Few queries regarding new PC

1 Answer : Refer this img.

*3.bp.blogspot.com/_zZaNf57vWhI/THO1Rc1t2aI/AAAAAAAAAB4/7RIfnN3kbAA/s1600/desktop_airflow.jpg

*steamgamersnetwork.com/images/i7-build/cooling_02.jpg

*www.abload.de/img/scenario7b1kc.jpg

2 Answer :


3 Answer : You can buy it off from theitwares [one of the most reliable online it stores]..

TheITWares - One Stop for all Gizmos!Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler - TheITWares

Regarding Noctua NH D14, before buying, just verify the compatibility of your Mobo, Case & RAMS.

Check this link : Noctua.at - sound-optimised premium components "Designed in Austria"!


Off topic : Your Queries can also be addressed in your older thread, instead of creating a new one.

@ d3p5kor WOW! Thanks for the pictures and videos man... Sorry for creating new thread.. i asked questions in my old thread but no one answered so thought of creating new thread...Thanks for the link..

1 more question:-

1) Where is the setting to set fans as intakes or exhausts??..

Thanks in advance..

you mean to ask which fans should be placed as intake and which one as exhaust?

Refer this img..

*www.9mart.com/9dollar/Budget/EG0607-1-LED-Case-Fan.jpg

Here the fan rotates in Clockwise directions & pulls air towards you.

When the same technique is used in back side of the Cabinet, its configured as Exhaust for front side its configured as intake.

Note: there's no way you can rotate this fan in anti clockwise directions untill unless you connect this fan exactly opposite in your cabinet.

@ piyush Exactly thats my question..

@ d3p5kor Oh now i understand.. so how to know which direction i should suppose place it in cabinet??...

Thanks in advance..

Viswanathan said:

@ piyush Exactly thats my question..

@ d3p5kor Oh now i understand.. so how to know which direction i should suppose place it in cabinet??...

Thanks in advance..

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use incense sticks (agarbatti) to check the airflow

@ piyush thanks and good idea man... i will use that technique

Piyush said:

use incense sticks (agarbatti) to check the airflow

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Wow, i never thought of it...just Ultimate Dude...

its an old technique widely used today...Asingh advised me when i had the same query

@ piyush great technique man
@ d3p5kor and piyush thanks for helping me out guys.. i really appreciate it!

Make sure you do not mount the fans the wrong way round.


Yea, the incense stick trick is dandy..!

@ asingh Awesome technique man and i will make sure to fit the fans in correct position and direction

Plsss help me out guys i made a terrible mistake ... Day before yesterday i ordered this product from primeabgb Ripjaws-X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL ( Buy Gskill RAM | G Skill Memory | G Skill 4GB RAM | Gskill India ).. I thought it was a 4GB single stick and ordered 2 nos. but i received the product and realized its a 4 X 2GB sticks ( i..e two 4GB kits ).. I really wanted to go for 2 X 4GB sticks..

Now my question is

1) Since my mobo has only 4 slots if i fill all the slots with these 2GB sticks will it heat up my mobo and will it cause any damage or something??...

2) Adding 4 X 2GB sticks will it reduce the performance and slow down the system?..

Plss reply and help me out guys....

Thanks in advance....

Viswanathan said:

@ asingh Awesome technique man and i will make sure to fit the fans in correct position and direction

Plsss help me out guys i made a terrible mistake ... Day before yesterday i ordered this product from primeabgb Ripjaws-X F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL ( Buy Gskill RAM | G Skill Memory | G Skill 4GB RAM | Gskill India ).. I thought it was a 4GB single stick and ordered 2 nos. but i received the product and realized its a 4 X 2GB sticks ( i..e two 4GB kits ).. I really wanted to go for 2 X 4GB sticks..

Now my question is

1) Since my mobo has only 4 slots if i fill all the slots with these 2GB sticks will it heat up my mobo and will it cause any damage or something??...

