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Nov 11, 2009 | 01:57 PM

#136

Jmeyer1990

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Ok, it's called Aus PC Probe, it came with the motherboard.

My MB is at 21 degrees Celsius, CPU is at 27 degrees Celsius, and the CPU fan is running at a nice 1445 RPM. 2000 is its max I believe.

Nov 11, 2009 | 03:02 PM

#137

Jmeyer1990

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Blah, Asus PC Probe, not Aus. Sorry about that.

Oh, another bit of software you might like is Called Sisoftware Sandra (Sisoft Sandra) I'll have to browse the web for the proper program, for their website is not user friendly anymore.

Anything you've ever wanted to know about your computer, can be answered by this program.

Nov 11, 2009 | 03:51 PM

#138

Jmeyer1990

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Ok, I am hoping to get the oil changed this week, I can't bring myself to get the Motorcraft filter, so should I go with K&N or (please say no) Fram?

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:08 PM

#139

Bern_F150_4x4

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmeyer1990

I can't bring myself to get the Motorcraft filter

Something wrong with a Motorcraft filter? K&N is good but big $$. Definitely not Fram!

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:14 PM

#140

greyghost85

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From: Lebanon

watts rong wid fram?

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:26 PM

#141

Bdox

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From: Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Purolator...

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:40 PM

#142

Jmeyer1990

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I've heard really bad things about Fram filters, and I've experienced bad things with them. The Motorcraft thing, I don't buy things for my car that have anything spanish on them, (and I don't want to order it from the zone, the clover, or the big helmet (aka napa))

Nov 11, 2009 | 06:48 PM

#143

Bern_F150_4x4

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From: Maryland

I've had two Fram Extra Guard filters with anti-drain-back valve issues that caused the motor to knock on start up (different vehicles). If you Google "oil filter study" you will come across this Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources which has some very interesting info in it; there's a reason those Fram Extra Guard filters are dirt cheap at Wally World... From personal observation, it seems that my oil stays cleaner longer running the Motorcraft (not scientific but it makes me feel better...) The only thing I do like about the Fram is the grippy coating on the top of the filter housing. BTW, Motorcraft filters were made by Purolator (still??).

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Nov 11, 2009 | 07:06 PM

#144

jeramy

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From: Arkoma,Oklahoma

wix, purolator, or microgaurd.

the name brands of both motorcraft and ac delco are good filters too.

but you couldn't pay me to run a fram filter on my vehicles

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:48 PM

#145

bill11012

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From: Texas

[QUOTE=Jmeyer1990;8130650]Step 1, Open Computer.

Step 2, Unpack Soundcard. (this is an old one I had laying around the room)

Step 3, Install into PCI slot as show, you can't go wrong here

Next, close it up, start up, and install any drivers provided.

Btw, no matter what I do, I can't get the darn wire mess taken care of :/
Before...
[/B]After

thanks josh. I have sound on the mother board right know, does that change anything?

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:52 PM

#146

bill11012

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by greyghost85

watts rong wid fram?

It does not meet fords minimum spec for one thing.

Nov 11, 2009 | 08:54 PM

#147

Jmeyer1990

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Mine is built in right now also, it makes no difference as long as you have free PCI slots, (the white things) and space.

Nov 11, 2009 | 09:44 PM

#148

bill11012

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From: Texas

what PCI sound card should I run for gaming?
Is there a great brand for them, like Nvidia is for vid cards?

Thanks, I really appreciate the help.

Nov 11, 2009 | 09:55 PM

#149

Jmeyer1990

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Creative Labs Sound blaster has never given me any problems.

CompUSA.com | 70SB079000000 | Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

That one is not too bad of a deal, and it's the proper form of PCI that you will need.

Nov 11, 2009 | 10:06 PM

#150

bill11012

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From: Texas

I put new tires on my p71 cvpi today.

Now it is glued to the road again.

I am going to have to overhaul the motor, the compression is down to about 85 and the 0-60 times are about 11 seconds. It will still hit 130, but it used to hit 150.

Of course, the nice thing is it does not kill back tires with the motor sick.

I will have to do that and put the 5 speed swap off again.