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this thread sucks when you dont have a computer 
RIPthis thread sucks when you dont have a computer![]()
Honestly right now, the AMD cpus are currently better in most cases than the Intel ones, not only in terms of performance but also in terms of power efficiency. One reason more cores aren't always beneficial is simply due to lack of proper optimization in programs and games to take advantage of higher core counts, this is especially true on older programs and games. Some programs benefit from faster cores moreso than more cores. It really comes down to usage and future proofing in getting more cores. You basically get what's best for your particular usage, what's the best deal at the moment, and how long you plan on keeping the computer without upgrading it.Congrats on your diagnosis, must be a great feeling to finally get to the bottom of it. Computers can be frustrating like that. Hence why I've not owned one for a decade. Still would like to build my own one day but a look at pcpartpicker, whilst they make it easy to pick parts that are compatible, I've no idea really what parts I want. For eg, what's the point of i7 when some i5's are better? Why i9 over a top end (and again) i5 isn't best? Why do more threads and cores not matter as much? What's the point if everything can almost be over locked anyway? Lmao
You built it yourself? I stopped building my own pc because something always gors wrong like this.I've been chasing a computer gremlin for months, and I think I finally caught the sucker.
I've been having random crashes and freezes for months, and nailing down what the cause was has been extremely difficult. My CPU, memory controller, and GPU all overclocked, and my memory had stability issues with its XMP profile, so I threw extra voltage on it to maintain stability.
The crashes were so unpredictable that I couldn't get repeatable results to test variables. The computer would sometimes go days without crashing, or even weeks. So I started just dialing back overclocks one by one, and going days to weeks between changing variables. First I reset my CPU. Still got crashes. Then I reset my GPU. Still got crashes. Then I stepped back my RAM to 3200mhz. Still got crashes. Then I set my RAM to factory 2100mhz or whatever. Still got crashes. Then I turned PSU's eco mode off. And sure enough! Still got crashes!
Then randomly browsing Youtube, I saw a video of a guy just talking about various memory kits. He made mention of the fact that you shouldn't buy 2 2x8GB kits, but rather you should buy a single 4x8GB memory kit, as there's no guarantee the two kits will work together, even if they're exactly the same spec with the same DRAM chips. Kinda felt like a long shot, but I kicked half my RAM out of my system, and it seems to have fixed the issue. Even with default memory voltage I have no issue with stability hitting the rated 3600mhz.
I had first ran into that memory voltage issue running a prime95 torture test. With the default voltage, the various workers would drop out, even with the CPU at stock speed, and by increasing the voltage I got that particular error to stop. My system hadn't crashed or froze, either before or after adjusting voltage, so I figured that wouldn't be a symptom of bad memory. I figured if memory were the issue, BSODs would be the most telling sign.
So long story short, don't buy two separate kits of memory if you're going to fill all your DIMM slots, just buy a single 4x kit. And don't think you're just going to drop in more memory in the future; it doesn't work that way.
So if anyone wants to buy a 2x8GB kit of Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600mhz, lemme know. I'd do $60 shipped (New they're $85).
You built it yourself? I stopped building my own pc because something always gors wrong like this.
Lol same hereI did, and that's been my experience, too. But I'm stupid and stubborn so I keep diving back in. Hah.
I get major OCD when there's a bug. I will keep at it until I fix it. This is why I won't get into building one. I'd like to avoid such scenario for my sanity.I did, and that's been my experience, too. But I'm stupid and stubborn so I keep diving back in. Hah.
Does that mean you're thinking of selling PC#1?I paid more than 2000 euros for this and finally I stopped playing games...
I've gotten my 5950X to 5021MHz for very short bursts during 3dMark runs. I use the Kraken X63, so it's possible that it ekes out just a LITTLE BIT more cooling efficiency to allow the CPU slightly more push than yours, but seriously... who could REALLY tell the difference? So I think you're well within expected tolerances.Just upgraded to a Ryzen 5950x. I really missed seeing so many threads in my task manager. Hah....
I'm super pleased with it. I'm running with PBO enabled, so I get around 4.1-4.4ghz on all cores, with AVX workloads keeping it sustained at about 3.8Ghz. I've seen some chips are able to boost a single core over 5Ghz, but the highest I've seen is 4.9Ghz (boohoo).
I find myself really impressed by how cool this runs with my Noctua NH-U14S. I was a little worried it might not be up to the task, since my Ryzen 3600 OC'd to 4Ghz still ran fairly warm with it, but the 5950x runs cooler even with PBO. It obviously doesn't run as cool as my old Threadripper 2950x did, but that chip had a lot of surface area to disperse heat, so it would have been unrealistic to expect better from the 5950x.