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Colif
On a Journey
This week seems to be replace old cables week
technically the oldest cable is still attached to a network box stuck on my wall that I used to use for Dial up... so long ago
it hasn't been used for over 20 years. Best I can do is cut it off more.
I found out years later they had put two lines in and I could have had a phone as well. I don't recall them ever telling me.. its dead now.
- replaced DP cable on my LG - didn't seem to help, was overdue.
- Replaced a Ethernet cable on my network - the latch that keeps it in device was busted and I was using it to connect switch to wall, and it was too easy to pull out
- ordered and will receive tomorrow, another DP cable for my new monitor.
- ordered 2 USB 3 extension cables, as the only one I have now is probably USB 2 and came with a Steelseries headset I got 12+ years ago... its always worked until now. One of them will make my mouse cable actually reach me when I need to charge it.
technically the oldest cable is still attached to a network box stuck on my wall that I used to use for Dial up... so long ago
it hasn't been used for over 20 years. Best I can do is cut it off more.
I found out years later they had put two lines in and I could have had a phone as well. I don't recall them ever telling me.. its dead now.
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Colif
On a Journey
If you combo this knowledge that cache is just wasted ram
www.makeuseof.com
and the only cache on your PC is the onboard memory on CPU
www.geeksforgeeks.org
You could reach the conclusion:
I can delete the x3d cache on my CPU with just a windows command... such power...
and...
I must have a server grade CPU inside my pc as I have 8gb of cache and well, gl finding that much onboard memory on any CPU
cache can't be ram...
Otherwise I have 38gb of ram
In use - 10.2gb
Free - 20.1gb
cached - 8gb
knowledge is power, but lack of it isn't.
I disabled Windows Prefetch and suddenly 5GB of my RAM became usable again
Turns out, Windows really hates unused RAM.
www.makeuseof.com
and the only cache on your PC is the onboard memory on CPU
Difference between RAM and Cache - GeeksforGeeks
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www.geeksforgeeks.org
You could reach the conclusion:
I can delete the x3d cache on my CPU with just a windows command... such power...
and...
I must have a server grade CPU inside my pc as I have 8gb of cache and well, gl finding that much onboard memory on any CPU
cache can't be ram...
Otherwise I have 38gb of ram
In use - 10.2gb
Free - 20.1gb
cached - 8gb
knowledge is power, but lack of it isn't.
Zed Clampet
Community Contributor
Yesterday I redid all my exterior cables (no one would believe how many I have) and when I was done, I ended up with about 5 extra cables. Wish I had arranged everything that way to begin with. Would have saved a lot of money. But I can see me using what was left over some day, so that's not too bad. I just have to remember that I have them.
Colif
On a Journey
I rarely think about it, instead I will order cables and then later find I didn't need them.
i have three extension cords in one drawer as I had planned to rearrange room, and then I didn't follow through. I may still use those. The final layout of my room is in flux.
If I get a monitor arm I will want space behind the table. I can put my standing lamp behind the monitor then as well. To make space for the table, my bed may end up against a wall and I will use the cables then.
Rarely pre plan cables, just buy one at a time. Never think about what is next.
Although I tried to for my new Monitor and failed in both attempts. Didn't need a USB C cable, and got wrong DP cable.
I should go through all my cables and work out what they all are. Then sort them that way. I have too many unknowns. First step is find somewhere I can put them all after they sorted. They currently not all in the same place.
Guess I should start saving though really CPU don't cost that much.
Maybe by then the Deepcool will release this in white
i have three extension cords in one drawer as I had planned to rearrange room, and then I didn't follow through. I may still use those. The final layout of my room is in flux.
If I get a monitor arm I will want space behind the table. I can put my standing lamp behind the monitor then as well. To make space for the table, my bed may end up against a wall and I will use the cables then.
Rarely pre plan cables, just buy one at a time. Never think about what is next.
Although I tried to for my new Monitor and failed in both attempts. Didn't need a USB C cable, and got wrong DP cable.
