Posts by wiredotter14

Is Microsoft’s optimization really this much of a joke?

I get the whole argument about certain software being better optimized for macOS, but if that optimization is tied directly to the hardware, does that advantage even exist on a machine using an AMD processor that Apple doesn't officially support?

Does a Hackintosh actually run well on AMD?

Wait, given how poorly Microsoft optimized for Ryzen, I figured things would be way worse with Apple since they don't even use AMD processors.

Or is it just down to certain specific programs running better on macOS?

BTW, setting up a dual boot isn't exactly rocket science.

It runs After Effects and other multimedia software.

Look, the 3950X isn't strictly mandatory—the 3900X is probably the better value here—but the real question is whether it actually makes sense to sink that much cash into something else given the budget.

Alexander Moore67 said:If he’s planning on pushing that 3950x with a heavy overclock, he really ought to pick up a better motherboard.
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master X570 AORUS Master

The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master X570 AORUS Master features a high-end Infineon multiphase PWM controller. It utilizes 14 phases for the vCore and SOC, paired with IR PowIRstage MOSFETs that deliver at least 50A per phase, bringing the total to 700A.

You can't really push an overclock on a 3950X without a custom loop water cooling setup—and even then, what's "heavy"? A 200MHz bump? It's pointless. Just turn on PBO. This motherboard will handle that just fine.

Mark Wright6 said:Thanks so much for all the help, everyone! 🙂

By the way, that board looks like the best bet for keeping temps low under $667.

Yeah, everything will work fine.

IMO, I’d just stick with air cooling. Liquid doesn't offer any real advantage here—just more potential headaches and the risk of leaks.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product...93%2E100%2E195

Sure, Best Buy can handle the assembly, but you could just install it yourself.

Mark Wright6 said:Oh, I forgot to mention—I'm actually planning on parting ways with my current PC soon!
I've been reading that Adobe really leans on Nvidia GPUs to get things moving. Also—quick question—is that new Ryzen better than Intel for the kind of work he'll be doing?

Not sure about the specifics for Adobe After Effects, but basically, the 3950X is worst case compared to a 9900K, and generally much stronger for professional work. Man, it has double the cores; it often beats out an Intel HEDT platform. Even for gaming, it's top-tier.

Check this review and dig a little deeper if you know which specific programs he's running.

Hold on, the 5820K uses DDR4 too, so you can probably keep your RAM

What RAM are you running right now?

I'm not sure how much of a difference it'll make in After Effects compared to an RX480.

Where are you based?

The 3600 is a solid pick, but since the 2600 goes for about $130, you can't really go wrong there either.

Ryan Hayes82 said:How can it not when there's hardware support? I'd say that Intel Core i3 would just choke because it lacks HW decoding.

Does his iGPU actually support it?
Yeah, those older Intel Core i3 chips definitely don't, and they'd be struggling with software decoding alone.

Richard Walker38 said:I really liked this. Looks like they're even available in some local shops here in Washington, D.C. I'll check them out, thanks for the tip.😁

Checked out some reviews on YouTube. Turns out the size is basically the same as a standard PC power supply lol. Genius.😁

Yeah, it's a cube the size of a beefy PSU.

It supports up to 65W, so anything up to a 2400/3400G.
You can actually run a decent game with those.

Haven't seen any mention of it being available anywhere in the US online.

I doubt those processors can handle H.265 decoding, whereas AMD's APU-only setup should be able to pull it off via the integrated graphics.

It’s a decent enough solution if you're looking to save some cash, but honestly, I'd probably just go with an Intel Core i3 instead.

Don't even bother trying to build a Home Theater PC from scratch. Motherboards are scarce and overpriced; definitely not worth it for an APU-only setup.

This!
It comes with a power brick, and the case itself is smaller than any standard chassis where the PSU sits inside. I think it supports any Ryzen up to 65W.

https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/...300-mini-pc-pc

It's about $180 including shipping to the US, and they have PayPal Express Checkout.

+ Intel Pentium $133
+ 2x4GB RAM roughly $100
+ 2.5" HDD about $167

Around $0.83 for the whole thing in a tiny footprint.

$67It'll be more if you opt for the 2200G, but personally, I’d grab it.

P.S.

The Ryzen Stealth cooler bundled with those chips fits inside.

The same site has the 3000G for about $133, which is a bit faster than the Intel Pentium. Just gotta check if it needs a BIOS update since it came out after this unit.

Not really. Even if a newer GPU pairs better with it, you're stuck with a weak, outdated CPU. That "better than an i5" claim is basically useless unless we're talking about first-gen chips from 2009.

EDIT: Smartic beat me to it lol

If you can snag it for $1200–$1800, maybe it’s worth it. You get a cheap, pre-built rig, sure—but it’s a dead-end platform with a total junk processor.

wanderingbison9 said:So, if I'm reading this diagram correctly, doesn't it look like we get a 2x multiplier if we're running two NVMe drives? (Just pick one of those boxes at the bottom)

No, no, that’s only if you have two NVMe drives running through the chipset. X570 motherboards have enough lanes to hook up just about anything.

A single x4 or a split 2x2 comes straight from the CPU. This setup is separate, so it'll be x4, but it's going to be sharing bandwidth with everything else on the chipset.

Since we're looking at 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes, you shouldn't see any real bottlenecks even if one of those SSDs is running through the chipset.

Based on this, the second M.2 should be routed through the chipset.
https://www.heise.de/imgs/18/2/6/8/8...35c7dc881b.png

Just put it all together and run the benchmarks.

ahaaaaaa 👍

That tiny little image you posted is just enough to make it unreadable

wanderingbison9 said:Man, my mouth is watering. Running DaVinci Resolve on dual solo RX 580s gives you basically GTX 1080Ti power for $833 total... but I'd have to swap out my PSU too. Not sure if I'll just end up tripping the breaker in my house 😁

Yeah, in 3 games 🤣

"Thermal Solution" just means the cooler, including the fan and the thermal paste.