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I'll second this - from what I've heard, and from what we've seen, I doubt Intel can make 10nm happen this year. They've put out one product so far, and it's a bottom of the line 2 core CPU with no graphics, presumably with bad yields. Respins take time, and getting more complex CPUs working as well as doing the production ramp in 6 months? Seems unlikely, especially considering that it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing so far.
It's no my PC, a friend asked me why games are causing 100% cpu usage in his build but I don't know what would cause that
There’s a difference between 100% cpu usage and struggling
Ask him to check whether CU utilization is high all the time or just when gaming (though it seems very unlikely that Fortnite would spike his CPU at a 100%) and also which process/application is using it. Consider downloading Process Explorer so you get a bit more detail. Also, run a (full) virus scan with Malwarebytes or whatever AV he has (as long as it isn't poop). Process Explorer
Unlocked framerates can cause 100% CPU in certain games with certain setups.
I bought myself a 4K TV and I don't think I've got HDMI 2.0 on my HTPC. I'm only able to hit 30fps when I switch to 4K. I got the MSI H110I mobo and i5 6600k in there, am I out of luck? It's fine for watching stuff but I also use it for games and the 30fps limit is annoyingly easy to see. I imagine that DVI will hit the same limitation? I only got HDMI and DVI on this motherboard. I do have some USB 3.1 ports on the back but I don't know if those can be used as display outputs but maybe I'm wrong. Any way to work around this problem?
HDMI 2.0 is required for 60Hz at 4K. Think about snatching up a ~$100 USD dedicated GPU (with a low profile bracket if necessary) and make sure it has HDMI 2.0. Before that, though, make sure the cable you're using is HDMI 2.0 compliant.
Man, Intel's big reveal at computex was a laughable mess First they reveal and demo their new enthusiast chip, which had to be cooled by a literal, actual AC unit to be stable enough for a demo, then word gets out that not only was the whole thing juryrigged to high hell, but the chip was overclocked anyway, rendering their quoted specs pretty much moot. And to top it all off, their response was basically "whoops, we got caught up in the moment and forgot to add some asterisks." What happened to you, Intel? Is AMD really stealing that much of your lunch money?
And Threadripper 2 still managed to steal the show, because its core count is higher than pretty much everybody was predicting and because Intel's fuckery was so easy to see straight through.
may? Buildzoid is very confident in predicting just the CPU using 1200 Watts.
i think i have finally determined my build. any last comments (although i think it's solid at this point) https://pcpartpicker.com/user/lordcrypto/saved/drbFdC
What Ryzen CPU should I get for a home server? It'll mainly act as storage but I'm also hoping to set it up to be a Minecraft and Source server. Main reason why I'm looking at Ryzen is so I can slap it into my current build to troubleshoot my current RAM issue. Think the 1200 / 2200G would cut it for the use case or would I need something with more power?
lol oops, apparently spending 1600 bucks in one go makes your bank freak out
reddit's buildapc discord was completely useless when it comes to this niche issue this is coming out soon according to the internet (type-c front panel). it connects using what is referred to as a Key-A header http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/accessories/connect-d1 this is what i believe to be that header https://i.imgur.com/nrGE8F6.png the mobo i'm purchasing i do not believe has one: PRIME Z370 is there any actual expansion card that contains that header that doesn't cost me 100 bucks, or has the market not caught up yet? (aforementioned 100 dollar card: Delock 89603 89603 Internal SATA)
So, kind of a random liquid cooling question: Is there anything I could use in a standard loop or an AIO that would be more effective at heat transfer than water, that doesn't harshly deteriorate the components of the loop or AIO?
Ryzen > Intel 1000000% unless you're looking to get the absolute highest performance possible, and that doesn't include gaming.
I went from an older i7 4910MQ to a Ryzen 5 1400, and I can feel basically zero difference between the two in my daily use. I'm not sure whether that speaks positively to how excellent AMD's processors have gotten, how far processors overall have come in just a handful of years, or some combination of the two.
Daily usage hinges a lot more on storage speed now than it used to. CPU speed isn't very relevant for light tasks like web browsing, any kind of cheap trash will do it just fine, as long as it's recent.
Most likely yes. If you're only playing games and aren't streaming, the highest clocked Intel is marginally better with top-end builds(think 1080Ti) and the cheapest coffee lake i5 is better for budget builds. Ryzen beats out Intel on productivity tasks and streaming at similar price ranges though, so unless you're sure you'll play CPU-bound games and that's it, i'd recommend a Ryzen build.
"Daily usage" for me means anywhere from eight to thirteen programs open, frequently two or three of them actively doing something in the background, and occasionally a game and then OBS on top of that. In addition, my second monitor is a portable USB panel that I also take to work, which cannot use my GPU in any way as far as I'm aware. For someone who doesn't use their primary PC professionally, I'm rather demanding of it. I optimize the hell out of core affinities, and I consider even small hangs unacceptable.
I ended up making some tweaks to it https://pcpartpicker.com/user/lordcrypto/saved/3fWVYJ do we still do build logs for boring builds with sexy photos or is that not a thing anymore
I'm still on an i7 2600k, should I consider upgrading?
It's about that time yeah. My buddy is still running my 2500k, at 4.2 instead of my 4.6 OC. It's getting pretty tired and I can't imagine hyperthreading is doing a ton extra for you. If you have a high refresh setup go for an 8600k or 8700k, otherwise save yourself the Intel tax and grab a 2700X + X470 combo.
Remember that if you get a non-G Ryzen, you have to have a GPU; most boards won't even post without one. I'd say the 2200g is dirt fucking cheap for what it offers, so may as well go with that. Make sure to get QVL memory modules.
Honestly I just upgraded from an AMD Phenom ii x3 710 to an i5 2500k that I got for cheap and I'm beyond happy with it. I'm planning on doing a full build come tax time but now this is playing just about everything I want to play just fine.
Is there a quick method to check if a mobo is compatible with whatever components?
PCPartpicker
Please do!
Hello. I want to buy a modest desktop computer that leaves a lot of room for continual upgrades. Mostly for using as hypervisor (IOMMU virt would be great) and light gaming (nothing crazy like VR or 4k Ultra settings). I wanted to ask what to look out for? Do I get the latest AMD socket mobo or Intel socket mobo? Historically, which company kept releasing CPUs for their mobo sockets longer before switching to a new one? How many and what kind of ports do I need? Should I get one with NVMe port? M.2? Where does the future lie? What should I look out for? I just need something that will not lose its upgrade capabilities for a long time. I really don't want to replace things like mobo, PSU, case for like 5 years or more.
AMD. Intel has a nasty habit of swapping out sockets for no apparent reason every couple of years. AMD plans to support their current socket, AM4, for a good while, so AMD is the better platform at the moment if you intend to upgrade your CPU. Virtually every self-respecting motherboard comes with NVMe on M.2 now. If you really want to futureproof, make sure it's got rear panel USB-C and a front panel USB-C header. That's more rare to find. I'd say grab something like a Ryzen 5 2500, and make sure you get a motherboard that specifically supports the Ryzen 2000 series. You'll be able to upgrade to Zen 2 when that comes out.
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