I should go through all my cables and work out what they all are. Then sort them that way. I have too many unknowns. First step is find somewhere I can put them all after they sorted. They currently not all in the same place.
Guess I should start saving though really CPU don't cost that much.
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Colif
On a Journey
I don't normally look at all the tabs on HWINFO as even on a 4k screen, there are too many sensors.
But I was looking tonight and noticed it tracks my UPS usage
UPS linked via USB, not sure it would see the data if the Cyberpower application wasn't installed as well.
At least its stopped smelling now. Took about a month.
But I was looking tonight and noticed it tracks my UPS usage
UPS linked via USB, not sure it would see the data if the Cyberpower application wasn't installed as well.
At least its stopped smelling now. Took about a month.
While I'm happy AMD is re-releasing old AM4 CPU's, it is telling of the current state of the industry with the shortages and all. I certainly can't afford to upgrade to AM5 as memory pricing is still ridiculous. Every now and then you find really decent deals on RAM, CPU and mobo combos, but they sell out so fast, plus they are typically bundled with lower-end CPUs like the 7600X or 9600X. Not bad, would still be an upgrade for me, but I'd want something more substantial from a total platform upgrade.
The 5800X3D re-release is also not that exciting because of the price. It seems kind of insane to pay $350 for an AM4 CPU in our current year, but also makes sense given the situation we're in.
The 5800X3D re-release is also not that exciting because of the price. It seems kind of insane to pay $350 for an AM4 CPU in our current year, but also makes sense given the situation we're in.
Colif
On a Journey
I would wait for zen 6. if nothing worth it now, maybe next year.
From what i heard the X3D CPU will be released at same time as rest of family, instead of after it which has been the case for the last few generations.
5800x3d was a reasonable upgrade when I took it. I remember worrying they would stop making them before I could get it. I didn't expect it to have a 2nd release. I didn't expect ram apocalypse when I upgraded last May but I am glad I did.
Are you the sort of person to buy a new CPU in a few years after your current one, or do you use one CPU per PC? The AM5 board you buy now would still be useful in 5 years time, so buying a 9600x now and later getting a much better X3d CPU is an option... unlike Intel
But if you only use one CPU and don't plan on changing a few years later... its a harder choice.
Before I upgraded from a 3600x to a 5800x3d I was the 2nd type of person, mostly as before AM4 I had never been able to swap CPU in before... Intel platforms only last One CPU family, I had never thought to do it.
Now it was on my mind from the start. Its only in 2030 I may need to buy a new Motherboard. I realise my board will lack features newer ones will have. That is just how life is. Need new reasons for people to buy them after all.
Maybe by time you ready to upgrade the NX1 won't cost a fortune and you could just go Nvidia.
From what i heard the X3D CPU will be released at same time as rest of family, instead of after it which has been the case for the last few generations.
5800x3d was a reasonable upgrade when I took it. I remember worrying they would stop making them before I could get it. I didn't expect it to have a 2nd release. I didn't expect ram apocalypse when I upgraded last May but I am glad I did.
They would vanish faster if linked to an x3d CPU. Perhaps you just got there too late.
Are you the sort of person to buy a new CPU in a few years after your current one, or do you use one CPU per PC? The AM5 board you buy now would still be useful in 5 years time, so buying a 9600x now and later getting a much better X3d CPU is an option... unlike Intel
But if you only use one CPU and don't plan on changing a few years later... its a harder choice.
Before I upgraded from a 3600x to a 5800x3d I was the 2nd type of person, mostly as before AM4 I had never been able to swap CPU in before... Intel platforms only last One CPU family, I had never thought to do it.
Now it was on my mind from the start. Its only in 2030 I may need to buy a new Motherboard. I realise my board will lack features newer ones will have. That is just how life is. Need new reasons for people to buy them after all.
Maybe by time you ready to upgrade the NX1 won't cost a fortune and you could just go Nvidia.
