GVR thinks drivers are up to date. I don't.

[dragoon20005]

ok i've done a valley benchmark: http://imgur.com/0EbzNqt

 

According to hardware monitor the peak values were:

Mobo:

    voltage: 3.168 v

      temp 1: 30 C

      temp 2: 58 C

      temp 3  48 C

 

CPU 47 C

 

GPU 

Core: 1000 mhz

Memory: 1500mhz (shouldn't these turbo?)

temp 70C

load 96%

 

If i was to get a CPU cooler, i would probably get a hyper 212 evo, but i don't know anything about chipset coolers.

 

this sort of PWM fan

 

cute mini version of the 120mm and 80mm fan

 

gets power from the mobo fan headers 

[thorpj]

 

this sort of PWM fan

 

cute mini version of the 120mm and 80mm fan

 

gets power from the mobo fan headers 

Ok, and where would i put that on the board? (feel like a complete noob now )

[dragoon20005]

Ok, and where would i put that on the board? (feel like a complete noob now )

on the heat sink which is next to the IO ports and beside the CPU socket

[thorpj]

on the heat sink which is next to the IO ports and beside the CPU socket

Hmm, theres a 200mm exhaust fan right there. if i changed that to intake do you think that would fix the vrm overheating issue?

[dragoon20005]

Hmm, theres a 200mm exhaust fan right there. if i changed that to intake do you think that would fix the vrm overheating issue?

not much 

 

the suggest airflow should be intake from front and exhaust to the back

 

the small fan wont affect the airflow

 

the tiny fan there to help cool the VRMs

[thorpj]

on the heat sink which is next to the IO ports and beside the CPU socket

I've been reading through this thread, the person has the same issue, in fact this issue seems to be affecting many people with AMD cpus/gpus/mobos

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2167607/low-fps-games-8350-290.html

 

A solution mentioned was making sure ram timings were correct. I do have XMP enabled on the ram

 

Timings for my Ram

AVD3U16000904G-1SW DDR3-1600 4GB 9-9-9-24 PC3-12800 1.5V Y

[dragoon20005]

I've been reading through this thread, the person has the same issue, in fact this issue seems to be affecting many people with AMD cpus/gpus/mobos

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2167607/low-fps-games-8350-290.html

 

A solution mentioned was making sure ram timings were correct. I do have XMP enabled on the ram

there is no harm trying see if that method helps

 

otherwise the cooling method for the VRMs

[thorpj]

there is no harm trying see if that method helps

 

otherwise the cooling method for the VRMs

http://imgur.com/Eusdejo

 

Timings:  9-9-9-24  1.5 volts

Also says that its dual channel

[dragoon20005]

seem correct

 

so yea time for the cooling method

[thorpj]

not much 

 

the suggest airflow should be intake from front and exhaust to the back

 

the small fan wont affect the airflow

 

the tiny fan there to help cool the VRMs

Turns out i couldn't flip the 200mm thats at the top of the case because i didn't have screws that were long enough... It'll have to stay as an exhaust.

[thorpj]

seem correct

 

so yea time for the cooling method

Ok i've checked the ram timings in BIOS, and: http://imgur.com/mgFQnm7. Now i don't know much about ram timings, but according to my receipt, the ram is C9. I'm pretty sure the 11s mean that the ram is set to c11.

 

and: http://imgur.com/U6GcsXg

 

 

I don't see how i can mount a fan like that on that heatsink (the one above the CPU socket, next to the CPU power header.

[Guest Generallee]

Now that i have that information about my system (horrible pun intended) 

 

Call the pun enforcement team, cuz i don't get it

[dragoon20005]

Ok i've checked the ram timings in BIOS, and: http://imgur.com/mgFQnm7. Now i don't know much about ram timings, but according to my receipt, the ram is C9. I'm pretty sure the 11s mean that the ram is set to c11.

 

and: http://imgur.com/U6GcsXg

 

 

I don't see how i can mount a fan like that on that heatsink (the one above the CPU socket, next to the CPU power header.

i can think of sticky tape or plastic ties

[thorpj]

i can think of sticky tape or plastic ties

Oh, so this is getting ghetto

 

Would this work? http://imgur.com/tEFbHUq

 

 

On a side note, it won't let me display imgur images in the thread, i can only post the link, wish it weren't so.

[thorpj]

 

 

this sort of PWM fan

 

cute mini version of the 120mm and 80mm fan

 

gets power from the mobo fan headers 

Also, i've used up all four fan headers on the mobo. 

 

will a molex work?

 

And, what is the chipset that the fan is going on? its not the NB or SB, thats about all i know.

 

I've found dedicated chipset fans and heatsinks such as: 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11755/vid-154/Akasa_Cool_Blue_Anodized_Univeral_Chipset_Cooler_-_40mm_Blue_LED_Fan_AK-210.html             and 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21567/vid-236/Aavid_Thermalloy_High_Pressure_Heatsink_-_39mm_x_39mm_x_15mm_-_Anodized_Black.html

Surely there is a way to fix this without going ghetto.

[thorpj]

Call the pun enforcement team, cuz i don't get it

Exactly. 

 

Have you got any clues to add?

[thorpj]

seem correct

 

so yea time for the cooling method

Hmm, i bought all the components from this PC from a local store, so maybe i can get it replaced under warranty, because they've given me a product that is causing overheating, and is underperforming, even though all components are compatible.

 

If i upgraded to this (another 20 bucks) [https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=615022&CategoryID=629] I would have the quality of Asus. I don't know of any drivers i'm using that are specific to Gigabyte, but i'll have to reinstall windows.

[thorpj]

maybe something like this would work

 

http://www.enzotechnology.com/mst_78.htm

 

Or this would be excellent:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209044

 

[thorpj]

Call the pun enforcement team, cuz i don't get it

I just checked your profile. a 600w PSU with an r9 290? wtf!

[Guest Generallee]

I just checked your profile. a 600w PSU with an r9 290? wtf!

 

Wut, it's sufficient, the 290 doesn't need a 850W psu and the CX600M never failed me 

[thorpj]

Wut, it's sufficient, the 290 doesn't need a 850W psu and the CX600M never failed me 

It actually works... wow. My 280x has a 750 w PSU. a 290 guzzles even more power, that is crazy!

[Guest Generallee]

It actually works... wow. My 280x has a 750 w PSU. a 290 guzzles even more power, that is crazy!

 

You went way overkill with that psu bro

[dragoon20005]

those could work but you def need some way to secure them

[thorpj]

those could work but you def need some way to secure them

This looks like it'll fit, i'll get some measurements though

 

I'm sorry, i just really don't want to go ghetto

[thorpj]

those could work but you def need some way to secure them

Wow. Just set my ram timings to 9-9-9-24 which is what they should be, and set it to xmp. This also changed it to xmp for the CPU.

 

Caused a BSOD, so i disabled xmp. Boots into windows fine

 

The mouse doesn't left click, but the keyboard works fine.

 

I went into Logitech Gaming software, and the mouse buttons setups that i had for my g502 are all gone!

 

I think i have backups somewhere...

 

 

EDIT: glad i had backups, i don't know what i would do if i lost those

 

Still, i'd love to know why XMP is causing a BSOD. The BSOD happened after i logged in.