Just want to avoid extra clutter, if that connector isn't really necessary. I'm going to use Ryzen 9 3900X with 3600MHz RAM, no extra overclocking to the CPU besides that XMP profile. So probably that extra connector won't be needed?
Just want to avoid extra clutter, if that connector isn't really necessary. I'm going to use Ryzen 9 3900X with 3600MHz RAM, no extra overclocking to the CPU besides that XMP profile. So probably that extra connector won't be needed?
Its usually for extra overclocking stability. At least thats what i've read on it for Intel boards.
have their own connectors and use USB headers. this is totally different.Power for additional fans / custom cooling solutions.
That would be my guess. Power for additional fans / custom cooling solutions.
have their own connectors and use USB headers. this is totally different.
Here is my Laptop specs:
Asus GL552VX-DM070D (from 3 years ago)
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.60GHz
RAM: 8GB DDR4
HDD: 1TB
VGA: NVIDIA GeForce GTX950M v2 (4GB VRAM)
Screen: 15.6 inch LED-backlit FULL HD 1920x1080
I don't know can i play Cyberpunk 2077 in lowest settings graphics mode or not
I’m OK with the graphics card and both storage drives but, since I’m doing an almost complete overhaul and I want to check the ray-tracing tech in Cyberpunk 2077, I feel like upgrading those as well.
Also, not sure about Kraken, since I've never used liquid cooling. But when researching it last time, my understanding is that closed loop liquid coolers where you can't replace the coolant, wear out after a year or so, and cooling starts degrading. In the end you need to replace the whole unit.
So better option is to use air cooling (something like Noctua), or use liquid coolers where you can replace the coolant periodically. The extreme option is fully modular (hard to set up), but there are more plug-n-play options, like EK-MLC Phoenix:
Does anyone have any good recommendations for a (fairly cheap) laptop? I am going to be using it for uni classes but I still have my desktop so I don't need to be able to play games on the laptop. I just want it to be able to run basic word processing tools/scrivener etc and be able to browse the internet/have decent battery life.
And maybe run Minecraft if I was desperate.
I'd recommend against making a video card purchasing decision because of ray tracing. It's overrated and over-hyped.
I'd also recommend looking into any potential bios issues you could run into with the board selection. I've seen some mention of problems on that front with the newer Ryzen chips, depending on board manufacturer.
@MauricioMM: For Zen 2, the optimial RAM configuration that AMD recommends is 3600 MHz / CL16. So if you can get that - you'll gain better IPC. But it's more expensive. Also, I'd recommend G.Skill - they have good quality RAM (especially if you get Samsung B-die chips). I got G.Skill Trident-Z (3600 MHz / CL16) and it works very well with Ryzen 9 3900X.
For motherboards - Asus isn't the best option I think. Especially since they were often using super I/O chips from ITE that don't publish any documentation. Others like Asrock use Nuvoton, which publish the technical docs.
If you're thinking of doing Ryzen, I'd check builds from places like Falcon-Northwest, Alienware, or iBuyPower and see what boards they've selected and/or recommend.
For the reference, many issues reported with Zen 2 and motherboards were related to bugged rdrand that always returned -1 after waking up from suspend. That prevented systemd from loading [...] AMD fixed that with recent AGESA update, so for example most recent UEFI for X570 Taichi doesn't have that problem anymore.
Also note, that X570 chipset comes with active cooling usually, so chipset fan noise can be a problem (since the fan is very small), unless firmware has silent setting.
AMD had bugs in earlier AGESA for Zen 2, so basically all motherboards were affected. You'd need to make sure you have most recent UEFI updates to avoid those.
According to Hardware Unboxed YouTube channel Asus TUF X570 is one of the best among the $200 boards in regards to VRM cooling.
2080 Super sounds like a major overkill especially in price (it's one of those super high end cards). I.e. for something like 2560x1440 / 144 Hz, you can probably get something cheaper. I'm personally upgrading from Vega 56 to 5700 XT (Navi) for such setup (though I'm still waiting to get 2.5K monitor).
For PSUs I stick to 750 W ones (also Seasonic), they give enough room for heavy GPU usage. 650 W could be slightly tight depending on your future upgrades.
Also, not sure about Kraken, since I've never used liquid cooling. But when researching it last time, my understanding is that closed loop liquid coolers where you can't replace the coolant, wear out after a year or so, and cooling starts degrading. In the end you need to replace the whole unit.
So better option is to use air cooling (something like Noctua), or use liquid coolers where you can replace the coolant periodically. The extreme option is fully modular (hard to set up), but there are more plug-n-play options [...] I was looking into getting one, but decided to simply go with air cooling in the end - a lot easier maintenance. Something like Noctua NH-D15 is very quiet and cools the CPU really well
I have an X62 and would say it's a pretty good cooler as AIO's go. Replacing the unit isn't a large concern because the one I have has a 6 yr warranty (bought direct from NZXT) [...] With that said, the air vs AIO advice is sound. I find the main consideration is part dimensions. As an example, my particular board is a tiny little guy (itx board) so all of the beefier air coolers present issues with mounting. If this were not true a beefy air cooler would probably be a better choice.
I'd recommend against making a video card purchasing decision because of ray tracing. It's overrated and over-hyped.
Agreed with both of these. I really like the concept of ray tracing, but I personally feel that its effects are going to be extremely subtle. Nothing that would impact gameplay in any major way. For me, if I'm diving for cover while trying to avoid enemy fire, or focused on timing a reversal during a swordfight...I'm most likely not even going to notice how lovely the reflections in the puddles are, or that the light from the neon sign outside the window is correctly mapped to the far wall of the room. It's a lovely addition for quiet moments here and there, but I feel like it will only make a huge difference for games that focus on lighting as a gameplay mechanic (like survival horrors and such). For most things, I think it will mostly be an oooh-cool-what's-next? sort of effect. It's also likely to be a while before the kinks are ironed out and there are any games that really start taking advantage of it.