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Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by AmVess » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:17 PM UTC

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

I built a standard (non gfx) Ryzen to replace my old back up box, and it's been 99% fine. The only issue is the slow POST time, but that's an MSI thing and not a Ryzen thing.

The rollout of new mainboards and Zen+(non gfx integrated) CPU's should be a lot smoother than their initial effort since they've all had a year to learn from their mistakes.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by Carioca » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:26 PM UTC

IronWolve wrote: post #19

Beating an 8700K and 7820x, not bad at all. Nice to see AMD giving Intel some competition again. Hopefully this leads intel to drop prices,

The 8700K's main draw over the Ryzens is single-core performance though.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by zitterbewegung » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:30 PM UTC

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

Other than the BIOS issue I have had no problems with the Ryzen 5 2400G. I have an ASRock board. I tried running Warframe on only the APU but I think I need more memory which is very expensive so I put in an GTX 650.

If memory prices go down I should be able to use it with only the processor.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by linuxftw » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:32 PM UTC

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

> I regret every bit of it.

Why make a statement without even one item of support as to why you regret it?

The ASUS board problem sounds inconvenient, to say the least, but the way your phrased it implies it doesn't effect you in particular.

Comments on a popular online electronics retailer's website seem to be positive for this model.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by invesari » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:35 PM UTC

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by whalesalad » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:42 PM UTC

invesari wrote: post #35

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.

But needing a different chip in the socket? That’s definitely not common and for many not even possible.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by letsgetsilly » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:48 PM UTC

VladTheImplier wrote: post #3

Lovely news! This is my next CPU after many years of my trusty FX8350@4.8 GHz. Last time I waited for the second revision of the architecture to avoid the usual launch hurdles. Christmas is apparently coming in April this year.

Same here. As a web developer and gamer it's hard to ignore the Intel lineup, but I'm a big fan of supporting the under-dog, and it makes it easy when there's so much value packed in.

I assume that motherboards with new chipsets will be released as well, but I've heard less about them.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by bootloop » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:49 PM UTC

whalesalad wrote: post #36

invesari wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.

But needing a different chip in the socket? That’s definitely not common and for many not even possible.

Sure, was the same thing for my AMD FX cpu.

Edit: I bought a cheaper cpu on Amazon and after the BIOS update for the new CPU I sent it back.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by zenexer » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 4:50 PM UTC

invesari wrote: post #35

nobleach wrote: post #4

As someone who purchased (early adopted) the Ryzen 5 2400g APU a couple of days after release, I regret every bit of it. We still don't have any motherboards that support it well. I've heard the ASUS boards do okay but they have to be flashed to a new BIOS version (with a different processor in the socket). I'm glad that folks like the hype, but the reality is just terrible.

Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.

I've built a lot of machines, and I've never had to update BIOS just to get a standard CPU working.

Re: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X User Publishes Benchmarks and Overclocking Results

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Post by nickpeterson » Tue, Apr 03, 2018, 5:05 PM UTC

monochromatic wrote: post #29

drakenot wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I recently built a new PC so I had to wade into this space again. The main difference I believe is that many components themselves now have their own LED lighting. Before, it was primarily LED fans or light strips. Now, motherboards have their own LED line traces. Ram has it's own LED lights. There is also support to control the colors of these components from software.

It’s also essentially impossible right now to buy a motherboard that isn’t tarted up with a bunch of stupid LED nonsense. (Unless you buy something low-end or server-grade.)

Yeah it really ruins it honestly, back when I built machines I always went with black aluminium Lian li cases with no windows since they had a nice professional look. I just hate useless lights on anything.