Prince Xaine

So here are the first waves of benchmarks via userbenchmark and Cinebench. It took me a bit to get Windows updated, all drivers installed and the settings the way I like them. Notes: - The processor frequency is actually 4.7 GHz. Windows does not see the multiplier at 10.5x (courtesy of the motherboard) and thinks it is at 10. - I had to remove the Corsair Dominator memory modules. Not because it wasn't performing well, but because 8 GB of memory wasn't enough - and DDR2 is slow as it is. The page file was destroying the speed of the system courtesy of SATA II interface and DDR2 memory speed. - Games coming soon.

Okay - figured it out. Apparently the motherboard processor microcode was so outdated that Windows 10 could not run. Believe me, when I say I updated the bios to the latest revision, even tried a processor on the supported processor list and ended up with the windows 10 crashes. So I manually installed the X5470 microcode into the machine and put it back in there. I will post once more after this, once windows 10 finishes installing, with my final benchmarks at 4.7 GHz on the processor. Spoiler alert: It performs much better than you think it does!

It runs pretty good on Windows 7, it's just annoying that there are a bunch of applications that just will not run, which I didn't even know was an issue with Windows 7 until now. I have it overclocked to 4.5 GHz, and it runs most titles at around 60 FPS with it's current configuration. But some titles won't start or just run slow. The Xeon X5470 is compatible with Windows 10. All of the LGA775 processors will run Windows 10. I have made many builds with these processors. It has to do with the board, but I have no idea why.

Alright - so I got windows 7 64-bit working with it. So this makes me feel better about the stability of the machine overall. I ran a few benchmarks and no issues - except one. No DirectX12 on Windows 7. This is an issue for me as I use some applications and benchmarks that require it. So other things I have tried: Getintopc .iso files - I tried Lite, AIO solutions, OEM solutions, KMS Activated, Black, Redstone and so on and so forth - no luck. Windows 7 setup did not work, I actually had to pre-install it on another computer to get it up running. Tried aligning partitions, Windows to Go and some other options via Rufus - no luck. I do not know how to make a custom ISO file, and sounds like a waste of time at the rate I am going. I may try pre-installing some of the other versions, but the first time I tried, I got the same crash as before. EDIT: I placed a fully installed 1 TB Samsung 850 Evo with Windows 10 home 64-Bit on it into the machine - Stuck at logo. Maybe I need to install a driver into the OS before it will boot? Maybe it's something Windows 10 can't grab on it's own? I have read around and other people seem to have gotten it to work on their board of the same model, so I can't really see what the issue is. Maybe I shall try without expansion cards.

Didn't work with any of my owned modules in any slot. The corsair Dominator memory is listed as supported on the webpage and already passed Memtest86

Alright thank you I will try.

Sorry - I actually did try that. I forgot to mention it. I tried with one memory module in each slot, then I tried each memory stick - BIOS posted each time. You think I should try booting Windows 64-Bit each time to be sure?

Specifications: Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Processor: Xeon X5470 Memory: Corsair Dominator CM2X2048-8500C5D 8 GB (4 x 2) @1066 MHz Graphics: Sapphire Nitro R9 Fury 4G Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB Storage: Western Digital Blue (WD10EZEX) 1 TB Power: Rosewill Glacier 750W 80+ Bronze Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 So basically, I built this machine for fun. Windows 64-bit crashes upon the logo hitting the screen. Whether it is pre-installed or a setup, 64-bit always crashes. I have tried both KMS activated iso files and official windows iso files with the same results. All of the hardware listed above works fine in another machine - with the only part not allowing windows 7/10 64-Bit to install being the Gigabyte motherboard. Attempts: Memory passed diagnostics, and I have tried other memory modules with no success. 32-Bit editions of Windows install, 64-Bit editions of Windows crash I updated BIOS to latest version, and reset CMOS battery. Re-seated all hardware devices. Changed just about every setting and tried under-clocking memory and processor (in case of stability issues) Changed the processor to a Q6700 with same issue. Motherboard webpage confirms 64-Bit editions of Windows are compatible. Samsung drive has pre-installed windows - crashes. Tried windows to go via Rufus - crashes. Tried CD-ROM booting - crashes. Tried both MBR and GPT for the hell of it - crashes. The only other things I can think of is to manually modify the motherboard BIOS to fix the crash, but I would have no idea on how to do so. Hope someone can help me fix this - first time I haven't been able to install windows 10 on any machine (I even installed windows 10 on a Windows XP compaq laptop).

