I don't wanna create two threads, because I don't like to go over to two threads at once. So I put all my questions here.
First off, I brought a Logitech S-150 Speakers. It's a Digital USB Speaker(meaning it has no audio jack). So the problem is, the first time I plugged it in, it looks for drivers(I don't know the real term) and then it asks to reboot. When it's shutting down, I could hear the audio. But when I restarted it, it no longer have any sound. I kept unplugging and replugging, but it doesn't asks me to reboot anymore. I also tried uninstalling the driver and restart.
My OS is Windows 7 64-bit.
This is not really a problem, but anyways, where's the safest place to put my CPU on? I created a thread the other day about the Thermal Paste. Now I wanna reapply the Thermal Paste, but I don't know where to put the CPU while I clean the old Paste off.
Make sure you have the proper sound drivers installed. Then go to Start > Control Panel > Sound > Playback, and make sure the USB Speakers are the default device.
Somewhere that isn't near water, or any liquid for that matter, somewhere where you aren't going to knock it off or stand on it or anything like that and if you can somewhere that isn't that dusty but that isn't a big issue seeing as you can just clean it before you put it back in your pc.
Wouldn't I destroy the pins or something? I've heard those pins are really fragile.
Make sure you have the proper sound drivers installed. Then go to Start > Control Panel > Sound > Playback, and make sure the USB Speakers are the default device.
Try getting some anti-static padding/foam to put it on.
Heck, even a cut-up bit of sponge will work if it has pins.
I, personally, have 2 CPUs sitting in-front of me (I doubt I'll ever use them).
One, a Pentium 4 (that doesn't have pins) is resting on top of some anti-static foam.
The other, a Phenom X4 9750, is resting on a cut-up part of a sponge with the pins stuck into it.
What about my GPU's bag? Can I use it without ESD or something?
ESD? I'm going to assume that means something along the lines of "Electro-Static Discharge."
If your GPU came in an anti-static bag, the inside of it should be fine.
Depending on bag, it may kill your CPU if you place it on the outside.
To be safe, just get some foam and place it in a small box or other object that does not conduct.
Also, try discharging your static electricity before you pick it up by grounding yourself (touch a metal object).
Yeah, that's what I meant. And yeah, I'm assuming that ASUS 6870 DirectCU comes with a anti-static bag.
What exactly is foam? (Google does not help me this time.) I don't live in a English speaking country, so yeah.
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If you try to clean the paste off a CPU when it's not securely seated in it's socket you will almost certainly break it. The pins are incredibly fragile and easy to bend (not to mention the possibility of static killing it).
Leave it seated in the CPU socket and use a lint-free cloth (the kind you use to clean glasses/lenses with) and some isopropanol (after scraping-off the bulk of it with a credit card). Make sure not to smear any of the paste on the board or around the socket, and take the useual precautions against static.
Problem is, I can't find any lint-free cloth. So I'm going to use alcohol swabs and q-tips/cotton buds.
If you try to clean the paste off a CPU when it's not securely seated in it's socket you will almost certainly break it. The pins are incredibly fragile and easy to bend (not to mention the possibility of static killing it).
Leave it seated in the CPU socket and use a lint-free cloth (the kind you use to clean glasses/lenses with) and some isopropanol (after scraping-off the bulk of it with a credit card). Make sure not to smear any of the paste on the board or around the socket, and take the useual precautions against static.
Qtips (see below post) work also if the paste isn't thick like arctic silver.
As for the pins, you can always bend them back but yeah, I wouldn't take the risk. :tongue.gif:
MAKE SURE IT IS AT THE ABSOLUTE LEAST 70% ALCOHOL! (Preferably 90%, 91% or 99%)
Qtips are really not good, they're made of cotton so they'll leave fibers all over the place - not ideal.
I think you may be thinking of these things, which look similar but use foam instead of cotton (this is what electronics engineers use).
Yes indeed I was.
Blame my former 'boss' when I interned at a networking/pc shop. He would always call them qtips, and qtips "swabs", I didn't know what they were actually called.
(Speaking of him, he always used to hold down pause|break when shutting down PCs and servers, I'm not quite sure why....)
As for bending-back the pins on a CPU: Good luck with that :smile.gif:
I insert the USB into another USB Port, and it worked.
For the CPU, I cleaned the old paste and reapply the new one. I just put a grain of paste on the center of the CPU and just install the fan. I wiggle it a bit. So, did I did it right? If i didn't I'll have to reclean and reapply.
