Why do you have two different GPUs in the same build?EDIT: One of the 480s is actually a 470. I didn't know how to add a different card.
From what I read, the 1800x runs ALL 8 cores natively at 3.6 BUT also can OC a few cores as high as 4. If you OC the 1700 to 4.0 you probably exceed a 1800x at stock.
Let me know how you set cpu voltage in bios? And heck even ram voltage.I got my Asus B350 motherboard. I haven't assembled my build. Interestingly it says on the box that there is support for ECC memory. Not something I use, but an interesting feature none the less.
No you dont. But cranking it to all core 3.7 should be doable on all cpu and can be done at safe v levels and sane total tdp comparable to say 4c 4.7 7700.Well, if I overclock the Ryzen 7 1700 to 3.6 GHz, do I still keep Turbo?
I am not a huge fan of pushing it to its limit.
Yes. Any overclocking shifts the CPU into "OC mode", which locks it in the P0 power state. disables turbo, and disables any power saving mechanisms implemented. As such, OCing to less than the max boost clock of your chip will cause you to lose ST performance.Does overclocking disables Turbo?
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-amd-ryzen-7-review/6/
I ask because somebody here like to say: "Oh! Just get the Ryzen 7 1700 and overclock to 3.6 GHz and it'll be like the Ryzen 7 1800X".
I already had these 2 GPUs. I bought them separately. I originally wanted a 480 4gb, but those things were practically ghosts when the RX 480 launched. So, I settled for a 470, and then a couple months later there was an insane deal for the 480 4gb for only $155, and I couldn't pass it up. I put the 470 into another rig, and patiently started waiting for Zen.Why do you have two different GPUs in the same build?
Other than that, it looks like a very nice PC
I was just about to install the CPU on the motherboard when I realized (why it didn't occur to me at the store, I don't know... I was short on sleep, so maybe that's why) the box for the CPU is a little light considering it's supposed to include the Wraith cooler. Picked it up, looked at the label and it says 1700X.
Double checked the Micro Center receipt and they apparently did ring it up as a 1700 at $329.99 (and $269.99 for the MSI X370 XPower Gaming Titanium, which got $30 off for the combo deal), but they gave me the 1700X instead.
Not sure how I feel about this as I did originally plan on getting the X several weeks ago, but now I definitely have to wait for the water cooler to arrive. Also I was kind of looking forward to the plain jane 1700 even more after reviews and benchmarks, but it's not worth going back to Micro Center for an exchange and the hassle. Can't really complain either about getting a more expensive item, I guess.
From what I read, the 1800x runs ALL 8 cores natively at 3.6 BUT also can OC a few cores as high as 4. If you OC the 1700 to 4.0 you probably exceed a 1800x at stock.
Well, I have decided to get a 1700, but I want the $150 ASRock mobo, and new does not have it, and my favorite cooler says "coming soon" for compatability with AM4, here:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N83YW8228
And I have heard that somewhere arouns 2666-3000 is the fastest you can get for ram that works, but get tight timings. Any recommendations here ?
I am waiting on the full build until I get my cooler, not paying $90 for the noctura.
Just completed my build. A few observations/thought so far.
-At first, my 3000 MHz RAM would only work at 2133 MHz. Trying to change it to even 2400 MHz just caused the system to reset with the message "Overclock failed!". However, after I selected Asus OCCP (or similar abbreviation, not in BIOS now so can't check), it changed the memory to 2993 MHz, automatically increased the RAM voltage to 1.35V and automatically adjusted some timings. The system then booted with RAM at 2933 MHz and seems stable so far (no memory stress tests done yet).
-Temps are completely bugged currently. With the original BIOS, it showed an idle temp of 34C in BIOS, which seems about right (maybe a little high?). After BIOS update, it shows 56C idle. However running stress tests like AIDA64 FPU, Prime95 etc., it climbs to about 72C, which seems fairly normal. So I think the idle temps are just bugged at the moment.
-If you select High Performance energy saving profile in Windows, you can see in CPU-Z that it still undervolts the CPU, as low as 0.3xx V. However, it never downclocks the CPU to less than 3.6 GHz. I'm going to check with a power meter at the plug whether there's any actual difference in power consumption between balanced (which downclocks the CPU) and High Performance. I think SenseMI works with clock gating rather than actual frequency adjustments.
-I can't seem to find a way to turn off HPET. Supposedly doing this improves performance with Ryzen, so I would like to have the option.
i heard that samsung works better than hynix for some reason.Well, I have decided to get a 1700, but I want the $150 ASRock mobo, and new does not have it, and my favorite cooler says "coming soon" for compatability with AM4, here:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1N83YW8228
And I have heard that somewhere arouns 2666-3000 is the fastest you can get for ram that works, but get tight timings. Any recommendations here ?
I am waiting on the full build until I get my cooler, not paying $90 for the noctura.
Ebay has 1700X plus Crosshair VI combos going for $1300. Also, 1800X and crosshair VI combos going for $950. What a bargain.
Ouch! People taking advantage of all the Ryzen excitement.
Just got back from Microcenter. Online inventory showed one open box Asus CVI for $203 so I got there right as the doors opened. Luckily the board was still there and I snagged it plus a 1700. As I was checking out I decided to check the box contents on a whim and found out the backplate was missing. The store rep gave me $20 off due to missing pieces so total the board cost me $153 with the $30 off combo CPU/mobo. Pretty stoked to get it put together.