Cyrus Updated

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October 7th 2009
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Key Features:
Intel CPU AMD Graphics Custom Paint Job
System Specs:
  • Intel Core2 Duo E4500 2.2GHz @ 3.2GHz (320 FSB x 10)
  • Abit IP35-E
  • Zalman CNPS9500-AT, Akasa/Hiper Case Fans
  • 4x 1GB Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 (800MHz DDR)
  • Powercolor Radeon 5850 1GB
  • 500GB Seagate 7200.11 32MB, 80GB Drive, 250GB Drive, 250GB Lacie Backup drive
  • LG Dual Layer DVD Burner (SATA)
  • DELL SP2309W (2048x1152)
  • Cheiftec Dragon type (modded)
  • Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic, Cyrus One amp, Mission M30i speakers
  • OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 (Converted to workstation = Win7)
Performed Mods:
Removed hard drive/floppy cages. Hard drive cooling in roof. Painted case (needs re-doing). Cable management. Custom made subwoofer.
Iv had this rig for a while, but keep updating parts every now and then and its doing fine. Next bit would be an overhaul of the CPU, motherboard and RAM. Plus maybe a new case.
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7 Comments on Cyrus Updated

#1
pentastar111
What a nice and tidy machine... 8/10 from this guy.
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#2
theorw
7/10
Tidy but can get eve tidier!
Cut some holes for the psu cables...
Also consider upgrading gpu cos that poor 5850 is seriously bottlenecked!
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#4
selway89
I would drill some holes but that will have to wait till xmas when im back at home and i have the equipment (at uni atm).

If i can get a seriously cheap quad that is compatible with my board then i will upgrade it :)

Also PCI-e 1.1 16X should perform on the same level as PCI-e 2.0 8X; at least thats what I think. I havent had chance really to test it properly.

AssCreed maxed out at native 2048x1152 is smooth as butter, so is Dirt which really struggled on ultra at native. Need to get my hands on crysis or the demo and give it a blast!

edit: Also whats a safe voltage for my E4500 CPU? 1.4-1.5V? If so I might give it another go at getting it higher.
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#5
to6ko91
selway89I would drill some holes but that will have to wait till xmas when im back at home and i have the equipment (at uni atm).

If i can get a seriously cheap quad that is compatible with my board then i will upgrade it :)

Also PCI-e 1.1 16X should perform on the same level as PCI-e 2.0 8X; at least thats what I think. I havent had chance really to test it properly.

AssCreed maxed out at native 2048x1152 is smooth as butter, so is Dirt which really struggled on ultra at native. Need to get my hands on crysis or the demo and give it a blast!

edit: Also whats a safe voltage for my E4500 CPU? 1.4-1.5V? If so I might give it another go at getting it higher.
maybe up to 1.65 ...
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#6
selway89
to6ko91maybe up to 1.65 ...
Ta, ill give it ago tomorrow see what temps are like etc. Whats a reasonable load temp or what to avoid over 65?

Just downloaded the crysis demo and at 2048x1152 2xAA all Ultra high settings im getting 20-25fps and up so its smooth to play etc.... oh and looks gorgeous. Mature drivers im sure would help later :)
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#7
to6ko91
selway89Ta, ill give it ago tomorrow see what temps are like etc. Whats a reasonable load temp or what to avoid over 65?

Just downloaded the crysis demo and at 2048x1152 2xAA all Ultra high settings im getting 20-25fps and up so its smooth to play etc.... oh and looks gorgeous. Mature drivers im sure would help later :)
i wouldnt go much above 72 C
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