2) Adding 4 X 2GB sticks will it reduce the performance and slow down the system?..

Plss reply and help me out guys....

Thanks in advance....

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okay think like this
if there would have been any such kind of problem, then why would they have introduced so much capacity and slots in the first place

in short: NO.....you can add without any problem...enjoy

@ Piyush Thanks man i know that was a EPIC noob question but still wanted to ask cuz my old system after when i added extra 2 X 2GB ram the mobo went kaput in a week! so only asked that question... I have one more question..

Will there be any significant performance difference between 2 X 4GB and 4 X 2GB sticks??.. I read some reviews that
4 X 2 GB sticks affects the performance as the processor has more memory modules to read something like that..

Thanks in advance..

yea it is....but the performance difference is too small to affect you in real life criteria

@ Piyush Thanks man.. I am jus really really worried man cuz i jus read this from another forum superuser.com it says:-

4 sticks would cause more strain on the memory controller and motherboard chipset. It would take slightly longer for the CPU to add and retrieve data from 4 sticks as opposed to 2.

For this reason, 2 x 4GB would be faster then 4 x 2GB.

EDIT - there is a much better technical explanation on EE to enforce my answer, although it does mention lower sized sticks:

It's better to use 2 2GB modules -- not for any appreciable speed difference (although there may be a small advantage -- more in a bit) -- but for a more reliable memory subsystem.

Most desktop systems use unbuffered RAM modules -- this results in very large loads on the address and data buses when you have more than 2 modules installed, and can significantly degrade the signalling on these buses. The memory subsystem "sees' one load per memory chip -- so with 2 modules installed, that's up to 32 loads (with double-sided modules) ... and with 4 modules installed that's as many as 64 electrical loads on the bus. Some systems automatically adjust for this higher load by either increasing the voltage a small amount; reducing the clock frequency of the memory (thus slightly slowing it down); or by adding a cycle to the SPD's latency setting (again, slightly slowing it down). These adjustments help keep the memory subsystem reliable -- but mean that 4 x 1GB modules would be slightly slower than 2 x 2GB modules on these systems. But regardless of whether there's any timing differences, the memory will definitely be more reliable with only 2 modules.

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Pls advise guys is it wise to go with 4 X 2GB RAM.. Will it really cause voltage probs on mobo?.. Is anyone using 4 X 2GB RAM?... Pls help me out...

Thanks in advance..

Viswanathan said:

Plsssss help me out guys.. i have ordered the following rigs and gonna assemble coming Wednesday.. I am planning to over clock... but i have some doubts about cpu cooler and Case fans behaviors... My config :-

RIGS SPECIFICATIONS AND BRANDS Processor Intel Core i5 2500k
MotherBoard Asus P8P67-PRO 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard (B3 Revision)
RAM Gskil F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 2
Graphics Card MSI GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozer II/OC
Harddrive SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB 7200.12
Monitor Dell ST2220L 21.5” W Full HD Monitor with LED
Cabinet CM 690 II Advanced with transparent side panel
Powersupply corsair TX850
Case Fans Cooler Master 120mm r4 fans x 2
Liquid Cooling for CPU Corsair H70 OR Noctua NHD-14??? help me out..
UPS APC UPS 600 VA or Numeric 800 VA

some questions.. :-

1) Since i have cm 690 II advanced case which can accommodate up to 10 fans i was wondering which side fans would be good to set as intake and which side fans to set as exhaust.. Rite now i have totally 5 fans but will be adding each month extra 2 fans.. Pls help me out guys and also i dont know where is the setting to configure the fans.. is it in BIOS?..

2) I have some doubts about liquid cooling... and also i thinking of buying corsair H70... There will be a fan in the liquid cooling kit rite?.. Which place would be apt to place that fan rear or Top?.. and also pls tell me whether the fan in the H70 will intake or exhaust the air.. If we have to configure that pls tell me which would be best for H70...

