I completed my first build today. Started up first time. Ran Prime95 blend test for 1 hour, looked good. I then went ahead and did the conservative OC-Genie overclock.
Build description below.
Description:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD65 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($97.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Sentey GS-6510 BURTON PLUS (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full (32/64-bit) ($264.28 @ Amazon)
Question 1:
OC genie overclocked processor to 4.2 ghz.
Running Prime 95 is stable.
Idle Temp: 30-33C
Max Core Temp: 62C*
*While running Prime95 Blend test.
Is 62C too high under these conditions? Average temp during the blend tests was 53-58C.
Question 2:
Speedfan shows a "Temp2: -128C" . Obviously this is incorrect. Is it something to worry about>? Bug in program or something wrong in computer?
Question 3:
The Sentey Case did not come with a manual, only a slip that wasnt helpful during installation. The case has 2 USB 3.0 ports in the top front of the case. These ports have exiting USB cables (with male ends). Where would these connect to? Ports in back of computer?
Thanks in advance!
Shane Wilson
Build description below.
Description:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD65 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($97.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Sentey GS-6510 BURTON PLUS (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full (32/64-bit) ($264.28 @ Amazon)
Question 1:
OC genie overclocked processor to 4.2 ghz.
Running Prime 95 is stable.
Idle Temp: 30-33C
Max Core Temp: 62C*
*While running Prime95 Blend test.
Is 62C too high under these conditions? Average temp during the blend tests was 53-58C.
Question 2:
Speedfan shows a "Temp2: -128C" . Obviously this is incorrect. Is it something to worry about>? Bug in program or something wrong in computer?
Question 3:
The Sentey Case did not come with a manual, only a slip that wasnt helpful during installation. The case has 2 USB 3.0 ports in the top front of the case. These ports have exiting USB cables (with male ends). Where would these connect to? Ports in back of computer?
Thanks in advance!
Shane Wilson
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