Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. - Page 2

7toy9 · 10-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks -

Unfortunately I have battled with Dell and lost. I can't return the power supply. So now I have two 1KW PS's and dont know if they work with my motherboard.

As I want to start the build process as soon as I get home from work, is there something at best buy I can pick up that would work (or somewhere else in manhattan!)

For what its worth, below is what XFX techsupport recommended-
XFX Tech: If you have 2 8800GTX units, then you will need something closer to 700watts, look for one with 4 6 pin pci-e connectors and you should be good. - Erik

**wrench97** · 10-30-2009, 12:25 PM

The Dell supplies won't work because thye don't have a 8 pin CPU power plug Dell splits the power up across more pins allowing them to use more lower amp rated rails.

For 2 8800GTX 700w isn't going cut it, at least 850 if not a 1k(Even Dell got that part right).

Here are the 2 I would look for Best Buy won't have them> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139013

Well I take that back, looks like they have the 850 at 2 NY locations > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=155570

7toy9 · 10-30-2009, 12:38 PM

This is great Wrench. Thanks alot. I like to error on the side of caution - so would I be better off using this 1000w power supply?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/BFG+-+10...=1218099648969

ewarrior38 · 10-30-2009, 01:12 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+...&skuId=9358287

Thats a much better option for a power supply, and fifty dollars cheaper too!

**wrench97** · 10-30-2009, 01:17 PM

No BFG is not a great supply I haven't seen anything on that model but the lower wattage models haven't tested well That unit is also made by Enhance and rebadged to BFG, if it follows course it will shut down prematurely at 44c when fully loaded.

It also has 4 12v rails as opposed to the Corsair single 12v rail which will give you more usable power because you don't have to worry about how the rails are balanced(what is plugged into what rail).

If they have the corsair 1000HX it is a dual rail design but I'm pretty sure BBY doesn't stock it.

Gryffs · 10-31-2009, 05:11 AM

7toy9 - Good luck with your rebuild. I had a great experience with rebuilding my system. The only things I kept from the Dell 710 was the processor, video card, and DVD drive. I couldn't even keep the sd card reader thanks to special dell connections.
Everyone here on the Tech Support Forums helped tremendously! I'll build all my systems from here on out.

7toy9 · 10-31-2009, 10:07 AM

Gryffs - thats great to hear. Glad your build went well.

I want to express my appreciation to the forums. All of your advice and guidance was so helpful. Over the last 6+ hours I tore down my old system and rebuilt my new computer. Keep in mind, the most advanced hardware work I had done before last night was upgrading my memory from 2GB to 4GB! It was a rewarding feeling to turn on the computer for the first time and not only get right to the bios, but load windows up seamlessly. So far, fingers crossed, I haven't had any hiccups, restarts, freezes or issues.

Now that my machine is up and running, I have a few questions:

1) What is the best way to stability test the computer?

2) My QX6700 stock speed is 2.66ghz and was overclocked by Dell to 3.2ghz. For some reason the system is reading the processor speed as 2.13ghz. Before I start playing with the multipliers, I wanted to get yall's opinion.

**wrench97** · 10-31-2009, 01:54 PM

If EIST(Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology) is enabled in the Bios disable it.
Speed step slows the system to save power and reduce heat when it's not under a load good for laptops not really needed on desktops.

Check the CPU and system(Motherboard) Temps with a program like SensorView Pro> http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33 first, then post in the overclocking section of the forum, I'm not familiar enough with the XFX board/bios to walk you through it.

10-30-2009, 11:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
7toy9 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 OS: vista 64	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. Thanks - Unfortunately I have battled with Dell and lost. I can't return the power supply. So now I have two 1KW PS's and dont know if they work with my motherboard. As I want to start the build process as soon as I get home from work, is there something at best buy I can pick up that would work (or somewhere else in manhattan!) For what its worth, below is what XFX techsupport recommended- XFX Tech: If you have 2 8800GTX units, then you will need something closer to 700watts, look for one with 4 6 pin pci-e connectors and you should be good. - Erik Last edited by 7toy9; 10-30-2009 at 11:45 AM.

10-30-2009, 12:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,544 OS: Win7	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. The Dell supplies won't work because thye don't have a 8 pin CPU power plug Dell splits the power up across more pins allowing them to use more lower amp rated rails. For 2 8800GTX 700w isn't going cut it, at least 850 if not a 1k(Even Dell got that part right). Here are the 2 I would look for Best Buy won't have them> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139013 Well I take that back, looks like they have the 850 at 2 NY locations > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=155570 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-30-2009, 12:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
7toy9 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 OS: vista 64	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. This is great Wrench. Thanks alot. I like to error on the side of caution - so would I be better off using this 1000w power supply? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/BFG+-+10...=1218099648969

10-30-2009, 01:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
ewarrior38 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+...&skuId=9358287 Thats a much better option for a power supply, and fifty dollars cheaper too!

10-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,544 OS: Win7	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. No BFG is not a great supply I haven't seen anything on that model but the lower wattage models haven't tested well That unit is also made by Enhance and rebadged to BFG, if it follows course it will shut down prematurely at 44c when fully loaded. It also has 4 12v rails as opposed to the Corsair single 12v rail which will give you more usable power because you don't have to worry about how the rails are balanced(what is plugged into what rail). If they have the corsair 1000HX it is a dual rail design but I'm pretty sure BBY doesn't stock it. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-31-2009, 05:11 AM	#26 (permalink)
Gryffs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 20 OS: Vista64	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. 7toy9 - Good luck with your rebuild. I had a great experience with rebuilding my system. The only things I kept from the Dell 710 was the processor, video card, and DVD drive. I couldn't even keep the sd card reader thanks to special dell connections. Everyone here on the Tech Support Forums helped tremendously! I'll build all my systems from here on out.

10-31-2009, 10:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
7toy9 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 OS: vista 64	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. Gryffs - thats great to hear. Glad your build went well. I want to express my appreciation to the forums. All of your advice and guidance was so helpful. Over the last 6+ hours I tore down my old system and rebuilt my new computer. Keep in mind, the most advanced hardware work I had done before last night was upgrading my memory from 2GB to 4GB! It was a rewarding feeling to turn on the computer for the first time and not only get right to the bios, but load windows up seamlessly. So far, fingers crossed, I haven't had any hiccups, restarts, freezes or issues. Now that my machine is up and running, I have a few questions: 1) What is the best way to stability test the computer? 2) My QX6700 stock speed is 2.66ghz and was overclocked by Dell to 3.2ghz. For some reason the system is reading the processor speed as 2.13ghz. Before I start playing with the multipliers, I wanted to get yall's opinion.

10-31-2009, 01:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,544 OS: Win7	Re: Crashed Dell, Cannibalizing for "new" build. If EIST(Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology) is enabled in the Bios disable it. Speed step slows the system to save power and reduce heat when it's not under a load good for laptops not really needed on desktops. Check the CPU and system(Motherboard) Temps with a program like SensorView Pro> http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33 first, then post in the overclocking section of the forum, I'm not familiar enough with the XFX board/bios to walk you through it. __________________ Power Supply and Selection