3) Thought of buying Noctua NHD-14 but cant find anywhere online except one site Shopmania.in ( Noctua NH-D14 cooling fan prices, Shopping comparison for Noctua NH D 14, Buy online in India ).. Can i trust this website?.. Has anyone purchased from this website?...Do u guys have any other suggestion?...

Thanks in advance..

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can u please post the price of the Proccy, mobo, ram and gfx card!

Viswanathan said:

Plsssss help me out guys.. i have ordered the following rigs and gonna assemble coming Wednesday.. I am planning to over clock... but i have some doubts about cpu cooler and Case fans behaviors... My config :-

RIGS SPECIFICATIONS AND BRANDS Processor Intel Core i5 2500k
MotherBoard Asus P8P67-PRO 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard (B3 Revision)
RAM Gskil F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL 1600Mhz DDR3 4GB X 2
Graphics Card MSI GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozer II/OC
Harddrive SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB 7200.12
Monitor Dell ST2220L 21.5” W Full HD Monitor with LED
Cabinet CM 690 II Advanced with transparent side panel
Powersupply corsair TX850
Case Fans Cooler Master 120mm r4 fans x 2
Liquid Cooling for CPU Corsair H70 OR Noctua NHD-14??? help me out..
UPS APC UPS 600 VA or Numeric 800 VA

some questions.. :-

1) Since i have cm 690 II advanced case which can accommodate up to 10 fans i was wondering which side fans would be good to set as intake and which side fans to set as exhaust.. Rite now i have totally 5 fans but will be adding each month extra 2 fans.. Pls help me out guys and also i dont know where is the setting to configure the fans.. is it in BIOS?..

2) I have some doubts about liquid cooling... and also i thinking of buying corsair H70... There will be a fan in the liquid cooling kit rite?.. Which place would be apt to place that fan rear or Top?.. and also pls tell me whether the fan in the H70 will intake or exhaust the air.. If we have to configure that pls tell me which would be best for H70...

3) Thought of buying Noctua NHD-14 but cant find anywhere online except one site Shopmania.in ( Noctua NH-D14 cooling fan prices, Shopping comparison for Noctua NH D 14, Buy online in India ).. Can i trust this website?.. Has anyone purchased from this website?...Do u guys have any other suggestion?...

Thanks in advance..

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can u please post the price of the Proccy, mobo, ram and gfx card!

@ Sammy_cool Here you go man my total config with prices :-




Btw someone pls help me out by answering my questions.. I am jus really really worried cuz i jus read this from another forum superuser.com it says:-

4 sticks would cause more strain on the memory controller and motherboard chipset. It would take slightly longer for the CPU to add and retrieve data from 4 sticks as opposed to 2.

For this reason, 2 x 4GB would be faster then 4 x 2GB.

EDIT - there is a much better technical explanation on EE to enforce my answer, although it does mention lower sized sticks:

It's better to use 2 2GB modules -- not for any appreciable speed difference (although there may be a small advantage -- more in a bit) -- but for a more reliable memory subsystem.

Most desktop systems use unbuffered RAM modules -- this results in very large loads on the address and data buses when you have more than 2 modules installed, and can significantly degrade the signalling on these buses. The memory subsystem "sees' one load per memory chip -- so with 2 modules installed, that's up to 32 loads (with double-sided modules) ... and with 4 modules installed that's as many as 64 electrical loads on the bus. Some systems automatically adjust for this higher load by either increasing the voltage a small amount; reducing the clock frequency of the memory (thus slightly slowing it down); or by adding a cycle to the SPD's latency setting (again, slightly slowing it down). These adjustments help keep the memory subsystem reliable -- but mean that 4 x 1GB modules would be slightly slower than 2 x 2GB modules on these systems. But regardless of whether there's any timing differences, the memory will definitely be more reliable with only 2 modules.

