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by pixelfairy
Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Heavy Multi-tasking very very quiet build advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4029

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by pixelfairy
Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:17 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: phenom2 24c idle. could that be right?
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

Rebellious wrote:That sounds about right, my Phenom II idles at 22-24C.

This must be the new K10 driver for lm-sensors, how did you install it?
from source.

how do you know your cpu temp without it?
by pixelfairy
Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Seeking advice on Desktop vs Laptop
Replies: 13
Views: 6801

just cause your a cs / ee major, avoid atoms and similar processors, they take forever to compile. for example, the linux kernel netbook almost a day (didnt time it) laptop 2 hours desktop 16 minutes but if you are stuck with one, or for large compiles in general, distcc off your schools servers :wi...
by pixelfairy
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Seeking advice on Desktop vs Laptop
Replies: 13
Views: 6801

unless you really need the 1gig graphics card youll be better off with a dell precision mobile M2400. lugging around that extra pound and the bulk will get tiresome quickly. get the higher res display. it makes a big difference. if you dont care for heavy 3d, lenovos T and X series are really nice. ...
by pixelfairy
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: phenom2 24c idle. could that be right?
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

from the k10temp patch + Tctl is the processor temperatur control value, used by the platform to + control cooling systems. Tctl is a non-physical temperature on an arbitrary + scale measured in degrees. It does _not_ represent an actual physical + temperature like die or case temperature. Instead, ...
by pixelfairy
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: phenom2 24c idle. could that be right?
Replies: 8
Views: 4010

phenom2 24c idle. could that be right?

running ubuntu 9.10 and using the not yet included k10temp module. It says my cpu is 24c idle. could that be right? theres a chance this mod is broken, or just needs a multiplier or offset applied msi 790fx-gd70 65 watt 2.6ghz phenom2 tx-3 paste tniq propeller raven2 (bottom fans set to low) lcd on ...
by pixelfairy
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: SPCR Announcements
Topic: ATTN US Readers: Support SPCR with your purchases.
Replies: 9
Views: 36680

So how you do you shop at newegg etc and make sure spcr gets the credit for it?
by pixelfairy
Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: SPCR Announcements
Topic: New server & web host: Our own this time.
Replies: 21
Views: 63136

smilingcrow wrote:I’m wondering what places the highest demand on your Server, the main site or running the Forums? I get the impression that running a forum can be surprisingly hardware intensive.
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by pixelfairy
Sun Dec 13, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Raven Two
Replies: 31
Views: 27906

heatsink clearance?

How much room is there for a cpu cooler? Im looking for something silent with enough clearance for all the ram slots on an AM3 790fx board.
by pixelfairy
Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: virtual playground
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

For the multiple graphics cards im going with seasonic. Also picked amd. The 3.4ghz black edition is the same price as the 65 watt locked one, so im just going to get that and underclock it. Changed motherboard to msi 790fx-gd70. The only thing left is finding a silent way to cool the cpu without bl...
by pixelfairy
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: virtual playground
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

If intel id rather have the i7-920, more ram and memory bandwidth.

was thinking about an ataoe san for storage. maybe vblade or qaoed to a comp in another room. anyone here try that?
by pixelfairy
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: virtual playground
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

Still undecided about the proc, with intel you get an iommu. with amd, nested hardware virtualization (the guest machines have access to virtualization hardware for thier own guest machines) There are rumored rd880 and rd890 chipsets for amd which will have iommu support, but the only things on thei...
by pixelfairy
Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: virtual playground
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

virtual playground

Hi, Im finally making a machine after weeks of lurking. It will mostly compile, run virtual machines, play with opencl (gpu programming), and occasionally blender. Want this to last, cause dont like shopping or building pcs. Still deciding between intel and amd. It will run 24/7 occasionally high lo...