:24 GMT Hello everyone, I currently have the 800D and just ordered the H50. Didn't order my EVGA motherboard just yet because I wanted to ask you guys in the forums who have this set-up if the EVGA X58 SLI mobo is compatible with the H50.

My main concern is the very tall Vreg Heatsink next to the CPU, which might prevent the H50 from being mounted and installed in the back of the case due to its height and position.

So If anyone has or tested this setup thanks in advance! :biggrin: ]]> Cooling meru http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83092 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83091&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:58:15 GMT I have an Antec 1200 and i am planning on buying the H50, and i am thinking of using the stock fan as an exhaust but i want to make sure i am doing this right i was thinking of going with the Push and Pull but lol i dont know how it is *My Guess:* I think from what i seen is using an Exhaust... I have an Antec 1200 and i am planning on buying the H50, and i am thinking of using the stock fan as an exhaust but i want to make sure i am doing this right

i was thinking of going with the Push and Pull but lol i dont know how it is
My Guess: I think from what i seen is using an Exhaust fan on the back of the radiator and on the other side is an Intake Fan
So what i was thinking is

The Antec 1200 Exhaust Fan as the Rear Fan
Then the Radiator in the middle
Then the Stock Corsair Fan as the intake ]]> Cooling Ron H http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83091 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83090&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:56:03 GMT Hello everyone,

I am also experiencing random freezes in my new system, like BlackLoTuS. I've tried different OS (Windows XP and Windows 7, the latter wouldn't even install as it would freeze while decompressing files). My experience is that my system will freeze under mild, moderate or heavy load.

System will necessary freeze when starting playing games.

RAM is operating at Mobo "Auto" specs (1333 Mhz, 9-9-9-24, 1.5V)

Here is what I've done:

1) I've checked load on my Power Supply with the aid of a multimeter. It is within limits;

2) I was also suspecting about overheating but when I run Prime95 for hours everything goes fine. Temperatures are always kept within acceptable limits for a torture test like this: CPU (62ºC), GPU(40ºC), System (45ºC);

3) I've updated my Motherboard BIOS to the latest version and problems still occur;

4) I've ran Memtest86 tests batch and it did fine, no errors reported.

Here is what I've done and got SUCCESS:

1) Lowered Operating Frequency to 1066 Mhz without changing any other settings (I got this tip from another thread here). System has been stable, I could install Win7, games are playing fine, etc.

As I've read that my MoBo is picky on RAM, so I do not know which component is faulty: Mobo or RAM. I am pretty I've read somewhere they were compatible.

Anyway, system is doing fine but it would be nice if I could make my memory modules run at their original speed (1333Mhz). Suggestions?

My Corsair RAM module PN is "TW3X4G1333C9DHX".

Best regards,

João Pedro ]]> DDR3 Configuration and Tuning jpnascim http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83090 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83089&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:21:27 GMT anyone know the fan specs on the fan supplied with the H50? i saw the speed rated at 1700rpm, but no specs on the cfm. Im looking to use another/quieter/slower fan if i can get similar cfm. thanks! mark anyone know the fan specs on the fan supplied with the H50?

i saw the speed rated at 1700rpm, but no specs on the cfm. Im looking to use another/quieter/slower fan if i can get similar cfm.

thanks!

mark ]]> Cooling markgrant http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83089 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83088&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:15:28 GMT I just sent in a rebate form for a power supply. This is my 4th or 5th rebate for various Corsair products over the last couple of years. Have not seen a cent yet. Maybe this one will the one. I keep buying cause the products have a good rating. Not a hoop jumper. I'll either get the rebate or not. ]]> Rebate Questions Granit http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83088 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83087&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:24 GMT Hey guys i have bought the h50 sometime ago and installed it a few hours ago. IT seems to run great and the temps are pretty low. However, it is my first experience with watercooling and i would just like to know if i should be worried about the H50 leaking? What is the chance of a leak? P.S.... Hey guys i have bought the h50 sometime ago and installed it a few hours ago. IT seems to run great and the temps are pretty low. However, it is my first experience with watercooling and i would just like to know if i should be worried about the H50 leaking? What is the chance of a leak?

P.S. my tubes are bent quite a lot, is that fine or should i adjust them? ]]> Cooling novaknab http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83087 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83086&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:35 GMT At first, I'm sorry for my bad english...

Then, I'm going to assemble a new pc.

I've not found this product in the automatic memory configurator, so I need to know:

Is the TR3X6G1600C9 kit compatible with my M.B. or not?

