MSI 790fx-gd70 power supply

Hi im building a computer for gaming and for watching movies but I need to know what power supply I need with this build her is the goodies i will be putting in this build
MSI 790fx-gd70
cooler master hyper N520 cpu cooler
AMD 955 3.2 ghz cpu
Lite on dvd rom
2 320 gb sata hard drives
4 ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics cards
windows 7 64 bit
Antec 900 case
8 giggs ram
Thanks Scruff

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4 ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics cards
Bloody hell, you planning on playing games at full settings on a 50" plasma?
You might want to be looking at a Corsiar TX850:
http://www.corsair.com/products/tx/default.aspx

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How to set 1600 timmings on MSI 790FX-GD70

This is how and these are the settings that I use to achieve stable 1600 timings on my OZC Black Edition Ram using the MSI 790FX-GD70 board.
OCZ AMD Black Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK timmings CL 8 8-8-8-24 1.65volts
Restart computer, Boot into BIOS by pressing "delete" until you see the screen say it is going into the bios. When changing settings in bios use the plus and minus key to make changes.
Select Cell Menu, this is the memory menu where you will adjust most of the timings for your memory
Go into Advanced Dram
Set the following timings settings for your RAM When selecting both you have to scroll down the page and set the same timings for the other dimm. So you are setting one set for one RAM and one for the other.
In the picture I have it set for 2T but I use 1T, 1T is faster but I am showing you the default spec settings of the ram, once complete hit esc and back to the cell menu
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I would like to point out that I have my CPU overclocked so that is why I have turned the cool n quiet off. You will also note that some of my numbers are not set at 2400 and that they are a little bit above what I have wrote. This is caused by me trying to get a little more out of my CPU overclock. These settings and multipliers interact with each other so if I set a multiplier at 12 and it shows 2400 but then go and set the FSB frequency a little higher the timing will reflect in the HT link. One note, you can not have your CPU-NB Freq lower then your HT Freq. Just wanted to explain that so you know why my numbers are not exact or a little different from the settings I am showing
Do not replicate my settings for the CPU as they are all different for all systems. I am only showing you the memory settings that you can set from the OCZ 1600 settings that they recommend.
Press escape and hit F10 to save your settings and the computer should post with the timings that we set.
Once you are stable you can then go in and try different settings of your own. Most people will try tighter timings which could relate to 7-8-8-8 or 7-7-8-8 etc. You can experiment once you are stable with the stock 1600 settings.
Your bios should have a User settings section and you can save your settings in their so if you are experimenting and you have to re-boot you can easily load the saved settings that we have done here!
If you mess things us and have to reset the cmos you unplug the maching, wait at least 1 minute and then press the cmos button. Plug machine back in turn power supply back on and the computer will tell you it has an error and to press F1. Press F1 and set the clock, then go into user settings and load the settings that we did here. If at anytime you want the original settings go into bios and select optimised settings and it will load the best settings that it uses to operate. Note that your overclocks and your ram will go back to default settings and any bios settings that you did manually will be gone until you reload them in user settings. If you update your boos, user settings are lost and you would manually have to set the timings again like we did here.
Many ways to go about this and this is the way that I use. I am not saying it is the only way or the best but it does work. I am using stock volts on the CPU and recommended volts for the memory and to raise the NB Freq. Constructive comments are very welcome.

Memory Advise for MSI 790FX-GD70

Whoever may help,
Hi all, i'm trying to build a computer, i have all except the memories, im intent to go to 8GB DDR3 1333mhz but i dont know which brand/memory is compatible for this board. if anyone could help me in this i would appreciated.
Thank you.
my system spec is:
MSI 790FX-GD70
Phenom II X4 Quad-core 910 2.6GHz Processor
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro
Antec TP-750 750W Continuous power
Antec Twelve Hundred with extra cooling fan tricool
SAPPHIRE 100243-1GTXSR Radeon HD 4870 1GB
LITE-ON Black 22X DVD+R SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB SATA 2x order

Main Memory
• Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2133* (OC) SDRAM, 16GB Max
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1740
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but i dont know which brand/memory is compatible for this board.
That most depend of the CPU used, since memory controller is there.
You can see memory test report here ==> http://global.msi.eu/uploads/test_report/TR10_1740.pdf

