Discussion Zen 5 Builders thread

[DaaQ]

I have seen support for 7200, but then others that say 6400 (in EXPO mode)

Thanks, I just watched the video about CAMM2 in the memory and storage thread. So anything over 7000 would be a good bet if buying piece meal? IE waiting on X3D chips 870x mb.

EDIT: Regular DIMMs
Double edit: 2x32GB DIMMs NM just checked Newegg and no 2x32GB DIMM kits above 7000.

 

[Det0x]

My testing with only be of use for DC people. If @Det0x gets one, thats your source of benchmarking.

Will most likely be getting a few, looking for good bin as normal

 

[igor_kavinski]

Will most likely be getting a few, looking for good bin as normal

Are there any tricks to finding a good bin? Like any special geographical locations that might get better bins (like Taiwan or even Korea)?

 

[AdamK47]

Are there any tricks to finding a good bin? Like any special geographical locations that might get better bins (like Taiwan or even Korea)?

Seems pretty random.

 

[Det0x]

Are there any tricks to finding a good bin? Like any special geographical locations that might get better bins (like Taiwan or even Korea)?

Not as far as i know, just have to buy the lotto tickets and hope for the best..
The only saving grace is because ive played with so many AM5 cpus i can identify if its a good or bad sample pretty fast

 

[Chicken76]

Looking forward to your conclusions @Markfw . Do you have a power meter to compare 9950X consumption to your 7950X when both are loaded to 100%?

As far as we know, for Zen4 the optimum RAM speed was 6000, as that would run the memory controller and infinity fabric at 1:1 ratio, right? What will be the equivalent for Zen5, 7200?

 

[igor_kavinski]

What will be the equivalent for Zen5, 7200?

Possibly DDR5-6400.

 

[Shmee]

I know I will be temped when the next 3D cache chips come out. But that would mean a whole motherboard/CPU/RAM swap. And I would have to find a buyer for my current combo. Also it would likely be costly overall :/

 

[igor_kavinski]

I know I will be temped when the next 3D cache chips come out.

You really don't need to upgrade unless you are extremely dissatisfied with your CPU.

 

[Markfw]

In case anyone else wants to know, B&H show the 9950x in pre-sale, but you can only ask for notification. But when you get it, everyone will have it, so you won't have to waste your time. I am on the notification, and wil post back when I get it. NO PRICES SHOWN.

Web site is all messed up. One place says 3.4 base, the other says 4.3 base.

Preorder starts at 9:00am ET, Wed Jul 31, so 3 weeks to go, but reviews sooner ???

 

[igor_kavinski]

In case anyone else wants to know, B&H show the 9950x in pre-sale

Based on your experience, how early do pre-orders open before reviews and before general availability?

 

[Markfw]

Based on your experience, how early do pre-orders open before reviews and before general availability?

I would have to look at Zen 4 thread, it might say. GUESSING 2 weeks.

 

[Hotrod2go]

I might join this train, but entirely depends on reviews & if extra fps @ 3k are worth it. Knowing reviewers don't use 3k but one can ascertain improvements between 2k & 4k.
Wish 21:9 game testing was more a thing..

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

Based on your experience, how early do pre-orders open before reviews and before general availability?

I would have to look at Zen 4 thread, it might say. GUESSING 2 weeks.

Looking back, I am only seeing Zen 4 reviews the day before and the day of launch, sep 26/27.

Granted, we had hard pricing details 29 days before launch.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Been itching for a new gaming rig. Held off so far with some close bites.

9800X3D
MSI GODLIKE - gotta love that 4x PCIE CPU slot at the bottom
2x24 7200 CL34 - hope it's dual rank
Seasonic Vertex GX -1200 - will be allocated to a dedicated Media rig, probably my 5800X3D rig, and will re-use the Tx-1000 Seasonic in the new gaming build

 

[Markfw]

https://www.newegg.com/asrock-x670e-taichi/p/N82E16813162071R?Item=N82E16813162071R

This motherboard does not say it supports 9000, but ASRock site does with 3.05 bios. Question, how much better is the X870E over the X670E ? And what features ? I really like this open box price. $125 off

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

https://www.newegg.com/asrock-x670e-taichi/p/N82E16813162071R?Item=N82E16813162071R

This motherboard does not say it supports 9000, but ASRock site does with 3.05 bios. Question, how much better is the X870E over the X670E ? And what features ? I really like this open box price. $125 off

I think that board can only do 1x16, or 2x8

 

[Markfw]

I think that board can only do 1x16, or 2x8

1 x 16 or 2 x 8 what ? I will only have a 4090 video card in it. Does it have USB 4.0 ? It says

• 2 PCIe 5.0 x16

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

1 x 16 or 2 x 8 what ? I will only have a 4090 video card in it. Does it have USB 4.0 ? It says

• 2 PCIe 5.0 x16

Sorry lemme look. Might of been a different Taichi i was looking into

 

[Markfw]

Sorry lemme look. Might of been a different Taichi i was looking into

https://www.newegg.com/asrock-x670e-taichi/p/N82E16813162071R?Item=N82E16813162071R

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Seen this in a reddit thread,

https://www.reddit.com/r/ASRock/comments/168zyqj/x670e_taichi_pci_question

Same board?

 

[Markfw]

Seen this in a reddit thread,

https://www.reddit.com/r/ASRock/comments/168zyqj/x670e_taichi_pci_question

Same board?

Yes. I think so.

But the question remains, is the 870e Better ? in what respect ? I mean $285 for the best X670E board is a great deal.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Yes. I think so.

But the question remains, is the 870e Better ? in what respect ? I mean $285 for the best X670E board is a great deal.

I vaguely remember reading that AMD was making the X870E have native USB 4 ports, and not just support USB 4 like on X670E boards.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Markfw]

I vaguely remember reading that AMD was making the X870E have native USB 4 ports, and not just support USB 4 like on X670E boards.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Oh, and ram is only 6600+ (OC) and the new CPUs are supposed to go up to 7200 like the old 6000 on Zen 4.

I think I will wait.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Yeah, you should start with just upgrading a 7950X or two to the 9950X on your existing mobos.