https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zMb63y
That’s kinda the direction I’m looking at right now. I know GN looked at the Peerless Assassin (non-SE, though that version isn’t available right now) and it looked like it was chart topping, though that was using 5950X overclocked as the powerhouse to test with.
Just one thing to keep in mind, dont count on upgrading the RAM - running 4 sticks of DDR5 is a problem (stability and speed wise) so if you ever think you need more than 32gb id say go stright for it. I made that mistake initially, had to buy 64gb kit and im stuck with my 32 kit but im an edgecase running multiple graphical programs at the same time with too many tabs 
I’ve run into some of the issues with games throwing a fit if they’re not the only ones running with a 2x8GB kit (though very infrequently, and I can’t remember which game… Might have been God of War). Otherwise, OBS, learning DaVinchi Resolve, learning 3D/2D CAD, self teaching coding languages (continuing to work on Python, HTML5, touching on C and C#)… I’m recognizing 16GB is riding the redline, so I’m fairly certain 32GB should be fine.
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I think this is the non SE model? The SE model performs worst than the non SE model and for some reason on AM5 isn’t as good as on the equivalent intel platforms. I personally run a Peerless Assassin SE in my rig though only an Ryzen 5 5600 overclocked. Room ambient is right now for me is like 83 degrees Fahrenheit and my cpu idles at like 37 degrees Celsius and like 63 under cinebench for an hour. Cooler is pretty quiet too but I am rocking like 5 140mm Artic p14 case fans. Thermalright seriously needs to organize their whole entire line up its absolutely confusing.
If you are going to be doing any sort of CAD work, then you want as much RAM as possible. AutoCAD is one of those programs that absolutely chews RAM up once you really start using it.
the GB BIOS back door hole has been patched, so you just need to check if your mobo’s BIOS is running the latest revision.
the GPU problem is more nuanced…it is and isn’t the fault of GB. it isn’t because the end user should have known to put a GPU brace / bracket due to how heavy the cards are getting. it is as GB, like all the other AiB, know these cards are too heavy to hold up on their own and should have a brace / bracket included in the box, not as an accessory that needs to be purchased separately.
when we build a custom rig with a dGPU, a GPU brace / bracket is mandatory, no exceptions.
The Gigabyte 4080 came with a bracket in the box, it actually connected from the back from the MB side and it was part of the instruction to install it…
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well, it’s good to see a company so forward thinking…but really bad if it’s failing to do it’s job when used. >.<
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There’s just been too much going on with Gigabyte and their responses to issues to make me to looking at their boards. Asus has lost all my confidence and trust to be willing to consider them. Yes, my GPU is an Asus 3070 KO, but it was also bought second hand before the last nail really got put in the coffin.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZNwvzf
That more like it? I’m not going heavy, more screwing around with different free programs to try learning with. If I come up with projects, I have tried using it to figure out if something will fit.
If I go with an AIO, I’ll consider EK, but would probably still look at an Arctic Liquid Freezer II (280 if I put in the top or front, would have to go 240 if put in the side).
64GB should be enough of you aren’t going to be getting too involved with it. Whether you should go with a 4x16 or the 2x32, I couldn’t say. I’ve not been doing my due diligence with DDR5 yet.
From my understanding, DDR5 is having issues with stability and speed in a 4x config. Luckily prices have come WAY down. My targets when using part picker are speeds up to 6000 (limit most AM5 is about to hit by My understanding) and first word latency in accending order. RGB isn’t too much more then non-RGB version.
Then go straight for 64
Talking about timing…
I know. Just watched it. I could care less about PCIe Gen 5, as it’s not really something I need, and WiFi would be good to have (I have an AC WiFi add in card, though the Bluetooth part can be a bit spotty) at least until I can obtain/make a sufficiently long Ethernet cable and route it. Then again, it’s also not like I really play MMO games, so the latency/stability isn’t that much of an issue to me.
Alright not gonna lie, I haven’t been posting here lately a lot when it comes to PC in general. As stated, I am pretty much out of the loop on the recent things that have been happening when it comes to this particular hobby, but on what I am seeing on each post, things haven’t been good it seems.
Anyway, I recently bought a new M.2 SSD which is a PCI-e Gen 4.0, and it’s a Crucial P3 Plus 1TB, had to settle for it since the EVO Pluses were out of stock and second, I just in need of storage ASAP. Here’s the current worry I am having right now, for I have an ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro as my primary SSD for my OS and it is pretty much a Gen 3.0 version. The question is, should I switch my SX8200 Pro to the Crucial P3 Plus as my new primary SSD or should I just use the P3 Plus as secondary?
I would say that it depends on what all you are using your boot drive for. If it’s just for the OS and basic programs like Office, Crome, etc then I wouldn’t bother. You aren’t going to see any real impact moving from a Gen3 drive to a Gen4.
On the other hand, if you have something on the boot drive that will take advantage of the additional speed of the Gen4 drive, go ahead. It sounds to me like that probably isn’t the case, since you are asking if you should switch them, lol.
I really don’t think it’s worth the hassle. Even if you had a Samsung drive and could use their Magician software to clone everything, a Gen3 drive is already fast enough that you are probably more CPU/RAM limited when it comes to accessing/opening files or programs, boot up time, and other normal everyday tasks.
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Yeah I guess I won’t have to since my SX8200 Pros are still freaking fast when it comes to booting up, but the thing that lacks about it would be the limited 512GB storage of it for back then I was planing to get the 1TB version of it but I was short on dollars at that time. Also when you’re mentioning something about the RAM, I am thinking about getting a 32GB kit with higher frequency speeds since sure I can do a lot with my current 64GB kit, but I wish it was a little bit more faster and I am willing to downgrade it to 32GB for more frequency speeds.
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For a boot drive, 512GB is more than sufficient. Best practice is to only install what’s necessary onto it and put everything else onto other drives. The OS will clog up over time and slow things down no matter what, assuming you don’t routinely do fresh installs, but keeping unnecessary things off will slow that process down.
As to your thought on moving down on RAM capacity for higher speed, as long as you have 3200 or higher, I don’t think you’ll notice a ton of difference. Not without resorting to silly expensive heavily binned RAM. And it’s just not worth it. Take it from someone who bought silly expensive RAM, lol.
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Really cool video here.
Also an opportunity to grab one of their Medium Mod Mats that have the messed up text and get it autographed if you like novelty items.
Yeah I guess it is really not that noticeable since my set of RAM is 64GBs, but it’s kind of sad that I wasn’t able to get it to its advertised freq. speed which is 3600MHz. Then again, if I want a working PC, we would much prefer long term stability even if it means cutting off the speed and performance a bit.