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Massimo ]]> Memory Compatibility ligavox http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83086 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83085&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:18 GMT Ich schaffe es nicht den 24poligen ATX-Stecker des CMPSU-400CXEU in 20 +4 zu teilen. Ist da irgendwo eine Sicherung? Es sieht so aus, dass der Stecker nach vorne weggeschoben werden muss. Mit vorrne meine ich vom Netzteil abewandt, also nicht in Richtung der Kabel. Geht das nur mit extremer Gewalt? Ich schaffe es nicht den 24poligen ATX-Stecker des CMPSU-400CXEU in 20 +4 zu teilen. Ist da irgendwo eine Sicherung? Es sieht so aus, dass der Stecker nach vorne weggeschoben werden muss. Mit vorrne meine ich vom Netzteil abewandt, also nicht in Richtung der Kabel. Geht das nur mit extremer Gewalt? ]]> Netzteile (Power Supplies) linuxuser http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83085 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83084&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:08 GMT I bought a 16GB flash voyager right around April that worked perfectly till about last week. I had it plugged into my Macbook running Snow Leopard and backed up some school related documents. Several days later I plugged it in to transfer more files and OSX's Finder would not recognize anything being plugged in, but the blue light on the flash drive would blink, and disk utility would show a 16gb Corsair drive. I plugged it into a Win 7 machine and it found it without a problem. I thought it was problem with my Macbook and tested several different thumb drives across both USB ports but they were all detected without a problem. I backed up the files on the Win 7 machine, reinserted the flash drive to my Mac and formatted using Disk Utility. I took the drive and plugged it back into the Win 7 machine hoping that I could just transfer my files back. The Win 7 machine said it needed to be formatted. I attempted to format it on the Win 7 machine, but it only created a 200 MB partition. Using the Win 7 disk utility, it showed the drive had a 200 MB partition and the rest of the space was in another, but it was untouchable. After I ejected the drive and I tried physically removing it, the casing slid off, leaving the exposed USB circuit board sticking out of my computer. Not really wanting to shock myself on this make shift taser, I turned off my computer and removed the drive.

I'm not really sure where to go from here, as I believe the drive is defective physically and electronically. ]]> USB Drives Spoons http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83084 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83083&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:36 GMT Hi, I having problems when running on 1066 Mhz. the only thing i do to run at 1066 is that i enable epp. When i have this disabled the system runs fine. I tryed Memory testing at 800 Mhz and at 1066 Mhz. and at 1066 i get errors and when running at 800 Mhz no problems. The problem is not... Hi,

I having problems when running on 1066 Mhz. the only thing i do to run at 1066 is that i enable epp. When i have this disabled the system runs fine.
I tryed Memory testing at 800 Mhz and at 1066 Mhz. and at 1066 i get errors and when running at 800 Mhz no problems.

The problem is not constantly. sometimes the system runs fine for weeks at 1066.
But when the BSOD's come i set memory to 800 and the problem is gone.

What do I do wrong? Is the memory defect?
Can someone help me here?
Tnx ]]> DDR2 Configuration and Tuning lexie_1 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83083 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83082&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:53 GMT Today I decided to fire up one of my offline rigs and received a "memory test failed" at the BIOS screen. This is an Athlon XP-M Barton/Abit NF7-S v2.0 setup with BIOS settings 11.0 x 200MHz CPU, 2-3-3-11 memory with FSB:DRAM 1:1 and vDimm of 2.8. Total RAM is 2 sticks CMX1024-3200C2PT running dual channel in Dimm slots 3 and 2 (per Abit's instructions) for a total of 2GB. This rig has been running successfully for at least 2 years based on this setup with no changes.

Obviously with a memory failure I ran memtest86+ using both sticks in the current setup with the result being an immediate failure on test #1(LOADS of errors that seem to never stop). To try and determine which stick (or both) was faulty I removed the one from dimm2 slot and proceeded to run memtest86+ only on the ram in dimm3 (this by the way is the first slot to occupy for this board according to Abit). This setup ran fine with no errors for over an hour. Next I removed this stick and placed the previous ram stick from the original setup of dimm2 into dimm3 and ran the test again. Immediate failure on test #1 with LOADS of errors. Stop test and put the good ram stick back in dimm3 and ran memtest86+ again just to make sure. Again tests were 100% successful for another hour. Also as a side note, I unplugged and powered everything down, as well as grounded myself, when removing and changing the components out.

Unless I have left anything out, I would like to be granted an RMA please.

ALSO - I do not remember if these were in one package or two individual ones when I purchased them from Newegg ... BUT I do know they were bought at the same time. My question is do I need to send both of them in for replacement or do you have replacements in stock that will match up with the one that is not faulty? I do not want a replacement that will be incompatible with the good stick of ram. To the best of my knowledge, to run dual channel without issue the ram must be rated the same.

This is what I have (taken from the sticker on the side):

CMX1024-3200C2PT XMS3202v2.1
XMS3200 1024MB 400MHz CL2

Thanks for your time. ]]> Warranty Questions XTr3m3z http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83082 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83081&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:10 GMT I am having problems with corrupted drivers. I dont know if this is a SSD problem, or the fact they are in RAID0. On start up it wont let me boot into windows, says corrupted or missing drivers. I tryed "last Known Good Config.", Safe mode, Safe Mode w/ Cmd., and every other option. It never works. I ran a mem test and everything passed. I had the Vista 64 disk so I go in to repair the OS. It finished so I restarted and it gave me the same error. I finally was able to get it to boot into windows by trying to restore, I diddnt have any because I turned them offso I dont know why it worked. I went to the Event Man. to try to see if it recorded anything, the only thing was enter sleep mode successfully. So I played some games and ran some programs and everything was fine. When I restarted to see if it would boot into windows fine, I got another corrupted or missing file of another name. repeated the steps and got back into vista. I have a Win 7 upgrade disk and thought it might be a good idea to upgrade, but I am in Africa at the moment with limited resources. Anyone know of a way to fix this, or should I take the chance of up grading? Specs are diff. than the one on my profile.

Clevo D900f
i7 965
2x Corsair CMFSSD-128D1 RAID0
6GB ******** DDR3 1333
GTX280M ]]> Solid State Drives (SSD) Holton0289 http://www.asktheramguy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83081