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    Posted: 08 Nov 2008 at 6:02am
Just got my new rig and pics will be coming very soon.  I just need some quick help.  It did not fitu under my desk as my last one did and that is fine.  I have place it on top of my desk.  Only problem is that the internal fans sound very loud and my wife is not happy about that.  Can someone tell me how I can access the bios and turn them down and how low I can do it?  Sorry I am a noob when it comes to these things.  My spec is below.  I suspect that the loudest noise I hear is the video card.  Thanks!
 
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Windows Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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I have got to strongly agree with Harley on this.

 

You must understand that you now have a real gaming computer.  It’s not meant to be quiet and docile.  It’s meant to be a gaming beast and that’s, I assume, why you bought it.

 

Mine too is HUGE. It would not fit in my desk, so I have it setting on the floor beside my desk.  It is, yes, much louder than my old rig.  But, you know, when I hear those fans kick in and that Thermoelectric cooling fluid rushing around, I get giddy because I know I am crushing every game I throw at it with ease!

 

So, please, do not monkey around with any fan speeds…Unless your wanting to step them UP to keep is cooler!

 

Hey, you don’t trade in your four cylinder Ford Escort for a V12 Viper and later complain about engine noise, right?

 

It’s the exact same thing, my friend.

 

Embrace the power!  It is glorious!

 
Extreme Case
850 Watt Thermaltake
Qx6850 3.0 Ghz (stock speed)
780i Motherboard
4 G, 1066 RAM
2X SLI GTX 260, 896
Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
Thermoelectric Liquid Chilled
Windows 7,64b
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Thanks for all the help.  One more quick question, if I place it on the flooe it will be on carpeting.  Should I get some wood at the local hardware store to place it on, or should it be fine.  I really appreciate all the feedback! 
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saryan do you know what your temps are right now? people can't tell your temps are from here.

if your temps are OK with surfing and such you can turn the fans down and then just raise them again when you are ready to game, they don't have to run high all the time if its not needed.

to know if we can do that or not we need to know your temps, then turn the fans down a bit and see what the temps are again, if the temps are fine then we keep going if not we stop.

first thing you want to be sure of is that the system has plenty of room on sides, back and top for proper air flow.

Edited by DST4ME - 08 Nov 2008 at 12:48pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Posts: 17 		  Quote saryan Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 08 Nov 2008 at 3:02pm
Thanks for all the help!  Believe it or not, my wife suggested a setup that looks great and I am already used to the noise, sounds like a sweet pur.  Ouch

I posted pics online,let me know what you think.


PS:  In the future how can I check my temps?  I am a noob.
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HWMonitor

can tell you your temps

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Thanks the HW Monitor program recorded the following MAX temps:

CPU: 45C
AUX: 29C

Intel Quad

Core 0: 55C

Core 1: 46C

Core 2: 47C

Core 3: 49C

Geforce GTX 280 Core: 41C

The CPU Fans are running at 2410 and 743 without any manipulation on my part.  Anything anyone can let me know about what these numbers mean in terms of cooling performance?
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