Mark Hensler — Sun, 16 Sep 2001 08:16:24 +0000

I am using an ASUS motherboard with an Intel 1.4GHz. My ASUS motherboard came with a utility to monitor (PC Probe) all kinds of stuff..

Right now (after being on but idle for half a day) the CPU is at 41C/105F. The Maximum CPU Temperature Threshold is set at 100C/212F. When the temp gets to the threshold, the mother is suppose to do something (shutdown the PC, I think). The utility also has 'Smart Fan Control', where it will adjust the fans speed based on the CPU temperature.

Current Monitor Summary:

<del>Monitor Items</del>           <del>Value</del>              <del>Status</del>
CPU Temperature      41C/105F                  OK
MB Temperature       41C/105F                  OK
CPU Fan                  4326                  OK
Power Fan                   0     Monitor Paused!
Chassis Fan                 0     Monitor Paused!
+12V                    12.22                  OK
-12V                  -11.816                  OK
+5V                     5.107                  OK
+3.3V                   3.264                  OK
VCore                   1.664                  OK

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Fan values are in RPM, my power supply doesn't have the ability to monitor the fan speed, and I dont have a chassis fan.

nike_guy_man — Sun, 16 Sep 2001 02:20:01 +0000

Just remembering something:
On the first boot, I was checking the "PC health status" and my CPU temp was over 200F. I shut down immediately and let it sit for a while, then checked my fan connectors, and put the fan back on.
The next boot it sat at 105F, then rose to 110, and was stable there.
After installing windows and RH 7.1, it is at 114F. Is this a good temperature?
Currently, i'm running at 1.05 GHZ with a heatsink/fan built for up to 1.2 GHZ. Should I risk pushing it?
Thanks for all your help during my building and installations!

nike_guy_man — Sun, 16 Sep 2001 01:57:12 +0000

Yes!
Finally, with the new MSI board and Duron 1 GHZ processor, it works. It finally works.
I installed Windows ME, but I forgot to partition it so I could install RH 7.1 next.
Partioned, installed ME, installed the Works Suite 2001, rebooted, and Linux is loading now.
On my old comp, it took 1 1/2 hours to do a minimal install... this one is 80% finished after 5 minutes!
I'll be back if I have any problems!

mairving — Sat, 15 Sep 2001 22:22:08 +0000

Just goop it up pretty good on the processor before you mount the fan/heat sink.

nike_guy_man — Sat, 15 Sep 2001 17:44:29 +0000

Ok...
New MSI K7T TURBO Limited MB with new AMD 1.0 GHZ processor.
Before I install it, should I put the silicone heat-sink compound on the CPU?
Directly on the CPU then stick the heat sink on?

mairving — Tue, 11 Sep 2001 00:04:48 +0000

Just punch out the metal plate.

Most OEM chips don't come with a fan. Only the retail versions come with a fan. The stock fans are pretty wimpy anyway. Get an orb fan. They are pretty good for the money.

nike_guy_man — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:38:14 +0000

Quote:
Of course, don't forget that the fan does not ship with it.

What do you mean?
Why doesn't the fan ship with it?
There are extra bays, but they have a metal covering on them, in addition to the front covering. How do I remove this?

mairving — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:32:16 +0000

Quote: Originally posted by nike_guy_man
Ok...
I've been talking with Keegan on ICQ, and he suggested the MSI k7t turbo limited motherboard.
On Mwave, I priced out that motherboard witha 1.1 GHZ AMD T-Bird to be $204 with a cooling fan.
Can anyone find a better price than that?

Is that price with shipping? Newegg has that board with a 1.4Ghz processor for $207. Shipping is $15. Of course, don't forget that the fan does not ship with it.

Quote:

Also, I want to add a DVD-R. How do I install that in the bays? They wont go straight in. I have a CD-ROM also, but I want a DVD-R to add to it.
Thanks!

What do you mean it won't go straight in? If your case has a extra bay (most ship with 2), then you can knockout the front and install it there.

nike_guy_man — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 18:32:29 +0000

Ok...
I've been talking with Keegan on ICQ, and he suggested the MSI k7t turbo limited motherboard.
On Mwave, I priced out that motherboard witha 1.1 GHZ AMD T-Bird to be $204 with a cooling fan.
Can anyone find a better price than that?

Also, I want to add a DVD-R. How do I install that in the bays? They wont go straight in. I have a CD-ROM also, but I want a DVD-R to add to it.
Thanks!

Keegan — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 17:37:49 +0000

They did, the A7V's were reporting 1.4 gigs as 900's

The boards I ran into had other problems but I was able to work around them, like the ATA 100 driver problem, and the windows 2000 ata driver problem.

MSI has proved to be a good replacment for people not willing to tackle the A7V's troubles.

I will still buy asus, BAHHHH BAHHH! (Yes I know sheep)