MSI 790FX-GD70 Random Freezes

Hi I need help. My pc which I bought yesterday randomly freezes from time to time and I don't know why. It started freezing yesterday. I tried changing my memory voltage from auto to 1.5 then to 1.65 still the same. Sometimes when it freezes I hear a nonstop beep sometimes the last sound output just gets repeated nonstop. It doesn't matter what I do, whether the PC is idle or if I'm playing games, it freezes. When I play games I can play for an hour or 2. Here's my specs.
AMD Phenom II X4 955BE 3.2ghz
MSI 790FX-GD70
BIOS ver. 1.1
Kingston 2GB DDR3-1333 Module Name: Kingston 99U5403-002.A00LF
250GB Sata Seagate
Newly Installed Windows XP Pro
nVidia Geforce 7600GT
500w Trend PSU
Going to sleep now. I will reply when I get up later thanks in advance.

Hi,
please test each memory module individually @1.6V and see if the problem still occurs.
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500w Trend PSU
Can you please post the exact model name of that PSU and write down the amperage limits (A) for the +12V voltage rail (or each +12V rail, if it has more than one)?
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nVidia Geforce 7600GT
Does this video card have its own 6-Pin +12V Power connector?

MSI 790FX-GD70 Randomly Freezing

Hello,
I have a really strange problem with this card.
I get random freezes usually whilw browsing and I have to reset my computer.
My setup is:
AMD Phenom II 955 X4 BE
MSI 790FX-GD70
Corsair XMS3 4x2GB 1333MHz (there are two sets 2x2GB TW3X4G1333C9A G)
Connect3D Radeon HD 4850 512 MB
Corsair TX 650W PSU
I've checked Memory running Memtest and it's ok.
Any suggestion?

I've already checked that too.
I get 2 messages just after I reset my system.
1st is an Error:
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Event 6008, EventLog
General
The previous system shutdown at 7:26:34 μμ on ‎25/‎3/‎2012 was unexpected.
Log Name: System
Source: EventLog
Event ID: 6008
Level: Error
User: N/A
Op Code:
Logged: ‎25/‎3/‎2012 7:28:42 μμ
Task Category: None
Keywords: Classic
Computer: AMD-955-X4
Details
EventData:
7:26:34 μμ
‎25/‎3/‎2012
974
DC0703000000190013001A0022009C00DC07030 00000190010001A0022009C003C0000003C0000 000000000000000000000000000000000001000 00000000000
Binary data:
In Words
0000: 000307DC 00190000 001A0013 009C0022
0008: 000307DC 00190000 001A0010 009C0022
0010: 0000003C 0000003C 00000000 00000000
0018: 00000000 00000000 00000001 00000000
In Bytes
0000: DC 07 03 00 00 00 19 00 Ü.......
0008: 13 00 1A 00 22 00 9C 00 ....".œ.
0010: DC 07 03 00 00 00 19 00 Ü.......
0018: 10 00 1A 00 22 00 9C 00 ....".œ.
0020: 3C 00 00 00 3C 00 00 00 <...<...
0028: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0030: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0038: 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
2nd is a Critical:
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Event 41, Kernel-Power
General
The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.
Log Name: System
Source: Kernel-Power
Event ID: 41
Level: Critical
User: SYSTEM
Op Code: Info
Logged: ‎25/‎3/‎2012 7:28:34 μμ
Task Category: (63)
Keywords: (2)
Computer: AMD-955-X4
Details
EventData:
BugcheckCode 0
BugcheckParameter1 0x0
BugcheckParameter2 0x0
BugcheckParameter3 0x0
BugcheckParameter4 0x0
SleepInProgress false
PowerButtonTimestamp 0
But these are errors you get if you reset your system using reset button.
They can't help you identify what made system freeze.

How many ATA drives can I install in an MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 motherboard?

I have a MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 motherboard ordered with an AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor to upgrade my current machine.
In my current machine I have two ATA drives. Will I be able to install both of those ATA drives on that MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 motherboard or will it accept only one?
I plan on replacing one of the ATA drives with a SATA drive later, but I'd like to hold off until after Christmas. If not, I'll just have to get by with one drive for a while.
Thanks
John

Quote from: Bas on 29-November-09, 05:41:33
You can always add a ATA controller card to extend it.
How much do you need?
BTW, ATA = Serial-ATA or Parallel-ATA = ATA
There is no such thing as an ATA but or and (E)IDE bus.
Many use the wrong naming including MSI.
OK. Now if I understood Hans correctly, the board has one PATA-connector. To that, I can connect 2 PATA-devices.
Now here is a picture of my device manager:
Can I connect those two Western Digital drives to the PATA connector?
Bear with me. I'm trying to figure this out.

