The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[Lutfij]

Stockg1 - maybe check this link out for Z97 news;
http://www.scoop.it/search?q=Z97&type=post&page=1&limit=24

Personally, I'm eyeing for the EVGA Z97 stinger. Seems they did a good thing getting rid of the bluetooth from the previous Z87 stinger.

 

[RussK1]

So is anyone looking at Z97 boards? Looks like with the addition of M.2 support a lot of manufacturers are including a slot on the board instead of an mSATA slot. Which is kind of a bummer because I have an mSATA SSD already.

I've seen some great previews from MSI, ASUS, and Gigabyte. Haven't seen ASRock's new line-up yet but Newegg has allowed pre-order of some boards that will ship on the 11th. So looks like that's release day.

I'm assuming this is for the new haswell series??? Or something else, I have only been looking at z87 boards lately.

Yes and Broadwell... I'd recommend waiting and see how they roll out and the bugs that present themselves. As far as Broadwell, it's still a ways off but again I wouldn't adopt early. A node shrink and more transistors so I'm curious how they are going to cool the chips being that both Ivy and Haswell have heating issues...

 

[Onus]

I don't see a significant, "more powerful," upgrade in my foreseeable future; not until my PC(s) begin to struggle on anything I run.

 

[Mirakledba]

Corsair Link is really pissing me off. No matter what color I choose, it turns into a lighter shade after boot....Gosh darn. Plus, I can change the color unless I un install and re install :/

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Corsair Link is really pissing me off. No matter what color I choose, it turns into a lighter shade after boot....Gosh darn. Plus, I can change the color unless I un install and re install :/

Change it into a darker shade... Or delete ALL registry traces and reinstall.

 

[stickg1]

Just turn the LED off if it bothers you, lol.

 

[Lutfij]

^ I'd have done the same or jerry-rigged it to accept an LED of choice.

 

[Mirakledba]

I like the LED, but you see...I cant turn it off...the sliders wont allow me to do anything...useless color sliders. But that doesnt matter since I wont be using this PC for a few months sadly 🙁 Tomorrow I am removing the GPU and keeping the box on my bed or something, As for the PC, is it safe to re pack it all in the AIR 540 box with all original packing and put the Box in my room with the AC on? (ac has to be on for other reasons) but do I just leave the PC out or pack it? As for the HDD, still didnt think of anything for that....ergh, Ill have to call and ask my brother.

 

[Daniel Sudakov]

I don't know if this is normal, but my computer started acting strange when I turn it off. I was playing COD ghosts, and windows 8.1 crashed. So I decided to restart the computer, and it forced me to update something. After leaving to do some things, the update still hasn't finished (I have pretty fast internet + wired, so I don't know why it didn't finish downloading it) So I pressed the restart button on my PC and it loaded fine. After using a computer, I decided to head off to sleep, and I shut it down from windows, and then the screen goes black (Like every shut down) but my computer was still running. (CPU, GPU, SSD, HDD, fans, and power supply) I left it there for 20 mins, then come back, and it's still on, but screen is black. So i just forced it off with the shut off button.

Honestly, I have never had this problem with Win7, this is my first time with 8.1 having this problem. Is this a bug with Win8.1? Or......something else.....

 

[Mirakledba]

Its because you play COD ghosts. Just kidding 😛 Seems to be a graphics card issue or PC issue. Cant be Win 8.1 because I have windows 8.1 and the only time it crashes is with an unstable OC. How long have you had 8.1? Not fair to blame it on 8.1 instantly. Download WHOCRASHED. RussK1 told me about it and its useful. press on analyse and then DUMP FILES. The one on the top is the latest crash. Search up the bug check code you got and read the name of it. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh994433(v=vs.85).aspx(fixed your link, nukemaster) use this list if you have too. Tell me what bugCheck code urs is.


On a side note - my H100i rad is getting dusty (not from the top, but from where the part the fans are attached too) How do I clean this...

 

[stickg1]

I clean dust in my PC with compressed air. You can buy it in a can but I have a compressor I keep at the house for such tasks.

 

[Onus]

My X140E laptop quit turning on this Friday. The power LED comes on, and I can hear the drive spinning up, but it doesn't seek, and the screen stays dark. Fortunately, Lenovo warranty service seems to be pretty responsive; I called yesterday, and there should be a return box for the laptop at home today...

 

[Mirakledba]

Onus - good for you! My Lenovo laptop does the same...screens backlight goes on but cant see anything unless I plug it into a monitor.

 

[Mirakledba]

Stick G1 - I would love to get some compressed air if it didnt cost over $10 for a small one! UAE is pricey AF. Sorry for saying that, but true.

 

[Daniel Sudakov]

Its because you play COD ghosts. Just kidding 😛 Seems to be a graphics card issue or PC issue. Cant be Win 8.1 because I have windows 8.1 and the only time it crashes is with an unstable OC. How long have you had 8.1? Not fair to blame it on 8.1 instantly. Download WHOCRASHED. RussK1 told me about it and its useful. press on analyse and then DUMP FILES. The one on the top is the latest crash. Search up the bug check code you got and read the name of it. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh994433(v=vs.85).aspx(fixed your link, nukemaster) use this list if you have too. Tell me what bugCheck code urs is.


On a side note - my H100i rad is getting dusty (not from the top, but from where the part the fans are attached too) How do I clean this...

I don't think it was the hardwares fault. As I finished a game, I did Alt-tab to chrome, and boom, crashed. The only thing I was seeing was the colour of my windows 8.1 theme. I only had it since April, but I'll check that out. Thanks I have a feeling the OS either broke or got corrupted (Yay for reinstalling)

 

[Mirakledba]

Lol. Well, tell us what that bug code you got was. The should helps a lot. Have you OCd? If yes, SURE its stable?

 

[Onus]

The backlight on my laptop did not come on. I attached another monitor, and it didn't get a signal either.
"It's dead, Jim."

I think I paid $7.95 for a can of compressed air myself this weekend. They used to be $4, or $3...
...and people still refuse to see what's coming...

 

[Daniel Sudakov]

Lol. Well, tell us what that bug code you got was. The should helps a lot. Have you OCd? If yes, SURE its stable?

Nope, still in its 3.4ghz. I tried 4.4ghz before, and it was stable. And put it on 100% load to test it, and it went fine. When I get home from work, i'll see what code I'll get.

 

[Mirakledba]

Lol I mean I would buy one but as of now I dont have money 😛 I got the "Its dead, Jim" Think today when youtube crashed...lol. 8 dollars for a can is better than 10 for a tiny one. I think it was a bit more than 10, not sure.

 

[Mirakledba]

Sounds like a plan, Dan.

 

[mathieub]

We sell 10oz cans for around 4 Bucks.

 

[Mirakledba]

Looks like im moving to Canada 😛 Did you make it into the marines or whatever it was? If you dont mind I ask 😛 Just wanted to know as you told us before.

 

[mathieub]

Looks like im moving to Canada 😛 Did you make it into the marines or whatever it was? If you dont mind I ask 😛 Just wanted to know as you told us before.

Passed my Medicals and interview. Selections are May 26th so well find out if I'm in right away in a couple weeks.

 

[Mirakledba]

Best of luck. Sooo.....send me a free can of compressed air 😀? All you have to do is ship the whole thing across the world which would cost you a crap load 😛

If it isnt clear - Im joking ;D

 

[mathieub]

Best of luck. Sooo.....send me a free can of compressed air 😀? All you have to do is ship the whole thing across the world which would cost you a crap load 😛

If it isnt clear - Im joking ;D

Yeah about that lol 😛