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Pls advise guys is it wise to go with 4 X 2GB RAM.. Will it really cause voltage probs on mobo?.. Is anyone using 4 X 2GB RAM?... Pls help me out...

Thanks in advance..

Piyush said:

use incense sticks (agarbatti) to check the airflow

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Superb Brainzzz .... Kya Idea hai !!! I like it ... I actually never thought of it .... Thnx ...

Someone plssss help me with my prob guys...

I am jus really really worried man cuz i jus read this from another forum superuser.com it says:-

4 sticks would cause more strain on the memory controller and motherboard chipset. It would take slightly longer for the CPU to add and retrieve data from 4 sticks as opposed to 2.

For this reason, 2 x 4GB would be faster then 4 x 2GB.

EDIT - there is a much better technical explanation on EE to enforce my answer, although it does mention lower sized sticks:

It's better to use 2 2GB modules -- not for any appreciable speed difference (although there may be a small advantage -- more in a bit) -- but for a more reliable memory subsystem.

Most desktop systems use unbuffered RAM modules -- this results in very large loads on the address and data buses when you have more than 2 modules installed, and can significantly degrade the signalling on these buses. The memory subsystem "sees' one load per memory chip -- so with 2 modules installed, that's up to 32 loads (with double-sided modules) ... and with 4 modules installed that's as many as 64 electrical loads on the bus. Some systems automatically adjust for this higher load by either increasing the voltage a small amount; reducing the clock frequency of the memory (thus slightly slowing it down); or by adding a cycle to the SPD's latency setting (again, slightly slowing it down). These adjustments help keep the memory subsystem reliable -- but mean that 4 x 1GB modules would be slightly slower than 2 x 2GB modules on these systems. But regardless of whether there's any timing differences, the memory will definitely be more reliable with only 2 modules.

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Pls advise guys is it wise to go with 4 X 2GB RAM.. Will it really cause voltage probs on mobo?.. Is anyone using 4 X 2GB RAM?... Pls help me out...

Thanks in advance..

have ordered the RAM kits or already received them?

@ Piyush already received them .. Is there so much prob in using 4 X 2GB RAM like voltage probs and all??.. I ordered from primeagbg.. Will they accept to take back these 4GB kits and gimme 8GB kits cuz i havent even opened it yet!.. Pls help me out guys..

Viswanathan said:

@ Piyush already received them .. Is there so much prob in using 4 X 2GB RAM like voltage probs and all??.. I ordered from primeagbg.. Will they accept to take back these 4GB kits and gimme 8GB kits cuz i havent even opened it yet!.. Pls help me out guys..

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Refer this PDF & find it yourself.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Motherboards- ASUS P8P67 PRO

or refer the attachment..

@ d3p5kor Thanks but I already referred that PDF and it isnt updated one.. Its just for compatibility reference...

My question is different i am asking will it cause any Voltage probs and strain on the memory controller and mobo??.. Will it cause any stability issues when overclocking?...

Viswanathan said:

Someone plssss help me with my prob guys...

I am jus really really worried man cuz i jus read this from another forum superuser.com it says:-




Pls advise guys is it wise to go with 4 X 2GB RAM.. Will it really cause voltage probs on mobo?.. Is anyone using 4 X 2GB RAM?... Pls help me out...

Thanks in advance..

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Don't buy 4 Sticks because 2x4GB would be better as it would let you buy more if required in future.

@ mitraark Thanks but i have already received the product!

AFAIK, there would be a slight unnoticeable difference in performance, that you won't hav to worry about!

Viswanathan said:

My question is different i am asking will it cause any Voltage probs and strain on the memory controller and mobo??.. Will it cause any stability issues when overclocking?...

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Nothing of that sort. 4 x 2GB sticks are fine.

