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MileageMayVary wrote:This sounds exactly like what I did this weekend.
OptimumSlinky wrote:MileageMayVary wrote:This sounds exactly like what I did this weekend.
And? Any noticeable jump in feel from the i7-860 to the Ryzen 5?
MileageMayVary wrote:OptimumSlinky wrote:MileageMayVary wrote:This sounds exactly like what I did this weekend.
And? Any noticeable jump in feel from the i7-860 to the Ryzen 5?
Of all things, the first thing I noticed was how much quicker web pages loaded.
OptimumSlinky wrote:Ha! Of all things!
MileageMayVary wrote:... Raid graphics ...
just brew it! wrote:MileageMayVary wrote:... Raid graphics ...
Does it make me weird that when I first skimmed this post, I thought of the other meaning of RAID (as in, a RAID array)?
I suppose multi-head monitor configurations could be considered RAID-0 for displays...
MileageMayVary wrote:just brew it! wrote:MileageMayVary wrote:... Raid graphics ...
Does it make me weird that when I first skimmed this post, I thought of the other meaning of RAID (as in, a RAID array)?
I suppose multi-head monitor configurations could be considered RAID-0 for displays...
Well, given that my GPU has 1x DP 1x HDMI and 1xDVI, I run the 1440 off of HDMI and daisy chain the 1080s off of the DP. Close enough for Monitor RAID?
OptimumSlinky wrote:GIGABYTE AORUS GA-AX370-Gaming K7 - $209
astrotech66 wrote:You may want to consider the G. Skill Flare X memory instead of the Trident Z. The Flare X has been certified to run on the new AMD platform. I'm not sure about how well the Trident Z works. I had some Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 that didn't work very well on my X370 board, only running at DDR4 2133. When I would try to enable the built in profile, my board wouldn't even POST. I got some of the Flare X with the same specs that you listed and it's running fine at DDR4 3200 using the built in profile. It's a little more pricey than the Trident Z, but it could save you some aggravation.
Here's the link to what I got:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232530&cm_re=g._skill_flare_x-_-20-232-530-_-Product
End User wrote:OptimumSlinky wrote:GIGABYTE AORUS GA-AX370-Gaming K7 - $209
Good choice. I've very happy with my GA-AX370-Gaming K5.
blahsaysblah wrote:Dont forget to add in cost for a decent UPS. I cant count the number of brownouts/blackouts my PCs have gone through over the years and plain surges(make sure to go into menus and set the UPS to most aggressive protection/switch to battery mode for low/high voltage). I think that's the number one item for longevity besides luck.
southrncomfortjm wrote:If you want another 7 year processor, spend the money and get the 1700X. Save the money from going a step down on the motherboard and the PSU. 750W is a lot for a system with just a 960. 600 watt gold or titanium should be just fine.
blahsaysblah wrote:Well, i can tell you my i3-6300(2c/4t at 3.8Ghz) [edit: with GTX 1060 6GB, 2x16GB 2133 RAM] has score of 52 min, 66 avg and 85 max fps in the new Superposition benchmark for 1080p medium default settings with Win 10 at Creators update level. Was planning to upgrade to i7-7700k, got it w/Z170 board, but its just too capable for my VMs, gaming and work.
A GTX 1060 6GB uses around 120 Watts under torture, i7-7700k about same with slight OC. A 450Watt PS is overkill for most any single GPU PCs. (1080 ti is 250W under torture) (Of course those 15W 3.5" HDDs do add up,...)
I would personally go with a cheap i3-7300(4.0Ghz, 4MB cache) ($150 + $125 MB) build that i would not feel guilty replacing in 2-3 years. It will be FULLY capable machine for next 2-3 years, at least if you are happy with good 1080p@60.
If you want 6-8 years, 1080p@120+, 1440p/4k,.. different story. I would only go i7k with not crazy OC, its faster single thread performance, that will add a year or two at systems end of life versus a slower Ryzen if you truly want it to last 6-8 years. I moved from 8 year Q6600 (OC to 3.0Ghz from start) to the i3/z170 with intention to move to i7-7700k. The weakest link is single thread tasks, and that will show its age first... For my Q6600 that was regularly Windows Update doing its regular virus definition update/check. One core pegged at 25%, rest sitting idle, taking its sweet time... (Plus it didnt have instructions for new hypervisors, real reason i upgraded.)
blahsaysblah wrote:More than $150 on MB is just utter waste for average/good build. Just read the reviews. Plenty of very capable $80+ MBs.
blahsaysblah wrote:You want an 8 year build, most folks would choose the goliath.
End User wrote:blahsaysblah wrote:More than $150 on MB is just utter waste for average/good build. Just read the reviews. Plenty of very capable $80+ MBs.
If I followed your logic by getting a $84 GA-AB350M-HD3 over a $170 GA-AX370-Gaming K5 I'd be missing out on an Intel nic, Type-C, SLI support, and a ton of USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. That $84 would have been a total waste of money.
Vhalidictes wrote:The only practical difference is the Type-C port, which is still rolling out today, as in not even all brand-new phones use it yet. Besides phones, what uses Type-C? Anything?
End User wrote:Vhalidictes wrote:The only practical difference is the Type-C port, which is still rolling out today, as in not even all brand-new phones use it yet. Besides phones, what uses Type-C? Anything?
My 38UC99-W.
Vhalidictes wrote:End User wrote:Vhalidictes wrote:The only practical difference is the Type-C port, which is still rolling out today, as in not even all brand-new phones use it yet. Besides phones, what uses Type-C? Anything?
My 38UC99-W.
I don't know that I'd even admit to owning that.
Well, considering the outlandish cost
Vhalidictes wrote:The Bluetooth speakers are an even bigger mystery... if you wanted wireless lossy degraded sound, why would it be located on the monitor?
End User wrote:Worth
every
penny.
Vhalidictes wrote:End User wrote:Worth
every
penny.
I bought this the other day. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3FA5MR4432
Completely beautiful. You could buy 6 of them and make a curved wall for LESS money than your (very nice) monitor. Or six of the 27" version for the same money if size is important.
EDIT: I'm a sucker for VA panels though. IPS has the advantage but... that glow...