Network problems with MSI 790FX-GD70

Hi All
I have a problem with the onboard network cards.
It only works the first time from cold boot (when the powercable is completly disconnected from the PC, and LAN cable disconnected, turn on PC and then connect LAN cable)
If I shut it it down or restart the computer, then the LAN card disconnects, eg no lights active on either the pc nor the router. But if I do the procedure described above everything works ok again.
Same problem occours with both LAN ports.
My system:
MSI 790FX-GD70
AMD 720BE
4GB Corsair 1600mhz DDR3
2x Asus HD4850 Crossfire
2x Samsung t166 320GB HD
Windows XP SP3
Tried 3 different routers but all with the same error. So everything points towards the motherboard.
Please help.
PearsonDK

Quote from: Fredrik on 09-August-09, 06:19:22
If the LAN-card is disconnected I wonder if the LAN-card is "present" at all. Check Deceive Manager. Please give some PSU info. Problematic booting and falling out devices...
Also, please, what is your BIOS Version? Make sure its 1.4 .
Drivers - have you downloaded the latest ones from MSI's site and installed them for the LAN card?
Man.. is it me, or have there been like 6-7 people coming up with similar LAN issues on this board? I've never known an onboard NIC to have issues.

MSI 790FX-GD70 Overclocking Major Issue

Hi guys, I recently purchased the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition and the MSI 790FX-GD70 motherboard. My current bios version is the v1.1, and it came together with the motherboard.
In Windows, I am easily able to go to from 3.2Ghz to 3.8Ghz by increasing the stock voltage to 1.43V and the multiplier to 18 - 18.5. This is using AMD Overdrive. Stablity tests show everything is good.
After starting windows and implementing these settings into the bios, I realised that whenever I changed the multiplier in the BIOS, (CPU Ratio), the bios ceases to load after restarting, and my monitor shows a 'No Signal' message, which I am guessing that the bios does not even load. I have no problems changing the CPU Voltage or the BUS Speed, but whenever I touch the CPU Ratio, this problem persists.
I believe the default multiplier is 16x. Even when I keep it at 16x, it still gives me this problem.
What is the issue here? Do I require a bios update?

Fish it out, do not use Live Update
>> Use the MSI HQ Forum USB flasher <<

SOLVED:MSI 790FX-GD70 Freezing probelms?

I recently bought the msi 790fx-gd70 board, along with a amd athlon 2 x2 240 cpu, and 1 stick of kingston hyper x ddr3 1600 2gb ram, now my problem is that the computer keeps halting/freezing at random. I may get 10 minutes without a freeze or it may freeze on boot. I know that the cpu is supported, the bios is at v1.4 and according to the cpu support list, that is fine. Now on the other hand the memory isnt, the code for my memory is KHX1600C9D3/2G. Now i have seen that other kingston memory is supported, eg. the KHX1600C9D3K3/2G. Has it somthing to do with my mem been single channel as opposed to dual channel. 1 stick vs 2. i cant work it out, so that why i posted here, in hope that someone could shed some light
My full system specs are as follows.
AMD ATHLON 2 X2 240
KIGSTON HYPER X 2GB DDR3 1600 CL9 DIMM
MSI 790FX-GD70 MOTHERBOARD
RADEON HD3870 512MB GPU
RAPTOR HDD 150GB
CORSAIR HX620W PSU

Ok back again..lol. After changing a few bits of hardware that i could (graphics card, hdd) (Just thought i would try everything possible before rma'n the ram) I was still plauged by the rebooting, but... i was faced with a
" hypertransport sync flood error" at boot. Which threw me rite of course, now after doing a bit of google'n i found a few people have had this problem with certain msi and asus boards. But what does this mean is wrong, does it still indicate a ram issue or is it now a bios/mb issue? Im so close to rma'n the whole lot and going back to my old rig (at least it worked) I will only rma the ram if i am 100% sure it will fix my problem, no point in wasting money if it wont solve anything.