@ sammy_cool and ico Thank you very much guys

Thats really a relief to know that there wont any prob.. Thanks guys i really appreciate it

Hi guys I bought everything and gonna assemble it tomo! I wanna thank each and everyone of you in the forum for generously helping me out with the config.. Thanks you very much and really appreciate your help guys

Here is my final config :-


Processor :- Intel core i5 2500k

*www.smcinternational.in/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Intel_Core_i5_25_4d43df2e15390.jpg

Motherboard :- Asus p8p67 pro

*www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8P67_PRO/websites/Global/products/HMMvTCuBcZLfu2YL/l4g8s7lGrRRY3MRX_500.jpg

RAM :- G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL kits X 2

*www.gskill.com/images/images_products/450-XLL.jpg

Graphics Card :- MSI GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II/OC

*www.msi.com/pic/product/five_pictures1_2266_20110125131639.jpg

Hard disk :- SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1TB 7200.12

*www.smcinternational.in/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Seagate_1_TB_SAT_4d95cb3a7552b.png

Monitor :- Dell ST2220L 21.5” W Full HD Monitor with LED

*images.logicbuy.com/Pages/Image.aspx?url=/datastore/userdeals/634193911203590000dell-ST2220L-1080p-led-hdmi-lcd-monitor-deals-coupon.jpg&width=500&height=385

Cabinet :- CM 690 II Advanced with transparent side panel

*p.gzhls.at/556535.jpg

Power Supply :- Corsair TX 850

*images.hardwarecanucks.com/image//skymtl/PSU_review/TX850/LARGE/TX850-7.jpg

Case Fans :- Cooler Master 120mm r4 fans x 2

*www.coolermaster.com/upload/product/4355/featured/top1.jpg?702073893

HDMI Cable :- Belkin Standard HDMI A-A cable 6 ft

*www.belkin.com/images/product/AV10050-06_01/FUL1_AV10050-06_01.jpg

UPS :- Numeric 600 VA

*www.theitdepot.com/images/proimages/922-500-4.jpg

Speakers :- Logitech Z506 ( its a good speaker right? )
*www.logitech.com/assets/31227/4/surround-sound-speakers-z506.png


I have some doubt guys

I am not gonna overclock anytime soon so i didnt buy any Cpu Cooler... So my question is

1) If i am not gonna overclock then then default stock cooler which comes with the processor will be enough to cool the cpu rite?...

2) I searched for Numeric 800 VA UPS but didnt get it so bought
Numeric 600 VA.. So my question is there is no prob with 600 VA rite?.. Will it give at least 5 min backup for my system?..

3) I bought Logitech Z506 5.1 speaker.. Its a good speaker rite?.. I am seeing both good and bad reviews about this speaker ! So confused..

Thanks in advance..

Good stuff. Congratulations.

If no OC, the bundled HSF is fine.

Cool stuffs, bad pics....

Where are the pics of your own stuffs ???

@ asingh Thanks man
@ d3p5kor Thanks and Sorry abt the pic man.. Gonna assemble my rigs tomo and also dont have camera.. Will try to borrow from my friends and take some snaps and will post it soon!

i doubt the 600va ups
rest is perfect

^^ 600VA APC or numeric. he won't get anything over 2-3min backup

@OP, nice stuff. happy assembling.

I doubt even 2 mins, will be a max out with 600VA.

@ Piyush Thanks man
@ sam Yeah i know i couldn't find 800VA so i went with 600VA
@ d3p5kor I hope it comes atleast for a min for saving my works before it gets switched off!

Guys i have a great news.. Starting assembling my rig today morning around 9 and finished within 11 but cable management and OS and other software installation took some couple of hours... Nothing in the world gives you satisfaction than assembling your own PC! My System rocks!! \m/

nice work. if possible share some pics. specially the interior.

