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560W Power Supply, LC POWER Silent Giant GREEN POWER LC6560GP3 V2.3, 140mm fan, 80+ Silver - $123

If anyone is hunting for a high-capacity power supply that offers decent quality without breaking the bank, this is a solid option.

Timothy Kim60 said:A 560W power supply, specifically the LC POWER Silent Giant GREEN POWER GP3 V2.3 with a 140mm fan and 80+ Silver rating - $123

If anyone happens to be on the hunt for a decent, fairly powerful power supply without breaking the bank, this might be worth a look.

Then again, there's the Corsair VS550 with that orange label available for about the same price, so which one would actually be the better choice?

Look, this GP3 series has been out for a while now and has a solid track record across the States. It’s gone through several iterations, and this latest version with the 80+ Silver rating is the most recent update available.

The VS is basically Corsair's entry-level line—think of it as a slightly upgraded office-grade power supply. The only real downside to the LC power units is that they only come with a 2-year warranty. However, users over at PCPartPicker have done some pretty wild stuff with them, from deep-dive reviews to running Crossfire setups. People have even tried to push them way past their limits just to see them fail, but they’ve turned out to be surprisingly tough.

I might just head over to Best Buy to swap out that cable for this power supply...

So, what kind of power supply are you running right now?

fadedorca66 said:So, what kind of power supply are you running right now?

Well, I'm still rocking an old Corsair RM500...

High-end ASUS X370 motherboard for $367

Timothy Kim60 said:Flagship ASUS X370 motherboard for $367

https://www.amazon.com/asus-motherboard-x370/

This thing is an absolute beast. Does anyone know if there are any issues running newer CPUs on it? From what I can see, a lot of the BIOS updates still feel a bit unpolished.

Austin Rodriguez5 said:this thing is an absolute beast. anyone running into issues with the newer CPUs? from what I can tell, a lot of the BIOS versions still feel a bit unpolished.

Here you go:

I’m happy to report that over the last 12 days of owning this Ryzen 5 3600, I haven't dealt with a single BSOD, freeze, or game crash—none of that nonsense.
The BIOS mouse bug was fixed with version 7201, and everything is running smooth as silk. I honestly have zero complaints left for either ASUS or AMD. 🙂

Timothy Kim60 said:here

Nice.
I was planning on picking up a specific build toward the end of the year, but seeing a number this massive makes me want to just pull the trigger on this one right now.

Grab that motherboard right now, even if you end up letting it sit for a bit. Deals like this don't last forever—once they're gone, they're gone (unless you happen to be shopping in some remote corner of the Midwest). I actually sat on my RAM and CPU for a while waiting for the right board to come along myself.

There's a chance ASUS might start slashing prices on X470 boards by the end of the year, but honestly, I think that's a bit premature. We'll likely see the 4xx and 5xx chipsets sitting side-by-side on shelves for a while; Dell already mentioned they plan to keep producing the 4xx series...
It seems like ASUS is the only brand offering these massive discounts, and they're specifically targeting their top three X370 boards.

ROG Crosshair VI Hero AMD X370 ATX - $363

ASUS Radeon Strix RX 56 - $708is the total price for shipping within the US

ASUS TUF Gaming GTX 1660 - $690

Some pretty solid deals here.

Timothy Kim60 said:ROG Crosshair VI Hero AMD X370 ATX - $363

Accidentally clicked the link—it's on sale again.

It looks like there's a bright future ahead for $350. While the Ryzen 3000 series was a bit of a bumpy ride during those early BIOS days, things have smoothed out significantly now that the AGESA updates are out click

The only catch is that Future, and likely the local retailers too, are offering a 2-year warranty instead of the standard 3 years you'd typically get from ASUS. It’s probably just some third-party importer from overseas. Even so, we’re talking about a high-end board priced like mid-range gear. Plus, when you factor in those two GPUs mentioned above, ASUS has actually been dropping some pretty decent discounts lately.

