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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 8/27/15 at 2:38 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Posted on 8/27/15 at 2:38 pm to ILikeLSUToo
So far it's been running just fine today. It got up to between 65-70 degrees while playing The Witcher for an extended period of time, but after having closed out of the game it's quickly dropping back down and is now at 55 degrees. This morning it was running between ~38-42 so it's been doing well so far today. I'm gonna continue to keep an eye on it. The pump was also running around that same range whereas yesterday when it was overheating it was in the mid-50's to low 60's. I'll be stoked if it was just some fluke thing, but not sure what could have caused it to act up.
Separate question: Anyone have any good recommendations for a nice set of speakers? I ran a 5.1 system before and it wasn't worth it, damn sub got on my nerves too.
So I'm just looking at getting a nice 2.0 setup and then maybe getting a good pair of headphones (looking at the HyperX or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x so far).
Also, my monitor is on the way out. It was never a gaming monitor, just a regular HP running at 59hz, 1920x1200. Any recommendations for a moderately priced 24-27" monitor? I've been looking at the Asus VG248QE which runs at 144hz at 1920x1080 for $239 on Amazon. Seems like the best bang for the buck as I'm not sure the price difference is worth the added screen space if I go with a 27" and I don't want to pay a ton of money for G-sync or anything like that. If anyone has a monitor with it do you find that it's worth the extra money?
But yeah, just some peripheral recommendations (speakers, headphones, monitor) if you guys got 'em. I'd appreciate it.
Separate question: Anyone have any good recommendations for a nice set of speakers? I ran a 5.1 system before and it wasn't worth it, damn sub got on my nerves too.
So I'm just looking at getting a nice 2.0 setup and then maybe getting a good pair of headphones (looking at the HyperX or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x so far). Also, my monitor is on the way out. It was never a gaming monitor, just a regular HP running at 59hz, 1920x1200. Any recommendations for a moderately priced 24-27" monitor? I've been looking at the Asus VG248QE which runs at 144hz at 1920x1080 for $239 on Amazon. Seems like the best bang for the buck as I'm not sure the price difference is worth the added screen space if I go with a 27" and I don't want to pay a ton of money for G-sync or anything like that. If anyone has a monitor with it do you find that it's worth the extra money?
But yeah, just some peripheral recommendations (speakers, headphones, monitor) if you guys got 'em. I'd appreciate it.
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 2:40 pm
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Posted on 8/27/15 at 3:28 pm to Tom288
If the pump is constantly working, the radiator is clean of dust, and the fans are spinning... everything on the cooler side is fine. Exhaust vs Intake on the radiator shouldn't make enough of a difference to be your problem.
Possible problems, or combination of problems are then likely to be:
1. The heat sink isn't properly seated, or the thermal past has been applied improperly (too much, too little).
2. The pump is cutting out intermittently.
3. Faulty sensor diode on the motherboard.
The solution to number 1 is obvious, and since you seem to be having problems, maybe you can take the time to re-paste and re-seat the heatsink to see if it helps. Demount and clean the paste off of the CPU and the heatsink with a high percent iso alcohol. Make sure you get it all off. Purchase (or if you already have some) a higher quality paste and apply is as per the instructions. Whatever you do, don't apply it with your fingers. The grease from your fingers will pretty much screw the whole thing up. Remount everything and insure everything is solid, and all screws are properly tightened.
The solution to number 2 would be to replace the unit. It might be more difficult to figure out if that's actually the problem, as your computer shuts down to protect itself when it overheats, and when you restart, the pump may restart fine on its own as well. The corsair closed loop systems, while highly convenient are prone to fail just like any other part of your computer. You could always plug it into a PSU outside of your case and leave it running and monitor it constantly... if you're a man of extreme patience.
The solution to number 3 would be RMA, or a new board. Usually if a diode goes bad, it stays bad. That leads me to believe that the sensor diodes are fine, but you never know.
Good luck man.
Possible problems, or combination of problems are then likely to be:
1. The heat sink isn't properly seated, or the thermal past has been applied improperly (too much, too little).
2. The pump is cutting out intermittently.
3. Faulty sensor diode on the motherboard.
The solution to number 1 is obvious, and since you seem to be having problems, maybe you can take the time to re-paste and re-seat the heatsink to see if it helps. Demount and clean the paste off of the CPU and the heatsink with a high percent iso alcohol. Make sure you get it all off. Purchase (or if you already have some) a higher quality paste and apply is as per the instructions. Whatever you do, don't apply it with your fingers. The grease from your fingers will pretty much screw the whole thing up. Remount everything and insure everything is solid, and all screws are properly tightened.
The solution to number 2 would be to replace the unit. It might be more difficult to figure out if that's actually the problem, as your computer shuts down to protect itself when it overheats, and when you restart, the pump may restart fine on its own as well. The corsair closed loop systems, while highly convenient are prone to fail just like any other part of your computer. You could always plug it into a PSU outside of your case and leave it running and monitor it constantly... if you're a man of extreme patience.
The solution to number 3 would be RMA, or a new board. Usually if a diode goes bad, it stays bad. That leads me to believe that the sensor diodes are fine, but you never know.
Good luck man.
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 3:30 pm
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