CyberPower BlizzCon 2010 Grand Prize (from a winner's PoV)

[TheSobeGuy]

Thanks to the ASUS guys, one of the reps suggested that I should talk about the beast that I won playing the Starcraft II Psi Assault Challenge @ BlizzCon.

When the package arrived, I don't know if this system has been set to overclock, but I don't think it is. The i7 is pretty fast, 1 TB of HDD is too much to store (awesome though), the 8 fans light up blue (glows in the dark, enough to light the room), and just recently installed WoW. I had to buy a digital widescreen LED monitor for it to look good. The FPS on Starcraft II on ultra settings gameplay is way better than my old one. From 30 fps on low-medium settings to 75-125 fps on ultra settings, this computer is well worth the win.

Just one question to Brian Jang: Was this system overclocked before it was shipped? If it isn't, it's okay because I don't need to overclock anyway. I like it just the way it is.

ASUS ftw!

[TheSobeGuy]

That program, I do not have...unfortunately.

And just yesterday, after doing a dusty clean up with the interior, I think my graphics card is probably busted because my monitor does not have a signal. I'll provide any pics of anything suspicious or wrong that I see...

[Zka17]

Memtest86+ is a free application. Here is a comprehensive guide to it: http://rog.asus.com/127362012/overclocking/memtest-user-guide-for-rog-motherboards/

[HiVizMan]

First thing to do is visully inspect all your hardware. Motherboard, VGA and PSU. Check to make sure your PSU is fully functional, dust free and connected correctly. Actually inspect each of your connectors visually to see that the metal pins in the sockets are seated. If your PSU is covered with dust (it happens) try and clean as much out as you can. Inspect your VGA for bits missing or dark area's that might be burn or scorch marks, same with your motherboard.

Second thing is to start your system with only one stick of ram. Use the memory slot that is furtherest away from the cpu. Then if you post with one stick, try another until all your ram have posted.

If you first stick does not work try the next one, or the next slot.

Then run Memtest86+ use the guide linked.

[TheSobeGuy]

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Manufacturer: Cyberpower inc.

Rating: 5.9 Windows Experience Index

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07 GHz 3.07 GHz

Installed Memory (RAM): 4.00 GB

System Type: 64-bit Operating System

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Whoa wait a minute! I installed 8 GB of Corsair Vengeance just recently...Why does it show 4 GB and not 8?

[xeromist]

TheSobeGuy wrote:
I installed 8 GB of Corsair Vengeance just recently...Why does it show 4 GB and not 8?

Sometimes this can happen if there are problems with the memory. I would check in the BIOS to see how much memory is showing up there. If you see 8 there and 4 in Windows then you may want to run memtest86+. If you only see 4GB in the BIOS then you'll want to remove and reseat both modules, testing one at a time if necessary.

[kkn]

if you have w7, what sort of version it is?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#physical_memory_l...

[TheSobeGuy]

I have Windows 7 Home Premium

kkn wrote:
if you have w7, what sort of version it is?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#physical_memory_l...

[TheSobeGuy]

If one of my Corsair Vengeance memory sticks are defective, and if I even can't run memtest86+ on BIOS, how should I deal with this issue? Three Corsairs run perfectly except for one... meaning I can run 12 GB.

[xeromist]

TheSobeGuy wrote:
If one of my Corsair Vengeance memory sticks are defective, and if I even can't run memtest86+ on BIOS, how should I deal with this issue? Three Corsairs run perfectly except for one... meaning I can run 12 GB.

Are you still having issues? If you've confirmed that the stick won't run in any slot then it doesn't matter if you run memtest. Just get on the Corsair forums and talk to the RAM Guy if you need to but it should be a straightforward RMA as long as it's within the warranty period. They have always been good about RMA when I needed it which is one of the reasons I recommend Corsair.

[TheSobeGuy]

xeromist wrote:
Are you still having issues? If you've confirmed that the stick won't run in any slot then it doesn't matter if you run memtest. Just get on the Corsair forums and talk to the RAM Guy if you need to but it should be a straightforward RMA as long as it's within the warranty period. They have always been good about RMA when I needed it which is one of the reasons I recommend Corsair.

I don't have any issues anymore. I think one of the RAM slots on my motherboard seem to not function the RAM properly. I just went to Best Buy yesterday for an even exchange.