System won't boot properly (MSI 790FX-GD70)

Board - 790FX-GD70
CPU - AMD Phenom II Multi-Core Processor
RAM - 4GB OCZ DDR3 OCZ3G1333LV4G
Video Card - Radeon HD 5770
Power Supply - 750W OCZ Fatality
When I start the comp, the MSI logo appears, then onto the Windows XP loading screen, and when it's supposed to go to the Windows login page my screen goes blank. This only happens when I try to start up Windows normally but I can view everything in Safe Mode.
I'm a huge noob at this so please bear with me. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Did it ever work?

MSI K9N2 Platinum Power Supply Recommendations

Hi, I am looking for a new power supply as my original burned out. Come to find out that since I upgraded my 2gb Corsair RAM to 4gb, it was not enough to supply power to it. *silly me*
My specs:
MSI K9N2 Platinum SLI
AMD64 X2 4000+ 2.81Ghz OC'D
320 GB Seagate SATA ( I plan to purchase and install a new hard drive soon. Probably a 1TB Western Digital drive so will be running 2 Hard drives)
4 GB Corsair DDR2 DHX (Orginally 2GB Corsair DDR2)
EVGA 8800 GT 512MB DDR3
DVD-R/W
My original power supply was a 450 Watts PSU. Now that its burned out, I will need a new one to replace it. I use my computer mainly for gaming, web browsing, etc.
I aim to look at the Corsair PSU brand because it is a very good PSU. Can anyone suggest the amount of watts that I will need?
Thanks in advance.

With the 8800GT, you should have a PSU that's capable of 26A, or 30A if you have many HDD and ODD and PCI cards. The Corsair VX450(33A) would work, but the VX550(41A) would be better(the TX 650 even better). If you're in the USA, NewEgg has the PC P&C after MIR, mail-in-rebates, competitively priced with the Corsairs.
Now, as long as the failed PSU didn't take out any components, the new PSU should serve you well.

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Has anyone attempted to replace the power supply on the MSI Mega 865? Is it ever suggested?
I am currently looking at the following (http://www.tomshardware.com/firstlook/20040720/index.html) as a possibility, but I seem to recall that there is a special connection that is necessary for the HIFI 'always on' functionality.
If you have successfully replaced the power supply, what product did you use?

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Originally posted by Stu Online
the mega psu has extra connectors to supply 12v power while the pc is off, so the cd drive works in hifi mode (i think!)
Interesting, does that mean theres a possibility for modifying an existing PSU so that it also supplys 12V (i wouldnt be able to do this tho, dont know enough about this stuff )

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I want a new power supply for my 651 and after reading these forums I have found out that the only way to get out of the box compatable one is to order from MSI. Of course it isnt on their online store so I am trying to call the US headquarters and pressing 1 for sales. I have been trying for DAYS with no luck, always all operators are busy and the 2 times I kept pressing 1 for over an hour when it was finally answered they just hung up without saying a word. Is there a trick to contacting them or should I be calling someone else?

you're right! that email addy is hard to find!
i suppose you could fill in the online tech support form here:
http://www.msicomputer.com/msiforms/c_problem_desc_form2.asp
and explain that you'd like to purchase a new PSU, maybe they will respond that way

MSI R9 290 Power Supply

I'd like to upgrade my graphics card and I am ready to pull the trigger on this card but I am worried that my older power supply may not support it. I have a 700W power supply but I am concerned that the 12V rail may not supply enough amperage. Here is the power supply I have and thank you for the info:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151031

Hi
Radeon R9-290 - 31A and a 550W psu minimum is required by this GPU.
Your PSU should be able to handle this GPU. It's got 18A per rail, but if you connect 8 pins from each rail (1x8 pin per 1 modular PCIe cable) then it should be alright.

Msi 645e max power supply

im upgrading my power supply and was wondering if a 400watt power supply with do any damage to the motherboard cause im currently using a lower power supply... im not sure what wattage... probably 250watts... but just wondering if a 400watt power supply will kill my motherboard... please reply asap... have to find out quickly my main comp is currently down... thanks... peace...

Wattage is simply a measurement of how much electricity the power supply can provide. The board will not take any more power than it requires, so no damage will result.
You are probably OK, but you really need to determine if the new power supply can supply at least as many amps on the +3.3v, 5v and +12v lines as the old one.

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