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Re: My PC build is finished.

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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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20 Jan 2013 11:20 PM
Since my ASRock Z77 Pro4 was DOA I got an MSI Z77A-G41 instead for $40 (Sweet deal.).

Specs are:
CPU: Intel i5 3570K
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport
HDD: 1TB
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6770 1GB
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 600W
Case: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition
Keyboard: Microsoft X4 Sidewinder
Mouse: Logitech G500
Monitor: 20" 1600x900, soon mounting my 22" 1920x1080 Acer

Anyway, when I started the system up all of my fans spun at max speed. I know this is to prevent overheating upon startup but I want to know if it is completely safe to leave it on while the POST goes on.

If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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RST88 is not online. RST88
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20 Jan 2013 11:29 PM
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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20 Jan 2013 11:36 PM
*has had the 6770 for at least 8 months and hasn't failed both card- and driver-wise*

gg
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faker247 is not online. faker247
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20 Jan 2013 11:53 PM
"gentoo"

it begins
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Samastrike is not online. Samastrike
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21 Jan 2013 02:13 AM
Not entirely sure what you're asking there but it will take more than a few seconds for your pc to overheat from startup. You won't even need max fanspeed under load to keep yours within a decent temperature so don't worry about it.
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TheRealCommander is not online. TheRealCommander
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21 Jan 2013 07:47 AM
The fans are all on max speed because the default BIOS setting for fans is full on, its safe to take them almost to halt while idle.
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 11:17 AM
Bump, I went ahead and turned my system on. It's been POSTing for over a minute now.

I'll do a clean install of Win7 today as well.

Also, my CPU cooler is a Xigmatek SD963 Loki 92mm with some Arctic Silver 5 applied to the CPU.
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 11:20 AM
I haven't gotten any error beeps yet/at all either.

Just waiting for the POST to finish.
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TheRealCommander is not online. TheRealCommander
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21 Jan 2013 11:31 AM
Uhh...

POSTing should take a few seconds, what exactly is it doing?
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 11:39 AM
Basically I let it run, but there was no display on my monitor.

I assume that's the problem. The monitor is on as well so I'm sure.
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TheRealCommander is not online. TheRealCommander
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21 Jan 2013 11:53 AM
Well that is definitely a sign of a problem.

Check if your RAM is correctly emplaced, your GFX card is seated properly and mobo, CPU and GFX card have power cables attached.

You did use standoffs right?
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 12:00 PM
CPU and GPU cables are snug, as well as the RAM sticks. I didn't get any caution beeps upon starting up as I said, so GPU and RAM should be just fine.

And yes, I've always had my standoffs attached.

Should I connect my DVI cable to another port on the GPU. There are two DVI, a DisplayPort, and HDMI, the last two I can't use with my monitor.
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TheRealCommander is not online. TheRealCommander
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21 Jan 2013 12:05 PM
Using another port might work
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 12:15 PM
Tried the second DVI; no avail.

I'm gonna pull out my other monitor (22" 1920x1080) and see if I can get a display on it.
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kiwifun1 is not online. kiwifun1
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21 Jan 2013 12:24 PM
my laptops Specs are:
CPU: Intel i7 3610qm
RAM: 16gb
HDD: 750 gb hdd and 2 128 gb ssd in raid 0
GPU: geforce gtx 680m 4gb
PSU: laptop battery
Case: msi gt70 laptop body
Keyboard: built in steel series keyboard
Mouse: wireless esports gaming mouse
Monitor:17.3 inch laptop
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 12:25 PM
No display on the other monitor either.
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purepker219 is not online. purepker219
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21 Jan 2013 12:28 PM
Oh dayum

Dayum

DAAAYUUUUUUUUUUUUUM
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meldo is not online. meldo
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21 Jan 2013 12:44 PM
600W seems a bit overkill. I only need around 485W (iirc) for my i3-2100 + 6870.

Also the 6770 seems a bit underkill for your processor, but I suppose that's forgivable since you've had it longer than the build.

Only other criticism is the keyboard. Sidewinders are hella' expensive for a membrane/rubber dome keyboard. May I ask how well it performs compared to a standard $10 keyboard? (if you have one on hand, that is)

Nice build all around though.
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 12:51 PM
I got the 600W from Best Buy when I didn't have much knowledge on builds.

As for the 6770, I plan on upgrading to a 7850 when I have the money.

I guess you can say I got the Sidewinder because I was tired of my OEM keyboards that collect sweat and gunk like a sponge. I don't regret buying it, it's a nice KB.
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 02:34 PM
Bump, I still can't get a display on startup.
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meldo is not online. meldo
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21 Jan 2013 02:35 PM
Try removing the GPU and using the motherboard's graphics. Your GPU may have went kaput.
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furyking4 is not online. furyking4
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21 Jan 2013 02:42 PM
Since we're on this topic can someone help me out real quick with a hard drive issue?

Replaced my hard drive but had no internet because I didn't have a driver installed. Switched computers and downloaded Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility driver for my motherboard model onto a flashdrive and installed it into my computer with the new hard drive.

didn't work. need help
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furyking4 is not online. furyking4
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21 Jan 2013 02:48 PM
that feel when no one anywhere replies when you need help
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BoostPowah is not online. BoostPowah
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21 Jan 2013 02:53 PM
@ meldo

I'll try that out. Just in case I'm going to dust and re-thermal my GPU; it's way overdue.
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RichieRich is not online. RichieRich
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21 Jan 2013 03:19 PM
When I build a PC, I'm going to go for a Bitfenix Prodigy case.
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