@ Sam Thanks man and i will surely share the pics when i take some snaps

Hi guys as i said i have assembled everything and system works like a charm.. So yesterday night i added the second harddisk ( 320 GB old one ).. So went in the BIOS and checked whether it is listed as secondary hard disk and it was so no probs..
But the prob was after adding the hard disk when i turned on the system it starts and automatically shutsdown after 5 seconds and starts again!.. I didnt have this prob when i was having only one HDD.. Pls help me out guys..

and also normally the cpu temp lies between 60 - 70 C .. Is this temp normal or is it overheating?...

Thanks in advance..

^^ verify the boot sequence...

What is the ambient temperature typically when you checked the temperatures ???

Actually i checked in EFI BIOS in Asus it showed 65 C but when i downloaded Real temp and checked it showed only 45 C and Also i installed Asus windows utility in that also it shows CPU temp as 45 C.. So confused..

@Viswanathan

Nice buy....but hey,post the pics of ur own parts...not those from the manufacturers'!!!

It wud also be nice if u posted the breakdown of pricing...

Viswanathan said:

Actually i checked in EFI BIOS in Asus it showed 65 C but when i downloaded Real temp and checked it showed only 45 C and Also i installed Asus windows utility in that also it shows CPU temp as 45 C.. So confused..

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just run Coretemp/CPUID HWMonitor & run a heavy app, like a game. this will give a clear idea if your system is overheating.

and post a screenshot of coretemp/HWmonitor here.

Do not read temperatures from BIOS.

Is your second HDD working now.?

@ mukherjee Thanks and here is the breakdown of pricing

Here is my config with prices:-




@ Sam I have attached the image of screen shot.. pls help me.. For full load i jus ran aoe for 5 mins and saw the Cpu temp peaking at 75 C!!!

Normal Cpu Temp



Normal_Cpu_temp.jpg: *www.imageupload.org/thumb/thumb_45816.jpg



Normal_Cpu_temp_AI_Suite_II.jpg: *www.imageupload.org/thumb/thumb_45819.jpg



Cpu on load ( I jus ran aoe for not even 5 mins! )



Cpu_on_load.jpg: *www.imageupload.org/thumb/thumb_45821.jpg



Cpu_on_load_AI_Suite_II.jpg: *www.imageupload.org/thumb/thumb_45822.jpg





@ asingh My second HDD is working fine but my system is kinda having a prob.. When i start my computer it starts and shuts down automatically after 5 seconds and then starts again.. Dont know y this is happening.. I also noticed that it happens when the red led light in motherboard comes to cpu led it shutsdown automatically and start again! I also tried removing the second HDD but the same prob exists and also checked in BIOS and verified the boot order and all.. pls help me out..

I am thinking of buying a cpu cooler.. i am not planning to overclock soon and my budget for cooler is 2k.. Pls suggest me some good coolers.. plss help me out guys..

Thanks in advance..

@viswanathan: are you from chennai? If so, I am aware that it is quite hot in chennai. around 42 outside. So i assume your room temps should be about 32 degrees c. But still i feel your cpu temps are on the higher side. even with the stock cooler sandy shouldn run so hot. Did you fix your stock cooler properly? Because id dont think age of empires stresses the cpu to full 100%.

I am from visakhapatnam which is also a coastal place and the climate is very much similar to chennai. I keep visiting chennai very often and I find that the climate of chennai and vizag is almost the same..

I am having a i7 2600k cpu with a cooler master hyper n620 cooler( around 2.9k). My room temp is also around 30-32 degrees now.My cpu idles at around 41-42 degrees. With AC on the temps reduce to 36 degrees idle. Even with prime95 running(which stresses the cpu to full 100%) my cpu peaked only at 68 degrees(without ac running) with the hyper n620. with gaming and heavy dx11 benchmark like unigine heaven and game like crysis 2(which is much more stressing than aoe) my cpu never crossed 58 degrees.

Dude I guess the random shut down is also because of this over heating. Dude either fix your cpu cooler properly or as you are asking i would suggest you some coolers for around 2k.
1. Cooler master hyper 212+ -2.2k
2. cooler master hyper n520 -2.5k
3. cooler master hyper n620 -2.9k


PLEASE POST YOUR COMPUTERS PICS...