Things to try: Replace the CPU Heatsink/fan: Your CPU should not be over 70C under any circumstances. That processor can't be overclocked, which means it shouldn't be running that hot. Is your system free of dust and does it have good airflow? All cables are managed properly and plugged tightly into the motherboard? The motherboard is seated correctly? Take it out and inspect underneath it. Make sure you have no loose screws and such hiding beneath it. The PSU is seated correctly? If it isn't, this could cause fluctuations in voltage and allow electricity to travel across the chassis. Have you tried a different PCI-e slot? Hope this helps!

It is more likely due to one of the following reasons: Drivers: You may have drivers that are outdated. Use device manager to update your hardware, or a preferred third-party tool such as IObit Driver Booster. BIOS: Check the manufacturer's website for updates on your BIOS. These can increase compatibility with newer hardware and software, while increasing security. Windows: Make sure Windows is up to date. When was the last time you reinstalled windows? A fresh install could actually fix all of your problems. Optimization: When was the last time you cleaned out your computer? Use CCleaner or another preferred third-party tool to clean your system. Delete unwanted files. SSD: You will find your system would be much faster with a SSD. If you are going to reinstall Windows, I would get a SSD (Higher capacity is better) before you do so. Hope this helps!

I agree with all of the above. Again it was mostly a test to see what was possible, I'm interested in strange things I guess. My system: Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise 64-Bit Mainboard: Optiplex 7010 MT [0GY6Y8] Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @3.5 GHz (3.8 GHz Boost) Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 32 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 Graphics Card: Zotac Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Mini SATA_0 [SATA III] - Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB [Windows - UEFI] SATA_1 [SATA III] - Kingston A400 120 GB [Programs] SATA_2 [SATA II] - Western Digital Black Performance 6 TB [Games] SATA_3 [SATA II] - Western Digital Black Performance 6 TB [Games] The CPU and RAM are my weak points, however, neither affects any of my games negatively, especially when I'm playing in 4K .

I tried a little bit of everything to see how it would run. Being completely honest, it really doesn't look bad at all. I mean it's not 1080p but it's not blurry either. Maybe you've tried some bad old monitors? Anyways, my apologies for the hostility. Not only did I misread like half of your post, but I was also already agitated before I even read it.

1280x1024 or 1280x720 isn't what I would consider a "muddy blur fest". It isn't that long ago most people were playing all of their games at 720p. Secondly, you never "wait" for an animation to complete in any of those games. I don't know what "garbage" hardware you're running, but obviously you must have optimization issues if GTA V or DOOM doesn't run well on your machine. Now don't get me wrong, this isn't my main computer. It was simply a test, to see what games I could manage to get playable frame rates in with old hardware. My apologies if you didn't like the test because my potato did better than your computer.

This is true. I suppose it just shocked me that a processor that is less than half the requirements was able to play the game. It made me feel like developers for games are trying to force people to buy their sponsor's hardware.

I've seen quite a few people with 10 year old systems who ask me "will it run?" or go to sites looking to see if their hardware would be able to run the game, only to find out they don't reach the minimum specifications. And the worst part, a system that would costs $500+ which they can't afford at that point in time. Now wouldn't it be nice if I could show them a $100 upgrade that doesn't meet the specifications but would run the game? I think a lot of people just get disheartened and just end up playing on a Playstation or Xbox. I'm not saying your argument is invalid at all. Mileage definitely varies and matters. But not everyone is proficient in technology and have no idea the ways they could save money, or find a workaround to be able to play (Like lowering resolution). I think for this reason, the minimum requirements are too brutal.