Help with brand new computer

Ben Clarke · Dec 25, 2006, 07:32 PM

Today I got a brand new computer. I set it up, and then checked the system properties an dit said "AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor, 1.00GHz, 768MB RAM". I checked it again 5 minutes later, and the processor was down to 500MHz. The TPU database says this processor should be running at 2000MHz, and the specifications for my computer is 1GB RAM. It has a GeForce 6100 card installed, not on TurboCache. The motherboard is an nForce 450. Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm running Windows MCE005, no internet connection.

Corrosion · Dec 25, 2006, 07:42 PM

U are running AMD's cool and quiet. it makes the CPU run at a lower MHz when its not being used.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...E10272,00.html

Casheti · Dec 25, 2006, 07:43 PM

That's just pointless..

Corrosion · Dec 25, 2006, 07:44 PM

Yup i used it on my other comp and it suckes really bad.

pt · Dec 25, 2006, 07:50 PM

768mb?
why don't use dualchannel?

Ben Clarke · Dec 25, 2006, 08:04 PM

I dont have AMD Cool and quiet. And the processer fluctuates randomly, it goes from 1.86Ghz, to 1Ghz, to 500Mhz, to 2.01Ghz, and all over the place. Oh, by the way, the computer is an Acer Aspire T180. And it does use dualchannel memory. It syas on the website 2x 512MB RAM.

pt · Dec 25, 2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Clarke

I dont have AMD Cool and quiet. And the processer fluctuates randomly, it goes from 1.86Ghz, to 1Ghz, to 500Mhz, to 2.01Ghz, and all over the place. Oh, by the way, the computer is an Acer Aspire T180. And it does use dualchannel memory. It syas on the website 2x 512MB RAM.

768mb isn't equal to 2x512
SUE ACER (those mofo, and get a decent pc for the money

are you sure you have cool and quiet turned of?

Ben Clarke · Dec 25, 2006, 08:25 PM

Positive, I checked add and remove programs, its not on there.

pt · Dec 25, 2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Clarke

Positive, I checked add and remove programs, its not on there.

it's in BIOS

Ben Clarke · Dec 25, 2006, 08:31 PM

I checked that too, its not there.

pt · Dec 25, 2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben Clarke

I checked that too, its not there.

look better, wich is the mobo?
what about the ram, where did you saw 768mb?

xman2007 · Dec 25, 2006, 09:49 PM

yup got cool n quiet on no doubt, also have you got integrated graphics that use system memory ? if not id take that pos back and get my money back as u been diddled

xman2007 · Dec 25, 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Clarke

Today I got a brand new computer. I set it up, and then checked the system properties an dit said "AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor, 1.00GHz, 768MB RAM". I checked it again 5 minutes later, and the processor was down to 500MHz. The TPU database says this processor should be running at 2000MHz, and the specifications for my computer is 1GB RAM. It has a GeForce 6100 card installed, not on TurboCache. The motherboard is an nForce 450. Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm running Windows MCE005, no internet connection.

geforce 6100 is integrated afaik and thats where ur 256mb ram has gone. and as my above post said you definately have cool n quiet enabled or there is no way that proccy could run at those speeds, if ur mobo couldnt run the proccy at the rated fsb you would see it downclocked but 500mhz theres no way any mobo could run that 3800+ at that speed unless it was cool n quiet.

ghost101 · Dec 25, 2006, 10:46 PM

Did you get this?

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/p...2&summary=true

Pretty good vaue IMO. You cant build that system in the UK for that amount of money.

Casheti · Dec 25, 2006, 10:50 PM

That really sucks cock...no offence but...DAAAAAAAMMNNNNN

peach1971 · Dec 25, 2006, 11:13 PM

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theres no way any mobo could run that 3800+ at that speed unless it was cool n quiet.

Yep.

Quote:

You cant build that system in the UK for that amount of money.

Mh.. let me see:
299 British Pounds, that´s 446 Euros.

AMD Athlon 64 "X2" 3800+ (AM2) 119.00
Standard cooler 15.00
Asrock AM2NF6G-VSTA GeForce 6100 onboard 54.00
1024MB TyRex DDR-2 PC-667 89.00
LG GSA H10N DVD burner 37.00
USB Wireless Multimedia Keyboard & Mouse 19.00
ATX Midi Tower KB-9970 incl. 400W PSU 25.00

358 Euros = 240 GBP

crappy system, but I think similar

http://www.kcn-computer.de/ one store of them is present in my town

http://www.alternate.de

Casheti · Dec 25, 2006, 11:15 PM

THE POUND OWNS YOU ALL

ghost101 · Dec 25, 2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peach1971

Mh.. let me see:
299 British Pounds, that´s 446 Euros.

AMD Athlon 64 "X2" 3800+ (AM2) 119.00
Standard cooler 15.00
Asrock AM2NF6G-VSTA GeForce 6100 onboard 54.00
1024MB TyRex DDR-2 PC-667 89.00
LG GSA H10N DVD burner 37.00
USB Wireless Multimedia Keyboard & Mouse 19.00
ATX Midi Tower KB-9970 incl. 400W PSU 25.00

358 Euros = 240 GBP

crappy system, but I think similar

http://www.kcn-computer.de/ one store of them is present in my town

http://www.alternate.de

Still need a hard drive, Windows MCE and a card reader

. Using scan.co.uk i can get to £360 including delivery.

Also, at least use the cheapest Asus case you can find. And who on earth are Tyrex? Use proper branded RAM.

