New Pc problem

BulletTheory · May 6, 2008, 08:45 PM

I just got my new comp, Im happy but...

In `My computer` I can only see 1 of my 2 dvd player.

Can anyone help me to see the 2nd one?

thx, bullet!

**kris23** · May 6, 2008, 08:47 PM

what are the drive interfaces? IDE or SATA?

and the most basic but most important advice ever, MAKE SURE YOUR CABLES ARE CONNECTED!

with a big upgrade like this, its easy to mess up cables a bit.

BulletTheory · May 6, 2008, 08:53 PM

The computer was bought in a shop, they mount it for me. I guess someone in there didnt do his job lol. Ill check tomorrow norning for the cables.

btw, they are both Sata

BlueMak · May 6, 2008, 09:29 PM

Most often the problem is some loose cable.

BTW, why do people keep buying two DVD-ROM drives I will never figure it out.

BulletTheory · May 6, 2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

Most often the problem is some loose cable.

BTW, why do people keep buying two DVD-ROM drives I will never figure it out.

Im to lazy to change cd's lol. I always has 2 drives, so it faster to switch games.

**dj_stick** · May 7, 2008, 07:18 AM

i'm in the same boat, my old machine had a DVD burner and a CD burner, now with only a single drive in the mac i get annoyed changing discs all the time

**Mousey** · May 7, 2008, 07:59 AM

Unplug the power, then start the machine and let it boot. Shut it back down again and put the power cable back in.
It might not work for you but it seems to sort my DVD Drive out every time i have a problem with it

BulletTheory · May 7, 2008, 08:03 AM

I opened the case and one drive wasnt plugged in. I can see both now.

And, oh, They overclocked my CPU without telling me... Its OC'd to 3400Mhz, to me its really a beast!!

I just finished Crysis Demo, and my jaw is still on the ground... lol.

**kris23** · May 7, 2008, 09:21 AM

make sure your CPU is cool man....

CDsDontBurn · May 7, 2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

BTW, why do people keep buying two DVD-ROM drives I will never figure it out.

because then you can copy a CD or DVD on the fly.

Lelisevis · May 7, 2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulletTheory

I opened the case and one drive wasnt plugged in. I can see both now.

And, oh, They overclocked my CPU without telling me... Its OC'd to 3400Mhz, to me its really a beast!!

I just finished Crysis Demo, and my jaw is still on the ground... lol.

3.4ghz on stock intel cooling? Ouch, that's gotta be kinda toasty. Have you tried coretemp to see how hot it's running? i'm betting it's idling at 50C+ and it's probably throttling before it reaches 3.4ghz.

BulletTheory · May 7, 2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelisevis

3.4ghz on stock intel cooling? Ouch, that's gotta be kinda toasty. Have you tried coretemp to see how hot it's running? i'm betting it's idling at 50C+ and it's probably throttling before it reaches 3.4ghz.

It was running @ 38c and idleing @ 45c.

Ive put back

the Default Settings.

CDsDontBurn · May 7, 2008, 07:57 PM

so under load it was running cooler than it was at stock?

BulletTheory · May 7, 2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

so under load it was running cooler than it was at stock?

Thats the number in the BIOS. Im not an overclocker

but it was still running quite great.

**kris23** · May 7, 2008, 08:28 PM

id stick my finger onthe heatsink to make sure........

the maximus shows my CPU at -7 to 6C and my room is no sub freezer..

CDsDontBurn · May 8, 2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

id stick my finger onthe heatsink to make sure........

the maximus shows my CPU at -7 to 6C and my room is no sub freezer..

sounds like somebody needs a BIOS update

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BulletTheory Finally time for a new PC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,242 Rep Power: 28 System Specs	The computer was bought in a shop, they mount it for me. I guess someone in there didnt do his job lol. Ill check tomorrow norning for the cables. btw, they are both Sata __________________ Asus P5E X38 \| Intel Quad Core Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz \| 4GB Corsair XMS2 800mhz \| Corsair TX750W Asus GTX 280 TOP \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD \| 2x Seagate 7200.11 500Gb 32M \| Icemat Usb Soundcard Razer Lycosa \| Razer Diamondback 3G \| Razer Goliathus Mousepad \| Senheiser HD555 \| Logitech 5300e THX Sound System

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BulletTheory Finally time for a new PC Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,242 Rep Power: 28 System Specs	I opened the case and one drive wasnt plugged in. I can see both now. And, oh, They overclocked my CPU without telling me... Its OC'd to 3400Mhz, to me its really a beast!! I just finished Crysis Demo, and my jaw is still on the ground... lol. __________________ Asus P5E X38 \| Intel Quad Core Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz \| 4GB Corsair XMS2 800mhz \| Corsair TX750W Asus GTX 280 TOP \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD \| 2x Seagate 7200.11 500Gb 32M \| Icemat Usb Soundcard Razer Lycosa \| Razer Diamondback 3G \| Razer Goliathus Mousepad \| Senheiser HD555 \| Logitech 5300e THX Sound System

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	id stick my finger onthe heatsink to make sure........ the maximus shows my CPU at -7 to 6C and my room is no sub freezer.. __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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