Hello Friendly People

username1234 · 04-21-2007, 07:19 PM

I just have two quick questions
I just bought a mobo
whihc is the MSI P6N-SLI-FI
i wanna know somehting
Thew power to the CPU, the 4pin plug, do i need the dual one, whihc owuld be 4pin x 2..i thought i was getting aPSU that was SLI compatiable, which it was, but it did not have dual CPU power cables , is it nessaxcasry, and whats the reason,or improvement using this?
Also i got 2 HDD coming , how do i get Raid to work?

also
Can i get some advice, or a how to OC that mobo said above, also, can i over clock my ram, i wanna just do this min.
but iam not sure i know its threw bios, but i am not sure
thanksa guys for your precious time

dai · 04-21-2007, 11:59 PM

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psucon...onnectors.html

username1234 · 04-22-2007, 12:55 AM

hey thanks i see
now i just spent 100 dollars on a pSu
and now it says there is power adapeters for psu

is there one for a molex to EPS12V
because i got one 4 pin +12 volt power cable
and the motherboard gots room for a 8 pin EPS +12 volt cable, is there something to add an extra 4 to the 4pin 12 volt and make it a EPS?
or do i gotta send this psu back and get the other one i just found?\

Is there a site like that for overclockin?
thanks

**linderman** · 04-22-2007, 06:56 AM

first off, tell us what power supply you bought / name & model

I would suggest getting a PSU that has the eight pin EPS connector, seeing as how this is a new build and new PSU, I would return the PSU for a correct version needed, its wayyyyyyyyyy to early in the life of your new rig to be playing with adapters!

if you list your whole system we can give you suggestions for high quality units that meet your rig's needs.

thats my two cents

if you google search, there are hordes of dedicated overclocking sites; you should learn the basics first though or they will not have much patience for you, there is plenty you must understand first

google for "overclocking guides" then read several of them

username1234 · 04-22-2007, 09:49 AM

Okay my ssystem as follows

Mainboard :
MSI p6n-sli-fi

Memory:
Kingston HyperX 2x1 gb 240pin ddr2

Processor:
Pentium D - 925 3.0 GHZ

Graphics Card:
GeForce 7900GS 256mb/256bit
One DVD drive , one hard drive

Iam using this powersupply
after i bought a 430 w
PSU and thought iamneed a better one went out and got
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817190007

now iam thinking iam going to need this one
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817159056

thanks for the tips for OC

Iam not a totall noob pc user, i guess ill figure it out

**linderman** · 04-22-2007, 02:41 PM

I am happy to see you are not expecting to pay $60.00 for a PSU that will run your system WELL

look for the Antec Trio Rail SP-3 650 watt PSU they are selling for around $110.00 mark

the Antec trio is FAR better than that Coolmax and a few bucks cheaper

the antec is rated to run at 50C operating environment and is 85% efficient

the coolmax doesnt state its temp rating and no efficiency rating these are signs of poor build

then compare the customer reviews between the two units, wont take you much looking to get you into a better unit!

enjoy, that antec is awesome quiet too and I know it has your needed 8pin eps connector!

http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/t.../trio650w.html

http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/t.../trio650w.html

username1234 · 04-22-2007, 05:40 PM

thanks for the input, iam sure it aint cheaper, but ill still invest in it,

I already cut the serial number off the box for the XION PSU, so the warranty is void , you think that PSU (XION 600w) would run my system for a week or two till i get cash flow for the new PSU??

**linderman** · 04-22-2007, 06:00 PM

most likely yes, the ultimate duration is the only thing in question

good luck

username1234 · 04-23-2007, 07:02 AM

hope so myself, should be fine

i check and see if the wires get hot, which they dont so ill have to say its powering it just fine, but i wanna get the 8pin asap
thanks

also , raid is just easily enabled in BIOS? or is there more to it. When i get my new harddrives i wanted to use them like that,

dai · 04-23-2007, 10:01 AM

usually there is a whole section in the back of the m/b manual giving explicit instructions on how to set up the different varieties of raid

Falconoffury · 04-23-2007, 12:41 PM

As a brand, I believe CoolMAX to be a good one for power supplies. I use one, and have no problems. Most of their units have active PFC and overvoltage protection, such as the one mentioned here.

