Robborboy

3 times is irrelevant to the x3D monicker though. Sure it is a happy coincidence. But it has no bearing on the name. Even if it is 5 time the cache, it would still be x3D.

What’s with these new amd chips with the X3D in the name?

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Robborboy@reddit

....wat x3D means the cache is stacked instead of side by side. As in the cache is 3D. This allows the CPU to access the cache *much* quicker than than traditional, flat, cashes.

I need a high performance pc that stays completely silent because any noise triggers my partners severe anxiety

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Robborboy@reddit

For real. According to PC Partpicker mine is roughly 2600USD. With *only* the RAM adjusted back down to the price I originally paid, it would be closer to 1800USD. Shit has gotten insane.

mobo showing number 04 instead of booting, what should I do?

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Robborboy@reddit

>using ChatGPT You know ChatGPT just reads shit online, factual or not, and spits out an answer. Right?

Is 16GB of vram not enough? And a question about the monitor (1080р/60Hz => 1440p/144Hz)

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Robborboy@reddit

12GB VRAM was plenty for me in my 7700xt. Got a 9070xt with 16 and it just feels more future proof, the card itself being faster notwithstanding.

Are internal PSU monitors better than the external power brick ones?

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External power supply is better in that if/when the PSU dies, you simply buy a new one instead of gutting or replacing your monitor. They can also be quieter depending on the cooling solution it uses because you cna out the brick somewhere that's not in your face like the monitor is.

What do you think of my build?

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Robborboy@reddit

Because the CPU only supports up to DDR4 and pricing is ass would be my guess.

building PC is such anticlimax

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Robborboy@reddit

Sounds like you set yourself for disappointment. Upgrades should be done for a specific reason, not just because they can be. If you have that reason, and solve it by your build or upgrade, it is great. I just upgraded to a 9070xt and it is as magical as when I originally built the PC last year.

ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT vs ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GIGABYTE Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT. Which one is the best?

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Robborboy@reddit

This is wild to look at. The Steel Legend suggest more PSU than the Prime despite having less PSU cables attached to it.

Does anyone work in or for a data center and knows the prices at which they buy RAM modules? I'm very curious as to how much 32gb costs for them, vs for the rest of us plebes. Is it cheaper or is it the same price?

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Robborboy@reddit

Worth noting that Samsung is also competing with itself for RAM with internal departments being denied requests because it is going to other companies instead.

In a large case with an air-cooled CPU, what is your idea of 'optimal airflow'

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Robborboy@reddit

More intakes than exhaust. By one fan would be plenty. It will keep dust out for the build via positively pressurizing the cavity.

Does motherboards come without a manual these days?

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Robborboy@reddit

It wasn't big, my my B650M Aorus Elite AX Ice came with one.

Why are Intel CPUs less common nowadays?

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Robborboy@reddit

That's because the issue was with a single OEM, ASRock, not AMD.

US chipmaking nears death: Intel warns it may give up on cutting-edge chips

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Robborboy@reddit

Already has been. If you're a Gundam fan, they're Anahem Electronics of CPUs.

Does RAM CL number actually matter

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Robborboy@reddit

You right. I didn't think enough.

Does RAM CL number actually matter

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Robborboy@reddit

I'm using 4 sticks of 16gb, CL30@6000. Can't say I've ran in to anything that makes me go "Golly, I sure wish I had gotten CL36. Geewizz" I mainly game and do some video rendering and modeling for 3d prints.

When did it get so expensive?

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Robborboy@reddit

I'm not taking responsibility. Not owned Nivida since the GT750TI.

Will there be any negative impacts in using all 4 dimm slots for gaming?

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Robborboy@reddit

It'll vary. Some mobos have issues with 4 DIMMs, some do not. I'm using a Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX ICE with 4 DIMS of 16GB, and getting the 6000 I should be.

Which type of cooling system gets less animal fur into pcs?

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Robborboy@reddit

Neither. Main thing to do would be positive pressure. More fans pulling in, than blowing out. Then mesh filters on your intake fans.

How long would you keep a PSU for?

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Robborboy@reddit

I mean, I only replaced my last one of 12 years because I was doing a new build.

Air India Flight 171 Crash

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Robborboy@reddit

Can RAT be deployed while turbines are still firing? Possible they may have enabled it in a panic when it was needed? Or are there safeties to prevent such a thing?

Air India Flight 171 Crash

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Fucking good pilots those. Be safe with the lives you're in the care of. Likely had days of paperwork to fill out for grounding the flight to boot.

Is the 5800x3d still a quality gaming processor today?

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Robborboy@reddit

If only we could get stand alone spin offs of things like NotD. That shit was my jam. Closest is CoD Zombies I guess, but not really the same scale and threat.

Is the 5800x3d still a quality gaming processor today?

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Robborboy@reddit

Damn. Didn't realize any x3Ds were outta print. That's wild.