I used to be a one CPU per PC person, but with my current rig I've kept the same motherboard and went from a Ryzen 1600X to a 5700X. Staying on AM4 doesn't make much sense for me personally now that I've been using it for about 8 years now. I'd want a performance increase as big as it was going between those two CPUs, it was seriously like a 50% increase in FPS in most games, if not more in others.
AM5 will last longer than AM4 at this point in time, and I've got a good feeling the 5800X3D could be the last re-release for this platform.
The price is the biggest thing right now of course.
Colif
On a Journey
No point going from 5700 to 5800 really, I totally agree.
I don't know what perf gain will be like and it really depends how many cores you pick...
I may go with 10 next gen. Its the same number consoles will have so sounds like a good place to start.
Since the next gen AMD have gone from max of 16 cores to 32, the minimum will increase as well. I have had two 8 core CPU in a row, its time for a change.
9950x3dx2 proved that 2 lots of x3d on a CPU doesn't add a lot so I won't be looking at 2ccd ones any time soon. One lot of x3d is probably enough still.
FPS gain unknown. the 9800x3d is 30% better than your current CPU, and I know the next gen will increase that difference. So FPS gain is probably 50% but they use a 5090 for testing, so you have to take into account your card. It might not be so noticeable. AMD advanced a lot between your previous 2 CPU.
Only time will tell.
I don't know what perf gain will be like and it really depends how many cores you pick...
I may go with 10 next gen. Its the same number consoles will have so sounds like a good place to start.
Since the next gen AMD have gone from max of 16 cores to 32, the minimum will increase as well. I have had two 8 core CPU in a row, its time for a change.
9950x3dx2 proved that 2 lots of x3d on a CPU doesn't add a lot so I won't be looking at 2ccd ones any time soon. One lot of x3d is probably enough still.
FPS gain unknown. the 9800x3d is 30% better than your current CPU, and I know the next gen will increase that difference. So FPS gain is probably 50% but they use a 5090 for testing, so you have to take into account your card. It might not be so noticeable. AMD advanced a lot between your previous 2 CPU.
Only time will tell.
9700X would be the lowest CPU I'd upgrade to if I had the opportunity to. This is just a quick and dirty benchmarking video and there are so many other variables at play so it won't be 100% accurate, but it's averaging about 30-50% increase in FPS across most games in both 1080p and 1440p.
That is another thing, my next rig would have to be 1440p standard as I'm still on 1080p right now.
I think the most logical idea is just to wait it out and hope for the best. My rig is perfectly fine for my needs right now. I can only hope that once AM6 is around, pricing will be better across the industry, and perhaps I could pick up some older AM5 hardware for a good price. I got this 5700X about 3 years after launch on a good deal.
Colif
On a Journey
9700 vs 5700 - I would hope a new CPU beats it. Its 2 generations newer and on DDR5
I haven't used 1080p in 11 years now.
I now have 2 1440p monitors side by side and feel its enough... it only just fits in a photo side by side now.
I can't go any further back.
Its nice when both backgrounds line up... its almost right.
Meanwhile, this is too much
running 8k is not something I plan on... in one monitor.
if you want the best fps gains you need x3d. I would only grab a bundle if it didn't have a CPU and then just buy a better CPU on top.
Hopefully ram situation better by then
Helpful tips, I seem to have missed all these pitfalls
I haven't used 1080p in 11 years now.
I now have 2 1440p monitors side by side and feel its enough... it only just fits in a photo side by side now.
I can't go any further back.
Its nice when both backgrounds line up... its almost right.
Meanwhile, this is too much
if you want the best fps gains you need x3d. I would only grab a bundle if it didn't have a CPU and then just buy a better CPU on top.
Hopefully ram situation better by then
Helpful tips, I seem to have missed all these pitfalls
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Colif
On a Journey
How original, never seen any case with a hole in side for air flow
Oh wait
mine does too but it isn't also a fish tank. so it doesn't have to rely on just two fans for intake
looks like I should clean my glass, a little dusty on the inside.
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I wonder if we'll ever get normal RAM/hardware prices ever again
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