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fixed it, apparently cpu wanted more voltages from stock, cos ya know setting things to default means not enough voltage

easy, are they things you want working?
yes - install drivers
no - dont install drivers

You cry

You cry

You cry

You cry

You cry

Have you cleared/wiped/reset cmos for lack of a better term?

i would say to mount it pushing the air up due to not having an exhaust at the back

There's no rear fan, but there is a rear exhaust port. I'm actually surprised Corsair made a case with no rear fan mount.
 
If it doesn't interfere with your RAM, I'd mount it vertically to exhaust out the top. If it does, I'd point it out the back and count on the hot air to make its way out the back vent. I am really surprised Corsair decided to make a case with no rear fan mount. They must have been figuring that anyone buying it would use liquid cooling, maybe?

i would say to mount it pushing the air up due to not having an exhaust at the back

Put the RAM sticks in slots A2 and B2. By default, they will run at the speed listed on the right, but you can manually change the speed to match the factory specifications of the RAM, and even overclock it if you want to.

yea, i know with some -asus?- server boards u can bclk overclock but definitly not with intel branded boards

definitely no harm in looking at what your dealing with first. And if you're feeling bold enough maybe not a bad idea to repaste it and see if the temps come down at all.

maybe get an old laptop with those specs, keep in mind software isnt a big issue unless your getting something from like 15 years ago

that voltage should be fine, just aslong as it stays bellow 1.4-1.45 or so

Make sure the pump is working

funny thing is, i just linked this post to a friend and said "unsure if trolling or serious"

the old pentiums do have pins

last option would be to nuke the windows install and start fresh to make sure windows aint screwing with anything

No, because the socket isnt compatible at all. A bit like losing the keys to unlock the door, and trying to use your finger instead.

tried reinstalling/updating?

It's a VC++ redistributable. Download a bunch of them and install (after uninstalling what you have). Try both 32 and 64 but versions for some of the older ones.

get any sort of anti virus and run a scan, i know some isp's do offer some sort of anti virus but they do charge more than others for pretty crappy protection

if you like a good story, i would recomend the starcraft franchise, start with 1 episode 1 and go through to the end of starcraft 2