04-21-2007, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
username1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 OS: MSXP	Hello Friendly People I just have two quick questions I just bought a mobo whihc is the MSI P6N-SLI-FI i wanna know somehting Thew power to the CPU, the 4pin plug, do i need the dual one, whihc owuld be 4pin x 2..i thought i was getting aPSU that was SLI compatiable, which it was, but it did not have dual CPU power cables , is it nessaxcasry, and whats the reason,or improvement using this? Also i got 2 HDD coming , how do i get Raid to work? also Can i get some advice, or a how to OC that mobo said above, also, can i over clock my ram, i wanna just do this min. but iam not sure i know its threw bios, but i am not sure thanksa guys for your precious time

04-21-2007, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Hello Friendly People http://www.playtool.com/pages/psucon...onnectors.html __________________

04-22-2007, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
username1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 OS: MSXP	Re: Hello Friendly People hey thanks i see now i just spent 100 dollars on a pSu and now it says there is power adapeters for psu is there one for a molex to EPS12V because i got one 4 pin +12 volt power cable and the motherboard gots room for a 8 pin EPS +12 volt cable, is there something to add an extra 4 to the 4pin 12 volt and make it a EPS? or do i gotta send this psu back and get the other one i just found?\ Is there a site like that for overclockin? thanks

04-22-2007, 06:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Hello Friendly People first off, tell us what power supply you bought / name & model I would suggest getting a PSU that has the eight pin EPS connector, seeing as how this is a new build and new PSU, I would return the PSU for a correct version needed, its wayyyyyyyyyy to early in the life of your new rig to be playing with adapters! if you list your whole system we can give you suggestions for high quality units that meet your rig's needs. thats my two cents if you google search, there are hordes of dedicated overclocking sites; you should learn the basics first though or they will not have much patience for you, there is plenty you must understand first google for "overclocking guides" then read several of them __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

04-22-2007, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
username1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 OS: MSXP	Re: Hello Friendly People Okay my ssystem as follows Mainboard : MSI p6n-sli-fi Memory: Kingston HyperX 2x1 gb 240pin ddr2 Processor: Pentium D - 925 3.0 GHZ Graphics Card: GeForce 7900GS 256mb/256bit One DVD drive , one hard drive Iam using this powersupply after i bought a 430 w PSU and thought iamneed a better one went out and got http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817190007 now iam thinking iam going to need this one http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817159056 thanks for the tips for OC Iam not a totall noob pc user, i guess ill figure it out

04-22-2007, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Hello Friendly People I am happy to see you are not expecting to pay $60.00 for a PSU that will run your system WELL look for the Antec Trio Rail SP-3 650 watt PSU they are selling for around $110.00 mark the Antec trio is FAR better than that Coolmax and a few bucks cheaper the antec is rated to run at 50C operating environment and is 85% efficient the coolmax doesnt state its temp rating and no efficiency rating these are signs of poor build then compare the customer reviews between the two units, wont take you much looking to get you into a better unit! enjoy, that antec is awesome quiet too and I know it has your needed 8pin eps connector! http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/t.../trio650w.html http://www.techaddicts.net/reviews/t.../trio650w.html __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 04-22-2007 at 02:51 PM.

04-22-2007, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
username1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 OS: MSXP	Re: Hello Friendly People thanks for the input, iam sure it aint cheaper, but ill still invest in it, I already cut the serial number off the box for the XION PSU, so the warranty is void , you think that PSU (XION 600w) would run my system for a week or two till i get cash flow for the new PSU??

04-22-2007, 06:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Hello Friendly People most likely yes, the ultimate duration is the only thing in question good luck __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

04-23-2007, 07:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
username1234 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 OS: MSXP	Re: Hello Friendly People hope so myself, should be fine i check and see if the wires get hot, which they dont so ill have to say its powering it just fine, but i wanna get the 8pin asap thanks also , raid is just easily enabled in BIOS? or is there more to it. When i get my new harddrives i wanted to use them like that,

04-23-2007, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Hello Friendly People usually there is a whole section in the back of the m/b manual giving explicit instructions on how to set up the different varieties of raid __________________

04-23-2007, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Falconoffury Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 190 OS: XP Professional sp2 My System	Re: Hello Friendly People As a brand, I believe CoolMAX to be a good one for power supplies. I use one, and have no problems. Most of their units have active PFC and overvoltage protection, such as the one mentioned here.