My Heart was beating so fast when I take my CPU out. I'm afraid that I might f*ck it up somehow. :tongue.gif:
What's the CPU Benchmarking tool that in one of the newegg tutorials uses? He says that after the paste is applied you should run a stress test to make the CPU temp sky high. (Or something like that)
Did you clean it with isopropanol before applying the new paste?
Yes, I did. It's 70% Alcohol Swabs. So I bet you can't imagine how hard is it for me to clean the thing off.
I must've applied it wrong. I put a grain of paste on the middle of the CPU and just slap the heatsink on it. I have no idea how to really do it. Can I put my hand in a plastic bag and do it? Or should I use something else?
Yes, I did. It's 70% Alcohol Swabs. So I bet you can't imagine how hard is it for me to clean the thing off.
I must've applied it wrong. I put a grain of paste on the middle of the CPU and just slap the heatsink on it. I have no idea how to really do it. Can I put my hand in a plastic bag and do it? Or should I use something else?
Here is an instructional video that might be of help:
Do not spread, put a small bit down press down very hard, twist a little, then clamp it into place. If it's squeezing out the side you put too much on.
First off, I brought a Logitech S-150 Speakers. It's a Digital USB Speaker(meaning it has no audio jack). So the problem is, the first time I plugged it in, it looks for drivers(I don't know the real term) and then it asks to reboot. When it's shutting down, I could hear the audio. But when I restarted it, it no longer have any sound. I kept unplugging and replugging, but it doesn't asks me to reboot anymore. I also tried uninstalling the driver and restart.
My OS is Windows 7 64-bit.
This is not really a problem, but anyways, where's the safest place to put my CPU on? I created a thread the other day about the Thermal Paste. Now I wanna reapply the Thermal Paste, but I don't know where to put the CPU while I clean the old Paste off.
Many thanks in advance.
That's not the case. I assume if I could even hear it once I don't need to have a sound card.
Wouldn't I destroy the pins or something? I've heard those pins are really fragile.
About that...
What about my GPU's bag? Can I use it without ESD or something?
Yeah, that's what I meant. And yeah, I'm assuming that ASUS 6870 DirectCU comes with a anti-static bag.
What exactly is foam? (Google does not help me this time.) I don't live in a English speaking country, so yeah.
Any help on the speakers? :/
Do not.
Static will murder it.
Volume down, mute, and volume up.
In that order from left to right.
Going to Logitech website now. Mai internetz ish sloow.
Some people are actually gullible enough or not technically savvy enough to get that. Watch what you say
Fortunately I do my research. :cool.gif:
Problem is, I can't find any lint-free cloth. So I'm going to use alcohol swabs and q-tips/cotton buds.
Qtips(see below post) work also if the paste isn't thick like arctic silver.As for the pins, you can always bend them back but yeah, I wouldn't take the risk. :tongue.gif:
MAKE SURE IT IS AT THE ABSOLUTE LEAST 70% ALCOHOL! (Preferably 90%, 91% or 99%)
Yes indeed I was.
Blame my former 'boss' when I interned at a networking/pc shop. He would always call them qtips, and qtips "swabs", I didn't know what they were actually called.
(Speaking of him, he always used to hold down pause|break when shutting down PCs and servers, I'm not quite sure why....)
It's an acquired skill.
A VERY acquired skill.
(As in save yourself the trouble.)
I insert the USB into another USB Port, and it worked.
For the CPU, I cleaned the old paste and reapply the new one. I just put a grain of paste on the center of the CPU and just install the fan. I wiggle it a bit. So, did I did it right? If i didn't I'll have to reclean and reapply.
My Heart was beating so fast when I take my CPU out. I'm afraid that I might f*ck it up somehow. :tongue.gif:
What's the CPU Benchmarking tool that in one of the newegg tutorials uses? He says that after the paste is applied you should run a stress test to make the CPU temp sky high. (Or something like that)
I'll have to reapply tomorrow.
Sometimes USB ports do that, especially ones in the front.
USB ports are prone to dying out of random, or just not working for a week then working again.
Some just don't like higher voltage things being plugged into them.
Yes, I did. It's 70% Alcohol Swabs. So I bet you can't imagine how hard is it for me to clean the thing off.
I must've applied it wrong. I put a grain of paste on the middle of the CPU and just slap the heatsink on it. I have no idea how to really do it. Can I put my hand in a plastic bag and do it? Or should I use something else?
Here is an instructional video that might be of help:
Do not spread, put a small bit down press down very hard, twist a little, then clamp it into place. If it's squeezing out the side you put too much on.