Posts by Jerry Scott

Samuel Castillo49 said:The issue isn't actually with the motherboard itself. It’s just that this newer generation of processors requires a more recent BIOS version (v4.xx). Despite this, retailers continue to stock boards with older BIOS versions designed for the initial Ryzen series (v3.xx). You simply need to tell them at the point of purchase to flash the latest available BIOS for those new Ryzen chips (v4.xx).

Understood. I will keep that in mind.

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Would this be a superior option for the RAM? I also opted for a slightly beefier power supply, just to be safe. :slap:

Adam Moore3 said:I am not entirely sure how you arrived at those numbers, friend, but the discrepancy is significantly higher than 10-15%. You can see a more precise breakdown HERE.

If you lack certainty regarding your claims, it is better to refrain from making suggestions altogether. Anyone with even a rudimentary understanding of hardware knows exactly what dual channel means for integrated graphics. It provides a much wider bus, which results in effectively double the memory bandwidth. Here is a bit of education for you: CLICK.

Furthermore, the ASRock board is only about $10 more, which is a worthwhile investment—not just for the extra RAM slots, but for the overall component quality, the VRM phase design for overclocking, and the heatsinks on the VRMs.

And it runs "Battlefield" quite a bit better. 😬

I am feeling a bit concerned regarding this motherboard.

I bought this motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G. The BIOS version of my shipped motherboard is P3.00. The minimum BIOS version compatible with this CPU is P4.40, so It won't POST or boot to BIOS, and without another compatible CPU, I can't update the BIOS.

Bought with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G. BIOS version 3.3 that came with motherboard did not support. AMD sent a "boot kit" (A6-9500). Installed the CPU, and the motherboard still will not post. Trying to RMA the motherboard now, getting the run around from ASRock Support. 1 Star, I bought a computer 3 weeks ago and no idea when it will even post. Thanks

Thanks Quote : The AB350 is supposed to be Raven Ridge Ready. It was not. Now I'm waiting to hear back from ASRock's support about getting the BIOS upgraded since I don't have a compatible CPU to do it myself. Incredibly frustrating. I bought this board specifically because it was supposed to be compatible with the new Ryzen CPUs and it won't even post.

Bryan Taylor6 said:"The AMD Radeon HD 7850 GDDR5 2GB supposedly has a weak signal, but it might still be salvageable"

How exactly did you determine the signal was weak? Did you test it with some kind of diagnostic tool?

The processor is fine, and since the motherboard doesn't support overclocking anyway, that isn't really a factor. The real issue is the RAM. If you intend to rely on the integrated graphics on the processor, you absolutely need a 2x4GB configuration. It needs to run in dual channel mode to boost the speed, which will give you a few extra FPS.

I took it to a repair shop and that is what the technician told me. If I understood him correctly, the graphics card will work, but it will struggle when running software like Maya and similar applications.

I have no interest in overclocking, so that isn't an issue for me. My priority is longevity. This current setup has lasted nearly six years, so I want a build that will survive at least five more and can accommodate this specific graphics card.

Regarding the RAM, does it require both slots to be filled, or will performance just be slightly lower if I use a single 8GB stick? I would rather not invest in a 2x4GB kit only to pull one stick out later. On the other hand, buying 2x8GB is simply too expensive for me right now.

About two weeks ago, my PC finally gave up the ghost. Here is the breakdown of the components and their current status.

Intel Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz LGA 1155 - Most say it isn't worth saving because the socket is ancient.

ASRock H61m/USB 3.0 with 1155 - Fried.

Kingston 2 X4GB DDR3 1333 - Working fine, though outdated.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 GDDR5 2GB - Supposedly giving a weak signal, but might be salvageable.

WD Caviar Blue 500GB - Functional.

DVD-RW, Verbatim Secure Disc 24x, SATA - All working.

Zalman 500W GS Series - I’d swap this out; it’s likely the culprit behind the failure.

Spira Maverick gaming case - Should still be usable.

Any upgrades should probably center around the GPU, but considering it's nearly six years old, I have no idea how much longer it will hold up. Because of that, I was thinking about going with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G. Apparently, its compatibility with my current card is a solid 9.4 out of 10, and if the card dies, I can just rely on the integrated graphics.

The rest of the parts would look like this:

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I am not entirely certain if this motherboard is a good choice, or if there is something better out there.

I picked this specific RAM because of the processor. From what I understand, performance depends heavily on the RAM speed (apparently it can pull up to 2933 or something similar). 2X4GB would be ideal, but this way I can always add another stick later when prices drop.

I chose this power supply because they claim it has plenty of built-in protections. In terms of wattage, it should be more than enough.

Since I already own a hard drive, I figured I'd grab an SSD specifically for Windows.

I am honestly not sure how much sense this entire setup makes right now, so please let me know what you think.🙂

Sounds interesting. I'll be there, provided nothing unexpected pops up in the meantime.

So, if we're looking at December 27th (which is tomorrow) around 4:00 or 5:00 PM, where exactly is the meeting being held? I have some errands to run during the morning, but if everything wraps up on schedule, I might be able to swing by.

Carl Rivera43 said:well
Honestly, I could write a whole book on being emotional.

But seriously, swing by sometime! The US crew is starting to pull together, and I've been out at a few US hangouts myself, so you're more than welcome to show up.

Usually there's just four or five of us, but sometimes we'll get seven or more if the timing works out right. It's easy to make happen.

super, thanks 😁 I'll probably check back on this thread from time to time to see if any events are popping up.

That's interesting. I had no idea there were meetups happening in other parts of the country too. Why wasn't I told?! 😲

I would love to join you all, but honestly, I wouldn't want to cause any emotional distress to the folks at the Psychic.