Pilotasso

Thx! :) now Im going to install DCS and star citizen. I have a holiday tomorrow so Ill post the DCS track run during the day and compare FPS (already got a few time stamps for the old 2500K build)

It's time for the photos These are the photos of the build, I just finished copying the old HDD and close the case. This is the AM3 backplate that I had to cannibalize. I left the original adhesive from the AM4 unit (its an impregnated foil that can be snapped on and off).

The DCS test was performed on the 2500K, but not on the R7 yet. I only had time to install the bare minimum last night to get a working machine and install Windows. This morning I installed the RGB fans with controller, it was a headache. Next Ill have my HDD installed, get the case closed (its bare right now), and then I am ready to start testing. Just FYI, I had no trouble bringing 1 kit of memories (2x8GB) to 2933Mhz on the first attempt without issues (didn't push it further yet). Ill get the other kit installed with May's AGESA update. We are not too far from VEGA launch either so that will be another point of interest for this build.

The sun has set on my old 2500K. :bye_3: I am now writing these lines on my new R7 system.:robot: Still missing the HDD, the case fans and cables hanging. I am just setting windows up and programs. I recorded the track and took a few time stamps with FPS. I will compare with this new system as soon as everything is up again.

I went back to the shop and got an AM3 backplate to use with the supplied AM3 bracket (much faster than ordering that AM4 bracket). :) The board with CPU+cooler is in the case already. :) Tomorrow Ill post pictures. Im off to test DCS 2 with the old rig and compare with the new when its finished.

ahhhh I hit an obstacle already :D The cooler has AM3 bracket for the pump but doesn't come with an AM3 backplate for the motherboard (this is the only board still compatible with old AM3 coolers beyond the new AM4 standard). The dumbest part is that it DOES come with both intel counterparts. GAAAAAAH Have to wake up tomorrow early and head on for the shop, if they dont have a spare AM3 backplate I have to buy a whole separate cooler that comes with an AM3 backplate just to cannibalize it (usually its the other way around!!!).

because new platform teething issues. AMD has been having latency and memory issues with early BIOS. Expect it to gradually match the 7700K as new BIOSes get released (it inst there yet in DX11 but close) 1700X has double the threads for the same price. If it holds on its own with DX11 with a full Ghz disadvantage, then when its firing on all cylinders on DX12 the 7700K will be left in the dust.

next weekend will be grand :)

Got news this week the Portuguese MOD has recommended the upgrade of the existing F-16AM fleet to V standard as opposed to buying 5th gen aircraft on the basis that the upgrade is 1/10 of the cost. But on the other hand the upgrade will only postpone the purchase of new aircraft by just 10 years. This is just a recommendation, no decisions have been taken yet.

Amazing HUD tape. F-15's VS F4's in 1985. Some radar modes there I have never seen before. bg6qxpVpLqM

FYI Intel is releasing the x299 platform in June for 6-10 cores, you can compare performance and prices then. It's too late for me already as I pulled the plug before this news, but I wanted an 8 core and Intel for sure wont be matching this price to performance ratio anytime soon anyway. It will be an interesting battle between 6 core I7's VS 8 core R7's, and that IMHO is where it should be more interesting to look out for. I will document the build for sure! :thumbup:

I had to settle for the corsair 400C due to ETA to get the other cases (Phanteks P400 or Pro-M). I do have corsair fans ordered (3 RGB 120mm for exhaust plus 2 140mm ML PRO's for the AIO). The rest of the parts are as originally planned (see OP). The parts are only arriving monday, kinda hoped I would spend Easter building. But good things take their time.

closed water loop. I got an X62 kraken for my Ryzen build (parts will be here monday). The choice is due to: 1)maximum accessibility around the socket and memory area for maintenance and parts swapping. 2)cleaner look overall inside the case 2)quieter due to lower RPM 140mm fans 3)lower CPU temperatures 4)RGB!!!! (yes I'll RGB my cat, dog and parakeet) disavantages: 1)Less reliable in the long term as an aircooler like the NOCTUAs 2)pricier

TBH I do not think the US navy will be best served like this. They should use the funds to get a dedicated 6th gen replacement out of the door ASAP and stop procrastinating them for more 4th gen ones, or even the F-35 which the navy never wanted. Both Superbug+F35 represent lessons learned that need to be corrected by more efficient designs. The sooner this is done the better, for them.

the MOBO is in my sig :) I have intel SATA drivers.

after this I think I can only afford traveling on foot :D

I became a celebrity on the PC shop's blog and facebook page after the staff published photos of components from my order arriving. Everyone asking who was crazy enough to get four 4266Mhz sticks alongside a SAMSung Evo in the 1TB capacity. I havent picked it up yet. Waiting for the case and cooler.

special bin just for him. :D

Yeah, I will use just 2 sticks to start. The reason I went with these was because the prices are going up and according to info o the market they likely won't come down for quite a while. 4000 and 4133mhz kits are even more expensive at the moment. BTW, the sticks are rated 1.4V above the 1.3V of the lower bins.

your right the 7700K is faster for DCS. But I cant stand on that leg alone, I have to consider general use and have that projected into the future to properly engineer my next rig. And during my research I came to the conclusion I'd rather give up Mhz rather then cores. Why? there's nothing that the I7 can run that R7 can't almost equally well. I can tweak and overclock any CPU but I cant grow more cores. I can change the AMD CPU later for minimal cost, the I7 is on a dead end. Adding insult to injury, 6 months from now (at most) they will finally lower the I7 7700K price when they re-brand it as I5 8600K cofee lake tech for 100$ less and no IPC improvements. That's mental.

Update: memories will be the cutting edge 4266Mhz trident Z part number F4-4266C19D-16GTZR (2 kits) strangely the price for 4000 and 4133 Mhz kits is even higher (different suppliers) the supplier could not get the Case, So I offered 2 alternatives, it will be either the PRO-M or corsair 400C.

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Actual speed is half of the rated RAM specs because it's dual pumped. That's 2000mhz actual. People are hitting 3600 already (1800), and that's with an alpha BIOS. Granted there is no guarantee, it's just feasible and not set on stone yet, which leaves a lot experimenting to be done. The RGB fans are for exhaust, they don't need to spin fast. The 140mm ones are for push pull arrangement on the AIO, they supposedly are quiet but the case is sound insulated anyway.

The temperature readings on the X versions is offset by 20 degrees Celsius. They should all be the same, though the 1700X should clock to 4Ghz, most non X models hit 3.9, though that's a gamble on my part.