Casheti · Dec 25, 2006, 11:28 PM

You just reminded me I have a 9 in 1 card reader in my cupboard

ghost101 · Dec 25, 2006, 11:33 PM

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=499257
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=198716
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=494952
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=253981
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=494949
2 x http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=174815
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=498853

Total : £347 + delivery(which is free for me)

stupidbiznitch9 · Dec 26, 2006, 02:08 AM

when this happens it really means nothing, ignorance on microsoft's behalf, when the value fluctuates it is telling the amount that is NOT being used.....

Ben Clarke · Dec 26, 2006, 11:03 AM

I just took this PC back to Comet, explained the problem to them, and they said "Well, youve removed the computer from its packaging, so we cant do anything". Is this legal?

xman2007 · Dec 26, 2006, 11:19 AM

omfg i would kick the stupid non techhie sales driven spotty ugly mofo's ass who said that and demand they give u some bloody customer service, thats appaling them saying well its been opened so theres nopthing i can do

xman2007 · Dec 26, 2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Clarke

I just took this PC back to Comet, explained the problem to them, and they said "Well, youve removed the computer from its packaging, so we cant do anything". Is this legal?

p.s package it all back up as new and take it back if thats there answer to customer services if they say its been opened tell them there mistaken

if they opemn it to look thats there hard luck, then get a system from a local pc shop or if you dont mind waiting ebuyer.

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/116052

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/104838

same system near enough and a tft for £400

edit: lol exact same system, my bad

Casheti · Dec 26, 2006, 12:04 PM

In Business Studies I learned that if a product is faulty then it is the LAW that they MUST replace it. Fucking pimp slap them, HARD.

If they refuse, call up trading standards.

Dec 25, 2006, 07:32 PM	#1
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Help with brand new computer Today I got a brand new computer. I set it up, and then checked the system properties an dit said "AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor, 1.00GHz, 768MB RAM". I checked it again 5 minutes later, and the processor was down to 500MHz. The TPU database says this processor should be running at 2000MHz, and the specifications for my computer is 1GB RAM. It has a GeForce 6100 card installed, not on TurboCache. The motherboard is an nForce 450. Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm running Windows MCE005, no internet connection.

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Dec 25, 2006, 07:42 PM	#2
Corrosion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maplewood, Mn Posts: 362 (0.14/day) Thanks: 70 Thanked 74 Times in 51 Posts System Specs	U are running AMD's cool and quiet. it makes the CPU run at a lower MHz when its not being used. http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...E10272,00.html

Dec 25, 2006, 07:43 PM	#3
Casheti Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,042 (1.18/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	That's just pointless..

Dec 25, 2006, 07:44 PM	#4
Corrosion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maplewood, Mn Posts: 362 (0.14/day) Thanks: 70 Thanked 74 Times in 51 Posts System Specs	Yup i used it on my other comp and it suckes really bad.

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Dec 25, 2006, 08:04 PM	#6
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	I dont have AMD Cool and quiet. And the processer fluctuates randomly, it goes from 1.86Ghz, to 1Ghz, to 500Mhz, to 2.01Ghz, and all over the place. Oh, by the way, the computer is an Acer Aspire T180. And it does use dualchannel memory. It syas on the website 2x 512MB RAM.

Dec 25, 2006, 08:25 PM	#8
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Positive, I checked add and remove programs, its not on there.

Dec 25, 2006, 08:31 PM	#10
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	I checked that too, its not there.

Dec 25, 2006, 09:49 PM	#12
xman2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 554 (0.21/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	yup got cool n quiet on no doubt, also have you got integrated graphics that use system memory ? if not id take that pos back and get my money back as u been diddled __________________ I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=23528

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Dec 25, 2006, 10:46 PM	#14
ghost101 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,170 (0.46/day) Thanks: 73 Thanked 168 Times in 144 Posts System Specs	Did you get this? http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/p...2&summary=true Pretty good vaue IMO. You cant build that system in the UK for that amount of money.

Dec 25, 2006, 10:50 PM	#15
Casheti Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,042 (1.18/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	That really sucks cock...no offence but...DAAAAAAAMMNNNNN

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Dec 25, 2006, 11:15 PM	#17
Casheti Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,042 (1.18/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	THE POUND OWNS YOU ALL

Dec 25, 2006, 11:28 PM	#19
Casheti Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,042 (1.18/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	You just reminded me I have a 9 in 1 card reader in my cupboard

Dec 25, 2006, 11:33 PM	#20
ghost101 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,170 (0.46/day) Thanks: 73 Thanked 168 Times in 144 Posts System Specs	http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=499257 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=198716 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=494952 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=253981 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=494949 2 x http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=174815 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=498853 Total : £347 + delivery(which is free for me)

Dec 26, 2006, 02:08 AM	#21
stupidbiznitch9 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 245 (0.10/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	when this happens it really means nothing, ignorance on microsoft's behalf, when the value fluctuates it is telling the amount that is NOT being used.....

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Dec 26, 2006, 11:03 AM	#22
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	I just took this PC back to Comet, explained the problem to them, and they said "Well, youve removed the computer from its packaging, so we cant do anything". Is this legal?

Dec 26, 2006, 11:19 AM	#23
xman2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 554 (0.21/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	omfg i would kick the stupid non techhie sales driven spotty ugly mofo's ass who said that and demand they give u some bloody customer service, thats appaling them saying well its been opened so theres nopthing i can do __________________ I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=23528

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Casheti Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,042 (1.18/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts System Specs	In Business Studies I learned that if a product is faulty then it is the LAW that they MUST replace it. Fucking pimp slap them, HARD. If they refuse, call up trading standards.

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