First build after 12 years a 4690K

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Robborboy@reddit (OP)

Sorry about the delayed response. Night and day difference. The 7700XT was tied to both the 4690k and the 9800x3D Couple of ny examples: Helldivers 2 went from a pretty playable experience. 1080p, 60fps. Doing 1440p 120 now. Stalker 2 was flat out unplayable, and now I have a smooth 60fps at 1440p. Kinda bummed I already finished it on the Series X lol. VR is another place I noticed some improvement, despite it typically being GPU bound. VTOL VR for example went from 50-60fps on the ground to pretty much solid 72. I don't have a measurement for Contractors VR, but I do know some of the busy modded maps like Star Wars Battlefront, Halo, and Warhammer gave me *noticeable drops*, which are all gone now. Same with hitches. I will say most uplifting will likely be on CPU-heavy, flat games. Though if your GPU is better than mine, easy to do, you may notice even more.

Would the 7800x3d be the next best option for the 9070XT if the 9800x3d is not available or overpriced?

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Robborboy@reddit

Watch Newegg. I was in the same boat. Then saw one come in at MSRP and pulled the trigger. Otherwise, yea the 7800x3D will still be great for ya.

Low FPS on games like Marvel Rivals and Fortnite at lowest settings.

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Robborboy@reddit

Worth mentioning that GPU -> iGPU passthrough is a thing nowadays.

Why is the GPU market so bad this time?

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Robborboy@reddit

While I do follow the news, also this. Last PC I built was 11 years old by the time I built my new ones a couple months ago. I had to do a solid month of research to get reoriented to what was what.

Is 50°C ish cpu idle bad?

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Robborboy@reddit

We were talking about in the summer. But regardless, I'm normally in my my skivvies below 20c. 😂

Is 50°C ish cpu idle bad?

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Robborboy@reddit

I didn't say I thought it was cold. I said it was barely even cold enough for a light throw. The person above me said 25c was cold.

Is 50°C ish cpu idle bad?

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Robborboy@reddit

That's wild. 20c is just barely cold enough for a light throw.

Is 50°C ish cpu idle bad?

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Robborboy@reddit

Do you normally need a blanket in the summer? 🤨

First build after 12 years a 4690K

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Robborboy@reddit (OP)

Bought the GPU last year, new, for $300.

Are logo stickers not a thing anymore?

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Robborboy@reddit

My CPU, RAM, and GPU all came with them.

Why are prices so high?

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Robborboy@reddit

That depends on how the companies want to do yes? Like how Sony raised prices for PS5 *outside* of the US.

Figures Dam it No more HYTE in US

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Robborboy@reddit

First time I'm hearing of this brand of case. But sucks all the same.

For gaming at 1440p@144hz, which is the better and more feasible choice between 7600X and 7800X3D? Already have a 4070Ti

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Robborboy@reddit

I wouldn't pay double. I mated a 7700XT with my 9800x3D. Been nice.

What is an affordable upgrade option to replace a GTX 1080?

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Robborboy@reddit

Keep an eye out for sales. Got a new 7700xt last year for $300.

I accidentally put thermal paste into my ram slot

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Robborboy@reddit

Toothpick and 90% isopropyl.

Is it unheard of to spend more on the monitor than the gpu?

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Robborboy@reddit

Monitor size *and* distance away.

How much have you spent on your setup, in total?

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Robborboy@reddit

$479.99, 9800x3d $309.99, XFX 7700XT Qick 319 $200, 64GB RAM $90, Fractal Pop Mini Air $219, Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX $119, MSI MAG E250 $70, LG MDdisc/DVD/BD/CD Read/Writer Reused the $100 ThermalTake Toughpower 750w Gold PSU from my last build. Also reused my $150 of SSDs from the last build too. So if you include the reused parts, $1737.98. But man did it not feel like that much given I bought the parts over a time span of a year and a half.

DISCUSSION: Are we past the point of diminishing returns in consumer PC Upgrades?

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Robborboy@reddit

That checks out. Wound up going with gas for mine because I can't install an outlet where I live currently.

DISCUSSION: Are we past the point of diminishing returns in consumer PC Upgrades?

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Robborboy@reddit

240v/40amp PCs inbound. People gonna be running their PC out of their laundry rooms.

GPU Thermal Pads?

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Robborboy@reddit (OP)

You bringing up machinist blocks reminds me I do have some blade-type feeler gauges used for the valves on my motorcycle... Not wanting to reuse the old pads is pretty much my whole hang up. Just in case I just happen to play something in the next couple days lol. Didn't think about an owners forum for it. That's a good call. Thank you!

GPU Thermal Pads?

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Robborboy@reddit (OP)

Oh yea, not the core. I have time Thermal Grizzly Kyronaut for that And yea, memory for sure. Can see well enough to tell if any VRMs are interfacing with the heatsink or not. Last time used thermal pads/puddy was probably back on an old ass ATI for passively cooling something lol. When you say measure, is there a practical way to do so? I'd imagine their thickness would be stretched out from removing the heatsink but I could easily be wrong. A caliper maybe?

9800x3d

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Robborboy@reddit

I'm using a Gigabyte B650M. The Aorus Elite AX ICE. No problems thus far.