Timothy Kim60 said:There’s an update coming for $350 soon too. The Ryzen 3000 was a bit of a rough ride with those early BIOS versions, but word is the situation is great now thanks to the ABBA BIOS click

The only downside is that Future, and likely US retailers, are offering a 2-year warranty instead of the standard 3 years from ASUS. It's probably some importer from overseas. Regardless, we are talking about a high-end board at a mid-range price point. Including those two GPUs mentioned above, ASUS has actually been hitting us with some decent discounts lately.

hmm.. yeah, those voltages are starting to look familiar. At least they aren't hitting 1.5V like some of those 570 boards

I don't know, I'm still on the fence. Honestly, I'm just waiting for graphics cards to drop in price or for at least a cheaper AMD alternative to hit the market.
I'm not sure if it's even worth grabbing this board right now if it costs me the same as, say, an X470 Prime Pro.

I've even been thinking about just picking up a 2700 lately since the price is lower $600

When it comes to pure gaming performance, the Ryzen 5 3600 outclasses the Ryzen 7 2700.

The ROG Crosshair VI Hero is basically a starship compared to an X470 Prime Pro. In fact, my X370 Prime Pro actually outperforms that one because they nerfed the heatsink design on the newer model.
Regarding the motherboard, I'm convinced there's nothing better out there—and there likely won't be for $333. Once the official ABBA BIOS drops (which is just a matter of time), we'll be all set.

By the way, voltage spikes hitting 1.5V are completely standard behavior for Ryzen 3000 series chips.

It is perfectly okay if your CPU is periodically using 1.4-1.5V to achieve boost frequencies, and you should see dips into sub-1.0V as the CPU goes into idle. These dips may be brief, and that's okay. Load voltages of around 1.2-1.3V are perfectly okay also. This is the processor working as expected. Ryzen is a highly dynamic system, with up to 1000 voltage and clockspeed changes every second. You will see a lot of bouncing around as you work with your system.

I anticipate that many people are now trying Ryzen processors for the first time (because they're awesome), and may not understand what to expect versus whatever CPU they had previously. You want to know if what you're seeing is "normal," but may not know what "normal" looks like. I get it! I want to assure you that the CPU needs voltages to boost, and voltages of 1.2-1.5V are perfectly ordinary for Ryzen under load conditions (games, apps, whatever). Even at the desktop, Windows background tasks need love too! You'll see the CPU reach boost clocks and voltages, too.

As for the other Navi GPUs, we might be waiting a while (check TechCrunch for updates). Because demand for 7nm is so massive right now, the 16-core version is likely delayed, and the rest of the Navi lineup and Threadrippers probably won't arrive anytime soon for that exact same reason.

Timothy Kim60 said:I’ve been spending some time lately looking over the specs for the ASUS Radeon Strix RX 56, and I can't help but wonder if we are truly seeing the peak of what this architecture can offer? It’s one of those cards that always sparks a bit of a conversation when you see it pop up in a build, isn't it? - $708 What would the final price look like for shipping to the States using standard delivery?

I really hope you don't end up stuck with that standard Amazon shipping service that constantly drops packages off at Eurodis; once those parts are out of your hands, who knows whose computer they actually end up inside? Honestly, I wouldn't recommend going that route if I were you.

Timothy Kim60 said:When it comes to gaming, the Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the Ryzen 7 2700.

The Ryzen 7 2700 X370 C6H is an absolute beast compared to the X470 Prime Pro. My X370 Prime Pro actually holds its own better because they didn't skimp on the heatsink design.
Regarding the motherboard, I believe it's the ultimate choice—nothing beats it now, and nothing will ever top it for $333. Once the official ABBA BIOS drops (which is just a matter of time), it’ll be perfect.

By the way, voltage spikes up to 1.5v are perfectly normal for Ryzen 3000 series processors.

As for the other Navi GPUs, we might be waiting a while (check Hardware Unboxed for updates). Due to massive demand for 7nm chips, the 16-core version is likely delayed, and the other Navi cards and Threadrippers probably won't arrive anytime soon for the same reason.

I went ahead and ordered it.
I'll let it sit on the shelf for a couple of months, then once Black Friday rolls around, I'll see about grabbing a 3700X. If not, a standard 3600 will go in there.

What RAM are you running? Looking at the options, the lower latency kits (c15, c14) aren't even worth the extra cost; the Trident Z c16 is almost a better value.$167 :S

If you're looking for a deal, these two are probably your best bet:

https://www.amazon.com/crucial-ddr4-8gb-1x8-crucial/dp/B07V2X6S5W