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#5539030 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:16 PM
Hey i have a couple of question, getting the 3200Mhz memory 2 kit of 16, will it be stable enough or those results works with just 2 dimms?
Any ddr4 is fine or should i aim for the `ryzen support` noted in some shops?
I really don't want to give brand specific recommendation, but allow me to suggest the GSkill FlareX. These have been properly tested and simply always seem to work 100% and are amazingly stable. When using two DIMMs make sure you use the lowest DIMM slot and then the 3rd (look at some of the photos in our reviews)
Hey i have a couple of question, getting the 3200Mhz memory 2 kit of 16, will it be stable enough or those results works with just 2 dimms?
Any ddr4 is fine or should i aim for the `ryzen support` noted in some shops?
I really don't want to give brand specific recommendation, but allow me to suggest the GSkill FlareX. These have been properly tested and simply always seem to work 100% and are amazingly stable. When using two DIMMs make sure you use the lowest DIMM slot and then the 3rd (look at some of the photos in our reviews)
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#5539033 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:23 PM
Why is Time Spy used as gaming benchmark ? it has like inverted scores compared to actual games, it couldn't be more wrong
Why is Time Spy used as gaming benchmark ? it has like inverted scores compared to actual games, it couldn't be more wrong
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#5539035 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:26 PM
Because if we would not include it, somebody else will ask; "why is time spy not included?".
;-)
Why is Time Spy used as gaming benchmark ?
Because if we would not include it, somebody else will ask; "why is time spy not included?".
;-)
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#5539036 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:29 PM
Ryzen 1 already had QVL 3400Mhz memory on the ASRock boards. How far do we think its going to go? I think we might be seeing 3800mhz personally but thats based off nothing.
Ryzen 1 already had QVL 3400Mhz memory on the ASRock boards. How far do we think its going to go? I think we might be seeing 3800mhz personally but thats based off nothing.
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#5539038 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:37 PM
I got 2x G.SKILL 16GB KIT DDR4 3600MHz CL16 Trident Z.
I'll be happy if I can hit 3200MHz w/ 4 sticks. G.SKILL memories have quite good track record w/ Ryzen.
And My target is ASRock X470 Taichi. If that ever comes. Backup is MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON AC.
But there are things about this MSI I do not like. Too many features I do not need which may have negative effect on performance.
Ryzen 1 already had QVL 3400Mhz memory on the ASRock boards. How far do we think its going to go? I think we might be seeing 3800mhz personally but thats based off nothing.
I got 2x G.SKILL 16GB KIT DDR4 3600MHz CL16 Trident Z.
I'll be happy if I can hit 3200MHz w/ 4 sticks. G.SKILL memories have quite good track record w/ Ryzen.
And My target is ASRock X470 Taichi. If that ever comes. Backup is MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON AC.
But there are things about this MSI I do not like. Too many features I do not need which may have negative effect on performance.
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#5539039 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:37 PM
Nice review! And nice to see AMD back on top on the CPU front. Even in gaming, the differences are not that great vs 8700k. Non-issue for high res gaming. Overall a killer chip at a killer price. Quite refreshing to see poor, cash-strapped AMD taking on Intel with its multi-billion $ R&D budget and handing their ass to them on a plate
. Just wish they could do the same to Nvidia on the GPU front. Then it would be back to the good old days of intense rivalry and price wars and more interesting times.
Nice review! And nice to see AMD back on top on the CPU front. Even in gaming, the differences are not that great vs 8700k. Non-issue for high res gaming. Overall a killer chip at a killer price. Quite refreshing to see poor, cash-strapped AMD taking on Intel with its multi-billion $ R&D budget and handing their ass to them on a plate
. Just wish they could do the same to Nvidia on the GPU front. Then it would be back to the good old days of intense rivalry and price wars and more interesting times.
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#5539040 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:38 PM
Looks promising. Nealy matching the 7900X in performance. Not sure how intel can continue to justify their pricing...
Looks promising. Nealy matching the 7900X in performance. Not sure how intel can continue to justify their pricing...
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#5539041 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:42 PM
Hilbert,
page 30, Conclusion
Value for money, Cents per CB chart:
You are using old EU prices for Coffee Lake (8700k = 389 euro, $420), while using current US prices for Zen+ (2700X = $329)
Hilbert,
page 30, Conclusion
Value for money, Cents per CB chart:
You are using old EU prices for Coffee Lake (8700k = 389 euro, $420), while using current US prices for Zen+ (2700X = $329)
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#5539042 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:42 PM
Looks good, but I will wait for the price to drop.
Looks good, but I will wait for the price to drop.
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#5539043 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:44 PM
On intel's side?
Looks good, but I will wait for the price to drop.
On intel's side?
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#5539044 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:46 PM
Nice. If some samples can hit 4500Ghz and have more friendly time with RAM I would consider change my 1700 4.1Ghz with 3200 RAM to 2700. (or X)
Nice. If some samples can hit 4500Ghz and have more friendly time with RAM I would consider change my 1700 4.1Ghz with 3200 RAM to 2700. (or X)
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#5539045 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:46 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if the Ryzen 2700x @ 4.4GHz beats the intel at minimum FPS with their quad and hexa-core procs in most games. It might need RAM speeds around 3500MHz for it. But I remember a dude on a forum with a Ryzen 1800x @ 4,1GHz and 3500Mhz RAM that showed that it was already the case with some games. Better(higher) low fps
I wouldn't be surprised if the Ryzen 2700x @ 4.4GHz beats the intel at minimum FPS with their quad and hexa-core procs in most games. It might need RAM speeds around 3500MHz for it. But I remember a dude on a forum with a Ryzen 1800x @ 4,1GHz and 3500Mhz RAM that showed that it was already the case with some games. Better(higher) low fps
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#5539046 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:46 PM
I was thinking of getting the 2700X, but it needs to drop 50 bucks before I consider it.
On intel's side?
I was thinking of getting the 2700X, but it needs to drop 50 bucks before I consider it.
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#5539048 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:48 PM
No my question was more about if 4 DIMMS ( 8 x 4 in 2 kits of 16 ) are as good as only 2 Dimms for speed.
I was waiting a review for the new computer and i am here itchy to buy.
No my question was more about if 4 DIMMS ( 8 x 4 in 2 kits of 16 ) are as good as only 2 Dimms for speed.
I was waiting a review for the new computer and i am here itchy to buy.
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HH, apologies if I missed it in the review but do your Intel results include the latest Meltdown & Spectre patches for Win10 (April)?
Especially on the gaming side, there is something fishy when you compare to AnandTech review. Would seem Intel was hit very hard with those fixes. Maybe AT got it wrong somewhere but, if not, it would be of huge consequences.
Thanks!
I had the same question. If not any chance Hilbert you could redo a test(or a subset) of one of the later Intel CPU's and just see what it looks like?