Viswanathan said:

@ asingh My second HDD is working fine but my system is kinda having a prob.. When i start my computer it starts and shuts down automatically after 5 seconds and then starts again.. Dont know y this is happening.. I also noticed that it happens when the red led light in motherboard comes to cpu led it shutsdown automatically and start again! I also tried removing the second HDD but the same prob exists and also checked in BIOS and verified the boot order and all.. pls help me out..

I am thinking of buying a cpu cooler.. i am not planning to overclock soon and my budget for cooler is 2k.. Pls suggest me some good coolers.. plss help me out guys..

Thanks in advance..

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You motherboard is double posting. Just reset the CMOS once. Remove the PSU cable from the back, press the chassis power button 2-3 times. Remove the button cell for a minute and put it back. Fire it up.

Keep an eye out for these

One,, Two,, Three

@ msaiashwin Thanks and yeah i am from chennai .. Thanks for the cooler suggestions
@ asingh Thanks and sorry for asking more questions...

How to reset CMOS?.. You mean that coin like battery which is in the motherboard? do i have to remove that to clear CMOS or is there any setting in BIOS to clear CMOS??... Do i have to move the jumper pins???...

Thanks in advance..

@ mukherjee thanks a lot man..

Viswanathan said:

@ msaiashwin Thanks and yeah i am from chennai .. Thanks for the cooler suggestions
@ asingh Thanks and sorry for asking more questions...

How to reset CMOS?.. You mean that coin like battery which is in the motherboard? do i have to remove that to clear CMOS or is there any setting in BIOS to clear CMOS??... Do i have to move the jumper pins???...

Thanks in advance..

@ mukherjee thanks a lot man..

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U are welcome.
U can reset CMOS by shorting the CMOS CLEAR jumper(refer to ur mobo manual for this)....

My Mobo manual says something about Clear RTC RAM ( 3-pin CLRTC ) and in order to clear that i gotto move the jumper cap from 1-2 to pins 2-3 and then after 10 seconds move that again to 1-2.. is this how i clear CMOS?...

SO

1) i turn off the comp and unplug the power cord
2) move the jumper cap and after 10 sec move it back again
3) remove the battery and press the chassis power button 2-3 times and after 1 min place it again
4) then put back the power cord and turn on the comp again..

Is the above procedure correct?...

Thanks in advance..

Viswanathan said:

My Mobo manual says something about Clear RTC RAM ( 3-pin CLRTC ) and in order to clear that i gotto move the jumper cap from 1-2 to pins 2-3 and then after 10 seconds move that again to 1-2.. is this how i clear CMOS?...

SO

1) i turn off the comp and unplug the power cord
2) move the jumper cap and after 10 sec move it back again
3) remove the battery and press the chassis power button 2-3 times and after 1 min place it again
4) then put back the power cord and turn on the comp again..

Is the above procedure correct?...

Thanks in advance..

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Lets restructure the above steps...1>3>2>4.....

Thats how to do it...

@ asingh and mukherjee Thanks a lot guys.. Thank u very much... It solved my prob guys.

wat i did was

1) Restarted the system and selected the default settings in bios
2) turned off the system and unplugged the power cord
3) Pressed the power button in chassis 2-3 times
4) removed the battery and waited for 5 mins
5) put the battery in and plugged in the power cord
6) Turned on the system and Voila! No more double booting prob
7) Actually changed a setting in BIOS as per the instruction in hard forum to avoid double splashing screen of BIOS which mukherjee posted.. Actually i didnt move the jumper cap at all and i am glad it worked without moving it! Thank you so much man..

Thank you sooooooo much guys... I was really worried.. Thank you sooo much for helping me out

I am planning to buy a cpu cooler for my system and my budget is 2k - 2.5k .. Pls suggest me some good coolers for cpu..

Thanks in advance..